Signal Android Updates & Release Notes
26 updates curated from 1 source by the Releasebot Team. Last updated: Sep 2, 2026
- Aug 26, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Aug 26, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.25
Signal Android adds swipe-to-lock video recording and improved zoom with lens selection for photos and videos.
Swipe to lock video recording
Video recording now supports swipe to lock. Hold the recording button and swipe left to lock the recording, and pause/resume it whenever you like
Improved zoom with lens selection when taking a photo or recording a video
Original source - Aug 20, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Aug 20, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.24
Signal Android fixes bugs and delivers technical improvements.
Bug fixes & technical improvements
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- Aug 13, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Aug 13, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.23
Signal Android redesigns its media editor for tablets and foldables, adds audio removal from videos, and makes Archive easier to open.
Redesigned media editor & audio removal
The media editor has been completely redesigned to better support tablets and foldable devices
Audio tracks can now be removed from a video before sending
The three dot menu on the main screen now includes icons and a quick button to open the archive, so you no longer need to scroll to the bottom of the chat list
Original source - Aug 6, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Aug 6, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.22
Signal Android fixes bugs and delivers technical improvements.
Bug fixes & technical improvements
Original source - Jul 27, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 27, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.21
Signal Android adds notifications for scheduled Note to Self messages, making them useful as reminders.
Notifications for scheduled messages in Note to Self
Scheduled messages sent in Note to self now trigger notifications, making them useful for reminders.
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- Jul 15, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 15, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.20
Signal Android adds linked tablets and phones, plus improved video quality and longer sent videos.
Linked Android tablets & linked Android phones
Linked Android tablets: Signal can now be used on an Android tablet as a standalone device or linked to an existing Signal account.
Linked Android phones: you can now link Signal on an Android phone to another device, such as a primary Android phone or an iPhone.
Improved video quality and increased maximum length of sent videos
Original source - Jul 8, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 8, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.19
Signal Android adds group ending for everyone and member search in group details.
End groups for everyone & member search
End groups for everyone: admins can now end a group for everyone. After ending a group, members will no longer be able to send messages or start calls in the group.
A new member search option in group details lets you quickly find specific participants within a group. In the search results view, you'll have the option to add new members or invite people using the optional group link
Original source - Jul 1, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 1, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.18
Signal Android adds polls to 1:1 chats, disappearing call events, and a prompt to lower a raised hand in group calls.
Polls for 1:1 chats, disappearing call events, suggestion to lower raised hand
Polls can now be created in individual chats too
Disappearing call events: call events now respect the disappearing timer of a chat and disappear too. For missed calls, the timer starts when the call is read. For 1:1 calls, the timer starts when the call is answered or declined and for group calls, the timer will start when the call is over.
Suggestion to lower raised hand: after raising your hand in a group call, Signal shows a prompt to lower your hand when you start talking.
Original source - Jun 24, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jun 24, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.17
Signal Android adds admin message deletion, group suggestions, and raises pinned chats to 10.
Admin message deletion, group suggestions, more pinned chats
Admin message deletion: group admins can now delete recent messages from other group members for everyone.
Group suggestions: when you create a new group and select the exact same members, your existing groups with those members will be suggested.
More pinned chats: the maximum number of pinned chats has been increased from 4 to 10.
Original source - Jun 17, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jun 17, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.16
Signal Android adds text selection in expanded long messages with Android actions like copy, translate, select all, and share.
Text selection for long messages
Text selection for long messages: select text in expanded "Read more" messages and use Android's default actions such as copy, translate, select all, and share
Original source - Jun 10, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jun 10, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.15
Signal Android adds remote mute for group calls and improves call reliability, scrolling, crash protection, and message safety.
Remote mute
Remote mute: all participants can now mute others in group calls
Reliability & safety: fixes for connection drops in the background, conversation scroll/unread marker glitches, hardening to keep malformed messages and attachments from causing crashes, and improved calling technology
Original source - Jun 3, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jun 3, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.14
Signal Android brings bug fixes and technical improvements for a smoother, more reliable app experience.
Bug fixes & technical improvements
Original source - May 27, 2026
- Date parsed from source:May 27, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.13
Signal Android improves message sending, handles de-Googled phones better, and adds a background connection setting for notifications.
Performance improvements
Performance improvements related to sending messages
Improved handling of devices without Play Services (de-Googled phones). New setting for users experiencing notification issues: Settings → Data and storage → Stay connected in background.
Original source - May 21, 2026
- Date parsed from source:May 21, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.12
Signal Android fixes bugs and delivers technical improvements.
Bug fixes & technical improvements
Original source - May 14, 2026
- Date parsed from source:May 14, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.11
Signal Android adds screen sharing in 1:1 and group video calls plus new in-app phishing warnings.
Screen sharing
Screen sharing: share your screen during 1:1 and group video calls (In a call → … → Share screen).
Additional confirmations and educational messaging in the app to help protect Signal users from phishing and social engineering attacks.
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