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Q: How do I copy FOLDERS to or from my iPad/iPhone/iPod touch using iTunes File Sharing?

How do I copy FOLDERS to or from my iPad/iPhone/iPod touch using iTunes File Sharing?

I know how to copy files to or from using iTunes file sharing but it doesnt seem to allow copying of folders

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Posted on Sep 4, 2012 10:10 AM

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Q: How do I copy FOLDERS to or from my iPad/iPhone/iPod touch using iTunes File Sharing?

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  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Sep 4, 2012 10:11 AM in response to appleAD
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    Sep 4, 2012 10:11 AM in response to appleAD

    No, it doesn't. The folder structure in iOS is locked and not available to the user. There are some apps that support self contained folder structures such as DropBox and GoodReader that might be useful to you.

  • by appleAD,

    appleAD appleAD Sep 4, 2012 10:18 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout
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    Sep 4, 2012 10:18 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

    Thanks. I use dropbox but am not aware of how it supports copying folder structures?! Any help would be much appreciated

  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Sep 4, 2012 10:26 AM in response to appleAD
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    Sep 4, 2012 10:26 AM in response to appleAD

    From your PC or Mac, you can copy a folder (and it's contents) into the DropBox folder. It will then sync ans will be available in your DropBox app on the iPad.

     

    GoodReader includes built in connectivity to DropBox, will pick up the contents and then allow you to easily copy files to other folders within it, as well as open files in other apps on your iPad.