How do I restore a backup?

How do I restore a backup?

To restore a backup, it essentially just depends on what source you used to backup your library initially.

If you backed up to Dropbox, go into Songs --> All Songs and tap on the "+" button as if you were importing songs.  Tap on Dropbox and sign in.  Locate your backup file, and place a checkmark next to the backup file by tapping on it.  OnSong will warn you that importing a backup will overwrite the existing library.  Once you agree, OnSong will download and restore your library just the way it was.

If you backed up using iTunes File Sharing, connect the device to iTunes and then add the backup file to this same area using the "Add..." button. Then open OnSong and go to the All Songs tab in the Songs menu. Tap on the "+" button and choose to Import from iTunes File Sharing. Choose the backup file from the list. You will be warned that your current OnSong library will be overridden. If you choose to restore, your backup will overwrite your OnSong library.

Here is a link to our video tutorials page, which features videos which show how to backup and restore your library using different sources: http://onsongapp.com/videos/

Additionally, here is a link to our user manual discussing how to backup and restore: http://onsongapp.com/docs/features/backup/

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