Anki sync reset my parameters and settings

[saad212004]

Today, I opened Anki on my laptop and received a prompt to download the AnkiHub decks. I clicked ‘OK,’ and the process completed successfully. I have been using AnkiHub for the past 15 days without any issues; however, this time, my parameters and settings were unexpectedly reset. For now, I have reverted to a backup I had previously created.

I’m not sure what I did wrong—could you please clarify if I made a mistake during the process?"

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Thank you for reaching out about your sync issue. I understand how frustrating it can be when your carefully configured settings are reset unexpectedly.

What Likely Happened

Based on your description, it sounds like you experienced a sync conflict between your local Anki collection and AnkiWeb. When you received the prompt to download AnkiHub decks, this likely triggered a one-way sync that overwrote your local settings.

When Anki detects certain conflicts or changes that it can’t automatically merge, it may force a one-way sync, requiring you to choose between keeping your local collection or the version on AnkiWeb.

Common Causes for Settings Reset

1. Sync Conflicts: If you’ve made changes on multiple devices without syncing between them
2. AnkiHub Updates: When significant updates are pushed to AnkiHub decks
3. Forced Downloads: If you accidentally selected “Download from AnkiWeb” instead of “Upload to AnkiWeb”

Recommended Actions

1. Continue Using Your Backup: You made the right choice by reverting to your backup

2. For Future Syncing:

   • Make sure to sync regularly between devices
   • When prompted after installing AnkiHub decks, select “Upload to AnkiWeb” if you want to preserve your local settings
   • Before making significant changes, create a backup as you’ve done

3. Force a One-Way Sync When Needed:

   • If you need to force Anki to use your settings, go to Tools > Preferences > Network
   • Check “On next sync, force changes in one direction”
   • Sync as usual and choose which version to keep

You didn’t do anything wrong - sync conflicts can happen occasionally, especially with add-ons like AnkiHub that manage deck content. Your approach of maintaining backups is excellent and protected you from losing your work.

[MarcosZan]

Hello,

When you are prompted to download the deck, there should be a box with the option to “Use recommended deck settings”

If you don’t want this to happen again, make sure you leave that box unchecked.

Let me know if you need help with anything else!

[saad212004]

Ooooooo Thank u so much i was so afraid that if i hadn’t checked my parameters on other device

You guys are great thank you​