Difference between revisions of "Resyncing SPV file"
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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 | + | <!-- 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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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
| − | The default data directory locations can be found [ | + | 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 16:48, 27 April 2020
Problem
The Simplified Payment Verification (SPV) file may become corrupt and create Bisq wallet issues, such as a wallet not displaying the correct account balance.
Solution
Resync the SPV file by deleting it and then rebuilding it from the Bitcoin blockchain. Bisq can then retrieve accurate transaction information.
For more information, refer to Resync SPV chain
How to Resync the SPV File
- Open Bisq and click Settings
- In the Network Info tab click Delete SPV File and Resync
- Restart 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.
Help! I Can't Access the Bisq Settings Screen
If you can't open Bisq to access the Settings section, you can manually delete the btc_mainnet/wallet/bisq.spvchain from your data directory.
The default data directory locations can be found here. You will then need to manually restart Bisq twice to complete the resync.
