Just the way you can access iMessage on your PC, I’ll show you how to run and play iMessage games on an Android phone.
Over the years, iMessage has been known to be affiliated with Apple devices alone (iPad, iPhone and iMac), and it also comes with a cool gaming feature attached, all for the sole aim of having fun with family and friends.
Is there an iMessage App for Android Devices?
While the iMessage app is originally for iOS devices, there are third-party apps that let you access all iMessage features, including its games.
While numerous apps offer this function, we’ll show you how to set up iMessage on Android using weMessage, AirMessage and PieMessage.
Continue reading to learn the three best ways to play iMessage games on your Android devices.
Can you get iMessage Game on Android without a Mac?
It would have been easier if you could install iMessage on your Android and run your preferred iMessage games.
Unfortunately, this isn’t possible due to OS restrictions and differences, but setting it up with any of the simulation apps below will definitely come in handy.
You’ll undoubtedly need a Mac device so that your Android device can use it as a server to process messages with a stable internet connection.
How to Play iMessage Games on an Android Device
As I said earlier, several apps can run iMessage games on your Android device. Still, in this article, we’ll show you how to set up the weMessage, AirMessage, and PieMessage simulation apps.
Run iMessage games on Android using weMessage
First on our list is the weMessage emulator.
However, the app doesn’t run independently; it requires iMessage to run smoothly on your Android device. Here are its requirements.
- A Mac PC running on macOS 10+
- An Android device running on v5 or above
- Mac PC and Android device running on the same WiFi address (optional)
- An Apple ID connected to an iMessage
- Java Developer Kit 7 or above on the Mac PC
- WeMessage app on your Android device
Once you’ve gotten the above requirements, you can confidently proceed with the set-up procedures below and start playing iMessage games.
How to Set Up iMessage Games on Android Using weMessage
- Download and Install the JDK on your Mac OS from Oracle
- Also, install the weMessage app on your Android device.
- Go to wemessageapp.com to download the weServer zip file
- Extract the zip file > locate a run.Open the cmd file and click it to start weServer. If the app is blocked by a firewall, click “Run Anyway” in the prompt, and it’ll be launched.
- Next, input a valid email address and password (other fields are optional.
- Now, open your WeMessage app and enter your exact email and password to link it to iMessage.
- Finally, you can start trying out the iMessage games and other cool functionalities (sending and receiving messages) on your Android device.
That’s it.
You can also connect multiple weMessages to the same weServer as long as you’re using the same login.
The disadvantage of this process is that your weServer needs to run for as long as you’d like to keep receiving messages on weMessage, which might cause a significant reduction in your laptop’s battery life.
How to Run iMessage on Android using AirMessage
The next on our list is AirMessage, the second-most well-known app to offer this iMessage function for Android phones.
It functions almost like the WeMessage app; it’s just a matter of preference.
Without further ado, let’s look at some requirements to start sending and receiving messages using AirMessage.
- A Mac PC running on macOS 10+
- An Android device running on v6 or above
- AirMessage App on your Android
- AirMessage Server
- Java Development Kit from Oracle
How to Set Up iMessage on Android using AirMessage
- Download and install the JDK on your Mac PC
- Download and extract the AirMessage Server from the AirMessage.org website and install it.
- Install the AirMessage app on your Android device.
- Launch the server application, and you’ll get a prompt to change your password. Also, follow the on-screen instructions to allow the app to send and receive messages on your device.
- You’ll be shown how to adjust sleep settings so that messages can keep coming in.
- Enable port forwarding as instructed by the server application.
- Launch AirMessage on your Android device, then enter your server address and password.
- Try sending your first iMessage from your Android device.
Quite easy, right? You’ll keep on sending and receiving iMessages as long as your Mac Laptop is on and never sleeps.
How to Run iMessage on Android using PieMessage
This option might seem very technical for those who aren’t tech-oriented, but trust me when I say it’s one of the methods you should give a try.
If set up correctly, you’ll be sending and receiving iMessages on your Android device in no time. Let’s take a look at some of its requirements:
- OSX device
- IP for OS device
- An iCloud account with iMessage active
- An Android device running on v4 or above
- JDK tool
- Android Studio
- IntelliJ IDEA
That might seem like a whole lot of requirements, but don’t fret and follow the guide below carefully to use iMessage on your Android phone using PieMessage.
How to Play iMessage Games on Android using PieMessage
- Visit GitHub, search for the PieMessage project, and download it to your Android device.
- Connect iCloud to your iMessage by going to Messages> Preferences> Account, and you’ll be connected.
- Forward the PieMessage project to your OSX device.
- Next, edit the socket address in the “PieOSXClient/src/Constants.java” and replace it with the IP address of the OSX device.
- Now, you’ll need to set up either a terminal or a GUI. For this article, we’ll show the GUI setup.
- Cut “message.applescript” to your home page
- Open IntelliJ IDEA and run the server class in the JavaWebServer/ project
- Next, go back and run the PieOSXClient class located in the PieOSXClient/ project
- Finally, open PieMessage-Android/ as a project in Android Studio and then compile it to generate an APK file.
- Install and run the iMessage game APK.
That’s all.
Also, try not to miss any of the highlighted installation steps, as any mistake might affect the whole process.
Disadvantages of Running iMessage Games on Android
While these are the best ways to run iMessage on your Android device, there are some drawbacks, but it’s worth it anyway.
- It might cause short battery life.
- Need for constant electricity.
- Data consumption
- Wear and tear of the PC
- Need for a Mac PC.
If on a scale of 1 to 10, these factors don’t affect you, then you can still give it a try and enjoy all of iMessage’s amazing features.
What is the best iMessage App for Android?
WeMessage and AirMessage are the most recommended iMessage apps for Android users who want to try them out.
weMessage Vs AirMessage
AirMessage seems to be the better of the two options.
WeMessage, according to reports, seems to be problematic, but they both work fine.
Although the concept is similar, AirMessage is swift and easy to set up.
Conclusion
With the above steps, you should be able to run the iMessage app on your Android device and enjoy your favorite games as other iOS users do.
And if, by any chance, you get tired of the platform and would like to leave, here’s a guide on how to deregister your number from iMessage.
