How to completely delete progress in Homescapes on Android

Many mobile device users sooner or later face a situation where they need to start a popular puzzle from the very beginning. In the case of Homescapes this may be caused by the desire to try other strategies for completing levels or the need to correct errors in the game profile. However, simply reinstalling the application often does not give the desired result, since progress is saved in cloud storage.

To really start the game from scratch, you need to perform a number of specific actions to clear local data and unlink from social networks. This process requires care, as all your achievements, stars and purchased bonuses will be irretrievably lost. In this article, we will analyze in detail all the available methods for resetting progress on devices running Android.

Why a simple reinstallation does not delete progress

Modern mobile games, including those developed by the studio Playrix, actively use cloud technologies to save user data. When you first launch Homescapes, the game prompts you to link your account to Facebook or Google Play Games. This is done not only to restore progress when changing devices, but also to synchronize between the tablet and smartphone.

If you simply delete the application icon from the desktop or use the standard uninstall function in the settings, the local game files will disappear. However, the server copy of your profile will remain intact. When you re-install and log in to the same account, the system will automatically update the saved level, the number of coins and the state of the mansion.

That is why, for a complete reset, you need to work on two components simultaneously: the device’s local storage and binding to external services. Ignoring at least one of these steps will result in you continuing the game from the same place where you left off.

⚠️ Attention: Before starting the procedure, make sure that you are really ready to lose all the accumulated progress. It will be technically impossible to recover deleted data after completing all the steps, even if you contact developer support.

Unlinking from social networks and Google Play

The first and most critical stage is breaking the connection between the game client and cloud services. Most often, progress is synchronized via Facebook, so this is where you should start. Go to the settings of the social network itself through a browser or the official application on your smartphone.

In the security and applications section, find a list of connected third-party services. You need to find there Homescapes and click the "Delete" or "Disable" button. This action prevents the game from automatically signing into your profile upon launch. A similar procedure should be checked in your account settings Googleif synchronization took place through game services.

After completing these steps, the game will no longer be able to automatically load your old save. However, this does not yet guarantee a clean start if cached data remains on the device. Therefore, the next step will be to work with the settings of the smartphone itself.

• 🔓 Go to the security settings Facebook and find the "Applications and Sites" section.
• 🗑️ Find in the list Homescapes and select the option to remove access.
• 📱 Check applications Google Play Games for the presence of a saved profile.
• 🚫 Make sure that the game itself displays the "Not Connected" status in the settings.

Clearing data and cache through Android settings

After the cloud connections are severed, you need to erase traces of the game from the internal memory of the device. To do this, go to the main settings of your smartphone and find the “Applications” or “Application Manager” section. In the list of installed apps, find Homescapes.

Click on the game name to open the application information page. Here you are interested in two items: “Cache” and “Memory” (or “Storage”). First, clear the cache - these are temporary files that may contain outdated configurations. Then click the "Clear data" or "Reset application settings" button.

This operation will return the application to the state it was in immediately after installing from the store. All local saves, graphics and sound settings will be canceled. If you launch the game immediately after this, it will welcome you as a new user, but may try to restore your progress if you accidentally log into an old account.

Settings → Applications → Homescapes → Storage → Clear data

It is important to understand the difference between deleting and clearing data. Simply deleting an icon does not always guarantee complete clearing of data folders on some versions Android, especially if external storage was used. Therefore, the method through the system menu is the most reliable.

Manual deletion of files through the file manager

In some cases, especially on devices with custom firmware or a specific file system, standard cleaning may leave some configuration files. For a guaranteed result, you can use the built-in file manager or a third-party application, for example Files by Google or ES Explorer.

You need to go to the root directory of the internal memory and find the folder Android. Inside it there is a directory datawhere the data of all installed applications is stored. Find the folder with the name of the game package, which usually looks like com.playrix.homescapes.google.

