Device Initialisation

This page provides details of how devices are initially setup for use in the SAFER Wearables Study.

Table of contents

1. Mobile Phone

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Mobile Phone

These instructions are based on the assumption that the phone is brand new. If not, then a factory reset should be performed before carrying out these instructions.

• Initial turning on:
  • select ‘English (UK) language;
  • don’t insert a SIM card;
  • connect to WiFi;
  • allow to check for updates;
  • don’t copy apps and data;
  • don’t sign in to Google;
  • in Google Services settings turn off ‘use location’, ‘allow scanning’, ‘send usage and diagnostic data’ options, and agree to terms of service;
  • select Google as search engine;
  • skip setting screen lock;
  • under ‘Review additional apps’ press ok;
  • under ‘About your privacy’, select ‘Privacy settings’, and turn off ‘Help improve Motorola products’ and ‘Enhanced device support’, and press ‘Accept and continue’;
  • don’t enter email address;
  • don’t grant location permission.
• Settings:
  • Sound: turn all four volumes down to minimum; under advanced settings turn off all options except ‘Charging sounds and vibration’, and ‘Touch vibration’.
  • Display: Set ‘Brightness level’ to about 75%; under advanced settings set ‘Screen timeout’ to 5 minutes, ‘Font size’ to largest, ‘Display size’ to largest, ‘Screen saver’ to never start

• Home screen: Remove all apps on screen, including those on the bottom bar;

• Installing apps:
  • Play Store: Login using Google Account, turning off ‘Back up to Google Drive’ when the option appears. Install ‘Withings Health Mate’, and ‘MacroDroid’.
  • Withings Health Mate: Login; install Move ECG device (including allowing access to location, and setting daily step goal to 15,000, and selecting the ‘Right’ wrist); turn off persistent notifications under settings.
  • PulseOn Demo: Install the PulseOn Demo app using the ‘Application-pulseonDemo-1.2.0-debug.apk’ file (allowing required permissions). NB: the macro settings may need updating when using large font.
  • MacroDroid: Share the following macros from an already setup phone via Bluetooth: (i) Cancel macros; (ii) Close all apps; (iii) Launch healthmate; (iv) Launch pulseon software. Then use the ‘Export/Import’ function in MacroDroid to import each one in turn from the ‘Bluetooth’ folder, giving the necessary permissions. Finally, add the red, green and yellow MacroDroid widget buttons on the home screen.
• Finishing setup:
  • Sign out of Google account
  • Deny location access to all apps except for ‘Health Mate’ and ‘PulseOn Demo’, and for these, set to ‘Allowed only while in use’.
  • Add HealthMate and PulseOn apps to bar at bottom of screen.
  • Add MacroDroid app at top of screen
  • Add label to back of phone indicating power button
  • Add protective cover