# A Synchronized Start for Linked Devices

DevFeed: [A Synchronized Start for Linked Devices](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/a-synchronized-start-for-linked-devices-1726.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://signal.org/blog/a-synchronized-start-for-linked-devices/>)

Published: 2025-01-27T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Signal Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/signal-blog.md>)

Topics: [End-to-End Encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/end-to-end-encryption.md>), [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [iOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ios.md>), [Encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/encryption.md>), [App](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/app.md>), [data](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data.md>), [Large Screen](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/large-screen.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [app](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/app.md>), [communication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/communication.md>), [devices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devices.md>), [encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/encryption.md>), [feature](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/feature.md>), [ios](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ios.md>), [media](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/media.md>), [privacy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/privacy.md>), [production](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/production.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/releases.md>), [video](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video.md>)

## AI overview

Signal describes synchronized message and media transfer for linked Desktop and iPad devices. The feature preserves end-to-end encryption and privacy while allowing users to transfer chats and the last 45 days of media to a new linked device.

## Source excerpt

With Signal on Desktop and iPad, you can link your primary Android or iOS account with another device, letting you check and respond to messages in both places or conduct video meetings and calls from the comfort of a bigger screen. Signal's upcoming beta releases will also introduce the option to transfer your messages and media when you link your primary Signal device to a new Desktop or iPad. Instead of starting fresh, and having only new messages show up, you can choose to bring your chats and your last 45 days of media with you. Or, you can choose not to. Read more...