Many users of the popular urban planning strategy Township sooner or later are faced with the desire to change everything. Perhaps you made critical mistakes in the planning of the city in the early stages, or you are simply tired of the routine and want to try new development strategies from scratch. The desire to start the game again becomes especially acute when the current progress seems dead-end or too slow.
Unfortunately, the developers from Playrix did not provide a convenient “Start over” button inside the game interface itself. This is done intentionally to protect players from accidentally losing years of work and virtual valuables. However, if your decision is firm and you are willing to sacrifice your current level for a new challenge, there are technical ways to bypass this limitation on devices running Android.
In this guide, we will examine in detail all the available methods for resetting progress, from simply clearing the cache to completely reinstalling the system. You will learn how to properly unlink an old account so that the old city is not restored automatically, and what risks each method carries. It is important to understand that the process is irreversible, so before starting any manipulations it is worth weighing all the pros and cons.
Preparing for a complete reset of progress
Before moving on to active actions, you need to understand the scale of the losses. Reset progress in Township means the complete loss of all constructed buildings, accumulated currency (coins, cash, keys), experience level and completed tasks. Restore a deleted city will not be possible using standard means, so make sure that you are really ready for such a step.
Special attention You should pay attention to linking your account. If your current city is saved in the cloud via Google Play Games or Facebook, the game will automatically try to restore it the first time you launch it after reinstallation. To prevent this from happening, you must first perform the unbinding procedure. Go to the game settings, find the accounts section and click the exit or disable synchronization button for all connected services.
⚠️ Attention: If you have been playing on one device for several years, make sure that you do not have access to this account from other gadgets. Otherwise, your progress may sync back and all your reset efforts will be in vain.
It is also recommended to take screenshots of your current city or write down your nickname if you plan to contact support in the future for any other issues, although this is not required for the reset itself. Remember that purchasing a starter pack or any currency on an old account makes it a valuable asset that should not be deleted lightly.
Method of clearing data through Android settings
The most common and safest way to start the game from scratch on the device Android is to use the system function of clearing application data. This method does not require obtaining root access or installing third-party software, which makes it accessible to any user. The essence of the method is to forcefully delete all local files that the game stores in the phone's memory.
First, open the main settings of your smartphone and go to the “Applications” or “Application Manager” section. In the list of installed apps, find Township. By clicking on the game icon, you will be taken to the application management menu, where you need to select “Storage” or “Memory”. This is where the keys to your progress are hidden.
In the menu that opens, you will see two buttons: “Clear cache” and “Clear data” (or “Erase data”). It is critically important to press the second button. Clearing the cache will only delete temporary files and will not affect your city, while clearing the data will return the application to the state “as after installing from the store.”
☑️ Reset algorithm through settings
After confirming the action, the system will delete all local saves. When you launch Township next time, the standard tutorial will begin and you will be able to create a new city. However, if you have previously logged into your account Google Play, the game may immediately offer to restore your save. In this case, you must select the “Start a new game” option or ignore the recovery prompt if the interface allows this.
Before clearing data, force close the application through the multitasking menu to make sure that it does not save current progress in the background at the time of reset.
Working with Google Play and Facebook accounts
The most common problem with trying to start over is automatic synchronization. Modern versions Township aggressively use cloud saving. Even after clearing the data, when you first launch the game, it polls services Google Play Games for the presence of saved progress for a given device or account.
To guarantee a fresh start, you need to temporarily log out of your main Google account at the system level or in the game service itself. Go to your phone settings, “Accounts” section, select your Google account and remove it from the device. Don't worry, after creating a new city, you can add your account back, but with new progress attached to it.
A similar situation is with Facebook. If the game has been linked to a social network, it may ask for permission to log in when launched. Reject this request or use the “Quit” function within the game settings before the old save is automatically loaded. In some cases, you need to create a new, “clean” profile in Google Play Games specifically for a new session.
| Type of binding | Action before reset | Risk of recovery | Difficulty of unbinding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play Games | Log out of your account in the settings | High | Medium |
| Click “Log out” in the game menu | Medium | Low | |
| Playrix ID | Remove binding in settings | Low | Low |
| Local saving | Clear application data | None | Low |
Remember that creating a new city on the same Google Play account may lead to a save conflict. The system may ask which save to use: old or new. Always choose local (new) and confirm to replace the cloud save if you want to overwrite old progress forever.
Using third-party launchers and cloning
For advanced users who do not want to delete their main Google account or lose access to other games, there is a method for cloning applications. This approach allows you to run a second copy Township on the same device, which will be perceived by the system as a completely separate application with its own data storage.
