Currently, the app is maintained in two branches, namely `v1+` and `v2+`. The `v1+` is maintained in the `develop` branch and the `v2+` is maintained in the `develop-2.x` branch. The older version is written partially in `java` and `kotlin`, but we intend to write the latest version completely in `kotlin`.
Clone the repository by running `git clone https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat.Android.git` in your terminal. To build the v1.0+ of the app, run `git checkout develop` and to build the v2.0+, run `git checkout develop-2.x`.
Clone the repository by running `git clone https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat.Android.git` in your terminal. To build the v1.0+ of the app, run `git checkout develop` and to build the v2.0+, run `git checkout develop-2.x`.
Since both the versions use `kotlin` for some or all of their classes, following are the common prerequisites for both versions:
## How to build
- Android Studio 3.0+ comes with built in kotlin support, so install the latest version (3.0+) of Android Studio (recommended). For older versions, you need to manually install kotlin plugin. Go to `File > Settings > Plugins` and search for `kotlin` and install it. You'll need to restart the IDE in order to see the changes.
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- Kotlin is already configured in the project. To check, go to `Tools > Kotlin > Configure Kotlin in project`. A message saying kotlin is already configured in the project pops up. You can update kotlin to the latest version by going to `Tools > Kotlin > Configure Kotlin updates` and download the latest version of kotlin.
### Instructions specific to version
#### v1.0+
#### v1.0+
- After checking out to `develop` branch as mentioned above, simply import the project in Android Studio.
#### v2+
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- In order to build and install the apk directly to the connected device, run `./gradlew installDebug`.
### Android Studio
- After importing the project in android studio, go to `Run > Run app` and then select your device, or create a new virtual device by following the wizard.
- After importing the project in android studio, go to `Run > Run app` and then select your device, or create a new virtual device by following the wizard.
