#signaldesktop — Public Fediverse posts
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Wer unter openSUSE auf einmal mit einer zu alten Signal-Desktopanwendung (8.5) dasteht:
Der Maintainer der RPM-Pakete hat keine Zeit mehr für den Paketbau, zumal der technische Unterbau sich seit 8.5 teilweise geändert hat und er auch für diese Anpassungen keine Zeit findet.
build.opensuse.org/project/sho…Was als Ersatz recht reibungsarm funktioniert: Die AppImage-Variante der Anwendung direkt bei Signal herunterzuladen und dann
~/.config/Signalin~/.config/Signal AppImageumzubenennen. Damit bleiben die bisherigen Daten erhalten.
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Wer unter openSUSE auf einmal mit einer zu alten Signal-Desktopanwendung (8.5) dasteht:
Der Maintainer der RPM-Pakete hat keine Zeit mehr für den Paketbau, zumal der technische Unterbau sich seit 8.5 teilweise geändert hat und er auch für diese Anpassungen keine Zeit findet.
build.opensuse.org/project/sho…Was als Ersatz recht reibungsarm funktioniert: Die AppImage-Variante der Anwendung direkt bei Signal herunterzuladen und dann
~/.config/Signalin~/.config/Signal AppImageumzubenennen. Damit bleiben die bisherigen Daten erhalten.
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Der #Signal Messenger mit Hitzekoller....
Hatte ich eigentlich schon mal gesagt, dass #Threema ganz gut ist?
#SignalApp #SignalDesktop #UnPlugBigTech #Diday -
@joergi @clero @Oleksii An Android or iOS device is not needed to run #SignalDesktop on #LinuxPhones, even if registering a brand new account. #SignalCli works great as the primary device, either on your desktop or on your Linux phone itself. It is available from #Flathub and from Alpine / pmOS repos.
I think you can also use Flare as the primary device, but the option was hidden in the UI last I checked.
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@joergi @clero @Oleksii An Android or iOS device is not needed to run #SignalDesktop on #LinuxPhones, even if registering a brand new account. #SignalCli works great as the primary device, either on your desktop or on your Linux phone itself. It is available from #Flathub and from Alpine / pmOS repos.
I think you can also use Flare as the primary device, but the option was hidden in the UI last I checked.
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Hey @signalapp, would it be possible to implement taking photos from within the #Signal #Desktop app?
See this feature request:
https://community.signalusers.org/t/feature-request-take-photo-in-signal-desktop/44829I use the #Librem5 as my daily #phone with #Signal. Quickly making and sending a #photo from within Signal Desktop is really something I miss.
#SignalApp #MobileLinux #SignalDesktop #Desktop #MobileLinux
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Hey @signalapp, would it be possible to implement taking photos from within the #Signal #Desktop app?
See this feature request:
https://community.signalusers.org/t/feature-request-take-photo-in-signal-desktop/44829I use the #Librem5 as my daily #phone with #Signal. Quickly making and sending a #photo from within Signal Desktop is really something I miss.
#SignalApp #MobileLinux #SignalDesktop #Desktop #MobileLinux
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possibly affected: #React
#Vuejs applications (including Vue CLI projects)
#äNuxtjs projects (server-rendered Vue apps and examples)
#Nextjs example apps and tutorials (React SSR/static apps often use Axios)
React Native apps (mobile apps fetching APIs)
#Electron desktop apps (desktop JS apps making HTTP calls)
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@SvenBothe @tinker @signalapp Technically, #SignalDesktop does not require a phone to sync with.
It requires a primary device to sync with at least once every 30 days... that duration could have been reduced since I checked last.
My primary device is my Linux desktop running Signal-Cli from Flathub.
A phone number is required once to activate a new account - at registration time only - afaik, and I still hate that requirement, for the record.
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@SvenBothe @tinker @signalapp Technically, #SignalDesktop does not require a phone to sync with.
It requires a primary device to sync with at least once every 30 days... that duration could have been reduced since I checked last.
My primary device is my Linux desktop running Signal-Cli from Flathub.
A phone number is required once to activate a new account - at registration time only - afaik, and I still hate that requirement, for the record.
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@utopify_org @janvlug @thibaultamartin
Screenshot of #SignalDesktop I took last year on #Librem5.Regarding browsers, the default #FirefoxESR does not need any zooming in, and neither does #GnomeWeb, #Kumo or #AngelFish. On #BraveBrowser, I zoom in 125%.
Btw, being able to use desktop apps on #LinuxMobile is generally considered one of its advantages!
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@utopify_org @janvlug @thibaultamartin
Screenshot of #SignalDesktop I took last year on #Librem5.Regarding browsers, the default #FirefoxESR does not need any zooming in, and neither does #GnomeWeb, #Kumo or #AngelFish. On #BraveBrowser, I zoom in 125%.
