From b4c913baa9e943f61de0edc0c65a6284022a061f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jon West Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:51:40 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Create license-activation.md --- setup_and_configuration/license-activation.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+) create mode 100644 setup_and_configuration/license-activation.md diff --git a/setup_and_configuration/license-activation.md b/setup_and_configuration/license-activation.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cdda50f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/setup_and_configuration/license-activation.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# License Activation + +Some of the Bass OS builds do require licensing activation. After contacting us with your device serial numbers and purchasing a license, there are a few different ways it can be activated. + +### Option A: On Device + +Start off by going into Android Settings +![Screenshot_20241107-131404_Settings](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fca68559-9dfe-4b29-9f35-f47dcc30ccec) + +Then scroll down to the Device Status option (if it is not showing, close Settings and re-open) +![Screenshot_20241107-131417_Settings](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/85c94a0e-bfee-4f95-9c1e-b06a2b75a0db) + +After selecting the Device Status activity, you can see your product serial number here. This is the serial number you will need to report to us with in order for us to regiater your device. +![Screenshot_20241107-131424_Bootsight](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ec426531-0da8-4f80-9b22-595062f679a2) + +Once reported and license is purchased, you can click on the "Check Device Status" button to check it's activation status. Once activated, the screen will reflect the status by showing as "Licensed" + +### Option B: Using ADB + +Connect to the device using ADB, and run the following command to collect its serial number: + + `adb shell getprop ro.bliss.serialnumber` + +Take the value returned and you can contact us at [info@navotpala.tech](mailto:info@navotpala.tech?subject=Ad/Signage%20Licensing) with all the serial numbers you want to register. Once payment is confirmed, we will activate the license for each serial shared and send you a response when complete. + +From there, you can use adb to reboot each device for it to confirm it's license status once it reconnects to the internet: + +``` +adb root +adb shell reboot -f +```