Hello All,
After a few hours of research last night i took the plunge, installed breadwallet (the real one) and it seems to have worked !
Many thanks to your thoughts above. - Especially Eric Cartmans whose post i read whilst installing breadwallet. and also HCP and the offer of using the scripts.
I now need to find a more secure wallet than just my iphone!
Thanks again.
Topic: Multibit HD - whole wallet now unconfirmed - will pay for help (Read 610 times)
FWIW, I just went through the unconfirmed transactions part of this conundrum myself.
MBHD 0.5.1 Wallet was suddenly showing the proper amount of coins in the wallet, but some unconfirmed instead of all confirmed. I tried "repair wallet" and "restore wallet" from wallet words 20+ times and never hit it right. Although sometimes I got fairly high confirmed amounts which I backed up immediately.
Then I read about someone having success d/l'ing Multibit HD 0.1.1., not sure it matters but make sure you are using the x64 version if you're running an x64 OS. I installed it on another machine, using it to "restore wallet" from wallet words and after two repairs, I had all coins confirmed. I also opened task manager (windows here) and shut down as much as i could to give it a wide road to do it's thing.
After that, I copied the wallet files from the wallet folder on 0.1.1 installation (should be the same folder name since the wallet is from the same wallet words[At least that's how it went for me]):
-mbhd.checkpoints
-mbhd.spvchain
-mbhd.yaml
-mbhd.wallet.aes
...into the 0.5.1 machine and all is well so far. Have transferred BTC in, but nothing out yet and obviously am backing up every time I open MBHD.
Keep beer handy and good luck.
***You know what....I think when I read multiunit 1.1 in your backstory i thought it was something else but now I think you meant multibit HD 0.1.1......this is what happens when you drink the beer first and then do the typing! In any case....it did end up working for me in short order compared to trying to do anything in MBHD 0.5.1. and since I've ruined the world already, I might as well go back to drinking....you can keep the good luck!
MBHD 0.5.1 Wallet was suddenly showing the proper amount of coins in the wallet, but some unconfirmed instead of all confirmed. I tried "repair wallet" and "restore wallet" from wallet words 20+ times and never hit it right. Although sometimes I got fairly high confirmed amounts which I backed up immediately.
Then I read about someone having success d/l'ing Multibit HD 0.1.1., not sure it matters but make sure you are using the x64 version if you're running an x64 OS. I installed it on another machine, using it to "restore wallet" from wallet words and after two repairs, I had all coins confirmed. I also opened task manager (windows here) and shut down as much as i could to give it a wide road to do it's thing.
After that, I copied the wallet files from the wallet folder on 0.1.1 installation (should be the same folder name since the wallet is from the same wallet words[At least that's how it went for me]):
-mbhd.checkpoints
-mbhd.spvchain
-mbhd.yaml
-mbhd.wallet.aes
...into the 0.5.1 machine and all is well so far. Have transferred BTC in, but nothing out yet and obviously am backing up every time I open MBHD.
Keep beer handy and good luck.
***You know what....I think when I read multiunit 1.1 in your backstory i thought it was something else but now I think you meant multibit HD 0.1.1......this is what happens when you drink the beer first and then do the typing! In any case....it did end up working for me in short order compared to trying to do anything in MBHD 0.5.1. and since I've ruined the world already, I might as well go back to drinking....you can keep the good luck!
Do you have your multibit HD wallet seed words? If you do you can install bread wallet on your phone and create a new wallet in it using your multibit HD wallet seed words. Afterwards your multibit Bitcoin balance will show in bread wallet, and you can send your coins wherever you like. That's the simplest solution, but you either need an iPhone or a recent android phone. Bread wallet won't install on older androids.
If you choose to install bread wallet make sure you install the real one. There are fakes that sometimes appear in the app stores that will steal your Bitcoins.
After you install it instead of choosing “New Wallet”, select “Restore from Backup” and enter your multibit HD wallet seed words.
A user called BioChanger tried it and said you just use your same twelve multibit wallet words in bread wallet. He says bread wallet does not support more than 12 words
For others with the same problem how does bread wallet work?
Bread wallet works it just requires the 12 words seen (It does not support more than 12 words)
Another user called TraderCal11 also says bread wallet successfully imported his multibit wallet words.
There's a more difficult technical solution. I walked two different users through extracting their private keys from their multibit HD wallets and importing them into electrum.
There are instructions in this thread that helped the first user.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.17347818
There are instructions in this thread that helped the second user.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/multibit-restoring-wallet-not-working-reset-also-not-working-funds-stuck-1785575
If you want to pm me I could walk you through it by pm.
