The Storyous application runs on devices with the Android operating system. In some situations, it may be necessary to exit the Storyous app and work directly in the Android environment for a while – for example, when managing settings, connecting a printer, or connecting to Wi-Fi.
In this article, you’ll find a basic overview and tips on how to work with the Android operating system. It’s possible that your device runs on a different version of Android, so the appearance may vary slightly, but the basic functionality should always be similar.
Basic device control
Basic control of the device is done using three software buttons or gesture navigation.
Software buttons
On your device, including when using the Storyous application, you’ll find three software buttons for system control. The left button (triangle) lets you go back within the current program, the middle button (circle) takes you to the Android home screen, and the right button (square) opens a window with currently active applications.
Gestures
Most devices with newer versions of Android no longer have software buttons set by default and are controlled using gestures. If you swipe up from the bottom, you’ll go to the home screen. Swiping further up will show all open applications. To view notifications and quick settings such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, swipe down from the top. You can access the list of all applications by swiping up from the home screen.
Settings
You can usually find your system settings on the home screen under the gear icon. If you don’t see this icon on your screen, you can find the settings in the Android menu, where you’ll see all the applications installed on your device.
Internet and Bluetooth
The Storyous system communicates with our servers via the Internet, so a stable Internet connection is required for use. If your business uses a LAN printer, your tablet must be connected to the same network as the printers to print receipts or kitchen tickets.
You can find Wi-Fi connection settings in Settings -> Network & Internet. If you have a larger 14'' or 15'' POS terminal and are using a LAN cable connection, turn off the Wi-Fi option.
Bluetooth enables communication between your tablet and Bluetooth printers or barcode scanners.
You can find the Bluetooth settings in Settings -> Connected devices.
Moving the Storyous POS Application Icon to the Desktop
If, for any reason, the Storyous POS application icon disappears from your main screen, you can move it back by opening the Android menu, searching for the app, and then pressing and holding it. The operating system will then offer you the option to move the icon to a selected spot on the Android desktop.