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Find pairing and sync controls

Find the code-pairing, automatic-checking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Dropbox controls.

Before you start: For actual pairing, have two compatible phones with Pocket Nerd open on the same network.

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This clip demonstrates the controls only. It does not show a completed second-device pairing or Dropbox sign-in. Bluetooth requires prior pairing and both apps in the foreground.

1Open Sync

Open Settings, then the Sync tab.

1 · Open Sync. Open Settings, then the Sync tab.Find pairing and sync controls — step 11
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2Show a pairing code

On the first phone, tap Show a code on this phone.

2 · Show a pairing code. On the first phone, tap Show a code on this phone.Find pairing and sync controls — step 22
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3Use the second phone

On phone two, enter that code and tap Pair. Codes expire.

3 · Use the second phone. On phone two, enter that code and tap Pair. Codes expire.Find pairing and sync controls — step 33
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4Choose automatic checks

Check automatically is optional. Tap it to turn automatic checks on.

4 · Choose automatic checks. Check automatically is optional. Tap it to turn automatic checks on.Find pairing and sync controls — step 44
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5Know the manual control

After pairing, tap Sync now when you want to request an update.

5 · Know the manual control. After pairing, tap Sync now when you want to request an update.Find pairing and sync controls — step 55
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6More options

Below are Bluetooth and Dropbox. Bluetooth needs both apps open.

More options. Below are Bluetooth and Dropbox. Bluetooth needs both apps open.Find pairing and sync controls — step 66
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Result: You know where to start pairing and configure sync.