# Byron wallet restored with 0 balance **URL:** \ **Category:** Community Technical Support\ **Created:** [10 February 2021 02:18 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123 "2021-02-10T02:18:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![RMO111](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5f8ce5/32.png) [@RMO111](https://forum.cardano.org/u/RMO111)\ **Post date:** [18 February 2021 19:05 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/41 "2021-02-18T19:05:37Z")
I installed the wallet on my laptop, printed all info and stored this. When I send the ADA to this wallet I copied the wallet address from the wallet on my laptop. I cannot import the old files as I deleted the old wallet after trying for days to sync it and it just did not work. I setup a new wallet as I still had my precious seed phrase ---
**Author:** ![FINANCIALFREEDOM\_CJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/financialfreedom_cj/32/26472_2.png) [@FINANCIALFREEDOM\_CJ](https://forum.cardano.org/u/FINANCIALFREEDOM_CJ)\ **Post date:** [20 February 2021 04:16 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/42 "2021-02-20T04:16:52Z")
I believe that this is what is going on. I moved my ADA from daedulus with a 12 seed word phrase to 15 seed word Yoroi test net to stake for rewards. This week I decided to transfer it to Shelley and there is zero balance in it. A guy tried to help me here but to no avail. Fortunately, I have Yoroi tesnet open and can see the balance there. I have been reading through posts here. This many people cannot be having problems seeing 0 balances. I am not new in Crypto and I have been on the block for a while. There is no way this many people can be having these issues. ---
**Author:** ![OV2019](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/df705f/32.png) [@OV2019](https://forum.cardano.org/u/OV2019)\ **Post date:** [14 March 2021 00:28 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/43 "2021-03-14T00:28:01Z")
The problem still persists, I confirm there is still 0 balance when restoring an old wallet. I have the address and transaction in the block explorer and it won’t show up in Daedalus. Two years ago I sent the ADA to my Ledger which was connected to Daedalus and now all accounts show 0 balance. Is there an open Reddit thread or a public response to this huge problem? ---
**Author:** ![OV2019](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/df705f/32.png) [@OV2019](https://forum.cardano.org/u/OV2019)\ **Post date:** [14 March 2021 00:30 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/44 "2021-03-14T00:30:09Z")
Do you have any updates on the issue? You figured out the problem quite clearly. ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [14 March 2021 00:38 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/45 "2021-03-14T00:38:34Z")
Did u tried to connect ur ledger to a byron wallet right? Yoroi or daedalus- add wallet - byron - pair/connect ledger right? Ur ledger live and cardano app are up to date? Is this the laptop wher first daledalus (2 years ago) was installed? Cheers, ---
**Author:** ![OV2019](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/df705f/32.png) [@OV2019](https://forum.cardano.org/u/OV2019)\ **Post date:** [14 March 2021 01:02 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/46 "2021-03-14T01:02:10Z")
I freshly installed Daedalus. I started by entering my 12-word keyphrase. After syncing 100%, the balance is 0 and no transactions. I updated my Ledger Nano S and exported my keys from the Ledger to Daedalus. After syncing the transaction log with the blockchain, 0 balance and no transactions. I tried again with the 12-word phrase, it was already registered. I recovered my old data from Appdata/Roaming and imported the secret key, it was the same wallet again, already registered. I know the wallet address and see the ADA in the block explorer. All software is up to date and it’s the same PC. ---
**Author:** ![Arnis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@Arnis](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Arnis)\ **Post date:** [17 April 2021 15:37 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/47 "2021-04-17T15:37:59Z")
Hi, there. Any news on the updating? I have tried to connect my Daedalus wallet first time in 4 years or smth. Guess what, the wallet shows exactly 0. I see that imnot the only one having this issue. I have the 12 word phrase, the synch went well up to 100%. It shows Byron type, and i dont have the “receive funds” option. Only send. The history tab is empty. I mean, it looks like ive just created a new account, all the funds are wiped out. Is this even legal? I cant even see what is my wallets ID to check if any ADA are still there. That really suqs. ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [17 April 2021 16:12 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/48 "2021-04-17T16:12:38Z")
This is the laptop/desktop where u installed first time the daedalus wallet? If yes, try to locate the secret.key file and use the import option > **[Importing wallets](https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000623463-Importing-wallets)** > > The wallet import feature has been reenabled in Daedalus 3.3.0. This feature enables you to import wallets from ‘secret.key’ files of old versions of Daedalus (Daedalus version 0.15.1 and before.) ... ---
