So, how to Sync my Mac with USB flash drive?

Always keep your data on USB flash drive in sync with your Mac with SyncMate by Eltima. Sounds promising, doesn't it? We mean sync, not just transfer data from your Mac to USB drive.

Just follow the steps below to learn how you can easily sync data between your Mac and USB flash drive.
Tips & Tricks
  • Sync mobile

With SyncMate you can sync any mobile phone with your Mac (not only Windows Mobile or Nokia devices). Just connect your phone to a Mac in a flash drive mode and sync it as if it was a common flash drive (please, make sure your device is recognized by your Mac as a flash drive).

  • Autosync trick

Sync Mac with USB drive automatically - you'll have to apply the needed settings only once, in future SyncMate will sync everything itself according to your choice.

  • Back up USB drive

Do not lose any data from your USB drive – just back it up on your Mac and don't worry about its safety!

  • Sync in real time

Sync data on the fly – once any data on your Mac was changed, it will be immediately updated on your USB drive (please note, that real-time sync option is available in Folders plugin only).

  • Multiple sync

Sync your USB drive with Nokia S40 phone, Windows Mobile device, Windows computers, Sony PSP and other supported devices via Mac (USB drive => Mac => any supported device).

Synchronize MacBook Air USB drive

Step 1: Get SyncMate Free Edition

Download and install Free edition of SyncMate on your Mac.

Sync Mac USB drive

Step 2: Connect USB drive to your Mac

Launch SyncMate and establish connection between your Mac and USB drive – just plug it in your Mac and SyncMate will detect it automatically.

* Have questions? Read this article.

Synchronize Mac Mini USB drive

Step 3: What do you want to sync?

With SyncMate Expert you can sync music, videos and photos between your Mac and USB flash drive. You can also sync the contents of the folders on both devices. Moreover, you can back up USB drive data on your Mac and restore it when required. Now, please, check the boxes of the plugins you are about to sync.

Synchronize iMac USB drive

Step 4: Choose sync direction

There are three directions of syncing data between Mac and USB available - Mac to USB drive (Mac data will be added to the existing one on USB drive), USB drive to Mac (USB drive data will be added to the existing Mac entries) and bi-directional - data will be mutually updated on both sides.

iTunes & Video and iPhoto can be synced in two directions only (USB drive to Mac and Mac to USB drive).

Mac synchronization

Step 5: Sync NOW!

You're almost there! :) Just click "Sync now" button and your data will be updated on both devices!

Mac synchronization software

Step 6: Sync even more devices with your Mac!

It's not only Mac with USB drive sync solution actually. SyncMate can also help you sync your Mac with Windows Mobile devices and Nokia S40 phones, other Macs and Windows computers, Sony PSP and Google accounts. You can even back up your Mac data at the special online storage provided by Eltima to all SyncMate users.

Note! SyncMate supports synchronization of your Mac with a wide range of devices and accounts. Below you can find the list of all Usage scenarios for each supported device.

To sync your Mac and other supported device, install SyncMate on your Mac:
If you want to sync your Mac with Windows PC, please, also download SyncMate module for Windows and install it on your PC:
How to switch the mobile device to USB flash drive mode?
Now you can sync your iTunes & Video using USB 2.0 high speed connection. SyncMate 2 allows you to sync faster via USB flash drive mode in case your device features such option.

To switch your mobile device to USB flash drive mode please follow:

Start -> Settings -> Connection Mode (USB) -> (there will be 2 options to select: "Active Sync" and "Removable disk") check "Removable disk".

Finally, connect your mobile device to Mac.