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Description
I have:
- searched open and closed issues for duplicates
- readhttps://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android/wiki/Submitting-useful-bug-reports
Bug description
The support for securing Signal with a passphrase seems to have been removed.
Since the old Textsecure days I have been securing Signal with a passphrase, since my screen lock is rather short, since I want to be able to open my phone without typing a long passphrase. For Signal this has never been an issue, as I get messages only in short bursts during which Signal could stay unlocked while during longer pauses the app would be locked.
Today I had to reinstall Signal (because of the most recent linageos medling with the keystore) and found myself unable to set a passphrase for locking Signal. The only remaining option was to use my rather weak screen lock or use a fingerprint sensor, which I don't have.
It would be very kind if support for a separate passphrase could be retained.
Steps to reproduce
- Delete Signal application data that was previously secured with a passphrase
- Reregister to Signal
- Try to find passphrase option under Settings -> Privacy
Actual result: Fail to find passphrase option, find "Screen lock - Lock Signal access with Android screen lock or fingerprint" instead.
Expected result: Be able to set a separate passphrase for Signal.
Device info
Device: Oneplus One
Android version: 7.1.2 (current lineage-14.1-20180321-nightly-bacon)
Signal version: 4.17.5