How to use "Seedless Recovery" with Google ID? (Account Access)

Understanding Seedless Recovery Mechanism

1. Seedless Recovery eliminates the need for traditional mnemonic phrases when restoring wallet access.

2. It relies on cryptographic binding between a user’s Google ID and encrypted wallet credentials stored in secure cloud infrastructure.

3. The private key material never leaves the device during initial setup, remaining wrapped under hardware-backed encryption.

4. Authentication is performed via Google’s OAuth 2.0 flow with strict scope limitations—only basic profile and email verification are requested.

5. A time-bound, revocable recovery token is generated upon successful sign-in and stored in an isolated enclave on supported Android devices.

Prerequisites for Enabling Seedless Recovery

1. The wallet application must be updated to version 4.7.0 or higher to support Google ID integration.

2. Device must run Android 9 or later with Google Play Services enabled and up to date.

3. User must have an active Google account with two-step verification activated.

4. Biometric authentication (fingerprint or face unlock) must be configured on the device.

5. Wallet must be initialized with Seedless Recovery option selected before first transaction confirmation.

Step-by-Step Account Restoration Process

1. Launch the wallet app on a new or factory-reset device running compatible firmware.

2. Select “Recover with Google ID” instead of “Import seed phrase” on the onboarding screen.

3. Sign in using the same Google account previously registered during wallet initialization.

4. Approve the biometric prompt to unwrap the locally cached recovery key from the device’s Trusted Execution Environment.

5. Confirm wallet balance and recent transaction history to finalize identity validation and restore full control.

Security Boundaries and Limitations

1. Recovery tokens expire after 90 days of inactivity and require re-authentication to refresh.

2. Each Google ID can only be linked to one wallet instance per application package signature.

3. No recovery is possible if the associated Google account is suspended, deleted, or loses 2SV capability.

4. Cross-platform restoration (e.g., Android → iOS) is explicitly disabled due to platform-specific key derivation paths.

5. Wallets created prior to Seedless Recovery rollout cannot retroactively enable this feature without full reinitialization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use Seedless Recovery if my Google account uses SMS-based two-step verification?Yes, but only if the account also has a backup method such as authenticator app or security key enabled. SMS-only accounts are rejected during enrollment.

Q: Does Seedless Recovery expose my private keys to Google servers?No. Google receives no cryptographic material—only signed attestations confirming device integrity and user consent.

Q: What happens if I revoke app permissions for Google Sign-In in my account settings?The wallet will no longer recognize the Google ID as valid for recovery until permissions are restored and the device passes fresh attestation checks.

Q: Is there a way to disable Seedless Recovery after enabling it?Yes. Users may navigate to Settings → Security → Recovery Options and select “Disable Google ID Recovery”, which triggers immediate deletion of all associated tokens and requires seed phrase backup to remain accessible.