[PLAY STEEM] Release of Android App (APK) for Steemit

in hive-108451 •  4 years ago  (edited)

Hi, this is @etainclub.

This is the first time to post in this community.
I have been developing mobile apps for steemit for more than 8 months.

Now I am happy to announce the release of the android apk file first.
Next will be ios app if apple allows the app to be registered in app store.




Official accounts and homepage

The official app account is @playsteemit and @etainclub is the developer.
The official homepage is as follows:
https://playsteem.app

Android APK File

You can download the apk file and install the app on your android devices.
If you don't know how to install an apk file, please refer to the following site:

How to Install APK on Android
https://www.javatpoint.com/how-to-install-apk-on-android#:~:text=Copy%20the%20downloaded%20APK%20file,tap%20on%20it%20to%20install.

I opened the source code of the app a few days ago
https://github.com/EtainClub/playsteem

You can look around the source code. I am certain that your keys never leaves the device and are stored in the keychain securely.

APK Download

You can download the apk file in PLAY STEEM homepage:
https://playsteem.app/landing

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Here are privacy policy and terms of use:
Privacy policy: https://playsteem.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://playsteem.app/terms

Key Features

  • Choosing Working RPC Automatically
  • Push Notifications
  • In-App Translation
  • In-App Text to Speech
  • In-App Account Creation using Resource Credits(need SP delegation)
  • Switching Accounts
  • Setting Beneficiary
  • Easy Mentioning
  • Bookmarking posts
  • Collecting Favorite Authors Privately
  • In-App Transfer
  • One Time Password
  • Saving Draft
  • Auto complete tags

Beneficiary Cut

The app implements several mobile only features such as push notifications. For these unique functionalities, it costs money. So small portion of author's reward will be set to the official account @playsteemit as a beneficiary.

Features to cost money

  • Push Notifications (Googles' Firebase, Firestore, Cloud Functions, Cloud Messaging , Heroku app)
  • Search (Google's Custom Search)
  • Translation (Google's Translation)

Beneficiary Portion

The current beneficiary cut is set to 5% of the author's reward. For your information, most dapps charge 10-15% of beneficiary cut. The ratio can be changed based on management condition and user's opinions.

Android Demo Video (Galaxy S9+)

iOS Demo Video (iPhone 6)

More screenshots are here:
https://steemit.com/hive-192037/@etainclub/play-steem-mobile-app-for-steemit

App Usages Issues

The app might have bugs and errors. If you find these, please submit an issue here:
https://github.com/EtainClub/playsteem/issues

If you have opinions about the app, please email to etainclub at google dot com.

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There are still many people who have not heard of this app. Please resteem this post and follow @etainclub and @playsteemit.

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This is great news ....can’t wait for iOS app. Resteemed.

As you know, it would be tough. But I will do my best!

Yeah ... just don’t mention tasks or rewards ... it’s just a Blogging platform where you can give likes and dislikes but the likes give you more clout or something like that.

yes! I will follow your tips. Thanks.

Great!

Thank you. 고맙습니다~

A good and great information... So, I love to learn it... Thank you so much

la usaste amigo?

how about you trying if you are an android user.

Thank you!
It is just an app like the steemit web.

Hi! I've installed the android APK try all versions but it didn't load. Still on this page for a long time..

Screenshot_20210315_151214_club.etain.playsteem.jpg

My apologies. Could you install the app again?
There was a problem with locale. I guess your device's locale is en-JP.
Due to the locale issue, the app could not start.
I hope this will work.

Download the 64 bits APK file here:
https://playsteem.app/mobile

Hi @etainclub it's working now! 🤩

awesome

No success to see the feed screen? Which device are you using? I might try a simulaor of the device model. If the network conditions are bad or device is low-end then it might happen.

Yes, it just stuck at this screen. I'm using HUAWEI Mate 20 lite. I think wifi network is great at my place. Maybe my phone setting or system is not compatible.

I am sorry for your inconvenience. Could you remove the app and re-install it? I guess you already did it.

I will test in the simulator if it is available.

I did all those; uninstall, reinstall to both versions and also restart/off my phone, still the same. I was very excited to try this app and seems like maybe it doesn't like me 😅

That's sad. I will look into this. If you are a developer or know hot to use android studio, then you can check the logcat. If you send me the log, it will be great help to resolve the issue.

I'm not a developer too, so can't help much there. I hope others have no problem with it. Maybe it's just my phone problem.

no way. i will look into the issue.

Are you in China?
If so, that's the reason. The app needs to connect to Google servers.
Check this answers:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42605566/can-firebase-be-used-as-a-database-in-china-now

It would be the best if the app separates the google's features. But for now it seems not applicable.

I have not thought about this issue. I will consider this issue and think about right solution.

Hello @etainclub, before installing this app. which I find very interesting. I would like to know if it supports the Spanish language.

i am sorry but the app supports English and Korean for now. But the app supports translation of posts.

I am referring to the commands that can be read in Spanish.

Hi @etainclub
Can you explain a little better what happens with my keys,

How to validate the connection

The app simply requests to the Steem blockchain whether the key is valid. The app can distinguish whether the key is posting, active, or owner private key.

Have you installed the app? any problem?

hello @etainclub friend, this rs an excellent news eatoy interested in downloading it, my question should I do the download where it says android or Android APK?

android apk. since this is the only option. thank you.

ok thanks, try installing both the 64 and 32 bit but when you open the application it stays on the initial screen that says play steem, my cell phone is android motog and I am located in Venezuela, do I have to do any special configuration?

i fixed an issue. could you download 64 bits and install the app again. if the problem happens again, then let me know.

@etainclub, I downloaded it and it works well for me, any detail will let you know, I love the design and the interface! Thanks for this is great, I wanted to know if I can make a post in my community and announce Play Steem? could you make this post in spanish?

that's great that it is working!
i dont know spanish so go ahead and introduce the app to your community. thanks.

Friend here is the link of the presentation to the community in Spanish.
https://steemit.com/hive-193637/@edlili24/play-steem-aplicacion-movil-para-steemit

Going to try this app 👍👍

I hope it works with a slow connection too. 👍🍀