App Updates vs Firmware Updates｜Layer, Prompt, and Completion Difference: practical reference notes for this topic (scope-specific to id=200406).
App updates and firmware updates affect different layers. The practical distinction is where the prompt appears, what layer changes, how the device screen behaves, and what completion record should be kept. (id=200406 scope-specific note for "App Updates vs Firmware Update")
Define the update layer
An app update belongs to Ledger Wallet or installed apps; a firmware update belongs to the device layer. Name the layer before continuing. (id=200406 scope-specific note for "App Updates vs Firmware Update")
Compare prompt location
A Ledger Wallet prompt and a device-screen prompt may appear at different moments. For firmware steps, see How to Run a Ledger Firmware Update. (id=200406 scope-specific note for "App Updates vs Firmware Update")
Watch the screen for device-layer tasks
When the device layer is involved, read the Ledger screen as part of the action. If connection changes, use Connection and Compatibility Troubleshooting. (id=200406 scope-specific note for "App Updates vs Firmware Update")
Record completion by layer
A useful note says whether the app layer or firmware layer changed, what version was shown, and what final state appeared. (id=200406 scope-specific note for "App Updates vs Firmware Update")
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