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Both the iOS app and the Android app are now FREE! What's new in the iOS app Improved the 'Send log file' functionality Fixed a potential crash if a budget had a whitespace character as the last character in the budget name Fixed a issue if a iTunes backup had been restored to another iOS…
Last Updated: March 27, 2013

Cloud Sync Troubleshooting

Cloud Sync is not working for me. Help! First, make sure that Cloud Sync is working on your desktop computer: YNAB’s "Cloud Sync" has nothing to do with the Apple Inc. product named "iCloud".  YNAB’s Cloud Sync uses the free file syncing service Dropbox. Make sure you have a working…
Last Updated: May 22, 2013

Setting up Cloud Sync on your Mobile Device

How do I set up Cloud Sync on my mobile phone? YNAB has apps for the iPhone and Android phone. In order to use Cloud Sync, make sure your device is compatible. YNAB for Android Requirements: Requires Android 2.1 and above. Will run on Kindle Fire or other Android based tablets, but only with the features…
Last Updated: March 27, 2013

Keeping more than one device in sync

This article is for anyone who is using WI-FI sync as opposed to Cloud Sync.  If you have YNAB 4, you may want to check out our Cloud Sync feature as it eliminates all the hurdles associated with Wi-fi syncing. To keep more than one mobile app (Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) in sync, follow…
Last Updated: September 24, 2012

Wi-Fi sync troubleshooting guide

The steps below apply to our Android and iPhone mobile apps when syncing locally using Wi-Fi mode only as well as for  (the now discontinued) YNAB 3 which was Wi-Fi Sync only capable. If you own YNAB 3 and would like to try Cloud Sync you can download a 34 day trial to see how amazing Cloud Sync…
Last Updated: March 5, 2013

Mobile iOS Features

Home Screen On the home screen in the iPhone app you will see three things: Budget Accounts Add Transaction The number next to budget is your total Budget balance for the current month in YNAB 4. You can see it in the header under the Available to Budget number in the balance column. The number next…
Last Updated: March 27, 2013

Add favorite categories for fast entry

Both the iPhone and the Android mobile apps allow you to choose your favorite categories from your budget and organize them in one place on your phone.  This makes makes transaction entry fast.  Android Tap on Budget. Tap on Favorites at the top of the budget screen. Tap Edit to the…
Last Updated: September 17, 2012

Create an Ad-Hoc network on a Mac

These steps help troubleshoot connections between your iPhone and your WiFi network and an Apple computer. These steps will not work if you have an Android phone as it will not support this sort of connection. This article does not  apply to YNAB 4 with Cloud Sync. Instructions for Windows You should…
Last Updated: September 18, 2012

Access multiple budgets on your iPhone

The steps below apply only to our iOS app. We're working on bringing the same functionality to the Android App soon. Until it arrives then you can still get to your other budget but just not the same way as below. Tap the settings icon in the Android app, choose Cloud Sync, then pick your other…
Last Updated: May 14, 2013

Verify your WiFi network connection

The steps below outline advanced steps in troubleshooting connections between your smartphone and your WiFi network. If you are having trouble getting your mobile app to sync with the desktop then please start at the mobile sync troubleshooting guide first before delving into the steps below. Please…
Last Updated: September 27, 2012

Create an Ad-Hoc network in Windows

You should follow these steps only if normal sync fails to work. If you are having trouble getting your mobile app to sync with the desktop, please start at the mobile sync troubleshooting guide before trying these steps. These steps help troubleshoot connections between your iPhone and your WiFi network…
Last Updated: October 15, 2012

Android License Check Fail

Both the iOS app and the Android app are now FREE! What's new in the Android app Geo-Smart Payees are here! YNAB will now take note of your location when recording a transaction. If you're near that location again, and go to add another transaction, YNAB will fill in the payee and last-used category.…
Last Updated: March 27, 2013

Error 505 when syncing

Why am I getting Error 505 when syncing? First, make sure you've updated the mobile app. Check for updates by going to the App Store on your phone. If that doesn't fix it, please follow the steps: Run Microsoft Internet Explorer. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu. (You might have to…
Last Updated: September 19, 2012