How to Keep Gem Wallet Updated
Why Update?â
Each Gem Wallet update can add networks and features, fix bugs, and improve security checks, such as warnings about risky tokens, addresses, and signatures. Some problems in these docs are only fixed in newer versions, so updating is often the first thing to try when something doesn't work.
Updating never touches your funds or your Secret Phrase. Your wallets stay on your device, and your crypto stays on the blockchain. Still, make sure your Secret Phrase is backed up before any big change to your phone.
How Gem Wallet Tells You About an Updateâ
When a newer version is available, Gem Wallet shows New update available! with the new version number. You'll also see it at the bottom of Settings > About, under your current version. Tap it to get the update from the place you installed Gem Wallet:
| Where you installed it | Where the update opens |
|---|---|
| App Store (iPhone and iPad) | Gem Wallet's App Store page |
| Google Play | Gem Wallet's Google Play page |
APK from downloads.gemwallet.com | The latest APK. Android may ask you to Allow installation from this source in your phone's settings |
| Huawei AppGallery | Update Gem Wallet from AppGallery |
To see which version you have now, see How to Find the Gem Wallet Version?.
How to Updateâ
iPhone and iPadâ
- Open the App Store and search for Gem Wallet, or tap the update in Settings > About.
- Tap Update.
To update automatically, turn on App Updates in your iPhone's Settings > App Store.
Android (Google Play)â
- Open Google Play and search for Gem Wallet, or tap the update in Settings > About.
- Tap Update.
To update automatically, open Gem Wallet's page in Google Play, tap the ⎠menu, and turn on Enable auto update.
Android (APK or F-Droid)â
- APK: download the latest APK only from
https://downloads.gemwallet.com/apk/gem_wallet_latest.apk, or tap the update in Settings > About, and install it over your current app. Your wallets stay in place. - F-Droid: update Gem Wallet from the F-Droid app. F-Droid builds can arrive a little later than other versions.
- Huawei AppGallery: update Gem Wallet from AppGallery.
Stay Safe When Updatingâ
- Only update from official sources: the App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, F-Droid, or
downloads.gemwallet.com, as listed on the Gem Wallet download page. See How to Verify Official Gem Wallet Links. - No update ever asks for your Secret Phrase. If an "update" or "upgrade" asks you to enter it, it's a scam. See How to Recognize a Fake Gem Wallet App.
- Ignore update links in messages or emails. Gem Wallet doesn't send update links by DM or email.