These obviously get updated to the current (incorrect) date by copying them directly to the computer. There is one correct set of dates: those on the iPhone, in the 'Date Created' field.

These modified dates are copied correctly from the iPhone-they were simply modified (I don't know why I don't edit hardly anything directly on the phone) before I copied them over to the computer. I know 'Date Created' refers to when a file was created on the system, but it would seem that even the 'Date Modified' on many images is frequently weeks or months later than the correct date. However, there is one major issue that prevents me from finally getting my space back: the dates on many PNG and video files my pc are incorrect. Via FreeFileSync, I've verified that every file has been copied over to my pc. For local backup there are a number of free programs like the following.Low on iPhone storage space, I've been looking to delete most of my pictures, but not before having a proper backup, of course. One can map the My Cloud to their local network computer for easier access in Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder.įor local network syncing one can use Sync Toy ( ) or Free File Sync ( ).

One can use third party programs to perform backup or syncing. For local network access to the My Cloud one does not need to use any WD software. WD Sync is independent of Windows File Explorer. MySync? Do you mean WD Sync or is MySync something different? Can you use Windows File Explorer if you have MySync turned off? That software wreaked havoc when I had it activated.

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