From b494c31c72ef0639a511b05d53b59aa6be7f4b1d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Damontecres Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:37:01 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Readme updates --- README.md | 18 ++++++------------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ea5f5526..17c16358 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,16 +1,12 @@ # Wholphin - an OSS Android TV client for Jellyfin -This is an Android TV client for [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org/). It aims to provide a Plex inspired UI experience for users migrating from Plex to Jellyfin. +> "Never half-phin two jellies. Always wholphin one jelly." -This is not a fork of the [official client](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-androidtv). The user interface and controls have been written completely from scratch. +Wholphin is an open-source Android TV client for Jellyfin. It aims to provide a different app UI that's inspired by Plex for users interested in migrating to Jellyfin. -## Motivation +This is not a fork of the [official client](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-androidtv). Wholphin's user interface and controls have been written completely from scratch. Wholphin uses the same media player (media3/ExoPlayer) as the official client. -After using Plex and its Android TV app for years, I found the official Jellyfin Android TV client UI/UX to be a barrier to using Jellyfin more, so if you wish the interface and playback controls were a bit more like Plex's Android TV app, then Wholphin might work for you! - -That said, Wholphin does not yet implement every feature in Jellyfin. It is a work in progress that will continue to improve over time. - -## Distinguishing Features +## Features - A navigation drawer for quick access to libraries, search, and settings from almost anywhere in the app - Show Movie/TV Show titles when browsing libraries @@ -53,11 +49,9 @@ The app is tested on a variety of Android TV/Fire TV OS devices, but if you enco ## Contributions -Issues and pull requests are always welcome! UI/UX improvements are especially desired! +Issues and pull requests are always welcome! Please check before submitting that your issue or pull request is not a duplicate. -Please check before submitting that your issue or pull request is not a duplicate. - -If you plan to submit a pull request, please read the [contributing guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting! +If you plan to contribute, please read the [contributing guide](CONTRIBUTING.md)! ## Acknowledgements