This is the most reliable method. You are not "linking" the devices; you are making the second device pretend to be the first device.
# In options.rpy or script.rpy define config.use_save_token = False
Whether you are moving from a PC to a laptop, backing up before a system restore, or syncing progress across platforms, you now have the knowledge and tools to manage your Ren'Py saves effectively, giving you peace of mind and keeping your visual novel library safe for the future. renpy this save was created on a different device link
If the Ren'Py game is on Steam and the developer enabled Steam Cloud, your saves sync automatically between PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck. If you see the warning here, it usually means one device updated the game to a newer version than the other. Update both games to match. Using Syncthing (For PC to Android)
Share the you are linking (e.g., Windows to Android). This is the most reliable method
define config.save = "THE_ID_YOU_FOUND_IN_STEP_1"
Ensure the game build is exactly the same version on both devices. A game updated to Ren’Py 8.2 on PC might not read saves from a Ren’Py 8.1 build on Android. If the Ren'Py game is on Steam and
If the game version on your new device is different from the old one, loading the save might crash the game.
Sometimes, the restriction is tied to the local persistent file rather than the individual save slot.
Searching for a direct link between two devices suggests a server-based sync feature (like Steam Cloud). Steam Cloud sync works on a per-game basis if the developer configured it, but it often fails with this error because the token remains device-specific.