Btw, being able to use desktop apps on #LinuxMobile is generally considered one of its advantages!
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If you need to get signal-desktop working on a Linux machine where you don't have root and are using nix home-manager to install programs then you may need to use `signal-desktop --no-sandbox --disable-gpu` or it will die with an error about not being able to start the sandbox or finding the GPU libraries. #Signal #SignalDesktop
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If you are trying to get signal-desktop to work and it is not working because you need to use one of the undocumented command line flags then this bug report where the community lists the undocumented command line flags they have found may be helpful (there is no --help): https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/issues/3518 #Signal #SignalDesktop
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@trashheap
the #MollyFOSS fork supposedly allows for linking more devices.otherwise, #signaldesktop in #debian #proot in #termux?
or use a #e2ee messenger that doesn't limit multiple accounts or linking, like #deltachat.
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Schon zum zweiten Mal in diesem Jahr: signal-desktop schließt mit einer Fehlermeldung und läßt sich dann nicht mehr starten – bis ein neues Update kommt. Fehlermeldung beim erneuten Start ist was mit Speicherzugriffsfehler.
Nur bei mir?
- Devuan Linux daedalus, aktueller Stand
- X11 mit icewm
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Schon zum zweiten Mal in diesem Jahr: signal-desktop schließt mit einer Fehlermeldung und läßt sich dann nicht mehr starten – bis ein neues Update kommt. Fehlermeldung beim erneuten Start ist was mit Speicherzugriffsfehler.
Nur bei mir?
- Devuan Linux daedalus, aktueller Stand
- X11 mit icewm
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@dos @ati1 @linmob That automatic switching from speaker to handset is only for the Calls app, right?
I was referring to #e2ee voice calls on #SignalDesktop, #ElementMessenger, #DinoIM and #DeltaChat. I did try #PureOS Crimson alpha a few days ago but forgot to test this, so would definitely be interested if there's any news regarding this : )
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@dos @ati1 @linmob That automatic switching from speaker to handset is only for the Calls app, right?
I was referring to #e2ee voice calls on #SignalDesktop, #ElementMessenger, #DinoIM and #DeltaChat. I did try #PureOS Crimson alpha a few days ago but forgot to test this, so would definitely be interested if there's any news regarding this : )
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@Berker @Sxan Community maintained #flatpak version with ARM builds here: https://signalflatpak.github.io/signal/
#SignalMessenger does not allow the desktop version to be your primary device, so mine is #SignalCLI https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.asamk.SignalCli on my desktop, and the L5 is a linked device.
Btw, it looks like official ARM builds of #SignalDesktop will be available soon but for Debian-based distros only.
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@Berker @Sxan Community maintained #flatpak version with ARM builds here: https://signalflatpak.github.io/signal/
#SignalMessenger does not allow the desktop version to be your primary device, so mine is #SignalCLI https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.asamk.SignalCli on my desktop, and the L5 is a linked device.
Btw, it looks like official ARM builds of #SignalDesktop will be available soon but for Debian-based distros only.
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(Linux news in previous posts of thread)
FOSS NEWS
Mastodon 4.5 RC1 adds quote post authoring, async reply fetching & HTTP message signatures:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/mastodon-4-5-rc1-adds-quote-post-authoring-async-reply-fetching-and-http-message-signatures/Mozilla will soon require all Firefox extensions to disclose data collection practices:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/mozilla-will-soon-require-all-firefox-extensions-to-disclose-data-collection-practices/
(Oh Mozilla doing the right thing, pretty rare to see.)Firefox Introduces new recommended extensions after six-month community review:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/firefox-introduces-new-recommended-extensions-after-six-month-community-review/Firefox tests privacy-focused direct results in the address bar with possible sponsorships:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/firefox-tests-privacy-focused-direct-answers-in-the-address-bar/Terminal Geeks Rejoice! Proton VPN's Long-Awaited Linux CLI is Finally Here:
https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-vpn-linux-cli/Introducing Lumo for Business, confidential AI for your team:
https://proton.me/blog/lumo-businessSee the business data leaking onto the dark web with Proton's Data Breach Observatory:
https://proton.me/blog/introducing-breach-observatoryProton 2025 autumn/winter roadmaps:
https://proton.me/blog/proton-2025-autumn-roadmapsUltra Private Tor Browser's Last 32-bit Release:
https://news.itsfoss.com/tor-browser-15-0-release/Signal Desktop adds customizable chat folders for better organization:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/signal-desktop-adds-customizable-chat-folders-for-better-organization/Organic Maps adds EU iOS default app option, updated OSM data, new POIs:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/organic-maps-adds-eu-ios-default-app-option-updated-osm-data-new-pois/Krita Lands Basic HDR Support On Wayland:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Krita-HDR-Wayland-Support(more FOSS news in comment)
