i-Reporter for Android
Frequently Asked Questions

The Android version does not currently support all of the features available in the iOS/iPadOS version.

Please refer to the latest “Android Supported Features List” for details on the features currently available on Android.

Android support will be expanded in stages. When considering the Android version, please check the latest feature list to confirm that the features you need are supported.

There are a very large number of Android device manufacturers and models, so we have not tested every Android device.

Please first check the i-Reporter system requirements. If the device you plan to use is not listed, we recommend testing it in a trial environment under your actual device and operating conditions before deciding whether to use it.

Please refer to the latest i-Reporter system requirements for supported Android OS versions.

Supported Android OS versions may change over time, so please check the latest information when introducing i-Reporter.

Yes. i-Reporter for Android can be used on Android smartphones and tablets that meet the system requirements.

Smartphones are convenient for relatively simple field tasks such as inspections, entering check results, and recording information with photos. For forms with many input fields or workflows where users need to view the entire form while entering data, a tablet with a larger screen may be more suitable.

We recommend checking usability with the actual device and forms before deployment so you can choose the device that best fits your work.

Yes. You may be able to use your existing Android devices and introduce i-Reporter without purchasing new hardware.

Please first check the i-Reporter system requirements, including the Android OS version. If the device is not listed in the system requirements, install i-Reporter on the actual device and test your intended forms and operations in a trial environment before deciding whether to use it.

Form definitions created only with features supported by the Android version can be used for data entry on Android.

If a form definition contains a feature that is not supported by the Android version, the form cannot be filled in on an Android device. However, the form can still be viewed.

Before using an existing form on Android, please check the latest “Android Supported Features List” and confirm that all features used in the form are supported.

Yes. The same forms can be used from both Android and iOS/iPadOS devices within the same i-Reporter environment.

However, to enter data into a form from an Android device, the form definition must use only features supported by the Android version.

If the form definition contains a feature that is not supported on Android, the form cannot be filled in from an Android device, although it can still be viewed.

The current Android version does not support offline operation in the same way as the iOS/iPadOS version.

On Android, form definitions and in-progress forms cannot be stored on the device. Therefore, an internet connection is required when creating a new form and when saving the completed or edited form.

We plan to expand the Android version so that it can support offline operation in the future, similar to the iOS/iPadOS version.

Existing i-Reporter users need an i-Reporter environment that supports the Android version.

If you have been using i-Reporter since before the Android version was released and your current environment is on a version that does not support Android, you will need to update the i-Reporter environment before using the Android version.

i-Reporter versions released after the Android version launch are generally compatible with Android.

Yes. i-Reporter for Android can be used with both the Cloud and On-premise editions.

If you are using the On-premise edition, you do not need to migrate to the Cloud edition in order to use the Android version.

Existing users should confirm that their current i-Reporter environment is running a version that supports Android.

i-Reporter for Android can be downloaded and installed from Google Play.

Open Google Play on your Android device, search for “i-Reporter,” and install the app.

Google Play is not available in China, so we plan to provide i-Reporter for Android through a different method there. Details for distribution in China will be announced once finalized.

Yes. Android and iOS/iPadOS devices can be used together in the same i-Reporter environment.

For example, you can continue using existing iPads while adding Android devices for selected users or workflows.

Please note that the Android version currently differs from the iOS/iPadOS version in supported features. For forms used on Android devices, please check the features supported by the Android version.

No separate Android-specific license is required.

The Android version can be used with your existing i-Reporter license. You do not need to purchase a different type of license simply because you are using Android instead of iOS/iPadOS.

The number of licenses required should be considered based on the number of users who will actually use i-Reporter.

The best choice between Android and iPad depends on the work you want to accomplish with i-Reporter, the features you need, and the devices you plan to use.

Because the Android version currently differs from the iOS/iPadOS version in supported features, first check the “Android Supported Features List” to confirm that the features you need are available on Android.

If the Android version supports all of your requirements, Android devices can be considered as an option. If you need a feature that is not currently supported on Android, please consider using an iPad.

Before purchasing Android devices, please first check the latest i-Reporter system requirements.

There are a very large number of Android device manufacturers and models, so we have not tested every device.

If the device you plan to use is not listed in the system requirements, we recommend testing the actual device before purchasing multiple units. Please verify that your forms and intended operation work as expected before making the final purchase decision.

Yes. We plan to expand the features supported by the Android version in stages.

The first release does not support every feature available on the iOS/iPadOS version, but we will continue to enhance the Android version over time.

Please refer to the latest “Android Supported Features List” for the current support status.