B-Folders - synchronization
The synchronization technology of B-Folders
B-Folders provides an advanced and extraordinary synchronization
technology. It allows you to keep your data consistent on multiple
(more than two!) locations - desktop computers, laptops, smartphones
and tablets. This way you will always have all your
most valued information with you - at work, at home or on the
road.
Whatever changes you make - create, edit, move, reorder or delete - are
detected and synchronized. The technology is peer-to-peer and no
Web or cloud services are ever used.
This consistency is achieved by performing sync sessions, each
between two peers over USB cable, wireless (Wi-Fi, 3G) or wired
network. This way you can
sync your laptop with your desktop, your smartphone with your desktop,
your tablet with your smartphone, etc. You can change which works best
depending upon
your location and available devices.
Sync sessions are always encrypted so you can use whatever network
is available - Wi-Fi, Ethernet or even public hotspots.
B-Folders also provides a feature that allows a peer to discover
other peers on the same network - like radar. When a peer is
discovered, it can immediately participate in a sync session by
single click - no need to enter an IP address or port.
Demo video
The magic of syncing private
information between a tablet, phone, laptop and desktop
(select 720p)
Common scenarios
Basics
Each sync session involves two peers - one initiating the session by
sending a sync request and the other accepting and serving the sync
request. If the
serving peer is busy - for example, editing an item - it will refuse
the
request. The sync progress is displayed on the peer initiating the sync
session. The two peers must use the same password in order to
exchange data so there is certainty that both belong to the same person.
Syncing over USB cable
Only devices supporting the USB mass storage mode of connection can
be
synced over a USB cable. Some devices allow choice of which mode
to use, so if you are not sure, you can experiment with different
modes. Devices connected in MTP (media transfer protocol) mode cannot
be synced over a USB cable. Sync
sessions over a USB cable must be initiated on the computer.
Tutorial
Android device-Computer syncing over USB
cable
Syncing over a network
Security
- each sync session is only between the two participating peers - no
central server or internet/cloud service is used
- synchronization data being exchanged during the sync session is
transferred over a TLS
(formerly SSL) connection which provides encryption and data consistency
- the discovery feature is provided by a component separate from
the synchronization and database - this component knows and provides
only
the name, IP address, port and software version information in an
unencrypted
format so other peers on the same network can see it without providing
a password
Tutorials
Android device-Computer syncing over Wi-Fi
Android device-Computer syncing over 3G
Computer-Computer syncing over LAN
More info
Sync FAQ and troubleshooting
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