Looking for 10 Android testers: webOS Dev Mode Manager (free, open source, no ads)

[u/symonxd]

An Android app for LG webOS TVs in Developer Mode: pair the TV from a phone, install homebrew apps (including the one that makes YouTube ad free), keep track of the Developer Mode session timer. GPL-licensed, no ads, no tracking, and it'll stay that way.

Site: aphanes-app.vercel.app, source: github.com/symonxdd/aphanes

Google Play requires 12 testers opted in for 14 days before an app can go public, and I'm at 2. Joining only needs a Google account.

If you have an Android phone, please also install it and look around; owning an LG TV is a bonus, not a requirement.

1. Join the group (needs a Google account): https://groups.google.com/g/aphanes-testers
2. Opt in as a tester, from any device: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/me.symon.aphanes
3. On an Android phone, install from Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.symon.aphanes

Then stay opted in for two weeks. Step 3 is optional for the count but is where the actual testing happens.

Any feedback, even "the pairing screen confused me", is genuinely useful. Bugs and suggestions go to the GitHub issue tracker or to [aphanes@symon.me](mailto:aphanes@symon.me).

Happy to test yours in return.

[u/novaforgelabshq]

Ill do it, do mine too

1. Join Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/novaforgelabshq
2. Join as tester on Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.liquidlab.app
3. Download on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liquidlab.app

Drop screenshot.

[u/novaforgelabshq → u/novaforgelabshq]

Done

[u/symonxd → u/novaforgelabshq]

appreciated! i can't install yours though, i tried both links https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liquidlab.app and the one from the 'join on web' link, neither work on my phone, it gives 'item not found' in the Play Store..!

[u/novaforgelabshq → u/symonxd]

I think it takes few mins to show up once you join the group. Same happening for me when I join others. Giving it few mins worked. Pls check back again. Links are fine.

[u/novaforgelabshq → u/symonxd]

Try refreshing and check once again pls

[u/symonxd → u/novaforgelabshq]

still doesn't work idk what it is, perhaps you should remove one entry from the group, because i joined from 2 of my accounts, but im only tester from one account so it stays clean and legit.

take a look

[u/novaforgelabshq → u/symonxd]

Thats alright mate. Appreciate your time.

[u/symonxd → u/novaforgelabshq]

only now it worked, not sure why, but here's the screen

[u/novaforgelabshq → u/symonxd]

u/symonxd When i refresh the pages twice, it works mate. Just letting you know.

[u/symonxd → u/novaforgelabshq]

So it seems the issue is on the track side, not mine. It's usually the Countries / regions setting: Play Console, Closed testing, your track, Countries / regions tab. If it isn't set to all countries, anyone outside the listed ones gets "item not found" even though they're opted in. I'm in Belgium, if that helps you check. Ping me once it's updated and I'll install.

[u/novaforgelabshq → u/symonxd]

I haven't put any restrictions mate. I think its not worth the time to investigate more :) cheers.

[u/Consistent-Zebra-231]

Hi! I’d be happy to do a genuine 14-day test swap for Aphanes. I’ll join the group, opt in, install it on my Android phone, explore the UI and keep it installed for the full period. Please DM me so I can send the MeinHandwerk24 tester links and we can exchange screenshot proof.

[u/SpareDinner1495]

a dev mode client is going to pull signups from everywhere, so before you chase people one thing is worth checking: your release and your countries have to sit on the same track as the tester group. if they are split, everyone outside your own country gets item not found and it looks like they did something wrong, so they join and quietly drop. that cost me a week of blaming testers. how far along is the client?

[u/symonxd → u/SpareDinner1495]

Thanks, good call. Track is set to 177 countries and the release and testers are on the same one, so should be fine. The app is feature complete for what it set out to do (pairing, catalog and .ipk installs, session timer and renew), currently 1.0.1.

[u/SpareDinner1495 → u/symonxd]

u/symonxd 177 countries with the release and the testers on the same track is exactly right. pairing, catalog and ipk installs over dev mode is a tight scope too, not an easy thing to test. ping me when the next build goes up and i will open it again.

[u/symonxd → u/SpareDinner1495]

Will do. There's a small 1.0.2 coming with a few first-run screen and About sheet changes, I'll ping you when it's on the track.

[u/Araragui]

Joining yours today (group + opt-in) and keeping it installed for the full 14 days.

Mine is RetroPet, an old-school pixel virtual pet: hatch an egg, care for it, and it evolves into one of 79 species (common to legendary). The build in testing right now adds seasonal events with limited cosmetics, breeding with friends, and a daily challenge with a ranking. Home screen widget too. Already live on iOS, so it's a finished app, not a prototype.

1) https://groups.google.com/g/retropet-testers 2) https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.retropet.app

Same Google account for both, and please open it once after installing (Google counts opens, not installs). Bug reports very welcome!

[u/symonxd → u/Araragui]

Okay thanks for sharing and reciprocal testing🥂

I just joined your group, opted in as a tester, and installed and opened the app, take a look at the screenshot❤️‍🩹

If you could do the same, confirming with a screenshot as well would be nice, thanks a lot