Before a Ledger firmware update, the useful preparation is a visible-state review: the app view, the cable and power state, the backup readiness note, and the next step shown on the device. Keeping those parts separate makes the update easier to review without turning it into a broad troubleshooting flow.
Start With the Update View in the App
Open the app path you normally use and note what update view or version prompt is visible. The wider sequence in Ledger Firmware Update Guide gives the right reference point for backup check, screen prompt, and completion review.
Check Cable, Power, and Time Window
A firmware update is not the right moment to test several conditions at once. Use a stable cable, keep the computer or phone awake, and avoid switching ports during the visible update step. If the desktop connection is part of the preparation, compare with Connecting Ledger to a Computer.
Review Backup Readiness Without Typing Private Words
The preparation note can say that backup material has been reviewed offline and that the device screen is readable. It should not contain PIN or recovery phrase content. That boundary keeps the record useful without moving private setup details into a computer note.
Leave a Completion Slot Before You Begin
Before continuing, decide where you will record the final state: app version view, device prompt, date, and next action. For app-side order, Ledger Install and Update Steps keeps the source path, version note, and device prompt connected.
