Problem trying to stop using signal as default SMS

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  • Signal-Android

    Fork from a private messenger for Android with extra options added: full backup and (partial, ony text) xml backup of messages. Restore can happen at any time, not only after a fresh install. Import SMS database. Import of (unencrypted) WhatsApp databases. Removed apk expire. Choose between passphrase protection and the Android screenlock. Choice for the backup location (internal or removable storage on Android < 11 (on 11 and higher this is already possible)). Set the maptype in the place picke (by johanw666)

    I was in the same situation a while ago. My issue was sometimes the text was "stuck" and not even sending. And same thing happened when I tried to switch to a basic SMS app. This is because texts are also encrypted. Anyway, I remember I had to use johanw666's Signal APK and SMS Backup & Restore. Something like : - make a backup with the official app - uninstall - install apk - import the backup and decrypt in plaintext Only then you can use SMS Backup & Restore. And after you're done you can uninstall the apk, reinstall the official app and restore the backup. All in all quite annoying but in the end it worked. And I really prefer this way. Two separate apps.

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