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Heartland Sandbox App Installation Guide for Android

STEP 2

Download the App

  1. You'll see the Expo build pagewith details about the Heatland Sandbox app
    • Look for the page showing "View and install apps built for internal distribution"
    • You'll see "Build artifact APK - Android internal distribution build"
  2. Tap the blue "Install" button to start downloading the APK file


     The Expo download page showing the Install button

    The Expo download page showing the Install button
  3. Wait for the download to complete
    • You'll see "Downloading file..." notification at the top
    • Download in progress notification
  4. Download completion
    • You'll see "File downloaded" notification with file size
    • The status will show "Finished" with a green checkmark


    • Download completed successfully
STEP 3

Enable Installation from Unknown Sources

Since this is a test version, you'll need to allow installation from unknown sources:

For Android 8.0 and newer:

  1. When prompted, tap "Settings" to allow installation
  2. Toggle on "Allow from this source"
  3. Return to the installer

For older Android versions:

  1. Go to Settings → Security → Unknown Sources
  2. Toggle on "Unknown Sources"
  3. Confirm when prompted
STEP 4

Install the App

  1. Tap the blue "Install" button on the Expo page (this will trigger the installation)
  2. Installation confirmation dialog will appear
    • You'll see "Heartland Sandbox School" (this is the app name)
    • Dialog asks "Do you want to install this app?"
    • Tap "Install" to confirm


      Installation confirmation dialog
  3. Wait for installation to complete
  4. Installation success - the app will be installed on your device
STEP 5

Launch Heartland Sandbox App

  1. Once installation completes, you will be prompted to open the app
  2. You will be directed to a login page and also prompted for Notification permission
    • Choose "Allow" to receive push notifications
  3. You can always Find the Mobile app icon on your home screen or app drawer
    • The app appears as "Heartland Sandbox School" in your device
  4. Tap the icon to open the app
  5. First launch - Login screen
    • You'll see the login screen with email and password fields
    • Enter your credentials to access the app

      The Heartland Sandbox app login screen
  6. App installation is complete, Now you are ready to login to access the app
    • Use the login credentials provided


We have already setup your test account with your name. You should be able to find for your name on this spreadsheet and use the email and password provided as the login access to the mobile App.  

Here is the spreadsheet with your access setup - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z-ovRwbQIyPIAedeBBaVhoe0RAvhz6JO5t4VJyRHjWs/edit?usp=sharing

For Teachers and Administrative Staff

Follow the steps below to explore the desktop version of the Heartland Sandbox and experience how you can author an announcement post: