Hi there.  Anyone out there using a Nano Ledger?  I have had one for a few years but my laptop died on me and I brought a new one so need to install the app.  Im almost certain the last time i downloaded the actual ledger live app it was from the google app store.  I cant find it anywhere now?  Is it safe to download from ledger website?  Nervous about scams.  Thanks!

On 10/19/2020 at 4:09 PM, Batty said:

Hi there.  Anyone out there using a Nano Ledger?  I have had one for a few years but my laptop died on me and I brought a new one so need to install the app.  Im almost certain the last time i downloaded the actual ledger live app it was from the google app store.  I cant find it anywhere now?  Is it safe to download from ledger website?  Nervous about scams.  Thanks!

https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live

Legit

The Ledger Live app is secure, and can only be dl/d from their site. There have been malicious apps on Google Chrome; so best stick to the Ledger Live app. There are 2 models, the Ledger Nano S, and the more expensive Ledger Nano X.

I use a Nano S on Linux. It was a bit of a hassle setting it up; but Ledger's website has lots of tutorials. I assume it is probably easier to install on Windows.

If you haven't used your device in a while you will likely have to update firmware.

Reddit also has lots of good info https://old.reddit.com/r/ledgerwallet/

Youtube also has many tutorials. e.g.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGe2GgfkO64&list=PLxdf8G0kzsUVkZ5_Jc6PyG_j4K8htg-i3&index=7

The main thing to remember is that your 24 seed words should be recorded manually (e.g. pen and paper) and never entered on a website, or electronically copied/photographed etc..

 

The device itself is a bit fidgity, and not as user friendly as some other wallets. But it's cheap, and does the job. I had one die on me once; so now I have a few just in case backup is needed.