To implement this method, you will need special utilities, such as Parallel Space, Multi Parallel or built-in application cloning functions available on brand smartphones Xiaomi, Samsung i Huawei. These apps create an isolated environment (sandbox), inside which you can install a second copy of the game.
By running the cloned version Township, you will get a completely clean game that is not related to your main progress. This is an ideal option for those who want to test new strategies or simply play in two different cities in parallel. At the same time, the main account remains untouched, and the risk of accidental data loss is minimized.
⚠️ Attention: Cloned applications may consume more RAM and battery power, since essentially two copies of a heavy game engine are running on the device at the same time.
However, it is worth considering that some anti-cheat systems or developer protection mechanisms may not work correctly with cloned versions of software. In rare cases, the game may refuse to launch in an isolated environment or block access to online functions, considering the environment suspicious.
Nuances of working in Parallel Space
When using virtual spaces, make sure that you are not authorized in Google Play inside the cleaner itself, otherwise synchronization may work unpredictably. It is better to run the game in guest mode.
Radical method: reinstalling the system and Root
If none of the soft methods worked and the game stubbornly loads the old city, despite all the manipulations with accounts, there is only a radical way. It involves obtaining superuser rights (root) or completely resetting the device to factory settings with formatting all memory partitions.
For users with root access, there are file managers that allow you to manually delete specific save files in protected system directories that are usually not readable. The path to the data often looks like /data/data/com.playrix.township/files. Deleting the contents of this folder is guaranteed to reset progress, but requires high qualifications.
An alternative is a complete Hard Reset smartphone. This will delete absolutely all data from the phone, including photos, contacts and other applications. After this procedure, the device will be like new out of the box, and when installed Township without logging into your old Google account, you are guaranteed to get a clean start.
adb shell pm clear com.playrix.townshipThis command, executed via USB debugging (ADB) on a computer, is a software analogue of data clearing, but works at a deeper level. It is useful in cases where the phone interface is blocked or does not work correctly. However, it also requires preliminary debugging setup on the device.
Getting root access will void the device warranty and may lead to blocking of banking applications, so use this method only as a last resort.
Frequent errors and problems during reset
Even following the instructions, users often encounter unexpected difficulties. The most common mistake is incompletely clearing the Google Play services cache. Sometimes the Google Play storage itself remembers the state of applications, and even after reinstalling the game, it pulls up old data. In this case, clearing the data of the Google Play Services application itself helps.
Another problem arises when using multiple devices. If you started a new game on your phone, but forgot to log out of your account on your tablet, then when you start the game on your tablet, synchronization may occur, which will overwrite your new progress with the old data from the tablet. Always check the synchronization status on all gadgets where it is installed Township.
- 🔄 Version conflict: Make sure that you have downloaded the latest version of the game from the official store. Old APK files may contain vulnerabilities or may not work correctly with new synchronization protocols.
- 🌐 Network problems: If the connection is poor, the process of loading a new profile may be interrupted, and the game will roll back to the last known save in the cache. Use stable Wi-Fi.
- 🆔 ID errors: Sometimes the game assigns the new city the same ID as the old one if the cleaning was not completed correctly. In this case, only waiting or changing the network IP address will help.
It is also worth mentioning fraudulent apps that promise to “reset progress with one button” or “hack the game.” Downloading such software from unverified sites almost always leads to infection of the device with viruses or theft of personal data. Use only standard Android tools.
⚠️ Attention: The Android settings interface may differ depending on the version of the operating system and the manufacturer's shell (MIUI, One UI, ColorOS). The names of the menu items may vary, but the logic of the actions remains the same.
FAQ: Answers to popular questions
Is it possible to transfer progress to a new phone and start over there?
Yes, this is the easiest way. Install the game on your new device without logging into your main Google or Facebook account. The game will start in guest mode and you can start a new city. The old progress will remain on the old phone.
What will happen to my purchases for real money after the reset?
All purchases made are linked to your Google Play account or Apple ID. When you restore your old account, your purchases will be returned. If you create a completely new account, your purchase history will not be transferred, and you will have to buy the currency again.
How to unlink the old city from Facebook if I have already cleared the data?
Go to the settings of Facebook itself through a browser or application, find the “Applications and Sites” section, select Township and click “Delete”. This will break the connection between the social network and the game profile.
Is there an official reset method from the developers?
No, Playrix does not provide an in-game progress reset function. This is done to protect against accidental deletions and cheating. The only option is a technical reset through the device settings.
Is it possible to have two cities on one device without cloning?
Officially - no. Without using the functions of cloning applications or creating a second user profile in Android, the system will allow you to launch only one copy of the game with one active save.