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Start with the common questions below. If you’re still stuck, write to me. I read and answer every message myself.
FAQ
Common questions
Why is a backup waiting, failing, or unable to find the destination?
Confirm Photos and Files access, that iCloud-only originals are downloaded, the iPhone or iPad has enough power, and the destination is connected, writable, and has free space. Re-select a destination whose saved access expired. Some drive formats and provider behaviors can prevent reliable writes.
How do manifests and verification help?
PulseDrive records local transfer status and writes destination manifests with filenames, paths, sizes, and checksums so completed copies can be checked. A successful transfer is not a permanent guarantee against later drive failure. Open representative files and maintain another independent copy of important photos.
What does Safe Delete remove?
Safe Delete is limited to items you explicitly select after the app verifies the intended destination copies, then Apple Photos presents its deletion confirmation. Deletions normally go to Recently Deleted and can propagate through iCloud Photos. iCloud Photos synchronization alone is not an independent backup.
Who handles App Store billing or refund requests?
Apple processes App Store purchases and eligible refund requests and does not provide PulseDrive with your full payment-card details. Use Apple’s Report a Problem service or Apple Support for a billing or refund request. Contact PulseDrive support for an app-function problem.
What does Clear Backup History remove?
Settings > Advanced Mode > Clear Backup History removes local receipts and duplicate-skip history. It never deletes destination files or manifests. Delete destination copies separately. Uninstalling clears local app history and settings but not backups on an external drive, Files provider, iCloud Drive, Photos, or exported manifests.
Still need help?
Write to me directly.
Brent Gaddis provides support for PulseDrive through the monitored support@brentgaddis.com address. PulseDrive support covers Photos access, iCloud originals, storage destinations, power and space checks, transfer manifests, verification, restores, and Safe Delete. Email support@brentgaddis.com with the app and OS versions, destination type, transfer stage, and a redacted error. Do not send private photos or full filenames unless necessary.
Please don’t include passwords, recovery keys, or unnecessary personal information.