Turn Old Cellphone into Crypto Wallet with Parity Signer

Mobile application, Parity Signer, allows users to turn their old smartphones to offline wallets with its updated software version.

The new Parity Signer v3.0 Beta version turns old smartphones into hardware wallets for Ethereum and Polkadot (recent partners with Blockchain.com). Besides, old users can enjoy the updated application. It’s available on iOS and Android mobile devices.

The new version of the application has added features. Firstly, the Beta version now supports the Kusama CC2 network. Therefore, you can use the Parity Signer with Polkadot apps and extensions. Besides, you can utilize bond funds to validate or transfer funds or vote for governance proposals by signing with the offline device.

Secondly, the improved version enables universal offline signatures, the standard created for efficient data transmission through QR codes.

Thirdly, the improved UX makes better visualization of addresses on small mobile screens. As well as faster account identicon generation, unified fonts, improved button colors, and many other enhancements. Find out more here.

Added instructions

The developers advise the application’s users to ensure that the phone containing the account is never connected to the internet.

Accordingly, after installation switch on airplane mode and disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or any other connectivity mediums. Afterward, users can create their account offline.

Existing users can update Parity Signer. However, they first need to ensure that there’s a backup of all phone accounts. To that end, the place of storage needs to be safe. Then, reset the phone to remove existing accounts from the device before connecting it to the internet to install the new version.

Finally, users shouldn’t store big amounts of money on it. Use with caution.

Overview of Parity Signer

Parity Signer is an offline mobile application that creates and stores private keys, converting old smartphones into a hardware wallet.

Parity Technologies, a blockchain infrastructure company created the application. The company developed Parity Ethereum, and the interoperable blockchain network Polkadot, among other technologies.

In other news, the crypto industry has consistently been experiencing the launch of several products. Days ago, collateralized ETP made up of both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) was launched on the Swiss stock exchange. Additionally, Binance Trust wallet announced its Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform is now live.

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