Pigeon release note 2.0.0026Updated 2 months ago

Release date: 10/06/2025
A new version of Pigeon (v.2.0.0026) has been released to ensure ongoing compatibility with the Signal service. This update is required to avoid issues related to service continuity and to resolve some important bugs.
⚠️ 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

1. Version number: Version number has been updated to v.2.0.0026
2. Re-base: Pigeon has been rebased to Signal 7.41.3, improving security, performance, and compatibility with Signal’s current infrastructure.
3. Backup restoration: Fixed an issue where the restore option was not automatically triggered during account setup, even if a valid backup was available. Previously, users could trigger the restore only by quitting and reopening the app mid-setup, which also introduced further issues. The restore flow now works as expected.
4. Verify backup passphrase input: Resolved a regression where the input field for verifying the backup passphrase did not show the typed characters, making it hard for users to confirm their input.
5. No visual feedback in Backup menu: Rewrote the UI in Settings → Chats → Chat Backup. Selected items in the list are now correctly highlighted when browsing.

Known issues

1. Settings menu: Although the correction has been implemented, we are aware of some interface problems in the Settings menu. These will be resolved in a next update, which will be released shortly.
2. Link devices: The functionality of linking devices is currently not available. We are working to rewrite it and include it in the next release.
3. 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. Wait for the completion of the procedure without repeating the operation.
4. Group Call Info: The list of participants in a group call is not scrollable.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Voice messages: The duration of a voice message isn't displayed when dictating the message.
8. Voice messages: It is not possible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
9. Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
10. 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.
11. Conversations: It is not possible to start a conversation with a voice message. Text messages must be exchanged first.
12. 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.

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