Signal Private Messenger APK
Version 4.65.1 - org.thoughtcrime.securesmsLast updated: 2020-06-29
thoughtcrime,securesms,communication,signal
APP Information
| Download Version | 4.65.1 (6662) |
| Apk Size | 41.07 MB |
| App Developer | Open Whisper Systems |
| Malware Check | TRUSTED |
| Install on Android | 4.4.x and up |
| App Package | org.thoughtcrime.securesms.apk |
| MD5 | 7801b25051b8b713161d11c03e99ff81 |
| Rate | 4.29 |
| Website | https://whispersystems.org |
Table of Contents
Download Signal Private Messenger 4.65.1 APK
App Description
Signal Private Messenger is thoughtcrime,securesms,communication,signal, content rating is Everyone (PEGI-3). This app is rated 4.29 by 110 users who are using this app. To know more about the company/developer, visit Open Whisper Systems website who developed it. org.thoughtcrime.securesms.apk apps can be downloaded and installed on Android 4.4.x and higher Android devices. The Latest Version of 4.65.1 Available for download. Download the app using your favorite browser and click Install to install the application. Please note that we provide both basic and pure APK files and faster download speeds than APK Mirror. This app APK has been downloaded 469918+ times on store. You can also download org.thoughtcrime.securesms APK and run it with the popular Android Emulators.
Millions of people use Signal every day for free and instantaneous communication anywhere in the world. Send and receive high-fidelity messages, participate in HD voice/video calls, and explore a growing set of new features that help you stay connected. Signal’s advanced privacy-preserving technology is always enabled, so you can focus on sharing the moments that matter with the people who matter to you. • Say anything – State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source Signal Protocol™) keeps your conversations secure. Privacy isn’t an optional mode — it’s just the way that Signal works. Every message, every call, every time. • Go fast – Messages are delivered quickly and reliably, even on slow networks. Signal is optimized to operate in the most constrained environment possible. • Feel free – Signal is a completely independent 501c3 nonprofit. Development is supported by users like you. No advertisements. No trackers. No kidding. • Be yourself – You can use your existing phone number and address book to securely communicate with your friends. • Speak up – Whether they live across town or across the ocean, Signal’s enhanced audio and video quality will make your friends and family feel closer. • Whisper in the shadows – Switch to the dark theme if you refuse to see the light. • Sound familiar – Choose custom alerts for each contact, or disable noises completely. Simon & Garfunkel wrote a hit song about it in 1964, and you can experience the sound of silence whenever you want by choosing “None” as your notification ringtone. • Picture this – Use the built-in image editing features to sketch, crop, and flip your outgoing photos. There’s even a text tool so that you can add more words to the 1,000 that your picture is already worth. For support, questions, or more information, please visit: https://support.signal.org Source code: https://github.com/signalapp Follow us on Twitter (@signalapp) and Instagram (@signal_app) for all of the latest updates and announcements.
App ChangeLog
- Changes in 3.21.3:
★ GIPHY support.
★ Increased image quality.
★ Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Changes in 3.20.4:
★ Support for disappearing messages.
★ New safety numbers format.
★ Bug fixes and performance improvements.
App Screens
Apk scan results
Apk Scaned By TotalVirus Antivirus,org.thoughtcrime.securesms.apk Was Risky.Detected 2 From 55 Scan. Scan Stats:confirmed-timeout:0|failure:2|harmless:0|malicious:0|suspicious:0|timeout:1|type-unsupported:12|undetected:61| Name:6hZavWqXpGknV-6qQ_n120200626-37410-1qlc001 SHA-1:e60f3515053bf7d675f81f19124fcbf0746a254b SHA-256:844355f031b30a88a4b66df46e188b5bb302b81debfe2661d30d3ce4f1fcb441 SSDEEP:786432:PUN8svNOT0FYYga3uCzRmI3/MJC2sl7gjuXTC:PNoTFNr3TRmS/MJHsx2 File type:Android Magic:Zip archive data File size:43062620 Uncompressed Size:57739040 Contained Files :3351 Contained Files By Type:dat:1,db:1,dex:2,emd:4,gz:1,pb:2,png:75,so:9,tfl:2,ttf:1,txt:1,xml:204,
Permissions
requires following permissions on your android device.
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Access coarse location sources, such as the mobile network database, to determine an approximate phone location, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine approximately where you are.approximate location (network-based)
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Access fine location sources, such as the Global Positioning System on the phone, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine where you are and may consume additional battery power.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows an application to view the status of all networks.
android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows an application to view the information about the status of Wi-Fi.
android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS: Allows an application to use the account authenticator capabilities of the Account Manager, including creating accounts as well as obtaining and setting their passwords.
android.permission.BLUETOOTH: Allows an application to view configuration of the local Bluetooth phone and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY: Allows an application to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Malicious applications can make the phone slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.
android.permission.BROADCAST_WAP_PUSH: Allows an application to broadcast a notification that a WAP-PUSH message has been received. Malicious applications may use this to forge MMS message receipt or to replace the content of any web page silently with malicious variants.
android.permission.CALL_PHONE: Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call being placed.
android.permission.CAMERA: Allows application to take pictures and videos with the camera. This allows the application to collect images that the camera is seeing at any time.
android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE: Allows an application to change the state of network connectivity.
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: Allows an application to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to configured Wi-Fi networks.
android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD: Allows an application to disable the key lock and any associated password security. A legitimate example of this is the phone disabling the key lock when receiving an incoming phone call, then re-enabling the key lock when the call is finished.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows an application to access the list of accounts known by the phone.
android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.INTERNET: Allows an application to create network sockets.
android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Allows application to modify global audio settings, such as volume and routing.
android.permission.RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.READ_CALENDAR: Allows an application to read all of the calendar events stored on your phone. Malicious applications can use this to send your calendar events to other people.
android.permission.READ_CALL_STATE: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read all of the contact (address) data stored on your phone. Malicious applications can use this to send your data to other people.
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows the application to access the phone features of the device. An application with this permission can determine the phone number and serial number of this phone, whether a call is active, the number that call is connected to and so on.
android.permission.READ_PROFILE: Allows an application to read the user's personal profile data.
android.permission.READ_SMS: Allows application to read SMS messages stored on your phone or SIM card. Malicious applications may read your confidential messages.
android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS: Allows an application to read the sync settings, such as whether sync is enabled for Contacts.
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to start itself as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the application to slow down the overall phone by always running.
android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS: Allows application to receive and process MMS messages. Malicious applications may monitor your messages or delete them without showing them to you.
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS: Allows application to receive and process SMS messages. Malicious applications may monitor your messages or delete them without showing them to you.
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO: Allows application to access the audio record path.
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.SEND_SMS: Allows application to send SMS messages. Malicious applications may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER: Allows the application to set the system wallpaper.
android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS: Allows an application to request authentication tokens.
