This article provides you the details of downloading and installing the UKey Wallet App mobile wallet on your Android phones via different ways including Google Play store and GitHub.
Via Google Play Via GitHub
Open the Google Play store via: UKey Wallet App download page and click Install.
If you have installed the Google Play store on your phone, search "UKey Wallet" and install.
Navigate to the UKey Wallet's GitHub: https://github.com/bestyourwallet/UKey-Wallet
Find the latest version of the UKey Wallet App. (For example, version 1.1.1)
Scroll down and click the corresponding version APK to download. For exmaple, "UKey-Wallet-1.1.1-android.apk".
Move the APK file to your Android phone by connecting your Android phone devices to your computer or sending the APK via any online applications such as WhatsApp, Wechat, etc.
Open your Android phone's file explorer and search the name "UKey-Wallet-...."
Tap on the APK and the installer menu will appear — tap Install.
Allow time for the UKey App to install.
If you encounter a “malware detected” warning, try turning off this feature in your phone’s settings under Settings → Security → App checks from external sources.
Instructions for Using Android 11 and Below
Grant Location Permissions
In Android 11, Google has implemented stricter permission management for scanning and connecting Bluetooth devices. Therefore, you need to grant location permissions to the UKey Wallet App to properly connect with the hardware wallet.
Background Explanation
Although the UKey Wallet App itself does not require location data, the Bluetooth communication process may involve location-related information. To enhance privacy and security management, Android 11 requires granting location permissions to scan and connect Bluetooth devices.
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