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Latest update [menu]
Fixed bugs related to lnurl-channel and backup file
Description [menu]
⚠ IMPORTANT: be sure to save a mnemonic phrase once a new wallet is created. Having a mnemonic phrase is the ONLY way to recover your balance in case of serious bugs or phone loss ⚠
This app contains a standalone Bitcoin and Lightning node in a single package. It allows to send and receive regular Bitcoin transactions as well as Lightning payments.
Wallet sources: https://github.com/btcontract/lnwallet
F-Droid source build: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.lightning.walletapp/
App page at bitcoin.org: https://bitcoin.org/en/wallets/mobile/android/blw/?step=5&platform=android
Off-chain data loss protection is present: in case of emergencies such as phone loss you will only need a mnemonic phrase to recover both on-chain Bitcoin balance and off-chain Lightning balance. Details on how this works can be found in wallet manual: http://lightning-wallet.com/
Watchtower service is present, too: if you ever use this wallet to receive Lightning payments then you won't have to worry about getting an app online periodically, more info on this here: https://medium.com/@akumaigorodski/watchtower-support-is-coming-to-bitcoin-lightning-wallet-8f969ac206b2
App permissions:
- Access to local file system (optional): to store an encrypted channel backup file.
- Access to NFC (optional): to read payment requests.
- Access to camera (optional): to scan QR codes.
How to install BLW: Bitcoin and Lightning Wallet APK for Android [menu]
Download BLW: Bitcoin and Lightning Wallet APK file (com.lightning.walletapp_159_5109730.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.lightning.walletapp_159_5109730.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install BLW: Bitcoin and Lightning Wallet APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download BLW: Bitcoin and Lightning Wallet APK file(com.lightning.walletapp_159_5109730.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(com.lightning.walletapp_159_5109730.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file com.lightning.walletapp_159_5109730.apk on Emulator screen
BLW: Bitcoin and Lightning Wallet APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
- No best performance On PC (Windows, MAC) (because it's not exists X86 variant)