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permissionlesstech/bitchat-android Installation Guide
How to install permissionlesstech/bitchat-android. Official project installation instructions and setup guide.
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Automated Install (Recommended)
Quick installation instructions for permissionlesstech/bitchat-android. This is the fastest way to complete project installation and setup.
Install via curl
curl -fsSL https://hexmos.com/ipm-install | bash &&
ipm i permissionlesstech/bitchat-androidor
Install via npx
npx @hexmos/ipm i permissionlesstech/bitchat-androidPrerequisites
Android Studio
ideVersion: Arctic Fox (2020.3.1) or newer
Android SDK
sdkVersion: API level 26 (Android 8.0) or higher
Kotlin
languageVersion: 1.8.0 or newer
Gradle
build_toolVersion: 7.0 or newer
adb
command_line_toolgit
version_controlManual Installation Methods
Manual installation instructions. How to install from GitHub source.
Direct APK Download
wget https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android/releases/download/1.7.4/app-universal-release.apk
am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d "file:///path/to/your/download/location/app-universal-release.apk" -t "application/vnd.android.package-archive"Build from Source (Android Studio)
git clone https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android.git
cd bitchat-android
File > Open... > navigate to and select the 'bitchat-android' directory
./gradlew build
./gradlew installDebugBuild from Source (Command Line - Debug)
git clone https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android.git
cd bitchat-android
./gradlew assembleDebug
adb install -r app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apkBuild from Source (Command Line - Release)
git clone https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android.git
cd bitchat-android
./gradlew assembleReleasePost Installation Steps
- Grant permissions for Bluetooth and location when prompted.
- Launch bitchat - it will auto-start mesh networking.
- Set your nickname or use the auto-generated one.
- Connect automatically to nearby iOS and Android bitchat users.
- Join a channel with `/j #general` or start chatting in public.
