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About the inSync mobile app

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Supported inSync mobile app versions:3.5 or later

Overview

The inSync mobile app allows you access to your backup and share data from your mobile device anytime, anywhere. The inSync mobile app also gives you complete security, control, and visibility of your data.

The following table lists the advantages of using the inSync mobile app.

Advantage of using the inSync mobile app How does it help
Seamless data access
  • Allows you to access content that inSync backs up from any of your devices.
  • Allows you to access data synced across all your devices.
  • Allows you to access data that other users have shared with you.
  • Allows you to mark files as favorites and access them when offline.
Secure data backup and restore
  • Allows you to back up corporate data on the Android devices.
  • Allows you to access and restore older versions of your backed up content.
  • Allows you to back up content on the Android SD card.
  • Allows you to self-restore device data.
  • Encrypts corporate data on Android devices.
Data protection
  • Allows your inSync administrator to remotely wipe corporate data if your mobile device is lost or stolen.
  • Allows your inSync administrator to track your device.
Easy file sharing
  • Allows you to securely share files with other users.
  • Allows you to stay informed about all activities, with real-time notifications.
Note: You must have an inSync account to use the inSync mobile app. If you do not have an inSync account, contact your inSync administrator.

inSync mobile app features and their availability

If your inSync administrator enabled certain features for you, when you log on to the inSync mobile app for the first time, you must perform additional configuration steps before using the inSync mobile app.
The following table lists these features and the additional steps that you must perform on your mobile devices after you log on to the inSync mobile app.

If your inSync administrator enabled this feature for you On Android
PIN or Passcode When you log on to the inSync mobile app, the Use PIN window appears. Perform the following steps:
  1. Type the new PIN.
  2. Type the new PIN again.
Backup Services No action required.
Data Protection Services When you log on to the inSync mobile app, the Device Admin screen appears. Perform the following step:
  • Tap Activate.
Device Trace

When you log on to the inSync mobile app, the Location Service screen appears. Perform the following step:

  1. Tap ENABLE LOCATION SERVICE. The Location services screen appears.
  2. Tap Access to my location.

Ports used by inSync mobile app

To ensure even greater security and firewall management, inSync now directs all communication traffic through a single port (SSL/443) for Backup, Restore, Sync, and Share. This reduces the number of required firewall ports for deployment.