I have a Web page and I would like to send a message or alert to my Android application when some action happens in the web. Can I do it with GCM?
Beyond the FCM answer, you can implement your own interaction if you are not using Firebase as backend.
You need:
Register the device on the network (our app should interact with GCM platform and will receive an ID)
Register the device on your own backend (your app should interact with your backend and save the device id and the GCM id)
Implement from your backend the communication with the GCM platform (send messages to the device identified by its id using the GCM id)
Hope it helps.
Yes, but it has been superseded by Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). See the Firebase documentation.
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is the new version of GCM. It inherits the reliable and scalable GCM infrastructure, plus new features! See the FAQ to learn more. If you are integrating messaging in a new app, start with FCM. GCM users are strongly recommended to upgrade to FCM, in order to benefit from new FCM features today and in the future.
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I want to implement Push Notification in Android. So which method is Better for Push Notification? Using GCM (Google Cloud Messaging) or
FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging)?
I recently read somewhere GCM is shutdown from Sept 2016, so running GCM for new User. So which one is using GCM or FCM.
Google encourages you to use FCM. So you should use FCM.
"Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is the new version of GCM. It inherits
the reliable and scalable GCM infrastructure, plus new features!"
Link: https://developers.google.com/cloud-messaging/faq
From Google Developers
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is the new version of GCM. It inherits the reliable and scalable GCM infrastructure, plus new features! See the FAQ to learn more. If you are integrating messaging in a new app, start with FCM. GCM users are strongly recommended to upgrade to FCM, in order to benefit from new FCM features today and in the future.
So clearly FCM is the way to go now.
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is the newer version of Google Cloud Messaging (GCM). So it is strongly recommended that new users (developers) to use FCM.
In relation to that, it is only possible to generate Server Keys by creating a Firebase Project:
Starting from September 2016, you can create new server keys only in the Firebase Console using the Cloud Messaging tab of the Settings panel. Existing projects that need to create a new server key can be imported in the Firebase console without affecting their existing configuration.
This is probably the note you've read. This doesn't really say that GCM is shutdown.
This question already exists:
FCM Vs GCM? Why we need to migrate from GCM to FCM [duplicate]
Closed 6 years ago.
Is firebase taking GCM place or what extra is firebase doing so that we can relay on FCM rather than GCM.
If we use GCM in our new messaging app shall we have to completely migrate to FCM in near future ?
Q. Why is Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) part of Firebase?
How does it relate to Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)?
A. Google is investing in Firebase, making it our unified mobile platform.
Over the last few years, we have expanded GCM to send messages to multiple platforms beyond Android: iOS and Chrome. Firebase is known for being cross platform, so FCM now makes a natural fit in the Firebase suite of features designed for Android, iOS, and mobile web.
Another core value of Firebase is cross-feature integration. We are adding the ability for other Firebase features to easily send messages via FCM. For example, you can use Firebase Notifications to send reengagement messages to your users.
We think that GCM will be even more useful to developers as an integrated part of Firebase. You can still get the same great product, now under a new name: "Firebase Cloud Messaging," or FCM for short.
Q. How different is GCM from FCM? What is new in FCM SDKs?
A. FCM is the new version of GCM under the Firebase brand. It inherits GCM’s core infrastructure to make sure we continue to deliver messages reliably on Android, iOS and Chrome.
The new FCM SDK:
Simplifies client development. You no longer have to write your own registration or subscription retry logic.
Enables a new serverless notifications solution with a web console, Firebase Notifications. With Firebase Notifications, anyone can send notifications to target specific audiences based on Firebase Analytics insights. They can then evaluate notification effectiveness by assessing the built-in Notifications Funnel Analysis in the console.
FCM Android and iOS SDKs make messaging and notifications development easier. They offer an out-of-the-box solution so that anyone can send notifications from Firebase Notifications immediately.
Q. Is GCM going to be deprecated?
A. We will continue to support the current version of GCM Android and iOS SDKs because we know a lot of developers are using GCM SDKs today to handle notifications, and client app upgrade takes time.
But all new client-side features will be added to FCM SDKs only moving forward. You are strongly encouraged to upgrade to FCM SDKs.
For More Check This: https://developers.google.com/cloud-messaging/faq
Google is now encouraging using FCM. Here it shows a message if you go to GCM doc.
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is the new version of GCM. It inherits the reliable and scalable GCM infrastructure, plus new features! See the FAQ to learn more. If you are integrating messaging in a new app, start with FCM. GCM users are strongly recommended to upgrade to FCM, in order to benefit from new FCM features today and in the future.
