Chatroom Android App

A modern Android chat application that enables real-time messaging and file sharing between users. Built with Firebase for real-time data synchronization and secure authentication.

Installation

Download the latest APK from the Releases section and install it on your Android device.

Screenshots

Features

• Real-time messaging
• Private chat rooms
• File and image sharing
• User profiles
• Firebase Authentication
• Modern Material Design UI

Technical Details

• Development Platform: Built using Sketchware, a mobile app development tool that enables creating Android apps directly on Android devices
• Platform: Android
• Backend: Firebase Realtime Database
• Storage: Firebase Cloud Storage
• Authentication: Firebase Auth
• Minimum SDK Version: Android 9.0 (API Level 28)

Required Permissions

• Internet access
• Network state access
• Read external storage
• Write external storage

Components

Activities

• MainActivity: Handles user authentication and initial setup
• BlueActivity: Main chat interface
• RedActivity: Alternative chat interface with different styling
• PrivateUserChatActivity: Handles private messaging between users
• ProfileActivity: User profile management
• DebugActivity: Development debugging interface

Key Features

1. Real-time Messaging

   • Instant message delivery
   • Message status indicators
   • Support for text messages

2. File Sharing

   • Image sharing support
   • File attachment functionality
   • Progress indicators for uploads

3. User Management

   • User authentication
   • Profile customization
   • Online status tracking

Dependencies

• Firebase Authentication
• Firebase Realtime Database
• Firebase Cloud Storage
• Google Play Services
• AndroidX Support Libraries

Security

The application implements secure communication using Firebase security rules and proper authentication mechanisms. All file transfers and messages are handled securely through Firebase's infrastructure.

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues and enhancement requests.