Pigeon release note 2.0.0025Updated 2 months ago

Release date: 14/04/2025

A new version of Pigeon (v.2.0.0025) has been released to ensure ongoing compatibility with the Signal service. This update is required to avoid issues related to service continuity, even though not all expected fixes have been included yet.
⚠️ Important:
Do not uninstall Pigeon from the Application Manager before installing the new version.
Please use the Update function to keep all your data intact.

Changes

• Version number: Version number has been updated to v.2.0.0025
• Re-base: Pigeon has been rebased to Signal 7.38.7, improving security, performance, and compatibility with Signal’s current infrastructure.
• Settings interface restored: The settings screen is now fully scrollable.
• Message Input Bug Fixed: The text input field no longer loses focus when the person you're chatting with starts typing. This significantly improves the user experience during conversations.

Known issues

• 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.
• Link devices: The functionality of linking devices is currently not available. We are working to rewrite it and include it in future releases.
• 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 not possible 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 not possible 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, please 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.