How to install EUDI Reference Wallet
A step-by-step guide for installing the EUDI Reference Wallet published by FortID.
Minimum Device Requirements
- API level 28.
- Access to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data)
- A valid Google Account signed in on your Android device
Install EUDI Wallet by FortID from Google Play
- Install application from Google Play Store link or QR-code:

Building the APK
Build the APK from the official source code – you can follow the instructions in this guide: Building the EUDI Reference Wallet
Once the APK is built, you can proceed with the following steps:
Installing the APK on Your Device
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Transfer the APK
- Connect your Android device to your computer
- Copy the APK file to your device's storage
- You can use:
- USB file transfer mode
- Cloud storage
- Any file sharing method
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Install the APK
- On your Android device, navigate to where you saved the APK file
- Tap on the APK file
- If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources:
- Go to Settings > Security
- Enable "Unknown sources" or "Install unknown apps"
- Follow the installation prompts
- The app will be installed and available in your app drawer
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Alternative Installation Method (ADB)
- Connect your device via USB
- Enable USB debugging (see Connecting Your Android Device section)
- Open a terminal/command prompt
- Navigate to the directory containing the APK
- Run the following command:
adb install RefWalletSource.v2025.03.24-Demo.zip - Wait for the installation to complete
Note: The
adbtool is located in the Android SDK platform-tools directory:- Windows:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Android\Sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe - macOS:
~/Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools/adb - Linux:
~/Android/Sdk/platform-tools/adb
You can also access it through Android Studio:
- Open Android Studio
- Go to Tools > SDK Manager
- Under "SDK Tools" tab, ensure "Android SDK Platform-Tools" is installed
- The path will be shown in the "Android SDK Location" field
Troubleshooting
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Installation Blocked
- Make sure you've enabled installation from unknown sources
- Check if your device has any security software blocking the installation
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ADB Installation Issues
- Ensure USB debugging is enabled
- Check if your device is recognized by running
adb devices - Try using the full path to the APK file
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Version Conflicts
- If you have a previous version installed, you might need to uninstall it first
- Use
adb uninstall <package-name>to remove the old version