Prepare Ledger Live Bluetooth on Android
A Ledger Live Android Bluetooth setup starts with a compatible hardware model and the official mobile application. Ledger Live is now called Ledger Wallet. This independent guide covers pairing through the app, checking discovery permissions, and distinguishing a Bluetooth problem from a device that supports USB only.
Nano X, Stax, and Flex support Bluetooth. Nano S Plus does not, so it cannot appear in a Bluetooth pairing scan. For that model, use a supported Android USB OTG connection instead. Check current model documentation if your Ledger device is different.
Update the App and Check Device Readiness
Obtain the app through the Android link on Ledger’s download page and check Google Play for updates. Charge a battery-powered Ledger device sufficiently and unlock it with the hardware PIN. Enable Bluetooth on the device and on the phone.
Keep the devices close together while pairing. Close any other phone application currently connected to the Ledger, and avoid trying to pair the same device from several phones at once. If an update just changed the device software, follow its restart instructions before attempting a new pairing.
Grant the Permissions Required for Discovery
Open Android app permissions for Ledger Wallet and review nearby-device or Bluetooth permissions. Exact wording depends on Android and the manufacturer. Ledger’s Bluetooth troubleshooting guide also notes that Android 11 and earlier can require location services for Bluetooth scanning.
Grant only the permissions required for the feature, then return to the app and retry discovery. A denied discovery permission can make a nearby powered Ledger seem absent. Installing another copy or resetting the wallet will not correct that permission state.
Pair from Inside Ledger Wallet
Choose the app’s connection or My Ledger flow and select the Bluetooth option for your model. Wait for the intended device to appear. If the name is abbreviated or changed after an update, identify it carefully instead of selecting the first unknown device in the list.
When a pairing code appears, compare the code on Android with the one on the Ledger screen. Confirm only when they match and the request corresponds to the action you started. Finish confirmation on the hardware device as instructed. Pairing in the phone’s system menu alone does not complete every step of the app workflow.
If an Old Pairing Prevents Reconnection
First toggle Bluetooth on both sides and restart the devices. If an old pairing remains unusable, follow Ledger’s current model-specific guide to remove the device from the app, forget it in Android Bluetooth settings, and reset pairings on the Ledger. Resetting pairings is distinct from resetting the wallet itself.
Repeat the app’s pairing process after clearing stale entries. Do not select a factory-reset option as a Bluetooth repair. A factory reset affects wallet access and is unnecessary for ordinary pairing maintenance.
Test the Connection With a Simple Action
Open My Ledger or another action that actually needs the hardware connection. Previously loaded balances can remain visible without a current Bluetooth session, so a visible portfolio alone is not a complete connection test. If pairing works but account refresh fails, investigate network service status separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does pairing require my recovery phrase?
No. Pairing uses the device connection and confirmations. Never type backup words into Android, a support page, or a chat.
Can I pair Nano S Plus with an adapter?
A USB adapter does not add Bluetooth to Nano S Plus. Use its supported wired Android route with a data-capable OTG connection.
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