Are there alternatives to Google Cloud Messaging for custom android builds? [closed]

Question

We have a custom android build and just figured out the Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) maybe an issue on non Google certified builds.

Assuming that is the case, are there any alternatives out there to GCM?

Answer 1

Paho project is an iot.eclipse.com project, open-source client for MQTT based server.

You may review android application demo example.

It will connect to MQTT based sandbox server hosted freely by eclipse to test this application.See this server details here

Answer 2

Easiest way to implement push notification in android is parse

Just register yourself, create new android app.

Checkout demo code

Integrate your ApplicationID and Client key.

Run your app and your are set!

Answer 3

You may Try xtify

or

pushlets

or

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