# How to use the BTC recovery app on Ledger

## This guide walks you through how to install and use the Bitcoin Recovery app on your Ledger device.

#### **What You'll Need**

- Ledger hardware wallet (e.g., Nano S+)
- Ledger Wallet app installed on your computer (version 2.32 or later)

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#### **Step 1: Open Settings**

1. Launch **Ledger Wallet** on your computer.
2. Click the **Settings** icon (gear icon ⚙️) in the top-right corner of the screen.

#### **Step 2: Enable Developer Mode**

1. Click on the **"Experimental Features"** tab in Settings.
2. Find the **"Developer Mode"** toggle.
3. Switch it **ON** (it will turn purple when enabled).

This allows Ledger Wallet to display and install apps that are tagged as experimental, including the Bitcoin Recovery app.

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#### **Step 3: Install the Bitcoin Recovery App**

1. Connect your **Ledger hardware wallet** to your computer via USB.
2. In the left-hand sidebar, click **"My Ledger"**.
3. In the **App catalog** search bar, type **"bitcoin reco"** (or "Bitcoin Recovery").
4. The **Bitcoin Recovery** app will appear in the results (Version 2.4.5 • 70 KB).
5. Click the **"Install"** button on the right side.
6. Wait for the installation to complete.

ℹ️ For reference, Ledger's own documentation on installing the Bitcoin Recovery app can be found here: [support.ledger.com — Bitcoin Recovery app](https://support.ledger.com/article/12434176239773-zd).

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#### **Step 4: Sign Your Transaction**

1. On your Ledger device, open the **Bitcoin Recovery** app instead of the standard **Bitcoin** app.
2. Proceed with signing your transaction as you normally would.

A few things to expect during signing:

- **Additional confirmation steps** — The Recovery app includes a few extra prompts compared to the standard app. Simply follow and confirm each step on your Ledger device.
- **A warning message** — The app will display a notice that it is not intended for everyday use. This is expected and completely normal in this context. It does not affect the signing process in any way.

✅ **Key takeaway:** Using the Bitcoin Recovery app is purely a user experience change. Your transaction is signed the same way — just through a different app on your Ledger device.