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #Mastodon #Firefox #Proton #ProtonVPN #Lumo #ProtonLumo #Tor #TorBrowser #Signal #SignalDesktop #OrganicMaps #Krita #Fediverse #Fedi #Browser #WebBrowser #VPN #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #ChatService #Chat #Maps #FosseryTech
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(Linux news in previous posts of thread)
FOSS NEWS
Mastodon 4.5 RC1 adds quote post authoring, async reply fetching & HTTP message signatures:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/mastodon-4-5-rc1-adds-quote-post-authoring-async-reply-fetching-and-http-message-signatures/Mozilla will soon require all Firefox extensions to disclose data collection practices:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/mozilla-will-soon-require-all-firefox-extensions-to-disclose-data-collection-practices/
(Oh Mozilla doing the right thing, pretty rare to see.)Firefox Introduces new recommended extensions after six-month community review:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/firefox-introduces-new-recommended-extensions-after-six-month-community-review/Firefox tests privacy-focused direct results in the address bar with possible sponsorships:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/firefox-tests-privacy-focused-direct-answers-in-the-address-bar/Terminal Geeks Rejoice! Proton VPN's Long-Awaited Linux CLI is Finally Here:
https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-vpn-linux-cli/Introducing Lumo for Business, confidential AI for your team:
https://proton.me/blog/lumo-businessSee the business data leaking onto the dark web with Proton's Data Breach Observatory:
https://proton.me/blog/introducing-breach-observatoryProton 2025 autumn/winter roadmaps:
https://proton.me/blog/proton-2025-autumn-roadmapsUltra Private Tor Browser's Last 32-bit Release:
https://news.itsfoss.com/tor-browser-15-0-release/Signal Desktop adds customizable chat folders for better organization:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/signal-desktop-adds-customizable-chat-folders-for-better-organization/Organic Maps adds EU iOS default app option, updated OSM data, new POIs:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/organic-maps-adds-eu-ios-default-app-option-updated-osm-data-new-pois/Krita Lands Basic HDR Support On Wayland:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Krita-HDR-Wayland-Support(more FOSS news in comment)
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #Mastodon #Firefox #Proton #ProtonVPN #Lumo #ProtonLumo #Tor #TorBrowser #Signal #SignalDesktop #OrganicMaps #Krita #Fediverse #Fedi #Browser #WebBrowser #VPN #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #ChatService #Chat #Maps #FosseryTech
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@kdieter In case you're not able to link, let me know what you're trying to do? What is your main device?
If you're using #signalcli as your primary, you can convert the device linking QR code from #SignalDesktop to a link and send to your primary device.
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@kdieter In case you're not able to link, let me know what you're trying to do? What is your main device?
If you're using #signalcli as your primary, you can convert the device linking QR code from #SignalDesktop to a link and send to your primary device.
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#Nixos fails to run #signal signal-desktop now that Signal 7.55.0 refuses to run and demands an update. A solution is not easy as far as I can tell. Does anyone have signal-desktop working on #nixos using e.g. the unstable branch. My investigations with using the unstable branch for the signal-desktop package are not working or demand making an overlay which seems excessive. #signaldesktop
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#Nixos fails to run #signal signal-desktop now that Signal 7.55.0 refuses to run and demands an update. A solution is not easy as far as I can tell. Does anyone have signal-desktop working on #nixos using e.g. the unstable branch. My investigations with using the unstable branch for the signal-desktop package are not working or demand making an overlay which seems excessive. #signaldesktop
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Puh.. unter Debian13 lässt sich #Signal-Desktop nicht mehr normal öffnen.
Als Workarround nutze ich das hier: %U signal-desktop --password-store=kwallet5.
Funktioniert hoffentlich bis zum nächsten Update -
#SignalDesktop (Flatpak 7.64.0) crashes, when attaching a file whose name contains ß
Looks like I'll have to file a bugreport.
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#SignalDesktop (Flatpak 7.64.0) crashes, when attaching a file whose name contains ß
Looks like I'll have to file a bugreport.
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@badrihippo @seshpenguin @espidev This looks like an Android device, but I have a similar setup using a #Playstation or #Microsoft webcams with the #Librem5 running #postmarketOS.
To be clear, the default camera app works for me so this is not needed, except for #SignalDesktop which doesn't detect the L5 Camera. #Jitsi on #Firefox detects default camera.
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@badrihippo @seshpenguin @espidev This looks like an Android device, but I have a similar setup using a #Playstation or #Microsoft webcams with the #Librem5 running #postmarketOS.
To be clear, the default camera app works for me so this is not needed, except for #SignalDesktop which doesn't detect the L5 Camera. #Jitsi on #Firefox detects default camera.
