Ren'Py now assigns a unique "token" to save files to identify the device that created them. If you try to load a save from a different computer or a modified save file (e.g., from a save editor), Ren'Py prompts you to confirm that you trust the source.
If you are transferring your own saves between devices, you can usually bypass this by simply selecting to trust the save when prompted. If the screen is blank or the prompt doesn't appear, you may need to update your game's confirm screen code to support these new security prompts. How to Fix or Bypass the Security Warning
Sometimes, the restriction is tied to the local persistent file rather than the individual save slot.
Ensure your cloud client copies both the .save files and the persistent data file to maintain full compatibility. Troubleshooting Common Mismatches
This save was created on a different device. You may not be able to load it. renpy this save was created on a different device link
While this message serves a vital security purpose, it often appears even when you are trying to load your own legitimate saves. It is a standard security feature of the Ren'Py engine rather than a sign of corruption.
define config.save = "THE_ID_YOU_FOUND_IN_STEP_1"
You need to edit the game script to force your current game to accept the ID of the save file.
Move this file into your Android's internal storage path where the game's save folder resides, replacing the native signing_keys.txt . Ren'Py now assigns a unique "token" to save
: Find the folder where your game saves are stored. On Windows, this is usually in %APPDATA%/RenPy/[game_name] . On Android, it is within the game's internal data folder. Edit the File : Look for a file named security_keys.txt .
and enter the code to transfer your saves and persistent data. Ren'Py Sync
If you load the save and get a grey screen with a traceback error, click the button (or scroll up on your mouse wheel). Rolling back forces Ren'Py to recalculate the state a few lines prior, which often bypasses minor structural differences between devices. Missing Images or Text
Replace the signing_keys.txt on your Android device with this new file to trick the game into accepting the save, then make it read-only if necessary. If the screen is blank or the prompt
When you save a game in Ren'Py, it creates a save file that includes a . This token is linked to the specific machine's unique signing key.
If you transferred a save file and cannot load it, use these methods to force Ren’Py to accept the file. Method 1: The Persistent Data Wipe
If you are developing or playing Ren'Py visual novels across multiple platforms—perhaps moving from your desktop computer to an Android phone or a laptop—you may have encountered the jarring message:
She chose import, because curiosity has the gravity of a drowning thing. The screen breathed and, with an appalling tenderness, unfolded a memory.
In short, the system works as intended to keep you safe, but it can be an obstacle when you are legitimately trying to move your save data.