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Chat Example App

Follow the steps below to get started with chat example app

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

  • Android Studio (latest stable version)
  • Java 17 or higher
  • Android SDK with API Level 34 or higher

Add your Ably key to the local.properties file:

sdk.dir=/path/to/android/sdk

ABLY_KEY=xxxx:yyyyyy

Steps to Run the App

  1. Open in Android Studio

    • Open Android Studio.
    • Select File > Open and navigate to the cloned repository.
    • Open the project.

  2. Sync Gradle

    • Wait for Gradle to sync automatically.
    • If it doesn’t, click on Sync Project with Gradle Files in the toolbar.

  3. Configure an Emulator or Device

    • Set up an emulator or connect a physical Android device.
    • Ensure the device is configured with at least Android 5.0 (API 21).

  4. Run the App

    • Select your emulator or connected device in the device selector dropdown.
    • Click on the Run button ▶️ in the toolbar or press Shift + F10.

  5. View the App

    Once the build is complete, the app will be installed and launched on the selected device or emulator.

    Ably Chat Example

Troubleshooting

  • SDK Not Found: Install missing SDK versions from File > Settings > Appearance & Behavior > System Settings > Android SDK.
  • Build Failures: Check the error logs and resolve dependencies or configuration issues.