Google had removed the Trust Wallet app from the Google Play Store. This happened even after the Trust Wallet team appealed to Google after a period because they received a warning email that Google intended to take some action. The Trust Wallet app was removed while the group waited for Google’s response to its appeal. However, shortly after the apps removal, Google has restored the app back on the platform. Earlier, SEC Philipino requested Google Play Store to remove Binance, the parent company of Trust Wallet, from the store.
Trust Wallet Remained Temporarily Available via APK Amid Google Play Store Removal
However, there was not much to worry about because users were still able to download Trust Wallet as an APK for Android on the official Trust Wallet website. Although this was a temporary patch, you should be able to access and use Trust Wallet as the Trust Wallet team communicated with Google to get them to restore Trust Wallet back on Play Store.
In the future, the Trust Wallet app users who already have the application on their Android devices should be at ease because the app will maintain all its functions as usual, and your funds will be secure, no subject to manipulation. In case of uninstallation of the app, reinstallation of the application will not be possible until it is listed back on Google Play Store.
Trust Wallet Team Successful to Resolve Google Play Store Removal
In the meantime, do not inspect any foreign applications for Trust Wallet, report to be on Google Play. They likely be malicious with a motive of compromise, stealing your funds. Downloading the Trust Wallet app from Google Play is now available again or you can use the official website’s download option.
Having the Trust Wallet application removed from Google Play was an inconvenience to users. However, the team at Trust Wallet actively worked to resolve the issue and made the app accessible. In the meantime, users were able download the app through the APK download link available on the official website while taking necessary precautions to protect the funds and any other information.