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Resetting Local Sync Data

Troubleshooting

Fix common issues with timers, sync, and app performance.

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Updated Jun 20266 min read
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Reset corrupted local sync cache on desktop or mobile when persistent sync errors occur.

When to reset

Reset local data only after trying: Sign out/in, Sync now, and restarting the app.

Reset clears all unsynced offline entries. Export or screenshot pending time before proceeding.

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What reset does

Deletes local cache, pending upload queue, and conflict records. Re-downloads your cloud timesheet.

Does not delete any data already synced to the server. Does not affect other devices.

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Reset on desktop

Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop apps.

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  1. 1

    Open the desktop app → Settings → Advanced

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  2. 2

    Click Reset local data

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  3. 3

    Confirm the warning about unsynced entries

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  4. 4

    The app restarts automatically

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  5. 5

    Sign in if prompted and verify your timesheet loaded correctly

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Reset on mobile

Mobile reset clears cache but preserves sign-in credentials.

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  1. 1

    Open the app → Profile → Advanced

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  2. 2

    Tap Reset cache

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  3. 3

    Confirm

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  4. 4

    Pull down on the timesheet to force refresh

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After reset

First sync may take 1–5 minutes depending on timesheet history size.

If sync errors persist after reset, the issue is likely server-side or network-related. See timer-not-syncing.

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Escalation

If reset does not resolve HUB-SYNC errors, send sync.log to support@hubnity.eu with your organization and member email.

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