# \#android **URL:** https://community.dhis2.org/tag/android/8.md [Latest](https://community.dhis2.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.dhis2.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.dhis2.org/tags.md) --- ## [Upcoming Webinar: Android 3.5.0](https://community.dhis2.org/t/upcoming-webinar-android-3-5-0/78148)
**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2026 13:23 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/upcoming-webinar-android-3-5-0/78148 "2026-11-10T13:23:12Z")
📅 Release Webinar: Android v3.5.0 · November 18, 2026 7:00 AM → November 18, 2026 8:00 AM (America/El\_Salvador) · https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mw3pQqaOSU2gWLgQOwAWKw#/registration Join us for the 3.5.0 release webinar and get a first look at the latest release of the Android mobile app. We’ll walk yo… --- ## [Admin tool of the week: Translation Deduplication Tool](https://community.dhis2.org/t/admin-tool-of-the-week-translation-deduplication-tool/78202)
**Author:** [@Olav](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Olav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2026 10:25 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/admin-tool-of-the-week-translation-deduplication-tool/78202 "2026-11-11T10:25:05Z")
:information\_source: Admin tool of the week: this post is part of a weekly series featuring small, open-source maintenance tools from the HISP Centre for DHIS2 system administrators. Read about the series. The problem A metadata object should have at most one translation of each property in each language: one Fre… --- ## [Prochain webinaire : Android 3.5.0](https://community.dhis2.org/t/prochain-webinaire-android-3-5-0/78149)
**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2026 13:23 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/prochain-webinaire-android-3-5-0/78149 "2026-11-10T13:23:19Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: Upcoming Webinar: Android 3.5.0 - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. 📅 Webinaire de lancement : Android v3.5.0 · November 18, 2026 7:00 AM → November 18, 2026 8:00 AM (America/El\_Salvador) · https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/re… --- ## [3.3.1+ Android Issues with Program Rules hiding and making mandatory consistently](https://community.dhis2.org/t/3-3-1-android-issues-with-program-rules-hiding-and-making-mandatory-consistently/77368)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Boddie](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Matthew_Boddie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2026 17:58 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/3-3-1-android-issues-with-program-rules-hiding-and-making-mandatory-consistently/77368 "2026-11-05T17:58:37Z")
Using 3.4.2, 3.4.1, 3.3.1 I have a tracker program with some simple show hides based on a Boolean Yes/No DE within a single program stage. The trigger of the program rules are ${DE} and !#{DE}, and hides a number of DEs and makes others mandatory based on the DE’s response (respectively). For the example: IF DE X, … --- ## [Android Capture: HIDEFIELD ignored when the field also has a hide/show option rule](https://community.dhis2.org/t/android-capture-hidefield-ignored-when-the-field-also-has-a-hide-show-option-rule/77783)
**Author:** [@malekpour](https://community.dhis2.org/u/malekpour)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2026 17:34 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/android-capture-hidefield-ignored-when-the-field-also-has-a-hide-show-option-rule/77783 "2026-11-03T17:34:16Z")
Hi all, In Android Capture 3.5.0, a field is not hidden when it is the target of both: Rule A (priority 1): HIDEOPTION, HIDEOPTIONGROUP or SHOWOPTIONGROUP Rule B (priority 2): HIDEFIELD The field stays visible, and changing the rule priorities has no effect. This happens with all three option action types, for both… --- ## [Android Capture 3.4.2: sync stuck with E1005 when a HIDEFIELD program rule blanks tracked entity attributes (server 2.41.10)](https://community.dhis2.org/t/android-capture-3-4-2-sync-stuck-with-e1005-when-a-hidefield-program-rule-blanks-tracked-entity-attributes-server-2-41-10/77255)
**Author:** [@researchfd](https://community.dhis2.org/u/researchfd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2026 02:45 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/android-capture-3-4-2-sync-stuck-with-e1005-when-a-hidefield-program-rule-blanks-tracked-entity-attributes-server-2-41-10/77255 "2026-11-02T02:45:03Z")
Hi everyone, I’m the DHIS2 admin for a small NGO in Panama, and I think I may have found a bug, though I’m not 100% sure, so I’d really appreciate any input. Setup Server: 2.41.10 Android Capture app: 3.4.2 Tracker program with a HIDEFIELD program rule that hides guardian attributes (Guardian Name, Guardian Cedula,… --- ## [Présentation de SEMIS : une application DHIS2 gratuite et open source dédiée à la gestion des élèves, du personnel et des établissements scolaires](https://community.dhis2.org/t/presentation-de-semis-une-application-dhis2-gratuite-et-open-source-dediee-a-la-gestion-des-eleves-du-personnel-et-des-etablissements-scolaires/77777)
