Switch push notifications between Google Play and custom implementation

thequint

Hi!

Is there a way to switch the delivery of push notifications? For example I've noticed Signal is using its own push implementation even though I have sandboxed google play services installed. Out of curiosity: Is it possible to switch either way?

DigitalSoup

thequint
The apk from the Signal website supports websocket connectivity / notifications, no Google Play required. The apk also has self updating functionality. Battery consumption will be higher with this option.
https://signal.org/android/apk

If Google Play is installed first and then Signal is installed from the Playstore, Signal will use Google's push notifications.

Uninstall Signal and then reinstall from the Playstore.

evalda

Apps often check on the first run if play services are available... So to make the app use play services reinstall it after installing play services... The opposite is not trivial, often can't pick and choose like ProtonMail please use Play Services please, Signal please use your own implementation....