How to update Trust Wallet to the latest version? (App Store)

Accessing the App Store

1. Open the App Store application on your iOS device. Ensure you are signed in with the Apple ID associated with the Trust Wallet download.

2. Tap the Search tab located at the bottom right corner of the screen.

3. Type Trust Wallet into the search bar and select the official app from the results—verify the developer is listed as Trust Wallet and the app icon matches the recognized branding.

4. Tap the app listing to enter its product page. Confirm the version number displayed under the app name reflects a newer release than the one currently installed.

Initiating the Update Process

1. If an update is available, the button next to the app will display Update instead of Open.

2. Tap the Update button. You may be prompted to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.

3. Wait for the download and installation to complete. Progress appears as a circular indicator next to the button.

4. Once finished, the button changes to Open, signaling the latest version is ready for use.

Verifying Installation Success

1. Launch Trust Wallet after the update completes. The splash screen may briefly display the new version number.

2. Navigate to Settings > About within the app. The version string shown there must match the most recent release noted on Trust Wallet’s official GitHub repository or blog announcements.

3. Check wallet functionality: load supported blockchains, confirm transaction signing works, and validate that newly added tokens appear correctly in the asset list.

4. Review permissions if prompted—iOS may request renewed access to camera (for QR scanning) or notifications (for price alerts or transaction confirmations).

Handling Failed or Stalled Updates

1. Restart your device before retrying the update—this clears temporary cache conflicts that sometimes prevent App Store operations.

2. Ensure sufficient storage space remains; Trust Wallet requires at least 150 MB of free space for seamless updates alongside cached blockchain data.

3. Disable any active VPN or network restrictions that might interfere with App Store connectivity or certificate validation.

4. If the update repeatedly fails, delete the app and reinstall it directly from the App Store—your wallet remains recoverable via the 12-word recovery phrase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does updating Trust Wallet affect my private keys or recovery phrase?A: No. Private keys and the 12-word recovery phrase are stored locally and never transmitted during updates. They remain fully under user control.

Q: Can I update Trust Wallet without Wi-Fi?A: Yes. Cellular data can be used, but large updates may consume significant bandwidth. iOS settings allow restricting app updates to Wi-Fi only under Settings > App Store > App Updates.

Q: Why does the App Store show “Open” instead of “Update” even though a new version is announced?A: This indicates either the app is already up to date or the update has not yet propagated to your region’s App Store servers. Check the version number manually in Settings > About.

Q: Will my staked assets or pending transactions reset after updating?A: No. Staking positions, pending swaps, and unconfirmed transactions persist across versions. The app reloads network state upon launch.