This page is dedicated to the installation process for the new Dragon Medical One.
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The installation method will depend heavily on your environment. If you are in a complex environment; use virtualization; connect to remote servers; or just aren't sure which installation process to follow, please give us a call. We offer complimentary installation assistance to each of our customers.
Dragon must be installed on Windows. If you are on a Mac, you will need to install Windows Parallels. Configuring Parallels is outside the scope of our work, but you can start a 14-day trial with the button below.
Working with a web-based EHR/EMR or want to dictate into websites like Gmail? You'll need these.
In order to unlock the full power of Dragon with websites and web-based applications, you must use the Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browsers along with the extensions for Dragon. The extensions allow your dictation to go directly into the browser-based application and use of commands such as "select <text>" and "scratch that".
The first time Dragon runs after installing the extensions, you will need to close and restart all instances of your browsers for it to work properly. If text isn't going into the sites as expected, try restarting your computer. If you still encounter issues, give us a call at 833-341-1411.
PowerMic Mobile is an app that allows your Apple or Android mobile device to be used as a microphone for Dragon Medical One. This provides clinicians with the freedom to roam from workstation-to-workstation, room-to-room, and location-to-location to complete clinical documentation using their smartphone from anywhere.
This section should be viewed from your mobile device.
Please note: this is a two-step process which requires you to come back to this page (on your mobile device) after installing the app to configure your profile.
Download from the Apple App Store:
Contact us for configuration.
Download from the Google Play Store
Contact us for configuration.
This section is meant for IT administrators deploying to large environments; virtualized environments; remote servers; mixed local / remote environments; or users with specific EHR/EMR incompatibilities.
We intentionally delay updating our "latest" standalone deployment packages to ensure stability. As such, they are frequently behind the actual latest release.
Dragon requires .NET Framework 4.8 or higher. Microsoft Edge WebView 2 is also required for some context menus to operate properly.
You may place the extracted files anywhere on the target machine, however, we recommend using
C:\Program Files\Nuance\Dragon Medical One\{version}\. The main executable is SoD.exe.
Please create a shortcut to SoD.exe for your user and name the shortcut to Dragon Medical One. Do not
rename the actual executable or the software will fail to launch.
Contact us to get access to deployment packages.
However, remember that KitKat is over a decade old. Many properly, and security is a significant concern as Google no longer provides security patches for Android 4. For any important or sensitive tasks, using a more up-to-date device is strongly recommended.
Install or ConnectBot (older versions are highly compatible with Android 4).
This app creates a chroot environment using a fake root. It is incredibly slow but runs a full Debian Wheezy distribution. You can find the APK on APKMirror.
Limitations you should expect
If you successfully get a terminal emulator working, stick to lightweight packages like nano (editor), dropbear (SSH server), or busybox .
You need Termux version or earlier, which was the final release series supporting Android 4.4.
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To fix this, you must point Termux to a frozen, archival repository. Open your freshly installed Termux app.
The world of mobile development and Linux-on-Android is dominated by —a powerful terminal emulator and Linux environment that has transformed countless smartphones into portable development stations. But what if you're clinging to a beloved, older device running Android 4.0 to 4.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich to KitKat)? This comprehensive guide explores the unique, challenging, but still fascinating landscape of bringing a Linux-like environment to these vintage operating systems. We'll cover why Termux itself won't work, explore the best alternative terminal emulators, and detail robust workarounds for those determined to breathe new life into their legacy hardware.
Android 4 (Jelly Bean and KitKat) powered some of the most iconic smartphones and tablets of its era. If you have one of these old devices lying in a drawer, turning it into a pocket-sized Linux server or a coding terminal seems like the perfect weekend project. However, remember that KitKat is over a decade old
The primary technical barrier is that Android 5.0 introduced significant changes to how the system handles executable files. Most modern Linux packages ported for Termux are built for these newer environments and simply cannot run on the older Android 4 architecture. Best Alternatives for Android 4 Users
If you only need to access a remote Linux server via SSH, JuiceSSH is a powerful, user-friendly client that maintains compatibility with many older Android versions.
If you manage to install a legacy APK, your setup will likely be limited because modern package repositories will fail. Installation: Download an older version (e.g., v0.60–0.65) from the F-Droid version history Repo Issues: You will likely encounter errors when running pkg update . You may need to manually point Install or ConnectBot (older versions are highly compatible
If you are using a device running Android 4.x, you cannot use modern Termux. Instead, consider these alternatives:
If the installation requirements are met and launching the application results in "The specified server URL cannot be reached", you may need to add exceptions to the Internet Options > Trusted Sites or open the firewall port 443, if closed. Exceptions that should be added are:
If the error still persists, it may be due to outdated certifications. Perform all Windows updates and see this article for more information.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Installation and Administration Guide.
In addition to free technical support, we also offer complimentary one-on-one training sessions for our licensed Dragon users and their IT / support staff. If you have any questions or would like to book a training session, please give us a call at 833-341-1411.