IMPORTANT: AI is used in this project, so lets get that out of the way. im not sure how to quantify it. i use different AI models on different tasks in the code as well as the documentation. i dont want to mislead or inspire undue confidence in this implementation. its open-source for transparency. not ready for general use.
I tried to set up Signal with my MicroG setup but it just says ‘Missing Google Play Services’ after entering my phone number. Everything is turned on in MicroG (including cloud messaging and device registration) and other apps that use cloud messaging work. I have a bit of a niche setup (fakegapps + rooted stock rom) but I doubt that would cause problems.
I have set up a recurring monthly donation of $5 to Signal but it shows on my credit card that the donation is going to “Mozilla Foundation”. I double, triple checked and the transaction is from the same date that shows on Signal’s donation history. If I do a one-time donation though, It shows up as “Signal Foundation”. Anyone see this? I payed with a Robinhood Gold card.
After today’s update (v7.68.4), I cannot enter text in chats any longer: no matter how many times I touch the input field, the keyboard doesn’t appear (but it works seamlessly in all other apps).
Signal only provides a script for .deb based distros on their official website. The flatpak is currently not ideal because it stores encryption keys in plaintext.
Which I think is great! However, I’ve been donating $5/month for years and they’re still trying to charge me $1.99/month. I feel like supporters should be exempt from the fee.
On a big group (like 800 ppl), it’s really annoying to see a post, and then 30 system messages saying that someone joined the group, left, change their security, number, changed their avatar, etc. Is there a way to hide this by default? If not, do you think it could be a good idea?
For the past 4 days or so, I’ve received around 5 message requests from random accounts and was added to 2 groups with other random people. I assume these are fake accounts and scams.
Probably more relevant today than when the article was first published 7 years ago, this is the guy who went on to make Signal possible in its current form.
In the past, if you broke or lost your phone, your Signal message history was gone. This has been a challenge for people whose most important conversations happen on Signal. Think family photos, sweet messages, important documents, or anything else you don’t want to lose forever. This explains why the most common feature request has been backups; a way for people to get Signal messages back even if their phone is lost or damaged.
Android 16, Pixel 7 Pro. My Signal data was getting too bloated, so I backed it up, moved the backup to PC, and verified that signalbackup-tools can decrypt and extract the backup. Cool. Now I want to wipe the data in the app while not losing any settings or contacts or anything.
Unfortunately WhatsApp is large in the EU. In order to slowly try and transition away from it towards Signal, I was considering putting my Signal username and/or QR as the status and profile picture on WhatsApp. Any noteworthy downsides to this approach?
I was wanting to share a Hoopla Digital link with someone and it immediately declared “link preview unavailable” without even trying as it usually does. This library-backed website is harmless. Signal’s preview generation can be a little bothersome at times.
I don’t see a setting in Signal for quick replies, but when I tap the text box to write a message in Signal, I keep getting a “quick reply” shortcut hovering, with the app logo, “Why?”, and an X to close it.
Some time ago, I read an article that all messenger apps, by EU directive, would have to build bridge protocols in order to have flow of communication between different networks.
Yeah, I cannot make Signal display voice call to full screen on Samsung Galaxy S20. It is only displayed as a notification bar. Also on the lock screen it is not displayed at all, it just rings, and there is no even notification bar. When you unlock (actually it has no lock, just swipe) a phone still nothing, you have to open the top notification panel to accept or deny a call. I really need it for elder, that is not able to see a notification bar. I need it to be displayed in full screen, just like a normal call.
I’ve recently started using signal and getting some of my contacts switched. I have a signal contact that’s in my iPhone contact list, but isn’t linked and I can’t find any way to get that link created. He’s tried toggling the privacy->phone number options on and off, the “who can see” and “who can find me”, with no luck.
Anybody have any experience with mobilecoin? What is the use case for it? Seems kind of pointless and a lot more tedious than just a bank transfer. Why does signal include crypto nonsense in their app (I like crypto, but just can’t see any reason why it should be integrated in the app). I’m sad that signal does not have support for 3rd party open source clients that could remove such features. Why not add support for monero instead?
Even if I try to contact them for a bug report, the app just open up the email app and I know there’s some email advantage for organizations because of the automation etc. but I expected to contact them directly within signal app. Much more privately.
Just a little post to make you aware that a recent update that allowed synchronized deletion of messages between devices (ex: deleting a message for yourself only on your computer will delete it on your phone as well) also applies to the feature to completely delete a conversation.
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