Troubleshooting Common Sync Issues in Mycelium Wallet

Occasionally, users may experience issues where the Mycelium wallet appears to have trouble synchronizing with the Bitcoin network, showing an incorrect balance or outdated transaction status. This is usually a connectivity issue rather than a problem with your funds, which are safely recorded on the blockchain. The first step in troubleshooting is to check your internet connection. If that is stable, the mycelium wallet has built-in tools to help. Within the settings, there is often an option to “resync” or “rescan” the blockchain. This forces the wallet to clear its local transaction cache and download and verify all data from its connected peers from scratch. This process can take some time if you have a long transaction history but will often resolve discrepancies. If problems persist, you can try changing the node you are connected to in the settings, as your current node might be experiencing issues. In the rare worst-case scenario, you can always restore your wallet from your seed phrase into a new installation of Mycelium or another compatible wallet. This process will definitively sync your balance correctly, as it rebuilds your wallet’s view from the immutable blockchain itself.