# Android Client **URL:** https://talk.openmrs.org/c/software/android-client/28.md [Latest](https://talk.openmrs.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.openmrs.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.openmrs.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Android Client category](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/about-the-android-client-category/596)
**Author:** [@michael](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/michael)\ **Replies:** 0
Discussion about the OpenMRS 2.0 Android Client, designed to cover most of the functionality of the web application including registering patients, taking visit notes, capturing vitals, etc. It communicates with an OpenM… --- ## [White-Label OpenMRS Android Mobile Client](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/white-label-openmrs-android-mobile-client/46923)
**Author:** [@jaba](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jaba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/white-label-openmrs-android-mobile-client/46923 "2025-08-21T12:36:29Z")
Hi community, The OpenMRS Android Client has been valuable for extending OpenMRS functionality to mobile devices. However, it currently faces some limitations: Its features are hard-coded, requiring forking and custo… --- ## [System design for an OpenMRS server and Android implementation](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/system-design-for-an-openmrs-server-and-android-implementation/24999)
**Author:** [@sergiogimenez](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/sergiogimenez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/system-design-for-an-openmrs-server-and-android-implementation/24999 "2024-06-10T08:35:40Z")
Brief introduction Hello everybody! I am a telecommunication engineering student and I’m currently working in a project called Blood Pressure Under Pressure. It consists in an implementation of OpenMRS and OpenMRS Androi… --- ## [Unable to Login in Android Client](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/unable-to-login-in-android-client/39697)
**Author:** [@shubhanshu156](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/shubhanshu156)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/unable-to-login-in-android-client/39697 "2023-05-29T12:22:14Z")
I am trying to login in Openmrs Android Client using the account that i have created on https://id.openmrs.org/. I am starting contribution in Android client. Is there anything that i should know. --- ## [GSoC 2023: Android Client improvement proposal and brainstorming](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/gsoc-2023-android-client-improvement-proposal-and-brainstorming/38806)
**Author:** [@elonshubham](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/elonshubham)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/gsoc-2023-android-client-improvement-proposal-and-brainstorming/38806 "2023-05-28T14:09:31Z")
Greetings to the community of OpenMRS! Wiki Page link : GSoC 2023 : OpenMRS Android Client Project As a member of the OpenMRS community, I have been actively engaged in proposing and contributing to Android client of O… --- ## [Hey, anyone who is working on Android Project can help me starting with?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hey-anyone-who-is-working-on-android-project-can-help-me-starting-with/38415)
**Author:** [@anandrajsingh](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/anandrajsingh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 8:49am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hey-anyone-who-is-working-on-android-project-can-help-me-starting-with/38415 "2023-01-26T08:49:44Z")
I’m new to Open MRS and want to contribute to it. --- ## [How to sync Patient Form from server to EntryForm Android?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-sync-patient-form-from-server-to-entryform-android/37417)
**Author:** [@carolinaacosta](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/carolinaacosta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-sync-patient-form-from-server-to-entryform-android/37417 "2022-09-01T20:24:34Z")
Hello, hope you are doing very well! I updated the Patient Form in the Client server following this documentation (Registration App Configuration - Documentation - OpenMRS Wiki). I wanted to know how can we sync this ch… --- ## [Diagnosis is not displayed in AndroidApp](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/diagnosis-is-not-displayed-in-androidapp/37429)
**Author:** [@carolinaacosta](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/carolinaacosta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/diagnosis-is-not-displayed-in-androidapp/37429 "2022-08-31T13:14:46Z")
Hello! Even thought there is a screen to show the diagnosis of a patient, we can’t see the actual diagnosis displayed in the Android App. We followed the code and we found out that there is no diagnosis entity nested in… --- ## [Android App is not updating Visit](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/android-app-is-not-updating-visit/37428)
**Author:** [@carolinaacosta](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/carolinaacosta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 11:11am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/android-app-is-not-updating-visit/37428 "2022-08-31T11:11:15Z")
Hello! We faced the following problem: we started a visit in Android App and then ended it from the Reference Application. In the Reference Application we are able to see the visit ended but in the Android App does not … --- ## [How to sync patients from the server into the Android App?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-sync-patients-from-the-server-into-the-android-app/37409)
