Columba: Android Messaging App for Reticulum Mesh Network Using Bluetooth, TCP, and LoRa
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khimaros
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Columba is a native Android messaging and voice app for the Reticulum mesh network that enables communication without internet, cell towers, or central servers. The app supports LXMF messaging and LXST voice calls using Bluetooth LE, TCP, or RNode (LoRa) connections. It features a Material Design 3 interface and provides instructions for downloading and installing the APK from GitHub releases or via NomadNet.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledColumba is a simple messaging and voice app for the Reticulum network on Android.
Send LXMF messages and make LXST voice calls without relying on the internet, cell towers, or any central servers.
Built with a native Android interface and Material Design 3, Columba brings mesh networking to your pocket in a familiar, easy-to-use package.
Download the latest release from Releases and install on your Android device.
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