signalapp / signalapp/Signal-Android

Voice and video call not working in UAE

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  • I have searched searched open and closed issues for duplicates
  • I am submitting a bug report for existing functionality that does not work as intended
  • This isn't a feature request or a discussion topic
Bug description

I am not able to voice call or video call since today (08-03-2026) from 12.00pm in Android phone. Not able to receive calls as well.
Even using VPN doesn't work.
I have DU sim, no WiFi, tried hotspot on Mac and iPad Pro 12 inch 6th gen, still didn't work.

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Device

Samsung Galaxy A56

Android version

16

Signal version

8.0.4

Link to debug log

https://debuglogs.org/android/8.0.4/180ab50ff3d5f4a4ef2d99e00d0a8d094618112a74c318f8b4c2cb3e94fe623f

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Research direction

Start with the linked debug log and compare the failure against the reported Android 16, Signal 8.0.4, DU/UAE, VPN, and hotspot conditions. Confirm whether both outgoing and incoming voice and video calls fail, then document a reproducible cause or regression and the verification result.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
audio-video-rtc, mobile-dev, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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