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT: Unknown permission from android reference
android.permission.VIBRATE: Allows the application to control the vibrator.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK: Allows an application to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR: Allows an application to add or change the events on your calendar, which may send emails to guests. Malicious applications can use this to erase or modify your calendar events or to send emails to guests.
android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS: Allows an application to modify the contact (address) data stored on your phone. Malicious applications can use this to erase or modify your contact data.
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to the SD card.
android.permission.WRITE_PROFILE: Allows an application to write (but not read) the user's personal profile data.
android.permission.WRITE_SMS: Allows application to write to SMS messages stored on your phone or SIM card. Malicious applications may delete your messages.
android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify the sync settings, such as whether sync is enabled for Contacts.
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT: Unknown permission from android reference
com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT: Unknown permission from android reference
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE: Unknown permission from android reference
com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS: Unknown permission from android reference
com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT: Unknown permission from android reference
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE: Unknown permission from android reference
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS: Unknown permission from android reference
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify the system's settings data. Malicious applications can corrupt your system's configuration.
com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE: Unknown permission from android reference
com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS: Unknown permission from android reference
com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify the system's settings data. Malicious applications can corrupt your system's configuration.
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ: Unknown permission from android reference
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE: Unknown permission from android reference
com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE: Unknown permission from android reference
com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE: Unknown permission from android reference
me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ: Unknown permission from android reference
me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE: Unknown permission from android reference
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.ACCESS_SECRETS: Unknown permission from android reference
Allows the app to get your approximate location. This location is derived by location services using network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine approximately where you are.
precise location (GPS and network-based)
Allows the app to get your precise location using the Global Positioning System (GPS) or network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power.
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
view Wi-Fi connections
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
create accounts and set passwords
Allows the app to use the account authenticator capabilities of the AccountManager, including creating accounts and getting and setting their passwords.
pair with Bluetooth devices
Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
send sticky broadcast
Allows the app to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the phone slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.
send WAP-PUSH-received broadcast
Allows the app to broadcast a notification that a WAP PUSH message has been received. Malicious apps may use this to forge MMS message receipt or to silently replace the content of any webpage with malicious variants.
directly call phone numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
take pictures and videos
Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation.
change network connectivity
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity.
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.
disable your screen lock
Allows the app to disable the keylock and any associated password security. For example, the phone disables the keylock when receiving an incoming phone call, then re-enables the keylock when the call is finished.
GET ACCOUNTS
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
find accounts on the device
Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
read calendar events plus confidential information
Allows the app to read all calendar events stored on your phone, including those of friends or co-workers. This may allow the app to share or save your calendar data, regardless of confidentiality or sensitivity.
read your contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific individuals. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
read the contents of your SD card
Allows the app to read the contents of your SD card.
read phone state
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
read your own contact card
Allows the app to read personal profile information stored on your device, such as your name and contact information. This means the app can identify you and may send your profile information to others.
read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Allows the app to read SMS messages stored on your phone or SIM card. This allows the app to read all SMS messages, regardless of content or confidentiality.
read sync settings
Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
receive text messages (MMS)
Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
receive text messages (SMS)
Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
record audio
Allows the app to record audio with the microphone. This permission allows the app to record audio at any time without your confirmation.
send SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
set wallpaper
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
use accounts on the device
Allows the app to request authentication tokens.
control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
Allows the app to add, remove, change events that you can modify on your phone, including those of friends or co-workers. This may allow the app to send messages that appear to come from calendar owners, or modify events without the owners' knowledge.
modify your contacts
Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone, including the frequency with which you've called, emailed, or communicated in other ways with specific contacts. This permission allows apps to delete contact data.
modify or delete the contents of your SD card
Allows the app to write to the SD card.
modify your own contact card
Allows the app to change or add to personal profile information stored on your device, such as your name and contact information. This means the app can identify you and may send your profile information to others.
edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Allows the app to write to SMS messages stored on your phone or SIM card. Malicious apps may delete your messages.
toggle sync on and off
Allows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.
install shortcuts
Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
receive data from Internet
Allows apps to accept cloud to device messages sent by the app's service. Using this service will incur data usage. Malicious apps could cause excess data usage.
Certificate
Certificate Issuer:C:US, CN:Whisper Systems, L:Pittsburgh, O:Whisper Systems, ST:PA, OU:Research and Development
Certificate Subject:C:US, CN:Whisper Systems, L:Pittsburgh, O:Whisper Systems, ST:PA, OU:Research and Development
Activities
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.WebRtcCallActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.InviteActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.PromptMmsActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.DeviceProvisioningActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.preferences.MmsPreferencesActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.sharing.ShareActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.stickers.StickerPackPreviewActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.conversation.ConversationActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.longmessage.LongMessageActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.conversation.ConversationPopupActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.messagedetails.MessageDetailsActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.groups.ui.pendingmemberinvites.PendingMemberInvitesActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.groups.ui.managegroup.ManageGroupActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.recipients.ui.managerecipient.ManageRecipientActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.DatabaseMigrationActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.migrations.ApplicationMigrationActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.PassphraseCreateActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.PassphrasePromptActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.NewConversationActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.PushContactSelectionActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.giph.ui.GiphyActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.mediasend.MediaSendActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.PassphraseChangeActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.VerifyIdentityActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.ApplicationPreferencesActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.registration.RegistrationNavigationActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.revealable.ViewOnceMessageActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.stickers.StickerManagementActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.DeviceActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.logsubmit.SubmitDebugLogActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.MediaPreviewActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.AvatarPreviewActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.mediaoverview.MediaOverviewActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.DummyActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.PlayServicesProblemActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.SmsSendtoActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.webrtc.VoiceCallShare
