Can a USB-only hardware wallet still work without internet access?

The device can sign transactions offline, but the host software must eventually obtain chain data and broadcast the signed transaction.

The answer

The device can sign transactions offline, but the host software must eventually obtain chain data and broadcast the signed transaction.

What to do next

Distinguish offline signing from an air-gapped workflow; check your device's supported transport.

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