Resyncing SPV file - Revision history

Strayorigin: Update SPV resync button label text & caption.

2025-04-23T03:28:07Z

Update SPV resync button label text & caption.

Strayorigin: Add section recommending connection to own Bitcoin node for persistent/slow SPV sync problems (incl. links); minor clarity improvements & heading fix.

2025-04-18T13:46:00Z

Add section recommending connection to own Bitcoin node for persistent/slow SPV sync problems (incl. links); minor clarity improvements & heading fix.

Strayorigin: removed mention of video guide, as it's now a dead link

2024-12-18T18:00:52Z

removed mention of video guide, as it's now a dead link

SuddenWhipVapor: /* Fix an incomplete SPV resync */

2024-06-24T21:41:04Z

Fix an incomplete SPV resync

SuddenWhipVapor: /* Fix an incomplete SPV resync */

2024-06-21T19:07:30Z

Fix an incomplete SPV resync

SuddenWhipVapor at 18:50, 21 June 2024

2024-06-21T18:50:59Z

SuddenWhipVapor at 12:45, 29 May 2024

2024-05-29T12:45:37Z

Strayorigin: added section and link to youtube guide video

2023-12-24T04:09:37Z

added section and link to youtube guide video

SuddenWhipVapor at 11:59, 30 November 2023

2023-11-30T11:59:27Z

Plebeian9000: add table of contents

2020-06-01T02:58:20Z

add table of contents

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 This is the recommended method if Bisq is operational.
 # Go to `Settings` > `Network Info`.
-# Click the `Delete SPV File and Resync` button.
+# Click the `RESYNC SPV WALLET` button.
 # Bisq will prompt you to restart the application '''twice'''. Follow the prompts carefully.
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 *Bisq '''may become unresponsive''' while syncing. Please be patient and let the process complete.}}
-[[File:Resync-spv-file.png|600px|thumb|left|Click the button under Settings > Network Info to resync the SPV file via the UI.]]
+[[File:Resync-spv-file.png|600px|thumb|left|Click the 'RESYNC SPV WALLET' button under Settings > Network Info.]]
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-'''Resyncing the SPV file''' can solve wallet issues such as incorrect balance showing, missing transactions, etc.
+'''Resyncing the SPV file''' (Simplified Payment Verification file, `bisq.spvchain`) can often solve wallet issues within Bisq, such as an incorrect balance showing, missing transactions, or other synchronization problems.
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-= How to Resync the SPV File =
+== How to Resync the SPV File ==
-It is best to initiate an SPV resync from within Bisq. Sometimes this isn't possible, so we include directions on how to initiative an SPV resync from your file system too.
+It is generally best to initiate an SPV file resync using the button within the Bisq application interface. However, if Bisq cannot start properly, you may need to initiate it manually via the file system.
-== From the Bisq interface ==
+=== From the Bisq Interface ===
-Go to <code>Settings</code> > <code>Network Info</code> and click <code>Delete SPV File and Resync</code>. Bisq will prompt you to restart twice, and depending on the age of your wallet and how many transactions it has, it may take a while to finish syncing. It is normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until syncing has finished.
+{{Admonition_Warn|'''Sync Time & Performance:'''
-[[File:Resync-spv-file.png|600px|thumb|left|Where to initiate an SPV resync from within the Bisq interface.]]
+[[File:Resync-spv-file.png|600px|thumb|left|Click the button under Settings > Network Info to resync the SPV file via the UI.]]
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-== From the file system ==
+=== From the File System ===
-Close Bisq, delete the <code>btc_mainnet/wallet/bisq.spvchain</code> from your [[Data_directory|data directory]], start Bisq, wait for it to load, and then '''restart Bisq again'''.
+{{Admonition_Warn|'''Sync Time & Performance:'''
-Bisq will not prompt you to restart it again—so don't forget to actually do it!
+=== Fix an Incomplete SPV Resync ===
-Depending on the age of your wallet and how many transactions it has, it may take a while to finish syncing. During syncing, it's normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until syncing has finished.
+{{Admonition_Note|When resuming an incomplete sync this way, the Bisq UI might load and show balances ''before'' the background sync is fully complete. Your balance may appear incorrect until the process finishes. You can repeat steps 1-4 if the sync gets interrupted again, allowing it to complete in stages.}}
-== Fix an incomplete SPV resync ==
+== Preventing Frequent or Slow Resyncs: Connect to Your Own Node ==
-If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>resyncSpv</code> file in the root folder of your [[Data_directory#Default_locations|data directory]] and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt. Important to note is that, after you do this, the UI will load before the SPV resync has finished, so the total amount of funds will not be correctly displayed until the block rescan is complete (you can repeat the previous procedure more than once if needed, so the resync can complete in several parts).
 [[Category:Use Cases]]

