Install AVEVA Mobile Operator for Windows

The AVEVA Mobile Operator app is installed on the mobile device through the app store or by sideloading. Sideloading is directly copying and installing the UWP file of the app on the mobile device bypassing the app marketplace.

To enable sideloading of apps

1. On the Start menu, click Settings.

   The Settings app is opened.

2. Click Update & Security, and then click For developers.

   Note: You can also search For developers in the Settings app.

   The For Developers section is opened.

3. In the Use developer features section, select Sideload apps.

   The device is enabled for sideloading of apps.

To allow development of Windows Store apps and to install them from an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

4. Run the gpedit.msc command.

   The Local Group Policy Editor window is opened.

5. Navigate to Computer Configuration>Administrative Templates>Windows Components>App Package Deployment.

6. Edit the Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE) setting.

   The Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE) window is opened.

7. Select Enabled and then click Apply.

   You can now install the app by running the PowerShell script in Administrator mode or by double-clicking the com.aveva.mobileoperator file.

Note:
- The exact steps may vary based on the mobile device. However, the process remains the same. If you need help, refer to the User Manual of the mobile device.
- The steps for sideloading provided here are for reference only and is not supported by the Technical Support team.

To install AVEVA Mobile Operator (UWP) on Windows Devices (32 bit and 64 bit)

8. Copy the Windows App folder to your Windows device.

9. Double-click the AVEVA.MobileOperator.msixbundle file.

   An information message appears.

10. Click Install.

    The app is installed.

11. Click Launch to open the app.

    The app is launched.

When launching the app, if Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is not installed on your system, a pop-up window appears indicating that the app requires this component. To resolve this, follow these steps:

12. On the pop-up window, select Download.

    Note: Ensure you have an active internet connection to download Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime.

13. Launch the MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe file and follow the instructions on the screen.

    Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime is installed.

14. Relaunch the AVEVA Mobile Operator app.

Note: If the installation of the AVEVA Mobile Operator (UWP) by clicking the "msixbundle" file fails, then install the app by using the Powershell.See the following instructions for installing using PowerShell. However, for further information on installing via Powershell, refer to Microsoft documentation.

To install AVEVA Mobile Operator (UWP) on Windows Devices (32 bit or 64 bit) using PowerShell

15. Copy the Windows App folder to your Windows device.

16. Right-click the Add-AppDevPackage file, click the Run with PowerShell option, and then follow the prompts.

PowerShell displays the status of deployment. When the installation is complete, a confirmation message appears, indicating that the app is installed.