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Tutorial Article: Wallet Recovery

Use Wallet Recovery on Windows and Android to locally and securely find forgotten words or fix the order of 12-word and 24-word wallet recovery phrases.

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Local Processing & Privacy First

100% Local Computation: Your recovery phrase, optional Passphrase, seeds, and private keys are never transmitted to Black Fox or FoxNext servers.
Windows & Android Builds: Windows accelerates searches with multi-thread CPU and OpenCL GPU devices; Android runs a streamlined 5-tab interface with foreground/background service support.
4 Built-In UI Languages: Switch the app interface anytime between English (EN), Persian (FA), Russian (RU), and Chinese.

Application Tab Overview

Windows Tabs: Search, Recovery, Chains, Guide, Contact, and Activation.
Android Bottom Tabs: Search, Recovery, Networks, Guide, and More (Permanent activation & settings).
Activation Link: Obtain a permanent one-time device code anytime from the official Wallet Recovery activation page.

Figure 1: Search tab — Word slots/constraints, derivation presets, and CPU/GPU selection (Windows) — Windows

1. Defining Words, Derivation Paths & Hardware (Search)

In the first tab (Search) on Windows or Android, enter the words you recall so Wallet Recovery can test valid BIP-39 combinations:

Phrase Length & Search Mode: Choose 12 or 24 words. In Word slots mode, enter known words in their positions and leave unknown slots empty or type x. Switch to Word constraints to specify exact words, similar/typo candidates, optional word pools, or unknown positions.
Target Public Address: Entering your known public wallet address lets the engine match directly against it for much faster filtering.
Derivation & Presets: Keep the default MetaMask path or select Ledger path, Old Ledger path, account/index ranges, and an optional BIP-39 Passphrase.
Compute Devices (Windows): Check CPU threads and compatible OpenCL GPU adapters under Devices to maximize search speed.

Practical Speed Tip: Keep unknown slots realistic (around 4–5 missing words or fewer when possible) and fill in the target address or constraints to narrow combinations dramatically.

Figure 1: Search tab — Word slots/constraints, derivation presets, and CPU/GPU selection (Android) — Android

Figure 2: Network RPC filters, Start/Stop controls, Clear local data, and Recovery results (Windows) — Windows

2. Network Check, Running the Scan & Clearing Local Data

Scroll down inside the Search tab to configure optional network checks, start/stop controls, and results management:

Optional Read-Only Check: Without a target address, you can enable balance or activity checks across BNB, ETH, Polygon, Solana, or Tron. Only the derived public address is queried read-only.
Start, Stop & Order Rescue: Click Start search to track progress and valid BIP-39 Checksum counts. If all words are known in the wrong order, Wallet Recovery automatically rescues misordered checksums.
Results & Clear local data: Recovered matches appear in the results table and locally (results/wallet_results.json on Windows; private app storage on Android). Once your wallet is secured, click Clear local data to wipe stored sensitive output.

Figure 2: Network RPC filters, Start/Stop controls, Clear local data, and Recovery results (Android) — Android

Figure 3: Recovery tab — Scanning personal documents and images for recovery words (Windows) — Windows

3. Scanning Backups & Images with OCR (Recovery)

If you think you saved your recovery phrase inside a personal note or document, open the second tab (Recovery):

Supported Document Formats: Choose a file or folder containing unencrypted TXT, DOCX, or PDF files.
Optional Image OCR: Enable Read images with OCR to scan screenshots or photos for BIP-39 recovery words.
Encrypted Files Skipped: Password-protected files are skipped automatically; extracted candidate phrases appear directly in the output panel.

Figure 3: Recovery tab — Scanning personal documents and images for recovery words (Android) — Android

Figure 4: Chains tab — Read-only balance check across 5 blockchain networks (Windows) — Windows

4. Read-Only Multi-Chain Address Check (Chains / Networks)

Open Chains on Windows (or Networks on Android) to inspect any public address across major blockchains without exposing private keys:

5 Supported Blockchains: Check BNB, ETH, Polygon (MATIC/POL), Solana, and Tron simultaneously.
Custom RPC & Explorer URLs: Built-in public RPC endpoints work out of the box, and you can substitute your own custom RPC or explorer URL anytime.
Strictly Read-Only: Queries balances using only your public address—no transactions or asset transfers are ever created.

Figure 4: Chains tab — Read-only balance check across 5 blockchain networks (Android) — Android

Figure 5: Activation tab — Opening the official activation portal and entering your code (Windows) — Windows

5. Activation & Payment Methods (Windows & Android)

To unlock the full recovery engine on Windows or Android, obtain a permanent device-bound license code from the official Wallet Recovery activation page:

License Packages: On the activation & payment page, choose either a single-device package (1 code for Windows or Android) or a two-device bundle (2 codes usable on any combination of Windows and Android).
Method 1 — Credit / Debit Cards & Link (Visa / Mastercard / Link): Instant online checkout via Stripe; your activation code is delivered automatically upon confirmation.
Method 2 — Apple Pay / Google Pay: Fast one-tap checkout via Stripe on supported browsers and devices.
Method 3 — Cryptocurrency / USDT: Pay digitally via Cryptomus or submit a verified BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) transfer TX ID to claim your code.
Activating Inside the App: On Windows, open the Activation tab, click Activation or paste your code into Activation code, and press Activate. On Android, open More → Permanent activation and apply your code. Once bound, the license does not expire on that device.

Activation Privacy Guarantee: Only your Device ID and one-time activation code are sent during license binding—seed phrases and private keys are never transmitted. Always use the official activation page directly.

Figure 5: Activation tab — Opening the official activation portal and entering your code (Android) — Android

Figure 6: Guide tab — Built-in privacy notice, ethical guidelines, and path notes (Windows) — Windows

6. Built-In User Guide, Ethical Use & Updates (Guide)

The Guide tab keeps offline instructions, privacy rules, and ethical usage guidelines right inside the app:

Authorized Use Only: Designed solely to recover wallets you own or have explicit permission to test.
Private Local Storage: Windows stores form state in results/session.json and results in results/wallet_results.json; Android isolates files inside private app storage until you clear them.
Official Updates: Check for updates inside Android's More tab or download the latest official package directly from foxnext.net.

Figure 6: Guide tab — Built-in privacy notice, ethical guidelines, and path notes (Android) — Android

7. Troubleshooting & FAQ

Issue or Question	Likely Cause	Step-by-Step Fix
`Estimated combinations are too high`	Too many unknown `x` slots or unconstrained search scope.	Switch to `Word constraints`, add known/similar words or word pools, and fill in your `Target address` whenever known.
`Words match checksum, but derived address is different`	Wrong derivation preset, index range, or missing BIP-39 passphrase.	Test `MetaMask`, `Ledger path`, or `Old Ledger path` presets, expand `Index end`, and verify whether a passphrase was set.
`Activation code is missing or fails to bind`	Blockchain confirmation pending, wrong device ID, or order lookup needed.	Revisit the activation page with your payment reference/TX ID to retrieve your issued code, or contact support if you changed hardware.
`Recovery tab does not read my file`	The file is encrypted/password-protected or an unsupported archive.	Save an unencrypted copy as `TXT`, `DOCX`, or `PDF`, or enable `Read images with OCR` for screenshots.
`How should I clean up after recovering a wallet?`	Plaintext seed or private keys remain in local result files.	Move assets or back up the recovered phrase offline, then click `Clear local data` (or `Clear local results` on Android).

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