Use cloud sync, iCloud, and offline storage

What this helps you do

• How collection and saved data stay available.
• Sync and offline features help protect collection data and keep important places available when connectivity is limited.

Before you start

• Sign in and check sync status before adding or reorganizing collection entries.
• For scans, use a clean, well-lit photo where the red seal and calligraphy are not cropped or blurred.

Steps

1. Open offline downloads and save key places or regions when available.
2. Confirm sync is complete before switching devices.
3. Keep enough storage for new photos and scans.
4. Avoid deleting local data until you are confident cloud sync has finished.

Tips

• Use clear lighting for goshuin photos and keep the page flat when scanning or uploading.
• Add visit dates and place matches while the visit is still fresh.
• Review privacy before sharing collection entries publicly.

Troubleshooting

• If scanning fails, retake the photo with less glare and keep the page flat.
• If a goshuin does not sync, keep the app open briefly and confirm cloud sync is enabled.
• If the wrong place is matched, edit the entry and search by alternate place names or nearby city.

Privacy, accuracy, or availability notes

• Photos, notes, visit dates, and matched places can become sensitive if you share collection entries publicly.
• Cloud sync helps protect collection data, but offline changes may take time to appear on other devices.
• Respect temple and shrine rules around photographing and sharing goshuin.

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