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'''Resyncing the SPV file''' can solve wallet issues such as incorrect balance showing, missing transactions, etc.
  
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= How to Resync the SPV File =
  
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'''Problem'''
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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.
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The Simplified Payment Verification (SPV) file <!-- we didn't mention a file? Also, we're now mentioning a problem. --> may become corrupt <!-- "or falls out of sync" Out of sync from what? To say this we now need to explain it. Maybe just leave it as "may become corrupt"), -->  and create Bisq wallet issues, such as a wallet not displaying the correct account balance.
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== From the Bisq interface ==
  
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'''Solution'''
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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.
  
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Resync the SPV file by deleting it and then rebuilding it from the Bitcoin blockchain. Bisq can then retrieve accurate transaction information.  
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[[File:Resync-spv-file.png|600px|thumb|left|Where to initiate an SPV resync from within the Bisq interface.]]
  
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For more information, refer to [[Resync SPV chain]]
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== From the file system ==
  
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== How to Resync the SPV File ==
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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'''.
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<li> Open Bisq and click '''Settings'''</li>
 
  
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Bisq will not prompt you to restart it again—so don't forget to actually do it!
  
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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. It is normal for your machine to reach high CPU usage levels, and Bisq may not be responsive until the syncing has finished.
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<li>  In the '''Network Info''' tab click '''Delete SPV File and Resync''' </li>
 
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<li> Restart </li>
 
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<!-- Restart is confusing Is this user-initiated or this happens in response to step 3? --> After the Resync you are prompted to restart Bisq. The time to restart depends upon the age of your wallet and number of transactions. The CPU usage may be high and the Bisq application may not respond immediately, this is normal.
 
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== Help! I Can't Access the Bisq Settings Screen==
 
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If you can't open Bisq to access the Settings section, you can manually delete the <code>btc_mainnet/wallet/bisq.spvchain</code> from your [[Data_directory|data directory]].
 
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The default data directory locations can be found [[Backup_%26_Recovery|here]]. You will then need to manually restart Bisq '''twice''' to complete the resync.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 23:08, 31 May 2020

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

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.

From the Bisq interface

Go to Settings > Network Info and click Delete SPV File and Resync. 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.

Where to initiate an SPV resync from within the Bisq interface.

From the file system

Close Bisq, delete the btc_mainnet/wallet/bisq.spvchain from your data directory, start Bisq, wait for it to load, and then restart Bisq again.

Bisq will not prompt you to restart it again—so don't forget to actually do it!

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 the syncing has finished.

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