Mobile (Android)
Fancy Mumble runs on Android with all of the core features (talking, chat, screen-share viewing, file sharing, custom emotes) and a few small adjustments for touch.
The screenshots show the current phone layout with a sample community.
Install
Section titled “Install”See the installer page and pick the Android tab.
Permissions
Section titled “Permissions”On the first launch Android will ask for:
| Permission | Why | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone | To send your voice. | Yes, talking does not work without it. |
| Notifications | To show push notifications when the app is closed. | Optional, but you will miss messages without it. |
| Photos and files | To attach files and images in chat. | Optional, only asked when you tap the paperclip. |
You can revisit these in Android settings, Apps, Fancy Mumble, Permissions.
Push notifications
Section titled “Push notifications”If the server supports it (see Push notifications), you will get a notification when:
- a new chat message arrives in a channel you follow,
- (optional) someone reacts to your message,
- (optional) a user joins a channel you watch.
Tap a notification to open the app on that channel.
Channels and conversations
Section titled “Channels and conversations”The Channels, Friends, and Settings tabs sit at the bottom of the navigation screen. Select a channel to open its conversation; use Back to return to the channel list. The server-strip control shows or hides saved servers.
Chat gives the conversation the whole screen. Its composer stays at the bottom, and an active voice call adds a compact call bar above it. File-sharing controls depend on the connected server’s capabilities.
Call controls
Section titled “Call controls”Tap In voice on the call bar to expand the call screen. It shows the channel’s participants and their audio states. Use the large microphone and headphones controls to mute or deafen, Disconnect to leave voice, and the down arrow to return to chat.
Profiles and message actions
Section titled “Profiles and message actions”Tap a member’s name or avatar to inspect their profile and available actions. Profiles can include their own avatar, banner, status, pronouns, and bio. Long-press a message for its available actions, such as reply, reaction, or copy; moderation actions depend on your permissions.
Battery and data
Section titled “Battery and data”- Audio uses around 20 to 96 kbps depending on the bitrate slider.
- A one-hour call is about 10 to 40 MB.
- Watching a screen share takes about 1 to 3 Mbps per stream.
- File downloads use whatever the file weighs, once.
Enable Force TCP audio in Settings, Voice on flaky cell data. It adds a little latency but avoids packet-loss audio glitches.
Known mobile limits
Section titled “Known mobile limits”- You cannot broadcast a screen from a phone yet. You can still view desktop shares.
- Whiteboard input is view-only on mobile.
- PTT key recording picks a software button instead of a hardware key.
Next step
Section titled “Next step”Continue with Profile customization and Audio configuration. Both work the same on mobile.