Why does a 20-word Trezor backup not restore in my 24-word wallet app?

A 20-word Trezor backup commonly uses SLIP39, not BIP39. A different word count and backup standard can make generic recovery screens incompatible.

The answer

A 20-word Trezor backup commonly uses SLIP39, not BIP39. A different word count and backup standard can make generic recovery screens incompatible.

What to do next

Identify whether the wallet expects SLIP39 and restore only on a device or app documenting support.

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