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For those interested enough to wonder, but not interested enough to Google the app: App Store and Google Play.
These sorts of apps have been widely used in Hong Kong.
For those interested in how this works, it connects through bluetooth and can hop through others' phones. Useful for keeping in contact with friends if you get a tiny bit separated, and useful as a normal messaging app if it reaches critical mass. Here's Bridgefy's Play blurb:
> The 3 ways Bridgefy works:
> –PERSON TO PERSON MODE– Turn on your Bluetooth antenna and chat privately with friends that are within 330 feet (100 meters) of you.
> –MESH MODE– Chat with people more than 330 feet from you by connecting through other Bridgefy users found in the middle. Example: person 1 can talk to person 3 if person 2 is in the middle, making the possible distance 660 feet (200 meters). The same goes for an unlimited number of people in the chain. Don’t worry! Your messages are safe and can’t be read by those people in the middle.
> –BROADCAST MODE–
> Go into the Broadcast section and send messages to every Bridgefy user around you at the same time, even if you don’t have them on your contacts list!
> –ONLINE MODE– Use your Internet connection to chat with friends anywhere in the world that also have a connection.
Yeah it is great tech ... app is called Bridgefy, from a US based startup
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main
It was the app that protesters in HK used to organise themselves back in 2019
This may be a useful tool as well. Bluetooth mesh comms no cellular needed. The more people that have it the better it works.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main&hl=en_US&gl=US
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bridgefy-offline-messages/id975776347
Look into a Bluetooth mesh messaging app like Bridgefy. If cell service is cut this can still work but the more people that have the app the better.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bridgefy-offline-messages/id975776347
I am. I will call my friend immediately when power is out. I am in the U.S.. You need to install
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.briarproject.briar.android
Briar is more secure.
If we lose internet this might help. Bridgefy is an offline Bluetooth messaging app for iOS and Android:
There used to be an app called FireChat that did this (wireless mesh networking, without Internet access), but it has been discontinued for a couple of years. You can try Bridgefy instead.
Allows you to message people when you have no data via wifi and bluetooth. Haven't tried it yet but will try it when I go on vacation next week.
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This app bridgefy is what they are using. I've never heard of this exact one but will definitely curious how it perform.
A previous redditor gave this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main
Exactly what I was looking for.
There were actually a couple of apps that allowed you do this using Bluetooth.
A previous app was called Firechat - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FireChat
another one was designated for commuters for on the London tube for when there wasn't Internet connectivity in the tunnels - https://medium.com/@tubechat_app/introduction-to-tubechat-9e635b121ef6
There is one app that still seems to be available called Bridgefy - iOS Android
This is a list of what I have for various reasons. Some might seem redundant but they each have something that makes them worth having on my phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ligi.survivalmanual
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio_pro
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ratana.sunsurveyorlite
For those who will join the rally, download Bridgefy. Signal jammer for sure bukas
I've read about some apps like Bridgefy
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main
These apps it'd seemed works for messaging over Bluetooth (low energy).
Please check if Ukraine's own IT may have similar apps which could be more secure.
Otherwise, maybe bridgefy may be a substitute.
Bluetooth is a short distance radio comms (a little similar to wifi but different), but would likely work without internet.
These apps works over short distances like 5-30 meters max.
But may come handy in situations.
I'd guess it may be good to test them ahead with a circle of contacts.
To all the people going out for protest.. please install this .. and Stay safe..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main
I think Bridgefy works https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main
download TG and bridgery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.bridgefy.main