18 Replies Latest reply: Aug 8, 2014 9:06 AM by Neil Enns - Adobe

Native Android viewer is now available

Neil Enns - Adobe Feb 5, 2014 4:52 PM

I’m thrilled to announce that our new native Android viewer, along with a new web-based DPS App Builder, is now available.

The new native Android viewer supports both tablets and phones running Android 4.0.3 or later. For a list of supported features and limitations see Building native DPS apps for Android devices. For a comparison chart, see the DPS supported feature list. To create a custom app using our native Android viewer visit the new web-based DPS App Builder and log in with your App Builder credentials.

Questions? Check out the following FAQ for answers, and if you have additional questions post them below and we’ll do our best to respond promptly.

Enjoy,

Neil

Q: What features are supported in the new native Content Viewer for Android?

For a detailed comparison of the features supported across all DPS viewers, including the native Content Viewer for Android, see this help articlehttp://helpx.adobe.com/digital-publishing-suite/help/supported-feature-list.html
For a bulleted list, see this help article:http://helpx.adobe.com/digital-publishing-suite/help/building-android-apps.html

Q: Does the native Android viewer support purchase of both single issues and subscriptions through the Amazon store?

A: Yes. You can enable in-app purchase of both single issues and subscriptions through the Amazon store.

Q: Does the native Android viewer support purchase of both single issues and subscriptions through Google Play?

A: Currently it only supports in-app single-issue purchase. It does not support Google Play subscriptions.

Q: Does the native Android viewer support Single Edition applications?

A: No. It only supports multi-issue applications for Pro and Enterprise customers.

Q: How do I build native Android apps?

A: Please review the Building Native DPS Apps for Android Devices help topic located at http://helpx.adobe.com/digital-publishing-suite/help/building-android-apps.html

Q. Are there any significant differences between the desktop DPS App Builder and the web-based DPS App Builder?

A: The functionality is the same, however you can only build a native Content Viewer for Android via the web-based DPS App Builder.

Q: How do I edit an existing app in the new web-based DPS App Builder?

A: Editing existing apps isn’t supported yet but should be available in about three weeks. Until then delete your old app and create a new one if you need to change a setting.

Q: Does the new web-based DPS App Builder support creation of all DPS viewers?

A: No. It only supports building a native Content Viewer for Android. Please continue to use the desktop DPS App Builder to build Content Viewers for iOS or our legacy Android viewer.

Q: How long will Adobe continue to support both native and AIR-based Android apps?

A: We intend to support building the AIR-based, legacy Content Viewer for Android through 2014. Please note, we are no longer adding new functionality or making any fixes to the AIR-based, legacy Content Viewer for Android. The last version of the .folio file format supported by the AIR-based, legacy Content Viewer for Android is DPS v29.

Q: Is there an Adobe Content Viewer available based on the new native Android viewer?

A: Not yet, but soon! We're putting the finishing touches on it and hope to have it available by the end of February.

1. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Bob Levine Feb 5, 2014 6:52 PM (in response to Neil Enns - Adobe)

Congrats!
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2. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Martin Lér Feb 6, 2014 5:27 AM (in response to Neil Enns - Adobe)

Great to hear that, even little bit earlier than i expected

In comparsion of features there is error for notes under table in section - seems that 2 and 3 are switched.
Viewer features
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3. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Neil Enns - Adobe Feb 6, 2014 8:18 AM (in response to Martin Lér)

Thanks Martin, I let Bob know.

Neil
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4. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Bob Bringhurst Feb 6, 2014 9:56 AM (in response to Neil Enns - Adobe)

I fixed the footnote problem. Thanks.
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5. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Martin Lér Feb 6, 2014 12:07 PM (in response to Neil Enns - Adobe)

Guys, say me, that this web app builder is not permanent solution. I kind don't like it - something is done on web, then i need to use signing app, i need Java for this... I would like to see one-stop shop, like standard DPS App Builder is.
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6. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Neil Enns - Adobe Feb 6, 2014 12:14 PM (in response to Martin Lér)

This is the permanent solution, and is our long-term strategy for all app building (including iOS and Windows, eventually).

I do hope to offer server-side signing in the future for those customers who trust us with their certificates and don't want the hassle of a separate signing process on the desktop, however not all customers will be willing to do this so we will continue to offer a desktop signing tool.

The Java requirement exists for the desktop App Builder client as well. We haven't added a new requirement with this release.

Neil
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7. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Martin Lér Feb 6, 2014 12:18 PM (in response to Neil Enns - Adobe)

Ok, i don't like it, but what i can do.

Feature request - make (optional) login to signing app, so it can remember passwords for certs. I'll not store certs with you, but looking of cert pass for each signing is quite unpleasant. Thanks
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8. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Martin Lér Feb 6, 2014 12:20 PM (in response to Martin Lér)

And "Sign" button should be default button, so i can just hit the Enter.
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9. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Neil Enns - Adobe Feb 6, 2014 12:21 PM (in response to Martin Lér)

Yeah, I agree with you on that Sign button thing. I'll see what I can do.

Neil
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10. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Martin Lér Feb 6, 2014 12:25 PM (in response to Neil Enns - Adobe)

And about password remembering? Can i have my hopes?
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11. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Neil Enns - Adobe Feb 6, 2014 12:26 PM (in response to Martin Lér)

That one won't happen, sorry.

Neil
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12. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Martin Lér Feb 6, 2014 12:31 PM (in response to Neil Enns - Adobe)

Hm, so like usual, my feeling from update is, that it makes things worse for me :/. With your security history it's not good idea to leave certs on server, and on desktop you will make my work more complicated. I really don't like this approach. Please, reconsider.
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13. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Folobo Feb 18, 2014 3:07 PM (in response to Martin Lér)

Hi Bob and Neil,

can i have confirm that native Android app is the solution to use from now (legacy AIR-based no more supported?).

The same native Android app can also use for Amazon without rebuilt the app?

Many thanks.
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14. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Neil Enns - Adobe Feb 18, 2014 3:14 PM (in response to Folobo)

The native Android app is our newest viewer for Android and receives all our Android engineering investments. We still maintain the legacy AIR viewer for those customers that need the features not yet available in the native viewer (some of the overlays and custom stores).

The native Android app supports Amazon and Google Play. You submit a different .apk for each of those marketplaces, however the new App Builder makes it easy to use the same settings for both. Just complete the wizard and select both Amazon and Google Play on the in-app purchaes tab and you'll get two download links, one for each marketplace.

Neil
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15. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Jay Loteria Jul 2, 2014 4:23 PM (in response to Neil Enns - Adobe)

Hi Neil, I found out a couple of weeks ago that the Native Android Content Viewer does not allow local previewing (tethering to your laptop or desktop to preview on device). The Legacy Viewer allowed this. Any plans on making this happen on the native viewer?

Jay
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16. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Folobo Aug 8, 2014 3:54 AM (in response to Jay Loteria)

Hi Neil, i'm updating a native 30 to 31 and now i see a new feature: Enable Samsung Papergarden in-app purchase
I have to set this or not? What do you think? Now i use only Google Play in-app purchase!

Many thanks!
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17. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Bob Bringhurst Aug 8, 2014 5:39 AM (in response to Folobo)

At this time, Samsung is working with only a few select customers for Papergarden. Leave the option unselected.
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18. Re: Native Android viewer is now available

Neil Enns - Adobe Aug 8, 2014 9:06 AM (in response to Bob Bringhurst)

Since this is an old thread I'm locking it to further posts. If people have questions about the native Android viewer please post a new thread in this forum for your specific question. Thanks!

Neil
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