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Latest update [menu]
Added libphonenumber again for better phonenumber handling.
Description [menu]
This app show the creation of a generic messenger app - based on MQTT this app is a showcase for building messanger apps such as Viber or Whatsapp, but it is not a replacement or alternative to either of them.
The app uses TelephonyService to get your phone number, which is your unique identification on the service.
The app uses your Contact listing to initiate new chats.
No data is stored elsewhere on the app.
It also uses Internet for sending messages, note that although the messages are small (see MQTT) you should always use WiFi when possible to avoid extra charges. I will not take any responsability for extra data charges this app may cause.
Always avoid using ROAMING when connecting to internet if you're unsure about your phone service internet charges.
The source code is freely available at GitHub: https://github.com/agoransson/generic-messenger/
Please note that this app uses MQTT 3.1.1, currently there are no openly available brokers for this protocol, but you can start your own 3.1.1 broker using the testing software found at https://wiki.eclipse.org/Paho/MQTT_Interop_Testing_Day
Update: Mosquitto 1.3.1 is now available and it supports both 3.1 and 3.1.1 MQTT specs.
The application uses the Qatja MQTT client library, available at https://github.com/Qatja/android
How to install Generic Messenger APK for Android [menu]
Download Generic Messenger APK file (se.goransson.messengerapp_9_1011262.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (se.goransson.messengerapp_9_1011262.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install Generic Messenger APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download Generic Messenger APK file(se.goransson.messengerapp_9_1011262.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(se.goransson.messengerapp_9_1011262.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file se.goransson.messengerapp_9_1011262.apk on Emulator screen
Generic Messenger APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
