Signal Usernames for DESKTOP just rolled out
Learn how to get it now. And we've created a SP Signal Group.
Flatpak
If you got flatpak, just do “flatpak update”
If you got it through your distro like apt, depends on the distro when ready.
Arch AUR Package is ready now:
https://archlinux.org/packages/extra/x86_64/signal-desktop/
Mobile: Molly
Now for mobile, you want to avoid corrupt Google Play. But that’s where the update is.
So if you’re having issues with getting the update via APK android, and you’re dying to get it now, then if you use Molly, it will give you access:
https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android/releases/tag/v7.0.1-1
Mobile: Obtainium
Another option, is to use Obtainium, which gets apps straight from the developer’s repository:
F-Droid:
https://f-droid.org/packages/dev.imranr.obtainium.fdroid/
Izzy-Repo:
https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/dev.imranr.obtainium
Github:
https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium
No Squatting
You won’t miss out on a name though..
The way it works is to prevent squatting, they force a number at the end.
You can’t pick the number. So like mine is, SimplifiedPrivacy.62
Wicked Group Chats
Simplified Privacy Group
Our official group chat is real active, ask questions on privacy/freedom, come join,
https://signal.group/#CjQKICKP4m5jPiL-RdDH1Nx9ZapzJxd_YHwqsNVwGx-ABrezEhDuGkf93QWDpMQNjyMc_Nhy
Tuxsudo Monero Chat
And here’s Tuxsudo’s Monero Chat, this guy is a friend of mine. Super based group and he’s active on Monero Talk podcast:
https://signal.group/#CjQKIH8v8CvjuKl4FPRoWNfI44YK8-12FNdS0E55_LjbrZdbEhA6swzvNFN9VlMExMNmRTa4
Even if you don’t get a username, the you can hide your number by going to:
Privacy -> Phone Number
Crypto Burner Numbers
You still need a phone number to register though. So check out our previous guide to cryptocurrency SMS verify burners
If you really want to learn and take your privacy to the next level, subscribe to our new content via: Podcast RSS, Session list, Nostr, Bastyon, Article RSS, or join the Signal Group
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