Solution to the error "An error occured during the transfer. Please check your Wi-Fi connection." with PhotoSync
So far I really like the PhotoSync app for syncing photos and videos from my iPhone to my PC. I was getting this error when I tried to sync: “An error occurred during the transfer. Please check your Wi-Fi connection.”
- Windows 8*
My network was configured as a Public network with file sharing off. I enabled sharing thanks to this forum post: https://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/9837-network-location-set-private-public-windows-8-a.html
- Windows 7*
It turned out to that my home network was configured as a Public network. Apparently PhotoSync wants it to be a Home Network.
I changed my wireless network to Home and it works great.
- Here’s how to configure it to Home:*
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Open Network and Sharing Center
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Find your network
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Click the “Public Network” text under your network name in the lower left hand corner.
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Change it to Home network.
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Try to Sync again from your phone
HTH,
Jon
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