Friday The 13th Film Franchise: The Android App (Beta)!
We have been hinting at developing an iPhone and Android app for our website for the last few months, but really have not posted anything new about our endeavor recently. The reason for the delay in news is that we have been tying to finish our first Build of the App for the Android and iPhone. We now have completed our Beta version of the program and wanted to share with our site visitors to see what you think.
We have not published our website App to the Android Marketplace yet as we want to know what you think first. Site visitors that have knack for the technical side of the Android phone can download our Beta version using the link below.
Friday The 13th: The Film Franchise Android App (Beta)
Installing Applications Through the Android Market
The Android Market is essentially Android’s answer to Apple’s iPhone App Store. In addition to the applications the Android Market offers, you can also use it to install other downloaded third party applications.
1. Copy the APK file (Downloaded from the link above) to your Android’s memory card and insert the card into your phone.
2. Download and install the Apps Installer application from the Android Market
3. Once installed, the Apps Installer will display the APK files on the memory card.
4. Click and install your APK files.
Installing Applications With Android SDK
It is possible to install APK files without utilizing the Android Market, although the process is more difficult and complex. To avoid the Android Market, you need to use Android SDK.
1. Download and install the Google Android SDK program and the Android USB drivers. The download links are as follows: http://code.google.com/android/intro/installing.html
2. http://dl.google.com/android/android_usb_windows.zip
3. You need to modify your Android’s settings to allow the installation of applications from other sources. Under “Settings,” select “Application Settings” and then enable “Unknown Sources.” Also under “Settings,” select “SD Card” and “Phone Storage,” and finally enable “Disable Use for USB Storage”
4. This last step is easy. Open Command Prompt and type the following: adb install <1>/<2>.apk
5. However, when you type the command, replace <1> with the path to your APK file and replace <2> with the name of the APK file.
6. You’re done! Your application is now ready for your use and enjoyment.
For people that do not own an Android Phone, we are working on the iPhone version currently and hope to have it done soon. In the mean time, you can check out screen shots below! Android users that download the App, please let us know your thoughts on usability and what features you would like to see added. More to come on this big project for the website in the coming months!
We have not published our website App to the Android Marketplace yet as we want to know what you think first. Site visitors that have knack for the technical side of the Android phone can download our Beta version using the link below.
Friday The 13th: The Film Franchise Android App (Beta)
Installing Applications Through the Android Market
The Android Market is essentially Android’s answer to Apple’s iPhone App Store. In addition to the applications the Android Market offers, you can also use it to install other downloaded third party applications.
1. Copy the APK file (Downloaded from the link above) to your Android’s memory card and insert the card into your phone.
2. Download and install the Apps Installer application from the Android Market
3. Once installed, the Apps Installer will display the APK files on the memory card.
4. Click and install your APK files.
Installing Applications With Android SDK
It is possible to install APK files without utilizing the Android Market, although the process is more difficult and complex. To avoid the Android Market, you need to use Android SDK.
1. Download and install the Google Android SDK program and the Android USB drivers. The download links are as follows: http://code.google.com/android/intro/installing.html
2. http://dl.google.com/android/android_usb_windows.zip
3. You need to modify your Android’s settings to allow the installation of applications from other sources. Under “Settings,” select “Application Settings” and then enable “Unknown Sources.” Also under “Settings,” select “SD Card” and “Phone Storage,” and finally enable “Disable Use for USB Storage”
4. This last step is easy. Open Command Prompt and type the following: adb install <1>/<2>.apk
5. However, when you type the command, replace <1> with the path to your APK file and replace <2> with the name of the APK file.
6. You’re done! Your application is now ready for your use and enjoyment.
For people that do not own an Android Phone, we are working on the iPhone version currently and hope to have it done soon. In the mean time, you can check out screen shots below! Android users that download the App, please let us know your thoughts on usability and what features you would like to see added. More to come on this big project for the website in the coming months!
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