Signal, the messaging app whose USP is safe messaging, now reportedly has a better strategy to migrate chats over from outdated Android gadgets to new ones. The characteristic, nonetheless, is for now solely accessible in the beta v5.5.0 model of the Signal. Signal gained reputation after a change in WhatsApp’s privateness coverage was introduced earlier this yr. Ever since, Signal has seen roughly greater than 50 million downloads on Google Play Store. The new characteristic ought to make the app simpler to make use of than earlier than as soon as a steady model is launched to most people.
In a report by TestingCatalog, Signal has now launched a better and safer strategy to migrate chats out of your outdated Android gadget to your new one in the beta v5.5.0. To migrate contacts, head over to Settings > Chats > Transfer Account, the place a brand new display screen seems that guides the person with the migration course of. The means of migrating out of your outdated gadget to the brand new one could be achieved over a neighborhood Wi-Fi Direct connection.
Like WhatsApp, Signal additionally permits customers to talk utilizing a PC or laptop computer. But not like WhatsApp, Signal’s use on the pc is proscribed to its desktop consumer. The desktop consumer requires at the very least 64-bit Windows 7, macOS 10.10, or 64-bit Linux distributions supporting APT, corresponding to Ubuntu or Debian.
Signal can be attempting its greatest to mimic WhatsApp by bringing over a couple of options from the favored messenger service. Users will now have the ability to set chat wallpapers in line with their preferences. Alongside, customers additionally get an choice to alter their ‘About’ data, which primarily acts as a standing replace in WhatsApp Messenger.
As talked about, Signal started topping App Store and Google Play retailer charts after WhatsApp introduced it might be rolling out an up to date privateness coverage and new phrases of service for its customers.
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