On AnkiDroid, how do you sync from USB? I'm unable to find the option in settings. Is it just a matter of having your device plugged in via USB and having AnkiDesktop open?
AnkiDroid developer here.
It does not work so easily unfortunately.
Right now the easiest/safest would be:
- Export your decks as an APKG file
- Copy the APKG file over USB
- Open the APKG file in Anki Desktop
There is a more convenient solution but it is very difficult to set up initially:
- Set up Android to to Ethernet over USB
- Install your own sync server
- Compile AnkiDroid with your own sync URL
answered Nov 10 '14 at 0:40
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With ADB running on the computer (see e.g. Is there a minimal installation of ADB?), would there be anything to ease the job? Or would that be an idea for a future version of AnkiDesktop maybe? Not using it myself, just suggesting ;) – Izzy♦ Nov 10 '14 at 9:52
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@Izzy: Indeed copying the SQLite files over USB with adb pull/push sometimes work, but it breaks things when the database is not properly closed, so it is very dangerous and not recommended. – Nicolas Raoul Nov 11 '14 at 2:55
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I rather thought about something implemented into Anki: Dektop triggers an Intent, which exports the data and gives back the
/path/to/file.apkg, which then can be "pulled" by the Desktop (raw idea, but you get it). Would be an easier variant of your first approach then – with the difference of the user just having to "push a button" in AnkiDesk :) – Izzy♦ Nov 11 '14 at 6:47 -
Put it on your Todo list and mark it as "patches/pull-requests welcome" then, linked from the README so visitors of the project's Github page can't miss it :) – Izzy♦ Nov 11 '14 at 9:18
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1Done: code.google.com/p/ankidroid/issues/detail?id=2397 There are currently 679 enhancement requests and all are waiting for volunteers :-) – Nicolas Raoul Nov 11 '14 at 9:25
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