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@proycon I think if you launch #signalcli once every 3 months, it will keep #SignalDesktop linked.
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@proycon I think if you launch #signalcli once every 3 months, it will keep #SignalDesktop linked.
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@Mer__edith @signalapp @purism @PINE64 @furilabs @postmarketOS @volla @ubports @mobian I understand that addition of linked desktop devices can be a security concern from Signal's point of view. However, please allow us the option (after registering/activating on Signal Android) to completely move to the #SignalDesktop and deactivate/deregister the mobile version altogether. You can even make this dependent on the mobile user granting permission.
Thank you for the great work you all are doing for #privacy and secure communication. Although we do not like the phone number requirement, we still consider Signal one of the best communication apps and have on-boarded countless numbers of users.
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@Mer__edith @signalapp @purism @PINE64 @furilabs @postmarketOS @volla @ubports @mobian I understand that addition of linked desktop devices can be a security concern from Signal's point of view. However, please allow us the option (after registering/activating on Signal Android) to completely move to the #SignalDesktop and deactivate/deregister the mobile version altogether. You can even make this dependent on the mobile user granting permission.
Thank you for the great work you all are doing for #privacy and secure communication. Although we do not like the phone number requirement, we still consider Signal one of the best communication apps and have on-boarded countless numbers of users.
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@internic Hi 😀 pls update your #signaldesktop the current version is 7.45.1
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@internic Hi 😀 pls update your #signaldesktop the current version is 7.45.1
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Why does the @signalapp desktop application on Linux (Gnome) stop me from clicking on anything below it this far out from the window (see cursor in screenshot)?
This does not happen with other windows I've tested with.
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Why does the @signalapp desktop application on Linux (Gnome) stop me from clicking on anything below it this far out from the window (see cursor in screenshot)?
This does not happen with other windows I've tested with.
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@bhyoram @signalapp Agreed #electron apps are bloated. Still the unofficial ARM build of #SignalDesktop felt far more reliable and performant than Flare in my experience.
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@bhyoram @signalapp Agreed #electron apps are bloated. Still the unofficial ARM build of #SignalDesktop felt far more reliable and performant than Flare in my experience.
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#Signal 7.14 keeps crashing on startup for some users. The reason appears to be a failed migration on the local database.
https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android/issues/13655Remember to create a backup. Consider #SignalDesktop as fallback.
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#Signal 7.14 keeps crashing on startup for some users. The reason appears to be a failed migration on the local database.
https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android/issues/13655Remember to create a backup. Consider #SignalDesktop as fallback.
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kennt ihr das Problem auch wenn ihr Text-Stories mit Link in #Signal teilt und der Link auf anderen Geräten vor allem auf #Android verschwindet?
Ich habe dazu ein @signalapp #Bug Issue auf @github eröffnet: https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android/issues/13657
Das Problem ist bei mir zu 100% reproduzierbar, wenn ich eine Story mit #SignalDesktop teile und mit #SignalAndoid öffne.
Wer das Problem kennt und Lösungen hat, schreibt das gerne. Habt ihr Ideen @signalappde ?
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Soeben festgestellt: URLs mit Umlauten sind im Desktop-Client für Signal (Linux, Version 7.15.0) nicht zum direkten Aufruf im Browser anklickbar. Im Android-Client klappt das hingegen - bei der selben Nachricht.
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Soeben festgestellt: URLs mit Umlauten sind im Desktop-Client für Signal (Linux, Version 7.15.0) nicht zum direkten Aufruf im Browser anklickbar. Im Android-Client klappt das hingegen - bei der selben Nachricht.
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Still not sure why #SignalDesktop crashes so often, but surely 1131G (even if it's “just” for VIRT) isn't a good sign?
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…and Signal Desktop 7.0.0 is out with usernames support in production! #signalapp #signal #signaldesktop
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Im LibreOffice Writer geht bei Unterstreichungen von Wörtern mit Unterlängen der Strich einfach stumpf von Anfang bis Ende des Wortes. Der Desktop-Client von Signal (zumindest jener unter Linux) lässt bei den Unterlängen hingegen brav Lücken in der Unterstreichung. Hätte ich von den Prioritäten der Applikationen her eigentlich genau andersherum erwartet.
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Pfff...
Le nombre de logiciels qui ne fournissent pas le journal des modifications lors d'une mise à jour 😡
C'est tout con, mais pour certain, ça a son importance.
Ici, c'est tombé sur #signaldesktop, mais il y en a tout plein. -
Hey there - would you be so kind and check out my feature request for Signal Desktop "Allow multiple accounts to be linked to one Desktop installation (/linked device)", especially if you feel the same? :blobfoxpleading:
Ofc you don't have to, but the thread stalled a bit lately... :blobcathearthug::boost_requested:
