Quick summary: I am looking for a way to automatically sync data over cable from my app with a map on my computer.
Context: I have a selfmade iOS app which I use as a tool during guided tours. This app is installed on 40 iPads and displays pictures and movies on demand. The content has to be updated frequently and since this takes a lot of time (40x 4Gb on average), I am searching for an automated process.
The original idea was to let the app search for files in the iTunes directory, but it turns out that iTunes changes the names of synced files. A file named image.png will become IMG99938.png after syncing: not helpfull at all. Syncing with a server over wifi isn't a solution either, as no (affordable) network can transfer that amount of data to and from 40 clients without errors.
I am currently syncing the content of my app by mounting it as a drive with iExplorer, than syncing this drive with a map on my MacBook. This process requires 3 different software packages, is not very stable and is limited to sync the iPads one-by-one.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance and with kind regards, Laurens
