[pocketlim]

Recently got a new phone and the transition was super smooth. Tried to open Signal on the new phone, it somehow knew that I needed to transfer my backup, asked me to scan a QR code and keep the phones close together, a minute or so later, and done. Signal logged me out on the older device when it was finished.

I've learned this lesson before though. Always keep your old phone around while transitioning to a new device in case you need to pull anything off of it.

[robbedpeter]

Much like not quitting a job without having new employment lined up, it's a good idea to get a new phone or pc while your current device is still in good enough condition that migration is easy. If you ride it to failure things get messy.

[jcelerier]

... you never had a phone break down ? Now 8'm stressed about what will happen to my signal messages when my current phone inevitably suffers from a dreadful fate