How to Use Imessage on Android with AirMessage and Mac

This step-by-step guide explains how to use imessage on Android with airmessage and mac. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

There are several reasons you want to use iMessage on an Android device. For example, you have friends who use iPhone and don't want your messages to appear as green bubbles. You may also use an iPhone as your main phone, but sometimes use an Android phone.

Unlike text messages, use SMS protocols for text and MMS for images, iMessage uses the Internet. This allows iMessage to perform more standard messages and also means that you can use iMessage over Wi-Fi (or with mobile data).

Until now, the main problem with iMessage is that it only works on Apple devices. What AirMessage does is use a server software to send messages via iMessage on a Mac.

Technically, you're still sending messages on your Mac and just need to use an Android device to activate it.

To get started, visit the AirMessage website and download the AirMessage server for macOS. The software runs on OS X 10. 10 via the latest macOS version. Double-select the file in Finder to extract the AirMessage app, then drag the file to the Apps Folder in the list on the left.

Next, double-select the AirMessage icon in the Apps Folder to open the software. You may receive a message stating that the app cannot be opened because it comes from an unknown developer. Therefore, you will have to launch the app from elsewhere.

Now all that's left is to open AirMessage Again to start the server. Make sure that the drop-down menu is Listed in Server Running. For security, change the default password.

Next, you'll need to set up port forwarding on the router, to allow AirMessage to communicate with the server software on the Mac over the Internet. This allows AirMessage to be used no matter where you are, as long as the computer is running at home.

The process of setting up port forwarding will vary depending on the router, but the manufacturer will have its own instructions. The article will point to the basic steps. The actual implementation may be slightly different.

Start by you will need to note the computer IP address. Open Preferences, Next, go to Network. Near the top of the window, you will see a message showing the connected network. IP addresses are also listed here.

Now navigate to the router settings. Access 192. 168. 0. 1 or 192. 168. 1. 1 In the web browser. If both of these addresses are inactive, select the Advanced Tab in the lower right corner of the Wi-Fi window, where the computer IP address has been checked. Select the TCP / IP Tab and you will find the address next to the Router.

Now, check carefully if the port is relayed correctly. To do this, you can use a website like PortCheckTool. Com.

Now, the complicated setup has ended. You can download and install AirMessage from Google Play. After opening the app, it's time to log in to the server.

You will need a public IP address on your computer, by entering 'My IP Address' on Google or by visiting a website like WhatIsMyIP. Com.

Enter the server IP address and password previously set. If everything is successful, you will be logged in and prompted to download old messages. Now you can send and receive messages via iMessage on Android just like when using iPhone.

There are a few options that you can use to adjust AirMessage to your liking. The app has both a light and dark theme. You can leave the system default options or change them to suit the time of day. To make chatting more fun, you can also enable Rainbow Chat.

You can also customize notification settings. You can turn it on or off completely, skip the Do Not Disturb Option and select the number of messages displayed on the lock screen.

If you like AirMessage and plan to continue using it, there are a few suggestions to consider. First of all, for AirMessage to work, the computer must run continuously. When using a laptop, that could be a problem. If you have an old Mac Mini, this will be the time to take advantage of it.

Another problem is that both Private and Public IP addresses tend to change after a while. This can cause problems with both port forwarding and using the AirMessage app.

For Private IP addresses, you can use the Address Reservation Feature (preset the dedicated address for the computer or the device that runs the services) in the router to ensure that the IP address remains the same. Refer to the router documentation to learn how to do this. For public IP addresses, everything is somewhat more complicated.

You will need to use a dynamic DNS provider for a public IP address. This ensures that even if your ISP changes your IP address, you can still use the same IP address with the AirMessage app on your Android device. If you need suggestions, consider the 6 best free dynamic DNS Providers Suggested by TipsMake. Com .

Hope you are succesful.