**Author:** [@carolinaacosta](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/carolinaacosta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 7:25am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-sync-patients-from-the-server-into-the-android-app/37409 "2022-08-30T07:25:09Z")
Hello! Hope you are doing very well. We are having troubles connecting with the database from the Android App. We can create a patient in the app and we can see it in the Client Server but if we create a patient in the … --- ## [Ideas/suggestions for Android client](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/ideas-suggestions-for-android-client/36015)
**Author:** [@elonshubham](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/elonshubham)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/ideas-suggestions-for-android-client/36015 "2022-03-08T18:39:04Z")
Hello community members! As already discussed here, I need some more ideas and suggestions to add to the Android Project for this year’s GSOC. I’m tagging previous year’s GSOC contributors @rishabh997 @saurabh and @dev… --- ## [difficulty in understanding theme part of android client](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/difficulty-in-understanding-theme-part-of-android-client/35460)
**Author:** [@naresh](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/naresh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/difficulty-in-understanding-theme-part-of-android-client/35460 "2021-12-27T11:45:56Z")
I am having some confusion regarding theme part of android client . is The dark theme in android client designed separately or it is default? If it is separately designed then please tell me where can I find those files … --- ## [Android client setup issue](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/android-client-setup-issue/35402)
**Author:** [@naresh](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/naresh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/android-client-setup-issue/35402 "2021-12-19T18:53:26Z")
After importing project in android studio , After installing eclipse code formatter plugin while applying code style, it says import xml file. But I am not able to import it . openMRS formatter scheme is not showing … --- ## [Openmrs android app is not working](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-android-app-is-not-working/35103)
**Author:** [@gokulakannan](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/gokulakannan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-android-app-is-not-working/35103 "2021-11-15T16:35:01Z")
Openmrs android app is not working. --- ## [How can the Patient Registration be customized within the Android client](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-can-the-patient-registration-be-customized-within-the-android-client/27030)
**Author:** [@ssmusoke](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ssmusoke)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-can-the-patient-registration-be-customized-within-the-android-client/27030 "2021-09-07T15:33:28Z")
How can the patient registration be customized within the Android client, can it be configured to a registration app Id in the backend OpenMRS system? --- ## [facing Issue while creating patient from android client.](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/facing-issue-while-creating-patient-from-android-client/34560)
**Author:** [@atiq](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/atiq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/facing-issue-while-creating-patient-from-android-client/34560 "2021-09-03T12:50:36Z")
Hello There. I using openmrs since a long time but now I faced the issue in create patient with non admin accounts. Actually I am using location base access control in my instance. So through android client with non admi… --- ## [Making OpenMRS Android Client easily customizable.](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/making-openmrs-android-client-easily-customizable/31799)
**Author:** [@saurabh](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/saurabh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/making-openmrs-android-client-easily-customizable/31799 "2021-04-05T11:45:34Z")
At present android client works more like a standalone software which can be used, but its really hard to customize it for any implementation. This thread initiated by @ssmusoke in which he indicates that refapp can b… --- ## [Android application behavior when offline and crashes](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/android-application-behavior-when-offline-and-crashes/31184)
**Author:** [@magp](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/magp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/android-application-behavior-when-offline-and-crashes/31184 "2020-11-30T14:40:56Z")
Hi everyone, I have been trying out the android application with a android version 10 tablet (API level 29) and there are some things here that happen that I think might not be as expected and are also different from th… --- ## [Android Client GitHub repo describes goals for V2.9+, I have a doubt, please help.](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/android-client-github-repo-describes-goals-for-v2-9-i-have-a-doubt-please-help/31574)
**Author:** [@eg0r1nd](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/eg0r1nd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 6:41am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/android-client-github-repo-describes-goals-for-v2-9-i-have-a-doubt-please-help/31574 "2021-01-06T06:41:13Z")
In the README.md file of GitHub repository of OpenMRS Android Client, the goals for V2.9+ are written in objectives section. My question is that are those goals open for GSoC 2021 or community members are already working… --- ## [How to import OpenMRSFormatter.xml in android studio](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-import-openmrsformatter-xml-in-android-studio/31549)
**Author:** [@eg0r1nd](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/eg0r1nd)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 7:26am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-import-openmrsformatter-xml-in-android-studio/31549 "2021-01-05T07:26:35Z")
I’m facing problem in importing OpenMRSFormatter.xml to android client. I already installed eclipse code formatter and it was written in README.md setup steps that I should import given file on that XML link, but i can s… --- ## [How to setup android client?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-setup-android-client/31463)
