Sentinels Sidekick Android - call for beta testers

As you may have heard, Handelabra Games is working on a native Android version of Sentinels Sidekick. We are at the point where we are looking for alpha/beta testers to try it out and provide feedback.

Testers should have both an Android tablet and an Android phone; the more devices the merrier. Your role will be to install and use the beta builds of the app and provide feedback on problems, suggestions, general reaction, etc.

All beta testers that participate and provide feedback will receive a free copy of the final app upon release.

To sign up: just post a reply here. Please include what Android devices you own, along with operating system versions.

We will go through the responses and send invitations within a few days. Thanks!

I'd love to! I have a Kindle Fire HD (don't have it with me so can't tell you more than that right now) and a Motorola Defy XT with Android 2.3.7.

I only have a phone, not a tablet.  It is an LG Optimus G LG-LS970.  I don't have a Google account assigned to it.  It is currently running Android 4.1.2, under Linux kernel 3.4.0.  I am seriously considering installing either CyanogenMod, or possibly Jolla (which has a double Android compatibility layer).  It also has Google Services Framework disabled, because it kept giving me a notification about a system update which would never successfully install, and I wanted to get rid of the annoying notification for this update.  I think disabling this has prevented me from receiving push notifications for the RTV6 app I have installed.  I also have Unknown Sources allowed, as without a Google account assigned, I would be otherwise unable to install apps.

That said, I would still be interested, assuming I qualify.

I don't have an Android tablet, but I'd like to put my name in, in case it bears fruit.  I have a Galaxy S4 running version 4.2.2.

I am in a similar situation. I have an S3 version 4.3, but I don't have a tablet.

I also have a Kindle Paperwhite, and some sort of app for it would be awesome (especially with it's extremely low power usage).  However, the KDK is currently in limited beta, and I'm not sure how to load apps made with the KDK onto an ePaper Kindle device other than the Kindle store, and the developer has to pay bandwidth on downloads, typically factoring it into the cost of the app, as the consumers don't pay directly for bandwidth themselves.

I have a Hannspree HSG1164 Hannspad running v3 of Android (not the original software). No fancy phone, mine can just about support text messaging - pretty far off loading any apps onto it you can see how cutting edge I am with technology.

I have a Nexus 5 running 4.4.2 and a Moto X running 4.4.  I also have some older phones, HTC Inspire 4G and Galaxy S2, that I could use if desired.  No tablet anymore unfortunatly.  Maybe Santa will bring me a Nexus 7?

I've got a kindle fire and a LG phone with virgin mobile. I can't remember the exact type, but looking in the menus I have a model # VM670 running Android 2.2.1

I'd probably, given the choice, use the kindle more than the phone both for battery life and size reasons, but I'd love to try and test this thing out.

My wife has a Nexus something-or-other (not sure the version of Android) from work that I _might_ be able to talk her into letting me use.

I have a SIII running Android 4.1.2

Interested!

Asus Transformer 101, running on Android 4.0.3

I also just remembered that I also have an Ouya.  Sure, probably not the best android device to use for something like this, as well as the fact that apps which are not Ouya aware tend not to have the best experience, but it's still a platform I can test.

I would love to get in on this too. I have an old Samsung Epic (Galaxy S1 with a physical keypad), an LG Optimus G for my main phone, and my girlfriend has a Samsung Galaxy S2 that I always fiddle with. No tablet, unfortunately.

The LG Optimus G is running Android 4.1.2

I'll check on the other two later tonight when I get home.

EDIT: I received a Kindle Fire HDX for Christmas in addition to these phones. 

My boyfriend has a Nexus 4 phone and a Nexus 7 tablet which he's happy for me to playtest on, both running kitkat 4.4.

And while I'm here, I have to say that I absolutely love the app on my iPad mini retina. :)

Hello,

I could help out but I only have an tablet (Nexus 7 Android 4.4).  I already own and use (and love) Sentinels Sidekick on iPad.

Looking forward to more great things to come.

Will IPads and Android be able to interact, or is that something still in the future?

I have a Kindle HD I can try it on, and would love to test it.

so just for "poops and giggles" as they say, I went ahead and ran this:

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nobody get your hopes up, we DEFINITELY won't be releasing to OUYA any time soon. but there's a certain delecious irony in the very first public showing of the android version running on an unsupported device!

