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The ModTools app for Android and iOS was first released in 2016.
The ModTools app for Android and iOS was first released in 2016. It has the functionality of the https://modtools.org website, plus extra app features such as notifications when there's work to do.
The app has the functionality of the https://modtools.org website with extra app features such as notifications when there is work to do.
 
== ModTools app 0.4+ ==


==ModTools app 0.4+==
'''Note: Google and Facebook logins do not work.'''
'''Note: Google and Facebook logins do not work.'''


This version of the ModTools app shows the live ModTools website within the app, as well as handling push notifications.
This version of the app shows the live ModTools website within the app, and handles push notifications - so the app is always up to date with the latest ModTools website changes.
So: the app is always up-to-date with the latest ModTools website changes.


=== Initial screen ===
===Initial screen===
On first use, assuming you've enabled notifications, the first screen shows. Press '''Start ModTools''' to go to the normal ModTools screen - you'll need to sign in to ModTools again.


On first use, the initial screen below shows.
You'll probably want to enable and connect notifications, too. Enabling notifications is done via an Android or iOS pop-up, but can also be turned on and off in the phone's settings for the ModTools app.


You need to connect your modding email address first. Then press the '''Start ModTools''' button to show the normal ModTools screen. You will need to sign in to ModTools again.
To tell the Freegle server you want notifications, enter your modding email and press '''Connect'''. If successful, the screen shows "Success" or "Connected".


Once connected, when you next start the app, it will automatically show the normal ModTools screen.
Next time you start the app, it automatically shows the normal ModTools screen. You can still return to the initial screen and close the ModTools window using the X (Android) or Done (iOS).
However you can go back to the initial screen then you can close the ModTools window using the X in Android or Done in iOS.


So: enter your modding email address and press '''Connect'''.
You can manage notifications as usual in the phone's settings for the app.
This enables app notifications.
If this is successful then "Success" appears at the bottom.
If you return to this screen then the message says "Already connected".


You can manage notifications in the usual way within the phone settings for the app.
===Using ModTools===
The first time you press '''Start ModTools''', you'll need to sign in. Currently only a Freegle login and Yahoo login work. Once signed in, use ModTools as normal.


=== Using ModTools ===
If a work notification arrives while you're not using the app, tapping it starts the app and shows the relevant ModTools screen. (If you're already using the app, tapping the notification won't change the screen.)


When you press '''Start ModTools''' for the first time then you will have to sign into ModTools.
You can close the app as normal, e.g. by swiping it away.
Currently only a Freegle login and Yahoo login work.
Once logged in you may use ModTools as normal.


If a work notification arrives while not on the app, then tapping on the notification will start the app and show the relevant ModTools screen.
Opening external links within ModTools won't open them in another app, such as Chrome or Safari - instead they replace the current screen; swipe back to return.
(If you are currently using the app, the screen will not change if you tap on the notification.)


If you wish, you can close the app in the normal way eg by swiping it away.
[[File:MT0.4-Android-A1.png|frameless|alt=ModTools app set-up screen|ModTools app initial screen]]
 
[[File:MT0.4-Android-A2.png|frameless|alt=ModTools app set-up screen|ModTools app initial screen with notifications disabled]]
Note that opening external links within ModTools will not open the links in another page eg in Chrome or Safari. Instead they will replace the current screen; you can return by swiping back.
 
[[File:MT0.4-Android-AA.png|frameless|alt=ModTools app set-up screen|ModTools app initial screen]]
[[File:MT0.4-Android-B.png|frameless|alt=ModTools initial screen saying Already connected|ModTools initial screen saying Already connected]]
[[File:MT0.4-Android-B.png|frameless|alt=ModTools initial screen saying Already connected|ModTools initial screen saying Already connected]]
[[File:MT0.4-Android-C.png|frameless|alt=ModTools user interface running in Android. Use X to return to the initial screen.|ModTools user interface running in Android. Use X to return to the initial screen.]]  
[[File:MT0.4-Android-C.png|frameless|alt=ModTools user interface running in Android. Use X to return to the initial screen.|ModTools user interface running in Android. Use X to return to the initial screen.]]
[[File:MT0.4-iOS-C.jpg|frameless|alt=ModTools user interface running in iOS. Use Done to return to the initial screen.|ModTools user interface running in iOS. Use Done to return to the initial screen.]]
[[File:MT0.4-iOS-C.jpg|frameless|alt=ModTools user interface running in iOS. Use Done to return to the initial screen.|ModTools user interface running in iOS. Use Done to return to the initial screen.]]


Link: [[ModTools]]


Link: [[ModTools]]
[[Category:Moderating with ModTools]]
[[category:ModTools]]

Latest revision as of 12:00, 17 July 2026

The ModTools app for Android and iOS was first released in 2016. It has the functionality of the https://modtools.org website, plus extra app features such as notifications when there's work to do.

ModTools app 0.4+

Note: Google and Facebook logins do not work.

This version of the app shows the live ModTools website within the app, and handles push notifications - so the app is always up to date with the latest ModTools website changes.

Initial screen

On first use, assuming you've enabled notifications, the first screen shows. Press Start ModTools to go to the normal ModTools screen - you'll need to sign in to ModTools again.

You'll probably want to enable and connect notifications, too. Enabling notifications is done via an Android or iOS pop-up, but can also be turned on and off in the phone's settings for the ModTools app.

To tell the Freegle server you want notifications, enter your modding email and press Connect. If successful, the screen shows "Success" or "Connected".

Next time you start the app, it automatically shows the normal ModTools screen. You can still return to the initial screen and close the ModTools window using the X (Android) or Done (iOS).

You can manage notifications as usual in the phone's settings for the app.

Using ModTools

The first time you press Start ModTools, you'll need to sign in. Currently only a Freegle login and Yahoo login work. Once signed in, use ModTools as normal.

If a work notification arrives while you're not using the app, tapping it starts the app and shows the relevant ModTools screen. (If you're already using the app, tapping the notification won't change the screen.)

You can close the app as normal, e.g. by swiping it away.

Opening external links within ModTools won't open them in another app, such as Chrome or Safari - instead they replace the current screen; swipe back to return.

ModTools app set-up screen ModTools app set-up screen ModTools initial screen saying Already connected ModTools user interface running in Android. Use X to return to the initial screen. ModTools user interface running in iOS. Use Done to return to the initial screen.

Link: ModTools

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