WhatsApp is the top dog among Messenger, but the market leader always causes irritation - most recently with new terms of use.Accordingly, the data from Facebook and WhatsApp wants to bring together, which is why many users want to switch to other messengers in Germany, especially in Germany.With security and data protection, the Signal app scores above all.Computer image reveals what you have to consider when switching.The cut -off date for a possible farewell to WhatsApp is the 15.May 2021.From the cut -off date, the provider only allows the use of his service to confirm the new terms of use.The most important questions about the new terms of use can be found in the WhatsApp FAQ.Information such as the telephone number and the device used is exchanged - for example to recognize abuse.This is also why Hamburg's data protection officer Johannes Caspar continues to see the change critically.In the end, every user has to decide for themselves whether they change - and where to go.For Signal speaks: The service consistently relies on data protection.
Who operates signal?
How safe is signal?
How do I move from WhatsApp to Signal?
How do I secure my WhatsApp data?
How does signal do the functions?
Can I use WhatsApp and signal at the same time?
How do I delete WhatsApp?
Can I go back to WhatsApp?
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Who operates signal?
There is a non-profit US foundation behind Signal.It is financed by donations-for example by WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton.As a foundation, Signal must not simply be sold to another company.
How safe is signal?
Signal was designed for high data security right from the start.All messages, pictures, videos and documents and contact information are encrypted, the source code is publicly visible.The operators have no access to the data.Contact information stored on the server are protected with a PIN.Signal also encrypted all files that the app saves on the smartphone.
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How do I move from WhatsApp to Signal?
An automatic move from WhatsApp to Signal is not possible.Chat courses cannot be copied from one app to the other.So you have to create your groups again.Saved stickers cannot be taken away either.After all: you can secure important data beforehand on request.Access via the cell phone number also runs at Signal - and as with WhatsApp messages, messages can be sent to the cell phone numbers of your existing contacts, provided that they are registered with Signal.Tip: Share the switch to Signal at WhatsApp before deleting the messenger service belonging to Facebook.
How do I secure my WhatsApp data?
WhatsApp speichert Bilder, Videos und Dokumente ab Werk automatisch auf dem Smartphone, sodass dafür keine gesonderte Sicherung nötig ist – sofern Sie die Standard-Einstellung unter Einstellungen, Chats und Sichtbarkeit von Medien (Android))) beziehungsweise In Aufnahmen speichern (iOS))) nicht geändert haben.The pictures are stored in the photo app.On the iPhone you will find them in the album "WhatsApp", on Android devices in the collection of the same name.
How does signal do the functions?
Signal offers a similar range of functions as WhatsApp.Finally, the video call in groups has left the beta phase and is now available.Speech messages are also possible.The messenger also offers stickers and gifs.
Can WhatsApp and Signal be used at the same time?
There is nothing against using WhatsApp and Signal at the same time.You don't necessarily have to choose a messenger.However, if you do not want to send any other data to Facebook, then you should rather draw a clear line.
How do I delete WhatsApp?
Deleting the app is only half the rent.To separate yourself from WhatsApp, you still have to delete your account.To do this, go to the three points in the top left in the Android app and then tap on settings.Under Account you can delete my account.If you have secured your chats in iCloud or Google Drive, return to WhatsApp later: Simply reinstall WhatsApp and register with your phone number - the backup is restored.If you don't want that, you need to delete the WhatsApp security.On the iPhone, click Settings, your name, iCloud, Manage Speech, WhatsApp Messenger, Delete and delete data.At Android you start the Google Drive app, tap the three menu strings at the top left, then on fuses, in addition to the WhatsApp security on the three points and finally delete them for backup.
Can I go back to WhatsApp?
A return to WhatsApp is possible at any time - even if you have deleted the app, your account and the fuses.You just have to start new: Install the app, register with the phone number - WhatsApp is ready again.You don't block them due to account deletion.
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1.5
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Apple
iPhone 13 Per Max
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iPhone 13 Per
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Apple
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Test grade
1.8
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OnePlus
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Well
Pixel 6 Per
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Well
Samsung
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Set up the signal on the smartphone
Zunächst laden Sie sich die Signal-Messenger-App aus dem App Store (iOS))) oder dem Google Play Store (Android))) herunter.Open the app and tap Next.If you want all contacts stored on the phone, you want to access it, grant access to it.Enter your phone number, tap Next and then the PIN sent via SMS. Anschließend richten Sie Ihr Perfil ein, indem Sie Vor- und Nachnamen (optional))) ausfüllen. Auf Wunsch lässt sich auch ein Perfilbild nach einem Tipper auf das Plus-Symbol hochladen.As the last step, give the app with a PIN to encrypt your data.
Set up the signal on the PC or tablet
Via iPad, PC and Mac, access your signal chats (not via Android tablet))).To do this, signal must be set up on the cell phone and the device must be connected to the Internet.On the iPad, proceed as follows: Download signal from the App Store.Start the app and follow the clues.Open the settings in the cell phone signal app.Select coupled devices, pair new device and scan the QR code from the iPad.Follow the instructions.With PC and Mac, follow the guide on WWW.signal.org.
Use stickers at Signal
Stickers are small pictures with which messages can be loosen up.To send it, tap the smiley symbol in a chat at the bottom left and then on the square with the bent corner.Then an overview of stickers appears to choose from.If you are sent in the chat sticker, they can be saved in signal: simply tap on it and then tap install.New sticker packages can be found online on the fan website www.signal sticker.com that you open on your cell phone.There on a sticker package and then tap add to signal.Thereupon signal opens - tap install installation.Then the stickers are ready.
Set up groups at Signal
To set up a group, tap the three points at the top right (or on the iPhone on the pen))).Select new group and tap the desired members. Danach tippen Sie auf den blauen Pfeil (iPhone: Weiter))) und legen den Gruppennamen fest. Durch einen Tipper auf das Kamerasymbol lässt sich ein Perfilbild auswählen.Then select Create.
Signal tip: Photos with expiry date
Snapchat has shown it - and also on Instagram there is the option for automatically deleting images in the news area that can only be viewed once.This function is particularly useful for confidential information - or not so successful selfies.Signal also offers the possibility when sending pictures.Tap + and then on gallery in the chat window below.(iPhone: gallery symbol))).choose a picture.With a tipper at the bottom right of the small arrow you will continue.Then tap the button with the tilted 8 at the bottom left.Send the picture as usual by tip on the arrow at the bottom right.The recipient then sees the picture unique to the tipper on photo.
Under Android: prevent screenshots at Signal
If you don't want someone to make screenshots of the entertainment on your Android device, this can be deactivated in the app.In the overview of the last open apps, Signal then only appears as a gray area.To do this, tap the three points in the top right and then on settings.There you tap the data protection point and then onto the controller next to the point of screen protection.Of course, this does not prevent third parties from photographing or filming their chat - if they have access to the cell phone.
Under Android: Deactivate keyboard sniffing
Capture the screen keyboards of smartphones to learn words.To prevent this, Signal offers incognito mode for the keyboard.How to activate this mode: In the Signal app on the smartphone, tap the three points at the top right and then on the settings.Select the data protection point.There you will find the incognito keyboard.This is activated by a tipper on the controller next to it.
