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Signal is a cross-platform encrypted messaging service. It uses the Internet to send one-to-one and group messages, which can include files, voice notes, images and videos. It can also be used to make one-to-one and group voice and video calls.
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by Signal users through our website.
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Messaging (47%)
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Connection (30%)
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App Crashing (10%)
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Sign in (6%)
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Glitches (5%)
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Multimedia (2%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent Signal outage reports came from the following cities:
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
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 Quito |
Glitches | |
 Zetel |
App Crashing | |
| Berlin |
Messaging | |
| Munich |
Messaging | |
| Springe |
Connection | |
 Vijayawada |
App Crashing |
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Signal Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Khen
(@khenmain) reported
@signalapp This is probably a bad move. Having SMS and Signal conversations in one app makes it so much simpler for new users to switch. I guess this move will help improve the security of people using Signal, but this change will likely cause significant inconveniences.
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☠spooky scary skelemav☠
(@olmaverick) reported
@wwahammy @signalapp Seems like they've gotten themselves into a really terrible spot where a lot of their users aren't their core audience.
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Steve 🌻🦇🕷️fuck you, pig🕷️🦇🌻 Pordon
(@Legion303) reported
@signalapp The other use case you are making more difficult, which I haven't seen mentioned yet, is chaff. I don't use E2E encryption for truly sensitive comms because there's no way I can effectively control both ends. I use encrypted comms to help people who have no other choice.
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Eric Schultz
(@wwahammy) reported
@olmaverick @signalapp It also doesn't happen to be very useful to the issue in question because no one proposed anything like that.
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JC
(@jdcguy) reported
@signalapp removing SMS support from Signal for Android is a terrible idea, yes I read the blog post, yes I understand the arguments. I convinced many people less technically versed to install it because it served as their default SMS app. You will lose many users over this
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Calderia Mezzaluna
(@CalMezzaluna) reported
@signalapp As many have already said, this is a terrible decision on so many levels. I've been an advocate and a donor for quite some time, but this decion seems ill-advised and runs counter to the privacy advocacy Signal claims to represent.
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Grand Nagus Nog
(@PeaceAlgorithm) reported
@chazchaz102 @signalapp And then complain to me their phone must be broken now because they can't send me videos anymore.
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Blenster
(@blenster) reported
@deviantollam @signalapp I've had issues when using Bluetooth headphones but it's been okay otherwise.
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Kelly Kane
(@h110hawk) reported
@signalapp This is a terrible decision which needs to be backpedaled. The whole reason I use signal is the single interface. No RCS until there is an API sounds like a feature not a bug.
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Nananikinas
(@nananikinas) reported
@signalapp I’m soo for this if it also means removing the phone number requirement for using the service. Cause privacy right?
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Jim Lippard
(@lippard) reported
@LitMoose @signalapp I used to, but just gave it up recently because Google's does better for spam filtering, and I had had some issues with Signal not working just before the Twilio breach. I'd rather keep a clearer distinction between what's via Signal and what's via SMS.
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Chris
(@GhostChalk) reported
@signalapp This is disheartening :( SMS support was the reason I used/was able to get people to switch to #Signal. That's the problem with encryption message apps - everyone you talk must be on the same app or it doesn't work. Time to go back to an #unsecure, data stealing, sms app I guess
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Vader
(@LVad3r) reported
@signalapp Terrible idea. Been here since Whisper text and red phone app days. You're 100% frustrating a long loyal user base for few good reasons.
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CorporateRiot
(@ExecutiveRiot) reported
@signalapp So bummed as this was my default messaging app for all. Likely not going to play the messaging app juggling game though, so thanks for the years of service Signal.
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Roy Berman
(@Mutantfroginc) reported
@deviantollam @signalapp I was having such issues once and reinstalled it. None since
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Darkglade
(@darkglde) reported
@signalapp This is a ******* TERRIBLE move, as others have noted, the reason I've been able to get a lot of people to switch to Signal is the fact that it's a one-stop-shop, they don't HAVE to use two different apps to message people depending on what they have. They'll just go back to SMS
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jet yes *that* jet
(@allartburns) reported
@deviantollam @signalapp My wife is having this problem on her iPhone, I'm seeing no problems on my Pixel 5.
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Michael
(@mghare) reported
@signalapp Your making a terrible decision. This is going to make what is already a difficult sell ever harder.
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The ***** King of Angmar (Katie)
(@positronrelay) reported
@deviantollam @signalapp Pixel 6a, and no such issues on my end.
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Nate Bartram
(@TNONate) reported
@TheChaumin @signalapp She also said they'll still require a phone number to fight spam, they just won't make it the username. I dunno, maybe I'm just overreacting cause I'm upset but I'm feeling frustrated and let down. Feels like Signal is going downhill and not listening to their users.
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Chuck Frain
(@chuckfrain) reported
@signalapp So you’re not going to fix the group messaging problem between iOS and Android users within Signal now i guess. I’d hate to think this probem was too much to fix and is causing you to abandon SMS.
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Fill Hellmouth
(@CMYKarate) reported
@signalapp Signal was my primary messaging app. I picked up an iphone because of availability issues for other options and 100% of the reason that I am switching back was that you can't use just signal on their platforms.
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k3rnlp4n1c
(@k3rnlp4n1c) reported
@signalapp Terrible decision.
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Scott Evtuch
(@ScottEvtuch) reported
@deviantollam @signalapp I have battery optimization turned off for Signal on my Pixel 5 and haven't noticed any issues with notifications. I always turn off battery optimization on any app I use for messaging/alerts.
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Calderia Mezzaluna
(@CalMezzaluna) reported
I am extremely disappointed in @signalapp today, as are a vast number of their supporters. Removing integrated SMS support is a terrible decision. As such, I've pulled my monthly donation and I encourage other donors who disagree with the decision to do the same. #Signal
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Håkan Save Hansson 🇸🇪🇺🇦
(@savehansson) reported
@signalapp Terrible decision. Many (most?) Signal users on Android, incl their families/parents, will now have to leave Signal and use plain SMS app instead 😟 You're de facto forcing people to use LESS secure/private messaging.
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Michael
(@mghare) reported
@signalapp You're making a terrible decision. This is going to make what is already a difficult sell ever harder.
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Sherrod DeGrippo 📬
(@sherrod_im) reported
@deviantollam @signalapp Happening to me on iOS. Frustrating and can’t figure out how to fix it other than always opening the app to check
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J. Ryne Danielson
(@jrynedanielson) reported
@signalapp This is a terrible idea. I may stop using it because of the change. At the very least, it will be much less useful to me.
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Will
(@OldMrCB) reported
@mer__edith @signalapp Removing SMS is hands down a bad idea. This will directly cause users to stop supporting you and switch to another option.