GCM4Public DEMO open source Apk
Apk Infos
| Version | 1.0 |
| Rating | 4.5/5, based on 6 votes |
| Size | 166.1 KB |
| Requires Android | Android 2.2+ (Froyo) |
About GCM4Public DEMO open source APK
Table Of Contents
Description
GCM4Public open-source GCM serviceThe event
During the +GDG Vilnius event Hackathon: Google Cloud Messaging for Android, this open source project was created:
https://github.com/gdgvilnius/GCM4Public-GAE-Server
The server
The Demo Android application using this GCM4Public service is open here:
https://github.com/gdgvilnius/GCM4Public-Android-Client
This is the Java class which sends GCM message:
https://github.com/gdgvilnius/GCM4Public-GAE-Server/blob/master/src/lt/andro/gcm4public/SendGCM2Clients.java
The client
To use Google Cloud Messaging for Android you need to register at Google's API console:
https://code.google.com/apis/console
This is the Java class responsible for handling GCM messages and registers on GCM4Public server:
https://github.com/gdgvilnius/GCM4Public-Android-Client/blob/master/src/lt/andro/gcm4public/GCMIntentService.java
Here you can see how device initiates registration on the GCM:
https://github.com/gdgvilnius/GCM4Public-Android-Client/blob/master/src/lt/andro/gcm4public/MainActivity.java
Sending messages
You'll get the project number (aka senderId) and API Key. These two are used in this service to send GCM notifications. And you need to provide it in this form: https://gcm4public.appspot.com/
The service is secure, because only senderId and phones registrationId are stored. The API key is not saved on server and you need to provide it every time you want to send a message to the server.
The senderId is used to filter app's users, so one application would not disturb other's users.
Multiple applications can use this single server: https://gcm4public.appspot.com/
Google App Engine
It's running on Google App Engine so it has some limitations, but I think, it might be running ok for few hundred small apps. If you have tens of thousands users, please fork the project on github and put on your separate Google App Engine account with separate daily limits.
Other resources
Blog post: http://www.andro.lt/2012/11/google-cloud-messaging-for-android.html
Google Cloud Messaging for Android by Francesco Nerieri:
https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions/gooio2012/100/
and get the slides here:
http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/io2012/presentations/live%20to%20website/100.pdf
If you want to read more, here is the link on developer.android.com about GCM for Android:
http://developer.android.com/guide/google/gcm/gs.html
Latest updates
What's new in version 1.0
Initial version.How to install GCM4Public DEMO open source APK on Android phone or tablet?
Download GCM4Public DEMO open source APK file from ApkClean, 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 (lt.andro.gcm4public-v1.0-ApkClean.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 1.0 (1) | 166.1 KB |
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