College Hockey News Android App - Available on MarketPlace!

JDeafv · March 06, 2012, 10:44:44 PM

All -
Yes, there's an Android version of the College Hockey News App.

Install from Google MarketPlace!

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It's in Alpha release and not available from the MarketPlace.

Basic requirements:
1. Android 2.3.4 or greater.
2. Device with network connectivity.
3. Ability and willingness to install applications on your device from unknown sources (that's me).
4. Patience.

Instructions for install:
1. Make sure your device is configured to install applications from unknown sources. Settings->Applications->Check Unknown Sources.
2. Goto the following link (from your device): [Removed]
3. Download the file CollegeHockeyNews.apk
4. Once downloaded, click on the file in your notifications (this launches the installer).
5. Install and Open.
6. Wait, the first time data load might take a while, but subsequent ones will be much faster.
7. Have fun!

Note: When it crashes, I automatically get a crash report, so you don't have to tell me about crashes. A message will inform you that a crash report has been sent.

If you want design changes / features, let me know.

Thanks to Age for allowing the Android version to use the data on his server!

Edit: Small change updated to 0.4.1. See if you can find it!

Edit2: Stability and future application update improvements updated to 0.4.2 (link updated) - all changes under the hood, including LiveScores will reload as scheduled after going to a game-detail page.
Edit3: Removed direct link. Available on MarketPlace (er, Google Play) now.
Edit4: If you are the person still running 0.4.2, it keeps crashing when you load the list of teams! Sorry, you must upgrade to the marketplace version. With the addition of Penn State the app is attempting to load a graphic that is not included in that release.

jtn27 · March 06, 2012, 11:33:17 PM

I just downloaded it. Great app. Thanks.
In terms of additional features, the only suggestion I have is to include individual player statistics, but that seems like it could be difficult to do.

JDeafv · March 06, 2012, 11:53:19 PM

Quote from: jtn27I just downloaded it. Great app. Thanks.
In terms of additional features, the only suggestion I have is to include individual player statistics, but that seems like it could be difficult to do.

Great! I've made a small change, so you can re-install using the updated link in the original post.

Unfortunately, I currently do not have access to complete individual player statistics, so that feature is a long way off.

Edit: No more updates tonight!

cbuckser · March 07, 2012, 12:10:30 AM

Thank you. Thank you. I didn't know this would ever get done, given Age's strong preference for Apple products.

I know beggars shouldn't be choosers, but will future releases be compatible with older versions of Android? Or will I need to flash a CM7 ROM?

andyw2100 · March 07, 2012, 06:25:06 AM

Thanks very much! The application seems to run just fine. Great job!

slh10 · March 07, 2012, 06:55:56 AM

Thanks Jon, looks great.

marty · March 07, 2012, 08:01:13 AM

Thanks from here, too.

One topic that I have never seen other Android users mention is that only two browsers have an easy time with eLynah. If it was available to use via Tapatalk, life might be easier. I don't know if this is an easy transition/porting job.

Thanks again for the CHN app.

JDeafv · March 07, 2012, 09:44:29 AM

Quote from: cbuckserThank you. Thank you. I didn't know this would ever get done, given Age's strong preference for Apple products.

I know beggars shouldn't be choosers, but will future releases be compatible with older versions of Android? Or will I need to flash a CM7 ROM?

Glad you like it. Nope, sorry. No plans to support earlier than API 10.

JDeafv · March 07, 2012, 09:49:14 AM

Thanks for tying out the app and the good feedback.

As somebody discovered, there was an exception thrown if you did some mean things with the orientation of the device, but that's fixed with 0.4.2 (link updated in original post).

JDeafv · March 09, 2012, 11:06:08 AM

CHN Go! The Android College Hockey News App is available from the Google Play.

Download here!

Upgrades include:
- Automatically refresh game details page for live games
- Select number of days to load on live scoreboard
- PWR rankings break ties correctly
- Live scores on team details page
- New main page layout
- Stability enhancements
- Timezone corrections for game times
- Automatic updates from marketplace

Note: To anyone who installed via direct links, you may have to manually UNINSTALL the existing version before downloading, but that depends on your device.

Have fun!

Chris 02 · March 09, 2012, 05:25:54 PM

How come this won't support any early versions of Android? I'm stuck with version 2.2 on my phone.

JDeafv · March 09, 2012, 06:01:29 PM

Quote from: JDeafv
Quote from: cbuckserThank you. Thank you. I didn't know this would ever get done, given Age's strong preference for Apple products.

I know beggars shouldn't be choosers, but will future releases be compatible with older versions of Android? Or will I need to flash a CM7 ROM?

Glad you like it. Nope, sorry. No plans to support earlier than API 10.

Quote from: Chris 02How come this won't support any early versions of Android? I'm stuck with version 2.2 on my phone.

Sorry, but some good news the demands has been large enough to motivate support for earlier versions of Android!

Compatibility with earlier versions of the SDK is a work in progress. Not ready for prime time yet.

marty · March 09, 2012, 06:58:52 PM

Next best thing for Android. One nice thing about this link is that you can click through to a live box score during any game in progress.

CHN Live Scoreboard Link

marty · March 10, 2012, 09:01:41 AM

Quote from: martyNext best thing for Android. One nice thing about this link is that you can click through to a live box score during any game in progress.

CHN Live Scoreboard Link

I apologize for asking for more to be done with a fine FREE app. But the ability to see the live box by clicking on the link I have posted makes me wish for the same function on the app. Thanks again.

CowbellGuy · March 10, 2012, 01:04:41 PM

Quote from: marty
Quote from: martyNext best thing for Android. One nice thing about this link is that you can click through to a live box score during any game in progress.

CHN Live Scoreboard Link

I apologize for asking for more to be done with a fine FREE app. But the ability to see the live box by clicking on the link I have posted makes me wish for the same function on the app. Thanks again.

You can expect that by next season.