**Author:** [@eg0r1nd](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/eg0r1nd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 5:51am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-setup-android-client/31463 "2020-12-24T05:51:45Z")
I’m having trouble setting up the environment for the android client can someone help me with how to start. I read some articles about starting up as a developer and many more but I got confused so can some help me with … --- ## [Openmrs android client error when creating a patient or trying to find patients](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-android-client-error-when-creating-a-patient-or-trying-to-find-patients/30513)
**Author:** [@magp](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/magp)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-android-client-error-when-creating-a-patient-or-trying-to-find-patients/30513 "2020-11-13T04:48:11Z")
Hi all, I have been trying to test the openmrs android client and after building the new apk of the version 2.9.0 I managed to push it to my device and log in. Reproduction of the error: 1- Log in to your instance with … --- ## [Biometric on OpenMRS android](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/biometric-on-openmrs-android/30928)
**Author:** [@akoruji](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/akoruji)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 10:23am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/biometric-on-openmrs-android/30928 "2020-11-11T10:23:37Z")
Hello everyone. I am using this version of OpenMRS android https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-contrib-android-client I would like to integrate an external fingerprint scanner to be able to capture fingerprint for clients… --- ## [Unable to Push Visit Data to OpenMRS](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/unable-to-push-visit-data-to-openmrs/30025)
**Author:** [@dtumelo](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/dtumelo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 9:28am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/unable-to-push-visit-data-to-openmrs/30025 "2020-09-02T09:28:16Z")
Hi. I am unable to push patient visit data that I saved on my Android device in offline mode. When I run a sync process, the data does not get pushed to Mysql database and OpenMRS. Does anyone know what the issue might b… --- ## [Unable to Register Patient](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/unable-to-register-patient/29997)
**Author:** [@ssmusoke](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ssmusoke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/unable-to-register-patient/29997 "2020-08-28T15:38:20Z")
Android: 7.x App Version: 2.8.4-debug.1-build:0 Error stack 2020-08-25 17:38:39.091 2053-2053/? D/AndroidRuntime: Shutting down VM 2020-08-25 17:38:39.091 2053-2053/? E/OpenMRS: #47 OpenMRSLogger.lambda$new$0$OpenMRSL… --- ## [Customizing/Wrapping of Android Client](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/customizing-wrapping-of-android-client/30034)
**Author:** [@ssmusoke](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ssmusoke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 6:54am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/customizing-wrapping-of-android-client/30034 "2020-08-28T06:54:50Z")
I would like to hear some ideas for how implementors can customize the Android client for their own needs for example Look and Feel Tabs displayed for a patient - Allergies, Vitals, etc Registration Form Ability to spe… --- ## [OpenMRS Android Client 2.8.4 released!](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-android-client-2-8-4-released/29573)
**Author:** [@f4ww4z](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/f4ww4z)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-android-client-2-8-4-released/29573 "2020-07-29T15:42:17Z")
After a month of hard work, we’re very proud to release v2.8.4 of the app :partying\_face: Improvements: Migrate Java code to Kotlin (as the recommended language for Android development) Create admission form Fix Float… --- ## [Plan on tackling provider relationships](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/plan-on-tackling-provider-relationships/23834)
**Author:** [@f4ww4z](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/f4ww4z)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/plan-on-tackling-provider-relationships/23834 "2020-06-28T17:47:29Z")
@deepak140596 has been actively working on implementing the Provider module in the Android app, and so far the basic functionalities are completed! (add, view, edit, delete providers) :dizzy: So now we want to implement… --- ## [OpenMRS Android Client 2.8.3 released!](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-android-client-2-8-3-released/28980)
**Author:** [@f4ww4z](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/f4ww4z)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 10:37am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-android-client-2-8-3-released/28980 "2020-06-18T10:37:36Z")
After a month of hard work, we’re very proud to release v2.8.3 of the app :partying\_face: Improvements: Fixed critical bugs Add showcase view for manage providers module Refined custom dialog box in add patient activi… --- ## [How can I use the address hierarchy in the OpenMRS Android Client](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-can-i-use-the-address-hierarchy-in-the-openmrs-android-client/28862)
**Author:** [@ssmusoke](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ssmusoke)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-can-i-use-the-address-hierarchy-in-the-openmrs-android-client/28862 "2020-06-10T14:20:37Z")
How can the address hierarchy be used as part of the registration from in the Android client? [Next page](https://talk.openmrs.org/c/software/android-client/28.md?page=1)