1.7 Mobile Device Synchronization

Question 1

Synchronizing your data

Answer 1

No single desktop
• Many different devices
• Complete mobility
• Access anything from anywhere
• Many different types of data
• Email, calendar, apps, etc.
• All devices must stay synchronized
• Most of it is invisible to us
• Mutual authentication
• The client and server must authenticate
with each other

Question 2

Data Types

Answer 2

• Contacts
• Applications
• Email
• Pictures, music, video
• Calendar
• Bookmarks
• Documents
• Location data
• Social media data
• eBooks
• Passwords

Question 3

Synchronize to the cloud

Answer 3

• Completely hands-off
• No physical cables, no local files
• May be integrated into your
• Exchange or Gmail
• Choose provider network and/or Wi-Fi
• Apple iOS
• Sync all data types to iCloud
• Complete backup and recovery
• Android
• Configure your Google account

Question 4

Synchronize to the desktop

Answer 4

Application requirements - OS and disk space
• Operating System
• Mac, Windows
• Synchronize to the desktop
• Relatively modern versions
• Memory - Relatively minimal
• Storage space
• Enough to store backups, video, pictures
• You’ll need quite a bit
• iOS
• Apple iTunes - syncs everything in the phone
• Creates full backups on the computer
• Android
• Syncs online with Google
• Use third-party apps like doubleTwist
to transfer movies and music

Question 5

Synchronize to the automobile

Answer 5

Connect to your automobile over Bluetooth or wired cable
• Extends the phone functionality into the vehicle
• Display maps, control phone calls, play music
• Big display screen, keep hands on the wheel
• iOS CarPlay, Android Auto
• Synchronizes contact information, music, and other
details
• Shares phone information in real-time
• This could be a security issue in a rental car

Question 6

Synchronization connections

Answer 6

• iOS
• USB - Proprietary (30-pin or 8-pin Lightning)
• USB-C
• 802.11 wireless
• Mobile network
• Android
• USB Micro-B
• USB-C
• 802.11 wireless
• Mobile network