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Android
Signal is removing SMS/MMS support from Android. Read more on the blog post here.
- If you have never used Signal for insecure SMS, there's nothing to do.
- If you have used or still use Signal as your default SMS app, you will need to choose a new default app you and may want to export your SMS to that app.
- How do I move SMS to a new default SMS app?
- What do I do after exporting?
- Why does it show Remove SMS messages instead of export?
- What if I don't see the export SMS option?
- What if I do not see the remove SMS option?
- What if I do not see SMS and MMS listed in Signal Settings > Chats?
- How do I manage Signal as my default SMS/MMS app?
- How do I send insecure SMS/MMS?
- What do I do if I need help?
How do I move SMS to a new default SMS app?
- Export SMS messages out of Signal.
- In Signal, tap your profile
> Chats > SMS and MMS > Export SMS messages. - This export is for another SMS app only.
- In Signal, tap your profile
- Remove SMS messages to clear up storage space.
- In Signal, tap your profile > Chats > SMS and MMS > Remove SMS messages.
- In Signal, tap your profile
- Choose another default SMS app.
- In Signal, tap your profile > Chats > SMS and MMS > Use as default SMS app > follow steps from your OS to select an app that is not Signal.
- This export is only accessible to another SMS app.
- This may take a few minutes to appear in the other default SMS app.
- In Signal, tap your profile
What do I do after exporting?
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Remove SMS messages to clear up storage space as listed above.
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Confirm Signal is no longer set as your default SMS app.
Why does it show Remove SMS messages instead of export?
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You have already exported messages.
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Tap Remove SMS messages to clear up storage space.
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Choose another default SMS app to view those messages.
What if I do not see the export SMS option?
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Confirm you are using Signal Android v5.53.7 or later.
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Confirm there are SMS messages in Signal.
What if I do not see the remove SMS option?
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Confirm you are using Signal Android v5.53.7 or later.
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Confirm you have not received or sent any *new* SMS.
- Export again.
What if I do not see SMS and MMS listed in Signal Settings > Chats?
You're all set. You've completed the export and switched to a new default SMS app.
How do I switch to another default SMS/MMS app?
In Signal, tap your profile > Chats > SMS and MMS > Use as default SMS app > follow steps from your OS to select an app that is not Signal.
How do I send insecure SMS/MMS?
Switch to a different SMS/MMS app.
What if I need help?
In Signal, tap your profile > Help > Contact us > tell us details and send us an email.
iOS
No. You can not send or receive insecure SMS/MMS with Signal on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. All communication through Signal iOS is private. Apple does not allow other apps to replace the default SMS/messaging app.
Desktop
No. Signal Desktop does not send or receive insecure SMS/MMS messages. Only Signal messages will be sent or received. We want to encourage users to move away from insecure legacy protocols.
The desktop app is an independent client that works whether or not your mobile device is present or online. You will still need Signal installed on your phone for full functionality like managing blocked chats, read receipts, linked devices, etc.