Sync 1.0.15 Desktop Apps Available

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/

1. Once you’ve downloaded the installer, double click and follow the onscreen instructions.
2. The installer will uninstall the old version and then prompt you to use your existing account to update to the new version.
3. 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