Ledger Nano S: Ledger Live Mobile Compatibility Now Available for Android Users. | Ledger (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Ledger Nano S with Android? ›

Ledger Nano S with the supplied micro USB cable. For mobile users, it's recommended to use a device that is equipped with Android 8.1 or above. Please note that it's not possible to connect a Ledger Nano S device to an iPhone for the moment.

Ledger Live Mobile is compatible with Android version 10 or above and iOS version 14 or above. iPhone users can't connect to Ledger Live Mobile using a USB cable. If you want to manage your assets on the go, please purchase Ledger Nano X. Ledger Nano X can be connected via Bluetooth.

If there are app updates available, you will see a notification bar once you enter My Ledger. Simply click on the Update all button to have all your apps updated automatically. Wait for the updates to finish before you quit My Ledger.

One could use a Ledger Nano X to manage their crypto on the go, and leave their Ledger Nano S at home or in a vault as a backup. As such, Ledger Nano S will continue to be fully supported in the future.

Ledger hardware wallets are compatible with MetaMask, Phantom, Rabby Wallet, Electrum and more*. *This list is not exhaustive. You can find the guide of compatible wallets to protect your crypto on the links below using our devices.

Ledger Nano S Plus requires a USB port to connect the USB-C cable to. The device requires a desktop computer with at least Windows 10, macOS 10.15 (64-bit), or Linux Ubuntu 20.04 (64-bit) or a smartphone with at least Android 10.

Ledger Live is only compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and above. Ledger Live no longer supports Windows 8 as Microsoft has stopped supporting it as of January 10, 2023.

The Ledger Live application can be installed and used simultaneously on multiple devices (computers, smartphones). Your accounts and settings need to be set up on each device.

Currently, only Android users can update the Ledger Nano X firmware on a mobile device, and this requires a USB connection. It is not possible to update your Ledger Nano X firmware over Bluetooth.

What's the latest version of Ledger Live? ›

If your Ledger Live is outdated and you are not able to auto-update in Ledger Live, you need to download the latest installation file from the website. You do not need to uninstall your current version of Ledger Live. After the update, all the settings and accounts will remain in the new version.

An Android phone with Ledger Live installed. We recommend Android 10 or above. Please note that it's not possible to connect a Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano S device to an iPhone for the moment. OTG cable for your smartphone.

Ledger Live for Android

This means you can't access your cryptocurrency holdings or conduct transactions directly without the physical Ledger device. Transactions require the device to approve them with your private key.

Ledger Live is designed for both Desktop and Mobile platforms.

The Ledger Live app is a safe and easy interface for managing your cryptocurrencies using your Ledger device. Unlike most apps, the Ledger Live crypto wallet app keeps your data directly on your phone or computer, so there's no need to sign in using an email and password.

No Bluetooth mobile connection: The S Plus cannot connect wirelessly to Bluetooth devices or Chromebooks.

Therefore, you need to use a Ledger Nano X with Ledger Extension. Do I need the Ledger Live app to use Ledger Extension? You can use Ledger Extension without the Ledger Live app. If you want to buy, sell or swap crypto, you'll need to connect Ledger Extension to a dApp that provides such services, for example, Uniswap.