To transfer your Trust Wallet to a new phone, you must restore it using your 12-word Recovery Phrase, this is the only method Trust Wallet supports for moving your wallet between devices. The process involves three straightforward steps: finding your recovery phrase on your old phone, installing the app on your new phone, and restoring the wallet with that phrase.
Step 1: Find your recovery phrase on the old phone
Before you can transfer your wallet, you need to locate and securely record the 12-word Recovery Phrase from your current device. This phrase is the key to restoring access to all your funds and wallet data on any new phone.
- Open the Trust Wallet app on your old phone.
- Go to Settings (the gear icon) and then tap Wallets.
- Select the wallet you want to back up.
- Tap the ••• menu next to that wallet and choose Show Recovery Phrase.
- Confirm your app passcode or complete the biometric check if prompted.
- Write down the 12 words in the exact order shown, Trust Wallet says the specific sequence matters, and any mistake will prevent a successful restore.
Critical warning: Never take a screenshot, email, or digitally store the phrase. Write it down on paper and keep it in a secure, offline location. The recovery phrase is the only way to restore your wallet, and if lost, Trust Wallet says there is no other recovery method.
Step 2: Install Trust Wallet on the new phone
On your new device, download the official Trust Wallet app from the device’s official app store, there is no alternative download path documented for specific phone models or operating system versions.
- Open the app store on your new phone (Google Play Store for Android or App Store for iOS).
- Search for “Trust Wallet”.
- Locate the official Trust Wallet app and tap Install to download and install it.
Step 3: Restore your wallet on the new phone
Once Trust Wallet is installed, you can restore your existing wallet using the recovery phrase you recorded from your old phone. The restore flow documented by Trust Wallet explicitly uses a 12-word Recovery Phrase.
- Open the Trust Wallet app on your new phone.
- Tap I already have a wallet.
- Choose Secret Phrase as the recovery method.
- Read and confirm the items under “Check your secret phrase is safe”, then tap Continue.
- Select Multi-coin wallet, Trust Wallet labels this as recommended.
- Enter a wallet name of your choice.
- Type your 12-word Recovery Phrase exactly as written, with correct spelling and order.
- Tap Restore wallet.
After restoration, your wallet and all associated funds will be accessible on the new phone. If you need to move your entire crypto setup, this same phrase method works whether you are trying to transfer data from one Samsung phone to another or any other brand-to-brand move. Similarly, if you need to transfer from Android to Android, the recovery phrase is the sole documented path, no automatic transfer or device-specific tool exists.
What if I lost my recovery phrase?
Trust Wallet states that the Recovery Phrase is the only way to restore access if you lose your phone or delete the app. If you have lost the phrase, Trust Wallet documents no other recovery method through the app. Without the phrase, the wallet cannot be restored on any device, and your funds may be permanently inaccessible. There is no documented backup option, password reset, or support-based recovery available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Trust Wallet move automatically to a new phone?
No. The only way to move your wallet is to manually restore it on the new device using your Recovery Phrase.
What if my recovery phrase is 24 words instead of 12?
Trust Wallet says recovery phrases can be 12 or 24 words in general, but the restore article explicitly instructs entering a 12-word Recovery Phrase. If your phrase is 24 words, the same restoration steps apply, but you should follow the on-screen prompts for a 24-word phrase if offered.
Is there a backup without the recovery phrase?
No. The Recovery Phrase is the sole means to restore your wallet, and no other option exists within the app if the phrase is missing.
Will transferring my wallet to a new phone affect my funds or transaction history?
No. Your funds and transaction history are stored on the blockchain, not on your phone. Restoring with the correct Recovery Phrase gives you full access to all balances and past transactions on the new device.
Can I transfer my Trust Wallet between different operating systems (Android to iOS or vice versa)?
Yes. Trust Wallet is available on both Android and iOS, and the same Recovery Phrase method works across operating systems. Simply install the app on the new device and follow the restore steps using your phrase.
