Signal has released version 8.30, adding encrypted local backup support to its iOS and desktop apps. The update completes the rollout of the secure backups feature across all supported operating systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Android users already had access to encrypted local backups, but iOS and desktop users were waiting on the feature. With this release, Signal users on every platform can create encrypted backups stored locally on their devices, rather than relying on unencrypted or cloud-based alternatives.
The move closes a notable gap in Signal's backup functionality and gives users a more consistent way to protect their message history and media across devices.