When I do a desktop overwrites handheld sync, my mobile data is wiped out.
This is a known issue and it's being worked on. In the meantime, you can achieve a desktop overwrites handheld sync by doing the following: 1. Delete the mobile app from the device 2. Reinstall it from the app store. 3. Sign in with the same email as the desktop app. 4. Do a regular WiFi sync - do not change the sync setting from the default "S
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