From 565d629820308a5c2b97d52fe78270a38159cf7a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Erik van Oosten Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:09:16 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Document how to switch from official version (#1153) * Document how to switch from official version Based on the documentation in https://github.com/Catfriend1/syncthing-android/issues/1141#issuecomment-2395393953 * Update README.md * Update README.md --------- Co-authored-by: Catfriend1 <16361913+Catfriend1@users.noreply.github.com> --- README.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 17bf7880c..93786973d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -23,6 +23,19 @@ A wrapper of [Syncthing](https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing) for Android. He - Supports two-way synchronization on external sd cards since Android 11. - Supports encrypted folders on untrusted devices. +# Switching from the (now deprecated) official version + +Switching is easier then you may think! + +- On Syncthing on the official app, go into the settings and create a backup +- Confirm you can see that backup in your files +- Now stop the official app entirely using the system app settings for Syncthing (force stop the app basically - we need to ensure it's not running) +- Now start Syncthing-Fork +- In the Syncthing-Fork settings, restore the backup you created earlier +- Like magic, everything should be as it was in Syncthing official. +- Confirm everything looks good +- Uninstall the official Syncthing app + # About Play Store releases: - Planning to close my Google Play Developer Account. Please say hi if you are interested in obtaining the latest gplay release files from me to help in publishing this app.