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.mediasend.AvatarSelectionActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.BlockedContactsActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.scribbles.ImageEditorStickerSelectActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.profiles.edit.EditProfileActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.lock.v2.CreateKbsPinActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.lock.v2.KbsMigrationActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.ClearProfileAvatarActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.messagerequests.MessageRequestMegaphoneActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.contactshare.ContactShareEditActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.contactshare.ContactNameEditActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.contactshare.SharedContactDetailsActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.ShortcutLauncherActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.maps.PlacePickerActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.MainActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.pin.PinRestoreActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.groups.ui.creategroup.CreateGroupActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.groups.ui.addtogroup.AddToGroupsActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.groups.ui.addmembers.AddMembersActivity
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.groups.ui.creategroup.details.AddGroupDetailsActivity
com.google.android.gms.auth.api.signin.internal.SignInHubActivity
com.google.android.gms.common.api.GoogleApiActivity
Providers
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.providers.PartProvider
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.providers.MmsBodyProvider
androidx.core.content.FileProvider
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.database.DatabaseContentProviders$Conversation
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.database.DatabaseContentProviders$ConversationList
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.database.DatabaseContentProviders$Attachment
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.database.DatabaseContentProviders$Sticker
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.database.DatabaseContentProviders$StickerPack
com.klinker.android.send_message.MmsFileProvider
com.google.firebase.provider.FirebaseInitProvider
androidx.lifecycle.ProcessLifecycleOwnerInitializer
Services
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.WebRtcCallService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.ApplicationMigrationService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.KeyCachingService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.messages.IncomingMessageObserver$ForegroundService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.QuickResponseService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.AccountAuthenticatorService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.ContactsSyncAdapterService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.DirectShareService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.GenericForegroundService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.gcm.FcmFetchService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.gcm.FcmReceiveService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.gcm.FcmJobService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.jobmanager.JobSchedulerScheduler$SystemService
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.jobmanager.KeepAliveService
com.google.firebase.components.ComponentDiscoveryService
com.google.firebase.messaging.FirebaseMessagingService
com.google.android.gms.auth.api.signin.RevocationBoundService
com.google.android.datatransport.runtime.backends.TransportBackendDiscovery
com.google.android.datatransport.runtime.scheduling.jobscheduling.JobInfoSchedulerService
Receivers
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.SmsListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.SmsDeliveryListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.MmsListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.notifications.MarkReadReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.notifications.RemoteReplyReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.notifications.AndroidAutoHeardReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.notifications.AndroidAutoReplyReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.ExpirationListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.revealable.ViewOnceMessageManager$ViewOnceAlarm
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.BootReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.DirectoryRefreshListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.RotateSignedPreKeyListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.RotateSenderCertificateListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.LocalBackupListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.PersistentConnectionBootListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.notifications.LocaleChangedReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.notifications.MessageNotifier$ReminderReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.notifications.DeleteNotificationReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.service.PanicResponderListener
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.jobmanager.AlarmManagerScheduler$RetryReceiver
org.thoughtcrime.securesms.jobmanager.BootReceiver
com.google.firebase.iid.FirebaseInstanceIdReceiver
com.google.android.datatransport.runtime.scheduling.jobscheduling.AlarmManagerSchedulerBroadcastReceiver
Interesting Strings
http://
http://apache.org/xml/features/disallow-doctype-decl
http://apache.org/xml/features/nonvalidating/load-external-dtd
http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto
http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android
http://www.gstatic.com/android/hangouts/hangouts_mms_ua_profile.xml
http://www.w3.org/2001/SMIL20/Language
http://www.w3.org/ns/ttml#parameter
http://xml.org/sax/features/external-general-entities
http://xml.org/sax/features/external-parameter-entities
https://
https://%s/%s/%s
https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/revoke?token=
https://android.clients.google.com/backup
https://android.clients.google.com/cdn
https://android.clients.google.com/cdn2
https://android.clients.google.com/directory
https://android.clients.google.com/service
https://android.clients.google.com/storage
https://api.backup.signal.org
https://api.directory.signal.org
https://cdn.signal.org
https://cdn2.signal.org
https://clients3.google.com/backup
https://clients3.google.com/cdn
https://clients3.google.com/cdn2
https://clients3.google.com/directory
https://clients3.google.com/service
https://clients3.google.com/storage
https://clients4.google.com/backup
https://clients4.google.com/cdn
https://clients4.google.com/cdn2
https://clients4.google.com/directory
https://clients4.google.com/service
https://clients4.google.com/storage
https://inbox.google.com/backup
https://inbox.google.com/cdn
https://inbox.google.com/cdn2
https://inbox.google.com/directory
https://inbox.google.com/service
https://inbox.google.com/storage
https://maps.google.com/maps
https://plus.google.com/
https://storage.signal.org
https://textsecure-service.whispersystems.org
https://www.google.ae/backup
https://www.google.ae/cdn
https://www.google.ae/cdn2
https://www.google.ae/directory
https://www.google.ae/service
https://www.google.ae/storage
https://www.google.com.eg/backup
https://www.google.com.eg/cdn
https://www.google.com.eg/cdn2
https://www.google.com.eg/directory
https://www.google.com.eg/service
https://www.google.com.eg/storage
https://www.google.com.om/backup
https://www.google.com.om/cdn
https://www.google.com.om/cdn2
https://www.google.com.om/directory
https://www.google.com.om/service
https://www.google.com.om/storage
https://www.google.com.qa/backup
https://www.google.com.qa/cdn
https://www.google.com.qa/cdn2
https://www.google.com.qa/directory
https://www.google.com.qa/service
https://www.google.com.qa/storage
https://www.google.com/backup
https://www.google.com/cdn
https://www.google.com/cdn2
https://www.google.com/directory
https://www.google.com/service
https://www.google.com/storage
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/games
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/games_lite
Older Versions
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HarKatt
2020-06-28T02:50:27.356Z
Amazing app. I use it daily to message friends and family as well as copying over text, files and sounds from computer to computer via the Note to Self feature. Only complaint is that messages takes a while to load when using the desktop version, even when you have good internet. Edit: Loading is now way faster so I changed it to 5 stars Edit 2: I want to donate with my Google play money but I can't find a way to do that, can't really take off a star for that though.
Kevin Rajee
2020-06-24T03:53:07.200Z
app This app is good but I find it annoying in some cases. When I send a message to a friend, it won't get delivered if the person hasn't open the app yet even though that person is not offline. Also please allow the option to store sent and received images and videos directly to gallery, it would be easier if there's a way to turn on/off such feature. Sending photos and videos in this apps takes ages. I would definitely use this app in the long run if it improves. Please kindly take note of this.
Hi Tech Dad
2020-06-24T22:38:39.663Z
stickers I really like Signal's secure encrypted SMS / MMS format. It is user friendly, but may require patient acceptance of it's secure features such as having to periodically renter a pin number to verify identity (a feature that CAN be disabled). The full benefits cannot be realized unless your friends also use it, so it may be more exciting to some and less to others. With the free version you will be limited in some of its features such as being limited to one image sent power text. 2 thumbs up!!!
Elva Dorsey
2020-06-24T12:15:22.258Z
chrome I really do like this app. I like the ability to communicate with people on my desktop when I'm at work. I like the security features. The only reasons I didn't give it a five are: group texting seems to be a hit or a miss & when my kid is out of data range but not cell range we both have to default to the phone messenger & I dont get messages from people that use to have signal but deleted it.
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2020-06-27T12:13:12.393Z
android I thought I finally found it. But nah, messages didn't send to another person with Signal. The only way is, we both have to use internet and the other person with Signal to receive messages now? Welp, this is troublesome and fails sending messages during emergencies. I have tinkered both of our Signal settings, enabled and disabled some options many times, still messages didn't receive to the other person. The app is more useful to 1st world countries, that has continuous access to internet.
