Introduction

To continuously enhance the security, compatibility, and overall user experience of your imKey hardware wallet, we regularly release firmware updates. Keeping your device’s firmware up to date is essential for maintaining the safety of your digital assets and enjoying the latest features.

Firmware updates typically include:

• Security Enhancements: Strengthen device protection against potential threats.
• New Feature Support: Add support for new coins, signing algorithms, or interaction capabilities.
• Performance Improvements: Enhance device speed and responsiveness.
• Bug Fixes: Resolve known issues and improve system stability.
    

Important: The imKey firmware update process is carefully designed to be secure and reliable. Updating the firmware does not access, modify, or delete your private keys or recovery phrase stored on the device. Your core asset information remains fully protected and isolated throughout the update process. We strongly recommend checking for and installing the latest firmware regularly.

Version History

COS v1.9.05

Release Date: 2024-08-22
Applicable Device: imKey Pro

New Features

• Schnorr Signature Algorithm Support: Added support for the Schnorr signing algorithm, strengthening compatibility with future blockchain upgrades such as Bitcoin Taproot.
• Mnemonic Verification: Users can now verify their backed-up recovery phrase directly on the device for improved safety and peace of mind.
    

COS v1.9.00

Release Date: 2023-11-08
Applicable Device: imKey Pro

Optimizations & Improvements

• Bluetooth Co-Update: Integrated Bluetooth module firmware update to version v3.0.03, improving connection performance.

Bug Fixes

• Bluetooth Stability: Fixed an issue where connecting certain phones via Bluetooth could cause the device to restart unexpectedly, significantly enhancing stability and compatibility.

COS v1.8.09

Release Date: 2022-04-21
Applicable Device: imKey Pro

New Features

• BLS Signature Algorithm Support: Added support for BLS signatures, expanding compatibility with emerging blockchain technologies.

Optimizations & Improvements

• WebUSB Compatibility: Improved protocol compatibility for USB connections via browsers (WebUSB), enhancing interactions with DApps and web wallets.
• Device Identification: Updated USB device descriptor to ensure “imKey Pro” displays correctly when connected to a computer.

Bug Fixes

• Mnemonic Input: Fixed an issue that could occur under specific conditions when entering the recovery phrase.
• Activation Flow: Resolved an issue where the device might not automatically return to the main interface after activation.

COS v1.6.03

Release Date: 2021-02-01
Applicable Device: imKey Pro

New Features

• Ed25519 Signature Algorithm Support: Added support for the Ed25519 signing algorithm, expanding supported assets and applications.

Optimizations & Improvements

• Storage Efficiency: Optimized internal secure-chip storage usage.

COS v1.5.10

Release Date: 2021-08-30
Applicable Device: imKey Pro

Key Features

• Initial imKey Pro Release: First official firmware version for imKey Pro.
• Secp256k1 Support: Supports the widely used Secp256k1 signing algorithm (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum).
• USB Firmware Updates: Introduced USB-based firmware upgrade capability via computer connection.

COS v1.0.00

Release Date: 2019-12-31
Applicable Device: imKey Standard Edition

Key Features

• Initial Firmware Release: First official firmware version for the imKey Standard Edition.
• Secp256k1 Support: Supports the Secp256k1 signing algorithm.

Note: This version does not support firmware updates via USB.

How to Update Your imKey Firmware

Please refer to the official imKey firmware upgrade guide. Typically, the update requires connecting your imKey device to the companion mobile app or the desktop management tool.

If you encounter any issues during the update process, feel free to contact our support team:
📩 support@imkey.im

Important Notice:imKey sells physical security hardware products only and does not provide any virtual asset trading, custody, or funds-related services. References to third-party wallets, exchanges, or decentralized applications are for compatibility purposes only; related functions and services are provided independently by third parties.