1) Software mining running on Android, or any other devices not designed for bitcoin mining, is incredibly inefficient. For example a Core 2 PC can do about 3-30 Megahash a second, an ASIC about 3 terrahash a second. This is 100,000 to 1 million times faster. So you need a million or so basic CPU devices to equal one modern ASIC miner.
2) On an Android device the mining software would probably only run in foreground. If you really wanted to do any mining of alts or bitcoin it would also need to run in background. This may be impractical because of current draw when running on a battery.
3) You would need to make certain the software can connect to a pool if you really intended mining with android software. This can be difficult enough with a dedicated miner.
If anyone has actually managed to use an Android device to connect to a pool, and then clocked up some coin at the pool, please let us know. Effect on battery recharges, background or foreground, amount mined, which coin etc.
Topic: Mining using Android ? - page 2. (Read 8353 times)
It may be a stupid question but I was wondering if it's possible to mine using our Android phones or iOS . I'am new at mining world and never mined , not even using my Computer .
I've found this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jordanrulz.droidbtc&hl=en
Does it really work ? and most of all It worth it or not ? Or I will just kill my battery and I won't have any cash at all. Gracias
I've found this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jordanrulz.droidbtc&hl=en
Does it really work ? and most of all It worth it or not ? Or I will just kill my battery and I won't have any cash at all. Gracias
The above post is right you do need to read more or use google and the search bar on this forum. However here is the reply to your question incase anyone else that is curious comes by this thread.
It is completely possible to mine with anything that has the ability to perform basic math functions and connection to the internet. So your phone complies with these standards.
There are many apps out there the best for andorid is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miner&hl=en You can mine most of the cryptos out their with it, however it more than likely will not be profitable. Now if you had free power free cooling equipment and thousands of androids laying in your drawer as well as the ability to monitor for overheating and fires constantly. You may be able to do something with them. However most of the time this is not the case. If you would like to try it out however to get your feet wet in mining i definitely suggest it!
Not Bitcoins, but you can this new alt coin:
http://www.mangocoinz.com/
Works off your phone's accelerometer, so if you run in place, shake it, or move alot, you'll see the coin amount go up.
Not sure if it's tradeable at Cryptsy or an exchange, but there's been a little buying and selling in the Alt section.
Personally, I wouldn't waste my time with it.
Mining at home (for profit) is essentially dead. Mining for hobby is alive and well, just make sure it's cheap and uses very little electricity. Just don't expect to make anything of significance, and you should be fine.
http://www.mangocoinz.com/
Works off your phone's accelerometer, so if you run in place, shake it, or move alot, you'll see the coin amount go up.
Not sure if it's tradeable at Cryptsy or an exchange, but there's been a little buying and selling in the Alt section.
Personally, I wouldn't waste my time with it.
Mining at home (for profit) is essentially dead. Mining for hobby is alive and well, just make sure it's cheap and uses very little electricity. Just don't expect to make anything of significance, and you should be fine.
you need to read more .......a lot more
It may be a stupid question but I was wondering if it's possible to mine using our Android phones or iOS . I'am new at mining world and never mined , not even using my Computer .
I've found this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jordanrulz.droidbtc&hl=en
Does it really work ? and most of all It worth it or not ? Or I will just kill my battery and I won't have any cash at all. Gracias
I've found this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jordanrulz.droidbtc&hl=en
Does it really work ? and most of all It worth it or not ? Or I will just kill my battery and I won't have any cash at all. Gracias
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