Rosealyn Dasilva
2020-06-27T05:18:16.717Z
desktop windows 10 works pretty good besides this one big problem, and I've noticed it from my line and from the other persons line. Is when you are talking to someone and you get Another call from any - other platform; the person you thought you just put on hold to answer the other call - , that person can hear your entire conversation from you And the other person. Thats really messed up! please fix this problem
Piers Whiting
2020-06-26T15:45:37.590Z
wikipedia I have a similar problem to Elva Dorsey's (and, I now see, many others'). I can't get SMS to people who've had Signal but have deleted it and for that reason, I can't use it as a default SMS app, even though I'd like to. I've told the devs a while ago, but they don't respond.
GQQDELL777 _
2020-06-24T23:07:05.433Z
web Definitely a top favorite for texting apps, but I also agree it would be nice to have a few more customization options. But also the simplicity of the layout is nice. I like that I can set personal ringtones for each person so I can tell who texts me without even having to unlock my phone.
Dev Anand
2020-06-23T18:40:09.890Z
mac There's ample room for development, but I must admit, the app is simply minimalistic ( which i hope you keep it that way with future updates!). Please don't add a status option or something like that, Keep it simple. Try to make the customisation a little more user friendly and the chat screen require some revamps too. And the controls do need some color, they just don't look appealing yet.
Simon Matthews
2020-06-25T02:31:35.822Z
apple watch The interface is simple and easy to use. Main issue for me is that I have to physically log into the app to receive new messages despite notifications being turned on. Adjusting settings has no effect. As we are trialing this for work it is a major sticking point. Using an Asus ROG II
charles holtzclaw
2020-06-25T12:51:18.740Z
I had this 2 weeks and it has gone CRAZY. It kept resending the same message continually. I LITERALLY had to force stop AND uninstall to make it stop loop sending. Dont even know if thats a thing. By the time i went back to my previous messaging system. It had sent over 250 messages on a loop in abou 4 minutes. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS APP
Pranjal Sharma
2020-06-25T10:11:11.241Z
Really good for private and secure messaging. No complaints about privacy and encryption of messages. Things which aren't good is the user experience of the app like performance and smoothness of the app, it doesn't feel snappy. The UI and visual appearance can also be improved in order to look more appealing like icons, chat background. Lastly there should also be stories so that it can be more than just a chat app and compete with other services like whatsapp.
Adarsh Gupta
2020-06-23T08:14:55.854Z
The app does deserves 5 stars. There is whole lot of privacy in there. But there should be some improvements like, usernames should be launched. It becomes more anonymous and over that there is privacy. And the 2 Step Verification pin should be, ideally be for as long as the account is there. Imagine someone losing access to his phone and is not logged in elsewhere for 7 days or something untoward happens, anyone can just like that sign-up on the same number and access the data. No Signal pin.
Ape Xavier
2020-06-24T23:32:12.671Z
I love the features of this app but text messages do not get received. I cannot afford to miss messages. This has happened more than 5x on two different occasions. I dont have time to spend tweaking this app to fix the problem when it also seems to happen so randomly.
Shaun Pearson
2020-06-24T06:22:28.706Z
Possibly the best encrypted messenger there is. The video could use some work, but the voice quality is frequently better than the direct carrier option. If this aquisition rumor that is going around turns out to be true I'm switching this to 2 stars. -long time loyal signal user- devs? Care to comment? Back 5 months later. Ive heard onky rumors in the scene. I cant code well enoigh to audit it. Id appreciate a shoitoit from a dev sayin hey man we on your side still. Snowden even says so.....
Radu Cebotari
2020-06-26T18:50:36.305Z
Very good alternative to Telegram. Pros: >The connection quality is good >Video quality is top notch, even better than watsapp >Open Source client >Swipe right to reply (instead of swipe left like in telegram) > Can react to messages Cons: > forcing the user to enter the phone number > crops the image when making video calls ( I'm not sure if it's me, though ) > sound quality seems a tiny bit worse than watsapp > On some phones the notifications aren't shown (probably battery optimisations)
Tnt2b Lucky
2020-06-29T00:43:07.990Z
We still don't have the option to schedule messages to send on a later date. Also, signal keeps telling me that my messages are unsecured every now and then. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note 8. And it takes forever to send pictures through now. That started yesterday. Thank you
Chris G.
2020-06-28T22:05:50.736Z
Used to be able to use signal with airplane mode on if I was connected to wifi. That stopped working about six months ago and Ive had issues ever since. Now signal doesnt send messages. Still trying to figure out what happened to this once amazing app.
Haku A
2020-06-27T16:03:30.677Z
A simple and effective app. I can't really speak to how good it security is since I haven't been compromised to my knowledge, but I hear that it is very good. And it's nice that it is not owned by some Mega corporation like most other messaging apps. It can be a little buggy sometimes, but it's only a minor inconvenience for privacy. Definitely a nice option to have this app. Thanks
Jim Jones
2020-06-10T05:07:12.667Z
Pretty good, overall. A little buggy at first, and when one of party does not have Signal. Texts not received at random on more than a few occasions. Regardless, it is a free app, and the technology is extremely valuable. Privacy today, is paramount. I consider this company to be an ally of the people, not just a company marketing an application. Bill Of Rights. Nothing more important at the moment.
Dave P
2020-06-13T03:59:28.810Z
DEVELOPERS: Please Read Dear developers, I think this program is absolutely amazing.... However, we need a few important changes. For starters, can you please move the microphone button at least a half an inch or an inch to the left so we don't accidentally click out of the app? Second, can you please show us how long voice messages are and allow us to drag and drop somewhere in the audio file a bit easier? In other words,if we grab it we can drag it and see a timer over it. Thank you so much!
Quinn Quinley
2020-06-08T17:39:31.262Z
Signal is the pinnacle of end-to-end encryption, and it's incredibly nice that it works for both signal messages and SMS messages, so I don't have to bully all my family into using signal. The app is almost perfect, but I rate it 4 stars because some functionality in other messaging apps, such as being able to send contact cards, are either missing or less than ideal to use. Other than that, fantastic app and I definitely recommend it.
Ange Loron
2020-06-20T15:44:05.977Z
I love the option of deleting messages after a certain time and overall it does what it's meant to - chat. On my Samsung phone the picture/camera option does not work well, somehow the picture taken always ends up lower than what I see on the screen. I thought that the messages were not saving on any server but when I use signal on my phone with a disappearing time of a few minutes and open the signal app on my windows machine several hours later, all the messages re-appear on my the windows app
Daniel Smith
2020-06-05T17:16:45.385Z
Sending media messages (gif and pictures) is HORRIBLE. The message usually fails 1-2x then I get a message which says "some issues need your attention" but I'm not told what the issues are or how I can fix them. I tap the resend button a bunch, it never works. I restart my phone, try to send the message and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. When it does, the timestamp says the message was sent when I originally tried to send the message. What is the deal? Samsung galaxy 8
Micheal Shayne Tippetts Jr.