**Author:** [@amuchanga](https://community.dhis2.org/u/amuchanga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2026 17:11 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/presentation-de-semis-une-application-dhis2-gratuite-et-open-source-dediee-a-la-gestion-des-eleves-du-personnel-et-des-etablissements-scolaires/77777 "2026-10-28T17:11:32Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: Introducing SEMIS: A Free, Open-Source DHIS2 App for Student, Staff and School Management - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. Adopté par le ministère fédéral de l’Éducation du Nigeria comme registre national des élèves, SEMI… --- ## [\[Important\] Better nutrition support in DHIS2: WHO calculation method and ages up to 19 years](https://community.dhis2.org/t/important-better-nutrition-support-in-dhis2-who-calculation-method-and-ages-up-to-19-years/77684)
**Author:** [@marta](https://community.dhis2.org/u/marta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2026 15:03 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/important-better-nutrition-support-in-dhis2-who-calculation-method-and-ages-up-to-19-years/77684 "2026-10-22T15:03:59Z")
In this DHIS2 release cycle, the HISP UiO team is focusing on improving DHIS2 support for child nutrition programs, starting with the z-score functions used in program rules (d2:zScoreWFA, d2:zScoreHFA, d2:zScoreWFH). The first improvements are now available. What is new Results aligned with WHO Anthro. The th… --- ## [Change in d2:validatePattern evaluation: please review your program rules](https://community.dhis2.org/t/change-in-d2-validatepattern-evaluation-please-review-your-program-rules/77634)
**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2026 19:17 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/change-in-d2-validatepattern-evaluation-please-review-your-program-rules/77634 "2026-10-22T19:17:19Z")
Hi everyone, We want to make you aware of a change that may affect existing program rules using d2:validatePattern. What changed The way d2:validatePattern handles escaping in regular expressions was fixed (DHIS2-21359). The fix is included in: Android Capture app 3.4.2 and later, through an update of the expressi… --- ## [\[Important\] Amélioration du suivi nutritionnel dans DHIS2 : méthode de calcul de l'OMS et tranches d'âge jusqu'à 19 ans](https://community.dhis2.org/t/important-amelioration-du-suivi-nutritionnel-dans-dhis2-methode-de-calcul-de-loms-et-tranches-dage-jusqua-19-ans/77685)
**Author:** [@marta](https://community.dhis2.org/u/marta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2026 15:04 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/important-amelioration-du-suivi-nutritionnel-dans-dhis2-methode-de-calcul-de-loms-et-tranches-dage-jusqua-19-ans/77685 "2026-10-22T15:04:09Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: \[Important\] Better nutrition support in DHIS2: WHO calculation method and ages up to 19 years - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. Dans le cadre de ce cycle de mise à jour de DHIS2, l’équipe HISP de l’Université d’Oslo (UiO) se … --- ## [La version 2.5.2 de l'application Web « DHIS2 Android Settings » est désormais disponible](https://community.dhis2.org/t/la-version-2-5-2-de-lapplication-web-dhis2-android-settings-est-desormais-disponible/77622)
**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 14:40 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/la-version-2-5-2-de-lapplication-web-dhis2-android-settings-est-desormais-disponible/77622 "2026-10-20T14:40:31Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: DHIS2 Android Settings Web App version 2.5.2 is released - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. La version 2.5.2 de l’application Web « Paramètres Android » est disponible. La principale nouveauté concerne le contrôle de la qualit… --- ## [DHIS2 Android Settings Web App version 2.5.2 is released](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-android-settings-web-app-version-2-5-2-is-released/77615)
**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 12:51 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-android-settings-web-app-version-2-5-2-is-released/77615 "2026-10-20T12:51:24Z")
Version 2.5.2 of the Android Settings Web App is available. The main new feature is image quality control. Image quality control: Administrators can choose the image data elements and attributes whose pictures the DHIS2 Android Capture app sends in their original quality. This needs Android Capture app version 3.5… --- ## [Lancement de la version 3.5.0 de l'application DHIS2 Capture pour Android](https://community.dhis2.org/t/lancement-de-la-version-3-5-0-de-lapplication-dhis2-capture-pour-android/77609)
