Required settings
Choose the internet usage mode.
Turn on push notifications to instantly learn about events.
Download a region map if you are planning to complete field tasks while offline.
Turn on geotags in the camera settings if you plan to complete field tasks.
- Install an app for adding multiple photos.
Internet
- Open the menu by tapping
at top-left of the screen. page.
- Select Settings.
- Set the type of internet connection depending on the task type:
- Field tasks
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You can complete field tasks without permanent internet connection. You only need the internet to choose and reserve tasks and send responses.
Wi-Fi only — Turn on Submit over Wi-Fi only.
This option saves cellular data. Your responses are stored on your device and are submitted as soon as Wi-Fi is available.Note. You need to make sure your responses are submitted before the task time expires.Wi-Fi or mobile network — Turn off Submit over Wi-Fi only.
This option means you can send responses immediately after you complete tasks, as soon as you are connected to the internet.
- Regular (non-field) tasks
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Non-field tasks require a constant internet connection.
Wi-Fi only — Turn on Submit over Wi-Fi only.
Wi-Fi or mobile network — Turn off Submit over Wi-Fi only.
Notifications
Choose which notifications you want to receive and how you want to receive them:
- Open the menu by tapping
at the top-left of the screen.
- Select Settings.
- Go to the Notification settingsblock.
- Turn on the notification and click Save.
Area map
- Open the menu by tapping
on the left.
- Select Settings.
- Turn on the Download offline maps option.
- Tap.
- Tap
to go to the tasks on the map.
- Tap
at the top of the screen and save the map:
To update the downloaded map automatically:
- Open Settings.
- Turn on the Autoupdate option in the Maps section.
- Open Settings.
- Click Clear in the Maps section.
Camera
- Open the Camera app on your device.
- Go to settings by tapping
.
- Turn on the GPS location info option.Note. Allow access to your location as the system prompts you to.
If photos in responses are sent too slowly, choose a lower resolution in the camera settings, but not less than 3 pixels.
Gallery
In some field tasks, you need to attach several photos at once (for example, the front of a building and the sign). If Gallerydoesn't support choosing multiple photos, install the Google Photos app.