PlayTube – Mobile Video & Movie Sharing Android Native Application (Import / Upload)

🚀 Overview

The PlayTube – Mobile Video & Movie Sharing Android Native Application (Import/Upload) is a fully native Android app designed to power your own mobile video-sharing platform. It allows users to **upload videos from their device** or **import from services like YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion**, then stream, comment, like, create channels and curate playlists—all from a modern material-design mobile interface. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

With real-world experience built in—for example seamless upload/import flows, AdMob monetisation integration, multi-language support and offline/connection-fallback screens—the app offers a complete mobile companion for your video CMS backend (such as the corresponding PHP script). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Target users: Mobile-app developers, entrepreneurs building a YouTube-style platform, media and entertainment businesses wanting native Android presence, service providers offering white-label apps for clients.

✨ Key Features

• 100% Native Android Application: Optimised for performance and smooth playback on Android devices. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Video Upload & Import: Users can upload videos directly from device storage or import from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion etc. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• User Channels & Playlists: Viewers can create channels, add videos to playlists, subscribe to creators, like/dislike and comment. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• AdMob Monetisation: Built-in support for banner, interstitial and native ads for revenue generation. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• HD & Adaptive Streaming: Supports high definition playback, caching and smooth mobile streaming. (Mentioned in sales copy) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Material Design & Customisable UI: Fully customise colours, icons and translations for branding. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Offline/No-Connection Screen: Custom screen shown when network unavailable; enables graceful UX even without connection. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Multi-Language & RTL Support: Ready for global deployments with right-to-left and multiple language support. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

⚙️ Technical Stack & Requirements

• Platform: Android native app (Java/Kotlin) that integrates with the corresponding backend video-sharing script (PHP). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Languages: Java/Kotlin for Android; standard Android SDK; optionally uses Google Firebase (analytics/push notifications) as suggested. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Server Integration: Requires backend script (e.g., PlayTube PHP script) to handle uploads, imports, streaming endpoints. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Server Requirements: For backend: PHP version as per script (often PHP 7.x+), MySQL/MariaDB, FFMPEG for video processing, root access for streaming setup. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Backend Setup: Install the PlayTube PHP video CMS script on your server (version compatible as per app requirement). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
2. Configure Backend: Set your API endpoints, FFMPEG path, YouTube/Vimeo import keys in Admin Panel → Import/Upload Configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
3. Android Studio Project: Open the app source in Android Studio (ensure SDK version is compatible), locate config (e.g., API base URL) and set it to your backend domain. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
4. AdMob & Firebase: Insert your AdMob unit IDs for ads, configure Firebase for push notifications if used. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
5. Build Package: Generate signed APK or AAB via Build → Generate Signed Bundle/APK. Then publish to Google Play Store. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
6. Upload/Import Test: From the app, test upload from device and import from YouTube/Vimeo. Verify video appears in backend and plays correctly. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
7. Go Live: Optimize streaming, ensure SSL certificate, configure CDN if needed, monitor performance and user feedback.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete Android source code of PlayTube – Mobile Video & Movie Sharing Android Native Application. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
• Documentation covering installation, backend integration, Android Studio setup and publishing. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• GPL-licensed usage rights (unlimited domains/devices as listed by distributor). :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}

📱 Supported Platforms

• Android Devices: Phones and tablets running Android OS (version range specified in the app package).
• Backend Server: Linux or Windows server hosting the PlayTube CMS, capable of streaming video and managing uploads/imports.
• Web Browsers: Users can upload via backend web UI, but mobile front-end is Android native only.

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) via listing on wpshop.net – unlimited domain/device usage when bought via GPL distributor. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• Customization Tips: You may extend by adding iOS version, integrate Chromecast support, add live-streaming module, personalise UI for brand identity or integrate subscription/pay-per-view payments.
• SEO & Trust Assurance: Having a native mobile app enhances your video-sharing brand’s credibility; media-rich platforms also benefit from app store presence and higher user engagement which signals quality to search engines.
• Experience Highlight: The app supports both upload and import workflows (device + external platforms) which reflects real-world needs of creators and consumers in video-sharing ecosystems. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by doughouzlight, listed on CodeCanyon as “PlayTube – Mobile Video & Movie Sharing Android Native Application (Import/Upload)” (Item ID 21195362). :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}

🔒 Disclaimer

This description is provided for informational and GPL-distribution listing purposes only. We are not the original author or rights-holder. All trademarks, logos and brand assets remain the property of their respective owners. For production deployment, ensure you obtain a valid licence, secure your backend environment (SSL/HTTPS, backups) and comply with region-specific regulations around media streaming, copyright and user-data privacy.