BPG Android
Important note:
BPG Android app will be retired in the near future. All functionality in the app is available in the BPG website except for the Snap feature. Please ensure you have archived any Snap content that you wist to retain by taking screenshots on your phone as there is no export function.
Prerequestites:
- Device: Must be running Android OS 5.0 or higher.
- Apps: Chrome Browser and Downloads.
- Security settings: you'll need to comfortable with altering Security settings.
Download the App
- Step 1
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Using the Chrome Browser app on your Device
Navigate to:
https://bpg.unimelb.edu.au/app/android.html - Step 2
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Download
Tap the "Download" button and save the download locally
- Step 3
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Confirm (On Some Devices)
Confirm you wish to download bpg_1_3_0.apk and tap "Download"
Install the App
- Step 4a
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Allow Installation
Open Settings app and then choose Security
Make sure Unknown Sources is toggled on
- Step 5
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Begin Installation
Navigate back to the home screen/app drawer and open the Downloads app
Tap bpg_1_3_0.apk
- Step 6
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Install Now
Tap Install
- Step 7
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If installation fails
Check Step 4a again - then open Play Store app and then choose Play Protect and tap the Settings gear cog.
Make sure Scan device for security threats and Improve harmful app detection are toggled off
If you opened this page on Chrome on your Android device, you can directly download the app: Download the App