Updating the CommCare application on Android involves installing newer versions of the app to benefit from bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements.
Here are the two main ways to update the CommCare application on your Android device.
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1. Online Update
This option is the normal App update workflow and is recommended in most scenarios. Your device will need to have a network/internet connection to update this way.
Log into CommCare (it is not possible to update CommCare when using Demo mode)
From the CommCare home screen, open the Settings menu by pressing the three dots in the upper right-hand corner (or your phone's Settings button)
Select Update App and CommCare will look for a new version and download it if available. Click on the latest version of the app and download it. The version of the app that is downloaded will be the most recent starred build.
When the download is complete, select the green update button to complete the upgrade process.
Once the app is updated, you will see a message that reads, App update was successful, and you can log in again to start using the new app version
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Here is another video that explains the Online Update method. Update CommCare on Android
2. Offline Update (Alternative Option)
This option is primarily useful in scenarios where you know that you will not have a network connection when performing the update. Note that you WILL still need a connection to download the .ccz file initially (step 3 below). This option may also be useful if you want to update to a specific version that is not the latest starred build or (for advanced users) to update to a .ccz that you have edited locally.
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