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Do You Have to Install Every Firmware Update?

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Overview: Do You Have to Install Every Firmware Update? — here are the key points in plain English.

Key takeaway: Updates should be driven from inside the official app — back up first, run the checks in order and restart the device when prompted.

Action steps:

  1. Read the release notes; apply security fixes sooner rather than later.
  2. For feature-only updates, wait a few days to avoid early-release issues.
  3. Back up the recovery phrase before starting the update.
  4. Confirm Ledger Live shows the new firmware version after install.
  5. Keep a log of every firmware version you run.

Safety reminder: Use only the official Ledger site and Ledger Live. Never type your recovery phrase or PIN into a webpage and never share them with anyone. Pause and verify the moment anything looks unusual.

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