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QubesOS 4.2+ Install Monero GUI and Trezor

Create qube

Create a new App Qube (e.g., whonix-monero). Select whonix-workstation-17 as the template. Assign it to use sys-whonix as the net qube.

Install Trezor package

In whonix-workstation-17 template qube:

sudo apt install trezor -y

Shutdown the template qube.

Install Monero GUI

Start whonix-crypto App Qube, download Monero GUI, extract and run it:

wget https://downloads.getmonero.org/gui/linux64
tar -xvjf linux64
cd monero-gui-v*
./monero-wallet-gui.AppImage

When asked to create a desktop entry, select “Yes”. It will create a Desktop file in ~/.local/share/applications/monero-gui.desktop. To create a desktop shortcut, open Qubes Manager, go to whonix-monero settings > Applications > select Monero GUI from left column and press “>”, then press “Apply” and “OK” buttons.

Create wallet

Insert your Trezor device and unlock it. Attach it to whonix-monero qube by using “Qubes Devices” widget in panel, Trezor will be listed as ..._SatoshiLabs_TREZOR_... device.

In Monero GUI, select “Create a new wallet from hardware”.

Select hardware wallet model. If you used this wallet before, select “Restore a wallet from device”. If you don’t know your exact restore height, input estimated (but earlier) date of wallet creation in format YYYY-MM-DD. If you used passphrase (not password!) when creating this wallet, input it; otherwise, leave it empty.

Come up with a secure password for your wallet.

Wait until blockchain synchronization is complete.