Deleting this folder completely will ensure that no traces of previous sessions are left on the device. Be extremely careful when working with this directory, as deleting other people's folders may cause other apps to malfunction. After deletion, reboot the device before starting the game.

Data type	Location	Need to delete
Cache files	/Android/data/.../cache	Required
Saving progress	/Android/data/.../files	Required
Graphics configuration	/Android/obb/...	Advisable
Error logs	/Android/data/.../logs	Not required

⚠️ Attention: On modern versions Android 11 and higher access to the folder Android/data may be limited by system rights. If the file manager does not open this directory, use the built-in system data cleaning tool described in the previous section.

Using third-party reset tools

For advanced users who are not afraid to experiment with system settings, there are specialized utilities. Applications like App Manager or SD Maid allow you to deeply analyze the structure of installed apps and remove even those remnants of files that are hidden from the standard interface. Android.

Some of these tools require superuser rights (Root). Receiving root access gives full control over the file system, allowing you to delete any data without restrictions. However, this may lead to loss of warranty for the device and disruption of banking applications, so this method is recommended only for experienced users.

If you do not have superuser rights, use the "Garbage Analysis" functions in cleaning applications. They often find residual files of uninstalled apps. Run a scan, find mentions Playrix or Homescapes and perform cleaning.

Risks of using root access

Obtaining superuser rights gives access to all system files. Erroneously deleting a critical file may cause the phone to stop booting (bootloop). In addition, many applications with a high degree of protection (banks, instant messengers) refuse to work on rooted devices for security reasons.

What to do if progress is restored automatically

Sometimes it happens that even after all the manipulations performed, the game again offers to restore progress at startup. This may happen because the device identifier (Advertising ID) remains the same, and the game server associates it with the old account.

In this case, try resetting the advertising identifier in your smartphone settings. The path usually looks like Settings → Google → Advertising → Reset advertising identifier. This will create a new digital fingerprint of your device for the system, which will help break the connection with old server records.

Also make sure that you are not logged into the account Google Play Gamesto which the old session was linked. In the application settings Play Games you can exit the current profile or delete a specific game profile from the list of connected applications. This will prevent automatic synchronization on first launch.

• 🔄 Reset your advertising ID in Google settings.
• 🚷 Sign out of your account Google Play Games before launch.
• 📵 Turn off the Internet the first time you start after resetting the data.
• 🆕 Create a new local profile without logging into social networks.

Frequently asked questions and additional nuances

The process of resetting progress in mobile games often raises questions among users, especially when standard methods do not work the first time. Below are answers to the most popular questions related to data deletion Homescapes.

Remember that developer policies may change and synchronization mechanisms are improved. If the methods described above do not help, it is possible that the server binding is carried out using more complex algorithms that require the intervention of support.

Is it possible to transfer progress to another account without resetting?

Officially the function of transferring progress between different accounts Facebook or Google in Homescapes not provided. The developers do not support merging profiles. The only way to "transfer" progress is to log into a new account on a device that already has the desired game state installed, but this requires a second device or complex emulation.

Will my progress be deleted if I just change my phone?

Not if you have linked the game to an account Facebook or Google Play. When installing the game on a new smartphone, just log in to the same social network account, and the progress will be automatically downloaded from the server. Reset occurs only when the data is forcibly cleared and accounts are unlinked.

Is it safe to use modified versions of the game for resetting?

Using modified versions (mod apk) carries high risks. Such files may contain malware that steals personal data. In addition, servers Playrix actively fight against cheaters, and your account may be blocked forever. To reset progress, use only official cleaning methods.

What is a Guest account and can it be restored?

A Guest account is stored only in the memory of a specific device. If you clear your app data or delete your game, your guest progress will be permanently lost. You can restore it only if you managed to link it to a social network before the reset.

Does resetting progress affect in-game purchases?

Yes, if you completely reset the data and create a new profile, your purchase history is lost. You will not be able to restore purchased coins, stars or bonuses on a new account, since the purchase license is tied to a specific game ID, which will be destroyed during the reset process.