From 7ec986d2e6c4427bb044b78a10f482c1ea645b3f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Damontecres Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:38:56 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Readme updates for v0.4.0 --- README.md | 26 ++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 45c96f5a..638cb74b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -31,29 +31,31 @@ This is not a fork of the [official client](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin ### User interface - A navigation drawer for quick access to libraries, favorites, search, and settings from almost anywhere in the app +- Integration with [Seerr](https://github.com/seerr-team/seerr) to discover new movies and TV shows - Option to combine Continue Watching & Next Up rows - Show Movie/TV Show titles when browsing libraries - Play theme music, if available +- Customize subtitle style for plain text subtitles - Search & download subtitles (requires compatible server plugin such as [OpenSubtitles](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-plugin-opensubtitles)) - Customize layout grids for libraries - Multiple app color themes +- Protect user profile switches with PIN code ### Playback -- Different media playback engines, including: - - Default ExoPlayer/Media3 - - Experimental MPV -- Plex inspired playback controls, such as: +- Different media playback engines: + - **ExoPlayer** w/ optional extra audio & AV1 software decoding + - **MPV** for direct playing anything plus ASS subtitle support +- Plex inspired playback controls: - Using D-Pad left/right for seeking during playback - Quickly access video chapters & queue during playback - Optionally skip back a few seconds when resuming playback - Live TV & DVR support - Auto play next episodes with pass out protection -- Option for automatic refresh rate switching on supported displays +- Option for automatic refresh rate & resolution switching on supported displays - Trickplay support -- Other (subjective) enhancements: - - Subtly show playback position along the bottom of the screen while seeking w/ D-Pad - - Force Continue Watching & Next Up TV episodes to use their Series posters +- Subtly show playback position along the bottom of the screen while seeking w/ D-Pad + ### Roadmap @@ -61,6 +63,8 @@ See [here for the roadmap](https://github.com/damontecres/Wholphin/wiki#roadmap) ## Installation +Using [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.damontecres.wholphin) or [Amazon appstore](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0G8RQQR9T/ref=mas_pm_wholphin) are the fastest way to install. But you can follow these instructions to install without needing an app store + Downloader Code: `8668671` 1. Enable side-loading "unknown" apps @@ -68,7 +72,7 @@ Downloader Code: `8668671` - https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-sideload-apps-android-tv/ - https://developer.android.com/distribute/marketing-tools/alternative-distribution#unknown-sources - https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-enable-apps-from-unknown-sources-on-an-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/ -1. Install the APK on your Android TV device with one of these options: +2. Install the APK on your Android TV device with one of these options: - Install a browser program such as [Downloader](https://www.aftvnews.com/downloader/), use it to get the latest apk with short code `8668671` or URL: http://aftv.news/8668671 - Download the latest APK release from the [releases page](https://github.com/damontecres/Wholphin/releases/latest) or http://aftv.news/8668671 - Put the APK on an SD Card/USB stick/network share and use a file manager app from the Google Play Store / Amazon AppStore (e.g. `FX File Explorer`). Android's preinstalled file manager probably will not work! @@ -81,9 +85,11 @@ After the initial install above, the app will automatically check for updates. T The first time you attempt an update, the OS should guide you through enabling the required additional permissions for the app to install updates. +Note: if installed via an app store, the app store will handle updates. + ## Compatibility -Requires Android 6+ (or Fire TV OS 6+) and Jellyfin server `10.10.x` or `10.11.x` (tested on primarily `10.11.3`). +Requires Android 6+ (or Fire TV OS 6+) and Jellyfin server `10.10.x` or `10.11.x` (tested on primarily `10.11`). The app is tested on a variety of Android TV/Fire TV OS devices, but if you encounter issues, please file an issue!