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 listing in the Google Play Store with the app installed and the Open button highlighted.

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

VEXcode 123 Location Access prompt after launching the application that reads 'VEXcode 123 will request Location permissions in order to scan and connect to your 123 Robots. VEXcode 123 requires location permission to function.' The Continue button below is highlighted.

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

Location Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode 123 to access this device's location?' The Allow button below is highlighted.

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

VEXcode 123 application opened on an Android tablet.

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 listing in the Amazon Appstore with the app installed and the Open button highlighted.

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

VEXcode 123 Location Access prompt after launching the application that reads 'VEXcode 123 will request Location permissions in order to scan and connect to your 123 Robots. VEXcode 123 requires location permission to function.' The Continue button below is highlighted.

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

Location Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode 123 to access this device's location?' The Allow button below is highlighted.

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

VEXcode 123 application opened on an Amazon Fire tablet.

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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