How to update app version?

Regularly updating your Fitdays app ensures you have the latest features, bug fixes, and security improvements.

Why Update?

Benefits of Latest Version

• New features: Access latest functionality
• Bug fixes: Resolved issues and crashes
• Security patches: Enhanced data protection
• Performance: Faster, smoother operation
• Compatibility: Works with latest devices
• Scale support: New scale model compatibility

How to Update

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

Method 1: App Store

1. Open App Store
2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
3. Scroll to Available Updates
4. Find Fitdays
5. Tap Update

Method 2: Automatic Updates

Enable auto-updates:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap App Store
3. Enable App Updates under Automatic Downloads
4. Apps update automatically on Wi-Fi

Method 3: Direct Search

1. Open App Store
2. Search "Fitdays"
3. If update available, tap Update instead of "Open"

Android (Google Play)

Method 1: Google Play Store

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Tap Menu (☰) or your profile icon
3. Select My apps & games
4. Find Fitdays in Updates list
5. Tap Update

Method 2: Automatic Updates

Enable auto-updates:

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Tap Menu → Settings
3. Select Auto-update apps
4. Choose:
   • Over Wi-Fi only (recommended)
   • Over any network (uses mobile data)

Method 3: App Page

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Search "Fitdays"
3. If update available, tap Update

Checking Current Version

In Fitdays App

1. Open Fitdays app
2. Go to Me → Settings
3. Scroll to bottom
4. Find About or Version Info
5. Current version displayed

iOS

App Store Method:

1. App Store → Search "Fitdays"
2. See "What's New" section
3. Compare with version in app settings

Android

Play Store Method:

1. Play Store → Search "Fitdays"
2. Scroll to "About this app"
3. Check version number
4. Compare with installed version

Update Frequency

Release Schedule

Major Updates (X.0.0):

• 2-3 times per year
• Significant new features
• Major redesigns
• Large improvements

Minor Updates (x.Y.0):

• Monthly or bi-monthly
• New features
• Improvements
• Compatibility updates

Patches (x.x.Z):

• As needed
• Bug fixes
• Security patches
• Quick fixes

Troubleshooting Updates

Update Not Appearing

Solutions:

1. Refresh store:

   • Pull down to refresh update list
   • May take hours after release

2. Check connection:

   • Ensure stable internet
   • Try Wi-Fi instead of mobile data

3. Clear cache (Android):

   • Settings → Apps → Google Play Store
   • Storage → Clear Cache

4. Restart device:

   • Power off completely
   • Wait 30 seconds
   • Power on

5. Check storage:

   • Ensure enough free space (at least 200MB)

Update Fails to Install

iOS:

1. Check iOS version: Update iOS if needed
2. Free up space: Delete unused apps
3. Restart iPhone: Force restart
4. Sign out/in: App Store account

Android:

1. Clear Play Store cache
2. Check storage space
3. Uninstall/reinstall: Last resort (backup data first!)
4. Update Play Services: Critical for updates

Update Stuck

If download stuck:

1. Cancel update: Tap X or Cancel
2. Wait 5 minutes
3. Try again: Restart update
4. Switch networks: Try different Wi-Fi or mobile data

Before Updating

Preparation Steps

1. Backup data:

   • Enable cloud sync
   • Or export data (CSV/PDF)

2. Check storage:

   • Ensure 200MB+ free space

3. Stable connection:

   • Connect to Wi-Fi
   • Avoid mobile data (update size: 30-80MB)

4. Battery charge:

   • At least 50% battery
   • Or connect to charger

5. Read release notes:

   • See what's changed
   • Check for breaking changes

After Updating

What to Check

1. App opens normally: No crashes
2. Scale connects: Bluetooth works
3. Data intact: History still there
4. Sync working: Cloud sync functional
5. Settings preserved: Preferences saved

If Problems Occur

1. Restart app: Close and reopen
2. Restart device: Full reboot
3. Reconnect scale: Re-pair Bluetooth
4. Check permissions: May need to re-grant
5. Contact support: If issues persist

Version History

Viewing Release Notes

iOS:

1. App Store → Fitdays page
2. Scroll to "What's New"
3. Tap "Version History" for older versions

Android:

1. Play Store → Fitdays page
2. Scroll to "What's new"
3. Limited history available

In-App (some versions):

1. Settings → About
2. Tap "Release Notes" or "What's New"

Beta Testing

Join Beta Program

Want early access to new features?

iOS (TestFlight):

1. Install TestFlight app
2. Get beta invite from Fitdays
3. Accept invitation
4. Install beta version

Android (Beta Program):

1. Play Store → Fitdays
2. Scroll to bottom
3. Join Beta Program
4. Update to beta version

Note: Beta versions may have bugs

Downgrading Versions

Can I Downgrade?

Generally NO:

• App stores don't allow downgrading
• Security reasons
• Data compatibility issues

Only way:

• Find old APK (Android, risky)
• Restore old device backup (iOS)
• Not recommended

Better solution:

• Report bugs to support
• Wait for patch update
• Use web version if available

Auto-Update Settings

Recommended Settings

For Most Users:

• Enable auto-update
• Wi-Fi only
• Overnight updates preferred

For Advanced Users:

• Manual updates
• Review release notes first
• Test before updating

For Limited Data Plans:

• Manual updates only
• Update on Wi-Fi only
• Check update size first

Update Size

Typical update sizes:

• Minor update: 30-50 MB
• Major update: 50-80 MB
• First install: 60-100 MB