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 == Fix an incomplete SPV resync ==
 If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>resyncSpv</code> file in the root folder of your [[Data_directory#Default_locations|data directory]] and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt. Important to note is that, after you do this, the UI will load before the SPV resync has finished, so the total amount of funds will not be correctly displayed until the block rescan is complete (you can repeat the previous procedure more than once if needed, so the resync can complete in several parts).
 [[Category:Use Cases]]

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 == Fix an incomplete SPV resync ==
-If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>resyncSpv</code> file in the root folder of your [[Data_directory#Default_locations|data directory]] and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt. Important to note is that, after you do this, the UI will load before the SPV resync has finished, so the total amount of funds will not be correctly displayed until the block rescan is complete.
+If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>resyncSpv</code> file in the root folder of your [[Data_directory#Default_locations|data directory]] and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt. Important to note is that, after you do this, the UI will load before the SPV resync has finished, so the total amount of funds will not be correctly displayed until the block rescan is complete (you can repeat the previous procedure more than once if needed, so the resync can complete in several parts).
 == Video Guide ==

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 == Fix an incomplete SPV resync ==
-If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>resyncSpv</code> file in the root folder of your [[Data_directory#Default_locations|data directory]] and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt.
+If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>resyncSpv</code> file in the root folder of your [[Data_directory#Default_locations|data directory]] and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt. Important to note is that, after you do this, the UI will load before the SPV resync has finished, so the total amount of funds will not be correctly displayed until the block rescan is complete.
 == Video Guide ==

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	Depending on the age of your wallet and how many transactions it has, it may take a while to finish syncing. During syncing, it's normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until syncing has finished.		Depending on the age of your wallet and how many transactions it has, it may take a while to finish syncing. During syncing, it's normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until syncing has finished.
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		+	== Fix an incomplete SPV resync ==
		+	If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>resyncSpv</code> file in the root folder of your [[Data_directory#Default_locations\|data directory]] and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt.

	== Video Guide ==		== Video Guide ==

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	Depending on the age of your wallet and how many transactions it has, it may take a while to finish syncing. During syncing, it's normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until syncing has finished.		Depending on the age of your wallet and how many transactions it has, it may take a while to finish syncing. During syncing, it's normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until syncing has finished.
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−	~~== Fix an incomplete SPV resync ==~~
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−	If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>.spvresync</code> file in the wallet folder and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt.

	== Video Guide ==		== Video Guide ==

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	If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>.spvresync</code> file in the wallet folder and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt.		If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>.spvresync</code> file in the wallet folder and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt.
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		+	== Video Guide ==
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		+	A video guide of this process can be found on the [https://youtu.be/9oW4HqVz_sQ?si=a60iI_2GPkWJ84hA Bisq Youtube channel].

	[[Category:Use Cases]]		[[Category:Use Cases]]

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	Depending on the age of your wallet and how many transactions it has, it may take a while to finish syncing. During syncing, it's normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until syncing has finished.		Depending on the age of your wallet and how many transactions it has, it may take a while to finish syncing. During syncing, it's normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until syncing has finished.
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		+	== Fix an incomplete SPV resync ==
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		+	If the SPV resync hangs, and you have no choice other than restarting Bisq, only to find out the resync starts again from scratch, then, while Bisq is closed, delete the <code>.spvresync</code> file in the wallet folder and try again, Bisq should pick up from where it left off at the previous attempt.

	[[Category:Use Cases]]		[[Category:Use Cases]]

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	'''Resyncing the SPV file''' can solve wallet issues such as incorrect balance showing, missing transactions, etc.		'''Resyncing the SPV file''' can solve wallet issues such as incorrect balance showing, missing transactions, etc.
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		+	__TOC__

	= How to Resync the SPV File =		= How to Resync the SPV File =