How to safely download and install or update Ledger Live software wallet
Ledger Live is the official software for your Ledger hardware device (Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X). There are plenty of other open source softwares that you can connect (e.g., Electrum) and use your ledger with. However you still need the Ledger live software for installing apps on your hardware device and to perform firmware updates. So you can’t exclude ledger live if you are using Ledger device. Since it is an essential software for your hardware wallet it is important that you keep this program up to date for security reasons.
How to update Ledger Live app? The following tutorial describes how to setup Ledger live and also how to update Ledger Live desktop wallet and mobile application. Downloading and installing Ledger live app and keeping it up to date is similar to installing and updating any other programs on your PC. This post is not only about downloading, installing and updating Ledger live but more of discussing how safe are the updates and the precautions you need to take before installing or updating Ledger live.
The Ledger Live App
Ledger Live is the most trusted and a secure crypto wallet interface for your Ledger Nano, Stax and Flex device. It lets you safely manage your crypto assets with the security of your Ledger device. Using this one secure app you can track latest crypto prices, buy / sell Bitcoin & crypto, track your crypto portfolio, grow your assets, manage NFTs and also explore Web3.
To unlock the full Ledger experience all you need to do is pair your Ledger hardware wallet with the Ledger live app. After pairing your hardware wallet you can manage 500+ coins and tokens, swap 100+ assets, oversee your NFT collection, earn staking rewards, use your favorite Dapps and access essential DeFi services using your Ledger device.
Ledger Live is available for both Desktop and Mobile. However the Mobile app is only designed for the Ledger Nano X, Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex users. It requires Bluetooth connection. After connecting your hardware wallet to Ledger live you can safely send / receive over 5000 coins and tokens straight from your computer or smartphone.
Download and install Ledger Live
Always download and install Ledger live on desktop and mobile only using the official links:
Ledger Live: https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live
Desktop version is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
To find all versions of Ledger Live desktop go to https://github.com/ledgerhq/ledger-live-desktop/releases page.
Ledger Live Mobile download on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1361671700
Ledger Live Mobile download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ledger.live
If you own Ledger Nano X then you can manage assets on the go. Just add the Ledger Live app to your Android or IOS phone and connect your Ledger Nano X via Bluetooth.
The software is compatible with with latest Android and iOS. Choose the right platform and click install to download and setup Ledger live on your phone.
Once setup is done you can get started with Ledger live.
Update Ledger Live on mobile:
Google Play Store and IOS store auto verifies the integrity of the software. Also your mobile phone (iOS/Android) auto updates the program to the latest version whenever there is a new update available. So on mobile you don’t have to worry about the updates. Its secure. However if your are using Ledger Live on desktop you need to take few precautions before using the program.
Ledger live on Desktop:
To setup Ledger live on desktop you need the following:
Prerequisites: A Ledger hardware wallet | A computer: Ledger Live is compatible with Windows 8.1+, macOS 10.14+, and Linux (64-bits desktop computers). | A USB-C port adapter and cable to connect your device.
Once you have this go to https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live/, choose your platform and download the Ledger live application.