Getting Started With Trust Wallet’s Encrypted Cloud Backup Feature for Android (2024)

FAQs

Getting Started With Trust Wallet’s Encrypted Cloud Backup Feature for Android? ›

Step 1: Ensure you have the latest version of Trust Wallet for your device here. You can get it here: trustwallet.com/download. Step 2: Open Trust Wallet, select “Create a new wallet” and create your passcode. Step 3: Choose “Back up to Google Drive” on your Android device.

Backup and Recovery Methods

Trust Wallet uses a 12-word secret phrase or an encrypted cloud backup to set up, secure, and recover your wallet. This option is best for people who feel comfortable managing their private key and password.

Step 1: Launch the app and navigate to “Settings.” Step 2: Tap “Wallets” and choose the specific wallet you want to back up. Look for the three dots icon next to the wallet and tap it. Step 3: Select “Google Drive backup” from the available options.

Trust Wallet cannot reset or recover your secret phrase encryption password. If you've lost or forgotten your encryption password, the first thing to do is ensure you have a manual written backup of your secret phrase. Use these instructions to create a manual backup, if you don't yet have one.

To withdraw money from Trust Wallet to a bank account, convert your crypto to Bitcoin on an exchange, then use services like Coinbase, BitFlyer, or Binance for direct bank deposit. Alternatively, use peer-to-peer platforms for trades. Remember, processing times, fees, and available currencies vary with each method.

Back up your Secret Phrase on Google Drive or iCloud

The Secret Phrase is encrypted on the cloud with the password you chose and not even the xPortal team or Apple or Google won't be able to access it. Please notice that this password cannot be reseted by us or anyone else.

Choose "Import or recover wallet" so you can use the secret phrase from earlier. Set your desired password and type the secret phrase backup. Toggle the coins/tokens if necessary (follow the guide at “How to add a coin/token?”) or add it as a custom token so you can check your balance.

What is the passkey for trust wallet? ›

In Trust Wallet SWIFT, a passkey is used instead of a password or 12-word secret phrase to secure and recover your wallet. Your passkey is linked to your iCloud or Google account. Passkeys are end-to-end encrypted so Apple, Google and other third-parties can't read them.

Trust Wallet employs robust security measures such as encrypted private keys on the device, biometric access, and a 12-word private recovery phrase that individually contributes to protection against hacker intrusions. Users maintain full control over their keys, which never leave their devices.

When you back up your wallet to iCloud or Google Drive, the file is secured by three layers of protection: The password you create for it, SHA-256 hashing for your password, and AES-256-GCM encryption. We do not store the password for your wallet's backup file, nor do we have access to it.

iCloud Backup includes app data for the apps that you've downloaded on your device. This includes data for third-party social media apps, games, and messaging apps, as well as apps from Apple that don't sync with iCloud.

Any data on your device that isn't regularly synced will be stored in your iCloud Backup. With Backup turned on, iCloud takes periodic snapshots of this data to make sure it's easy to restore any time you get a new device. Between syncing and backing up, all of your data is kept safe in the cloud.

Your cards are associated with your Apple ID to help you add and manage your cards across your devices. In addition, iCloud secures your Wallet data—like passes and transaction information—by encrypting it when it's sent over the Internet and storing it in an encrypted format when it's kept on Apple's servers.