Cannot restore data from backup because original BIP39 is deprecated

Browser Support Sync
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Description of the issue:
I cannot restore my data because my recovery phrase is made in deprecated version of Brave. I do not have any device with this data.

Steps to Reproduce (add as many as necessary): 1. 2. 3.

  1. Go to settings > sync > start using sync > I have a sync code
  2. Enter my sync phrase.
  3. Get message: This code was generated by a deprecated version of Brave, please upgrade your other device first

Reproduces how often:
Always

Brave Version(See the About Brave page in the main menu):
Version 1.52.126 Chromium: 114.0.5735.133 (Official Build) (arm64)

Type of devices currently running on the Sync chain in question:
Failing to use one. Trying to use only one MacBook first, then add an Android device.

Additional Information:
I want to learn how to restore my data.

2

Can you add the word at
https://alexeybarabash.github.io/25th-brave-sync-word/
As your 25th word?
If your phrase is already of 25 words, then just replace the 25th word with the one at above link

3

Yes, it worked. Why this change?

4

To add more security to the key.

5

@kamran read PSA: Current FAQ - #36 by Saoiray