Can Mangalife Sync Reading Progress Across Different Devices?

2026-01-30 11:08:47 159

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Chase
Chase
2026-02-03 14:55:13
I tested this personally across a couple of older devices and the short version is: MangaLife doesn’t natively sync your reading progress across different devices through a cloud account. Instead, it relies on local storage, so the usual ways to move progress around are backups or file-syncing. I’ve alternated between manual backup/restore (export backups to Google Drive) and real-time folder syncing (Syncthing or FolderSync) to keep last-read positions consistent. Both approaches work but require some setup and carry a risk of overwrite conflicts if you read offline on both devices before they sync. If you want something simpler, consider a reader or a web platform that ties reading progress to an account — that’s what I do now when I switch devices frequently, because it saves me from constantly juggling backup files and merge headaches, and I sleep better knowing my place won’t vanish.
Declan
Declan
2026-02-04 07:49:54
I got curious about this too and dug into how MangaLife handles progress, so here’s the straight talk: by default, MangaLife stores your reading progress locally on the device rather than in a cloud tied to an account. That means if you read on your phone and then pick up a tablet, that on-device bookmark and your read/unread flags usually won’t magically appear on the other gadget. It’s basic, but it keeps things fast and offline-friendly for people who like to stash files locally.

That said, there are practical ways to make your progress follow you around. If you’re comfortable with a little tinkering, you can back up the app’s database or library folder to a cloud service (Google drive, Dropbox) or use a real-time folder sync tool like Syncthing. The rough flow is: identify the MangaLife folder or database file on your device, sync that folder to the cloud or another device, and then restore or let the synced file overwrite the copy on the second device. Be careful about conflicts — if you read on both devices before they sync, you can end up with duplicated chapters or a lost last-page position.

If you want frictionless cross-device sync, I’ve ended up switching to services and readers that support account-based progress tracking—things like 'MangaDex' on the web, or paid platforms that sync purchases and last-read positions. For casual readers who mostly want portability without fuss, exporting backups occasionally to the cloud works fine; for obsessive collectors, a sync tool or a different app that has built-in cloud sync is less headache. Personally I like keeping my library portable, but I also appreciate the peace of mind of a synced account when I’m switching devices a lot.
Stella
Stella
2026-02-05 15:09:24
Noticed this problem after juggling a phone and tablet, so I tried several methods and here’s what I learned in plain terms. MangaLife itself doesn’t offer a seamless, official multi-device sync service like an account-based reader would. Your reading positions and metadata live on the device by default. That said, you aren’t totally stuck: you can engineer syncing by moving the app’s data files through cloud storage or using synchronization apps.

A reliable approach I used was to run Syncthing between my two Android devices. I synced the MangaLife directory (where cover images, mangas, and the local DB live) so changes were mirrored almost instantly. Another option is to export a backup from MangaLife if the app offers that feature, then upload it to Google Drive and restore it on the other device when needed. The trade-offs are: manual or semi-automatic workflows, possible data conflicts, and occasional messy merges of read lists. If you prefer a clean, built-in solution, try a reader that supports server-side sync or trackers; for example, 'Tachiyomi' plus certain extensions can talk to trackers, and web services like 'MangaDex' keep your library tied to an account. For me, Syncthing gave the best balance between privacy and automatic syncing without paying for premium features.
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