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I'm using Molly (FOSS version) for some weeks in a profile without GSF installed and it consumes a insane lot of battery. Is there a way to limit it?

[unknown] molly foss without FCM uses more battery indeed. But it shouldn't be something extraordinary. What version?

    Nuttso I'm using latest version (7.1.3-1) and the battery consumption is noticeable.
    From 3h AM to 6AM device consumes (in idle mode due to I'm sleeping) a 1-2% when app is enabled and a 0% (device still shows 100% of remaining battery) if the app is disabled.
    Also using Telegram FOSS and no notices this consumption at all.

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    How about letting the user set the polling interval (anywhere between say 30s and 5min? Longer periods may benefit noticeably with battery usage those users who don't mind waiting a little longer for updates. I read on this forum certain messengers permit this.

      [unknown] that's normal battery usage for molly foss

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      [deleted] we can do that. But for the moment there is lower hanging fruit. The battery consumption can be indeed improved in several ways.

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        cdflasdkesalkjfkdfkjsdajfd there is room to improve molly websocket. It's possible that signal is currently working to replace the unidentified ws with a new socket using the Noise protocol. We are interested in improving

        [https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server/commit/a5774bf6ff1a0edf27e953d1f01aab3ec4079dc2]

        [https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server/commit/aec6ac019fe550d03d98c89db98fceee1dfef2ef]

          Nuttso Signal is on version 7.2.4. Will there be any update from Molly soon? Im looking forward to the feature you can change and make notes on userprofile names.

          Make notes on userprofile names has been possible in Molly for some time. ;-)

            It hasnt been specifically mentioned, so in order to be told im wrong, or prehaps shed some light for someone. The database locking usage is similar to Gos auto reboot, as in its nice to know that if your phone is removed from your person that it will return to a more secure state automatically, for me setting the timer to 2hrs works well, i use the phone during the day for work so the first time a 2hr block of time with me not unlocking the phone occurs is when im home having tea or sleeping when im not interested in being notified of calls/messages.... and of course if i am parted with my phone then 2hrs is not a huge window.

            boldsuck Make notes on userprofile names has been possible in Molly for some time. ;-)

            What version are you using? Molly FCM or Foss? I cant find that feature. Where is it located? Changing profile name and make notes on contacts is new to SIgnal. Do you mean Molly has added it before Signal?

              boldsuck 100% free and open-source Molly-FOSS v7.1.3-1-FOSS from the Molly F-Droid repo
              Click on your user icon twice to see Profile -> edit "About"

              I use F-Droid Basic as Client.

              I know you can make notes on your own profile. I meant changing profile names on your contacts and also make notes too which now Signal have that feature with version 7.2.4. I hoped Molly would update too. They say they update Molly every two weeks but its been 3 weeks now since last update.

                PMUSR we don't always follow the 2 weeks update schedule. Have a little patience pls

                  10 days later

                  Nuttso

                  Got it. Thanks for the latest update. Appreciate your work :)

                  And to others using Molly. New update is available version 7.4.2-1. You can now change profile names on your contacts and also make notes to their profile too.

                  3 months later

                  Im new to using grapheneos and im trying to receive push notifications on my owner profile. I just installed Molly FOSS and the notifications are hit or miss. Should I install the other release of Molly or can anyone give me some guidance to receive notifications?

                  a month later

                  Hello @Nuttso I just recently migrated over from Signal to Molly-UP, for better battery life and extra security features. I have a question though, in the GitHub repo is states:

                  Contact deletion - Allows you to delete contacts and stop sharing your profile

                  However, I remember seeing this option also within the official Signal client, if I'm not mistaken. Navigating to Pencil Icon > Long tap on a contact name > Remove -- Is there any difference, then, between this flow and the "Contact Deletion" feature within Molly?

                  My apologies in advance if this is a silly (read: obvious) question. But I was just wondering. Thank you for your hard work!