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      Bodyswaps & Android / iOS Mobile Devices

      How to use your Android / iOS mobile device with the Bodyswaps App

      Step 1: Download the Bodyswaps app on your Android or iOS mobile device. Refer to our Install Links article for more information and click here to view our technical requirements. .

      Step 2: Enter the 6-digit access code generated via Bodyswaps Go.

      Sign in screen in the Bodyswaps app with text instructions, a numeric keypad, and HELP and SUBMIT buttons

      Basic Controls & Instructions:

      • You will need to hold the phone/tablet in landscape mode.
      • You will need to use headphones.
      • Every new user will go through an onboarding process so you can get
        used to the controls.
      • You do not need to pick an avatar that looks like you for this training.
      • Please make sure you are in a space where you feel comfortable and
        have enough space.
      • Once you have completed a module you’ll receive a certificate from
        Bodyswaps, congrats!

      How to navigate inside Bodyswaps

      Press/select buttons

      You can interact and select options by reaching out and touching
      options on the screen. When asked to identify behaviours, tap the screen anywhere.

       

      Learning journal, checkpoints and leaving a module

      While in a module, you can select the circle with three lines in the top left-hand corner to
      access the journal, checkpoints (module progress) or to leave the
      module.

      Screen capture of a Bodyswaps module being completed showing two avatars at a table and a drop-down menu on the left shown as a circular button with the three horizontal lines, with journal, checkpoints, debug, and leave module options.

       

      Change settings

      To change your settings, you must return to the Virtual Training Center (lobby). Once back in the Virtual Training Centre select the circle with three lines in the top left-hand corner and select Settings.

      This allows you to control features like:

      • App analytics
      • Voice recognition
      • Learner data
      • Shared device (Personal Device, Shared Device 1 & Shared Device 2) 
      • Language (French or English)
      • Checking for Updates
      • Turning on Closed Captions (subtitles)

      Ensure to select 'APPLY' to make changes to the device.

      Screen capture of the "Settings" screen in the Bodyswaps app, showing various options for privacy, language, license, content, and accessibility.

       

      Signing in

      You can sign in by selecting the 9-dot circle in the bottom right corner when in the Virtual Training Center. If multiple learners are using a device, you will want to ensure to sign in by entering the new learner's 6-digit code.

      Screen capture of the "Virtual Training Centre" with the circular button with the nine dots highlighted

       

      Quit

      To quit the Bodyswaps app, return to the Virtual Training Center (lobby). Once back in the Virtual Training Centre select the circle with three lines in the top left-hand corner and select Quit.