In this manual we will describe how to integrate Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) within your app and later how to integrate with the Appoxee messaging service in your app. http://developer.android.com/guide/google/gcm/index.html
It is recomended to have two Appoxee Applications for each one of your apps. One for development and one for Production. This way you will always be able to send test messages and to test all the functionalities without affecting the Production app.
Below are the steps for enabling Android push notifications:
Step D: Creating an Android App in Appoxee
- Log in to your Appoxee account.
- Click on the Apps tab and select Add Application.
- In the top left of the form, select the Android icon.
- Enter your Google Project ID and Google API Key.
- Enter your App Name.
- To enable your application's inbox, check Allow inbox + Rich messages.
The Inbox feature guarantees your ability to engage the user with rich messages (note that the Inbox cannot be disabled by users, as opposed to Push Notifications) and gives you the option to access features such as Feedback and More Apps . The Inbox must be used in your application's code in order to show it and utilise its features (see Android SDK integration Instructions Step 5). - Under Settings section, choose features and settings you wish to enable, including:
- Allow feedback - improves your application's rating in Google Play.
- Allow more apps - shows the user additional applications you released, allowing the user to easily install them.
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