Ledger Nano S Plus User manual

User Manual
Ledger Nano S Plus

Contributors
●Cécile Leang | Knowledge Base Manager
Document history
Author
Date
Modification purpose
Cécile Leang
25/01/2022
Document creation
Benoit Lucet
02/02/2022
Document review
Cécile Leang
19/02/2022
Modifications after review
Romain Muguet
21/02/2022
Document review
Cécile Leang
22/02/2022
Modifications after review
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About this document
What is the Ledger Nano S Plus?
The Ledger Nano S Plus is an improved version of the world’s most famous hardware
wallet, boasting a larger and higher-quality screen, more storage capacity, and many
more plugins and apps to support a wide variety of coins and functions such as DeFi and
NFTs.
The Nano S Plus is equipped with the industry-leading security element, which combined
with Ledger’s operating system allows developers to load and test their applications
directly onto the product.
Purpose
This document provides an overview of the main functionalities of the Nano S Plus to help
you get started. After reading this document, you should be able to set up your Nano S
Plus, use the main features, and protect your device.
Prerequisites
Before you start using your Nano S Plus, you need to make sure that you complete the
following requirements:
●A computer with at least Windows 8.1, macOS 10.14 64-bit), or Linux Ubuntu 16.10
64-bit) or a smartphone with at least Android 8.1 or i0S 13.
●Download and install the Ledger Live application .
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Content
Getting Started 4
1  Checking if your Ledger Nano S Plus is genuine 5
2  Setting up your Ledger Nano S Plus 11
3  Updating your Ledger Nano S Plus firmware 17
Exploring features 19
1 Downloading and installing Ledger Live 221
2 Getting started with Ledger Live 23
3 Installing and uninstalling apps 25
4 Adding your accounts 27
5 Sending crypto assets 29
6 Receiving crypto assets 31
Changing device settings 33
1 Accessing Control Center 34
2 Changing display brightness 35
3 Configuring PIN lock 36
Protecting your device 37
1 Securing your recovery phrase and PIN code 38
2 Changing your PIN code 40
3 Resetting to factory settings 41
4 Setting up a passphrase 42
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Getting Started
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1  Checking if your Ledger Nano S Plus is genuine
Ledger products are built around a combination of hardware and software security, meant
to protect your private keys from a wide range of potential attacks. Use this guide to
make sure your Ledger device is genuine, and not fraudulent or counterfeit.
A few simple checks will assure you that your device is a genuine Ledger product:
Box contents
Condition of the Recovery sheet
Initial state of the Ledger device
(advanced) Hardware integrity
Note Since Ledger devices are manufactured in different periods of time, some
characteristics such as the packaging and the color of internal components can present
some slight differences. Don’t worry, this has no impact on the functionality of your
device and your device is safe to use.
1.1 Checking the box contents
The package of a Ledger hardware wallet includes:
●A Ledger Nano S Plus
●USB A to USB Type-C cable
●An envelope including 3 blank Recovery sheets
●An envelope, including:
○Get started leaflet
○Start your crypto journey securely with Ledger Live card
○Use, Care and Regulatory Statement leaflet
●Accessories:
○A keychain
○Ledger stickers
●Packaging: Ledger-branded cardboard box and sleeve
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Box contents of the Ledger Nano S Plus )
1.2 Checking the recovery sheets came blank
Upon setup, your Ledger device will generate a new, unique set of 24 words called a
recovery phrase. All the words should be backed up onto a blank recovery sheet.
Please note that you cannot choose your recovery words yourself. Instead, your Ledger
device will randomly select your recovery words for you. All recovery words are picked
from a standardized list called the BIP39 list. It's important to let your Ledger device pick
the words because humans are very bad at creating randomness.
Your recovery phrase is critically important to the security of your crypto. If someone else
were to access your recovery phrase, they would be able to steal all your crypto assets
secured by your Ledger device.
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Blank Recovery sheets)
Important information regarding your recovery phrase and recovery sheets
●Ledger will never provide you with a 24-word recovery phrase, pre-filled
recovery sheet(s), or individual recovery words.
●Recovery words must be generated on your Ledger device screen during the
initial setup and copied down on a blank recovery sheet.
●If your Ledger device came with pre-filled recovery sheets. Your device should
be considered unsafe to use.
●If your Ledger device did not generate recovery words during setup. Your device
should be considered unsafe to use.
●In those cases, please refrain from sending crypto assets to your Ledger device
and immediately contact Ledger Support for assistance.
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1.3 Checking for factory settings
●Make sure your Ledger device was not preconfigured with a PIN code that you did
not choose yourself. The device should display the following: “Welcome to Ledger
Nano S Plus. Press right button to continue.”
when you turn it on for the first time.
●Ledger never provides a PIN code in any way, shape, or form. Always choose the
PIN code yourself.
●If a PIN code is given to you or if the device requires a PIN code you did not
choose: it is not safe for you to use the device. Please contact Ledger Support for
assistance.
Ledger Nano S Plus: Welcome to Ledger Nano S Plus)
1.4 Checking hardware integrity
All Ledger devices pass the genuine check during the onboarding process and then each
time when they connect to Manager in Ledger Live. Genuine Ledger devices hold a secret
key that is set during manufacture. Only a genuine Ledger device can use its key to
provide the cryptographic proof required to connect with Ledger’s secure server.
Advanced users additionally can check the hardware integrity of the Ledger device to
check that it has not been tampered with. This article contains detailed technical
information about the security of your device.
Important notice
●Please note that opening your Ledger device will void the warranty.
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●Once opened, your Ledger device will no longer be refundable or exchangeable.
Microcontroller MCU
The Secure Element checks the full microcontroller flash at boot, as described in this blog
post. If it has been modified, you'll get a warning at boot. As an additional check, you can
open the device to verify that no additional chip has been added, compared with the
images below, and that the MCU is an STM32F042K6U6.
Front of the PCB
Back of the PCB
Secure Element attestation
The Secure Element itself is personalized at factory with an attestation proving that it has
been manufactured by Ledger. You can verify it by running:
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