If you are a player trying to force a save file to work, the issue often stems from the game's persistent data file not matching the save file. Step 1: Locate your Save Directory
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This mechanism serves two primary purposes: renpy this save was created on a different device link
Example message: "This save was created on a different device. Loading it may not work correctly. [link]"
Ensure you are using a recent version of Ren'Py (8.1 or later). Include the renpy_sync module in your project. Add the sync buttons to your screen load screen save screens.rpy The sync server is provided for free by the Ren'Py Project , though data typically expires after 24 hours. Ren'Py Sync 2. The Platform Solution: Steam Cloud If you are publishing on , the best "proper feature" is Steam Auto-Cloud If you are a player trying to force
Or in modern Ren’Py:
: Simply click "Yes" if the game asks if you trust the device or the save's creator. If you share with third parties, their policies apply
What are you transferring between? (e.g., Windows to Android) What is the exact error text or behavior you see? Do you have access to the game's source code or rpy files ?
Use Ren'Py Sync , a built-in SDK feature that allows secure transfer of saves and persistent data via a 10-character code.
No. The error is a security prompt, not a file corruption error. If you trust the save, you can load it. Why did my phone not show this error?
Note: This feature is only available if developers enabled the Ren'Py Sync SDK inside their application build. Method 2: Clearing Local Security Tokens (PC)