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HCP found an android wallet that runs on older android phones and imports multibit HD wallet words. If your android phone can't run bread wallet then try "Simple Bitcoin Wallet".
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However, the latest reviews for "Simple Bitcoin Wallet" aren't very good. I haven't tested it myself, and you will have to make up your own mind if you want to risk it bearing in mind those reviews.
If you choose to install bread wallet make sure you install the real one. There are fakes that sometimes appear in the app stores that will steal your Bitcoins.
After you install it instead of choosing “New Wallet”, select “Restore from Backup” and enter your multibit HD wallet seed words.
A user called BioChanger tried it and said you just use your same twelve multibit wallet words in bread wallet. He says bread wallet does not support more than 12 words
For others with the same problem how does bread wallet work?
Bread wallet works it just requires the 12 words seen (It does not support more than 12 words)
Another user called TraderCal11 also says bread wallet successfully imported his multibit wallet words.
Thank you all! Solved this by importing keys into bread wallet. I'm fine with having it on my phone.
There's a more difficult technical solution. I walked two different users through extracting their private keys from their multibit HD wallets and importing them into electrum.
There are instructions in this thread that helped the first user.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.17347818
There are instructions in this thread that helped the second user.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/multibit-restoring-wallet-not-working-reset-also-not-working-funds-stuck-1785575
If you want to pm me I could walk you through it by pm.
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HCP found an android wallet that runs on older android phones and imports multibit HD wallet words. If your android phone can't run bread wallet then try "Simple Bitcoin Wallet".
For future reference, if you have an iOS or newer Android device, Breadwallet works with MultiBit HD seeds (tested with 12 and 18 word seeds)... If you have an older Android device "Simple Bitcoin Wallet" also supports MultiBit HD seeds (tested with 12 and 18 word seeds).
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However, the latest reviews for "Simple Bitcoin Wallet" aren't very good. I haven't tested it myself, and you will have to make up your own mind if you want to risk it bearing in mind those reviews.
Geoffrey,
As has been fairly obvious from all the "Password does not unlock the wallet" errors recently... MultiBit HD is a bit broken at the present time. The devs are apparently aware of the issue (https://github.com/keepkey/multibit-hd/issues/982) but no fix is currently available.
I have coded some python scripts that can extract the addresses and associated private keys from a MultiBit HD wallet file that contain unspent transaction outputs (ie. they have coins). It is a little technical, but not impossible to walk someone through via Skype.
Another user also coded something similar but I can't vouch for that software...
If you know anyone vaguely "computery" they should be able to get one of these recovery tools running for you so you can move your private keys to a different wallet (like Electrum).
I'd offer to meet up and help out, but it is a 25 hr flight from New Zealand
As has been fairly obvious from all the "Password does not unlock the wallet" errors recently... MultiBit HD is a bit broken at the present time. The devs are apparently aware of the issue (https://github.com/keepkey/multibit-hd/issues/982) but no fix is currently available.
I have coded some python scripts that can extract the addresses and associated private keys from a MultiBit HD wallet file that contain unspent transaction outputs (ie. they have coins). It is a little technical, but not impossible to walk someone through via Skype.
Another user also coded something similar but I can't vouch for that software...
If you know anyone vaguely "computery" they should be able to get one of these recovery tools running for you so you can move your private keys to a different wallet (like Electrum).
I'd offer to meet up and help out, but it is a 25 hr flight from New Zealand
Really sad, im using multibit classic and same problem. all sending out is unconfirm for few days.
Hello Neurotic Fish.
Actually it is Multibit HD.
I have an old classic wallet with a couple of coins in still but a few years ago put the bulk into a new Multibit HD wallet.
Thanks for the help though.
Actually it is Multibit HD.
I have an old classic wallet with a couple of coins in still but a few years ago put the bulk into a new Multibit HD wallet.
Thanks for the help though.
There's a good chance that your initial wallet was Multibit Classic, not HD. If I am right you may be able to find the original *.wallet file (open in Explorer %appdata% and look for Multibit), backup it (usb stick), open a copy with Multibit Classic and extract your private key, which you should import into Electrum (a wallet that handles better Bitcoin in 2017).
If my theory is correct then you have only one address in your wallet, so for every transaction you make the following thing happens:
all your money "leaves"
the money you wanted to transfer goes to the destination wallet
the rest of your money (the change) gets back to your wallet
I also expect that your newer transactions have very small fee, so are not confirmed.
