A video came out that the government is eavesdropping on the Signal app. Any comments on that? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aWoGOSXnTMA.html
Favorite Signal tips: * @mentions * group admin role * group permissions (3) * group invite link (with admin aknowledge or without) * image quality chooser button * voice message with variable playing speed * accessing chat while in call (dedicated button) * desktop: open editor mode (little up arrow in input field's center): enter doesn't send, just do line break -------- Maybe a second part of this video would be useful :)
People like to hate all new features for some reason. Every step closer to function like What's App gives the What's App users one less reason not to switch. Im just praying they won't sell Signal to Google, Microsoft or Amazon. 🥺
Man I love note to self SO MUCH I've been using my steam deck as a secondary PC and dropping links, pics and messages between the deck, my phone and main PC is has been crazy helpful
Well..... if more people in your situation just said NO and used what you wanted to use anyway then I think more people (like your social peers) would be more proactive in downloading it.
Because they are normies. Unaware of privacy issues. If it doesn't effect them directly they can care less. Until it does. Simply the simplicity and bloat is what keeps them there. And that also it's a direction that the herd goes on
Really helpful tips! Apart from SMS and disappearing messages I did not know any of these tricks. The Note to Self- Option is maybe the best one for me! Disappearing messages you find as well in Session messenger. Of course I have installed Henry's sticker- pack right away. 😁 Thanks a lot!
Thank you for the helpful tip. I was super stuck trying to figure out why the lock was suddenly on messages and messages not going through. I watched several RU-vid videos, and researched online Signal app features for lock, and you are the only one who covered this top. Thank you! You are a life saver!
Alright I Don't Think Henry explained how to setup SMS on signal. But basically you go to settings> apps and notifications> default apps> default SMS app, change it from your normal SMS app, to signal.
Signal looks awesome! I'm planning on using it, but can't yet at the moment. Hoping they soon come up with a different methods for creating an account. On another note; I'd love to see a video with recommendations for basic apps for android like keyboard, sms, phone, gallery apps, calendar, and even clocks that don't transmit personal data to the app-maker or as little as possible... this for users who don't have phones that are supported by Calyx, Lineage, Graphine... or custom roms on XDA.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. After deleting Signal because no friend or family member wants to use it, I will install it again and try again to convince them
Watch a few videos on privacy and how much other apps leak your data or even sell your data bestie you talk with them If they are not interested in their own privacy then they are not going to be convinced
Hi. I have 4 questions 1. If you block a contact (telephone #) and then you archive it so you do not see it on your contact list, does it remain blocked after you archive the contact? 2. What happens when you archive a contact? Can the contact still still send you a message? 3. How do I unarchive a contact? I am having a difficult time seeing it on the settings menu. 4. This probably is a feature that needs to be added to Signal but incase it is already built in, how do you block and/or archive multiple contacts at the same time?
If you hold press their contact bubble, it pops up choices. Archive/ un archive is in there. Also, if they message you and are not blocked , but have them "archived" yes the message will auto undo the archive. If they are blocked, they can not message you at all, or even see your signal account.
Note to self is great. I also create groups with only me in them so that I can group my note to selfs. Now that I have Molly-FOSS on my GrapheneOS machine it's REALLY usesful.
Regarding Auto-Deleting texts: I learned there are signal versions, that keep these texts anyway. Important if u thought you could just not have to trust anyone via this feature, cuz u still have to trust that the other person isnt keeping the texts anyways. Even easier: anyone can keep a picture of ur text and not delete that. Just fyi
Hi. Can you explain what you mean by _“there are Signal versions that keep these texts”_ please? My understanding from various privacy experts is that unless someone has screenshot your text, it evaporates. Quite important if you’re a journalist handling a sensitive source with delicate information… 🤔
Question about Signal data usage please. A friend stopped using Signal with me because they say on their Android phone, Signal uses gigabytes of data in a few days which I guess costs them more for their phone plan. They said it's a known problem and seems to be related to syncing. Is there anything my friend can do to reduce this high level of data usage? Thanks.
All you mentioned I already know . Thank you for sharing. I think their video chat feature is very crisp on android and their voice clip feature works great.
Wait that first one where it switches to SMS. Does it send an SMS message from signal itself by signal OR does it use your built in SMS (which is google messenger) to send off the SMS?
Install a sticker pack by clicking that person's sticker. Only question I have is when old accounts disappear after you delete them on Signal. Got a new phone number, made a new account, deleted the old one, but the old account with its phone number, profile pic, etc. are all still in some groups a month later.
