diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -1,8 +1,33 @@
 ## Description
 
-_Describe the change simply. Provide a reason for the change._
+### Problem or Issue being addressed
 
-_Include screenshots of any new or modified screens (or at least explain why they were omitted)_
+<!--
+Describe the problem this PR solves.
+Include background context, links to relevant issues, BIPs, discussions, etc.
+-->
+
+### Solution
+
+<!--
+Describe your approach and key technical implementation details.
+Explain why this approach was chosen.
+-->
+
+### Additional Information
+
+<!--
+Tradeoffs, follow-ups, limitations, or anything reviewers should be aware of.
+-->
+
+### Screenshots
+
+<!--
+Include screenshots for any new or modified screens.
+If omitted, explain why.
+-->
+
+---
 
 This pull request is categorized as a:
 
@@ -12,21 +37,51 @@ This pull request is categorized as a:
 - [ ] Documentation
 - [ ] Other
 
+---
+
 ## Checklist
 
-- [ ] I’ve run `pytest` and made sure all unit tests pass before submitting the PR
-
-If you modified or added functionality/workflow, did you add new unit tests?
-
-- [ ] No, I’m a fool
-- [ ] Yes
+#### I ran `pytest` locally
+- [ ] All tests passed before submitting the PR
+- [ ] I couldn't run the tests
 - [ ] N/A
 
-I have tested this PR on the following platforms/os:
+---
 
-- [ ] Raspberry Pi OS [Manual Build](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner/blob/dev/docs/manual_installation.md)
+#### I included screenshots of any new or modified screens
+
+Should be part of the PR description above.
+- [ ] Yes
+- [ ] No
+- [ ] N/A
+
+---
+
+#### I added or updated tests
+
+Any new or altered functionality should be covered in a unit test. Any new or updated sequences require FlowTests.
+- [ ] Yes
+- [ ] No, I’m a fool
+- [ ] N/A
+
+---
+
+#### I tested this PR hands-on on the following platform(s):
+- [ ] Raspberry Pi OS [Manual Build](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner/blob/dev/docs/raspberry_pi_os_build_instructions.md)
 - [ ] [SeedSigner OS](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner-os) on a Pi0/Pi0W board
-- [ ] Other
+- [ ] Emulator
 
+---
 
-Note: Keep your changes limited in scope; if you uncover other issues or improvements along the way, ideally submit those as a separate PR. The more complicated the PR the harder to review, test, and merge.
+#### I have reviewed these notes:
+* Keep your changes limited in scope.
+* If you uncover other issues or improvements along the way, ideally submit those as a separate PR.
+* The more complicated the PR, the harder it is to review, test, and merge.
+* We appreciate your efforts, but we're a small team of volunteers so PR review can be a very slow process.
+* Please only "@" mention a contributor if their input is truly needed to enable further progress.
+
+- [ ] I understand
+
+---
+
+Thank you! Please join our [Devs' Telegram group](https://t.me/seedsigner_new_devs) to get more involved.
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