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ICQ

Messaging app for instant texts, voice messages, chat rooms & video calling

4.5

109 Votes

  • Category Utilities
  • Program license Free
  • Version 22.8.1(824790)
  • Size 109 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Teen
  • Package name com.icq.mobile.client
  • Program by LLC Mail.Ru
    Moscow, Leningradskiy prospect, 39, bldg. 79, 125167

ICQ is a full-featured instant messaging tool with a rich legacy and unique features.

Communicate with Ease

ICQ Messenger, the modern successor to the classic ICQ chat program, enables seamless communication between users. Whether your contact has the app installed or not, ICQ makes reaching out a breeze. In instances where the recipient doesn't have ICQ, you have the option to send a free SMS, encouraging them to join this vibrant platform. The comprehensive feature set of ICQ ensures it stands toe-to-toe with other real-time messaging apps. It supports voice calls to other ICQ users, text messaging, and group chats, ensuring a versatile communication experience.

Express Yourself

ICQ differentiates itself with its broad range of emoticons and stickers, enhancing the user's ability to express themselves in a fun and engaging manner. ICQ has a unique collection of stickers, which sets it apart from other messaging platforms. These delightful penguin stickers, for instance, are exclusive to ICQ and add a charming touch to your conversations.

Secure Your Conversations

Security is a fundamental aspect of any messaging platform, and ICQ doesn't disappoint in this regard. A standout feature of ICQ is its password protection. This security measure allows users to set a code required to access the app, providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access. This ensures that your chats and personal information remain secure from prying eyes.

Clean, Elegant Interface

ICQ boasts a clean, intuitive interface, making navigation and usage effortless. Despite its robust feature set, ICQ manages to maintain an uncluttered user interface, which enhances the user experience. The design principles followed by ICQ ensure a smooth, enjoyable navigation experience, making it an exceptional messaging tool.

As ICQ continues to evolve, an increase in its user base will elevate its potential, maximizing the benefits of its comprehensive features. It is a powerful messaging tool that combines traditional chat features with modern security and personalization options.

Pros

  • Allows free SMS to non-ICQ users
  • Offers voice calls, text messaging, and group chats
  • Unique collection of stickers for expressive communication
  • Password protection for enhanced security
  • Clean, intuitive interface

Cons

  • Relatively smaller user base than some competitors

- Fixes and improvements

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CALL_PHONE: Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
  • CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
  • READ_CALL_LOG: Allows an application to read the user's call log.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • RECORD_AUDIO: Allows an application to record audio.
  • WRITE_CONTACTS: Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • BLUETOOTH: Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
  • CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
  • DISABLE_KEYGUARD: Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
  • INSTALL_SHORTCUT: Allows an application to install a shortcut in Launcher.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
  • READ_SYNC_SETTINGS: Allows applications to read the sync settings.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES: Allows an application to request installing packages. Apps targeting APIs greater than 22 must hold this permission in order to use ACTION_INSTALL_PACKAGE.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS: Allows applications to write the sync settings.
  • android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
  • android.permission.READ_PROFILE
  • android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
  • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
  • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
  • com.icq.mobile.client.permission.GET_SETTINGS
  • com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
  • com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
  • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
  • com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
  • com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
  • com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
  • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
  • me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
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