After some challenging experiences and unexpected results with Sync and Backup/Restore on SongbookPro, I think I’ve found a ‘version control’ solution that works for me.
Steps:
- On desktop, I would perform significant edits or perform minor edits on my tablet (or other devices).
- Once edits are complete, backup the SongbookPro database on that device and email it to myself with a title of ‘SBP’.
- Optionally, save it to the hard drive on my desktop.
- On any destination devices (including my desktop if I performed minor edits on the tablet), reset the database.
- Import the database from either the hard drive or from the latest email.
If I don’t perform backups immediately, I need to know exactly which device I was performing edits on. With the exception of the starter songs and set, this should ensure that my devices are 100% in sync with each other.
As for my MP3’s and other related digital content:
I use dedicated Windows backup software called Syncovery, which allows me to backup to multiple types of devices including online storage. I happen to use:
- An ‘on the go’ laptop.
- A CentOS server running SFTP.
- A Synology SMB and media server.
- Backblaze cloud storage.
- USB devices, such as Smartphones and tablets.
Here is the main screen when creating a backup task in Syncovery. It’s daunting, but allows you to have FULL control over the type of backups and synchronization you want.

Conclusion:
When I want to Sync my SongbookPro files, I want to know EXACTLY what that means and how I can maintain them precisely to my requirements.
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