protobuf files just contain data structure definitions. StorageService.proto contains only one reference to StorageRecord, but Signal actually syncs hundreds of

protobuf files just contain data structure definitions. StorageService.proto contains only one reference to StorageRecord, but Signal actually syncs hundreds of StorageRecords. Instead of linking to source code examples, which is easily misunderstood, here is Matthew Green's summary: https://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2020/07/10/a-few-thoughts-about-signals-secure-value-recovery/ https://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2020/07/10/a-few-th... Alternatively, you can just open the app settings, which tells you that it will attempt to restore your contacts if you create a PIN: > PINs keep information stored with Signal encrypted so only you can access it. Your profile, settings, and contacts will restore when you reinstall. You won’t need your PIN to open the app