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Topic: Mirror files from source to destination during sync (Foo One Way Sync) (Read 922 times) previous topic - next topic
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Mirror files from source to destination during sync (Foo One Way Sync)

From the name of the component (One Way Sync) I had presumed that two-way sync was beyond the capabilities of this component, but from the description of Delete unreferenced files: files not checked to copy on the next sync—but already present on the destination device—will be erased from the destination device it seems it is / should be possible. However, with this option checked, files deleted from the playlist I am using as the source remain on my mobile device.

So, what's the purpose of Delete unreferenced files. Is there any way to enable a two-way sync? Thanks.

Re: Mirror files from source to destination during sync (Foo One Way Sync)

Reply #1 –
Two-way sync means it syncs back from the device, copying files back to your computer. This should not be, since this tool is already reducing file quality on convert, an irreversible operation.

Re: Mirror files from source to destination during sync (Foo One Way Sync)

Reply #2 –
Ok, so any way to mirror the contents of the playlist to the mobile device so that files deleted from the playlist are also deleted from the destination?

Re: Mirror files from source to destination during sync (Foo One Way Sync)

Reply #3 –
I'm not sure. You'll have to get the component's author to speak up.

Re: Mirror files from source to destination during sync (Foo One Way Sync)

Reply #4 –
PS and for what it's worth, two-way sync is the backbone of the iTunes / iPod setup. If you sync tracks to an iPod and then make changes to those tracks [ratings, genres, etc.], when you next sync the iPod with iTunes, those changes are copied across to the original library.

Although there are options to convert files on OWS, as far as I can tell they are secondary to the main function of simply transferring files onto a mobile device, so your point above about reduction in file quality is only a concern if files were converted on the original sync to the mobile device.

I'm really looking for the same sync functionality I had with iTunes if anyone else has experience of using a mobile device as their main music player in conjunction with Foobar. Thanks.