hi, im new here. but i have a major issue right now, i have electrum wallet version 1.9.4 (since 2013 and i thing the last time i open the software was in 2014) with my BTC inside and don't know how to update, and what is necessary for me to not lose my BTC.
i have my seed (12 words), do i need to make a backup of some sort or something? btw im on mac
every help is appreciated, i haven't found the answer to my question, so thats why im posting. thanks
i have my seed (12 words), do i need to make a backup of some sort or something? btw im on mac
every help is appreciated, i haven't found the answer to my question, so thats why im posting. thanks
Since you have your seed you do not have to worry,it is most important thing to protect your BTC(in case that seed is correct).Just in case before you do anything make a copy of your old Electrum wallet.dat file.To find that file -- On Mac: Open Finder -- Go to folder (shift+cmd+G) and type ~/.electrum
After that you can download latest version of Electrum and try to install.I do not know is there any special instructions for upgrading from version 1.x to version 3.x like it was for 1.x to 2.x as you can read here: http://docs.electrum.org/en/latest/faq.html
I am not sure is it best to make a upgrade of Electrum to latest version(there may be some problems with files compatibility)or to remove old Electrum files and install clean version and then use your seed to get access to your BTC.
I am sure that HCP can give you better answer,but you have seed so whatever you do there will not be mistake.Also download Electrum only from official site https://electrum.org/#home .
