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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

  1. Install application from Google Play Store link or QR-code: Download FortID Wallet

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

  1. 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
      • Email
      • Any file sharing method
  2. 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
  3. 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 adb tool 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:

    1. Open Android Studio
    2. Go to Tools > SDK Manager
    3. Under "SDK Tools" tab, ensure "Android SDK Platform-Tools" is installed
    4. The path will be shown in the "Android SDK Location" field

Troubleshooting

  1. Installation Blocked

    • Make sure you've enabled installation from unknown sources
    • Check if your device has any security software blocking the installation
  2. 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
  3. 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

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