As of April 10, 2018, Google has transitioned from GCM (Google Cloud Messaging) to FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging).
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The Mapp Cloud Mobile SDKs are integrated with the supporting features for FCM. You are not required to integrate Google's FCM SDK in addition to the Mapp Cloud Mobile SDKs. By integrating the Mapp Cloud Mobile SDKs, you will have the supporting features for sending push notifications using FCM with Mapp Cloud.
For additional information about the GCM to FCM transition, see Google's FAQ: https://developers.google.com/cloud-messaging/faq.
New Mapp Cloud Mobile Integrations:
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- Download the latest Android FCM SDK and Android FCM Example App here: https://developers.mapp.com/#mobile-sdk.
- Follow the tutorial for the Android Application Setup for Mapp Cloud. Complete Steps A and B.
- Enable the Android FCM SDK following this tutorial: Add Android FCM SDK to Android Studio for Mapp Cloud.
- Once you have enabled the Android FCM SDK, Initialize the SDK following this tutorial: Initialize Android FCM SDK for Mapp Cloud.
- Once the SDK is initialized, you can proceed with integrating the features available in the Android SDK.
Existing Mapp Cloud Mobile Integrations Upgrading to Android FCM SDK:
The steps to upgrade the Android SDK to use FCM depends on the version of the Android SDK currently integrated with your app.
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- Download the latest Android FCM SDK and Android FCM Example App here: https://developers.mapp.com/#mobile-sdk.
- Follow the tutorial for the Android Application Setup for Mapp Cloud. Complete Steps A and B.
- Enable the Android FCM SDK following this tutorial: Add Android FCM SDK to Android Studio for Mapp Cloud.
- Once you have enabled the Android FCM SDK, Initialize the SDK following this tutorial: Initialize Android FCM SDK for Mapp Cloud.
- Once the SDK is initialized, you can proceed with integrating the features available in the Android SDK.
If you have any questions, see Android SDK FAQ's or contact Mapp Cloud Support (https://mapp.service-now.com/).