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This was the main reason I never started using Signal. When I tried it some years ago it wanted virtually all permissions on my phone and wanted to replace my S
by jeltz 8y ago
This was the main reason I never started using Signal. When I tried it some years ago it wanted virtually all permissions on my phone and wanted to replace my SMS client. I also did not like that they wanted my phone number. The SMS replacement should be an optional feature, and they do not need any phone number unless I want to use that feature.
- jtl999 8y agoI registered my Signal account with a burner number not linked to any SIM card, and thus I didn't use it as my SMS app. Don't know if it's default behavior when you register it with the phone number attached to your SIM or not. I agree the permissions (especially the forced contact discovery) is problematic.
- reacharavindh 8y agoI thought of doing the same until I realized that it's a silly workaround. If I ever need to restore my account or forget password or change device, I'd need the same burner phone... it's a burner anymore now is it? And then I gave up because of the forced contact discovery... it's a pity. I wish there was a popular chat service that worked more like Blackberry. Central network but just pseudonymns instead of the phone number.
- acct1771 8y ago> If I ever need to restore my account ..for what?