nextcloud/android

Allow installation on Android TV

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#6,379 opened on Jun 28, 2020

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

It would be great to be able to install Nextcloud client directly from Google Play Store - on Android TV. And having the client on TV is super handy for browsing files, photos, movies etc.

It is currently possible only by sideloading (and it works fine, except for #6378).

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It is possible to install Nextcloud client by sideloading. But then the app is normally hidden by default home screens...

Contributor guide

Tech stack
androidjava
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Android development basicsUnderstanding of Android TV compatibility
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate the AndroidManifest.xml and build.gradle to add Android TV support, such as adding the leanback launcher category and required TV libraries. Review the existing sideloading workaround and ensure the app works with TV input methods. Check if any UI adjustments are needed for TV screens.