Exporting Database from iPhone to Desktop

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jasper

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Dec 13, 2019, 9:20:18 AM12/13/19
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Hello. I used to be able to move databases from my desktop computer to my iPhone (and back again) simply by connecting the phone to iTunes on my computer and finding the databases in the app.
However, now that apps are no longer part of iTunes I can't work out how to get the database off my iPhone and onto my desktop.
My reason for wanting to get the database onto my computer is so that I can edit it more easily in the desktop version of Repetitions.
I'd be very grateful if you could help.
Thanks.

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Dec 13, 2019, 10:06:41 AM12/13/19
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I'm assuming you're using macOS Catalina? If so, the "iTunes File Sharing" feature is now part of the Finder. When you connect your iPhone, open a Finder window and select it under Locations on the left hand panel and then select the Files tab to access app directories.

Note that the desktop version of the app has some compatibility issues with Catalina related to file chooser dialogs, so the app may not be fully functioning.

The current version 1.x will ultimately be phased out and replaced by version 2.0 in the future and so it's been decided that it's not worth spending the time to go back and fix what macOS Catalina has broken.

jasper

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Dec 13, 2019, 12:52:34 PM12/13/19
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I'm very sorry, I should have been clearer. I'm using iTunes on Windows 10. I'm not using a Mac.

Repetitions

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Dec 13, 2019, 1:07:12 PM12/13/19
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If you're on Windows, I believe this feature should still be there.


If you still have issues, let me know.

jasper

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Dec 13, 2019, 1:10:12 PM12/13/19
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Oh, super! That works. Thanks for your swift reply; it is much appreciated. Best regards.
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