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.
The "this save was created on a different device" message is a safety feature first and a barrier second. It exists to protect your computer from malicious files. While the manual token disable method is effective, it also reduces your security.
Ren'Py is an incredibly robust engine, but its security and serialization features can make cross-platform saving tricky. Here is a complete guide to understanding why this happens and how to sync your progress across different devices seamlessly. Why Does Ren'Py Block Cross-Device Saves?
Ren'Py tracks "Persistent Data" (like unlocked CGs or endings) separately from individual save slots. How to Sync Saves Between Devices
Replace "save_file_name" with the actual name of your save file.
The manual method is a bit of a "hardcore" approach that involves physically moving the save files and overriding the security token. It is the most reliable method for technical users.
Example message: "This save was created on a different device. Loading it may not work correctly. [link]"
The save file carried a name she didn't recognize: "M. Hawke — 12/03/21." Not hers. Not her handwriting. The date felt wrong, as if the digits had shifted like teeth. Aubrey's finger hovered over "Load." She had three choices—delete, overwrite, or import—and none felt like an answer.
Or in modern Ren’Py:
: Open the game on your original device, go to the Save/Load menu, and select "Upload Sync" .
: 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 .
To understand why you see this message, you need to look at how Ren'Py handles security. Starting with version 8.1/7.6, the engine introduced a feature often referred to as the Save Token System.
If you’ve ever moved your visual novel progress from your PC to your phone, or upgraded to a new computer, you’ve likely encountered the message:
On your second device (the one showing the "different device" error):
You must first find where the original saves are stored. Ren'Py stores files in different locations depending on the operating system:
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