Downgrade firmware Model One

Before you start, please note that we do not recommend downgrading your firmware, unless there is a strong reason for it.

Installing custom firmware on your Trezor device could erase its memory and may make it unusable. Never use this process unless you really know what you are doing!

Process

  • With your device connected, navigate to the Device settings in Suite by clicking the "Settings" sign in the top-left corner and selecting the "Device" tab
  • To check which firmware version you currently have installed, scroll down to the ‘Firmware’ section, which displays the information about the firmware version:
Firmware settings screen showing current firmware version 1.13.0 (Universal) with an “Up to date” status and option to switch to Bitcoin-only.
  • To proceed with installing custom firmware, scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find the "Danger Area":
Danger area settings page with options to wipe device, set up wipe code, and install custom firmware.
  • Select the third option "Install firmware", which will bring up the "Install custom firmware" window:
Custom firmware installation window with steps to select compatible firmware and upload a .bin file.
  • For step 1, click the link "Download on github.com", which will take you to the Trezor firmware repository on Github:
GitHub repository page for trezor/data showing firmware folders and files, including T1B1 firmware binaries and commit history.
  • Select the firmware version you wish to install, and download the appropriate .bin file to your computer
GitHub file page for a Trezor firmware .bin file with options to view raw content and a highlighted download button.
  • In step 2—"Upload firmware"—you can either ‘drag and drop’ the downloaded file into the dashed box, or click the box and select the file manually:
Custom firmware installation window showing uploaded file “trezor-t1b1-1.12.1.bin” and Install Firmware button.
  • When you’ve done this, click the Install firmware button. You will then face a security checkpoint asking whether you have your Recovery Seed handy. Make sure that you do have your Recovery Seed with you, check the "Yes, I do!" box, and then click Continue
Wallet backup confirmation screen asking to confirm possession of backup before firmware installation.
  • You’ll then be prompted to reboot your Trezor in bootloader mode by clicking the Confirm button on the device:
Screen prompting user to confirm firmware update on their Trezor device, with illustration of pressing device button.
  • You’ll then be prompted once more to confirm this action on the device.
  • Once the process is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation dialogue, and can simply click Close to end the downgrade process:
Firmware installation progress screen showing installation from version 1.13.0 to custom firmware completed.
  • As you’ve downgraded your firmware, Trezor Suite will display an update banner at the bottom left of the app. If you want to update your device, simply click on ”Update now” and follow the instructions:
Notification banner stating “Trezor update now available” with Update now button.

When upgrading the device firmware, you do not have to download any files from the Trezor firmware Github repository, and the process is automated as much as possible.

Trezor Model One downgrade options

Installed FW versionPossible to downgrade
1.6.0 or olderYes, to any version
1.6.1No
1.6.2No
1.6.3No
1.7.0No
1.7.1Yes, to 1.7.0
1.7.2Yes, to 1.7.1 and 1.7.0
1.7.3No
1.8.0No
1.8.1Yes, to 1.8.0
1.8.2Yes, to 1.8.1 and 1.8.0
1.8.3Yes, to 1.8.2, 1.8.1 and 1.8.0
1.9.0Downgrading to 1.8.3, 1.8.2, 1.8.1 and 1.8.0 is possible, but it always erases the wallet.
1.9.1Yes, to 1.9.0 without erasing the wallet. 1.8.3 and older always erases the wallet.
1.9.2Yes, to 1.9.1 and 1.9.0 without erasing the wallet. 1.8.3 and older always erases the wallet.
1.9.3Yes, to 1.9.2, 1.9.1, and 1.9.0 without erasing the wallet. 1.8.3 and older always erases the wallet.
1.9.4Yes, to 1.9.3, 1.9.2, 1.9.1 and 1.9.0 without erasing the wallet. 1.8.3 and older always erases the wallet.
1.10.0No
1.10.1Yes, only to 1.10.0. Wallet won't get erased.
1.10.2Yes, to 1.10.1 and 1.10.0. Wallet won't get erased.
1.10.3Yes, to 1.10.2, 1.10.1 and 1.10.0. Wallet won't get erased.
1.10.4Yes, to 1.10.3, 1.10.2, 1.10.1 and 1.10.0. Wallet won't get erased.
1.10.5Yes, to 1.10.4, 1.10.3, 1.10.2 and 1.10.1. Wallet won't get erased.
1.11.1No
1.11.2Yes, to 1.11.1
1.12.1No
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