**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 11:37 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/lancement-de-la-version-3-5-0-de-lapplication-dhis2-capture-pour-android/77609 "2026-10-20T11:37:14Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: DHIS2 Android Capture App version 3.5.0 is released - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. Chère communauté, Nous avons le plaisir de vous annoncer la sortie de la version 3.5.0 de l’application DHIS2 Android Capture. Elle propos… --- ## [DHIS2 Android Capture App version 3.5.0 is released](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-android-capture-app-version-3-5-0-is-released/77608)
**Author:** [@nancyesp](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nancyesp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 11:37 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-android-capture-app-version-3-5-0-is-released/77608 "2026-10-20T11:37:05Z")
Dear community, We are pleased to announce the release of the DHIS2 Android Capture app version 3.5.0. It adds new ways to log in securely, more terms that administrators can customize in tracker programs, improved image resizing that preserves image quality, and a clearer organisation unit selector. You can explo… --- ## [SoftLMIS: Transactional LMIS Android app and interoperability with DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/softlmis-transactional-lmis-android-app-and-interoperability-with-dhis2/57653)
**Author:** [@Mahmud](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mahmud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2026 19:13 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/softlmis-transactional-lmis-android-app-and-interoperability-with-dhis2/57653 "2026-10-12T19:13:44Z")
This abstract has been accepted at the 2024 DHIS2 Annual Conference session link: https://dac2024.dhis2.org/program-schedule/program/63/dhis2-for-logistics SoftLMIS: Transactional LMIS Android app and interoperabi… --- ## [Sync errors from negative decimals without a leading zero: Android Capture 3.4.2 accepts them, server rejects them](https://community.dhis2.org/t/sync-errors-from-negative-decimals-without-a-leading-zero-android-capture-3-4-2-accepts-them-server-rejects-them/77115)
**Author:** [@researchfd](https://community.dhis2.org/u/researchfd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 14:12 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/sync-errors-from-negative-decimals-without-a-leading-zero-android-capture-3-4-2-accepts-them-server-rejects-them/77115 "2026-10-06T14:12:15Z")
Hi all, I think I’ve found a validation gap in the Android Capture app and wanted to flag it. Setup: Android Capture app 3.4.2, Android 16 (Samsung, One UI 8.5) DHIS2 2.41.9.1 Tracker program, data elements with value type Number (pediatric z-scores) What happens: If I enter .62, the app shows a formatting error… --- ## [Program Rule Expression Worked Previously but Suddenly Failed on Android Capture](https://community.dhis2.org/t/program-rule-expression-worked-previously-but-suddenly-failed-on-android-capture/76877)
**Author:** [@Mr\_jorge](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mr_jorge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 22:46 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/program-rule-expression-worked-previously-but-suddenly-failed-on-android-capture/76877 "2026-10-03T22:46:13Z")
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with a DHIS2 Program Rule that I’d appreciate some insight on from the community. I have a Tracker program with a multiple-choice data element. Based on the selection of a specific option (in this case, “Other – specify”), another data element should become visible. I initially… --- ## [Calendar week days display incorrectly as single character "أ" in Arabic language on Android App](https://community.dhis2.org/t/calendar-week-days-display-incorrectly-as-single-character-in-arabic-language-on-android-app/70904)