**Author:** ![Arnis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@Arnis](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Arnis)\ **Post date:** [21 April 2021 16:50 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/49 "2021-04-21T16:50:16Z")
Hi, thank you for the answer. I did that as well, both on Deadalus and Daedalus flight. Still the balance is 0.00. How can i try to find to locate my wallet’s ID? it doesnt stand there anywhere. Also, i dont get any replies from the IOHK. I was thinking maybe i can track somehow to check if there is any balance there? (even though i know i have never used them anywhere 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Arnis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@Arnis](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Arnis)\ **Post date:** [21 April 2021 16:55 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/50 "2021-04-21T16:55:12Z")
Oh yea, and i forgot to mention it still stands as Byron, and i cant receive/request funds. ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [23 April 2021 20:26 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/51 "2021-04-23T20:26:50Z")
U restored an old byron wallet… if u wi want to create a shelley wallet then create a new shelley wallet (bkp the new 24 seed words) and start receiving funds… for the byron walllet it seems u restored another wallet which has no funds… try to find the correct 12 seed words ---
**Author:** ![Myron\_Ramirez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/myron_ramirez/32/34011_2.png) [@Myron\_Ramirez](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Myron_Ramirez)\ **Post date:** [27 April 2021 22:52 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/52 "2021-04-27T22:52:18Z")
Bump on this. Same exact issue. I have the correct seed for my Byron wallet. Restores to 0 balance. Anyone figure this out? I have a significant amount on the line. ---
**Author:** ![viralgod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ecccb3/32.png) [@viralgod](https://forum.cardano.org/u/viralgod)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2021 09:05 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/53 "2021-06-07T09:05:20Z")
I have the same exact issue. I do not see a real solution on this thread. What to do? ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2021 09:08 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/54 "2021-06-07T09:08:45Z")
if u have the old files on your laptop/pc try to find the secret.key and use import option when u are trying to restore the wallet > **[Importing wallets](https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000623463-Importing-wallets)** > > The wallet import feature has been reenabled in Daedalus 3.3.0. This feature enables you to import wallets from ‘secret.key’ files of old versions of Daedalus (Daedalus version 0.15.1 and before.) ... ---
**Author:** ![viralgod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ecccb3/32.png) [@viralgod](https://forum.cardano.org/u/viralgod)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2021 09:16 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/55 "2021-06-07T09:16:42Z")
thanks for the quick response. I do not have the old file, only the 12 word recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2021 09:23 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/56 "2021-06-07T09:23:15Z")
Ok, try to restore on [adalite.io](http://adalite.io) do u see any transactions history? ---
**Author:** ![viralgod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ecccb3/32.png) [@viralgod](https://forum.cardano.org/u/viralgod)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2021 13:21 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/57 "2021-06-07T13:21:29Z")
honestly, not comfortable using 3rd party browser wallet… even if it´s super legit… ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2021 13:23 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/58 "2021-06-07T13:23:23Z")
Ok, then in daedalus do u see any transactions history? ---
**Author:** ![viralgod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ecccb3/32.png) [@viralgod](https://forum.cardano.org/u/viralgod)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2021 13:39 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/59 "2021-06-07T13:39:31Z")
nope none at all… after reading the thread it seems it really is a problem with the wallet update? ---
**Author:** ![viralgod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ecccb3/32.png) [@viralgod](https://forum.cardano.org/u/viralgod)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2021 17:22 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123/60 "2021-06-07T17:22:37Z")
and also no receive/tab addresses, so same problem as many other posters… IOHK support claims incorrect recovery phrase, but is 100% correct… not sure why they would issue that response when many holders have the same problem… [Previous page](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.cardano.org/t/byron-wallet-restored-with-0-balance/47123.md?page=4)