# Mobile

**URL:** https://community.alloyapp.io/c/mobile/9.md

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## [About the Mobile category](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/about-the-mobile-category/16)

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**Author:** [@cmcnicholas](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/cmcnicholas)\
**Replies:** 0

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Use this category to discuss mobile applications, e.g. iOS and Android.

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## [Android 16 Support](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/android-16-support/795)

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**Author:** [@HowardRanyard](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/HowardRanyard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2026 10:56 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/android-16-support/795 "2026-07-03T10:56:27Z")

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Hi, When will Android 16 be officially supported?

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## [Is there a way to highlight areas NOT TO CUT on mobiles for grass cutting?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/is-there-a-way-to-highlight-areas-not-to-cut-on-mobiles-for-grass-cutting/778)

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**Author:** [@JoDavidson](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/JoDavidson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 April 2026 13:04 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/is-there-a-way-to-highlight-areas-not-to-cut-on-mobiles-for-grass-cutting/778 "2026-04-24T13:04:25Z")

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Hi, We’re looking for a way to highlight to mobile teams when they are grass cutting that there is an area they should not cut. It’s difficult because these areas are not owned by the council (so are not currently asset…

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## [Best tablet for use with alloy](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/best-tablet-for-use-with-alloy/745)

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**Author:** [@NicWalker13](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/NicWalker13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2024 10:24 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/best-tablet-for-use-with-alloy/745 "2024-12-06T10:24:32Z")

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We are currently using Samsung galaxy tab A8’s and A9’s for the crews to use for alloy. We were just wondering if there was any other tablets that would be better for this use as we constantly have issues with lagging (a…

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## [Mobile (tablet) Syncing issues](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/mobile-tablet-syncing-issues/698)

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**Author:** [@Jamie](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/Jamie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 February 2024 11:42 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/mobile-tablet-syncing-issues/698 "2024-02-26T11:42:47Z")

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Hi there, From when we first started using Alloy, our inspectors come across syncing issues daily. The sync fails at different stages, but usually around uploading attachments and downloading tasks, and sometimes kicks…

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## [Mobile - Way to view multiple jobs](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/mobile-way-to-view-multiple-jobs/696)

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**Author:** [@RW78](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/RW78)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2024 10:20 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/mobile-way-to-view-multiple-jobs/696 "2024-01-24T10:20:24Z")

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Our operatives have said that if they are issued a lot of jobs (subjobs for a master) It is time consuming to scroll through the list to find the relevant job for the specific asset a)is there any scope to improve the f…

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## [Alloy Mobile display values](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/alloy-mobile-display-values/693)

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**Author:** [@RW78](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/RW78)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 12:00 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/alloy-mobile-display-values/693 "2024-01-10T12:00:44Z")

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When looking at the job details when logged into ALLOY mobile, the attribute value shows as “1 item” rather than the actual name and also when clicking to select items from a drop down the values are blank…what have I mi…

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## [Is there a way to add the asset label on Mobile](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-the-asset-label-on-mobile/685)

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**Author:** [@CHallam](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/CHallam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 November 2023 15:39 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/is-there-a-way-to-add-the-asset-label-on-mobile/685 "2023-11-29T15:39:06Z")

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Is there the facility to add an asset’s title as a label on mobile, much as the labelling works on the web UI?

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## [Mobile device software version](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/mobile-device-software-version/646)

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**Author:** [@carl.dent](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/carl.dent)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 August 2023 09:22 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/mobile-device-software-version/646 "2023-08-07T09:22:12Z")

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Is the version of each device, and its version of software avaialble in the system, so we can prompt users to update, bear in mind some of the devices are on site with gangs with little IT skill, so we can track who has …

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## [Use of gps co-ordinate on tablets](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/use-of-gps-co-ordinate-on-tablets/634)

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**Author:** [@phillgeorgiou](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/phillgeorgiou)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2023 14:35 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/use-of-gps-co-ordinate-on-tablets/634 "2023-07-17T14:35:34Z")

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Hi is it possible to have the GPS point on the mobile tablet , when it enters a polygon it updates something. so say our vehicles gps enters a certain area it flags this to a person ? thanks

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## [QR codes linked to asset to bring up inspection](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/qr-codes-linked-to-asset-to-bring-up-inspection/632)

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**Author:** [@phillgeorgiou](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/phillgeorgiou)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2023 20:28 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/qr-codes-linked-to-asset-to-bring-up-inspection/632 "2023-06-28T20:28:21Z")

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hi we are looking to use a QR codes for our vehicle checks , i haven’t made the design for it yet but how would we link a QR code so when you scan it it brings up a check assigned to that asset . so each vehicle would …

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## [WFS layers on mobile?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/wfs-layers-on-mobile/602)

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**Author:** [@Alex](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/Alex)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2023 12:18 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/wfs-layers-on-mobile/602 "2023-03-28T12:18:23Z")

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If we have a WFS feed into the main cloud system, will we be able to also access and view this in the map on the mobile app in the same way we can with designs we have permission to view/edit?

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## [Mobile App training for Operatives](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/mobile-app-training-for-operatives/558)

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**Author:** [@Rita](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/Rita)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2022 10:27 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/mobile-app-training-for-operatives/558 "2022-11-24T10:27:44Z")

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Just wanted to see what other people do in regards to training grounds/street cleansing Operatives to work on Alloy Mobile app. We tried to find training company who would deliver this basic training, but were unsuccessf…

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## [Can I network reference a newly created asset?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/can-i-network-reference-a-newly-created-asset/469)

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**Author:** [@JasonMayall](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/JasonMayall)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 April 2022 09:51 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/can-i-network-reference-a-newly-created-asset/469 "2022-04-14T09:51:12Z")

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When creating an asset on Mobile and clicking into the network references attribute there is nothing to select. So how do i network reference a newly created asset?

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## [Are there any differences between the iOS and Android versions of Alloy mobile?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/are-there-any-differences-between-the-ios-and-android-versions-of-alloy-mobile/367)

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**Author:** [@joe](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/joe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 August 2021 14:59 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/are-there-any-differences-between-the-ios-and-android-versions-of-alloy-mobile/367 "2021-08-17T14:59:37Z")

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Are there any differences between the iOS and Android versions of Alloy mobile?

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## [What language(s) have the mobile applications been developed in?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/what-language-s-have-the-mobile-applications-been-developed-in/365)

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**Author:** [@joe](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/joe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 August 2021 12:29 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/what-language-s-have-the-mobile-applications-been-developed-in/365 "2021-08-16T12:29:37Z")

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What language(s) have the mobile applications been developed in?

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## [Is the data encrypted at rest?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/is-the-data-encrypted-at-rest/333)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2021 09:58 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/is-the-data-encrypted-at-rest/333 "2021-07-30T09:58:59Z")

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Is the data encrypted \[at rest\]?

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## [What data is stored on the device?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/what-data-is-stored-on-the-device/332)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2021 09:58 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/what-data-is-stored-on-the-device/332 "2021-07-30T09:58:57Z")

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What data is stored on the device?

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## [How does the Mobile App authenticate users?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/how-does-the-mobile-app-authenticate-users/331)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2021 09:58 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/how-does-the-mobile-app-authenticate-users/331 "2021-07-30T09:58:55Z")

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How does it authenticate the users?

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## [How does Alloy Mobile connect to the system?](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/how-does-alloy-mobile-connect-to-the-system/329)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.alloyapp.io/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2021 09:58 UTC](https://community.alloyapp.io/t/how-does-alloy-mobile-connect-to-the-system/329 "2021-07-30T09:58:50Z")

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How does it connect to the system?
