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Software - Smart Van for Android

Develop the SmartVan Mobile App​

The mobile application is the main interface for the user to interact with the Smart Van system. It is available for both Android and iOS operating systems.

The application must implements all Smart Van FEATURES, and, depending on the connected Smart Van Box, it must enable/disable the available features based on the Smart Van SPECIFICATIONS provided by the Smart Van Box.

In order to contribute to the mobile application, you must have a basic knowledge of the Android or iOS development environment. Depending on the OS you want to contribute to, you must set up the respective development environment.
Then you can test your application connecting a real Smart Van Box or simulating it directly on your computer.

Android​

The Android application is developed in Java and uses the Android Studio IDE. Follow these simple steps to get your development environment up and running:

  1. Install Android Studio:
    Download and install Android Studio, the official IDE for Android development, from the official website. Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.
  2. Open Android Studio and Configure SDK: Launch Android Studio after installation. If prompted, update the IDE to the latest version.
    Navigate to "Preferences" (on macOS) or "Settings" (on Windows/Linux). Select "Appearance & Behavior" -> "System Settings" -> "Android SDK.". Install the necessary SDK Platforms and SDK Tools. Ensure you have at least one Android version installed.
  3. Set Up a Smartphone Emulator or Connect a Physical Device:
    Create a virtual device using the AVD Manager in Android Studio or connect your Android device to your computer. For the emulator, follow the prompts to set up a virtual device with the desired specifications.
  4. Clone the Smart Van App Repository:
    Clone the SV Mobile App Android repository to your local machine using Git or download the ZIP file.
  5. Open the Project in Android Studio:
    In Android Studio, select "Open an existing Android Studio project." Navigate to the location where you cloned the Smart Van app repository and open it.
  6. Sync and Build:
    Android Studio may prompt you to sync the project with Gradle. Allow it to do so. Build the project by clicking the "Build" button or selecting "Build" -> " Make Project" from the menu.
  7. Run the App:
    Choose your emulator or connected device from the list. Click the "Run" button or select "Run" -> "Run 'app'" to deploy the Smart Van app.

If you don't have a SmartVanBox available, you can always simulate one from your workstation. For any other issues, refer to the SmartVan Mobile App issues page or contact us.