Pigeon 2.0 is an entirely new version of the MP02's encryption feature compatible with Signal. Pigeon 2.0 has been developed on recent Signal source code, with maintainability as a core objective. The Signal baseline for this first release has been rebased to Signal version 6.25.5 to encompass recent changes in the app and offers new features such as backup chats.

The Development of Pigeon 2.0

The original Signal source code has been left unchanged with Pigeon 2.0 to facilitate maintenance and keep it in regular sync with Signal. Future Pigeon updates will be released more frequently from version 2.0 onwards to ensure compatibility with the latest Signal app versions. New features will also be added in future rollouts.

With Pigeon 2.0, we invite the community to participate in contributing to the future development of Pigeon on the official Punkt. subreddit here, and on Github here.

Version 2.0.0024 addresses a critical communication issue that emerged after Signal's updates in January. Previously, users were able to receive messages but were unable to send text and audio messages, calls or search for other users via username.

To resolve this, a significant portion of the code has been rewritten. You can find all the updates on our GitHub repository.

Known issues

• Settings menu: While the fix is in place, we are aware of some UI issues in the Settings menu. These will be resolved in an upcoming update, which will be released shortly.
• Backup restoration: The backup restoration procedure is currently not functioning as expected. However, since updates are now available, this procedure is not necessary. We are actively working on a fix, which will be included in the next release.
• Restore procedure UI feedback: No visual feedback during the restoration process. When the user enters the PIN, the restore begins and may take some time, depending on the amount of conversation history.
• Group Call Info: The list of participants in a group call is not scrollable.
• End of the call doesn’t work when the user exits Pigeon: When the user exits the Pigeon app during a call, the end call button of the keyboard is no longer intercepted and the call cannot be ended. To end the call, it is necessary to re-enter the call menu and click on the End Call option.
• Set-up: It is not possible to select image tiles with the Punkt. key during the CAPTCHA test. It is necessary to use the numerical key '5' instead.
• Voice messages: The duration of a voice message isn't displayed when dictating the message.
• Voice messages: It is impossible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
• Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
• Conversations: It is not possible to view media in full-screen mode; therefore, video playback does not work, and received images are only displayed as thumbnails.
• Conversations: It is impossible to start a conversation with a voice message. Text messages must be exchanged first.
• Calling: The call will drop if a call is answered on speakerphone.

 

Update instructions

To update Pigeon, follow these steps:

1. Go to your phone’s Settings.
2. Navigate to Applications > Manage and select Pigeon.
3. Click on Pigeon, and you’ll be prompted to Update or Uninstall.
4. Select Update and proceed.

We appreciate your feedback and are committed to providing continuous improvements. Thank you for using Pigeon!

Version 2.0.0022 has been released to address the issue of the pop-up message displaying "This version of Signal has expired," which was caused by the expiration of the Pigeon build.
Important:
Before proceeding with the uninstall and installation of the new version, please ensure you perform a full backup of your data to avoid any loss. To back up your chats, go to Pigeon > Settings > Chats > Chat backups, turn the backup feature on and save your backup passphrase.
Once the backup is complete, uninstall Pigeon from the Applications Manager and then install the new version.

Changes

• Expired Build Reminder Update: The pop-up notification for expired builds has been removed. This ensures the user experience remains uninterrupted even after the build expiration date.
• Version number: The version number of Pigeon has changed.

Known issues

• Restore procedure UI feedback: No visual feedback during the restoration process. When the user enters the PIN, the restore begins and may take some time, depending on the amount of conversation history.
• Group Call Info: The list of participants in a group call is not scrollable.
• End of the call doesn’t work when the user exits Pigeon: When the user exits the Pigeon app during a call, the end call button of the keyboard is no longer intercepted and the call cannot be ended. To end the call, it is necessary to re-enter the call menu and click on the End Call option.
• Set-up: It is not possible to select image tiles with the Punkt. key during the CAPTCHA test. It is necessary to use the numerical key '5' instead.
• Voice messages: The duration of a voice message isn't displayed when dictating the message.
• Voice messages: It is impossible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
• Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
• Conversations: It is not possible to view media in full-screen mode; therefore, video playback does not work, and received images are only displayed as thumbnails.
• Conversations: It is impossible to start a conversation with a voice message. Text messages must be exchanged first.
• Calling: The call will drop if a call is answered on speakerphone.

v.2.0.0020 has been released to overcome the pop-up message displays "This version of Signal has expired", it is an error message; the version of Pigeon has expired.
Uninstall Pigeon from the Applications Manager before installing the new version.

