claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Session names don't sync between Claude macOS app and Android app (both directions) [1 participants]

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Renaming a Claude Code session on one device doesn't propagate to the same session viewed on the other device. Sync is broken in both directions — desktop→mobile AND mobile→desktop.

Root Cause

Renaming a Claude Code session on one device doesn't propagate to the same session viewed on the other device. Sync is broken in both directions — desktop→mobile AND mobile→desktop.

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Summary

Renaming a Claude Code session on one device doesn't propagate to the same session viewed on the other device. Sync is broken in both directions — desktop→mobile AND mobile→desktop.

Repro

  1. On the Claude macOS app, hit Remote Control on an active session and name it "Report Claude mobile image-upload bug"
  2. Open the same session on the Android app
  3. Mobile shows the session as the literal string "1." (not picked up from the desktop-set name)
  4. Rename it on mobile to "bug reporting"
  5. Switch back to the macOS app — desktop still shows the original "Report Claude mobile image-upload bug" name; the mobile rename did not propagate either

Expected

Session name set on either device propagates to the other within a few seconds. Whichever device renamed last wins.

Actual

Each device retains its own local name. Neither rename reaches the other device. The mobile-side default name appears to be a literal placeholder ("1.") rather than picking up the desktop-set name at all.

Environment

  • Desktop: Claude macOS app
  • Mobile: Claude Android app 1.260423.20, Pixel 10 XL, Android 16
  • Date observed: 2026-04-30

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TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by investigating and resolving the sync mechanism between the Claude macOS and Android apps to ensure session names are properly propagated.

Guidance

  • Verify the sync protocol and API calls used for session name updates to ensure they are correctly implemented and handled by both the macOS and Android apps.
  • Check the data storage and caching mechanisms on both devices to see if the session name is being stored or cached locally, preventing the updated name from being synced.
  • Investigate potential version discrepancies or compatibility issues between the macOS and Android apps that might be causing the sync failure.
  • Test the sync functionality with different session names and devices to isolate the issue and identify any patterns or specific scenarios where the sync fails.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not include specific code details.

Notes

The issue may be related to the implementation of the sync mechanism, data storage, or version compatibility between the apps. Further investigation is needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Implement a temporary solution to manually sync session names between devices or use a different method for naming sessions until the underlying sync issue is resolved. This is recommended because the issue affects the usability of the app's remote control feature.

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