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selective sync on ipad?
Is this possible? I know how to selectively sync on my computer, but I can't figure out how to do so on my ipad. HELP!
Rich
Super User II
Super User IIIt seems that what most of the users here are asking is for same exact feature that's available on PC; selective folder sync.
But that feature is only needed on devices that store your data. It's purpose is to prevent folders from syncing to a computer. As a mobile device does not sync folders, Selective Sync is not needed.
We just want to be able to choose what folders get synced to the mobile device.
Folders do not get synced to a mobile device. A mobile device does not sync data like a computer does therefore there's no need for the same feature that the Dropbox computer clients have. You want to be able to control what data is stored or not stored on your mobile device, but Selective Sync IS NOT that feature. It would be a completely different feature with a different purpose from what Selective Sync is and what it's purpose is.
"Secure the app with a passcode in Settings."
That still doesn't enable selective folder sync. Setting a passcode will only lock people out from accessing the app, it does not enable organization.
It wasn't suggested as a means of providing Selective Sync. It was suggested as a means to prevent others from accessing your data, which Rick was unaware of.
