I know it takes quite a bit of time to enter your data in the app, so I wanted to make sure you were aware of the different ways that you can back up your data.
iTunes & iCloud: I’m sure all of you know about the two basic ways to backup your device: iTunes and iCloud. If you don’t want to connect your device to your computer to backup your information, you will want to make sure to include Goal-Oriented Mindset in your iCloud Backup on your device. Here are instructions for doing so:
Turn on iCloud Backup (if it isn’t already turned on): Open the “Settings” app on your device, then tap on your Apple ID, select iCloud, then scroll down to iCloud Backup and turn it on. To make sure Goal-Oriented Mindset is included in the Backup, go back to the top of the iCloud screen and select “Manage Storage” scroll down and select “Backup”. Under “Backups” select your device. Under “Choose Data to Back up” make sure Goal-Oriented Mindset is switched to the On position.
If you are unsure about backing up your device with iTunes or iCloud, visit this page on the Apple website for complete instructions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977
Also, here are instructions from Apple for managing your iCloud Storage – scroll down to the section entitled “Select which iOS Apps to back up” https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204247
CSV File: The CSV file can be opened with a Spreadsheet Program, such as Excel or Numbers. The CSV File is great for the data, but it does not include the photos. To export your data in a CSV File, go to the “Export Data” section and select “Export CSV File for Guns” and/or “Export CSV File for Ammo”.
iTunes File Sharing: iTunes File Sharing will not only allow you to keep a copy of the data on your computer but also the images. This is nice to have in case you have an issue with your device where you are unable to restore from a backup. Also, if you want to have your data on two devices, you can use iTunes File Sharing to copy the data between devices. I have included some basic instructions for iTunes File Sharing. You can also view complete instructions on the Apple Website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201301
WARNING: do not attempt to edit or modify the database files on your computer; doing so could cause serious issues and corrupt the data.
iTunes File Sharing Instructions
For instructions from Apple that include photos, visit this webpage: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201301
Transfer Files from your Device to your Computer
- Connect your device (iPhone, iPad, iPod) to your computer
- In iTunes, select your device then select “Apps”
- Scroll down the page until you see the “File Sharing” section
- Select Goal-Oriented Mindset from the list of Apps
- In the Documents column, you will see a number of files. Select ALL of the files (it is very important that you select all of the files), then select the “Save to…” button (bottom right)
- Select the location where you want to save the documents and select Save
Transfer Files from your Computer to your Device
- Connect your device (iPhone, iPad, iPod) to your computer
- In iTunes, select your device then select “Apps”
- Scroll down the page until you see the “File Sharing” section
- Select Goal-Oriented Mindset from the list of Apps and tap the “Add” button (bottom right)
- In the window that appears, find the files that you saved to your computer in the previous step and select ALL files (it is very important that you select all files).
- You will get the warning that the item(s) already exists in that location, select “Replace” to replace it
**If you do not see the data in the app after transferring (following the steps above), you will need to completely close/exit the app. Once you open the app again, your data will be there.
WARNING: do not attempt to edit or modify the database files on your computer; doing so could cause serious issues, and corrupt the data.
**Also be aware that I periodically update the Goal-Oriented Mindset database, so you will want to make sure you copy the databases to your computer after updating the app.
Question or issues, please contact me through the app by going to the Options & Support section and selecting Email Developer.
