[mythtv-users] Android mythfrontned

[Gavin Whitehead]

On 31/08/2020 15:39, Gavin Whitehead wrote:
> I am trying to evaluate the Android mythtv frontend as part of the 
> decision making process for replacing my existing combined 
> backend/frontend.  I have downloaded and installed 'mythfrontend' from 
> the Play Store; it says it is version 
> "20200716-arm63-v31.0.79-g89d1991ef3.
>
> When I run it it fails to find my backend (expected behaviour) so I 
> tap 'Setup'.  This gives me various screens and fields to enter all 
> the usual details (user name, password, hostname etc.) but no matter 
> which field I select I can't get keyboard to appear so I can't enter 
> the correct details.
>
> I am using a Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e and running Android 10. I haven't 
> rooted this tablet or side loaded anything and I haven't installed any 
> keyboard apps.  Is my tablet not a 'supported device' for Android myth 
> frontend?
>
>
> Gavin
>
Correction to my own post.

I didn't install from Play Store; I downloaded the package from 
https://dl.bintray.com/bennettpeter/generic.

Opps.

Gavin