On Ledger Nano X/S device – Verify the Firmware Identifier Ledger Nano X wallet device showing firmware identifier
LEDGER LIVE FIRMWARE UPDATE UPDATE
If the firmware identifier did not match, please abort and re-start the update process. This ensures that you are getting the correct firmware and no man-in-the-middle attack or malicious code is being introduced to your device. This long string of characters is the firmware identifier.īoth the characters on the Ledger Live and your Ledger Nano X/S device MUST MATCH. Ledger Live will show you a long string of alphanumeric characters and ask you to verify them against what is shown on your Ledger wallet device. On Ledger Live – Display the Firmware identifier Ledger Live requesting confirmation to update firmware This is provided to you by the Ledger device when you first set up your Ledger wallet for the first time.Ĭlick. You will see this message (below image) that reminds you that you should have your 24-word recovery phrase with you securely in case the firmware update encounters any technical problem, there is a possibility that it might corrupt your hardware wallet.Īlthough the risk is minimal, it is always good to check if you still have your 24-word recovery phrase from Ledger. Ledger Live shows that a new firmware update is available. If the firmware version of your Ledger wallet is outdated, within the Ledger Live interface, it will show you the following message Ĭlick to continue the process. Use this provided cable that is included in the box. When you purchase your Ledger Nano X or S hardware wallet, it comes with a micro-USB to USB cable.
Open the app.Ĭonnect your Ledger device to your computer via USB connection. Connect your Ledger device to Ledger Liveĭownload the Ledger Live desktop app if you haven’t.