FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

How is WoAD pronounced?

WoAD (ᴡəʊd) rhymes with goad, load, road, and toad.

When installing WoAD from the apk file I get the message: "Parse error: There is a problem parsing the package." What can I do?

Some things that you should check are:

that the same or a newer version of WoAD is not already installed on your device
that your device is running a version of Android that can support WoAD. The required minimum version of Android is given on the Download page
that you have enabled 'Unknown Sources' or 'Install Unknown Apps' to allow sideloading of apps. Further details can be found here
that the WoAD apk you downloaded is complete and not corrupted

Can I download the documentation as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file?

Yes. You can open the WoAD Documentation by browsing to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fkcb-hmeYyJW-S9y-YB-roKwQQHnA41SoyHH8n1FZ0w. Select File... Download to download the documentation in one of several formats, including a PDF document.

Will WoAD run on a Chromebook?

To quote from chromium.org: "Unless specified elsewhere, all devices that launched in or after 2019 support Android Apps." The same page (Chrome OS Systems Supporting Android Apps) also provides a list of the Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and Chromebases that were launched before 2019 that are able to install Android apps.

Why do I not have the latest version of WoAD?

If you installed WoAD from the Google Play Store then to ensure you always have the most recent version, you need to sign up as a beta tester from within the Play Store. You can do this by:

Go to the Google Play Store
Navigate to the app listing for WoAD
Scroll down this page. At the bottom, you'll see a section labeled "Join the beta."
Tap Join, then confirm your choice on the pop-up

Each new release of WoAD is generally first made available under the beta program. Only if it proves to be stable and without any significant bugs does it get released to those not in the beta program. This allows people to choose between having the latest features and known stability.