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Why Original Data Is Missing After Sync (But Duplicates Remain) — Fix It Safely

You synced your data.

Now the entries are still there,

but the originals are missing.

Only duplicated versions remain.

This usually means one thing:

the original was replaced during sync.

What Actually Happened

During sync, the system has to decide which version to keep.

In some cases, it chooses the wrong one.

Instead of merging properly,

it overwrites the original with another copy.

That is why you see duplicates,

but not the original entry you expect.

All three lead to the same result:

the original is replaced, not deleted.

Before making changes, verify if the original still exists elsewhere:

In many cases,

the original is still available in a different state.

1. Pause syncing

Stop further overwrites.

2. Locate the most complete version

Check all devices and versions.

3. Compare duplicates carefully

Some copies may contain parts of the original.

4. Restore or rebuild one clean version

Keep only the correct data.

5. Sync again from one device

Re-establish a consistent state.

If you sync again without checking,

you may overwrite the remaining original data.

Always verify first.

If original data is missing but duplicates remain after sync,

the original was likely overwritten during sync.

It may still exist on another device or version.

Find the correct copy first, then sync once from a single source.