I doubt they can interact using the new built in iOS feature allowing communications between iOS devices.  However, there is a protocol known as AllJoyn which is supposed to allow computers and devices communicate with each other, reguardless of the operating system running (so long as the AllJoyn framework has been ported to that operating system), and without need for an internet connection (such as bluetooth or WiFi Direct or whatever).

it's a feature we will consider working towards in the future but it's definitely not a 1.0 feature. it's an explicitly supported iOS 7 feature that we would have to essentially rewrite for android, and then write a way for them to communicate with each other. way too hard for the time being.

Yay! I contributed something!

I have a Kindle Fire and a Samsung Note 3 (no idea what those operating systems are but they're the stock OS's). I'll be glad to help out and provide some feedback. 

I have a Kindle Fire and a Samsung Galaxy S...2?  Maybe 3?  Not sure...how would I figure out an operating system?

I guess what I'm saying is that I'm interested.

I'm interested 
ASUS Transformer

and a samsung SIIIs  

I'd love to participate.  I have an:

Sprint HTC One (Android 4.2)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (Android 4.1.1)

Let me know if I can help.

I'd also like to test! Though I also only have a phone and no tablet. Phone is a Virgin Mobile branded HTC EVO 3D running ICS/4.0.

I have a first gen Nexus 7 running 4.4, if that helps.

My android phone is so old it's probably not relevant (HTC Legend running 2.3.7 Cyanogen)

My other job is actually an Android engineer so I have access to quite a few devices and I'm willing to help out. Among a few others that comes and goes so I won't say I have access to them (but I could try it on them if the opportunity arises), I always have access to these four for compatibility testing on anything I need:

ye olde schoole original HTC G1 (320x480, 1.6)

HTC Hero (320x480, 2.1)

Samsung Epic (aka. Galaxy S with a slide out physical keyboard. 800x480, Cyanogen, running 4.0.4)

Toshiba AT101 (non-US 10" Tablet, the western market version of it is called Thrive, 1280x800, 4.0.4)

I also do have an Ouya, but I really don't see any benefit in having the sidekick app on there. If need be, however, I'm willing to give it a run on it.

I'd love to be in on the Beta.

I'm running Android 4.2.2 on my Galaxy S4, awaiting the push to 4.3 from AT&T.

I've got an Ouya too … didn't even think about it 

The initial round of beta invites have been sent out via PM.

We're focusing on tablets initially, so don't fret if you haven't received an invite. When we are ready to widen the program and include phone-only users, we'll send out some more invitations.

Would love to be on the phone-only tester list.  (Samsung Galaxy SIII, Android 4.3)

I have a Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 phone running 4.2.2 and an Asus Transformer Pad TF300T running 4.2.1.

I actually came to this site after buying the game on Friday (had played other people's copies before) looking for an Android version of the App, so am very interested in the beta test!

Best way to check phone / tablet type and version of operating system you are running is to go into the settings and then select "About Device" (or "About tablet"). That should show you the device name, the model number and the Android version.

Late to this party but I'd still like to be involved. Have a samsung galaxy tab 3 running android 4.2.2

I'm familiar with sidekick as I have been using it on my iphone for a while. 

Ah, then I have a Galaxy S II, Android version 4.1.2. Thanks!

would be happy to help. I have a Galaxy S3 running cyanogenmod 11(android 4.4), nexus 7 2012 eddition running android 4.3 could upgrade to android 4.4. motorola droid 2 running cyanogenmod 7(gingerbread), and finally a barns and noble nook color running CyanogenMod 10.1, based on Android 4.2.2.. 

Hey there - if its not too late, I'd love to help out with testing, I was actually coming to the forum to see if there was any chatter about an android version. I have a Kindle Fire HD (this year's version), a Samsung Galaxy Tab, and a T-Mobile G2x running 2.2.2. Another person in my group has a GS III that we could test on as well.

Hmm… How about a Surface Pro tablet running either BlueStacks or Windroy?

Nexus 7 user here if you still looking for testers. Android version 4.1.1 

Edit to add a Motorola G. Android version 4.4.2 as of today :)

I dont know if there are still beta invites being sent out, but I have a Nexus 10 and would be happy to give any app a test also.

Also interested here.

I have a Samsung galaxy Tab 2 and a Motorola Droid Razr HD.

interested

Kindle Fire HD

Samsung Galaxy S4 android version 4.3

If still available then I would be interested, I have an HTC One running Android 4.3 and a Nexus 7 running Android 4.4.2.

Definitely interested in helping to test this out.

