Android Capture App v3.1 Overview
Explore the new features and improvements in version 3.1 of the DHIS2 Android Capture mobile app
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Highlights of this release
Here are some of the highlights included in Android Capture v3.1:
- Improved user experience: As part of our collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives, the Android app now includes new designs for the home screen, navigation bars, and menus to deliver a more responsive and user-friendly interface.
- Clear workflow instructions: New dialogs for the schedule, relationships and transfer processes help ensure that users are provided with clear instructions at each stage of these workflows, making the steps more transparent and easier to follow.
- More accurate & flexible GPS data collection: New functionalities for capturing location data, including real-time display of location accuracy to help users capture precise data, new search functionality that allows users to find specific locations by name or address, and admin settings to enable or disable manual location capture.
This version is fully compatible with DHIS2 v41. Some new features require the installation of the Android Settings web app v2.4.1.
Browse the full list of new features below. You can also read the release announcement on the DHIS2 Community of Practice for more details and share comments and questions with us.
Coordinate Capture Features
The Android Capture App v3.1 introduces a list of new features designed to enhance the process of capturing location data / GPS coordinates. These improvements aim to provide greater accuracy, flexibility, and control over location data capture.
Location accuracy
The GPS coordinates capture process now includes a feature that displays the precision of the captured location. This allows users to see how accurate their location data is in real-time. This parameter can also be restricted using the Android Settings WebApp.
Search on Maps
A new search functionality has been added, allowing users to look up specific locations by name or address. Users are also able to navigate through the map and perform area searches to discover other locations within a specified region.
Block manual capture
Using the Android Settings Web App, administrators now have the option to block manual location capture. When this setting is enabled, users can only capture the current location using GPS, and cannot manually select or search a different one. This ensures that location data remains consistent and accurate.
Mobile Data Collection Features
Improved transfer workflow
This version introduces significant enhancements to the transfer workflow, aimed at making the process more user-friendly and transparent. The transfer button has been moved to a more accessible location within the three dot menu in the TEI Dashboard, ensuring that users can easily find and initiate transfers without unnecessary navigation. New dialogs have also been introduced throughout the transfer process, providing clear, step-by-step guidance, ensuring that users understand each part of the process.
New relationship card design
Major updates have been made in the relationship tabs, enhancing both functionality and user experience. Relationship cards have been updated with a new design to offer a more intuitive and visually appealing experience. The new design emphasizes clarity and usability, making it easier to view and manage relationships at a glance.
Relationship deletion dialog
To prevent accidental deletions and enhance user control, a new confirmation dialog also has been added when deleting a relationship. This dialog will prompt users to confirm their action, ensuring that relationships are only deleted intentionally.
Sort unique attributes in search screen
Aimed at aligning the Android app with the DHIS2 web interface for a more consistent user experience, this version sorts the unique attributes (QR, barcode) at the top of the list of searchable attributes by default. This helps users quickly and easily find the attributes for a more exact search.
Scheduled events dialog
As a continuation of the new schedule dialog introduced in the version 3.0, a new intuitive and user-friendly schedule dialog has been implemented to enhance the overall user experience, making it easier to book, reschedule, or cancel events.
Improve menus and navigation bar
A revamped of the menus and navigation bar has been made to be more user-friendly and accessible. It includes a cleaner, more modern look that improves readability and usability. These updates are designed to provide a more efficient and enjoyable user experience.
Configuration & Platform Features
Responsive Home Screen
The app now features a new, dynamic home screen that adapts to the number of programs available. This replaces the old static program list, providing a more responsive and user-friendly interface. The responsive design makes better use of screen space, providing a more engaging and functional home screen layout.
Support for customized Tracker terminology
Some DHIS2 terminology is not familiar for end users. For this reason, we are working to enable the ability to customize it for each particular use case. In this app version, the term “event” is customizable for each program using the Maintenance App. The Android Capture App will display the customized term instead of the generic one.
Biometric login support
An enhancement to the biometric user authentication feature has been made in 3.1: When only one DHIS2 user account is configured on the Android device – and the device supports biometrics (such as fingerprint or face ID) – the user can configure biometric authentication for quick login to the Android app.
Mobile Data Analysis Features
Line listing improvements
This version of the Android App introduces support for the Category Option dimension in line listings. This enhancement enables users to apply category options directly within line listings to filter data according to precise criteria, improving data exploration and decision-making processes. This feature greatly enhances the versatility and utility of line listings, empowering users to perform more sophisticated reporting.
Line lists for Tracked Entities are also supported in this version, which is a significant enhancement in functionality.
Additionally, the text alignment within the line listing tables has been improved to support left alignment. This enhancement ensures better readability and a cleaner presentation of data, making it easier for users to review and analyze their information quickly.
Release Info & Demo
Click on the links in the table below for more information about this software release and to access an interactive demo. You can also add comments or ask questions about this release on the DHIS2 Community of Practice.
| To find more details about... | Follow this link |
|---|---|
| Download app from Google Play or Github | Downloads |
| Documentation | Documentation |
| Full list of features and bugs | Android Release Notes |
| Demo instance (user / password) | Demos (android / Android123) |
| DHIS2 community | DHIS2 Community of Practice |
| App Source code on Github | DHIS2 Android source code |
| SDK Source Code on Github | Android SDK source code |