PyroCade Android 0.8.0 (experimental)

Experimental proof of concept, not a finished release. Desktop users: use PyroCade 0.8.0.

This is the PyroCade library running on Android, built from the same renderer/ as desktop 0.8.0 inside a Capacitor WebView.

New since the 0.4.4 Android build: everything the desktop library gained up to 0.8.0. That includes the Page turn and Media carousel layouts, Bookshelf, faster console switching with generated back covers drawn in the background, cartridges that come up out of their cardboard boxes, and the newer cases, cartridges and themes.

What works: the 3D shelf, case view, layouts, themes and settings. You can choose a ROM folder through Android's folder picker, either one root with a sub-folder per system (ES-DE names) or one folder per system. Games are scanned with the desktop's systems and duplicate rules. Play hands the game to RetroArch (a core per system), PPSSPP, Dolphin, DuckStation or NetherSX2.

What doesn't work yet:

• Artwork download, LaunchBox and ScreenScraper
• Manuals
• The updater and the emulator installer
• Controller polish and the Back button

The layout is the desktop one scaled down, so touch targets are small.

Not verified: this build was compiled and its contents checked, but not run on a phone or emulator. Launching a game in an emulator has only been checked up to the Android intent in earlier builds. Reports welcome.

Install: this is a debug-signed APK (version 0.8.0, version code 2). Allow installs from your browser or file manager, then open the APK. In RetroArch, grant "All files access" so it can open ROMs by path. Then, in PyroCade, tap Choose ROM folder… on the banner (or go to Settings → Browse…).

Build notes and the full status: docs/android.md

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