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Updating the Tablet App

Dan Cunningham edited this page Sep 14, 2015 · 3 revisions

Updating the Tablet (for field users)

The tablet should be configured to automatically update itself from the server it is connected to in the field.

  • A "snackbar" message will appear at the bottom of the app informing you that there is a new version
  • Tap "Update"
  • The app will update itself

Updating the Tablet (for test users)

To update the tablet with the latest version of the app:

  • You should have a shortcut to "Jenkins" on the home screen of your app. Click on it
Jenkins * That should take you to http://jenkins.projectbuendia.org/job/client-dev/ * On that page, under "Last Successful Artifacts" there should be a link to "app-debug.apk" - that's the installation file for the latest version of the app * Click on app-debug.apk to download it * Once downloaded, you'll have a notification at the top - open that and click on app-debug.apk to launch the installer * Follow the prompts to update the app * Once it's updated, press "Open" to launch the latest version of the app

If it cannot connect to the server after updating

  • Click on your initials at the top-right
  • Click on the Settings cog
  • Under "Server" enter "dev.projectbuendia.org"

If the app will not update or it says "App not installed"

  • Go into your main Android Settings by swiping down from the top-right of the screen and tapping on the cog icon
  • Go into "Apps"
  • Find "Buendia" and open its settings
  • Tap "Clear data"
  • Once that is done, tap "Uninstall"
  • Now follow the instructions above again
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