Welcome to our guide on how to set Signal as the default messaging app on your Android device. In this article, we’ll show you how to make Signal your go-to app for both secure conversations and SMS messaging. Let’s dive in!
Why Set Signal as Your Default Messaging App?
Setting Signal as your default messaging app offers a seamless experience by allowing you to chat with your contacts via SMS and Signal at the same time. This means you can have secure conversations with Signal users while still being able to send text messages to those who do not have the app.
Setting Signal as Your Primary SMS App
Follow these steps to set Signal as your default messaging app:
- Launch the Signal app on your Android device.
- Tap the three-dot button in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select “Settings” from the menu.
- Tap “SMS and MMS” (this option is initially turned off).
- On the next screen, tap “SMS Disabled”.
- A menu will appear with a list of all the messaging apps installed on your device.
- Select “Signal” by tapping the radio button next to it.
- To confirm, tap “Set as Default”.
Once you’ve set Signal as the default messaging app, all your contacts will appear in the Signal app.
Signal users will have their names appear under the blue-colored alphabet, while non-Signal users will have their names grayed out to indicate that they don’t have Signal installed.
Dealing with Non-Signal Contacts
When you try to call a contact that isn’t using Signal, you’ll see an unlocked lock icon next to the phone call icon, indicating that the call is not encrypted. In the message compose box, you’ll also see a notification stating “SMS not secure”, which means that conversations with non-Signal users will not be encrypted.
However, when sending a message to someone who uses Signal like you, you have two options. By pressing and holding the send message button, you can either send the message as an insecure SMS or use Signal’s native encryption for the usual secure communication.
Additional Information
Signal offers not only secure conversations but also features like SMS delivery reporting and WiFi calling compatibility mode. It’s a versatile messaging app that aims to provide a private and user-friendly experience.
If you want to learn more about Signal or stay updated with the latest tech news and interesting facts, be sure to check out our other articles.
We hope this guide has been helpful in showing you how to make Signal the default messaging app on your Android device. Enjoy your secure conversations and convenient SMS messaging!
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