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Android developer needed

by paramat » Sat Jun 25, 2016 22:34

Sapier developed the Android support but is too busy to dev currently.
Some of us feel Android support should be dropped if we can't find a dedicated dev.
We are very understaffed so existing devs cannot spare time for Android, and are not particularly interested in it.
You need to be able to use git and work with the official repos at Github, be able to fork and submit pull requests, and have some c++ ability.

You can chat to the devs at IRC freenode network, channel: #minetest-dev
You need a dedicated IRC client to chat in that channel.
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Re: Android developer needed

by BrandonReese » Sun Jun 26, 2016 00:26

I wish I could help, but regarding dropping support; is there lots that has to be done to the Android port each release? Or for the most part can it stay the way it is and keep working?
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by Martin_Devil » Sun Jun 26, 2016 07:03

I have made some improvements in MultiCraft https://github.com/MultiCraftProject/MultiCraft and I could transfer changes.
However, my code style can be a little wrong, I'm not a programmer.
This will release 0.4.14 in the Play Store.
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And also I made a lot of small bug fixes, which can be found by comparing the code (I like WinMerge) :)
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by paramat » Sun Jun 26, 2016 23:28

It's more a case of general maintenance. Sapier may have more time for it later in the year so we might as well keep it around until then.
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by srifqi » Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:15

How about non-official Android builder?
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Re: Android developer needed

by oleastre » Mon Jun 27, 2016 14:53

What's the point of having a "non-official" builder ?
If anyone can come and contribute to the mintest code base and maintain that part of the code ?
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by Martin_Devil » Tue Jun 28, 2016 07:07

paramat wrote:It's more a case of general maintenance. Sapier may have more time for it later in the year so we might as well keep it around until then.


In this case, my help is not needed, right?
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by paramat » Tue Jun 28, 2016 08:35

Your help will probably always be needed and will be much appreciated. It's not certain Sapier will have much spare time for Minetest.
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by Martin_Devil » Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:18

paramat wrote:Your help will probably always be needed and will be much appreciated. It's not certain Sapier will have much spare time for Minetest.

Then my question is: who will decide, merge PR, or not? None of the existing recognized developer (except est31 and ShadowNinja?) don't use the Android version
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by Sokomine » Mon Jul 18, 2016 02:45

Can't help much there as all I can do regarding the Android client is run and enjoy it, but I do hope it can be maintained. It's great how well it runs on even small devices.
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Re: Android developer needed

by 100best » Tue Jul 19, 2016 07:04

I would like to help, I compiled Minetest 0.4.14 for Android. 0.4.14 GitHub repo
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Re: Android developer needed

by paramat » Wed Jul 20, 2016 00:08

I added info to the first post about how you can chat to us in IRC. Also info on skills needed.
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by Minetestforfun » Sun Jul 31, 2016 20:25

@Martin_Devil
Congratulation, your Android GUI for MultiCraft(/Minetest) is awesome, im sure players love it! :)
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by programmingchicken » Mon Aug 01, 2016 20:43

Minetestforfun wrote:@Martin_Devil
Congratulation, your Android GUI for MultiCraft(/Minetest) is awesome, im sure players love it! :)

One of my server's players had been using an app called "MultiCraft" and his device was stopping every now and then and showing second-long fullscreen ads that were unskippable.
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Re: Android developer needed

by lordfingle » Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:42

I've only just noticed this thread.

I am very interested in the Android version and may be able to assist.

As an entrant into the Global XPRIZE for education and beyond I have a vested interest in having an excellent Android version.

I've reviewed some of @Martin_Devil 's changes and understand how to integrate them.

Currently I have my own server creating builds (under the eidy branding).

Happy to discuss.
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Re: Android developer needed

by paramat » Fri Oct 28, 2016 00:10

Feel free to chat to us in IRC dev channel, many devs don't follow the forum closely so IRC or Github Minetest engine issues / PRs are the place for discussion. In Github Minetest engine issues / PRs you can filter the list by 'Android'.
If you make many good contributions then eventually you may be invited to be a core dev.
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by lordfingle » Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:04

Ok, will do.
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Re: Android developer needed

by Laser0073 » Sat Jan 28, 2017 15:07

I'd love to help, not a dev. :( I think that the Android port has its place, but the controls need improved. Something similar to the game Survivalcraft? Honestly, I would not mind playing, as long as the controls are changed a bit. :)
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Re: Android developer needed

by paramat » Sat Jan 28, 2017 23:31

You can help without being a dev, feel free to contribute PRs.
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by Laser0073 » Sun Jan 29, 2017 13:35

Ok, well, even though I am terrible at coding, I have successfully compiled an Android port of 0.4.15! :) If anyone wants it, here's the link. Still working on it... https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=16539
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Re: Android developer needed

by Mrscrub45 » Thu Feb 16, 2017 04:28

Umm there are minetest apps out there on android. But I highly advise you folks to stay away from these apps. i ended up downloading one of them and it froze my device but eventually the device stopped freezing and was back to normal.
 

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Re: Android developer needed

by srifqi » Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:31

You can use this apps: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... t.minetest
or just download from Minetest website.
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