How to update UniSat Wallet to the latest version? (Manual Update)

Accessing the UniSat Wallet Official Website

1. Open a secure and updated web browser on your desktop or mobile device.

2. Navigate directly to https://unisat.io — avoid third-party links or search engine redirects to prevent phishing risks.

3. Scroll down to the footer section where download options are clearly listed for different platforms.

4. Identify the correct version badge matching your operating system: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS.

5. Click the corresponding download button to initiate the installer file retrieval.

Verifying File Integrity Before Installation

1. After downloading, locate the installer file in your device’s default Downloads folder.

2. Cross-check the SHA-256 checksum published on the official UniSat blog or GitHub repository against the downloaded binary.

3. On Windows, use PowerShell with Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 [filename] to compute and compare.

4. On macOS or Linux, run shasum -a 256 [filename] in Terminal.

5. Abort installation immediately if hash values do not match — this indicates potential tampering or corruption.

Replacing the Existing Application Binary

1. Close all running instances of UniSat Wallet, including background processes visible in Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (macOS).

2. Uninstall the prior version through system settings — do not simply delete the app folder, as residual configuration files may persist.

3. Run the newly downloaded installer with administrative privileges to ensure full write access to protected directories.

4. During setup, confirm that the installer overwrites previous wallet data paths without prompting for manual migration.

5. Launch the freshly installed application and confirm the version number displayed on the bottom-left corner of the main interface.

Recovering Wallet Access Post-Update

1. Enter your existing 12-word BIP-39 mnemonic phrase when prompted — never rely on password-only recovery after an update.

2. Verify that all previously imported BTC and ordinals appear correctly under the Assets tab within five seconds of login.

3. Check transaction history for recent inscriptions and transfers to ensure blockchain synchronization is complete.

4. Confirm that the “Network” indicator in the top-right corner shows “Mainnet” and displays block height consistent with current Bitcoin chain status.

5. Manually test one low-value inscription transfer to a known test address to validate signing functionality end-to-end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I update UniSat Wallet while my hardware wallet is connected?A: Yes, but disconnect it before initiating the installer. Reconnect only after the new version fully launches and prompts for device pairing.

Q: What happens if I skip intermediate versions and install the latest release directly?A: UniSat Wallet supports direct major-version upgrades; no incremental patching is required as long as your mnemonic remains intact and compatible with current BIP standards.

Q: Why does the updated wallet show zero balances even though my seed phrase is correct?A: This usually indicates incomplete blockchain indexing. Wait for full sync completion — check the loading bar near the network indicator — then force-refresh using Ctrl+R (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+R (macOS).

Q: Is it safe to store the installer file locally for future reinstallation?A: Only if the file remains unmodified and its SHA-256 hash is re-verified each time before execution. Do not reuse installers older than 7 days without rechecking integrity against current official hashes.