Manual Sync Methods on EarthRanger Mobile

Updated at May 4th, 2023

EarthRanger Mobile will save your data and try to sync when available again.

To sync content, there are different methods directed at what you would like to sync.  

Login

 

How to sync?

When you log in with a user and password in the initial screen. 

What is synced?

  • Loads account info
  • Load types of reports
  • Sync resources

 

 

Report Dashboard view 

 

How to sync?

When you go to the Reports dashboard view, data will be automatically synced. 

What is uploaded?

  • Uploads pending syncs

 

 

Manual Sync button

How to sync?

On the Reports dashboard view, on the top left you will find a Sync button that can manually tap. 

What is synced?

  • Check resources and sync when needed
  • Upload pending sync reports

 

Status View

 

How to sync?

By tapping on the Menu on the bottom bar, you will find the Status tab view. In this view you can swipe down the screen to sync. 

What is synced?

  • Upload pending sync
  • Event report categories

 

Splash Screen

How to sync?

When you close the app and open it again, the splash screen is show with a loader. This automatically syncs the pending data. 

What is synced?

  • Checks sync status with server, if changes detected attempts to sync data with server.