Two-way sync

 Two-way sync copies files in both directions, overwriting older files if duplicate files are found. It will also detect cases where modifications have happened on both local and cloud storage. If this happens, the latest modified file will be used or the file will be skipped, according to what you specify in for the folderpair.

Instant sync

This feature is experimental and can be enabled for a folderpair that syncs local files. When enabled, local file changes will be detected in the device folder, and a immediate partial sync will be attempted. It is recommended that a scheduled sync is still configured, as some change events are not detected properly - fx. on some custom ROMs etc. Newer version of Android may not support this feature on external SD cards.

Sync of deletions

If the “Sync deletions” option is enabled deletions will also be synced for all types of sync. FolderSync has an internal database of synced files. If a previously synced file is deleted at either end, the deletion will also happen at the opposite end (if the file at the opposite end has not changed or been added since last sync). One-way sync will only delete files at target, while two-way sync will delete both local and remote files if needed. Use this option only if you are sure what you are doing, and at your own risk!

Sync status

The sync status on the dashboard provides you with the opportunity to see whats going on when syncing, and to view a history of past syncs that have occurred. It also informs you when the next sync check will run.

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Successful syncs will have a green icon, either containing a check mark or plus character. The latter is present when a sync has transferred actual files. A yellow/red icon indicates a sync has errors.

If you click on an item in the sync history, you will be able to see a detailed log of events for the sync

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