HELP: Syncthing is redownloading already existing files!

Hashes no, but the endpoint I pointed to at least shows the number of blocks in the file. That shows the size in use. If it’s not 128 KiB blocks it’s large blocks. If it differs between the local and global version, that indicates a mismatch and download required.

I nuked now both indexes and am currently rebuilding. Will let you know how it goes.

After deleting the index on both sides, re-scanning, re-hashing both sides report a correct global state. Also downloading looks fine so far. I’m still a bit weary but hopeful.

Looks like rebuilding the indexes was the solution. It is a joy to watch it progressing (downloading only 90GB and re-using 710GB of existing data to make it worth 800GB). Thank you guys for this wonderful piece of FOSS and your ongoing support!

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