lbry-android/README.md

# LBRY Android
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An Android browser and wallet for the [LBRY](https://lbry.com) network.


<img src="https://spee.ch/@lbry:3f/android-08-homepage.gif" alt="LBRY Android GIF" width="384px" />


## Installation
The minimum supported Android version is 5.0 Lollipop. There are two ways to install:

1. Via the Google Play Store. Anyone can join the [open beta](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/io.lbry.browser) in order to install the app from the Play Store.
1. Direct APK install available at [http://build.lbry.io/android/latest.apk](http://build.lbry.io/android/latest.apk). You will need to enable installation from third-party sources on your device in order to install from this source.

## Usage
The app can be launched by opening **LBRY** from the device's app drawer or via the shortcut on the home screen if that was created upon installation.

## Running from Source
Clone the repository and open the project in Android Studio. Android Studio will automatically run the initial build process. Click the Run button to launch the app on your simulator or connected debugging device after the build process is complete.

## Contributing
Contributions to this project are welcome, encouraged, and compensated. For more details, see https://lbry.io/faq/contributing

## License
This project is MIT licensed. For the full license, see [LICENSE](LICENSE).

## Security
We take security seriously. Please contact security@lbry.com regarding any security issues. Our PGP key is [here](https://keybase.io/lbry/key.asc) if you need it.

## Contact
The primary contact for this project is [@akinwale](https://github.com/akinwale) (akinwale@lbry.com)