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AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client 1.8.40

7.4 MB / 50K+ Downloads / Rating 3.5 - 529 reviews


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AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client, developed and published by Rockliffe, has released its latest version, 1.8.40, on 2019-01-31. This app falls under the Communication category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 50000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.5, based on 529 reviews.

AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.mailsite.astrachat

Updated: 6 years ago

Developer Name: Rockliffe

Category: Communication

New features: Show more

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

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App Rating

3.5
Total 529 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2020-08-17
It seems to be impossible to change the configured server address. I wanted to switch from direct server address/port to a SRV resource record but it seems that I would have to delete the whole app data and start over.

1 ★, on 2020-03-28
This app fails in even basic functionality. How can it be that the only way to add a friend is to manually type in their email? It's also buggy, requiring a close/reopen cycle before the contacts list will update - and occasionally messages will display the wrong nickname which can be highly confusing.

3 ★, on 2019-10-31
Using 3x Samsung devices and Openfire XMPP server on LAN. Astra set to allow battery use even during sleep etc... all clients regularly time out then can't see each other. Openfire is not running a firewall. I don't think this client is reliable and there seems no way to change timeout or keepalive values anywhere to check what's going on. Calls connect but no sound or anything.

1 ★, on 2020-07-13
Very unreliable. Messages have sometimes taken days to come through.

1 ★, on 2020-04-03
This app is pony even with the right login details it won't even log you in then freezes shuts down and then won't let me do anything else

4 ★, on 2018-12-08
Add password change and XMPP unregister please. Used to keep Miranda on my PC for accounts management.

Previous Versions

AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client 1.8.40
2019-01-31 / 7.4 MB / Android 4.0+

AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client 1.7.41
2018-10-31 / 6.8 MB / Android 4.0+

About this app

AstraChat is a lightweight standalone Jabber (XMPP) client application that connects directly to your XMPP server without any proxies in-between.

AstraChat includes all of the features of modern Messengers including VoIP Calling, Voice Messaging, Picture and file Sharing, Group Chat, Presence and Last Seen.

AstraChat is always connected to your XMPP server in the background and provides you with immediate push notifications of new messages.

AstraChat is very efficient with the network connection and data consumption so you can be confident that it will use very little of your battery or data allowance.

• Reliable direct connection to the XMPP server
• VoIP calling between clients using Jingle
• Voice messaging between clients
• Fast picture sharing between clients
• Group chats
• No proxy server that might compromise your password or message content
• No account to sign up - just download and connect to your own server
• Secure connection with SSL and TLS
• Compatible with all XMPP servers
• Works on all mobile and WiFi networks
• Immediate push notification of new messages
• Emoticons
• Avatars
• Is typing support
• Message delivery receipts
• Last seen presence (XEP-0012 if supported by XMPP server)
• Unlimited chat history
• Easy to use
• Simple and modern interface
• Efficient network use
• Optimized for mobile devices
• Low battery consumption
• Low network consumption

AstraChat is suitable for large or small enterprises. With AstraChat, you will be ALWAYS ON!
For more information visit https://www.astrachat.com or email support@astrachat.com.

Supported XMPP Protocols:

• RFC-3920: Core
• RFC-3921: Instant Messaging and Presence
• XEP-0012 Last Activity
• XEP-0016 Privacy Lists
• XEP-0054 vCard-temp
• XEP-0085 Chat State Notifications
• XEP-0153 vCard-Based Avatars
• XEP-0172 User Nickname
• XEP-0184 Message Delivery Receipts
• XEP-0191 Blocking Command
• XEP-0198 Stream Management
• XEP-0199 XMPP Ping
• XEP-0176: Jingle ICE-UDP
• XEP-0045: Multi User Chat

AstraChat is a product of Rockliffe Systems - developers of rock solid communication software since 1995.

New features

- Support GBoard Keyboard
- Submit Support Report
- Bug Fixes

App Permissions

Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to record audio.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows read access to the device's phone number(s].