Changes

• Version number: The version number of Pigeon has changed.
• Re-base: Pigeon has been updated to Signal 7.8.1

Known issues

• Restore procedure UI feedback: No visual feedback during the restoration process. When the user enters the PIN, the restore begins and may take some time, depending on the amount of conversation history.
• Group Call Info: The list of participants in a group call is not scrollable.
• End of the call doesn’t work when the user exits Pigeon: When the user exits Pigeon app during a call, the end call button of the keyboard is no longer intercepted and the call cannot be ended. To end the call, it is necessary to re-enter the call menu and click on End call option.
• Set-up: It is not possible to select image tiles with the Punkt. key during the CAPTCHA test. It is necessary to use the numerical key '5' instead.
• Voice messages: The duration of a voice message isn't displayed when dictating the message.
• Voice messages: It is impossible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
• Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
• Conversations: It is not possible to view media in full-screen mode; therefore, video playback does not work, and received images are only displayed as thumbnails.
• Conversations: It is impossible to start a conversation with a voice message. Text messages must be exchanged first.
• Calling: The call will drop if a call is answered on speakerphone.

v.2.0.0019 has been released to fix bugs related to Username creation and the user experience has been improved by offering better interfaces.

Changes

• Version number: The version number of Pigeon has changed.
• Re-base: Pigeon has been updated to Signal 7.8.1

Issues resolved

• Crash when setting username: Addressed and resolved a crash that occurred when users attempted to set their username within the app.
  It can now be set in Settings > Profile.
• Long messages readability: Improved the interface to allow users to read long messages more effectively. Users can now click on a long message and scroll through its content seamlessly.
• Input field visibility: Fixed an issue where the input field was not visible when replying to a message. The input field is now clearly visible, ensuring a smoother user experience.
• Contact search improvement: Enhanced the search functionality for contacts. Users can now search for a contact to send a new message more efficiently and accurately.
• Group Call main menu: Now the call menu page is normally navigable after returning from the Call Info menu.

Known issues

• Restore procedure UI feedback: No visual feedback during the restoration process. When the user enters the PIN, the restore begins and may take some time, depending on the amount of conversation history.

v.2.0.0016 has been released to fix bugs related to PIN creation and access to PIN-protected accounts, in addition, the user experience has been improved by offering better interfaces.

Changes:

• Version number: The version number of Pigeon has changed.
• Re-base: Pigeon has been updated to Signal 7.1.3

Issues resolved:

• PIN: Now possible to create a PIN when creating the account.
• Backup UI improved: Modified backup interfaces to easily make the backup and save the phrase.
• Fixed crash: Fixed a crash in the Pigeon app that was happening when users are in group chats.
• Call UI improved: Modified call interfaces to improve the usability.
• Settings navigation improvements: Now is possible to navigate all the Settings options without multiple clicks of the buttons.

Known issues:

• Group Call Info: The list of participants in a group call is not scrollable.
• Group Call main menu: Once users leave the information page with the list of a group call participants, they cannot normally navigate through the options. They will be required to double click on the back button to exit the page.
• End of the call doesn’t work when the user exits Pigeon: When the user exits Pigeon app during a call, the end call button of the keyboard is no longer intercepted and the call cannot be ended. To end the call, it is necessary to re-enter the call menu and click on End call option.

How to link Pigeon to Signals desktop solution PDF.

v.2.0.0014 has been released to overcome the pop-up message displays "This version of Signal has expired", it is an error message; the version of Pigeon has expired.

Uninstall Pigeon from the Applications Manager before installing the new version. Do not use the Update function

Please note users may experience issues with inserting or creating registration PIN.

If a pop error message appears, press OK and you should be able to advance to the chat menu. Punkt. is working on a solution to this issue as soon possible.

