Using Offline Mode

Learn how to use the Paddl mobile app when you don't have internet access, and how data syncs when you're back online.

2 min readUpdated 6 days ago
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The Paddl mobile app works offline, so your team can continue working even without internet access. Data syncs automatically when connectivity is restored.

What Works Offline

When offline, you can still:

  • View your assigned tasks and routines

  • Complete tasks and submit responses

  • Submit quick reports (accidents, maintenance, deliveries)

  • View downloaded knowledge articles

  • Check in and out of shifts (recorded locally)

  • View previously loaded documents

What Requires Internet

Some features need an internet connection:

  • Downloading new content or updates

  • Sending real-time notifications

  • AI assistant (Paddy)

  • Document signing (signature validation)

  • Viewing new team assignments

  • Syncing changes to the server

Offline Indicator

When you're offline, a banner appears at the top of the app showing:

  • "You're offline" message

  • Number of pending items waiting to sync

  • Last sync time

Syncing Pending Items

When you regain internet connection, the app automatically syncs your pending items. You'll see:

  1. The offline banner changes to "Syncing..."

  2. Pending items are uploaded to the server

  3. A confirmation when sync is complete

  4. The banner disappears once everything is synced

You can also manually trigger a sync by pulling down on any screen to refresh.

Managing Offline Data

To view and manage offline data, go to Profile → Offline Data. Here you can:

  • See pending items waiting to sync

  • View the last successful sync time

  • Clear cached data if needed

  • Force a manual sync

Best Practices

  • Sync before going to areas with poor connectivity

  • Complete important submissions while online when possible

  • Check the pending items count regularly

  • Keep the app updated for best offline performance

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