Dear Joplin Developers,
I would like to request adding two critical synchronization features to the Android client that already exist in the Windows desktop version:
"Force sync local content to the sync target"
"Force overwrite local content with sync target data"
Current Issue:
When switching sync servers (e.g., from WebDAV to Joplin Server), the Android client lacks these options, forcing me to follow a tedious workflow:
Sync Android → PC (Windows)
Sync PC → New Server
Sync New Server → Android
Directly syncing Android → New Server risks deleting all local notes (as Android treats the empty server as authoritative) . This is inefficient and error-prone.
Evidence of Feature Discrepancy:
The Windows client provides "Force sync local data to target" under Tools > Options > Synchronization, but this option is missing in Android . Multiple users have reported similar synchronization limitations on mobile platforms .
Why This Matters:
Data Safety: Accidental deletion risks exist when switching sync targets without these safeguards.
Workflow Efficiency: The current multi-step process contradicts Joplin's cross-platform design philosophy .
Consistency: Feature parity across platforms is crucial for user experience, especially given Joplin's offline-first architecture .
Thank you very much!