Ledger 1.4.1 Upgrade Tutorial

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Ledger Nano S 1.4.1 Firmware Upgrade has been released. This huge upgrade allows the addition of up to 18 coins on the Nano S. Make sure you back up your device. WARNING: Upgrading firmware involves ...

Ledger Nano S 1.4.1 Firmware Upgrade has been released. This huge upgrade allows the addition of up to 18 coins on the Nano S. Make sure you back up your device. WARNING: Upgrading firmware involves certain risks an could potentially break the device - Make sure you read the instructions official guide https://support.ledgerwallet.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001340473. If you're running on firmware 1.3 or older, this upgrade will fully reset your device. Make sure you backup your coins / transfer them out. I'm not responsible for device failures / lost coins. Time Stamps 0:19 Reasons to upgrade 0:48 Caution with the update 1:44 Update installation walkthrough 5:01 Checking out the update features Links: Ledger Manager: https://www.ledgerwallet.com/apps Official Firmware Upgrade Guide: https://support.ledgerwallet.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001340473 Ledger Documentation https://www.ledgerwallet.com/cryptocurrencies 👍🏻Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boxmining 👑Recommended Exchange - Binance: https://goo.gl/joe55C 🔒Hardware Wallet: https://www.ledgerwallet.com/r/428b 📲Mobile Wallet: https://enjinwallet.io/ 💻PC / Mac Wallet : https://www.exodus.io/ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Telegram groups: Telegram Discussion Group: https://t.me/boxminingChannel Telegram Announcements: https://t.me/boxminingChannel ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● ♨️Social: Telegram announcements: https://t.me/boxminingChannel Community Forums: http://forums.boxmining.com Steemit: https://steemit.com/@boxmining Twitter: https://twitter.com/boxmining Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boxmining ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 💰Buy Bitcoin Through Coinbase: https://goo.gl/h1bw5v Track ICOs graphically: https://icotracker.org 💪Donations: Bitcoin : 13EvsPm3YhiCPGksQQdvQUFtsbF8FoU6Cz Ethereum: 0x58d98516363D2A5f93CE6aB4A4a909599C3EEC3a Website: http://boxmining.com

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Upgrading your Ledger Nano S to firmware version 1.4.1 is a pretty big deal, bringing a massive improvement in how many cryptocurrencies you can store on your device. This update bumps the capacity from just a handful of coins to potentially up to 18, which is a game-changer for anyone trying to manage various altcoins without needing multiple Ledgers. However, it's also an update that comes with significant risks, so it's super important to follow the instructions carefully and prioritize your backups.

Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this major Ledger Nano S upgrade:

* Why You Should Upgrade:
* The most compelling reason is the huge increase in storage capacity. Previously, you could only hold about three to four cryptocurrency apps (like Ethereum or Bitcoin) on your Ledger Nano S before running out of space. With firmware 1.4.1, you can now store anywhere from 10 to 18 apps, depending on the space each coin's app takes up. This means you likely won't need to buy multiple Ledgers just to manage different altcoins.
* There are also important security updates included in this new firmware, enhancing the overall protection of your digital assets.

* Crucial Cautions Before You Begin:
* This is a significant overhaul of the Ledger's operating system, and the update process carries a risk. Some users have reported their Ledger devices being "bricked" (rendered unusable) after the upgrade.
* It is absolutely essential to have your 24-word backup recovery phrase (seed phrase) readily available and verified before starting. This phrase is your only way to restore your funds if something goes wrong or your device gets wiped.
If your Ledger is currently running on a very old firmware version (pre-1.3), the upgrade will completely reset your device. This means all your installed coin apps and private keys will be wiped. If this is your situation, you must move all your coins off the device to a different wallet or exchange before* attempting the upgrade, then restore them using your seed phrase after the update is complete. Make sure you know what firmware version you're on.

