This guide takes you through the steps of installing and configuring the 3CX App for Android for versions 7.0 up to 10.0:

📄 Notes:

• For 3CX version v15.5 PBXs you need to install the 3CX Legacy App. This version is not supported and provided as is.
• Devices admined/jailbroken or loaded with custom ROMs are not supported.

1. Open Google Play Store, search for “3CX” and tap “Install”.
2. When the app is installed, open it and “Agree” with the License Agreement.
3. Follow through the “Welcome to 3CX” wizard to choose your theme, get to know your app’s features and then tap on “GET STARTED”.

💡 Tips:

• You need to authorize the required permissions for the app when first using a feature.
• Port 5090 TCP and UDP need to be open on your PBX, as the app connects via a secure tunnel by default to ensure end-to-end delivery in low latency environments.

Provisioning the App

To provision the app:

1. Authorize the required camera permission and automatically configure the app by opening your Welcome Email and scanning the included QR code.

📄 Note: After opening a provisioning file for first-time automatic app configuration, you need to terminate and re-open the app.

2. On successful provisioning, tap on “CALL ECHO SERVICE”, authorize the required permissions to place a test call to the “Echo service” and then end the call.
3. When you see the “Ready for calls” message on the dial screen, you can start making calls. 

Accessing the Sidebar Menu

Swipe from left to right to open the sidebar menu to easily access the 3CX App’s key functions and manage your contacts and calls:

1. “Account Status” – tap on your avatar image to open the “Account Selector” dialog to manage your accounts.
2. “Conference” – create a new conference and invite participants.
3. “Settings” – customize and configure the 3CX App options.
4. “Silent” – enable / disable in-app incoming call sound notifications.
5. “Scan QR Code” – scan the QR code with your device camera to auto-configure the app.

Managing Calls

The 3CX Android App enables you to communicate effectively with:

• “Status” – browse and tap on the name of a colleague to call.
• “Contacts” – select a contact to view info and tap on the phone number to call.
• “Keypad” – directly dial numbers to “Call”.
• “Recents” – review call activity and tap entries on the list to call.
• “Chat” – exchange messages with your colleagues.
• “Voicemail” – access your voicemail and use the Web Client to customize voicemail options.

  The 3CX Android App enables you to communicate effectively with:

  • “Status” – browse and tap on the name of a colleague to call.
  • “Contacts” – select a contact to view info and tap on the phone number to call.
  • “Keypad” – directly dial numbers to “Call”.
  • “Recents” – review call activity and tap entries on the list to call.
  • “Chat” – exchange messages with your colleagues.
  • “Voicemail” – access your voicemail and use the Web Client to customize voicemail options.

Transferring Calls

To transfer an active call tap “Transfer” and select “Blind” or “Attended”, enter the extension number or search by name and tap on “Transfer”. When using “Attended” transfer, you can announce the call before tapping “Transfer” to complete the call divert.

Status & Forwarding Rules

To set your status and automatically configure call forwarding, tap on your profile status indicator in the top right of the app to select:

• “Available” – ready to receive calls.
• “Away” – temporarily unavailable, divert to voicemail.
• “Do Not Disturb” – divert to voicemail.
• “Lunch” – set a custom status.
• “Business Trip” – set a second custom status.
• “Set Status Temporarily” – set status with a custom duration and message.

You can edit each status to customize options, forwarding and enable/disable Push messages, or customize your forwarding rules and exceptions via the 3CX Web Client.

Settings

Personalize your 3CX App by tapping on “Settings” to set your account, audio and theme options, amongst others:

• “Accounts” – select the default account, edit, activate and switch between accounts.
• “Advanced” – set advanced networking, audio, device and notification options.
• “Application Theme” – choose between the “Black” or “White” theme.
• “Resend Credentials” – get a new “Welcome Email” in your inbox, with important info such as your voicemail number and PIN code.
• “Audio Options” – configure advanced audio and device settings.