Cake Wallet Enhances Background Sync and Launches Payment Notifications

Cake Wallet has released version 4.27.0, bringing several improvements to enhance your cryptocurrency experience. Notable features include enhanced background sync and payment notifications.

New, Enhanced Background Sync

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, using your assets shouldn't require constantly opening your wallet. Our enhanced background sync and new payment notifications give you peace of mind by ensuring your wallet stays current and you're alerted to any transaction activity—all while respecting your privacy and device resources. These quality-of-life improvements mean less time managing your wallet and more time focusing on what matters to you.

Enhanced Background Synchronization

We've been seeing lots of love for our new background sync functionality on Android—and now we're making the feature even better.

Background sync is a real game changer for Monero. I don't have to wait for syncing anymore, I love it. Cake Wallet has done a lot for XMR.
— Reddington (@undetectedtx) April 1, 2025

We've expanded background sync from only Monero to all cryptocurrencies in Cake Wallet, with the exception of Decred.
We've added more syncing options, including:
1. Require unmetered network to only synchronize on networks where bandwidth isn't a concern.
2. Synchronize on low battery to prevent syncing during critical moments.
3. Synchronize only when charging to prevent syncing on battery power altogether.
4. Synchronize only when device is not being used to only sync when your device is idle.
5. Send notifications about new transactions to be notified about your Cake Wallet activity when the app is closed.

Awesome improvements to background sync in @cakewallet! pic.twitter.com/OxCzAdBnzh
— monerobull (@monerobull) April 29, 2025

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To get started with background sync: Navigate to any supported wallet, enter our menu and tap Connection and sync, then Background sync, and configure the feature to your preferences.

Payment Notifications

You can now receive notifications for both sent and received transactions. These payment notifications are displayed when background sync is enabled, helping you stay informed of your wallet activity without opening the app. Notifications can be set up in the same location as Background sync.

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Setting up Payment Notifications in Cake Wallet

Other Updates

• WalletConnect Improvements: The update includes WalletConnect enhancements, ensuring better connectivity with decentralized applications.

• General Bug Fixes and UI Improvements: As with every update, this release includes various bug fixes and UI/UX improvements to provide a smoother experience.

Get it now!

Download the latest update today from your app store and explore all the new features and improvements!

With this latest release, Cake Wallet continues to be a leading privacy-focused, open source cryptocurrency wallet for your safety. We were the first major cross-platform Monero wallet, and the first to implement new privacy tech like Silent Payments for Bitcoin, MWEB for Litecoin, and more. Enjoy the new update and please leave your feedback on our forum! Share this blog on socials and tag us for some love back.