# Bisq v1 stuck at ~95–96% SPV sync on startup (Linux), cannot reach Settings → Network

**URL:** <https://bisq.community/t/bisq-v1-stuck-at-95-96-spv-sync-on-startup-linux-cannot-reach-settings-network/13480>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [January 29, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/bisq-v1-stuck-at-95-96-spv-sync-on-startup-linux-cannot-reach-settings-network/13480 "2026-01-29T22:58:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![fo102](https://bisq.community/letter_avatar/fo102/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@fo102](https://bisq.community/u/fo102)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/bisq-v1-stuck-at-95-96-spv-sync-on-startup-linux-cannot-reach-settings-network/13480/1 "2026-01-29T22:58:24Z")

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## **Post body**

Hi everyone,

I’m running into a persistent issue with **Bisq v1 on Linux (Mint, x86\_64)** where the application **gets stuck around 95–96% SPV sync** on startup and never completes, even when left running overnight.

Because Bisq never fully finishes loading, I **cannot navigate to Settings → Network** to apply recommended fixes from the UI.

**Environment**

- OS: Linux Mint (x86\_64)

- Bisq version: v1.9.21

- Network: Built-in Tor

- Internet: stable, machine left running (no sleep/standby)

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### **What happens**

- Bisq starts normally

- Tor eventually connects (onion icon turns green)

- SPV sync progresses to ~95–96%

- Sync stalls indefinitely and never completes

- UI remains blocked at the startup screen

I have left Bisq running **overnight with no progress**.

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### **What I have already tried**

- Deleted SPV chain (via Bisq UI when prompted)

- Deleted Tor directory via Bisq’s “connection problems” dialog

- Restarted Bisq multiple times

- Verified Tor eventually connects

- Ensured system does not sleep or suspend

- Previously resolved older DAO/startup errors (no longer present)

Despite this, the SPV sync continues to stall at the same point.

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### **Questions**

1. Is **SPV sync hanging at ~96%** a known issue with recent Bisq v1 releases?

2. Is switching to a **local Bitcoin Core node** the recommended workaround for persistent SPV sync stalls?

3. Are there specific **log files** I should attach that are most helpful for diagnosing SPV sync freezes?

Happy to provide logs or additional system details if needed.

Thanks in advance.

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**Author:** ![suddenwhipvapor](https://bisq.community/user_avatar/bisq.community/suddenwhipvapor/32/3291_2.png) [@suddenwhipvapor](https://bisq.community/u/suddenwhipvapor)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/bisq-v1-stuck-at-95-96-spv-sync-on-startup-linux-cannot-reach-settings-network/13480/2 "2026-01-30T08:49:05Z")

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update to 1.9.22 🙂

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**Author:** ![fo102](https://bisq.community/letter_avatar/fo102/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@fo102](https://bisq.community/u/fo102)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/bisq-v1-stuck-at-95-96-spv-sync-on-startup-linux-cannot-reach-settings-network/13480/3 "2026-02-11T18:17:05Z")

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Hi **suddenwhipvapor** ,

Thanks again for helping me previously — your advice solved my earlier sync issue, really appreciate it 🙏

I’m facing a new problem now. My Bisq was stuck around **95–96% SPV sync** , and after deleting the `db` folder (as suggested) it only synced successfully once I upgraded to **v1.9.22**.

Now Bisq opens normally, but:

- All **Fiat Payment Accounts are gone**

- My **account age / reputation seems lost**

- Wallet funds are still intact

I later found the deleted **`db` folder in Trash** , restored it, and I also still have a **Bisq\_BACKUP** from before the reset. Bisq is now asking me to **select a path for FiatPaymentAccounts** , but I’m unsure which folder to use to correctly restore my old account/reputation.

Is it still possible to recover Fiat accounts + reputation from the old `db` or backup? And which exact folder should I point Bisq to?

Thanks again for any help 🙏

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**Author:** ![suddenwhipvapor](https://bisq.community/user_avatar/bisq.community/suddenwhipvapor/32/3291_2.png) [@suddenwhipvapor](https://bisq.community/u/suddenwhipvapor)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/bisq-v1-stuck-at-95-96-spv-sync-on-startup-linux-cannot-reach-settings-network/13480/4 "2026-02-12T11:04:51Z")

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I have replied to your other post