Which Messenger? [off-topic]
I have seen that here are some posts about different messengers, but most of them are a few years old and probably partly out of date. I have not decided yet if I'm going to install Whatsapp or not. Before I decide I would like to know a few things. A few years ago when I decided that I want to change from Whatsapp to another one when changing to Sailfish, I had Threema in my head, but now that I have checked the permissions, I'm not so sure anymore.
Is there any messenger that fits to what I'm looking for? 1. Just a few permissions that are really needed. 2. texting, voice messages, able to send different files/pictures/videos, (maybe groups possible) 3. Easy to install & use for people with no/less experience to program
I'm also interested to know if it is possible to use Whatsapp, but don't give permission to a few things. I took a look at the picture of the permissions on the Jolla site: https://jolla.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/203442828-WhatsApp-sovelluksen-Android-version-asentaminen-Jollaan Can somebody tell if the app still works if you turn off the following permissions? Camera, Location, SMS, Telephone. If I check in the Store, it's also saying that WhatsApp wants permission for fingerprint. Can that be turned off also without any problem?
I know this are a lot of questions in one post but they all have to do with each other and are important for me to decide.
Xperia 10
I have Wire App on my XA2. I think this app fits most of your requirements and it is not a US based app. Chat, video call, file transfer, groups are all supported.
777 ( 2020-04-08 23:32:14 +0300 )editWhat device are you using?, update your tags to reflect your device type, it always good to divulge which device you are using, it helps with the quality of responses you receive from users here on TJC.
So, why don't you just install it and you can answer most of your questions yourself. Most, if not all 'free' Android apps want to steal your data, after all Whatsapp is owned by Facebook. If you do install Whatsapp be sure to have Alien Dalvik installed from Jolla Store, no need for Google Play/Store. Furthermore, download Whastapp directly from Whatsapp's website; https://www.whatsapp.com/android/
As for permissions being turned on/off, I have little to no idea, I don't take any notice of such things personally, also, bear in mind that many of the functions of Whatsapp don't work when used on SailfishOS. I will take a guess and say 'no' to some of what you're asking regarding permissions, so just install it and try it.
Spam Hunter ( 2020-04-08 23:40:41 +0300 )editI personally use Depecher for messaging, a native Telegram client. It doesn't support voice calls but none of the native apps do, I think it's a Jolla VoIP problem that they need to fix. Apart from not having voice and video calls, it works great for everything else.
apostrof ( 2020-04-09 03:28:50 +0300 )edit@Sirous
I updated your tags, despite that you have added your device type to your question. It makes searching easier for other users if tags are used and possibly helps avoid duplicate questions being posted.
Spam Hunter ( 2020-04-09 14:01:45 +0300 )edithey, found a website regarding what messenger to use with respect to privacy/security that might be of interest for you. Unfortunately it's in german, but shouldn't be an issue for you I guess: Messengers
Wolfson ( 2020-04-10 00:03:51 +0300 )edit