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# How do I restore my wallet?

You'll need the wallet recovery phrase, a.k.a "seed", made of 12 English words.

1) install Phoenix
2) choose "Restore my wallet"
3) enter the 12-words seed

⚠️ Attention: [Do NOT run two Phoenix apps with the same seed](#can-i-run-two-phoenix-apps-with-the-same-seed).

ℹ️ Reminder: Do not share your recovery phrase with anyone. Keep it safe and secret.
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# Will my payments history be restored?

On iOS, unless you've disabled iCloud backup, your payments history is automatically restored.

On Android, you have to do it manually:
1) Export your payments database from your old phone (Settings > Payments history > Export > Export database).
2) Copy the payments database file to the new phone.
3) Restore the seed on the new phone, and in that same screen, use the Import payments database button.
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# Can I restore my Android wallet on an iOS device or vice versa?

Yes, you can. However, the payments history will not be moved between iOS/Android.

⚠️ Attention: [Do NOT run two Phoenix apps with the same seed](#can-i-run-two-phoenix-apps-with-the-same-seed).
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# Can I restore a regular on-chain wallet on Phoenix?

Phoenix will accept any valid seed generated by classic Bitcoin wallets. However, the on-chain funds on that seed [will not be visible inside Phoenix](#where-is-my-on-chain-balance).

Phoenix is only able to restore and use funds in Lightning channels that were established with Phoenix.
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