Applicable ProductsQuMagie Mobile 2.0 and later
OverviewQuMagie Mobile can backup photos and videos on your mobile device to your QNAP NAS.
TipBacking up files to your NAS is different than syncing files with your NAS:Files backed-up to your NAS can be safely deleted from your mobile device and downloaded from your NAS when needed.Deleting synced files on your mobile device will delete the corresponding files on your NAS. Likewise, deleted synced files on your NAS will delete the corresponding files on your mobile device.Configuring backupsYou can configure QuMagie to automatically backup your photos and videos from selected sources.
Configuring backups (Android)Open QuMagie on your Android device.Go to the Menu tab.In Backup Settings, tap Enable.The Backup Settings page appears.On the bottom of the page, tap Set up now.If you have not yet granted file permissions to QuMagie, the system will ask you to allow QuMagie to access photos and videos on your Android device. Tap OK, then tap Allow to grant permissions.The Select Backup Source page appears. Select a backup source:Backup source optionsDescriptionAll photos and videosUploads all photos and videos from your galleryDCIM foldersUploads all photos and videos from DCIM foldersCustomUploads all photos and videos from selected foldersThe Select NAS page appears.Tap a NAS to select it.The Select NAS Folder page appears.Select a NAS folder to upload to.In the bottom right corner, Tap OK.The Backup Settings page appears.Configure backup settings as needed:SettingDescriptionSourceChange the upload sourceDestinationChange the NAS upload destinationDestination Folder Structure SetupSpecify the folder structure of file uploads:Create subfolders based on source folder structureCreate subfolders based on album nameCombine into one folderFile settingsSettingDescriptionUpload RulesSpecify the upload rule:
Upload all photos and videosUpload all photos and videos since selected dateUse original filenameWhen enabled, QuMagie Mobile uses the original file name when uploading.WarningDuplicate file name conflicts may occur under certain circumstances. For this reason, QNAP recommends disabling this setting.Duplicate File RuleSpecify a duplicate file rule:Skip duplicate files: If an identical file exists on the NAS, the file is not uploaded.Rename duplicate files: If an identical file exists on the NAS, the uploaded file is renamed.Upload settingsSettingDescriptionUse cellular dataWhen enabled, QuMagie Mobile uses cellular data to transfer files when Wi-Fi is not available.Use cellular data to upload videosEnable this setting to upload videos with cellular data when Wi-Fi is not available. This setting is only available if Use cellular data is enabled.Backgroud uploadEnable this setting to allow QuMagie Mobile to run in the background when uploading files.Upload when charging onlyWhen enabled, QuMagie Mobile only transfers files when your mobile device is connected to a power source.HEIC file uploadSpecify how QuMagie Mobile handles HEIC files when automatically uploading:JPEG: Convert HEIC files to JPEG and only upload the converted version.HEIC: Upload the original HEIC files without converting them.HEIC & JPEG: Upload both the original HEIC files and the converted JPEG versions.Transfer statusSettingDescriptionDisplay the transfer notification barEnable this setting to receive file upload progress notifications on your mobile device.Tap Save.QuMagie Mobile backups your files by creating a background task to upload files to your NAS. Background tasks can be viewed in Menu (tab) > Background task.Configuring backups (iOS)Open QuMagie on your iOS device.Go to the Menu tab.In Backup Settings, tap Enable.The Backup Settings page appears.Tap Set up now.If you have not yet granted file permissions to QuMagie, the system will ask you to allow QuMagie to access photos and videos on your iOS device. Tap Allow Access to All Photos to grant permissions.The Select NAS Folder page appears. Navigate to the desired NAS folder and tap it.Tap Set Location.The Backup Settings page appears.Configure backup settings as needed:SettingDescriptionDestination folderChange the NAS upload destinationFile settingsSettingDescriptionUpload RulesSpecify the upload rule:
Upload all photos and videosUpload all photos and videos since selected dateUse original filenameWhen enabled, QuMagie Mobile uses the original file name when uploading.WarningDuplicate file name conflicts may occur under certain circumstances. For this reason, QNAP recommends disabling this setting.Duplicate File RuleSpecify a duplicate file rule:Skip duplicate files: If an identical file exists on the NAS, the file is not uploaded.Rename duplicate files: If an identical file exists on the NAS, the uploaded file is renamed.Live PhotoSpecify upload rules for Live Photos:Upload photo onlyUpload photo and video HEIC file uploadSpecify how QuMagie Mobile handles HEIC files when automatically uploading:JPEG: Convert HEIC files to JPEG and only upload the converted version.HEIC: Upload the original HEIC files without converting them.HEIC & JPEG: Upload both the original HEIC files and the converted JPEG versions.Upload settingsSettingDescriptionUse cellular dataWhen enabled, QuMagie Mobile uses cellular data to transfer files when Wi-Fi is not available.Use cellular data to upload videosEnable this setting to upload videos with cellular data when Wi-Fi is not available. This option is only available if Use cellular data is enabled.Backgroud uploadingEnable this setting to allow QuMagie Mobile to run in the background when uploading files.Upload when charging onlyWhen enabled, QuMagie Mobile only transfers files when your mobile device is connected to a power source.Tap Confirm.QuMagie Mobile backups your files by creating a background task to upload files to your NAS. Background tasks can be viewed in Menu (tab) > Background Tasks.Further readingQuMagie Mobile 2.x User Guide
QuMagie 2.x User Guide