Meshenger

Meshenger

Voice- and video phone App for off-the-grid scenarios.

Voice & Video Chat

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Description

Voice/Video calls on local networks.

Direct voice- and video phone calls without the need for accounts or access to the Internet.
There is no discovery mechanism, no meshing and no servers. Just scan each others QR-Code that will contain the contacts IP address.
This works at home or company networks but also in many off-the-grid networks such as community mesh networks.

* voice and video calls
* encrypted communication
* no accounts, no registration, no servers
* add custom addresses to reach contacts

What’s new (4.4.8)

* keep calls running in background
* update Japanese translation, thank you jg3hlx
* allow video/audio call to continue in background
* fix request for camera permission on start
* decouple listener service and database
* fix value labels for video framerate/resolution in settings

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
4.4.8 current
bc0574d5fd5e16d1…
2025-08-13 18 MB API 21
4.4.7
6d21570bab872ae1…
2025-07-28 18 MB API 21
4.4.6
e57b34867ac4eae5…
2025-06-19 18 MB API 21

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
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  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • Bluetooth connectionConnect to paired Bluetooth devices.
  • BluetoothConnect to Bluetooth devices.
  • Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Display over other appsDraw content on top of other apps.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • meshenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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