**Author:** [@Mohammed1](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mohammed1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 08:02 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/calendar-week-days-display-incorrectly-as-single-character-in-arabic-language-on-android-app/70904 "2026-10-01T08:02:29Z")
After updating the DHIS2 Android Capture App, the calendar component displays all week days as the same single character (“أ”) when the interface language is set to Arabic. All days of the week appear identical, making i… --- ## [Dhis2 developer and customization focus on tracker and e-register](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-developer-and-customization-focus-on-tracker-and-e-register/77047)
**Author:** [@Bezahegn](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Bezahegn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 14:47 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-developer-and-customization-focus-on-tracker-and-e-register/77047 "2026-09-29T14:47:29Z")
my Name is Bezahegn Zerihun Ethiopia as the dhis2 developer and implemantation adviser MOH This is a space to discuss the use of Tracker to create an eRegistry. eRegistries differ from simple Tracker implementations in that they are designed specifically to capture structured data during a patient visit --- ## [Age value type shows "This date format is not valid" when database language is changed from English — Capture App](https://community.dhis2.org/t/age-value-type-shows-this-date-format-is-not-valid-when-database-language-is-changed-from-english-capture-app/72365)
**Author:** [@sthrohit](https://community.dhis2.org/u/sthrohit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 10:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/age-value-type-shows-this-date-format-is-not-valid-when-database-language-is-changed-from-english-capture-app/72365 "2026-09-29T10:54:44Z")
When using a data element with Value Type: Age in the Android Capture app, entering age using the Years/Months/Days fields (e.g. 2 months) triggers the validation error: “This date format is not valid” This issue is specific to the Android Capture app and only occurs when the DHIS2 database language is changed from… --- ## [Tracker Data Entry Issue – Character Auto-Delete/Replace in Android App](https://community.dhis2.org/t/tracker-data-entry-issue-character-auto-delete-replace-in-android-app/75906)
**Author:** [@pma](https://community.dhis2.org/u/pma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 12:21 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/tracker-data-entry-issue-character-auto-delete-replace-in-android-app/75906 "2026-09-24T12:21:43Z")
Hi all, Our field team is reporting issues when entering data into specific fields. Every time the app internally validates a character that has been entered, it is automatically deleted. We haven’t been able to reproduce the issue, and neither has the field support team. Has anyone experienced something similar or s… --- ## [How we paired DHIS2 and OpenBoxes for nutrition logistics in Tajikistan](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-we-paired-dhis2-and-openboxes-for-nutrition-logistics-in-tajikistan/77041)
**Author:** [@eyeseetea](https://community.dhis2.org/u/eyeseetea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2026 11:28 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-we-paired-dhis2-and-openboxes-for-nutrition-logistics-in-tajikistan/77041 "2026-09-23T11:28:58Z")
Hi all, We wanted to share a project we’re proud of: with UNICEF and Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, we built a nutrition-focused eLMIS that treats stock and treatment data as one record instead of two. Some of the technical choices behind it: DHIS2 is the source of truth fo… --- ## [DHIS2 Feature Check-IN (Exploring Notifications for Android)](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-feature-check-in-exploring-notifications-for-android/76543)
**Author:** [@kimberly](https://community.dhis2.org/u/kimberly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 08:44 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-feature-check-in-exploring-notifications-for-android/76543 "2026-09-21T08:44:07Z")
DHIS2 Feature Check-In is a monthly review initiative where the DHIS2 Core Product team takes a closer look at specific functionality and user needs across the platform. As DHIS2 continues to evolve, we regularly assess functionality to ensure it remains relevant, coherent, secure, and aligned with current impleme… --- ## [Equipping Nigeria for Smarter Education Data Management](https://community.dhis2.org/t/equipping-nigeria-for-smarter-education-data-management/76547)
