How can I exclude a file from iTunes file sharing?

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iTunes file sharing works by exposing all the files in /Documents

But I would want to explicitly exclude certain files. Is this possible?

UPDATED:

Specifically, one of my ad network SDK is storing a mraid.js in Documents.

Yes. I am referring to [this feature](http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/general/Reference/InfoPlistKeyReference/Articles/iPhoneOSKeys.html) in iOS. — samwize, Jul 09 '13 at 16:30
Yes it is on-topic it is about "a specific programming problem" and "practical, answerable problems that are unique to the programming profession". Those are quoted from http://stackoverflow.com/help/on-topic — WolfLink, Jul 09 '13 at 16:39
This question rather belongs to http://apple.stackexchange.com. — Ortwin Gentz, Jul 09 '13 at 17:25
This is a programming question extending what Apple [documented](http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/iPhone/Conceptual/iPhoneOSProgrammingGuide/PerformanceTuning/PerformanceTuning.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40007072-CH8-SW9). Please don't downvote unless you know what you are doing. — samwize, Jul 16 '13 at 17:46
This is a good question. Why downvoting? Hate those stupid guys. I'll upvote for you. — Bagusflyer, Nov 06 '14 at 07:34

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 09 '13 at 17:00

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If you don't want a file shared, don't store it in the Documents folder. Use the Application Support folder for example.

Another option is that iTunes won't show any files or folders from the Documents folder that start with a dot. You could rename the files you don't want to share with a dot or put them in a subfolder whose name begins with a dot.

answered Jul 09 '13 at 17:00

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score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Jul 09 '13 at 17:07

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There is no way to exclude files from File Sharing.

The files you need to share should be put under Documents directory and the files which you don't want to share should be kept in other directories. It'll solve the issue.

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answered Jul 09 '13 at 16:29

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score 0 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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Try looking at This Question. Also, depending on what you are storing, you can try using the NSUserDefaults instead.

edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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answered Jul 09 '13 at 16:29

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How can I exclude a file from iTunes file sharing?

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