* The Installation Walkthrough:
* Get the Ledger Manager: First, you need the Ledger Manager application, which is a Chrome extension. You can find it on the Ledger website. Install it by adding it to Chrome.
* Prepare Your Device: Once the Ledger Manager is open, unlock your Ledger Nano S device. To make space for the update, you might need to delete some of the existing cryptocurrency apps (like Ethereum or Bitcoin) from your Ledger. Don't worry, deleting an app doesn't delete your actual coins; they are still secured by your recovery phrase. This step is necessary because the update package itself needs room.
* Start the Firmware Update: In the Ledger Manager, click "Install" to begin the firmware update. The manager will display a prompt asking you to confirm the firmware update. Double-check that the identifier starts with "2E88" and the version is "1.4.1."
Enter Bootloader Mode: This is a critical step. The Ledger Manager will tell you that the "MCU is outdated." To proceed, you need to unplug your Ledger, then hold down the left button* (the one closer to the USB port) while plugging the device back into your computer. Your Ledger screen should then display "bootloader."
* DO NOT UNPLUG: Once the update process starts (you'll see "installing firmware" on your Ledger screen), it is paramount that you do not unplug your device, turn off your computer, or interrupt the process in any way. Doing so can irreversibly damage your Ledger device. The update can take up to 15 minutes, or even longer if your internet connection is slow, so be patient. For some, it might only take about three minutes with a fast connection.
* Confirmation: After the update completes, your Ledger will show the new firmware versions: Secure Element 1.4.1 and MCU 1.5.

* Checking Out the New Features:
* Reinstall Apps: After the firmware update, you'll need to reinstall all the cryptocurrency apps you had before (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, NEO). Go back into the Ledger Manager and install them one by one.
* Verify Your Coins: Once an app (like Ethereum) is reinstalled, open its corresponding wallet application (e.g., the Ethereum wallet). Unlock your Ledger, confirm the connection, and you should see your coins exactly where you left them. This confirms the update was successful and your funds are safe.
* Test the Capacity: A really cool part of this update is seeing how many apps you can now fit. It was tested that you can easily get 10 apps on the device, and potentially more, up to the advertised 18. The exact number depends on how much space each individual coin's app consumes.

* Final Thoughts:
* This is definitely a challenging upgrade, so it’s highly recommended to read all official instructions carefully.
Always verify your backup phrase is intact. If you had a 12-word backup phrase on an older device, be aware that the new firmware might require a 24-word phrase, meaning you absolutely must* move your coins off the device before the upgrade and then restore with the new 24-word phrase generated after the wipe.
* If you encounter any issues or have questions, it's a good idea to seek out community support or official Ledger resources.

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Hey guys, in this video I'm going to update the firmware 1.4.1 on my Ledger Nano S. This is a very, very huge upgrade and the process has been a little bit complicated. So I will go through upgrading this myself and I'm going to link some instructions, the official instructions for updating the Ledger as well. One of the biggest reasons why you want to upgrade is that you can add more coins onto your Ledger. So before you can add three to four coins, your Ethereum or Bitcoin, and maybe it's jus...

