We’re pleased to announce the release of version 1.0.15 of the Sync desktop app, for both Windows and Mac OS X.
The 1.x series introduces major under-the-hood improvements that make syncing faster and more reliable. If you’re already running a recent version of Sync, the update will be available to you directly from the app. Otherwise, you can upgrade any version of Sync by following these instructions:
Download the latest app here:
https://www.sync.com/install/
- Once you’ve downloaded the installer, double click and follow the onscreen instructions.
- The installer will uninstall the old version and then prompt you to use your existing account to update to the new version.
- Once updated, the Sync app will spin (index) as it verifies your files.
Good news: the upgrade process does not have to re-download your files. As always, if you have any questions or need help please let us know.
What’s new?
Many, many great new features and bug fixes!
1.0.15
- New file overlay style for Mac OS X Yosemite using Finder’s new, native overlay extension
- Improved overlay response time on all versions of Windows
- Caching moved to within Sync folder for better filesystem permissions handling
- Support for long pathnames in Windows (file and folder names with more than 256 characters)
- Improved error handling
- Fixed a number of CPU load and stability issues
1.0.x new features
- Selective Sync feature configured directly from the app preferences (ability to choose which folders get synced to the computer)
- Ability to place Sync folder on an external drive
- Symbolic link support for OS X and Windows (symlinks get synced on first run and scanned for updates every 10 minutes)
- Multithreaded file transfers – transfers files simultaneously, rather than sequentially
- Resumable file transfers – in the event of a transfer interruption Sync will resume the file from where it left off, rather than start over
- Menubar and system tray icons now show sync status
- Blue overlay icon indicate files currently syncing
1.0.x fixes
- Improved sync reliability – fixed dozens of bugs that could cause Sync to stop syncing
- Improved caching – cache folder uses less space and expires sooner
- Improved local de-duping – Sync no longer downloads on rename and copy
- Improved handling of invalid filenames (filenames created on OS X that include characters not supported by Windows)
- Consistent timestamps (file dates) across all devices
- Improved installation and upgrade process