2020-06-04T17:10:12.249Z
This is a pretty great messaging app, as messaging apps go. It's "secure", asks for a pin, it works great. Easily build groups to use and communicate one with another. I just wish that I could delete users from my group as their participation is no longer required. It's no longer considered "secure", but a hindrance. That's my biggest concern. And my greatest dislike.
Julian Frost
2020-06-12T19:19:25.215Z
I like Signal, but it has quirks and annoyances. Last night, Signal told me one of my phone contacts (who I haven't spoken to in 8 years) is on Signal. Signal can send messages to my contacts regardless of them using Signal or not. So why "fill" my message list with these notifications? Sometimes, when new messages arrive, the UI doesn't scroll to the end of the new message, making it look like no new message actually arrived.
Gregory Perry
2020-06-17T17:13:34.600Z
Settings removed from conversations with more than one other person in which at least one member is not a Signal user. Until most recent release, notifications could be assigned to any individual threads/groups. I used that feature. This morning I noticed one group that should have a custom tone was using the default, and when I tried to check that setting, I discovered it no longer exists. Why remove that feature?
Matt Marinsek
2020-06-14T17:14:55.494Z
Awesome messaging app that respects your privacy and security and has most of the features you'd expect out of the top apps out there. Best of all it let's you do SMS as well so you can keep everything under one app and not worry that others don't use the same app that you do. Only thing I wish they'd add is syncing SMS with their Desktop programs. Otherwise this is a home run.
asocial_nerd
2020-06-05T20:13:06.120Z
Just downloaded, but seems like a really good service. My only notes are that it would be nice to be able to send SMS through my connected devices and that it seems counterintuitive that all my contacts would be notified when I sign up (if they've signed up). I apparently caused notifications for a bunch of people I didn't want to cause notifications for.
Jibesh Saha
2020-06-11T03:55:30.175Z
Always loved Signal. The true end-to-end encryption. But there are little problems. First is the delivery of message is slow. Second is Media delivery is extremely slow. I can live the first, but second one is a problem. Please try to add a option to compress images like other messengers before sending it so that it delivers first. Unlike other messengers it should be an option that the user chooses whether to compress or not.
Lynn Sacerdote
2020-06-16T15:59:19.732Z
Works great when it works. But recently I can't get messages from non-signal users, nor can they get my messages. I don't have this problem with other messenger apps. Since texting is a primary function for work, I can't miss texts because my messenger won't get them. I'll keep it installed, but I'm not going to use it as my primary message app anymore. Too bad, really.
Andrea
2020-06-25T11:20:46.517Z
Must have app if you care about privacy. I'm happy that they promptly corrected a few minor bugs and some UI polishing. 5 stars hands down. Now I have a last request: can you make the image rotate in landscape mode when in video calls please? I see that the iPhone version does that I don't get why not on Android and when I make calls with iPhone users it gets frustrating seeing people 90° sideways. Other than that congrats for the achievements
Olivia Chemmannure
2020-06-08T04:25:48.428Z
Signal is an amazing messenger application. I love the thought process behind it, the open source nature and how it protects everyday users. The only problem I have with Signal is that it does not search through Google Photos when you want to share media. I know Google has major problems but since photos take up lots of space Google Photos is ideal for a lot of people. If a feature could be implemented to be able to find photos though Google Photos that would be great.
Mia Atcheson
2020-06-26T21:54:30.407Z
Recently went from a pretty good user-first app that stored all data on your own phone to a corporate-style user-last 'service' that has begun sending data to their cloud without permission, mandatory account creation, password setting/updating nag reminders; all the user-hostile surveillance bells and whistles that are the opposite of why someone might want to use an app like this instead of the one that Google or Facebook offers. Did they get bought out or something?
Giancarlo
2020-06-08T23:51:07.164Z
I'm a very private person and always prefer to keep my communications encrypted and this app is great for what it offers. I'm not a big texter but the people I do text also like privacy and I was able to get them onboard with this app. You can call AND switch to video on the same call which is great. I do hope future updates will encrypt all texts and not just those between respective Signal users. All in all, a great app to use and doesn't use much memory on your phone. Best part is it's FREE.
Da Ne
2020-06-11T19:14:22.865Z
June 2020 - having all kinds of problems downloading and uploading images. Slow, glitchy, and many fail to send and receive. I'm not sure what's happening. Feb 2020. The new conversation colors are lame. Limited file transfer size and support. Stickers are for pedophiles. Occasionally rejects large batches of SMS messages in group texts with non-signal users. I wish this was the 2017 version again.
Alex Omen
2020-06-06T01:19:28.458Z
The sync between the desktop client and the phone app could be smoother, waiting for 10 minutes for the client to catch-up if you used the other device kinda puts a minus on the experience. Other than that, solid and offers so much more than the other messaging apps. I really like the integration of SMS along with app chat and making sure you can use both distinctly. Solid and private as all should. Great work guys 🙂
Legion Prime
2020-06-07T17:31:18.240Z
Really great messaging app, superb when messaging others with Signal. Unfortunately this would be a whole lot more helpful if restoring backups actually worked. I have tried multiple times creating 3 backups so far and every single time I try to restore them on my new phone it tells me the passphrase is invalid. ETA: Okay so we have a PIN now, for what exactly? Could we perhaps go more than three godamned DAYS before the annoying prompts for the PIN which seemingly has no other use whatsoever?
Mike Martin
2020-06-14T05:22:25.184Z
With the updated version you get facial blur (useless feature for me) but you lost the ability to hot swap Speaker/Bluetooth so you have to restart the app. Plus you can no longer name SMS groups...so if you have multiple groups good luck finding the right one and if someone responds...it starts a new separate group. One last thing...if the app is going to be the default SMS app, please include a way to block numbers or messages.
Todd Bowden
2020-06-20T12:20:52.193Z
The best I've found for end-to-end encryption. Enjoy use of this app while we still can. The American public cannot be trusted with encrypted communications, so says the US and most other governments say. This is because some bad actors do bad things and use encryption to stymie investigations. I still believe all of humanity should have access to privacy however. But maybe I'm just too old fashioned, a dying breed that misses freedom, free speech, and the pursuit of happiness. Foolish me.
Paul Lawrance
2020-06-22T11:00:39.752Z
Overall this is an excellent app, it's well laid out and a sensible configuration. Initially I did have some small amount of difficulty using the video function for my first video chat but this was because the video function is initially switched off when using mobile data (it's not switched off on wifi) when you first install it, I assume for saving data, but it's easily switched on when you discover it in settings. Overall this app is excellent and thank you.
