Signal now lets users link multiple phones and tablets to one account
Signal now makes it possible to link additional smartphones and tablets to a single account. Users can connect another Android phone, Android tablet, or iPhone, allowing the same account to work across multiple phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.
The feature is rolling out with Android update 8.20 and iOS update 8.22. Android users can link another phone or tablet, while iPhone support joins the existing iPad integration. When linking a new Android phone or tablet, users can optionally transfer their full message history and up to 45 days of saved media through an end-to-end encrypted process based on Signal’s link and sync system.
Signal has also updated its Android interface for tablets, foldables, and larger screens. Some features are still being developed, including parts of Settings, the in-app camera, and full keyboard shortcut support. The Android app can also run on Chromebooks, with further interface improvements planned.
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- More linked devices are on the table (and the Android tablet)Signal Messenger • Official source
- Signal Finally Fixes a Major Limitation With Android Device LinkingAndroid Headlines
- Signal brings linked device support to Android phones and tabletsAndroid Authority
- Signal has made it possible to link additional smartphones and tablets to a single accountMezha
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Better late than never I suppose but hey I’m glad They don’t make the usernames more complicated lol 😆
The optional E2E-encrypted history transfer is the key detail — multi-device sync is easy, doing it without weakening Signal's actual security model is the harder part. Curious about device revocation: if one linked phone is lost or compromised, can it be individually removed without forcing a full re-link of every other device?
This is already somewhat the case when you connect to a laptop or desktop computer. If, after 3 or 6 months, you haven’t used the desktop app, you’ll receive a notification on your mobile telling you that the session will be logged out in x days.
I've been waiting for this feature for a long time. Being able to use the same Signal account on multiple phones and tablets makes it much more practical, especially if you switch between personal and work devices. It's great to see Signal adding convenience without compromising its strong focus on privacy.