Is it alright to use this instead of default Signal?

[v3ctr0n]

First of all thank you so much for this version of Signal. I needed the option to export my messages and that was unfortunately missing in the original. Well, anyway, I understand this is based on the default Signal app, therefore the security should be the same, except there are added features. I just want to check if this is alright to use for a long-term instead of the main Signal app (and how is it with Play Store updates)?

[johanw666]

I use my fork for years now so that should be no problem. However, I don't publish in Google Play and because the signature of my fork is different than that of the original ypou can not install it over the official Signal client (at least not without performing some hacks on the Android device).

[aravind-alpha07]

I use my fork for years now so that should be no problem. However, I don't publish in Google Play and because the signature of my fork is different than that of the original ypou can not install it over the official Signal client (at least not without performing some hacks on the Android device).

1st off all thanks a lot for this app.. It's way way better than other forks available out there and this one is the best I've ever tested thanks once and again... And one more feature request please give AMOLED DARK THEME option for the whole app(not just for chat)

[johanw666]

I had that once, added some themes including a black theme, but the frequent UI changes made it unmaintainable within the time I have available.

[aravind-alpha07]

I had that once, added some themes including a black theme, but the frequent UI changes made it unmaintainable within the time I have available.

Ohooo.. should we expect this feature in your builds in upcoming updates? Badly want those black theme!!!

[johanw666]

Unlikely, now that Signal has specialized designers I expect even more UI changes and I already didn't have the time to keep up with the existing change rate.

[antiochtech]

arrived here trying to figure out how to backup signal on my older, non rooted android phone that wont allow me to change the backup folder within the app. i understand this fork will allow it without rooting? atm i cannot backup as there isnt enough internal storage, regardless of what i could delete. i need to use the encrypted sd card for backing up...

[SSA-BlueKnight]

I use my fork for years now so that should be no problem. However, I don't publish in Google Play and because the signature of my fork is different than that of the original ypou can not install it over the official Signal client (at least not without performing some hacks on the Android device).

So how does one install this? Do I need to backup my original signal, Uninstall it, then install your fork and restore? My intention in installing your fork is to export my signal messages to plain text/images due to signal dropping SMS support. I will eventually ditch Signal all together due to no SMS integration.

Is there a less complicated way to install your fork?

[johanw666]

So how does one install this? Do I need to backup my original signal, Uninstall it, then install your fork and restore?

If your device is not rooted this is the only way.

So how does one install this? Do I need to backup my original signal, Uninstall it, then install your fork and restore?

You can do that easier by using this tool on your backup files: https://github.com/bepaald/signalbackup-tools

[SSA-BlueKnight]

Thank you. That should work.

[darth62969]

I will eventually ditch Signal all together due to no SMS integration.

Does this fork include SMS integration? That's What I'm looking for since there's no real way to prevent prying eyes from seeing SMS via the default apps. and I'm unaware of an SMS app that does what signal did and enable you to lock your SMS behind your screen lock.

[johanw666]

Does this fork include SMS integration?

No.