Identify the risk
Unknown sources, surprising permissions and recovery phrase requests are red flags.
Recovery / GUIDE
Moving to a New Device
Move to a new device with a verified backup, a trusted installation and a careful post-recovery check.
PRACTICAL CHECKLIST
Review the essentials in order
Move to a new device with a verified backup, a trusted installation and a careful post-recovery check.
- 01
Keep access to the old device initially
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
- 02
Verify your offline recovery record
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
- 03
Install from a trusted source
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
- 04
Recover in a private setting
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
- 05
Compare addresses before cleaning the old device
Confirm the source and device state before proceeding; never expose secret credentials.
RISK · REASON · RESPONSE
When in doubt, stop and verify
Check independently
Compare networks, addresses, permissions and backups; appearances alone are not proof.
Choose a safer next step
Consult a relevant safety guide and verify the source before proceeding.
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