Need video chat / conference testers

reelportal · Jan 11, 2011

I recently published my ReelPortal video chat/conference software for Android 2.2 (using Adobe AIR 2.5) at the AppsLib market:

http://appslib.com/applications/app.html?ida=31520

I don't have a G Tablet, but would like to compile a list of devices that the app works on. So I'm looking for testers out there.

Please provide feedback if you try it. Thanks.

For more info on testing, please visit www.ReelPortal.com.

I just added another version reelportalX.apk (version 1.0.1). This version is working fine now. I suggest using it instead of the older one.

You must get Adobe AIR 2.5.1 from Android Market, or you can download the Adobe AIR SDK (http://www.adobe.com/products/air/sdk/), and get it in subdirectory runtimes\air\android\emulator, or runtimes\air\android\device. I found that Adobe doesn't allow posting the AIR apk on a website. Note: don't use the AIR link in post #6.

If you want to test chat with other folks around the world, please join the "xda" room (all lower case). Capacity is limited

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firewater2003:
Install Adobe Air 2.5.1 from here: http://download.pandaapp.com/?app=soft&controller=android&action=show&f_id=2291

Beware of TNT dashboard:
MoonPops: I kept getting the black screen while starting up ReelPortal in the TNT dashboard home, but it works fine in the Android Home Classic screen interface.

Firmwares that were confirmed to work:
Stock TNT 3588 (do NOT use TNT dashboard)
TnT 4.1.0
TNT lite 5.01
VEGAn-TAB-v1.0.0B5.1

insight3fl · Jan 11, 2011

can not find adobe air in market... running tnt 3.1.2

insight3fl · Jan 11, 2011

when I launch reelportal app, it get a blank screen

I did find adobe air 2.5 and installed it from another source.

kxs783kms · Jan 11, 2011

I installed Adobe Air and your. apk and everything installed fine. Web cam and interface came up and seems to work fine. Only problem is, I don't have anyone to chat with, so I don't know how well that works......lol.

tcrews · Jan 11, 2011

worked between my Droid 1 and my Gtablet.

jimcpl · Jan 11, 2011

insight3fl said:
when I launch reelportal app, it get a blank screen

I did find adobe air 2.5 and installed it from another source.

I found an APK for Air here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=6571754

I was going to try between my Gtab and emulator.

Air installs ok on my emulator, but reelportal.apk says "application did not install"

...

Jim

tedlogan42 · Jan 11, 2011

insight3fl said:
when I launch reelportal app, it get a blank screen

I did find adobe air 2.5 and installed it from another source.

Same experience here. Stock 3389 with performance pack. Grabbed Air from another XDA post (2.5.15320). It just comes up to a blank screen.

Can those who got it to work link the apk they located?

jimcpl · Jan 11, 2011

reelportal said:
I recently published my ReelPortal video chat/conference software for Android 2.2 (using Adobe AIR 2.5) at the AppsLib market.

I don't have a G Tablet, but would like to compile a list of devices that the app works on. So I'm looking for testers out there.

Please provide feedback if you try it. Thanks.

Enclosed is the apk file. For more info on testing, please visit the ReelPortal website.

Hi,

I found this:

http://reelportal.blogspot.com/

Is this your website?

If I'm understanding how this works (when it works), these chats go through your chat server, and the way that we would do one-to-one video chats would basically to "join" a chat on your chat server?

Thanks,
Jim

Mikeg1969 · Jan 11, 2011

Installed air and reelportal. Just a black screen for me too, running TnT lite 3.1.3

reelportal · Jan 11, 2011

reelportal.com

Jim:

Yes, that's my "readme" page for my ReelPortal dot com site. Sorry I'm not allowed to post any links

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You are correct on the server. It routes the data from the clients to each other. However, the clients can also do peer-2-peer with each other (this is the default mode). When first started, the clients all connect to my server to sign on. The server checks for name conflict and room availability, and authorizes the session. If you are in a room, the server connects you to all the clients in the room automatically. Of course, you can call individual person if you know their name(nick). You can also disconnect from any client you want.

In p2p mode, all video/audio traffic goes directly from client to client(s). The server doesn't have to process it. If you select client/server mode, then the server receives your stream and distribute it to all subscribing clients. This lessen your uplink bandwidth if you have multiple subscribers.

The next version will allow you to specify your own server. And yes, you can run your own server on linux, windows, or macOS. And perhaps other platforms too, if you are inclined to do so. An older server version is currently available from my download page, but I will release the newer version in conjunction with the next client.

reelportal · Jan 11, 2011

www.reelportal.com

kxs783kms said:
I installed Adobe Air and your. apk and everything installed fine. Web cam and interface came up and seems to work fine. Only problem is, I don't have anyone to chat with, so I don't know how well that works......lol.

To test, you can actually call yourself

. Once connected, press button 7 (P2P), and select "Send to Server" mode. Then, press one of the "blue head" on the right, then press the ">" button on the dialog. A list will appear, and your nickname is the always the first one on the list. Click it, and you should see your own stream feeding back to you. Basically:

Your video ----> Server -----> Your device

Or if you have a computer, just run the web client on your computer, join the same room on both devices, or call the other's nick to establish connection. Hope that helps.

copc · Jan 11, 2011

Link http://www.ReelPortal.com

reelportal · Jan 11, 2011

insight3fl said:
when I launch reelportal app, it get a blank screen

I did find adobe air 2.5 and installed it from another source.

If it's a blank white screen, then perhaps it's not finding the server. Is your internet connection available or slow? Ideally, I should have some status indicator to be a bit more user friendly.

insight3fl · Jan 11, 2011

I also tried the adobe air file posted here, but reelportal apk only opens to a blank screen still. What are we doing wrong?

reelportal · Jan 11, 2011

copc:

thanks for posting the link.

reelportal · Jan 11, 2011

tcrews said:
worked between my Droid 1 and my Gtablet.

cool..thanks. how's the usability? can u hear/see ok on both ends?

reelportal · Jan 11, 2011

insight3fl said:
I also tried the adobe air file posted here, but reelportal apk only opens to a blank screen still. What are we doing wrong?

can u retry...if the install was ok, then i suspect either the connection is slow, or my server is busy.

Dante_l1 · Jan 11, 2011

I ran a brief loopback test under low 4g in Philadelphia. Performance looked good but I was unable to select front camera on EVO. I will play with this some more but front camera access is a must.

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reelportal · Jan 11, 2011

Dante_l1 said:
I ran a brief loopback test under low 4g in Philadelphia. Performance looked good but I was unable to select front camera on EVO. I will play with this some more but front camera access is a must.

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

Thanks. Apparently, the front camera can't be access at this time

. I googled this:

"AIR does not currently support the front camera.

In fact, the Android OS does not natively support the front camera. The device manufacturer provides a separate Java library that makes the camera available to Java apps."

I wonder if Android 2.3 supports multiple cams.

Also, is the front camera access problem the same for all tablet devices? Or is it device dependent?

reelportal · Jan 12, 2011

To answer my own question: android 2.3 supports multiple cameras.

http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.3.html

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