Android installer

fiji_boy 2018-06-09 12:08:44 UTC #1

Hello,

Amazing work team!

Whats the timline to get kolibri installer on the play store?

I noticed the 0.7 release avaliable as an apk. Keen to try the newer one out.

devon 2018-06-09 17:14:11 UTC #2

We aim to have an officially supported Kolibri APK available later this year with version 0.11.0. (Current APKs are experimental and not supported.)

It’s unlikely to be on the Play store in this timeframe, but we are interested in doing that eventually.

In the meantime, Android is fully supported as a client, if the Kolibri server is installed on a Linux or Windows machine on the same network.

regards,
Devon

fiji_boy 2018-06-09 19:31:46 UTC #3

@devon. Your team is awesome.

And android server gives us more options for deployment.

A scenario:

If each learner has the apk on their own android device (they take it home… And bring it back to school in a completely offline ).

Is there way for the teacher to track the collective progress of her class (multiple learners) on a central interface/server.

I am looking to deploy this in rural schools in Papua New Guinea where electricity is an issue.

Enjoy the weekend.

devon 2018-06-11 02:04:52 UTC #4

If each learner has the apk on their own android device (they take it home… And bring it back to school in a completely offline ).

Is there way for the teacher to track the collective progress of her class (multiple learners) on a central interface/server.

Thanks for the info on your use case - this is definitely something we’re working towards supporting, though I can’t give a concrete timeline.

When we begin working on designs of this feature, perhaps we can reach out to validate them against your scenario?

fiji_boy 2018-06-19 02:22:22 UTC #5

@devon
Happy to validate the design.

(Sorry for the delay in replying - I have been travelling around PNG)

fiji_boy 2018-09-13 02:35:21 UTC #6

Hey @devon, just checking to see how timelines for the apk development is going.

Appreciate the efforts your team are putting into this.

devon 2018-09-13 15:09:56 UTC #7

Hi @fiji_boy -

We’ll a beta release of the APK available by the end of the year at the latest, hopefully earlier.

best,
Devon

fiji_boy 2019-01-02 03:39:09 UTC #8

@devon - Keen to know if there is an update on the APK development?

Blessings for the new year!

devon 2019-01-02 18:29:54 UTC #9

Hi, thanks for checking in!

APK development has been slow but steady. We’re ironing out a few final issues but we should have an alpha ready for testing in a week or two. We’ll be sure to reach out to you then if you’re able to help us with testing.

What kinds of devices do you have, and what versions of Android are they running?

david 2019-01-15 21:21:55 UTC #10

Hi @fiji_boy,

We have a beta version ready for testing, if you’re still open to do so!

The release should work on Android devices version 4.4+. If you’re still keen, let us know and I’ll message you directly.