**Author:** [@AgwaJacob](https://community.dhis2.org/u/AgwaJacob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 11:29 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/equipping-nigeria-for-smarter-education-data-management/76547 "2026-09-17T11:29:26Z")
Nigeria is strengthening education data management through the deployment of a national Education Management Information System (EMIS) powered by DHIS2. The initiative was introduced to address the longstanding challenges of incomplete, delayed, inconsistent, and fragmented education data. These challenges had made it … --- ## [DHIS2 Custom Forms: When and Why to Use Them | Step-by-Step Tutorial | Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-custom-forms-when-and-why-to-use-them-step-by-step-tutorial-metadata-series/76837)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 10:02 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-custom-forms-when-and-why-to-use-them-step-by-step-tutorial-metadata-series/76837 "2026-09-14T10:02:39Z")
If Default Forms are automatically generated, and Section Forms let you organise and group your data elements, what happens when you need more control over how your data entry form looks or behaves? That’s where Custom Forms come in. Custom Forms give you greater flexibility to design your data entry form using an HT… --- ## [DHIS2 for Community Health: Explore the new webpage!](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-for-community-health-explore-the-new-webpage/76669)
**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 09:28 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-for-community-health-explore-the-new-webpage/76669 "2026-09-14T09:28:53Z")
We’re pleased to share that the new DHIS2 for Community Health page is now live on the DHIS2 website! This page shows how DHIS2 supports community health workers in their daily work while bringing the data they generate into the same national systems used for facility reporting—so community-based care is visible… --- ## [DHIS2 au service de la santé communautaire : découvrez la nouvelle page Web!](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-au-service-de-la-sante-communautaire-decouvrez-la-nouvelle-page-web/76670)
**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 07:13 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-au-service-de-la-sante-communautaire-decouvrez-la-nouvelle-page-web/76670 "2026-09-09T07:13:30Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: DHIS2 for Community Health: Explore the new webpage! - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. Nous sommes ravis de vous annoncer que la nouvelle page DHIS2 for Community Health est désormais en ligne sur le site web de DHIS2 ! Ce… --- ## [Présentation des fonctionnalités de DHIS2 (Découverte des notifications sur Android)](https://community.dhis2.org/t/presentation-des-fonctionnalites-de-dhis2-decouverte-des-notifications-sur-android/76544)
**Author:** [@kimberly](https://community.dhis2.org/u/kimberly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 09:53 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/presentation-des-fonctionnalites-de-dhis2-decouverte-des-notifications-sur-android/76544 "2026-09-03T09:53:17Z")
Ceci est une traduction du message original: DHIS2 Feature Check-IN (Exploring Notifications for Android) - cette traduction a été réalisée automatiquement et peut contenir des erreurs. « DHIS2 Feature Check-In » est une initiative d’analyse mensuelle dans le cadre de laquelle l’équipe chargée du produit principal … --- ## [DHIS2 Newsletter - September 2026 Highlights](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-september-2026-highlights/76536)
**Author:** [@ellen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ellen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 09:15 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-newsletter-september-2026-highlights/76536 "2026-09-03T09:15:47Z")
The September 2026 edition of the DHIS2 Highlights newsletter is now available You can read the newsletter here: DHIS2 Newsletter – September 2026 Highlights And join our mailing list to receive the newsletter by email each month: Sign Up News Remembering Bob Jolliffe: With deep sadness, HISP UiO shared news… --- ## [Import QR data Feature not work on android](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-qr-data-feature-not-work-on-android/75964)
**Author:** [@aalabdo](https://community.dhis2.org/u/aalabdo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2026 12:22 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-qr-data-feature-not-work-on-android/75964 "2026-08-20T12:22:48Z")
my case on android app v 3.4.1 dhis2 server Login app | DHIS2 import QR data open black screen , the app not crash but the camera not open note : I can do scan qr code from attribute on same device the app has required permission [Next page](https://community.dhis2.org/tag/android/8.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=android)