Beeper Mini, the much-talked-about Android app offering iMessage functionality, has faced a hurdle as Apple tightens its grip on iMessage access for non-Apple devices. The Beeper developer team has now come up with a workaround that allows Android users to continue using iMessage, but there’s a catch – you need access to a Mac. This development comes merely two weeks after Beeper Mini’s launch, with over 60% of users facing message-related issues due to Apple’s intervention.
The fix, set to roll out on December 20, requires Beeper Mini users to either own a Mac or have a friend with a Mac lend them their registration data. According to Beeper, this solution is reliable and has been tested for both Beeper Cloud and Mini, ensuring that 10-20 iMessage users can safely share the same registration data.
In an official Reddit post, Beeper explains the need for a Mac in the registration process. When connecting to iMessage through Beeper, users’ Android phones require identification information known as ‘registration data,’ which was previously supplied by Beeper’s Mac servers. However, Apple’s ability to target and shut down these servers prompted the need for a new approach.
With the upcoming fix, users will be able to generate unique registration data for Beeper Cloud and Mini, reducing reliance on shared registration data. The efficacy of this solution remains to be seen, and the Beeper team acknowledges the potential for Apple to disrupt the workaround in the future.
As the Beeper saga unfolds, questions arise about the sustainability of using iMessage on Android, especially with the continuous back-and-forth between Beeper and Apple. With the hassle of requiring Mac access and potential disruptions in the future, users may reconsider the convenience of using iMessage on non-Apple devices.
