If you wish to setup the Backup/Restore functionality using SyncDocs,
please download the SyncDocs program in the link below and follow the
directions to set it up. It requires the Java runtime and will work on
OS X and Windows.
Note that for SyncDocs to work, the Wi-Fi on your iPhone needs to be
turned on and connected to the same network that the computer running
SyncDocs is on (Bonjour).
You need to go
here
to download the SyncDocs program. Or copy and paste this link in
your browser:
http://sourceforge.net/project/platformdownload.php?group_id=235152
Note to pick which platform you are using (Mac OS X is the default).
here
are the instructions to get SyncDocs setup. Or copy and paste
this link in your browser:
http://syncdocs.sourceforge.net/troubleshooting.php#OS-10.4-Firewall
Your computer needs to be on the same network your iPhone is on when
connected via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi connection is mandatory for SyncDocs to
work). If SyncDocs is not running, you will get this message:
"Cannot find SyncDocs, please consult the
tutorial at
DrRounds.com
to know how to setup the service." If you have just opened
SyncDocs with this message on your iPhone display, wait a few moments
and SyncDocs will appear on your iPhone display under
‘local.’
Also, set your firewall to recognize and accept data transfer from
SyncDocs (unless you want to completely disable your firewall).
If your firewall is set not to permit the SyncDocs data transmission,
you will get an error pop-up stating: "Invalid Server, the server
selected was not a valid SyncDocs server. Please verify that the
firewall is not blocking SyncDocs. If you continue to have
issues, go to
http://www.drrounds.com
and view the
tutorials for help." Please note that usually a
successful data transfer takes 1 - 2 seconds and you will get a
confirmation pop-up. If there is an unusual stall, be patient,
although you will not see the spiraling ‘please wait’
wheel, it may take up to 2 minutes. If you do wait that long, you
usually get an Invalid Server pop-up. Again, check your
firewall. You can find how to allow your firewall to allow
SyncDocs data transfers at this link:
http://syncdocs.sourceforge.net/troubleshooting.php#OS-10.4-Firewall
Changing ports can also temporarily give you an Invalid Server
pop-up. Ususally, if you repeat your attempt in a few seconds,
the transmission will be successful.