INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTORATE
EDUROAM WIFI SETUP ANDROID
CONNECT YOUR ANDROID DEVICE TO THE EDUROAM WIFI DIFFICULTY Easy
TIME 5 Mins
IT.SERVICEDESK@UEA.AC.UK PORTAL.UEA.AC.UK/ITSERVICES 01603 592345 @UEAIT
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Before attempting to connect to the Wi-Fi first open the 'Play Store' from your home screen or App Drawer. Search for an app called 'XpressConnect'. Install the app using your normal Google account using either a data cellular connection or an alternative Wi-Fi connection.
Once the 'XpressConnect' app has been installed navigate to the Wi-Fi screen under 'Settings' or the icon. Join the 'setup-UEA-wireless' from the list of available networks. Your device may prompt you to 'Sign in to Wi-Fi network'. Click this prompt or go to setupeduroam.uea.ac.uk in your devices browser to continue.
END Read through the terms of use, select the tickbox and tap 'Start' to begin. Click 'Seup WiFi' to continue.
The XpressConnect app will now launch. If it fails to start you can run it manually from your home screen or app drawer. Select 'Continue' on the welcome message and enter your UEA username and password. Be sure to enter your username in the following format: abc15xyz@uea.ac.uk
Once your username and password have been entered you should be redirected to the confirmation screen. Check in your Wi-Fi settings that your device has now moved its connection to 'eduroam'. If it has not moved you can select 'eduroam' from the list of networks.