Forcing a catalog sync

The Manga Vault catalog syncs automatically — you generally don’t need to think about it. But if you want to ensure you have the latest catalog (e.g., right after a request was approved), you can force a manual sync from Settings.

When automatic sync happens

The catalog refreshes automatically when:

• You launch the app.
• The app returns from background after some time.
• A push notification tells the app a new catalog version is available (when push is fully active).

In normal use, the catalog stays current without manual intervention.

How to force a manual sync

1. Open Settings.
2. Scroll to the About section.
3. Tap the Catalog Version row.

The app immediately checks for an updated catalog. You’ll see a brief loading indicator. Within a few seconds, the catalog is refreshed.

What syncing pulls

A catalog sync downloads:

• New series and volumes added since your last sync.
• Updated cover art and metadata for existing entries.
• Any catalog corrections.

The sync is incremental — only changes are downloaded, not the full catalog. This keeps it fast and data-efficient.

When to manually sync

• Right after a request was approved. If a catalog request you submitted was just approved, syncing manually catches the new entries faster.
• After seeing “Coming Soon” too long. If a volume seems stuck at Coming Soon, a manual sync sometimes resolves it (the publish step might have just completed).
• After noticing a catalog inconsistency. If you’re seeing wrong cover art or stale data, a sync may pick up corrections.

What syncing does NOT do

• Doesn’t change your collection.
• Doesn’t sync your profile or settings.
• Doesn’t refresh friends or social data.
• Doesn’t change anything outside the catalog itself.

For a full account refresh, also pull-to-refresh on the Library tab. See Refreshing your collection.

How long does syncing take?

Usually a few seconds for incremental updates. Larger sync operations (e.g., after months without syncing) might take 10–30 seconds.

I don’t see a Sync button

The sync action is on the Catalog Version row in the About section of Settings. Tapping the version number performs the sync.

Sync failed

If a sync fails (network error, server issue):

• Try again in a few minutes.
• Check your internet connection.
• Force-close and reopen the app, then try again.

Hidden debug panel

For advanced users, there’s a hidden debug panel that shows detailed sync info. Tap the Catalog Version row 5 times in quick succession to reveal it. The panel shows:

• Bundled (compiled-in) catalog version
• Cached (downloaded) catalog version
• In-memory active catalog version
• The CDN-side current version

This is useful only if you’re debugging a sync issue. Most users will never need it.

Tip

If the version on your device doesn’t match the latest release, tap-sync, then check again. After sync, the version should match the CDN.