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what instant messaging (IM), and Voice over IP (VoIP) fdroid app that doesn't require a real phone number can I use to talk to family on an android device? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 days ago by arsus5478@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/38798523

I don't use apps like whatsapp or skype because they sell my data and don't trust them.

I was hoping for a foss alternative to talk to my parents, regular folk who need something easy to set up on their android devices, ideally through fdroid.

I don't want to reveal a real phone number because I don't want ads from nobody.

I don't need to see my parent's faces, I just need to talk to them and maybe send files and lines of text.

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[–] BlazingBonfire@piefed.world 18 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I’ve been using Delta Chat, Simple X and Matrix (on FluffyChat) and haven’t had any issues with any of them.

Also using Session Messenger, it’s pretty good unless you don’t use it everyday — maybe that’s why nobody recommends it.

[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Does Briar ask for anything ?

[–] BlazingBonfire@piefed.world 7 points 3 days ago

No.
Briar doesn’t need a phone number or email when you sign up. I only know one person who uses it and he highly recommends it — I have my bluetooth off so I don’t use it. But check it out:

https://briarproject.org/how-it-works/

[–] RheumatoidArthritis@mander.xyz 2 points 3 days ago

Briar isn't really comfortable for every day use, it's way too basic. And I'm comparing it to Conversations, not something rich like Telegram.

Examples? No photos in the group chat. No copying mesaages to clipboard in the desktop version.