For Android, there is an official Remote Desktop client developed by Microsoftem.

Similar to the Remote Desktop client on Windows CE, the Android Remote Desktop client works with .rdp files that can store predefined connection information (except for the password).

To install the Remote Desktop client on an " "Enterprise" Android device from Zebra that does not have access to Google Play, an installation .apk file can be downloaded from the Internet, e.g. here.

To demonstrate how the Remote Desktop client works on Zebra Android devices you can use the following demo, for which you will only need a configured internet connection with FTP communication enabled on port 21 in addition to your own mobile device:

• Connect your device to the internet

• Launch the StageNow app

• Scan the 2D barcode marked with a red 1 or all numbered 1D codes from one of the following documents depending on your Android version:

  • StageNow barcodes for Android 10 and 11
  • StageNow barcodes for Android 8 (Oreo)
• Upon successful connection, the Microsoft Remote Desktop, Ivanti Velocity, and Enterprise Home Screen apps will be installed
• Enterprise Home Screen locks the device desktop and publishes 3 icons: Remote Desktop, Velocity, and Calculator
• Try Remote Desktop to connect to a remote server

• To enter Enterprise Home Screen admin mode, select Tools > Admin Login (password is abcd)

• To return to Enterprise Home Screen user mode, select Tools > Admin Logout

• To uninstall the above demo, run StageNow (available via the Tools menu) and remove the 2D barcode marked with a red 1 or all numbered 1D codes from the MSWebDemo_Uninstall.pdf document. The Remote Desktop, Ivanti Velocity and Enterprise Home Screen applications will be uninstalled and the device will automatically reboot.