[beardog]

One of Signals worst problems is that it entirely relies on Google to not provide a malicious APK during initial installation of the app.

(Yes, it is open source, but most people don't have the knowledge or time to compile software themselves)

I still think Signal is one of the best secure messengers though.

[godmodus]

i can't get Signal to work here in germany - it always fails to register to the network - despite getting an SMS, and i suspect foul play.

[padraic7a]

I had a problem with this before and figured out that it was due to reinstalling from Titanium Backup - could this apply to you? There are some other potential fixes posted here:

Android: http://support.whispersystems.org/hc/en-us/articles/21463462...

iOS: http://support.whispersystems.org/hc/en-us/articles/21313245...

[godmodus]

I'll check this out!