How to use Trust Wallet on a new phone? (Migration)

Recovering Your Trust Wallet on a New Device

1. Install the official Trust Wallet app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store—never download from third-party sources.

2. Open the app and select “I already have a wallet” instead of creating a new one.

3. Tap “Import Wallet” and choose the option to restore using your 12-word recovery phrase.

4. Carefully enter each word in exact order, verifying spelling and case sensitivity—Trust Wallet does not store or recover this phrase for you.

5. Confirm the import process and wait for blockchain synchronization to complete; balances may take several minutes to appear depending on network activity.

Verifying Imported Assets Accurately

1. Navigate to the “Assets” tab after successful import to view all tokens and coins associated with your wallet address.

2. Cross-check token contract addresses manually against verified listings on Etherscan, BscScan, or Solana Explorer—especially for custom tokens added manually.

3. Ensure that staked positions, NFTs, and DeFi protocol integrations reflect current on-chain status by checking connected dApps like PancakeSwap or Uniswap directly through the built-in browser.

4. Review transaction history in the “Activity” section to confirm recent transfers match your expectations and prior device records.

5. Enable biometric authentication and set up a strong app password under “Settings > Security” before proceeding with any transactions.

Handling Multi-Chain Wallets During Migration

1. Trust Wallet supports Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Solana, Avalanche, and others—all tied to the same seed phrase but requiring correct network configuration.

2. After import, go to “Settings > Wallets > Add Wallet” to manually add chains not auto-detected during restoration.

3. For Solana, ensure the private key is derived correctly using the same mnemonic—Solana uses a different derivation path than EVM chains.

4. Check native balances separately per chain: SOL on Solana Explorer, MATIC on PolygonScan, and so on—each chain maintains independent ledger states.

5. Avoid importing the same seed into multiple wallets simultaneously, as concurrent signing operations can lead to nonce conflicts or failed transactions on EVM networks.

Securing Access Post-Migration

1. Delete any screenshots, cloud backups, or unencrypted notes containing your 12-word phrase—even if the old phone is factory reset, residual data may persist.

2. Disable automatic cloud sync for Trust Wallet on both iOS and Android to prevent accidental exposure of wallet metadata.

3. Use hardware wallet integration where supported—Trust Wallet allows connection to Ledger devices via Bluetooth for enhanced signing security.

4. Monitor wallet address activity using blockchain explorers for at least 72 hours post-migration to detect unauthorized access or unexpected outgoing transfers.

5. Never share your recovery phrase, private keys, or QR codes with anyone—even support representatives claiming to assist with migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use the same Trust Wallet on two phones at once?Yes, but only by restoring the same seed phrase on both devices. This creates identical wallet states—however, simultaneous transaction signing increases risk of nonce errors or conflicting approvals.

Q: What happens if I mistype one word during import?The app will reject the phrase immediately. Trust Wallet validates checksums embedded in BIP-39 mnemonics—no partial matches or fuzzy logic are applied.

Q: Do I need to re-add custom RPC networks after migration?Yes. Custom networks such as Arbitrum One or Base are not stored in the seed phrase and must be reconfigured manually under “Settings > Networks”.

Q: Will my dApp login sessions carry over to the new phone?No. Session tokens, wallet connect links, and dApp-specific permissions are local to each device and must be re-established individually.