Cheogram (Jabber, Call, Text)
Stephen Weber · com.cheogram.android
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.17.2-1+catappult (4205400)
- Updated
- Nov 4, 2024 (1 year ago)
- APK size
- 55.4 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+ (API 23)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Communication (app)
- Listed since
- Sep 24, 2024 (at least)
- Permissions
- 49 (10 sensitive)
- Website
- cheogram.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Cheogram (Jabber, Call, Text) is an app by Stephen Weber in the Communication category, listed since at least September 2024. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 2.15.3-4+catappult, the APK grew from 49.9 MB to 55.4 MB. It asks for 49 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.15.3-4+catappult.
What's new in v2.17.2-1+catappult
Initial Catappult Version
Description
From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.
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.
Version history
2 versions are listed, going back to v2.15.3-4+catappult.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 24, 2024.
- Certificate issued to “Cheogram” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified Oct 24, 2024
- Validated against Google Play Oct 24, 2024
- Antivirus scan result not available
- Signed byCN=Cheogram, OU=Unknown, O=Cheogram, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)E5:47:DE:1F:8B:54:1E:13:21:63:5B:7C:03:6A:C5:F4:AD:0D:C2:46
- File MD5e40319485dcbdb0bd930a90929135b24
- Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018
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Permissions (49)
Cheogram (Jabber, Call, Text) requests 49 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
- Bind telecom connection service android.permission.BIND_TELECOM_CONNECTION_SERVICE
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Foreground service camera android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
- Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
- Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
- Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
- Foreground service system exempted android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.cheogram.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Cheogram (Jabber, Call, Text) APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Cheogram (Jabber, Call, Text) APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e40319485dcbdb0bd930a90929135b24.