Wade Matteson
2020-06-10T19:33:38.212Z
Best secure, end to end encrypted messaging service with optional disappearing messages that go away however long you set it for in settings once the recipient lays eyes on it. And it works both ways, I have tested it and truly rate this app 5 stars. I might try to work for them I'm that inspired by the righteous Ideals & slick propietary method that Signal operates by using in this app. I use Signal for all business related, or personal family messaging, because it truly offers me PRIVACY!!!!!!
Eric Hidle
2020-06-07T20:39:28.145Z
The idea is solid. But, the execution is terrible. MMS photos fail 90% of the time, and there is absolutely no support - none... zero... zilch... for filtering spam messages or even say "hey I only want to get texts from people in my phone book - send the rest to binspam." There is also no way to edit the members of a group text, or to use Wifi for anything. I have been trying to give Signal the benefit of the doubt but it has been YEARS and this basic functionality is still missing/broken. Instead of useful features and fixing broken ones, I now get annoyed to enter a PIN every two weeks. What good is that? I'm switching back to standard Android messaging which, you guessed it, supports every single one of these basic features that all texting applications should have.
Bódy Nóri
2020-06-11T01:57:11.239Z
Signal mixed up two of my contacts and one's phone number showed up under an others name. I uninstalled Signal and at reinstalled it still had the same issue. Then I don't know what happened, and the right person 's photo showed up but still under the wrong name and then I decided to delete both my contacts from my regular contact and now it still has a glitch. The person' s name and phone number is right finally, but the other person's name (that was correct before) is not showing only number.
Mateo M.
2020-06-17T16:59:00.780Z
Since March, I've not been able to send media to or receive from non-Singal users. Frustrating and inconvenient. Important/urgent texts have been eaten or come up as errors, putting a strain on personal relations. My partner often receives no notification of a new msg, again, putting a strain on personal relations. I've sent more than enough bug reports w/no response from devs. Seriously considering getting rid of this disappointment. (Also thx for deleting my initial review. /s)
Tonis Leong
2020-06-24T13:57:22.150Z
I cannot make the app work. It gets stuck after I type in my phone number. I tried 2 phone numbers just in case. I also tried to uninstall and reinstall, restart and different connection. Nothing seems to work. Basically its stuck at the number verification code, no its buffering, no sms is sent, page is just stuck in buffering mode. Please help
Mike Foust
2020-06-27T21:22:17.325Z
This app has some good features, but it is very complicated just to delete a contact. I have to stick with WhatsApp since it's more user-friendly, once signal becomes a little more user-friendly I'll come back to it.
Ax Death
2020-06-12T16:26:15.237Z
Worthless. A complete piece of garbage, still, after 3 years. Signal doesnt reliably notify me of new messages. About 50% of messages dont notify or dont show up until well after they were sent (hours). I can straight be staring at signal at 7PM, but the next day when I open it, i'll have messages marked 645PM that never showed up. If you need you communication encrypted, you probably need to be able to reliably retrieve said communication. Signal cant do that.
falgun patel
2020-06-05T04:24:43.555Z
This app is great for security for sure. On the other hand it keeps on using my data even when my device is connected to WiFi which is pretty good on signal strength and available speed. This has led to the app using most of my data when making video calls. Ask to developers to fix this issue, or give a work around to have to keep on disabling data while making video calls and then turn it back on when needed outside of WiFi range. Will definitely give a minimum of 4 stars once this is fixed.
TyV VTy
2020-06-12T14:09:01.611Z
App Was Extre Enjoyable & effective 5⭐during 2018-19 .But it changed , don't like much now. Added emoji pop ups if you try cut, copy or delete a section in a text thread , don't like new mandates ID pin #, beging ask to confirm pin # often, seems It ties you, your info or confirms YOUR ID AND CONTENT. Requires access to all contacts , only used for a few select , company or media contacts. Now Kid Like and intrusive. WhatsApp up on the 50 million+ invested by alleged data selling app comp's ¿^>
Abby Erickson
2020-06-19T23:34:41.797Z
Can't send photos well, I often get a "failed to send" notification when sending a photo to someone else, and resending doesn't work. The recipient usually gets the photo in the end, but the status never changes from "failed to send." A bit frustrating. Also the ability to send photos in bulk would be nice.
Richard Geoffrion
2020-06-23T22:19:09.140Z
Not receiving sms messages when I have them enabled on plan..i can send them out , just not receive them, can receive and send normal messages no problem, sent information using email to u VIA problems \troubleshooting under settings in app...still haven't responded back, otherwise really like the app...just as of recently cannot receive pictures messages
Emanuel Alexandru
2020-06-12T18:10:13.533Z
Just sharing my way back here for developers to see. When I share an item from outside signal, the app asks for fingerprint and then closes; I have to share the item again for it to show the contacts. Also, there's no feature to automatically delete MEDIA messages such as long videos after some time, there only an option to delete all types of messages after some time.
Chris X
2020-06-28T07:30:40.447Z
it's such a shame this is buggy. It's great when it works but sometimes messages are not delivered / no notification. sometimes phone calls won't work, stuck on 'establishing call'. Very frustrating.
Mike P
2020-06-09T07:41:56.478Z
Issues with video chat crashing constantly after latest update. Update: 9Jun20. Audio during video chat does not work both ways. Only one way audio. Video starts off working but typically the video woll start looking like a bad Monet Painting replica. Tried different microphones at both ends of the call, tried rebooting phones, tried updating app. All does not work. Issue is random for both ends of the call.
Joe
2020-06-13T01:09:10.485Z
Long-time user. The biggest drawback to this app is how extremely slow it is with sending media. It made me reconsider using my default sms app for this reason alone. Also, recently (as of the last week) messages have suddenly failed to deliver, but the recipient still gets them. This may be a bug that needs to be fixed.
Nathan Schouw
2020-06-16T03:21:18.559Z
I love what they are trying to do. But for me on Tmobile with a one plus 6t. I've had nothing but problems with sms/mms. Doesn't matter if I use wifi calling or not. Some texts say they failed but really sent. Lots don't ever get received on my end. Can't afford to be missing messages so unfortunately it's a 1 star and nothing more.
D C
2020-06-20T02:20:07.536Z
I used to love this app in appreciate the encryption. But now there's a banner at the bottom requiring me to create a pin even though I have a pin for my phone. I used to be able to make it go away by forcing a quit and clearing the cache. But now it's persistent. If they don't take that away I'm going to uninstall the app.
burnquist1
2020-06-15T01:44:06.850Z
Good features and customization, but none of that matters cause it's very unreliable as a messenger. Texts take 30minutes to send and receive. This could never be your default messaging app in its current state. June 14th Update: 3Stars down to 1Star Recent updates have completely broken the app. All calls and texts are not received unless you have the app already opened.
