TREZOR Safe 5: How to Switch Between Bitcoin-Only and Universal Firmware

Managing TREZOR Safe 5 Firmware

• 💡 The TREZOR Safe 5 allows users to switch between Bitcoin-only firmware for enhanced security if only Bitcoin is stored, and universal firmware to support multiple cryptocurrencies.
• 🎯 This switch is managed within the Trezor Suite application under the device settings.

Switching Firmware Process

• ⚙️ To switch, navigate to settings in Trezor Suite, then to the device section, and select either 'switch to Bitcoin-only' or 'switch to universal' firmware.
• ⚠️ Crucially, switching firmware will wipe all device data, including wallets, keys, and accounts.

Recovering Your Wallet

• 🔑 After a firmware switch, access to your accounts requires recovering your wallet using your backup phrase.
• 🔍 It is essential to ensure your wallet backup phrase is accessible and legible before initiating any firmware changes.
• ✅ The 'check wallet backup' feature in Trezor Suite allows you to verify the accuracy of your written-down backup phrase directly on the device.

Final Considerations

• 🚀 Switching to Bitcoin-only firmware is recommended if you exclusively store Bitcoin.
• 💬 If you intend to use other cryptocurrencies, you must switch back to the universal firmware.