Ledger: "Spec Version Not Supported" Print
Modified on: Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 2:42 PM
‼️ IMPORTANT
Ledger is phasing out support for the Ledger Nano S. Your funds remain safe, but upgrading is recommended to ensure compatibility with future Polkadot updates.
Notice that other Ledger models (e.g., Ledger Nano S Plus) are not affected.
"Spec version not supported" Error
If you encounter this error when using your Ledger on the Polkadot-JS UI, it means the Polkadot app on your Ledger needs to be updated.
1. Open the My Ledger tab in your Ledger Live app, and install any available updates:
2. You should see the Polkadot app being updated:
3. This should solve the issue.
If you are more of a visual type, check this video on how to update your Ledger apps:
How to Update your Polkadot Ledger Apps
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