L J
2020-06-11T17:16:04.575Z
like it more than big G's snoopy message app. idk, prolly doesn't make a difference in privacy but may as well try. no negatives besides a little bit unintuitive way of deleting messages.(edit) got used to ui quickly. to be encrypted end to end your contact has to be using signal app and have you have to have your number registered on signal's servers.. still do not use calling. not that i have anything against that, just haven't used.
Mauritz Spies
2020-06-10T06:14:21.650Z
Its a good messenger app. It does however lack many convenient features such as the ability to block spam messages, which is what I need most. I dont use standard messaging services that often but I dont want to be bothered with sms advertising I wont respond to and then there is scam mail, which is of course a complete waste of my time. I will have uninstall the app and revert back to google messenger or Huawei's built in messenger. Will give it a second look but in the far future probably.
CJ
2020-06-14T22:49:35.783Z
New to this app. One thing I found is you have to cancel a text in a posting one at a time. Annoying and time consuming. Can't you program it to delete multiple texts and keep the ones you want to keep like some of the other apps. Will edit posting in future to reflect my thoughts.
Carl R
2020-06-12T13:14:15.693Z
Probably the best and most secure texting app out there. Telegram has had breaches and WhatsApp is owned by Facebook (hard no). Now with the new updates they've been putting out the last year or so, this has become not just the most secure, but the best texting app on the market! It's got everything you need, can do phone calls, can answer texts on your computer, can make groups or schedule when to have messages deleted! Suggestion: maybe make it so you can auto-delete certain conversations?
Stephen Serra
2020-06-17T22:17:46.293Z
"Your safety number with {contact} has changed" After 3 weeks of thinking I had been ghosted by someone, it turns out that my messages were never delivered even though there was a little check mark next to the message that would seem to indicate it was delivered. A messaging app that doesn't send messages and doesn't alert you to unsent messages is a 0 out of 100 for me. Absolute failure.
Brendan Forde
2020-06-18T14:58:52.547Z
As great as this app has always been, I've just started having an issue with loudspeaker playback, where the screen will blackout and not return. It had started to do this but would return to the screen after an audio message had finished playing, but I've just had it not return and have had to reset my phone.
Myion Rickey
2020-06-21T00:05:21.988Z
Really like it, like the security, enjoy that you can do video conferencing without worrying about anybody else snooping. That said, I wish it had a landscape rotation, so you could turn it on its side and everything would rotate to still be upward. Other than that great app and would earn five stars.
Stephen Outhwaite
2020-06-23T22:44:58.169Z
Great app for sending messages, photos, audio & group open conversations. My 3 daughters & I have kept an open 4 way conversation going through the lockdown so I can drop in anytime & type something & whoever isn't busy can reply, sometimes all 3 at once & they can do the same. If it is as discreet as they say even better, although we have no great secrets to protect. Only grumble it doesn't recognise the same conversation on a different device, though it knows the 4 of us are in a conversation
A Google user
2020-06-07T16:58:48.802Z
App keeps asking me to rate and though I've already given it ratings 2 times. Got for the purpose of security n taking advantage of encryption. I can't send videos. i like calling with it but have to resort to regular calling. Some x s'thing stops working so u hv to update. Updates hv small improvements. The last I hope too care of the sending out hundreds of the same message!! but i like it though it still needs more options. otherwise it's great
A Google user
2020-06-12T20:46:33.800Z
Awesome app. Very user friendly. Have peace of mind while texting. You can even be secured on the other persons phone by applying disappearing messages. So you never have to rely on the other persons ability or lack there of on the use of the delete button. EDIT WHY DOES THIS APP ACCESS THE MICTOPHONE ALL DAY EVERY DAY???
Nicholas Z. Deri
2020-06-18T18:19:12.975Z
Its good. The only features i wish were available are to block messages by #prefix and from senders that contain alpha-numeric characters. Update 6/18/20 Acting weird since latest update. Auto backup of contacts, and stalls in that state for hours. Also, I would like to be able to remove myself from group msgs, especially when it's spam.
Matthew Samuel
2020-06-25T04:59:13.112Z
Great now that it follows device theme, however the splash screen is still white regardless of which theme the app is set to. Obviously not a huge issue but it's pretty bothersome when in a dark room to get a quick flash of light like that
Ian Adams
2020-06-22T13:14:14.963Z
Still some features still needed. Like being able to customize individual contact notifications (the alerting symbol) and make custom vibrations. Also customizing the Quick Menu options. Being able to delete from the Quick Menu is wonderful. QoL things. That would make getting other users on it easier. Still though, even if I don't get to utilize the E2EE features I still know that Signal isn't reading or saving my texts and there's at least some comfort in that.
Matthew Miller
2020-06-07T14:25:23.598Z
This has been one of the most important apps I've had on my phone for years. The ability to have completely private communication combined with security features that go above and beyond is absolutely wonderful. And the app itself is gorgeous and keeps getting better and better. Highly recommend this to everyone!
Fakazi Hlongwane
2020-06-18T09:16:47.785Z
It's a nightmare for dual SIM phones as you have no option to switch sms sending between SIM. even with a default sending number set on app the app just switches the number to whatever number you using for data. I've sent 3 emails with no acknowledgement nor update and this might be the down side of a beautiful app.
Tristan Fromlegendsofthefall
2020-06-23T13:54:36.347Z
I don't understand some people's complaints. There are bugs, and they are continuously being worked out. IMHO this app has only gotten better over the years, and continues to do so. Excellent job team, and thank you Moxie for giving a such a great gift to the world.
Andy Hartman
2020-06-27T20:13:48.865Z
The trade off for protections and extra security amounts to a handful of previews not being available, who cares... Just use it, screw those who would trespass and eavesdrop on your private conversations, change starts with you. Start small with this awesome app. And invite your friends.
Laura Henriksen
2020-06-13T10:56:45.996Z
Some glitches but mainly good experience. Sick of unsecured connections and apps and this also has the ability to send multiple images which I appreciate and saves me time too. Just want a stable secure space for my friends and I to communicate. It's everyone's right. The call feature isn't very good in our experiences but hoping this improves.
Joshua Barker
2020-06-13T23:36:31.970Z
When I put an emoticon on a picture and don't alter it there is no problem. If I pinch and expand it it refuses to send the expanded emoticon. I sent several pics I wanted to lay an emoticon over to cover the face but it sent the original. Disaster! No privacy if I want to cover a face with an expanded emoticon!
HARI M
2020-06-18T06:52:39.931Z
Application is very good, easy to use but I had a suggestion that "if we share a Web page or web news to any person the particular LINK only be shared but not accompanied by news heading or thumbnail". But if we share YouTube videos, this facility is active. So my humble request is to provide this service to above mentioned area. Thank you.