Hey guys, in this video I'm going to update the firmware 1.4.1 on my Ledger Nano S. This is a very, very huge upgrade and the process has been a little bit complicated. So I will go through upgrading this myself and I'm going to link some instructions, the official instructions for updating the Ledger as well. One of the biggest reasons why you want to upgrade is that you can add more coins onto your Ledger. So before you can add three to four coins, your Ethereum or Bitcoin, and maybe it's just one more like NEO and you run out of space. Now you can go for up to 18. That is a huge increase. So now you don't have to buy three different Ledgers to keep all those different altcoins, you can just have one. So it means a huge amount of space improvement and also there's a security update in this as well. But however, with this update, there's a huge change into the way they do their OS. And that is why there is a little bit of a risk to upgrading. So just before you update, make sure you have that backup phrase. Make sure everything is backed up and make sure that backup phrase works as well. There were some users on Reddit that reported that their Ledger was bricked, essentially unusable after the upgrade. So make sure you look at these official instructions. Make sure you read them carefully. There's one I'm going to link down below as well. That's officially from Ledger. And you want to really make sure that everything is backed up and secure before you go through this process. Also, as a special warning, if you're on a very old version of the Ledger firmware before 1.3, it's going to wipe your device completely. So all your coins will be gone. That means you want to backup or move those coins before updating. Just make sure you know what you're doing and read the instructions properly and you check the firmware before you start. So let's go and start off doing this. If you haven't already installed Ledger manager, so you can find this on the Ledger website and you can just click get the app. It's going to install on Chrome. So it's a Chrome extension that's going to install. You click add to Chrome and add app. And then now it's going to show up here on your Chrome. So once you access your Chrome, now you can click the Ledger manager. It's going to pop up this little cool window. And on your device itself, you need to unlock it. So in this process right now, I'm just going to delete some of the apps on my Ledger. So that's my Ethereum, my Bitcoin, and deleting these apps frees up space on the Ledger, which is required for the update. So I'm just going to start deleting these and removing these. Removing these don't remove your coins, but do make sure that your backup phrase is saved up in case the upgrade process is unsuccessful. Okay, at this point, I have just settings on here, which means all the other apps are gone. And I'm pretty much ready to start the upgrade process. So in the update process, I'm going to click install. Once I hit install, it's going to tell me it's processing here. Now, this is going to ask me if I want to update the firmware. So just make sure that the identifier starts with 2E88 and the update is 1.4.1. Now it's going to tell you that the MCU is outdated. So what you want to do is you want to plug it in, but you want to hold the button close to the USB. So this is your left button here. So you want to hold this leftmost button here. And then start plugging it in. So now that it's connected and it says bootloader on the screen, it's going to say the update. So at this point, it's absolutely important not to unplug your device. So if it pauses, if it's slow, do not unplug your device. So if you unplug your device at this point, there is a chance that you can completely destroy your device. So just don't do it. It will say installing firmware. Do wait. It might take up to 15 minutes. It says the manual. And if your download speed is slow, it might take even longer than that. So just don't unplug your USB. Don't turn off your computer at this point of time. For me, it took around three minutes because my internet connection is fast, but it might take much longer for you guys. All right guys. So at this point, this is now updated to the latest version of 1.4.1. So you can see that here. The for the secure element is 1.4.1 and MCU is 1.5. So I'm adding a theorem app right now to check that if my Ethereum is around, you do have to reinstall all the little apps that you have done before. So just go through the process, allow the ledger manager yet again to do anything they want. And now you should be installing yourself. It does take a little bit of time to install everything, but hopefully at the end of it, you're going to get your manager and stuff. So now I'm just going to check if my Ethereum is around. I'm going to close the ledger manager first. I've made sure I installed the Ethereum app and it shows up on my ledger. I'm going to clear the Ethereum wallet. Enter that. Ethereum. Opening up my wallet. And voila, I have 0.5 Ethereum there. So my coins aren't lost. They're in the device. My device is now updated to the newest ledger manager. Now very quickly, I'm going to install all these other coins out there to see if my ledger can really hold 10 plus different coins. All right. So, so far I tried to install as many apps as possible. Now it's a test to see how many apps there are on it. So I started with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. So we got 10 so far. So I managed to get around 10 apps on my device. It really depends on which exact coin you're adding because the app for that coin might take a different amount of space. And that's why you can get 10 to around 18, depending on how complicated that coin is. So right now I've got 10 so far. It seems pretty cool. Leave a comment below if you guys did the update already and if you guys encounter any problems. This is quite a difficult upgrade. So do make sure you read up all the instructions. Read if there's any potential problems. And of course, make sure that backup phrase is intact. And if you have a 12 word backup phrase, make sure that you know that it's going to be a upgraded 24-1. So that means you need to move your coins off before you do the upgrade. And also make a comment below if there's any confusion as well regarding this update. I would love to hear what you guys think about this. Make sure you click that little subscribe button down below to subscribe to this channel. And I've also got a playlist of all the Ledger videos I made. So if you guys want to check that out, check it out on the side below. Thank you guys so much for watching. See you next time.