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Backup and sync projects between devices

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Backup and sync projects between devices
Knitter’s Name

Your knitter’s name must match on each device.  To open a project you must use the knitter’s name that was used at the time the project was created. Find your name by tapping Settings (Show Me) . It is recommended that you keep your knitter’s name in a safe place in case of device failure. Please note your knitter’s name is case sensitive.

Use iCloud or Airdrop to sync between devices. Projects can also be synced using any of the backup options.

Auto-Sync with iCloud

  1. In knitCompanion tap Settings. Show Me
  2. In the Files section (scroll down if needed), turn iCloud on or off.
  3. You will easily see if iCloud is on or off for a given device.  Show Me

To open a project you must use the knitter's name set at the time the project was created.

Before turning iCloud on, be sure your knitter name matches on all devices and you can open the projects on each device.

Find your name by tapping Settings (Show Me) . It is recommended that you keep your knitter's name in a safe place in case of device failure. Please note your knitter's name is case sensitive. Learn more

Look through your knitCompanion files on each device. This is an excellent time to clean up old projects and PDFs to reduce the amount of clutter you add to your iCloud. 

    1. Backup projects and PDFs to Dropbox. See how
    2. Once everything is backed up to Dropbox, delete projects and PDFs you are not using. It is a best practice to keep only the files you are actively using in your knitCompanion. How to delete
    3. De-cluttering will reduce the amount of space needed in your iCloud and on each device. Manage your iCloud storage


Apple will also automatically remove files if your local storage drops too low. The files remain safe in iCloud and will download the next time you start the app. To avoid having to wait for them to download, ensure you keep 5G of local storage space available. 

  • Make sure you have a strong internet connection. For the initial sync, Wifi is recommended over cellular data as it is faster and usually less costly.
  • Make sure you have either a strong battery charge or access to power. 

If you turn iCloud on for multiple devices simultaneously, iCloud may create duplicate files. This happens when two devices are doing the initial upload of the same file at the same time to the iCloud server. To avoid this conflict, enable iCloud on one device at a time.

  1. Start with your main device. Turn iCloud on and allow it to sync. Depending on your internet speed and the number of files you have, it may take time for all your files to transfer to the iCloud server. You can monitor this in the Files app (iCloudDrive/knitCompanion).
  2. Repeat the above as needed for each additional device, continuing to do one device at a time. If there are duplicate files, the latest modified version of each file will be retained.

No. iCloud is designed to automatically sync files between your devices. When using iCloud, if you delete or change a project on one device it will be deleted or changed across all your devices. See Archive Projects below for creating a backup.

Yes. Your projects will be available offline as of the last time iCloud synced them to your device.

  1. Before going offline be sure to open knitCompanion before turning the internet off. This ensures the most recent version is synced and that your device has plenty of local storage.
  2. Be sure to allow iCloud to sync when returning online before using other devices. Changes made while offline will sync after you use your device when it is connected to the internet.

Airdrop
  1. Tap the button to expand your options.  Show Me
  2. Tap the Share button.  Show Me
  3. Other devices available for AirDrop will appear at the top. It can take a few seconds for devices to appear. If you do not see a device or the user you expect, see here.


Share to any Cloud

  1. Tap the button to expand your options.  Show Me
  2. Tap the Share button.  Show Me
  3. Select any available cloud app such as Google Drive, Box, etc OR Save to Files to store your project in a linked cloud or the folder of your choice in the files app. If you choose Files, be sure to save to a folder other than knitCompanion's app folder to backup outside the app's main storage.


Dropbox

  • Upload to Dropbox
    1. Tap the button to expand your options. Show Me
    2. Tap the Upload to Dropbox button.  Show Me
  • Download from Dropbox
    1. Tap Projects on the right side.  Show Me
    2. Tap Dropbox at the top.  Show Me
    3. Tap any project to import it.


Sync using any Cloud or Email

  1. Tap the button to expand your options.  Show Me
  2. Tap the Share button.  Show Me
  3. Select any available cloud app such as Google Drive, Box, etc OR File Browser app to store your project in that cloud or the files app. If you choose a File Browser, be sure to save to a folder other than knitCompanion's app folder to backup outside the app's main storage.
  4. To add a project to your knitCompanion from the cloud or email, use Android's built in open with and/or copy to option.


Sync Using Dropbox

  • Upload to Dropbox
    1. Tap the button to expand your options. Show Me
    2. Tap the Upload to Dropbox button.  Show Me
  • Download from Dropbox
    1. Tap Projects on the right side.  Show Me
    2. Tap Dropbox at the top.  Show Me
    3. Tap any project to import it.


Syncing Between iOS and Android

You can sync all your projects between iOS and Android using Drobox or the cloud of your choice.

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