Setting up VDI Client on Android

Summary

Download and install the VMware Horizon client on your device running Android to access VDI

Body

Description

How to access VDI using your Android device. (Formerly VMware Horizon Client)

Environment

Android

Solution 

  1. Download the Omnissa Horizon Client from the Omnissa's client download site by selecting 'Go to Downloads' under the Android section.

    • You may be prompted for permissions to allow access to make/receive phone calls and access all data on device 

  2. When prompted during the installation, enter mydesktop.ohio.edu as the Connection Server name.

  3. All other input fields can be left unchanged.

Outcome: You are now able to access mydesktop.ohio.edu from your Android device

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Article ID: 81
Created
Mon 3/21/22 2:05 PM
Modified
Wed 7/23/25 4:11 PM