If you are a Ren’Py developer reading this because your users are complaining about the "different device" error, you can fix it permanently.
Move this file into your Android's internal storage path where the game's save folder resides, replacing the native signing_keys.txt .
This warning is designed to prevent "maliciously constructed save files" from potentially harming your computer. How to resolve it Depending on whether you are a , here is how to handle this: For Players: Click "Yes": renpy this save was created on a different device link
When you copy a .save file to a new device, the game looks for the matching hardware token.
Right-click , open Properties , check the box for Read-only , and apply changes. If you are a Ren’Py developer reading this
The cleanest way to move saves between computers without triggering security locks is to mirror your system's token folder. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type %appdata%/RenPy/tokens and press . Locate the file named security_keys.txt .
Reload the game. This disables most security checks. How to resolve it Depending on whether you
If you are encountering a specific issue while trying to fix this, let me know:
By utilizing standard message wrappers, Ren'Py will automatically inject the UNKNOWN_TOKEN text directly into the frame without crashing the game engine. The Official Solution: Using Ren'Py Sync
Open the document, clear out all alphanumeric string chains under signing-key and verifying-key , and click save.