ODK Collect v2025.3: more accurate barcode scanning, more reliable form downloads, & more

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What’s new

:selfie: More accurate barcode scanning

Barcode and QR code scanning is now more accurate, even with distorted or poorly printed codes. You’ll also get instant feedback when a scan succeeds or fails.

:repeat_button: More reliable form downloads when screen is locked

When Collect's blank form update mode is set to “Exactly match server” (Central’s default), manual form downloads now continue even if the screen is locked. During sync, manual or automatic, you'll also now see a persistent notification and clear success or failure messages.

:wastebasket: Safer project deletion

You can now delete projects even if they have unsent forms. Before deletion, you’ll see a confirmation dialog with a clear summary of what will be removed, so you don’t accidentally lose data.

:rocket: Faster updates of forms with thousands of media files

We’ve made improvements to downloading and updating forms with thousands of photos, CSVs, and other media files on slow or unstable connections.

:globe_with_meridians: More languages fully translated

Thanks to @rfvieira and @Sebastian_Therman Portuguese and Finnish are now fully translated! We’re now looking for contributors to help strengthen our Arabic, Swahili, and Hindi translations. Join in and help make Collect available to even more communities. Get started here.

Download the release

If you want to read more, see our detailed release notes. Let us know if you have any feedback!

Want to know what’s next? Check out our roadmap.

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