Fork Client

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About Fork Client

Introducing Fork Client: An Open Source Alternative for Telegram Users

Fork Client, an open source instant messaging application built upon the Telegram platform, offers a seamless communication experience with all your contacts on this widely-used messaging network.

Just like its counterpart, Telegram, Fork Client empowers you to exchange text messages, audios, photos, videos, and stickers. Moreover, you can share your current location, contact information, and even engage in voice and video calls.

The user interface of Fork Client closely resembles that of Telegram. While some messaging apps allow customization of themes and chat backgrounds, Fork Client maintains a familiar layout. Users who are already acquainted with Telegram will effortlessly navigate through its array of tools. Security features, which are of paramount importance, align with those of Telegram. You can establish private chats with other users, ensuring fully encrypted conversations that remain devoid of storage or recording on Telegram servers. Additionally, the self-destruct option can be activated, enabling your messages to automatically disappear after a specified period.

It's important to note that Fork Client, although it shares similarities with Telegram and other similar apps, does not introduce any groundbreaking features or enhancements. It serves as yet another alternative for users seeking a different interface or additional options within the Telegram ecosystem.

In conclusion, Fork Client presents itself as an open source solution for Telegram enthusiasts. While it doesn't revolutionize the messaging landscape, it provides a reliable and secure platform for seamless communication with your existing Telegram contacts. Give it a try and explore the alternative it offers within the familiar Telegram environment

More Information

• Package Name

  org.forkclient.messenger.beta

• Languages

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  Languages

  Arabic

  Dutch

  English

  German

  Italian

  Korean

  Portuguese

  Russian

  Spanish

• Requires Android

  Android 4+ (KitKat SDK 19)

• Architecture

  arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a

• Permissions

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  Permissions

  1. ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

     Allows applications to access information about networks
  2. VIBRATE

     Allows access to the vibrator
  3. READ_PHONE_STATE

     Allows read only access to phone state.
  4. READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
  5. USE_BIOMETRIC
  6. USE_FINGERPRINT
  7. ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

     Allows an app to access approximate location derived from network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi.
  8. ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

     Allows an app to access precise location from location sources such as GPS, cell towers, and Wi-Fi.
  9. AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS

     Allows an application to act as an AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager
  10. GET_ACCOUNTS

      Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service
  11. ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

      Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks
  12. INTERNET

      Allows applications to open network sockets.
  13. CAMERA

      Required to be able to access the camera device.
  14. RECORD_AUDIO

      Allows an application to record audio
  15. READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

      Allows an application to read from external storage.
  16. MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
  17. BLUETOOTH

      Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices
  18. INSTALL_SHORTCUT

      Allows an application to install a shortcut in Launcher
  19. MANAGE_ACCOUNTS

      Allows an application to manage the list of accounts in the AccountManager
  20. MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS

      Allows an application to modify global audio settings
  21. READ_CONTACTS

      Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  22. READ_PROFILE

      Allows an application to read the user's personal profile data.
  23. READ_SYNC_SETTINGS

      Allows applications to read the sync settings
  24. RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

      Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
  25. WAKE_LOCK

      Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming
  26. WRITE_CONTACTS

      Allows an application to write (but not read) the user's contacts data.
  27. WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

      Allows an application to write to external storage.
  28. WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

      Allows applications to write the sync settings
  29. REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
  30. FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  31. USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  32. UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT

      Allows an application to uninstall a shortcut in Launcher
  33. READ
  34. WRITE
  35. READ_SETTINGS
  36. UPDATE_SHORTCUT
  37. BROADCAST_BADGE
  38. PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
  39. WRITE_SETTINGS

      Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
  40. CHANGE_BADGE
  41. DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  42. BILLING
  43. CALL_PHONE

      Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call being placed.
  44. UPDATE_COUNT
  45. UPDATE_BADGE
  46. SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

      Allows an application to open windows using the type TYPE_SYSTEM_ALERT, shown on top of all other applications.
  47. BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  48. ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
  49. READ_CALL_LOG

      Allows an application to read the user's call log.
  50. READ_APP_BADGE
  51. BADGE_COUNT_READ
  52. BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
  53. READ_CLIPBOARD

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