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[GH-ISSUE #4645] [Bug] Seems all my data is lost after update to v.0.4.7 #2080

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opened 2026-03-23 21:19:30 +00:00 by mirror · 13 comments

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Originally created by @Twilightssuperb on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/4645

Bug Description

I'd just downloaded and unpacked 0.4.7 ZIP-file, started AppFlowy.exe and got... empty start screen with suggestion to login, although I have local account. Then I decided that it's weird error and press Continue with anonymous account. But got empty data sidebar. Tried to switch some data folders, but nothing again!

I have only 1 AppFlowy instance on my PC.

Attached yesterday log-file (v.0.4.5) and today (with update)
log_2024-02-10.txt
log_2024-02-11.txt

How to Reproduce

See above.

Expected Behavior

All was OK before update

Operating System

Win 8.1 x64

AppFlowy Version(s)

0.4.7 (x64-86 ZIP-version from Github)

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Additional Context

IDK what to do and how restore my data. I don't believe it's really gone.

If there is essential bug, publish update v.0.4.8.1, no v.0.4.9. :)

Originally created by @Twilightssuperb on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/4645 ### Bug Description I'd just downloaded and unpacked 0.4.7 ZIP-file, started `AppFlowy.exe` and got... empty start screen with suggestion to login, although I have local account. Then I decided that it's weird error and press `Continue with anonymous account`. But got empty data sidebar. Tried to switch some data folders, but nothing again! I have only 1 AppFlowy instance on my PC. Attached yesterday log-file (v.0.4.5) and today (with update) [log_2024-02-10.txt](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/files/14233641/log_2024-02-10.txt) [log_2024-02-11.txt](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/files/14233642/log_2024-02-11.txt) ### How to Reproduce See above. ### Expected Behavior All was OK before update ### Operating System Win 8.1 x64 ### AppFlowy Version(s) 0.4.7 (x64-86 ZIP-version from Github) ### Screenshots _No response_ ### Additional Context IDK what to do and how restore my data. I don't believe it's really gone. If there is essential bug, publish update v.0.4.8.1, no v.0.4.9. :)

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2026-03-23 21:19:31 +00:00

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024):

If you downgrade the app to v0.4.6, can you open your existing data folder?

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024): If you downgrade the app to v0.4.6, can you open your existing data folder?

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2026-03-23 21:19:31 +00:00

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@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024):

@annieappflowy, no. ☹ V.0.4.6 shows empty sidebar again. IDK what was happened... I see some huge DB-files at AppFlowy data folder, so it looks my data isn't erased. 🤷‍♂️

@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024): @annieappflowy, no. ☹ V.0.4.6 shows empty sidebar again. IDK what was happened... I see some huge DB-files at AppFlowy data folder, so it looks my data isn't erased. 🤷‍♂️

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2026-03-23 21:19:31 +00:00

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@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024):

Also UI language unexplainably switched to Russian (OS settings) from English.

@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024): Also UI language unexplainably switched to Russian (OS settings) from English. ![image](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/7080928/b5148a86-5b88-44e3-b233-88a1037f9711)

mirror commented

2026-03-23 21:19:32 +00:00

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@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024):

Hi @Twilightssuperb, I've reviewed the logs and couldn't replicate the error you encountered. However, I noticed the errors from logs file, it did help me to locate the issue.

Your data is stored on your local disk and can be restored. If you need assistance, please send me a direct message on Discord. For your information, I've temporarily removed version 0.4.7 and will create a new version once I fix the bug

@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024): Hi @Twilightssuperb, I've reviewed the logs and couldn't replicate the error you encountered. However, I noticed the errors from logs file, it did help me to locate the issue. Your data is stored on your local disk and can be restored. If you need assistance, please send me a direct message on Discord. For your information, I've temporarily removed version 0.4.7 and will create a new version once I fix the bug

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2026-03-23 21:19:32 +00:00

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@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024):

Have you launched multiple instances of AppFlowy simultaneously?

No, I marked that I have only 1 AppFlowy instance.

Are you using AppFlowy's cloud services, or just local?

Just local, but data is stored at OneDrive folder.

I've temporarily removed version 0.4.7

Oh, I just noticed more font size settings for text (new feature since 0.4.6), it gladded me so much.

Could you tell me, which data directory is correct — root C:\...\OneDrive\AppFlowy or some inner directory, inside \AppFlowy\...? I'm confused, sorry.

I can attach here more logs.

