Recommendations for Lightweight Monero Wallets

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shr1mpNewbie
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#1Jan 26, 2017, 04:54 PM
Looking for a lightweight Monero wallet. Needs to be non-custodial and not require full sync. Like Electrum for BTC, you know?
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0xChadNewbie
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#2Jan 26, 2017, 05:14 PM
Sync time depends on the "Restore Height" you pick. If you're restoring an old wallet, it might take hours. New wallets should sync pretty quick, just a few minutes.
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topbl4stFull Member
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#3Jan 26, 2017, 09:26 PM
It's more than just that. Your device matters too. I switched to a stronger PC and syncing was way faster than my old laptop. Mobile wallets like Monerujo also take time. Don't run other apps while syncing.
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shr1mpNewbie
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#4Jan 27, 2017, 12:11 AM
Anyone know if there's a super lightweight Monero client? Something like Electrum that keeps my private keys safe?
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0xChadNewbie
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#5Jan 29, 2017, 09:51 AM
The ones you mentioned are about as light as it gets. Feather, for example, is like Electrum for Monero. But I can't really say how long it'll take to sync without knowing your device specs.
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shr1mpNewbie
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#6Jan 29, 2017, 04:22 PM
How long does syncing take with Feather?
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0xChadNewbie
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#7Jan 29, 2017, 05:57 PM
Have you even tried it since your original post months ago? You edited to say the answer's already been given. My first reply covers lightweight clients like Feather. More blocks mean longer sync times. Monero's sync speed can't match Electrum's.
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shr1mpNewbie
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#8Jan 29, 2017, 08:25 PM
I thought Monero's devs improved sync speed. I expected it to be faster now. Alright, got my answer. Closing this.
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