New features

• Conversations: Using the SEND key as a shortcut to send messages, or start a call while in the conversation input is now fixed.
• Linking devices: Resolved linking devices issue

Changes:

• Version number: The version number of Pigeon has changed.
• Re-base: Signal 6.34.5

Known issues

• Set-up: It is not possible to select image tiles with the Punkt. key during the CAPTCHA test. It is necessary to use the numerical key '5' instead.
• Voice messages: The duration of a voice message isn't displayed when dictating the message.
• Voice messages: It is impossible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
• Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
• Conversations: It is not possible to view media in full-screen mode; therefore, video playback does not work, and received images are only displayed as thumbnails.
• Calling: While on a call, the 'on a call' indicator isn't shown on the screen.
• Conversations: It is impossible to start a conversation with a voice message. Text messages must be exchanged first.
• Calling: The call will drop if a call is answered on speakerphone.
• UI: There are menu screens with a lack of focus highlight.
• UI: Several pop-ups retain the default Android UI design.
• Safety number: In some rare instances, a screen will appear where the focus is not visible when trying to verify a safety number. Pressing the END key and re-opening Pigeon will exit this screen

v.2.0.0011 is an interim release of Pigeon. The application has been built from the bottom and up. If a pop-up message displays "This version of Signal has expired", it is an error message; the version of Pigeon has expired. Please ensure to back up your conversations before uninstalling and reinstalling Pigeon.

New features

• Interval: This option can be found in the settings menu and will regulate with what interval Pigeon is checking for new messages. Turning these settings to a lower number will decrease the toll on the battery.

Changes:

• Version number: The version number of Pigeon has changed.
• Re-base: Pigeon has been updated to Signal 6.34.5

Known issues

• Set-up: It is not possible to select image tiles with the Punkt. key during the CAPTCHA test. It is necessary to use the numerical key '5' instead.
• Voice messages: The duration of a voice message isn't displayed when dictating the message.
• Voice messages: It is impossible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
• Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
• Conversations: It is not possible to view media in full-screen mode; therefore, video playback does not work, and received images are only displayed as thumbnails.
• Calling: While on a call, the 'on a call' indicator isn't shown on the screen.
• Conversations: It is impossible to start a conversation with a voice message. Text messages must be exchanged first.
• Calling: The call will drop if a call is answered on speakerphone.
• UI: There are menu screens with a lack of focus highlight.
• UI: Several pop-ups retain the default Android UI design.
• Conversations: Using the SEND key as a shortcut to send messages, or start a call while in the conversation input screen does not longer work
• Safety number: In some rare instances, a screen will appear  where the focus is not visible when trying to verify a safety number. Pressing the END key and re-opening Pigeon will exit this screen

New features

• Link to desktop: It is now possible to link Signal Desktop to Pigeon on the MP02 to send and receive encrypted messages from your laptop or desktop. Please see the Pigeon FAQ for more information.

Known issues

• Set-up: It is not possible to select image tiles with the Punkt. key during the CAPTCHA test. It is necessary to use the numerical key '5' instead.
• Voice messages: The duration of a voice message isn't displayed when dictating the message.
• Voice messages: It is impossible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
• Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
• Conversations: It is not possible to view media in full-screen mode; therefore, video playback does not work, and received images are only displayed as thumbnails.
• Calling: While on a call, the 'on a call' indicator isn't shown on the screen.
• Conversations: It is impossible to start a conversation with a voice message. Text messages must be exchanged first.
• Calling: The call will drop if a call is answered on speakerphone.
• UI: There are menu screens with a lack of focus highlight.
• UI: Several pop-ups retain the default Android UI design.
• Safety number: Contact information is no longer viewable in a single contact conversation (since Pigeon 2.0.0004). It is only possible to view another person's safety number in contact information through the contact information screen in a shared group conversation.

v.2.0.0005 is an interim release of Pigeon. If a pop-up message displays the "This version of Signal has expired", it is an error message; the version of Pigeon has expired. Please ensure to back up your conversations before uninstalling and reinstalling Pigeon.

Changes

• Version number: The version number of Pigeon has changed.

Known issues

• Set-up: It is not possible to select image tiles with the Punkt. key during the CAPTCHA test. It is necessary to use the numerical key '5' instead.
• Voice messages: The duration of a voice message isn't displayed when dictating the message.
• Voice messages: It is impossible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
• Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
• Conversations: It is not possible to view media in full-screen mode; therefore, video playback does not work, and received images are only displayed as thumbnails.
• Calling: While on a call, the 'on a call' indicator isn't shown on the screen.
• Conversations: It is impossible to start a conversation with a voice message. Text messages must be exchanged first.
• Calling: The call will drop if a call is answered on speakerphone.
• UI: There are menu screens with a lack of focus highlight.
• UI: Several pop-ups retain the default Android UI design.