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# Signal messenger beta now allows to mute notifications forever on Android
- URL: https://www.testingcatalog.com/signal-messenger-beta-now-allows-to-mute-notifications-forever-on-android/
- Published: 2021-04-02T14:23:28.000Z
- Updated: 2023-11-20T12:33:14.000Z
- Author: Alexey Shabanov
- Tags: Signal, Social Apps

The development speed of Signal app seems to be back to normal after the recent hype around [WhatsApp privacy policy.](https://www.testingcatalog.com/signal-messsenger-receives-a-massive-boost-in-downloads-after-whatsapp-tos-update-and-a-beta-update-with-minor-improvements/) The latest beta update to version 5.6.1 came along with a new mute option that allows setting this toggle to "always". This is one of essential features for Signal to reach feature parity with WhatsApp.

### How to test:

- Open any of your chats on Signal.
- Tap on the chat profile icon on top to see chat settings.
- Tap on the mute notifications button.
- Select "Always".

### What's New?

> ★ Give notifications in any conversation a rest (while you rest) with the new 8-hour mute setting. Or choose "Always" instead of one year, and say goodbye to the annual tradition of renewing a moment of silence.

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