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I use Pidgin on all my desktop computers because it's completely cross-platform (even Linux) and really like it. Unfortunately they don't have a mobile app. Is there a mobile chat client that allows you to add accounts from multiple protocols (AIM, GTalk, MSN, ICQ, etc.) and DOESN'T require you to create a separate account for their service first? I've tried Trillian and IMO, but both want me to create an account for their service before I can add my other accounts.

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IM apps that don't require an additional account tend to be few and far between on Android (in my experience, anyway), but so far I've seen two:

  • eBuddy - This does have an associated "eBudy ID" account that you can register for, but you're not required to do so in order to use other protocols.
  • IM+ (free, pro) - Same as eBuddy above. Another potential selling point is that the tablet interface is much nicer, IMHO.
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Thanks; I'll take a look at those. – EmmyS Feb 27 at 17:55
IM+ looks good; didn't ask me to create a new account or ID. Will use the free version for a few days and if there are no issues will buy the pro version. Thanks. – EmmyS Feb 27 at 18:08

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