Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel

Posted: 1/15/2021 12:18:25 PM EDT
I'm showing a red banner on my app. Anybody else having issues?
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 12:26:19 PM EDT
[#1]
Yeah, it and a few other things are having issues.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 12:26:59 PM EDT
[#2]
Yep
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 12:42:42 PM EDT
[#3]
Not down here
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 1:40:18 PM EDT
[#4]
Unable to send.  I'll assume unable to receive.


UPDATE: very slow, but traffic is currently passing.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 2:25:18 PM EDT
[#5]
And just like that it's down for me. Just got a message in the app about technical difficulties and they are working on it.

Wonder what's up.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 2:30:19 PM EDT
[#6]
I'm guessing this is related to the large number of new users.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 2:39:29 PM EDT
[#7]
I hope it is due to new users, but I fear it is under attack.

That raises a question: how does signal make money?
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 2:39:43 PM EDT
[#8]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
I'm guessing this is related to the large number of new users.
View Quote

Nah, it's just the NSA/CIA/FBI installing their backdoors so they can read everybody's messages.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 2:44:38 PM EDT
[#9]
I can't send any messages.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 3:00:28 PM EDT
[#10]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
I hope it is due to new users, but I fear it is under attack.

That raises a question: how does signal make money?
View Quote


Good question.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 3:02:01 PM EDT
[#11]
same challenges....seen a lot of notifications of new users....hopefully it's traffic increases
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 6:53:10 PM EDT
[#12]
Still down several hours later for me. only seen one signal message at 2pm.

Has there been a statement from Signal?
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 6:55:25 PM EDT
[#13]
Can't stop the signal
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 6:59:15 PM EDT
[#14]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Still down several hours later for me. only seen one signal message at 2pm.

Has there been a statement from Signal?
View Quote
Only thing I've seen is the reader block at the top of their app that reads. "Signal is experiencing technical difficulties. We are working hard to restore service as quickly as possible".
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 6:59:51 PM EDT
[#15]
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:01:59 PM EDT
[#16]
I can currently send and receive texts on my phone to non signal users. Get an error if I try to send to another signal user.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:04:21 PM EDT
[#17]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
I can currently send and receive texts on my phone to non signal users. Get an error if I try to send to another signal user.
View Quote
Same here
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:05:50 PM EDT
[#18]
FB Messenger fags are jumping ship and killing Signal.

Gov shuts down Signal in 3-2-...
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:07:58 PM EDT
[#19]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
I can currently send and receive texts on my phone to non signal users. Get an error if I try to send to another signal user.
View Quote

If you need to message a normal signal user over SMS instead of signal, just press and hold on the send message button and you can select Insecure SMS instead of Signal.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:09:49 PM EDT
[#20]
Yes


Signal appears to be down for some users after the messaging app saw a record spike in downloads | Business Insider India
https://www.businessinsider.com/signal-app-down-users-report-messages-sending-problems-outage-2021-1
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:11:00 PM EDT
[#21]
Signal's Twitter says they have been adding capacity like crazy, but are just getting close to getting it back up today.
https://nitter.net/signalapp/status/1350118809860886528#m

@signalapp
6h
Signal is experiencing technical difficulties. We are working hard to restore service as quickly as possible.

4:33 PM · Jan 15, 2021

@signalapp
3h
We have been adding new servers and extra capacity at a record pace every single day this week nonstop, but today exceeded even our most optimistic projections. Millions upon millions of new users are sending a message that privacy matters. We appreciate your patience.

@signalapp
2h
We are making progress towards getting the service back online. Privacy is our top priority, but adding capacity is a close second right now.
View Quote
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:17:05 PM EDT
[#22]
Down for me. Red banner.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:21:33 PM EDT
[#23]
Signal is owned by Twitter?

I heard Jack Dorsey endorsed it, but are they actually owned by Twitter?

eta down for me too.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:30:58 PM EDT
[#24]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Signal is owned by Twitter?

I heard Jack Dorsey endorsed it, but are they actually owned by Twitter?

eta down for me too.
View Quote

No nor owned by Twitter....
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:38:54 PM EDT
[#25]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:

No nor owned by Twitter....
View Quote


Oh, I misread a quote above "Signal's Twitter" in reference to their twitter account for some reason I read as Signal being a Twitter asset.

Thanks for the clarification.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:39:29 PM EDT
[#26]
Lol.

“But muh secure comms!”
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:39:34 PM EDT
[#27]
ya been down since this am.

30+ mil new users will do that.


1st time ever down.
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:40:10 PM EDT
[#28]
BROKEN ARROW!
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:40:50 PM EDT
[#29]
Is signal relatively safe?  Or is there a better alterantive?
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:42:51 PM EDT
[#30]
yes I get the same message
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 7:43:44 PM EDT
[#31]
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 9:50:48 PM EDT
[#32]
I’m officially having issues too. Messages not sending, or receiving
Link Posted: 1/15/2021 9:57:24 PM EDT
[#33]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:

If you need to message a normal signal user over SMS instead of signal, just press and hold on the send message button and you can select Insecure SMS instead of Signal.
View Quote View All Quotes
View All Quotes
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Quoted:
I can currently send and receive texts on my phone to non signal users. Get an error if I try to send to another signal user.

If you need to message a normal signal user over SMS instead of signal, just press and hold on the send message button and you can select Insecure SMS instead of Signal.


Did not know that. Thanks.
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
Top Top