22 Sept - 16:00 - Android - Experts Lounge Q&A

Thanks @Aung.K.Min.

Q: Yes, there is a plan as Google dependencies present a constrain. We are trying to remove those dependencies and so far we have removed all except the debugging and crash reporting.

2 Likes

Hi @Aung.K.Min, yes there are plants to remove google services dependencies. We already have removed google maps (we use mapbox), and right now we are exploring different alternatives to report errors and usage that are not google dependant. More work to be done in that front during 2021

2 Likes

Hi all!

I’m sharing a similar Monjur’s question.

Are you exploring to get a dashboard app?

For example, here in Honduras we have two user rolles: filler and analysis supervisor. We worked the analyst role to desktop visualization, however the visual impact on mobile device is bigger here (Local ways to be, you will say). I think seeing basically maps, tables and graphs will be enough to “Fill the eye”.

Also we are interested to check how to implement code bar and QR Scanner on our projects.

Thanks in advance!

1 Like

Thanks, @jose @jaime.bosque

1 Like

A: Next year we will have a dashboard App.

2 Likes

Terrific! We will stay on tune with it! Yes We are now sharing meanings about analytics app.

2 Likes

For signature capture, actually mi colleague Ricardo Valdese developed a little app using the same libraries like DHIS2. Could be interesting touch base with him.

1 Like

Q: Is possible add signatures?

A: So far we have not considered but if you need this please fill a JIRA request explaining the use case and we will evaluate the possibility.

2 Likes

Is there any plan for easing manual data sync function? Like push down sync, one click sync etc…

Hi @Aung.K.Min.

The granular sync was included some versions ago (Home - DHIS2 Documentation) . This allows you to sync by clicking a single button for a specific TEI (see the example below) or for a specific program.

For a full sync you will still need to go to the Settings > Sync data

1 Like

Thanks, @jaime.bosque for the information!
But still, I think it would be good to include the full sync function on the main page which will ease a lot for the users.

Hi @Aung.K.Min so far we have not received such a use case. But feel free to request it through JIRA and we will evaluate and, maybe, include in following versions.

Thanks.

1 Like

Hi, @jaime.bosque and all!
I would like to know your opinion on which Android Capture App version (2.2.2 or 2.3) will be the most compatible with DHIS2 V2.34?
We are currently upgrading our DHIS2 instance to V2.34 and testing with the app V2.2.2. We still found out the reported bugs of program rules and the mandatory/compulsory field not working in the 2.2.2 (I would raise it in the Jira separately).
Thus, I would like to know whether we still work on 2.2.2 or waiting for the 2.3 release as we are very limited to update the app for only once.
Another thing is that as we are upgrading from DHIS2 V2.30 to V2.34 with Android Capture App version 1.3.1 to (2.2.2 or 2.3 depending on your recommendation), I would also like to know whether the Android Capture App version 1.3.1 would be compatible with DHIS2 V2.34 as we have to provide the transition period for App update with internet limitation.

Thank you,
Aung

Hi @Aung.K.Min

Regarding the application V2.2.2 I would recommend for you waiting until 2.3 is published (most probably this week), then I would make tests and if everything works well deploy it to your field users. We always recommend using the latest version of Android whenever it is possible as we do not currently support backporting fixes.

Regarding 1.3.1 and 2.34 I am not 100% sure as I am not sure if things changed in the API. I am pinging @vgarciabnz as he probably can advise better.

Cheers.

1 Like

Hi @Aung.K.Min,

The application V1.3.1 is not compatible with 2.34. But V2.2.2 and V2.3 are compatible with 2.34 and 2.30. So the recommended approach to do this upgrade is:

  1. Update app version in first place. It does not matter if this process takes a few days: users with V1.3.1 or V2.2.2 can use the app because it is compatible with 2.30.
  2. Once all end-users have updated their applications you can upgrade the server to 2.34 and the users will continue using the application.

Best.

1 Like

Thank you, @jaime.bosque @vgarciabnz for your recommendations!
It does help me to clearly understand each implication and anticipate smooth upgrading.

Thanks,
Aung

Hi @jaime.bosque!
Could I know when will the Android Capture app V2.3 be released as there seemed to be some delayed?
Thanks!

@marta can probably reply to that better than me.

Hi @Aung.K.Min,

the release will be out today together with 2.35.

Thanks for following up!

1 Like

Thanks for the information, @marta!

1 Like