Chat on the Jabber network (XMPP protocol); focus on features for gateway users
About this app
The Cheogram Android app allows you to join a worldwide communication network. It especially focuses on features useful to users who want to contact those on other networks as well, such as SMS-enabled phone numbers.
Based on the app Conversations, but with unique features:
* Messages with both media and text, including animated media * Unobtrusive display of subject lines, where present * Links to known contacts are shown with their name * Show timestamps for calls * Integrates with gateways' add contact flows * When using a gateway to the phone network, integrate with the native Android Phone app * Address book integration * Tag contacts and channels and browse by tag * Command UI
Where to get service:
Cheogram Android requires you have an account with a Jabber service. You can run your own service, or use one provided by someone else, for example: https://snikket.org/hosting/
Art in screenshots is from https://www.peppercarrot.com by David Revoy, CC-BY. Artwork has been modified to crop out sections for avatars and photos, and in some cases add transparency. Use of this artwork does not imply endorsement of this project by the artist.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Soprani.ca.
What's New in v2.19.0-5+free
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Never use iterative DNS for DNSSEC
- * Fallback public server is now jabber.fr
- * Many crash fixes
- * Merge security fixes from upstream
- * Allow emoji search by emoji (eg for reactions)
- * Better isApp logic to default to commands list or not
Version history
Mar 24, 2026 · 35.9 MB · Android API 23–35 · code 4206404
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Never use iterative DNS for DNSSEC
- * Fallback public server is now jabber.fr
- * Many crash fixes
- * Merge security fixes from upstream
- * Allow emoji search by emoji (eg for reactions)
- * Better isApp logic to default to commands list or not
SHA-256 44f657427d83e6bdc976d034b5b91e34ea9359edba6f9e6c48cc0baf518bf7c3
Mar 24, 2026 · 38.2 MB · Android API 23–35 · code 4206403
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 e117dd94bb70e1342e7473e595143ec52824720c99155fa41b7fecad64118590
Mar 24, 2026 · 36.5 MB · Android API 23–35 · code 4206402
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 b0328e2138424172deb99f47b5a8fb4baa2f2bba84f235353bae663b02dd8626
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 2.19.0-5+free is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Cheogram first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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SHA-256 Hash
44f657427d83e6bdc976d034b5b91e34ea9359edba6f9e6c48cc0baf518bf7c3
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