![]() ![]() Select the database from the "On Device" list (in the "Files" area of the app) and you are now ready to use the RootsMagic app.The file should now show up under the "On Device" tab in the RootsMagic app.Hit the "Sync" button to sync your device.Click the "Add." button and navigate to the file on your computer.Select the RootsMagic app in the list of apps under "File Sharing" (you may need to scroll down to see it).Select the Apps Tab at the top of iTunes.Select your device at the top of iTunes.Make sure you are running the current version of iTunes.How do I copy my data to my device using iTunes (iOS only)?.After a file has been downloaded you can then access the file from the "On Device" tab. If you edit the database on your computer (and re-save it to Dropbox as above), the app will let you know that the files have been modified and need to be re-downloaded to your device.This means it has been copied to your device and doesn't need to be reloaded from Dropbox unless you change the file on your computer. A message will pop up when the file is finished downloading to let you know you are ready to use the database Depending on the size of the file it may take a minute or two to download the database to your device. Inside of the "Apps" folder will be created a "RootsMagic" directory. A folder called "Apps" will be created in the root of your Dropbox Folder.Click the "Allow" button to authorize the RootsMagic app. Dropbox will ask you to authorize the RootsMagic app.You will be directed to Dropbox to sign in.If you haven't previously connected to Dropbox from the RootsMagic app:.Select the "File" option at the bottom of the app, then select the "Dropbox" option that appears.Copying your file from Dropbox to your device.Sign in to Dropbox and give it permission to upload your file.Do "File > Save to Dropbox for Apps" from the RootsMagic menu.Open your file in RootsMagic on your computer.Copying your file from your computer to Dropbox.There are 2 steps to copying your file to your device: 1) copying your file from the computer to Dropbox, and 2)Ĭopying your file from Dropbox to your device. How do I copy my data to my device using Dropbox?.These instructions are also provided in the next two questions. When you start the app the first time, it will give you instructions on how to copy the file. You can also use iTunes to copy your RootsMagic file to your device. If your device is iOS (iPhone, iPad, iTouch) The easiest way to copy your RootsMagic data file to your device is using Dropbox. The RootsMagic app works directly with your RootsMagic file (no conversion needed). ![]()
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