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Signal helps you transfer chats to a new phone
July 15, 2025
If you’re one of the many people whobalked at WhatsApp’s new privacy policy(whether merited or not) andswitched to Signal, you probably have a lingering question: how do you transfer those secure chats to a new phone? Thankfully, the developers have you covered. AsTestingCatalogandXDAreport, Signal hasreleaseda beta 5.5.0 app for Android that helps you migrate conversations.
A new tool in the Signal beta uses a private Wi-Fi Direct connection to transfer chats from your old device to the new one. You’ll need to keep both phones close by during the migration, but this ensures your messages will stay encrypted and thus out of sight of any determined thieves or spies. you may start the process by visiting the Chats section of the app’s settings on your older phone and tapping “transfer account.”
Read more:WhatsApp vs Telegram vs Signal: Which should you use?
It’s not certain when the chats transfer feature will reach a stable Signal release. You may want to hold off if you insist on reliability.
It’s not surprising that a transfer tool would reach Signal at this stage. Its creators have beenracing to add featuresas WhatsApp users flock to the platform, and migration is the next logical step. This is how Signal keeps you loyal when you might otherwise part forTelegram(which already has achat history tool) or another alternative. Not that many will necessarily complain — this could set your mind at ease if you’re thinking of upgrading phones and want to keep your messages intact.
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