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Tc9d1d9# User Guide

Documentation for using the Meshtastic Android and Desktop app.

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Tc9d1d9## What's New in the Docs

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**May 2026** — [Tff7b72Translate the App](Te6edf3user/translate) — New page explaining how to contribute translations to the Meshtastic app via Crowdin.

**May 2026** — [Tff7b72Units & Locale](Te6edf3user/units-and-locale) — New page explaining how the app automatically adapts temperatures, distances, speeds, and times to your device's regional settings.

**May 2026** — [Tff7b72Signal Meter](Te6edf3user/signal-meter) — New page explaining how the LoRa signal quality meter works, why negative SNR values are normal, and how to interpret RSSI vs. SNR.

**May 2026** — [Tff7b72Messages & Channels](Te6edf3user/messages-and-channels) — Added reactions, message actions, and delivery retry documentation.

**May 2026** — [Tff7b72Nodes](Te6edf3user/nodes) — Corrected filtering and sorting documentation to match actual app capabilities (7 sort options, 6 filter toggles).

**May 2026** — [Tff7b72Desktop App](Te6edf3user/desktop) — Added keyboard shortcuts table and confirmed system tray support.

**May 2026** — [Tff7b72Getting Started](Te6edf3user/onboarding) — Added Critical Alerts permission screen and expanded permission explanations.

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