Android Messaging SDK — Version 2.9
These are the main feature releases available in the Mobile App Messaging SDK version 2.9 for Android.
Version 2.9 planned roll-out: November 12th 2017
Please note the documentation on version-specific system requirements (PDF).
New functionalities
Oreo Support — Android API Level Support Update
Type: Developer Experience Feature
Available to all customers? Yes
The Mobile App Messaging SDK v2.9 was built and certified within the host app on Android API level 26.
The Mobile App Messaging SDK should remain on Android API level 25, while the host app may use Android API level 26.
Important:
The SDK Android API level should remain on level 25. Please do not change SDK Android API level to 26; support for this level 26 will be provided in 2018.
New parameters
Branding and Configuration Parameters
Type: Parameters
Available to all customers? Yes
The Mobile App Messaging SDK v2.9 exposes additional branding configuration parameters.
New parameters may control text, padding of conversation UI elements and more.
| Parameter name and default value | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| <color name="lp_header_background_color">@android:color/white (#FFFFFF) | Day/date sticky header background color. |  |
| <color name="lp_header_text_color">@color/lp_dark_gray_1 (#46474a) | Day/date sticky header text color. |  |
| <color name="lp_textColorSecondary">@android:color/black (#000000) | Color of menu button and back arrow on toolbar (Activity Mode). |  |
| <dimen name="brand_bubble_padding_bottom">8dp | Brand welcome message bubble (brand) bottom spacing. |  |
| <dimen name="brand_bubble_padding_left">8dp | Brand welcome message bubble (brand) left spacing. |  |
| <dimen name="brand_bubble_padding_right">8dp | Brand welcome message bubble (brand) right spacing. |  |
| <dimen name="brand_bubble_padding_top">8dp | Brand welcome message bubble (brand) top spacing. |  |
| <dimen name="bubble_system_resolved_line_spacing">0dp | Resolve message spacing from above. |  |
| <dimen name="bubble_system_resolved_padding">@dimen/margin_half (4dp) | Resolve message spacing from below. |  |
| <dimen name="bubble_system_resolved_text_size">@dimen/small_text_size (12sp) | Resolve message text size. |  |
| <dimen name="chat_bubble_padding_bottom">8dp | Conversation message (agent / consumer) bottom spacing. |  |
| <dimen name="chat_bubble_padding_left">8dp | Conversation message (agent / consumer) left spacing. |  |
| <dimen name="chat_bubble_padding_right">8dp | Conversation message (agent / consumer) right spacing. |  |
| <dimen name="chat_bubble_padding_top">8dp | Conversation message (agent / consumer) top padding |  |