Signal - Private Messenger
v7.9.6 · 63.2 MB · code 142804
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File information
UpdatedJun 24, 2024
PublishedJun 4, 2020
Packageorg.thoughtcrime.securesms
Versionv7.9.6 (142804)
Size63.2 MB
MD5822b17c73c5c9d55b0c2dd80537f7096
Min SDK21
ABIsx86-64
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA145:98:9D:C9:AD:87:28:C2:AA:9A:82:FA:55:50:3E:34:A8:87:93:74
SignerCN=Whisper Systems, OU=Research and Development, O=Whisper Systems, L=Pittsburgh, ST=PA, C=US
Total downloads100,000,000
This version100,000,000
DeveloperOpen Whisper Systems
Age ratingEveryone
What's new in v7.9.6
★ The new Raise Hand feature is a simple way to get someone's attention or ask a question during group calls.
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2024-06-24
- Signature SHA1 45:98:9D:C9:AD:87:28:C2:AA:9A:82:FA:55:50:3E:34:A8:87:93:74
- File MD5 822b17c73c5c9d55b0c2dd80537f7096
How to install Signal - Private Messenger v7.9.6 on Android 5.0 Lollipop+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 63.2 MB of free storage.
- Grab org.thoughtcrime.securesms_142804.apk — hit the Download button above (63.2 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches 822b17c73c5c9d55…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find org.thoughtcrime.securesms_142804.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read CN=Whisper Systems, OU=Research and Development, O=Whisper Systems, L=Pittsburgh, ST=PA, C=US. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as TRUSTED).
- Done — open Signal - Private Messenger — tap Open on the install screen, or find the Signal - Private Messenger icon in your app drawer (this build targets x86-64 devices).
Common install errors for Signal - Private Messenger
- "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
- "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android 5.0 Lollipop or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
- "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.