If setup was interrupted, resume only after checking what the device is asking for now: PIN creation, recovery phrase confirmation, or Ledger Wallet pairing. The practical answer is to continue from the screen that is still active, but restart the guided flow when the device no longer shows a clear next step. Use activation setup guide for the broader setup path, and keep this page focused on the specific decision in Resuming Setup After an Incomplete Initialisation.
Before You Continue the Incomplete Initialisation
An incomplete initialisation is usually a paused workflow rather than a reason to change every setting. Keep the device connected, note the current screen wording, and compare it with the full activation order before deciding whether the same session can continue. This is the point where recovery phrase protection guide becomes useful, because the related background page keeps the setup decision tied to a stable same-site reference.
- Record the exact device screen before touching more buttons.
- Confirm whether the recovery phrase step finished or still needs attention.
- Use Ledger Wallet pairing only after the device has completed its first-run prompts.
When to Restart the Device Guided Flow
If the backup words were not fully recorded or confirmed, treat that stage as unfinished. Review the recovery phrase protection guide before moving on, because the backup record is the part that must remain clear, private, and complete.
| State | Practical next step |
|---|---|
| Device still asks for setup input | Stay in the guided flow and finish the visible prompt |
| Ledger Wallet waits for pairing | Open the setup guide and align app and device states |
| No clear next step appears | Restart the first-run flow from the beginning |
Resume Setup Checks in Ledger Wallet
Ledger Wallet should recognise the device only after the device is ready for software pairing. If the app waits on a different step than the device, close the prompt, reopen the setup guide, and match the screen state before continuing. If the software state is unclear, compare it with Ledger Wallet setup guide before repeating the same action.
Completion Signs Before Daily Use
The setup is complete when the device has a PIN, the backup confirmation has finished, Ledger Wallet sees the device, and the first app or account view can be prepared without repeating the first-run screens. The goal is a clean, understandable state that can be reviewed later without guessing what happened during setup.
