ModTools app
The ModTools app for Android and iOS was first released in 2016. 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 0.4+
Note: Google and Facebook logins currently do not work.
This version of the ModTools app shows the live ModTools website within the app, as well as handling push notifications. So: the app is always up-to-date with the latest ModTools website changes. The app should need updating less often.
Initial screen
On first use, the first screen below shows.
You can opt to Start ModTools straight away if you wish. However it is recommended that you enter your email address and press Connect to set up notifications. If this is successful then "Success" appears at the bottom. If you return to this screen then the message says "Already connected".
If you restart ModTools having successfully connected then the initial screen does not show; instead you are taken straight into ModTools. If you need to return to this screen then you can close the ModTools window using the X in Android or Done in iOS.
Using ModTools
When you press Start ModTools for the first time then you will have to sign into ModTools. Currently only a Freegle login and Yahoo login seem to 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. If you are currently using the app, the screen will not change if you tap on the notification.
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.
