Installing VEXcode GO on Android – VEX Library

VEXcode GO requires Android 7.0 or later to be installed on an Android Tablet. Below, you will find the links to download and install VEXcode GO on your Android Tablet and the permissions that must be given for VEXcode GO 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 GO listing in the Google Play Store with the Install button highlighted.

Visit the VEXcode GO download page on the Google Play Store and select Install.

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

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

VEXcode GO Storage Access prompt after launching the application that reads 'VEXcode GO will request Storage permissions in order to save and load project files. VEXcode GO requires Storage permission to function.' The Continue button below is highlighted.

When you first open VEXcode GO, two prompts will appear. The first prompt will ask for Storage permissions. Select Continue to begin allowing these permissions.

Storage Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode GO to access photos, media, and files on your device?' The Allow button below is highlighted.

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

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

The second prompt will ask for Location permissions. Select Continue to begin allowing these permissions.

Location Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode GO 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 GO application opened on an Android tablet.

You can now code in VEXcode GO.

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

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

Install on Amazon Fire Tablet

VEXcode GO listing in the Amazon Appstore with the Download button highlighted.

Visit the VEXcode GO download page on the Amazon Appstore and select DOWNLOAD.

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

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