Signal doesn't support dual SIM so you can't have multiple accounts on a device 😞 I've requested this so many times but given up asking now Telegram which may not be as secure at least supports dual SIM
I will say that I personally like how iOS implements stickers where you can use them as "stickers" and place them on top of any message that was sent at any time everyone else just uses them as a picture you send so I lost interest in them all together I hope one day Signal, Session, or another privacy focused company implements them like apple does
I use Google Voice for all calls and texts, and use my carrier number as a private number for family and friends. Can you use Signal with a google voice number?
Do you have a video on using a Proxy via Signal? Is it necessary to use a Proxy in case the cell towers are down? The Proxy setting is in the profile. Any info you have is appreciated.
EI uninstalled my signal messenger but I messaged my friend first before uninstalling it,😅 IS THERE A Possibility for him to see the message I sent?? And I overthink why there is always only 1 check when I message him? Always sent but not delivered? what does it mean? Will he also see my messages??
i just hope that signal adds a feature for dual accounts for dual sim users like me . i want to switch to signal as some of my friends use signal and i also wanna make signal my defauly messaging app but signal doesnt support a option for dual numbers so i am not intrested in using it as of now . i really hope that signal adds feature for two accounts or i wont ve switching to signal
I use signal. But I dont receive notifications on time even whn im connected tothe internet. Its annoying when i don't receive msgs on time. Is there a way to solve this issue?
It looks like my comment with a link to Signal support page was deleted. Anyway there is a detailed description how to disable battery optimization for Signal - as Flupkees also suggested.
Anyway, to change the primary storage from Internal to SD card on Android? Signal is taking 11 gbs of space on my internal storage. My backup is set to the SD. however, it seems the data signal is actually reading on the internal storage. Would uninstalling signal and restoring backup file from SD possibly switch the default saving location?
New to signal and having hard time connecting to friend overseas by typing their number instead of giving signal access to my contacts. Can you please help?
Great tips. I am struggling to add a custom ringtone. I see under notifications and sounds the list and the add custom sound option, but don’t know how to get a purchased ringtone in the directory signal is looking at. Thoughts?
Is there a way to get signal on 2 phones without 2 phone numbers? Im trying to use note to self the way I do a message to myself on facebook so I can do something on here while I wait for friends and family to switch.
I just got onto Signal. I use iPhone. Is there any way I can delete the phone numbers that appear under my contacts’ profile photos? I’d hate to chat in public and find that some weirdo looking over my shoulder is calling them! Hope there is a solution out there. Thanks in advance!
Thank you! is the chat backup option only available on Android? İ used Signal on Android for years and didn't realize that İ could backup the chat. now that İ just switched to iPhone İ couldn't find the backup option though.
Is there a way to directly go to my months old message in a group/chat by click on ‘go to message’ in media files. That feature of WhatsApp really saves a lot of time! I don’t have to scroll all the way up to the specific month or date. Very important. Do reply if you know how to !!!
Hey there, I'm using a signal but can't find my signal code to send for others to other people, only my mobile number is shown can you please help me and give me some directions 👍
@@ArnarJin they're getting rid of texts lol. Also, they don't have a send delay feature. I see they do have scheduled sending. Send delay meaning you can cancel the text before it actually sends within like x seconds.
I have read and heard it is possible to send signal messages over blue tooth with no internet or cell phone connection up to 100 metres is this correct and if so how do we do it please
Also if I have to hold send to use regular sms how does the contact list know to include all contacts even with the app on theory phone? Is it programed to do this?
Unrelated question: I'm wondering what the community (and you) think about the relatively new storage/office/mail service from swiss called Infomaniak.
Horrable tutorial… my friend send me long message. I was trying to swipe but and respond unable to respond Was able to see message and something that says edit history. But wasn’t able to edit Please make the Second Tip easier for me and other people not electronic savvy
You're basically sending messages to yourself, so at least as secure as when you message other people. They're end-to-end encrypted, and can only be read on the devices connected to your account.
Telegram is not as secure as Signal But Telegram certainly has more features and Telegram supports dual SIM which means multiple accounts power phone, Signal does not I've requested dual SIM support from Signal so many times but have not given up asking as they don't even bother to respond
Telegram is not end-to-end-encrypted by default. In theory, anyone who controls the Telegram servers can read your messages. Telegram says they do things to prevent that, but you'll have to take their word for that. You can enable it for individual chats, but not for group chats, and it's coupled to self-destructing messages. AFAIU they also get your entire contact list.
Signals client apps are just a nightmare on Linux (apart from debs) there are not binaries.. urgs.. BSD? Do not even ask! Most privacy seeking people do not use Windows or AppleOS.. No Flatpaks are not officially maintained by Signal (I do not understand why but ok) ..There is not a webclient so no chance here.. Not even an official API where could just build your own client easily.
