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Installing The Latest NowSignage Android APK (5.3.20)

Latest version; 5.3.20 (November 2025)

Installing the latest NowSignage Android APK  

Minimum Android Specs:

- Android 5.1 or above (preference for Android 8 and above)

Related Content: Why we recommend Android 8

- Dual-core processor or above (preference for quad-core processor or above)

- 2 GB of RAM or above (preferably 4 GB of RAM or above)

- 8 GB of storage or above (preferably 32 GB of storage or above)

- VP9 codec support

Latest Android App:

https://cdn.nowsignage.com/android/5.3.20.apk

NOTE:

Before installing version 5.0 or later, make sure to uninstall and completely remove any previous versions (3.0 or below) from the device. Neglecting this step may lead to issues with the app not updating properly.

Installing Via USB (Preferred Method)

  1. Click on this link to download the APK - https://cdn.nowsignage.com/android/5.3.20.apk
  2. Once the file is downloaded add the APK file to the root (main folder/home) of the USB drive.
  3. Enter the USB into your Android device and navigate to the USB via the Android file explorer. This step can vary depending on your device.
  4. Click on the APK to initiate the download and click “Install” and then “Open” once the app is installed.
  5. Make sure to enable the permission to display over other apps.
  6. Open the NowSignage app and you will see the pin entry page.

Steps to Download Via Device Browser

  1. Open a web browser on the Android device. It may be called “Browser”, “Web Browser” or “Chrome”.
  2. Navigate to https://cdn.nowsignage.com/android/5.3.20.apk and the app will start to download (you may see an arrow in the notification area at the top of the screen).
  3. Click and drag the notification area icon down to reveal the “NowSignage.apk” notification message and click on it.

You will be presented with an option to install the Nowsignage app:

  • Click “Install” and then “Open” once the app is installed.

Please Note: Once the app is installed, please ensure that the device has network connection and that the date/time settings are correct before entering in your screen PIN.

 

Android 10 (and above):

For devices running Android 10 and above, after installing the app, please go into the settings and enable the following permission to allow NowSignage to 'display over other apps':

This will allow the app to autoboot upon a full restart of the Android device. 

Please note: NowSignage will auto-boot by default on all devices running Android 5.1 - Android 9.0, so this is only applicable for devices running Android 10 and above.

 

Related Content - Information and installation for Android RDM - click the link below for more information

 

NowSignage App Release Notes:

https://knowledgebase.nowsignage.com/nowsignage-app-release-notes-

 

NowSignage App Troubleshooting

Issue: 'ENCOUNTERED AND UNKNOWN ERROR COMMUNICATING WITH NOWSIGNAGE'

Possible Causes: (in order of relevance)

1. There is no internet or network connection to the device.

2. Date/time is incorrectly set on the device.

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3. The app could not communicate with the NowSignage API.

4. The PIN code is not associated with a Screen

 

Solutions:

1. Ensure the device has a working internet connection; use the device's web browser or other internet-based apps to confirm connectivity.

2. Go into the date/time settings and set it to the current correct date/time.

3. Ensure the requests are not being blocked by a corporate firewall. Please see our firewall rules guidance.

4. Ensure the correct PIN code has been added by verifying within the NowSignage platform. (check for additional character spaces entered in error)