Geoff Saville
2020-06-20T03:02:56.927Z
I only moved from Whatsapp (which never had a problem) because a relative insisted I switch over because of Whatsapp's connection to Facebook (which, admittedly, a lot of people think is now a voracious information miner). I wish Signal would work properly on my android. My settings are right for alerts but even after downloading the app twice, I have to open the app to get messages. No notifications at all 😑
Caroline Gray
2020-06-27T01:49:49.161Z
Signal has been good so far. I'm only Signalling with my son who is 26 & he suggested we try using it. I'm also using Signal with my Tech savvy sister who's in her 50's. I luv the idea of those pesky corporates not being able to see wot we like! Thanx for the opportunity to start my Signal journey. Cheers C.
Tri Bui
2020-06-29T00:44:03.347Z
Cannot figure out how to transfer messages from previous chat. But overall it is working well. Just like any other messaging app. Knowing I can have my messages sent secure is nice to know.
Cassie Brady
2020-06-16T03:04:02.379Z
I do not get a notification unless the app is open in the background. Tested sending a message from a friend - on their app it only registers as 'sent', not 'received'. Therefore the app is not receiving messages unless it is running. I have gone through all app and phone settings, and troubleshoot guide.
diecut0044
2020-06-15T04:55:45.664Z
Not getting my notifications anymore and sometimes it takes ages to send a photo or even a message sometimes please fix things it's really annoying when I'm not getting my notifications it worked really fine before but after the updates it stopped working properly like i remember before i could send music and stuff but now i can't even send a photo *PLEASE FIX* but overall great app i use signal pretty much every day, keep up the good work.
Ian smith
2020-06-26T15:57:55.790Z
(*update) I 've now had 17 (*19) versions of Signal since March, 7 (*9) just in June, and find this unnerving. Many just trivial eye-candy, kiddy stuff like stickers and emoji, others like assumption we'll want to put our encrypted stuff on any cloud (PINs) are disconcerting when Signal's core mission is simple: encrypted massaging and calls. You're not selling anything so why try to 'compete' with Whatsapp etc? Seems to make too many possible vectors for code mischief, please consolidate!
M Caruso
2020-06-07T21:56:55.237Z
Significant lag. Update: Fairly simple. On several occasions there has been a 10 - 15 minute lag between the sending of and receiving of messages although when they come through they have the time stamp from when they were sent. Most of these occurred between users in the same city, separated by less than 5 miles.
J F
2020-06-07T13:35:43.515Z
Weblink does not show the image what the link about, so I can't identify which one which the link about without seeing the image of photo when I send or receive many different links. Adding function for speaker phone and secure SMS will be a good thing. Having one gray tick, double gray ticks and double blue ticks for message indication of status also are the bonus for improvement.
Geralt Greeneggeeznham
2020-06-15T11:50:25.653Z
All the features you'd expect to see with a little bit extra on top. Surprisingly customisable, but with good default settings that find a healthy middle ground with easy communication and good privacy. Really enjoy being able to customise the notification sounds.
cRAZy gOOd
2020-06-19T07:47:24.362Z
getting worse by the minute ... no other apps I have with PIN security put a huge dumb banner at the bottom of the screen every day blocking off a portion of my messages and constantly ask me to "remember" it in case I've forgotten. Soooo stupid!!! I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN AND I DON'T NEED A REMINDER EVERY DAY, MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. remove this stupidity immediately pls. It's annoying af.
Martin Sarabura
2020-06-17T14:52:04.283Z
It kind of works, but it has problems. Group chats very hard to set up, it constantly bags me to invite my respondents to install Signal, and when I am in a chat and somebody else interrupts, I can't see the full text of the interrupt chat in order to reply appropriately. The only thing I can do is Mark Read, then go back to the interrupt thread later. Highly inconvenient!
AJ Miller
2020-06-17T20:40:20.735Z
Signal is good if you can get your friends to join. It's not like WhatsApp where a lot of your contacts will be on there already. It kept asking to be my SMS client but couldn't get it to work as that. So now I only use it with a couple friends and my wife.
Love Love
2020-06-23T12:08:25.874Z
It's okay...may use here and there. Is it possible for you to add the ability to schedule messages, like the default SMS app on Android? Also, would be nice if we could create custom colors for more of a variety between chats.
thuan bui
2020-06-26T18:19:07.645Z
The app was awesome until I changed phones. I've tried multiple times following your directions online and have not been able to transfer my messages. It doesn't not work as advertised.
J Guzewich
2020-06-25T15:06:59.318Z
Signal asks for the pin often. Be sure to remember it. Sometimes calls do not connect but that is likely due to the spotty internet at the call's origin. It is very good and useful.
A Google user
2020-06-05T15:49:30.730Z
The only grave privacy concern & weakness is the fact that this app is linked to your fone #. I definitely dont like the forced PIN promp, it should allowed u to opt-out by choice. Another thing that is highly annoying is the bubble reminder to make a PIN or Username. If this app would give u more control I would give it 5 ⭐️. 5June20:Updated this morning. Shorly after I was doing a multiple message select to delete & the app crashed.
Neil Baker
2020-06-15T10:32:26.428Z
Update: messages are delivered late. It has potential to be the best... but it needs: (1) ability to change the phone number of the Signal account, (2) ability to 'Share Screen' during video calls, (3) a Business API to encourage businesses to use Signal as an alternative to phone calls, (4) GROUP audio and video calls adding new participants on the fly during the call
Lorenzo Guerra
2020-06-05T08:43:07.463Z
Great app for private messaging, but it lacks a bit of features, like tags, text effects life bold, italic or similar and you cant delete messages for everyone. Also, I would advise to bring the progress bar of the video player UI a bit up, because in screens with round corners the text is cut
Malik Owens
2020-06-09T21:46:05.139Z
I love this app. Recommend it to all my friends and family. The video chat eats up battery and data, but it's clear. I only wish that in this social distancing age you could group video chat or even conference call. Other than that... love it.
Nova Sutherland
2020-06-05T22:53:41.144Z
Great messaging app. Really like the ability to react to messages with the full range of emojis. Obviously using signal for its privacy features. Love what you guys are doing. Can you please, please make this a paid app (like WhatsApp was-even if its just a dollar a year) so you can maintain your independence?
Hilla Tolppa
2020-06-18T09:31:53.796Z
Everything you need + security/privacy. Everyone should switch to Signal. Have tried WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram, and although WhatsApp has the best UI, Signal has all the main features and I would guess that only very few WhatsApp users may find Signal lacking functionality. When it comes to security, Signal is the only real option since there is no compromise like WhatsApp's unencrypted cloud backup and Telegram's unencrypted chats.