Signal Private Messenger
v6.8.3 · 50.9 MB · code 119602
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File information
UpdatedJan 17, 2023
PublishedMar 19, 2021
Packageorg.thoughtcrime.securesms
Versionv6.8.3 (119602)
Size50.9 MB
MD5092c31b3e76290ea5782939ff9b45272
Min SDK19
ABIsarm64-v8a
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 v6.8.3
★ You can now filter for your unread chats by pulling down in the chat list. Clear your notifications quickly and respond to your waiting friends.
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2023-01-17
- Scanned for malware 2023-01-18 03:56:41
- Signature SHA1 45:98:9D:C9:AD:87:28:C2:AA:9A:82:FA:55:50:3E:34:A8:87:93:74
- File MD5 092c31b3e76290ea5782939ff9b45272
How to install Signal Private Messenger v6.8.3 on Android 4.4 KitKat+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 50.9 MB of free storage.
- Grab org.thoughtcrime.securesms_119602.apk — hit the Download button above (50.9 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 092c31b3e76290ea…. 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_119602.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 arm64-v8a 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 4.4 KitKat 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.
- Works on one phone but not another — this build ships arm64-v8a native code. Devices with a different CPU will reject it.