What is Conversations?
Conversations is a Jabber/XMPP client designed specifically for Android 6.0+ smartphones, providing a unique mobile messaging experience. It supports file sharing with embedded images in chats, end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy, and dynamic history loading that synchronizes messages across multiple devices.
The app includes features like read markers, conference creation for group chats, and mobile optimizations to minimize battery impact. As an open-source application licensed under GPLv3, Conversations allows users to review and modify the code while maintaining security through TLS encryption and federated XMPP protocol support.
Features
- File Sharing: Easily share files and embed images directly into chats
- End-to-End Encryption: OMEMO and OpenPGP support for enhanced privacy
- Message Synchronization: Dynamic history loading and multi-device message sync
- Group Chats: Easy conference creation with automatic server setup
- Mobile Optimizations: Low battery impact with stream management features
Use Cases
- Secure private messaging with end-to-end encryption
- Group communication through conference chats
- File and image sharing in conversations
- Multi-device messaging synchronization
- Privacy-focused communication without Google dependencies
FAQs
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How do I install Conversations?
Conversations can be installed by purchasing it from the Google Play Store for automatic updates and beta access, or by building the APK from source code available on Codeberg using gradle. -
How do I create an account?
You can create an XMPP account by selecting 'register new account on server' within the create account dialog, using providers like conversations.im or other federated XMPP servers. -
How does the address book integration work?
Conversations uses the name and profile picture from your Android address book for contacts with Jabber IDs, without uploading contacts to servers or requiring write permissions.
