Installing VEXcode 123 on Android

VEXcode 123 requires Android 7.0 or later to be installed on an Android Tablet. Below, you will find the links to download and install VEXcode 123 on your Android Tablet and the permissions that must be given for VEXcode 123 to work as intended with your robot. 

Note: Different prompts will appear for Android 7.0 to 11.0 as compared to Android 12.0.

Install on Android Tablet

VEXcode 123 app page showing the app icon, app name, and VEX Robotics as the developer. Two buttons are displayed: Uninstall on the left and Open on the right, with the Open button highlighted in red.

Once VEXcode 123 has finished installing, the select Open to start the application.

Location Access dialog box explaining that VEXcode 123 will request location permissions to scan and connect to 123 robots, as location permission is required for the app to function. The Continue button is highlighted in red on the right side of the dialog.

When you first open VEXcode 123, a prompt will ask for Location permissions. Select Continue to begin allowing these permissions.

Location Access permission dialog asking whether to allow VEXcode 123 to access the device's location. Two options are displayed: Deny on the left and Allow on the right, with the Allow button highlighted in red.

Select ALLOW in the dialogue box to allow the Location permissions on your Android device.

VEXcode 123 interface with a coding workspace. The Drivetrain category is selected on the left, displaying blue blocks with commands like drive forward, drive forward for steps, drive forward until object, and turn right. A yellow

You can now code in VEXcode 123.

For instructions on managing VEXcode 123 projects on Android, go to Opening and Saving VEXcode 123 Projects on Android.

To connect your VEX 123 Robot to VEXcode 123, refer to Connecting with App-based VEXcode 123 on Android

Install on Amazon Fire Tablet

VEXcode 123 app page on an Amazon platform showing the app icon, app name, and a zero-star rating. The description beneath the app mentions saving on apps and games with Amazon Coins, with a link to view compatible devices. The yellow Open button is highlighted in red on the right side of the page, indicating the app is already installed. Screenshots of the app interface are displayed at the top of the page.

Once VEXcode 123 has finished installing, the select OPEN to start the application.

Location Access dialog box explaining that VEXcode 123 will request location permissions to scan and connect to 123 robots, as location permission is required for the app to function. The Continue button is highlighted in red on the right side of the dialog.

When you first open VEXcode 123, a prompt will ask for Location permissions. Select Continue to begin allowing these permissions.

Location Access permission dialog asking whether to allow VEXcode 123 to access the device's location. Two options are displayed: Deny on the left and Allow on the right, with the Allow button highlighted in red.

Select ALLOW in the dialogue box to allow the Location permissions on your Android device.

VEXcode 123 interface with a coding workspace. The Drivetrain category is selected on the left, displaying blue blocks with commands like drive forward, drive forward for steps, drive forward until object, and turn right. A yellow

You can now code in VEXcode 123.

For instructions on managing VEXcode 123 projects on Android, go to Opening and Saving VEXcode 123 Projects on Android.

To connect your VEX 123 Robot to VEXcode 123, refer to Connecting with App-based VEXcode 123 on Android.

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