LG G Pad 8.3 gpe - Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy SIII  - Android 4.3

If this is still open, I'd _really_ be up for joining the beta.  I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1".

If you are still interested in testers I have a galaxy note 8.0.

Beta testing is currently underway, but we will be sending out more invites in the future. So what I'm saying is.. there's a chance =)

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and a Nexus 10, if you're end up needing more testers.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, Android 4.0.4. I'm interested!

I mean if there's a chance. 

Samsung Nexus 10 Android 4.4.2

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.3

Asus Nexus 7 (2nd gen) Android 4.4.2

1 in 1 million? I'll wait right here for your response. This is exciting. I am going to start working on my Thank You speech. :)

Hi there from Germany,

just got this awesome game and would love to test the sidekick app on my:

Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.1.2

Thanks in advance!

The only android device I have is Tracer's Ovo Lite GT, which is a piece of crap that's only able to read and write docs properly, though it does run Star Command pretty well, for some reason.

I will inconspicuously place my reminder right here.

Let's get those chances up to 2 in a million.  Yeeeahhhh!

Galaxy Tab 3 with Android 4.2.2

If you're still looking for testers, I have three devices I can test on:

• Nexus 4 running 4.4.2
• Nexus 10 running 4.4.2
• Thunderbolt running 4.0.4

Hello from Australia!

I love SotM, and would love to test the Android Sentinels Sidekick app on my:

1. Nexus 7 tablet 4.4.2
2. S2 Samsung phone 4.1.2

Hey,

Sounds awesome and would love to give it a go.

I have a Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2?)

I'd love to beta test.

I have both a phone and tablet

Motorala Droid

v4.1.2

Nexus 7 Tablet

v4.4.2

Brian Uhrig

Same as others, don't know if you still need them, but I've got a Galaxy S4 (phone) and a Galaxy Note 2014 edition (tablet).

The initial release of Sidekick for Android (tablet only) will happen soon. After that, we'll be sending some more invites as we prepare to add Android phone support. So keep an eye on your PMs =)

If you are still looking i have;

2 Samsung galaxies S3's, running 4.3, and a kindle fire HDX 7 running fire os 3.0

I'd love to participate if you still need more testers.

I have a Nexus 5 and a Nexus 7 (first gen).  I'm kind of a Nexus fanboy, lol.

I would like to participate as well if able. I have two Samsung Galaxy S4 running 4.3. There is also two other members of my playgroup that use android, I can get details on their phones if you still will need more testers.

Can I still get in on this?

Kindle Fire running CM11 (4.4)

Galaxy S Captivate on 4.1.1

Galaxy S 3 on 4.4

Galaxy S4 on 4.3

Totally willing to downgrade to old OS on the Captivate and S 3 if that would be of use.

I would love to get in on this also. 

I have a Galaxy S4 4.3

Galaxy S4 Active 4.3

Kindle fire 3.0

and a 

Galaxy Tab 2 (which i forget what version it's on and my wife has it atm).

I would love to help the Sentinels community.

Yep I have a Kindle Fire HD would love to test this out!

I have a kindle Fire HD. I would love to get in on this.

I would like to be considered for any further testing.

Galaxy S3 v4.1.2

Nexus 7 v4.3

Toshiba Thrive v3.1

Looking forward to the final product. 

Hmm what's this? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handelabra.sentinelssidekick

Official announcement will drop tomorrow, but you know we love you guys =)

I don't really use my nexus, but I bought it out of principle because I enjoy the iOS implementation.

Thanks! The Android version will be playing a bit of catch-up to iOS for a while, but we're committed to moving it along.

will sentinel sidekick also be in amazon app store?

It will be soon. We're initially launching on Google Play. Our next immediate goals are Android phone support, Amazon Appstore, and official artwork.

Do you have a general idea when it wil hit the Amazon App store?

No, but it's one of the next things we are working on. And once we submit it to Amazon, there is a review process that can take an unknown amount of time. So all we can say is "soon".

CURSE YOU AMAZON AND YOUR FORCED APP STORE ON KINDLE!

Sorry had to get that out of my system.

I saw your note in the other thread about official artwork driving sales,  but for my $2.49 (already happily paid) I'd rather have Vengeance support before art.  The Sentinels and V5 can be a real pain to manage in the normal method, so I'm more likely to use the app for them than for any other scenario.   Or, I would be,  if I could

If the Beta is still open, I'm in.

Nexus 7 

GS4