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## 📱 Mobile Support (⚠️ Experimental)
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The Git implementation on mobile is **very unstable**! I would not recommend using this plugin on mobile, but try other syncing services.
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One such alternative is [GitSync](https://github.com/ViscousPot/GitSync), which is available on both Android and iOS. It is not associated with this plugin, but it may be a better option for mobile users. A tutorial for setting it up can be found [here](https://viscouspotenti.al/posts/gitsync-all-devices-tutorial).
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> 🧪 The Git plugin works on mobile thanks to [isomorphic-git](https://isomorphic-git.org/), a JavaScript-based re-implementation of Git - but it comes with serious limitations and issues. It is not possible for an Obsidian plugin to use a native Git installation on Android or iOS.
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### ❌ Mobile Feature Limitations

docs/Getting Started.md

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> - Another solution is to move the `.git` directory to another location and create a `.git` file in your vault with only the following line: `gitdir: <path-to-your-actual-git-direcotry>`
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# Mobile
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The git implementation on mobile is **very unstable**!
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The Git implementation on mobile is **very unstable**! I would not recommend using this plugin on mobile, but try other syncing services.
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One such alternative is [GitSync](https://github.com/ViscousPot/GitSync), which is available on both Android and iOS. It is not associated with this plugin, but it may be a better option for mobile users. A tutorial for setting it up can be found [here](https://viscouspotenti.al/posts/gitsync-all-devices-tutorial).
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Another alternative for iOS is [Working Copy](https://workingcopy.app/).
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## Restrictions
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