Anki sync reset my parameters and settings

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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.