Installing VEXcode EXP on Android – VEX Library

VEXcode EXP requires Android 7.0 or later to be installed on an Android Tablet. Below, you will find the link to download VEXcode EXP in the Google Play Store and the permissions that must be given for VEXcode EXP to work as intended with your robot.

Different prompts will appear for Android 11.0 and below as compared to Android 12.0. Follow the steps that match your device after downloading and allowing storage access.

Download VEXcode EXP and Allow Storage Access

Google Play Store app icon.

Use this link to open VEXcode EXP in the Google Play Store and download the app.

VEXcode EXP app icon.

Locate the VEXcode EXP application on your Android Tablet.

Start the application.

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

When VEXcode EXP is first opened, a prompt will appear asking you to allow Storage permission. This permission will appear for all Android devices.

This allows for projects to be saved and loaded on the device. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

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

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Allow.'

Android 11.0 and below

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

A prompt will appear asking you to allow Location permission.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to EXP robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

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

When the Android prompt appears, select 'WHILE USING THE APP.'

VEXcode EXP application opened on an Android device.

Then you can begin working in VEXcode EXP.

Name and save your project.
Configure your motors, sensors, drivetrain, and controller.
Get to know more about the shapes of blocks, program flow, and how to access Help.

Android 12.0 and above

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

A prompt will appear asking you to allow Precise Location Access.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to nearby EXP robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Location Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode EXP to access this device's location?' The Precise option is highlighted.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Precise.'

Location Permission prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode EXP to access this device's location?' The While Using the App option below is highlighted.

Then, select 'While using the app.'

VEXcode EXP Nearby Devices Access prompt after launching the application that reads 'VEXcode EXP will request Nearby Devices permission to be able to scan and connect to your EXP robots. VEXcode EXP requires Bluetooth permission to function.' The Continue button below is highlighted.

A prompt will then appear asking you to allow permission to access nearby devices.

This allows for the device to scan and connect to EXP robots. Select 'Continue' to open the Android prompt.

Nearby Devices Access prompt from the Android device that reads 'Allow VEXcode EXP to find, connect to, and determine the relative position of nearby devices?' The Allow option below is highlighted.

When the Android prompt appears, select 'Allow.'

VEXcode EXP application opened on an Android device.

Then you can begin working in VEXcode EXP.

Name and save your project.
Configure your motors, sensors, drivetrain, and controller.
Get to know more about the shapes of blocks, program flow, and how to access Help.