Data sources

Data sources

It is very important to understand the difference between types of data sources within the MOBILedit Framework.

Tree View or Navigation distinguishes the sources of data into these types:


Devices / data sources can be renamed according to your needs. Offline devices and backups cannot be edited - these can be deleted only. Online devices are editable and can be disconnected within the Settings/Ports.


Navigation can be activated by clicking on the small icon (three dots) in the upper left corner.

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