BMW e46 DIY Android Application

z0mghii · 08-30-2012, 08:49 PM

Hi everyone,

I recently created an Android app which contains a bunch of DIY's for your convenience. I'm aware that there is already an app called e46 fix it, but the developer has not updated in a long time (also glitchy/slow) and I was looking for a summer project to do and wanted to get experience in Android.

All/most information was taken from http://www.bimmerinfo.com/diy so a big thanks to whoever created that site!

Will be updating that app with more information soon, check it out!

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...56.bmw.e46.diy

If you wish to donate (not expecting any of course!):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....e46.diydonate

All advice/recommendations are appreciated, it is my first time working on Android!

Edit: Noticed some bugs, will update soon

xXortizXx · 08-30-2012, 10:19 PM

actually a useful diy database

thanks man will come in handy for future projects!

kaldE46 · 08-30-2012, 10:23 PM

Great idea. Would definitely get it if I still had my droid.

z0mghii · 08-31-2012, 02:56 PM

Updated: fixed some bugs, everything should be working except for some dead links.

Lusticles · 08-31-2012, 03:01 PM

Would be nice for the iOS

BMWSilberGrau · 08-31-2012, 04:24 PM

Awesome! Another Android developer!

Just be careful with that icon. But i highly doubt BMW will be looking for apps to remove from the Play store ;-)

Cobra · 08-31-2012, 04:59 PM

nicely done!

afstud · 08-31-2012, 05:27 PM

wow i love this app, keep adding to it for sure, Very nice work!

MeGaLoXaNa · 08-31-2012, 06:08 PM

None of the links in the maintenance section go to the correct place. I didn't check all of them, but most.

DaveUK · 08-31-2012, 07:10 PM

Looks like a nice neat app, but the links aren't all correct as stated above. Some link to the wrong articles and some others link nowhere.

z0mghii · 08-31-2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveUK

Looks like a nice neat app, but the links aren't all correct as stated above. Some link to the wrong articles and some others link nowhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeGaLoXaNa

None of the links in the maintenance section go to the correct place. I didn't check all of them, but most.

No problem, I'll fix it tonight. I rush through the links at around 5 am, was so tired

z0mghii · 08-31-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lusticles

Would be nice for the iOS

I have no experience with iOS, yet! It's very different than the other programming languages. Maybe one day!

z0mghii · 09-02-2012, 08:39 PM

App has been updated, I cross checked all the links to match!

Looking into search functionality now.

If anyone wants to design an icon for the app, be my guest!

MercForHire · 09-02-2012, 08:41 PM

i am learning ios programming. I'll try to convert it to iOS in a few month

z0mghii · 10-26-2012, 12:26 PM

Hey guys, just a quick update:

I know the app hasn't been updated in a while, but I'm still here! It's been a busy quarter, right now I'm working on implementing a database on the web where the android app can pull information. This way, every time I add a new category or guide/link, I won't have to send an update to everyone with the app. Also once I have the database up, I can let users add their own links and items into the app (need a way to regulate this of course).

Search function will be added after I finish the database.

Just some interesting facts:

The app currently has:
1,131 total user installs
562 active device installs

0 errors have been reported since the last update!!

08-30-2012, 08:49 PM	#1
z0mghii Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i View My Garage	BMW e46 DIY Android Application Hi everyone, I recently created an Android app which contains a bunch of DIY's for your convenience. I'm aware that there is already an app called e46 fix it, but the developer has not updated in a long time (also glitchy/slow) and I was looking for a summer project to do and wanted to get experience in Android. All/most information was taken from http://www.bimmerinfo.com/diy so a big thanks to whoever created that site! Will be updating that app with more information soon, check it out! Free version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...56.bmw.e46.diy If you wish to donate (not expecting any of course!): https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....e46.diydonate All advice/recommendations are appreciated, it is my first time working on Android! Edit: Noticed some bugs, will update soon Last edited by z0mghii; 08-30-2012 at 09:00 PM.

08-30-2012, 10:19 PM	#2
xXortizXx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 21 My Ride: 2000 323i sedan View My Garage	actually a useful diy database thanks man will come in handy for future projects! __________________

08-30-2012, 10:23 PM	#3
kaldE46 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SFL Posts: 499 My Ride: 2001 325i View My Garage	Great idea. Would definitely get it if I still had my droid. __________________

08-31-2012, 03:01 PM	#5
Lusticles Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Annapolis Posts: 2,728 My Ride: 325Ci View My Garage	Would be nice for the iOS __________________ number one Audi Fan

08-31-2012, 04:24 PM	#6
BMWSilberGrau OEM ///Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 296 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	Awesome! Another Android developer! Just be careful with that icon. But i highly doubt BMW will be looking for apps to remove from the Play store ;-) __________________ '04 Silbergrau Metallic 330ci ZSP / ZPP / ZCW / 6MT / VMR VB3 18" / OEM MTech II / M3 Trunk Lip / Matte Black Kidney Grills / Shadowline Trim / ST Coilovers / AUX

08-31-2012, 02:56 PM	#4
z0mghii Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i View My Garage	Updated: fixed some bugs, everything should be working except for some dead links.

08-31-2012, 04:59 PM	#7
Cobra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York\City Posts: 3,095 My Ride: '00 328i & '06 R6S View My Garage	nicely done! __________________

08-31-2012, 05:27 PM	#8
afstud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 958 My Ride: 02 & 04 325xi sports View My Garage	wow i love this app, keep adding to it for sure, Very nice work! __________________ 2002 325xi Sport 5 speed Euro clears, short shifter, style 119 wheels 2002 GMC Envoy SLT (stock)

08-31-2012, 06:08 PM	#9
MeGaLoXaNa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Shrewsbury, PA Posts: 2 My Ride: E36 325i : E46 325it View My Garage	None of the links in the maintenance section go to the correct place. I didn't check all of them, but most.

08-31-2012, 07:10 PM	#10
DaveUK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4 My Ride: Classic Mini Cooper View My Garage	Looks like a nice neat app, but the links aren't all correct as stated above. Some link to the wrong articles and some others link nowhere. __________________ Currently a classic mini owner, soon to purchase an E46 318i

09-02-2012, 08:39 PM	#13
z0mghii Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i View My Garage	App has been updated, I cross checked all the links to match! Looking into search functionality now. If anyone wants to design an icon for the app, be my guest!

09-02-2012, 08:41 PM	#14
MercForHire Sh1tty Advisor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Posts: 4,122 My Ride: 323Ci 5 Speed Black View My Garage	i am learning ios programming. I'll try to convert it to iOS in a few month __________________ Oops! My Water Pump Broke Again .................... Coolant in a Bottle

10-26-2012, 12:26 PM	#15
z0mghii Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i View My Garage	Hey guys, just a quick update: I know the app hasn't been updated in a while, but I'm still here! It's been a busy quarter, right now I'm working on implementing a database on the web where the android app can pull information. This way, every time I add a new category or guide/link, I won't have to send an update to everyone with the app. Also once I have the database up, I can let users add their own links and items into the app (need a way to regulate this of course). Search function will be added after I finish the database. Just some interesting facts: The app currently has: 1,131 total user installs 562 active device installs 0 errors have been reported since the last update!!

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