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+# Android eframe template
+A basic eframe template with android support.
+
+## Compile for Desktop
+Run cargo as normal
+```
+cargo build
+```
+
+## Compile for Web
+use [Trunk](https://trunkrs.dev/#install).
+```
+trunk build
+```
+
+## Compile for Android
+use [xbuild](https://github.com/rust-mobile/xbuild).
+```
+x build --platform android --arch arm64
+```
+
+If this fails check that you have the required external build tools installed with
+```
+x doctor
+```