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If you open the encrypted messaging app Wickr Me today, you’ll be greeted with a line of red text: “Reconnecting…”
Below that, in white text over a black background, the app says “We’re having issues connecting to the Wickr Me network. If the problem persists, try restarting your app or contacting support.”
Closing and reopening the app will not work. There is no point in contacting support either. That’s because on December 31, 2023, Wickr Me, the free version of Wickr, was shut down entirely.
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