I also expect that your wallet re-broadcast them now and then.
So the money is neither stolen nor lost, just you have to make sure you'll retrieve the (private) key to your money.
Again, if my theory is correct...
If my theory is correct then you have only one address in your wallet, so for every transaction you make the following thing happens:
all your money "leaves"
the money you wanted to transfer goes to the destination wallet
the rest of your money (the change) gets back to your wallet
I also expect that your newer transactions have very small fee, so are not confirmed.
I also expect that your wallet re-broadcast them now and then.
So the money is neither stolen nor lost, just you have to make sure you'll retrieve the (private) key to your money.
Again, if my theory is correct...
To add.
I don't think i have ever backed up this wallet. I realise that sounds v foolish!
Regards,
G
I don't think i have ever backed up this wallet. I realise that sounds v foolish!
Regards,
G
Hello.
I have a Multibit HD wallet with a significant number of coins now all unconfirmed.
I am not that computer or Bitcoin savvy (just lucky to buy early) and I am therefore looking for someone who can meet me in London (UK), who has a proven profile on this forum to help me with this issue.
I have read some of the existing threads and I'm concerned to try some of these recommendations to resolve the above for fear of making it worse.
Backstory:
- With the rising price my interest in bitcoin was rekindled.
- I opened my Multibit HD wallet which was a fairly old one (2015 i believe) and it recommended i update the multibit HD version which i decided not to do until id moved some coins off it.
- I then made some small transactions to a new wallet
- I went back a few days later to make more movements and it rejected my password.
- I was scared, I tried to do a system restore to an earlier date and this seemed to work
- I then had the issue again. I therefore tried the update to a newer version of Multibit 0.5.1 in the hope this would work.
- When i next logged on my password was ok but suddenly 70% of my coins were unconfirmed.
- I tried to repair and it didn't work. I tried to restore to an earlier date. When i did this it made 99% of my coins unconfirmed
- I also tried (with help of a friend) downloading multiunit HD 1.1 (v early version) and loading the wallet words into this. It loaded ok but had the same number of unconfirmed coins.
- I checked this morning and now all my coins are unconfirmed.
Questions
1. Has someone (multibit?) stolen my coins?
2. It seems reading the threads on here people have managed to recover coins from unconfirmed. is that the case?
Request
1. As said above I'm looking to meet someone who is London based who can help me on this. Either that or someone who can talk me through the steps on a phone or FaceTime call.
2. As also said in the title i'll happily pay and we can agree what that fee is. - I know lots of people offer advice on here for free but i would rather meet in real world or have a phone call than just do this by myself on the back of advice - unless I'm persuaded otherwise and you think theres not a risk i make this worse somehow.
I have a Multibit HD wallet with a significant number of coins now all unconfirmed.
I am not that computer or Bitcoin savvy (just lucky to buy early) and I am therefore looking for someone who can meet me in London (UK), who has a proven profile on this forum to help me with this issue.
I have read some of the existing threads and I'm concerned to try some of these recommendations to resolve the above for fear of making it worse.
Backstory:
- With the rising price my interest in bitcoin was rekindled.
- I opened my Multibit HD wallet which was a fairly old one (2015 i believe) and it recommended i update the multibit HD version which i decided not to do until id moved some coins off it.
- I then made some small transactions to a new wallet
- I went back a few days later to make more movements and it rejected my password.
- I was scared, I tried to do a system restore to an earlier date and this seemed to work
- I then had the issue again. I therefore tried the update to a newer version of Multibit 0.5.1 in the hope this would work.
- When i next logged on my password was ok but suddenly 70% of my coins were unconfirmed.
- I tried to repair and it didn't work. I tried to restore to an earlier date. When i did this it made 99% of my coins unconfirmed
- I also tried (with help of a friend) downloading multiunit HD 1.1 (v early version) and loading the wallet words into this. It loaded ok but had the same number of unconfirmed coins.
- I checked this morning and now all my coins are unconfirmed.
Questions
1. Has someone (multibit?) stolen my coins?
2. It seems reading the threads on here people have managed to recover coins from unconfirmed. is that the case?
Request
1. As said above I'm looking to meet someone who is London based who can help me on this. Either that or someone who can talk me through the steps on a phone or FaceTime call.
2. As also said in the title i'll happily pay and we can agree what that fee is. - I know lots of people offer advice on here for free but i would rather meet in real world or have a phone call than just do this by myself on the back of advice - unless I'm persuaded otherwise and you think theres not a risk i make this worse somehow.
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