News Apps Signal is testing the ability to add an Android phone or tablet as a secondary device The app’s latest beta lets you use your account on another Android phone or tablet. By Mariella Moon July 17, 2026 6:39 am EST Bangla press/Shutterstock Signal's latest beta version comes with a feature we're sure a lot of people will find useful: The ability to link an Android phone or tablet to your existing account as a secondary device. At the moment, you'll have to register a separate number if you want to use the Signal app on two phones. But with this feature, you'll be able to access one account and a synchronized chat history across devices. The website AboutSignal first reported that the messaging service is testing the capability. While the feature is still currently in beta, Signal has already updated its support page to show how to link Android phones and tablets to your primary device.
Previously, you could only link your primary phone with iPads and computers. To link a new Android phone or tablet to your account, download the Signal app on those devices from Google Play. On a phone, start the welcome process and then on the screen that asks you for your phone number, tap on the kebab menu on the upper right corner instead and choose "Link device." On a tablet, you'll come across a "Link your account" button on the welcome screen. Your Android phone or tablet will show you a QR code that says "Scan this code to link your account," which you then have to scan with your main device.
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Previously, you could only link your primary phone with iPads and computers. To link a new Android phone or tablet to your account, download the Signal app on those devices from Google Play. On a phone, start the welcome process and then on the screen that asks you for your phone number, tap on the kebab menu on the upper right corner instead and choose "Link device." On a tablet, you'll come across a "Link your account" button on the welcome screen. Your Android phone or tablet will show you a QR code that says "Scan this code to link your account," which you then have to scan with your main device.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2217286/signal-android-phone-tablet-secondary-device/