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+# melonDS Android port
+This is a WIP Android frontend for the melonDS Android port. For the Android port of the emulator, check out https://github.com/rafaelvcaetano/melonDS-android-lib
+
+# What is working
+*  Device scanning for ROMS
+*  Games can boot and run
+*  Touch input
+*  Game saves (I think)
+
+# What is missing
+*  Hardware input
+*  Sound (must find the correct settings)
+*  Save states
+*  Settings
+
+# Performance
+Performance is currently terrible and not suitable for use. Right now, this is more of a proof of concept that anything else. But at least we now know that it (kinda) works.
+
+# Building
+1.  Clone the project, including submodules with:
+    
+    `git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/rafaelvcaetano/melonDS-android.git`
+2.  Open the project in Android Studio.
+3.  Hit Run