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How to use XMPP/Jabber while switching between networks?
When running a Jabber client what happens (or what should happen) when switching networks (or when loosing connectivity and the GSM/UMTS modem reconnects)?
Can a mobile Android Jabber client (e.g. ...
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IM+ Disable status string
How to disable status string "On Android with IM+" when using IM+ for skype? I do not want to show that I am away from PC.
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Is there a way to share OTR keys between different applications?
I have IM+ pro installed on my phone and purchased the OTR upgrade.
On my linux laptop I have pidgin installed and the OTR plugin active.
I set both XMPP resources - laptop and nexus - to the same ...
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WhatsApp contact's icon not showing
I have WhatsApp installed on my HTC Sensation running Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread). I also have other social contact related apps such as Google Voice, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. For my Google ...
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Is there a multi-protocol chat client that doesn't require a separate account?
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 ...
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Still visible after I deleted my WhatsApp account
I've deleted my WhatsApp account according to the official instructions.
Unfortunately I'm still visible to my friends and they can still send me messages. But with a deleted account that shouldn't ...
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Is there an Android Equivalent to iMessage?
I don't get mobile reception at home and would love to be able to send and receive SMS either via the phone or by computer. I currently use Skype to send SMS but can't receive that way. I have tried ...
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I can't create Viber shortcuts in the Home Screen
I've set up shortcuts to chats with certain contacts in Whatsapp and I wanted to do the same with Viber, but when I go to "Personalize" -> "Shortcut" -> "Viber" it doen't work as expected. One of 2 ...
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How can I get the QuickContactBadge to show an action for sending Instant Messages?
I'm wondering if there are any instant messaging apps which link to contact data fields and use intents to add a Send Instant Message action to the QuickContactBadge shown in many places when clicking ...
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Are there any Jabber (XMPP) apps out there that support jabber conferencing?
I've tried several, and so far I can't get one that will just work with my work jabber + conferencing (jabber 'rooms'). They all seem mostly clunky. Does anyone have a rec that has worked well for ...
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Why do Instant Messaging apps sometimes lose messages or only receive one side of a conversation? [closed]
(I am asking this here because this may have something to do with Android's Push C2DM support or its Wifi Sleep Policy.)
Suppose I have this conversation in Facebook or MSN:
When I check my ...
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How can I turn off Facebook IM permanently?
Since I got a new google phone (G2) the facebook app has been running constantly. I turn it off and it still is running for some reason. Not a problem except that it always looks like I'm screwing ...
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Why does AIM need my phone number? And why can't it find it?
The stock IM application has been complaining that it "can't access my phone number" when I try to connect to AIM. I've been able to connect when I'm using a wireless connection a few times, but never ...
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How can I chat with BlackBerry users?
Is there an app that lets me chat with BlackBerry users just by adding their PINs? Something that simulates that my Android phone belongs to the BlackBerry network?
I know there are multiplatform ...
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Can I make eBuddy be the default instant messanger?
Was wondering if anyone knows of a way to make eBuddy be the default instant messenger. I'm running on a Galaxy S Captivate. When you click on a contact's icon, it pops up a little toolbar with ...
