"Cannot read xpub from device" adding wallet from ledger nano s
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Description
Hi,
I'm using electrum 2.9.3 on macOS sierra with a ledger nano s.
I can't import my wallet, after selecting the wallet derivation "Cannot read xpub from device" error appears.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the wallet-import flow with Electrum 2.9.3, a Ledger Nano S, and macOS Sierra, focusing on the derivation-selection step where the error appears. Done means the device xpub can be read and the wallet import completes without the reported error.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100