Sync and Backup
Manual Sync
Most sync work happens automatically, but you can start a manual check when you want another device to catch up.
Before You Start
- Make sure each device is signed in to the same OMN4 account.
- Give the device an internet connection.
- Leave OMN4 open long enough for pending work to finish.
When Manual Sync Helps
- you made changes on one device and want to see them on another straight away
- you have just signed in and want to confirm the latest data is present
- a device has been offline for a while
Run a Manual Sync
- Open Routes, Tracks & Waypoints.
- Look for the Sync status area.
- Select Sync now.
- If the button changes to Syncing, keep OMN4 open until the work finishes.
- If the button shows Retry now, use it after checking that the device has a connection.
Not every screen shows a manual sync button. If you cannot see one, keep OMN4 open on a live connection for a short time and check again on the other device.
What to Expect
- New or edited routes, tracks, and waypoints may take a short time to appear elsewhere.
- A first sync can take longer if your account has a large route library.
- During first sign-in, OMN4 may show setup messages such as Setting up OMN, Preparing your account, and Opening your maps.
- Offline map downloads do not move by manual sync. Download needed maps on each device through Map Management.