In future they may not update their apis as they are now focusing on FCM.
So, From my opinion if you start new then use FCM. It's nice & easy to configure & implement.
This question already exists:
FCM Vs GCM? Why we need to migrate from GCM to FCM [duplicate]
Closed 6 years ago.
I want to use Push notification in my app, Other things like sync with server database I had handled manually , So which is the best option to go ahead?
Also can I use GCM API keys with FCM?
Does FCM is free for unlimited number of messages?
FCM is the new version of GCM under the Firebase brand. It inherits GCM’s core infrastructure to make sure we continue to deliver messages reliably on Android, iOS and Chrome.
FCM is the new version of GCM under the Firebase brand. It inherits GCM’s core infrastructure, with new SDKs to make Cloud Messaging development easier.
Benefits of upgrading to FCM SDK include:
Simpler client development. You no longer have to write your own registration or subscription retry logic.
An out-of-the-box notification solution. You can use Firebase Notifications, a serverless notifications solution with a web console that lets anyone send notifications to target specific audiences based on Firebase Analytics insights.
To upgrade from GCM SDKs to FCM SDKs, see the guides for migrating Android and iOS apps.
If you'd like to see the differences between GCM and FCM, visit the Firebase documentation - FAQ section.
Suppose I have an application in which people suscribes to receive a notification when some event in a bar is created. I would also like to draw an icon in a google map when a bar is added. I read about Google Cloud Messaging and also Firebase which Google advertises as the improved version of the former. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
Yes No Difference as you read, Google Cloud Messaging is the traditional way to send push notifications and downstream message to Android.
Now with the addtional of new product Firebase (bought), google making some changes for efficient use. So they just renamed GCM as FCM (new improved version), along the change now you using FCM can send push notifications to iOS devices as well and more new features,
In fact you can register push token using Firebase and send api signal to GCM server, still the message would reach the device.
You can read this FAQ, https://firebase.google.com/support/faq/#gcm-fcm
Google Cloud Messaging is DEPRECATED 4/10/2018!
As of April 10, 2018, Google has deprecated GCM. The GCM server and client APIs are deprecated and will be removed as soon as May 29, 2019. Migrate GCM apps to Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), which inherits the reliable and scalable GCM infrastructure, plus many new features. See the migration guide to learn more.
https://developers.google.com/cloud-messaging/faq
Why is GCM being deprecated?
Simplifies client development. You no longer have to write your own registration or subscription retry logic.
Enables a new serverless notifications solution with a web console, the Firebase Notifications console. With the Notifications console, anyone can send notifications to target specific audiences based on Firebase Analytics insights. The console has deep integration with Google Analytics, Firebase predictions, and Firebase A/B testing.
Includes ongoing feature enhancements/updates such as the HTTP v1 API.
Provides better delivery reporting and more reliable delivery
I am working with android. I need to send notification to selected users from my server, so, I have to integrate Firebase Cloud Messaging or Google Cloud Messaging.
What is the exact difference between FCM and GCM except analysis? Can I integrate FCM with my server?
FCM is the newest version of GCM.
You can integrate FCM with your own server.
Check this docs.
Check this to set up Android client.
GCM users are strongly recommended to upgrade to FCM, in order to benefit from new FCM features today and in the future.
So go on with FCM.
Check this too FCM_vs_GCM or this talk GCM is now FCM from Google I/O.
According to Google cloud messaging guidelines:
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is the new version of GCM. It inherits
the reliable and scalable GCM infrastructure, plus new features! If you are integrating messaging in a new app,
start with FCM. GCM users are strongly recommended to upgrade to FCM,
in order to benefit from new FCM features today and in the future.
Also here is more details about the difference:
Firebase Cloud Messaging provides a complete set of messaging
capabilities through its client SDKs and HTTP and XMPP server
protocols. For deployments with more complex messaging requirements,
FCM is the right choice.
Firebase Notifications is a lightweight, serverless messaging solution
built on Firebase Cloud Messaging. With a user-friendly graphical
console and reduced coding requirements, Firebase Notifications lets
users easily send messages to reengage and retain users, foster app
growth, and support marketing campaigns.
Here's a comparison of the messaging capabilities provided by Firebase
Cloud Messaging and Firebase Notifications:
Also here is the complete reference that guides you how to implement client and server with firebase notification.