Fix Countdowns that Aren't Saving

Don’t swipe up on Days Since when you’re done.

iOS syncs your changes to the cloud about a minute after the change is made. If you return to the Home Screen before that happens, iOS will send your latest changes up to your iCloud account as soon as you leave. If you’re swiping up on Days Since, it’s unable to finish syncing your latest changes.

Swiping up on apps immediately kills the application and prevents it from finishing what it was doing.

Swiping up on apps is unnecessary and should only be done if an app becomes unresponsive.

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Sharing Countdowns

Starting with Version 7.5.0, you can now share your countdowns two different ways:

  • Share Image & Text

    • This option allows you to share a screenshot of your countdown along with text detailing exactly how much time there is until (or since) your event.

    • This method is ideal for posting to social media, texting, etc.

    • This was previously the only way to share countdowns.

  • Export Countdown

    • Exporting will allow you to share a countdown with another user who has Days Since. You can Airdrop, text or e-mail them a countdown that they can insert directly into their app.

    • This method can also be used to back up or save a copy of an event that you may delete from the app in the future.

    • Note: This is a copy of your event and future changes will not be synced to the other user’s device.

Saving a Backup File

Although your countdowns are automatically stored in your private iCloud account, and the event of data loss is extremely unlikely, you can now save a Days Since Backup file. This can be useful if you choose to turn off iCloud access or if you need to transfer countdowns between iCloud accounts.


To Backup your Data:

  • Open Days Since

  • Tap on the gear in the upper left corner

  • Scroll down to the bottom and tap on “Export Data”

  • You will be presented with two methods:

    • Days Since Backup

      • These files can be opened by Days Since to import countdowns.

    • CSV File

      • This can be opened by Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet or note applications.

      • These can not be brought back into Days Since.

  • Finally, select what you want to do with your file. Tap on “Save to Files” to save it to your device.

Save Backup to Files

For instructions on restoring a backup file, see Restore a Backup.

Opening Days Since Files

open a countdown

Follow the steps below to open a countdown that was shared with you through a text message or e-mail.

To Open a Countdown:

  • Tap on the countdown

  • When the preview opens, tap on the action arrow in the lower left corner

  • When the overlay appears, tap on the Days Since icon. Days Since will open and the countdown will be added to your list.

Restore a backup

Follow the steps below to restore countdowns and settings from a Days Since Backup File.

To Restore a Backup:

  • Locate the file in the Files app (or wherever it was saved)

  • Tap on the backup file to open a preview and then tap on the arrow in the lower left corner

  • When the overlay appears, tap on the Days Since icon to open it.

  • After Days Since opens, you’ll be asked if you would like to restore the backup file.

Color Pack

Purchasing the Color Pack will allow you to:

  • Change the app’s text and button colors as well as unlock animated effects to overlay your countdowns. There are 21 different app colors to choose from.

 

  • Use any color as a background instead of an image. (Coming Soon)

  • Add these animated effects to your countdowns:

  • Fire

  • Floating hearts

  • Floating stars

  • Bokeh effect

 

Animated effects can be toggled on when editing your countdown. The app color can be changed under Settings.

Widget Preview

NOTE: The following applies to users on iOS 13 and earlier. For iOS 14 users, see iOS 14 Widgets.

Users who have purchased the ad-free upgrade have access to the Today View Widget! The widget allows you quick and easy access to your countdowns without having to open the app.

You can view your countdowns by opening the Today View (swipe right over the Home screen, Lock screen or while you're looking at your notifications) or by using 3D Touch on the app icon.

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You can add events to your widget while editing them. Just tap on the switch.

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You can learn more about widgets on Apple’s website.

Countdown Data

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How can I backup my countdowns?

Your countdown data is automatically included in your device backups.  If you’re backing up your device using iCloud or iTunes, then you won’t need to do anything else to backup your events.

If you’re logged into an iCloud account on your device, your countdowns are tied to your iCloud account. This means if you delete Days Since, or get a new device, your countdowns will automatically be restored.

If you’re not backing up your phone, you can learn more about automatic backups here.

 

Where are my countdowns stored?

Your countdowns are stored locally on your device and synced to your personal iCloud account, if you're logged in. We never has access to any of your data.

 

 

Adding Countdowns

Adding new countdowns in Days Since is easy.

  • First, open Days Since and tap the + button in the upper right corner.
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  • The ‘Edit Event’ screen will appear next.  You can enter your event details by tapping on the individual items.  For instance, tap on ‘New Event’ to change the event title.  Tap on the date to change the date you’d like to countdown or count up to.
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  • When you’re finished entering your event details, tap on the ‘Days Since’ back button to view your newly created countdown.  Tap on the ‘Events’ back button will return you to your event list.
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