signalapp / signalapp/Signal-iOS

No way to disable "official" spam messages on app update

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Description

Per subject. Because apparently consent isn't a thing for Signal devs, despite muting this "official" account updating the app forces an unwanted message on the end user. No way to block this nonsense either.

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Research direction

The issue names no file, test, or entry point. Start by tracing the app-update flow and the handling of messages from the official account, then identify how mute or blocking preferences are applied. Done means users can disable these update-related messages without losing unrelated messaging functionality.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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