Request: sweep private key

ManojNimbalkar / bitcoin-wallet

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Request: sweep private key #269

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

I gave away some paper wallets for Christmas. Friends are having problems 
transferring them back onto their smartphone. Sweeping private key would be a 
useful functionality. Blockchain.info does it very well.

What steps will reproduce the problem? (suggested scenario)
1. Tap options and select Back up Keys, then pick Sweep private key.
2. Snap a photo of private key.
3. Have all funds transferred to Android wallet.

Thanks,
M

Original issue reported on code.google.com by stron...@epsi.pl on 6 Jan 2014 at 9:10

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

The Bitcoin protocol does not support this. Using paper wallets is discouraged 
due to the inherent risks. I suggest the next time you give away Bitcoins, use 
a standard Bitcoin transaction.

Original comment by andreas....@gmail.com on 6 Jan 2014 at 9:14

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

Original comment by andreas....@gmail.com on 6 Jan 2014 at 9:15

Added labels: Type-Enhancement
Removed labels: Type-Defect

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago

Sweeping paper wallets is implemented since some versions.

Original comment by andreas....@gmail.com on 2 Sep 2014 at 8:51

Changed state: Fixed