Can I synchronize Documents To Go for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch through a USB cable?
Question:Can I synchronize Documents To Go for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch through a USB cable? Answer:No, this is not possible because Apple does not make USB synchronization available to third party applications. iTunes is the only program that can sync with an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch via USB connection. With few exceptions, a third party app cannot access files outside of its own location on the device, which is known as the application's "sandbox". Due to Apple's restrictions, application sandboxes are not visible on a computer when the device is connected via USB. The device keeps the application sandbox area hidden and only accessible by the app on the device. For Documents To Go, this means files must be transferred via WiFi because using a network connection is the only supported means of accessing our sandbox from the Documents To Go Desktop program on a computer. A few third party apps have been able to sync via USB by using a hack to access a certain directory on the device. However, the method they use to gain USB access is in violation of the App Store rules set by Apple, who has been shutting down those apps. We understand that WiFi connections can be problematic for some users. If you are unable to pair or sync with the Documents To Go Desktop application, we recommend the following alternatives:
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