This error predominantly impacts users interacting with updated smartcard hardware layouts, such as the Belgian eID system or local governmental authentication hubs. When a card reader or government-issued portal encounters a newly issued card model but relies on legacy driver layers, it halts the handshake process and displays the R225 exception.

A variety of older smartcard reader chipsets fail to supply sufficient voltage or parse the data structures built into newer contactless or physical contact electronic ID cards. Sleep states on modern operating systems can also cause drivers to lose contact with the hardware. Dormant or Unactivated Cryptographic Certificates

Download the latest version from your national eID portal (e.g., Belgium eID ).