# Signal multi-device support expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/signal-multi-device-support-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-25T03:53:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Signal has expanded its multi-device support to include additional Android smartphones, Android tablets, and iPhones. Previously, linking capabilities were limited to computers and iPads.

Users on Android version 8.20 or iOS version 8.22 can link these new devices to an existing account. During the setup process, users have the option to transfer their message history and media from the previous 45 days to the new device.

For Android tablets, Signal introduced an optimized split-screen interface. However, developers have noted that some issues may persist on Android tablets regarding the in-app camera, settings, and keyboard shortcut support, with fixes currently in development.

## Claims

- Signal has expanded its feature to allow use on multiple mobile Android devices simultaneously. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Support for Apple mobile devices has been expanded to allow a second iPhone to be linked. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The update requires Signal version 8.20 for Android and version 8.22 for iOS. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Users can choose to transfer the last 45 days of chat history, including media, to a new device via local encryption. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Developers noted occasional issues on Android tablets regarding settings, the in-app camera, and keyboard shortcuts. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Signal expands multi-device support for Android and iPhone

Signal has expanded multi-device support, allowing users to link additional Android smartphones and tablets, as well as a second iPhone, with the option to transfer 45 days of encrypted chat history.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/signal-expands-multi-device-support-for-android-and-iphone

### 2026-08-11: Signal expands multi-device support to Android tablets and smartphones

Signal messenger now supports linking Android tablets, additional Android smartphones, and iPhones to existing accounts, featuring split-screen views for tablets and 45-day message history transfer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/signal-expands-multi-device-support-to-android-tablets-and-smartphones

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