

Disable your VPN or Wi-Fi Hotspot that interferes with Wi-Fi Direct connections.Īndroid Phone Settings > Apps or Apps & Notifications > Signal > App Permissions or Permissions > Enable all permissions.On the old phone, uninstall Signal typically in Android Phone Settings > Signal > Uninstall or through steps specific to your phone.On the old phone, tap Done to complete.On the new phone, tap Continue registration and register the device.Confirm the 7-digit code matches on both phones and select Continue on each phone.

Physically move the new phone near the old phone and accept the alert on the new phone.On the old phone, go to Signal Settings > Account > Transfer account > Continue.On the new phone, install Signal > select Transfer or restore account > enable permissions > select Transfer from Android device > Continue.How do I transfer from an Android device? Don't have your old device? Select Restore from backup if you've previously made a backup.


Click here if you do not have a new Android phone and reinstalled Signal on the same phone.Use a backup to move your local Signal data to a new Android phone. accidentally deleted a message or chat.uninstalled Signal on your iPhone or iPad.do not have your old device or lost your phone.Message restoration or account transfers are not currently supported, if you:.If you have your old device, select the platform to transfer messages:.Signal messages, pictures, files, and other contents are stored locally on your device.
