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tsutsen/cemu

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TLDR

An early, experimental Android port of Cemu, the Wii U emulator, not yet ready for public issues, pull requests, or general use.

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  root((Cemu Android port))
    What it does
      Wii U emulator
      Android port
      Early experimental stage
    Tech stack
      C++
    Status
      No timeline
      Issues closed for now
      Missing desktop features
    Links
      Official Cemu website
      Main Cemu repository

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Track early progress on bringing the Cemu Wii U emulator to Android devices.

USE CASE 2

Reference the license terms before reusing code from this port or its dependencies.

USE CASE 3

Check back later once the project author says it is stable enough for contributions.

What is it built with?

C++

How does it compare?

tsutsen/cemuachanana/mavsdkalange/llama.cpp
Stars00
LanguageC++C++C++
Last pushed2024-05-20
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyhardmoderatemoderate
Complexity5/54/54/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1day+

No build or installation instructions are provided yet, the project is not intended for general use.

Mozilla Public License 2.0, source code changes to covered files must be shared, but the project can still be used in larger works with different licenses.

In plain English

This repository is an early, experimental Android port of Cemu, a Wii U emulator originally written in C and C++ for desktop computers. An emulator is a program that lets one kind of computer, in this case a phone or tablet running Android, run software originally made for a different device, in this case the Nintendo Wii U game console. The README is very sparse and mostly consists of warnings rather than instructions. It states plainly that the project is still early and experimental, and that stability, performance, and features are not guaranteed. It also notes that some functionality present in the desktop version of Cemu may be missing here. There is no stated timeline for when this Android port will be finished or when new features will be added. The author explicitly asks people not to open issues or pull requests yet, saying that development is ongoing and that contributions will be welcome once the project reaches a more stable point. For anyone wanting general information about Cemu itself rather than this specific Android port, the README points to the official Cemu website and the main Cemu repository, where the original desktop project lives. The project is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, with an exception for files inside the dependencies folder, which keep the licenses of their original source code, and for a small number of individual files in the src folder that have their own license notes in their file headers. Beyond these details, the README does not describe installation steps, supported devices, or how to build the app, since the project is not yet at a stage meant for general use.

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Prompt 1
Explain the current state of the Cemu Android port based on this repository's README.
Prompt 2
What does the Mozilla Public License 2.0 mean for using code from this repository?
Prompt 3
Why does this repository ask people not to open issues or pull requests yet?
Prompt 4
Where should I go for general information about the desktop version of Cemu?

Frequently asked questions

What is cemu?

An early, experimental Android port of Cemu, the Wii U emulator, not yet ready for public issues, pull requests, or general use.

What language is cemu written in?

Mainly C++. The stack also includes C++.

What license does cemu use?

Mozilla Public License 2.0, source code changes to covered files must be shared, but the project can still be used in larger works with different licenses.

How hard is cemu to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1day+ to a first successful run.

Who is cemu for?

Mainly developer.

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