Sync to your phone

 The next step is choosing which folders to synchronize, and where you want those files to go on your phone.


Tap Create New Sync on FolderSync’s main page.

Since you can have more than one synchronization set up, you’ll need to enter a unique name for each sync. I have mine labeled “Music.”

Select which cloud service you want to use for this synchronization.

Choose the sync type. The files can sync to the local folder, to the remote (cloud) folder and both ways.

Select the cloud and local folders you would like to synchronize from or to.

Set up a schedule to decide when the files synchronize. The schedule can be as often as every five minutes, or as seldom as every month — if you want a schedule at all. You can always choose to manually synchronize as well. With that done, your files will begin syncing!


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I use this to sync my music between a folder on my Google Drive and the “Music” folder on my phone,, but it can be used for literally any type of file: photos, application files, voice memos, and more. If you need to keep your files moving between your phone and the cloud, give FolderSync a shot!


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