Jan VlugMay 20

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/44829

I 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

Feature request: Take photo in Signal Desktop

I’m using Signal Desktop on my Librem 5 Linux phone. I would be great if I could use the cameras of the phone to take photos directly in Signal, just as on the Android and iOS app. I guess access to the camera is already possible, because you can use Signal Desktop for video calling.

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Bˢᵗⁿ   ⁂May 11
#SignalDesktop, chez vous, il met aussi 30 minutes à charger les messages des jours précédents ? 🤷‍♂️
Show threadWordmarkApr 4
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)
possibly #SignalDesktop
Show threadFossmanMar 3

@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.

Show threadFossmanJan 15

@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!

#MobileLinux

Daniel ThomasDec 15
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
Daniel ThomasDec 15
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
Missing documentation for command line options · Issue #3518 · signalapp/Signal-Desktop

I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates Bug Description Documentation for command line options is missing. Steps to Reproduce Search documentation for command line options. Actual Res...

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Stanislas ChâbleDec 8
Wow, Signal opens up to more Linux distros 🥳
I would have preferred a Flatpak, but anything official will do!
Tested in Fedora 43 : runs flowlessly.
https://community.signalusers.org/t/beta-test-the-signal-desktop-linux-appimage/73330
#signal #linux #signalDesktop #fedora
Beta test the Signal Desktop Linux AppImage 🐧

Hi everyone, We have exciting news for Linux users! We’re planning to package Signal Desktop in the AppImage format, so that it will be officially available on all Linux distributions and not just Debian-based ones. The beta is available now and we’d appreciate your help testing it on your favorite Linux. 🐧❤ See below for notes, instructions and distribution-specific info. Please note some systems require prerequisite setup like installing FUSE. Testing on any Linux distro is hel...

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brainwashed by lentilsDec 7

@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.

Talya (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️✡️Dec 4, 2025

huge news!!!
https://community.signalusers.org/t/beta-test-the-signal-desktop-linux-appimage/73330?u=rassilon1963

#Signal #SignalDesktop #FOSS #e2ee

Beta test the Signal Desktop Linux AppImage 🐧

Hi everyone, We have exciting news for Linux users! We’re planning to package Signal Desktop in the AppImage format, so that it will be officially available on all Linux distributions and not just Debian-based ones. The beta is available now and we’d appreciate your help testing it on your favorite Linux. 🐧❤ See below for notes, instructions and distribution-specific info. Please note some systems require prerequisite setup like installing FUSE. Testing on any Linux distro is hel...

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