@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2024): > Have you launched multiple instances of AppFlowy simultaneously? No, I marked that I have only 1 AppFlowy instance. > Are you using AppFlowy's cloud services, or just local? Just local, but data is stored at OneDrive folder. > I've temporarily removed version 0.4.7 Oh, I just noticed more font size settings for text (new feature since 0.4.6), it gladded me so much. ___ Could you tell me, which data directory is correct — root `C:\...\OneDrive\AppFlowy` or some inner directory, inside `\AppFlowy\...`? I'm confused, sorry. ![image](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/7080928/f5ab9947-2b27-4595-b5b4-7b09f9ee255c) I can attach here more logs.

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@singhayushh commented on GitHub (Feb 12, 2024):

just curious, does this issue have to do with the directory name?

@singhayushh commented on GitHub (Feb 12, 2024): just curious, does this issue have to do with the directory name?

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@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 13, 2024):

@Twilightssuperb From the logs, I can tell your folder is appflowy_aHR0cHM6Ly9iZXRhLmFwcGZsb3d5LmNsb3Vk . But in order to use it. it requires to modify the cache.db file. You can send the cache.db file to me via discord. I can update the record inside the db(The cache.db doesn't contain any private data.).

@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 13, 2024): @Twilightssuperb From the logs, I can tell your folder is `appflowy_aHR0cHM6Ly9iZXRhLmFwcGZsb3d5LmNsb3Vk` . But in order to use it. it requires to modify the cache.db file. You can send the cache.db file to me via discord. I can update the record inside the db(The cache.db doesn't contain any private data.).

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@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 13, 2024):

just curious, does this issue have to do with the directory name?

Yes, each directory corresponds to a different user's data.

@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 13, 2024): > just curious, does this issue have to do with the directory name? Yes, each directory corresponds to a different user's data.

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@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 13, 2024):

@Twilightssuperb I've opened the link but I can't download the file.

@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 13, 2024): @Twilightssuperb I've opened the link but I can't download the file.

mirror commented

2026-03-23 21:19:33 +00:00

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@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 13, 2024):

@Twilightssuperb. Please give me a moment to finish the documentation on this topic. I'll notify you as soon as it's ready

@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 13, 2024): @Twilightssuperb. Please give me a moment to finish the documentation on this topic. I'll notify you as soon as it's ready

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2026-03-23 21:19:33 +00:00

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@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 14, 2024):

@Twilightssuperb For a quick try, download version 0.4.8, open it, and you should see the continuous anonymous session button. After clicking the button, it should bring you to the original data folder.

If it doesn't work. I've created a guide on how to restore local user data, which you can find here, @Twilightssuperb. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me. For immediate responses, feel free to send a direct message to me on Discord.

@appflowy commented on GitHub (Feb 14, 2024): @Twilightssuperb For a quick try, download version 0.4.8, open it, and you should see the `continuous anonymous session` button. After clicking the button, it should bring you to the original data folder. If it doesn't work. I've created a guide on how to restore local user data, which you can find [here](https://docs.appflowy.io/docs/appflowy/product/data-storage#restore-specific-local-user-data-manually), @Twilightssuperb. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me. For immediate responses, feel free to send a direct message to me on Discord.

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2026-03-23 21:19:33 +00:00

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@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 14, 2024):

@appflowy, thx for guide. I open flowy-database.db and see... empty (!) user workspace table, so IDK what to add in cache.db

Also I backed up my data, then decided to delete all AppFlowy files, so I don't have almost none old logs. 😅 Just three files. I know my user id & workspace id but no user workspace.

Well, we should better talk on Discord, yes?

@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 14, 2024): @appflowy, thx for guide. I open `flowy-database.db` and see... empty (!) user workspace table, so IDK what to add in cache.db ![image](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/7080928/d740eadb-32a8-42ff-9091-bddbe3193c8c) Also I backed up my data, then decided to delete all AppFlowy files, so I don't have almost none old logs. 😅 Just three files. I know my `user id` & `workspace id` but no `user workspace`. Well, we should better talk on Discord, yes?

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@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 14, 2024):

Oh, I've just imported my data from unpacked zip-file, I didn't change any DB-file. Finally I see my notes list at sidebar... Seems my problem is solved.

@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 14, 2024): Oh, I've just imported my data from unpacked zip-file, I didn't change any DB-file. Finally I see my notes list at sidebar... Seems my problem is solved.

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[PR #2093] [MERGED] fix: double asterisk to bold fixes #2080 #5089