Zinde APP is a React Native (Expo) companion application for the Zinde  mobile content sharing platform, available on both iOS and Android. The app connects directly to the Zinde web platform through its REST API, providing a seamless mobile experience for browsing, downloading, uploading, and managing content.

Users can explore wallpapers, live wallpapers, ringtones, and notification sounds through an intuitive and responsive interface. Wallpapers are displayed in a smooth grid layout, ringtones can be previewed using the built-in audio player, and live wallpapers can be viewed before downloading.

By signing in with a Zinde account, users can upload content directly from their device, manage their submissions, save favorites, and review download history. The mobile app stays synchronized with the Zinde web platform, ensuring that content, user data, and platform settings are always up to date.

For administrators, the application includes moderation tools that allow content approval, user management, and platform administration directly from a mobile device.

Browse & Search — explore all content types with filters and search
Explore phone media content — preview ringtones, wallpapers, Tones...
Upload Content — from gallery, file picker with automatic thumbnails for live wallpapers
Favorites & Downloads — bookmark content and save for offline access
Upload History — view, edit, and manage everything you've uploaded
Admin Tools — approve content, manage users, change settings from your phone
Notifications — get notified when your content is approved or rejected
Author Profiles — view public profiles, edit your own bio and avatar
Help Center — in-app support and FAQ access

This app is a companion to the Zinde Web Project. It does not include a backend service - it connects to your Zinde web platform's REST API.

Before using this app, you must have:

Purchased the Zinde Web Project on [Codester](https://www.codester.com) — this gives you the Laravel backend, database, admin panel, and REST API that the app communicates with.
Installed and deployed the Zinde Web Project on your server — the app requires a live, publicly accessible Zinde backend to function.
Configured your server (database, storage links, web server)

Technical requirements for the App
- Node.js 18+, npm
- Expo CLI (`npm install -g expo-cli`)
- EAS CLI (`npm install -g eas-cli`)
- An [Expo Account](https://expo.dev) (free tier works)
Android:** Android Studio (for local builds) or EAS Build (cloud)
iOS:** Xcode 16+ (macOS only, for local builds) or EAS Build (cloud)
- Apple Developer Account ($99/year, for publishing to App Store)
- Google Play Developer Account ($25 one-time, for publishing to Play Store)

If you already have a live Zinde web installation:

1. Note your backend URL (e.g. `https://yourdomain.com`)
2. Open the app's `.env` file
3. Set `EXPO_PUBLIC_BACKEND_URL=https://yourdomain.com`
4. Rebuild the app (see Installation guide)