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Messaging apps that don't need GPS/Google Play Services to send you notifications? (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ca
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WhatsApp does, Signal does, Wire does, what now?

Update: Seems like Element ALSO needs it.

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[–] 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Signal will only use fallback notification services if you uninstall and then reinstall it while Google Play Services is unavailable.

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  • [–] 7 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Or more precisely, Signal will only use fallback notification services if Google Play Services is unavailable at the time Signal is installed.

    I just wanted to clarify that it's not necessary to install Signal once with Play Services and again without. I've never had Play Services on any of my phones, but was able to start using Signal without issue.

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