# Pulldata() stopped working on ODK Collect Apps after CSV update (still works on Enketo) **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Tags:** form-design, odk-central, odk-collect, odk-xlsform, enketo\ **Created:** [October 21, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/pulldata-stopped-working-on-odk-collect-apps-after-csv-update-still-works-on-enketo/56959 "2025-10-21T17:37:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Glen.Poresh](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/glen.poresh/32/14575_2.png) [@Glen.Poresh](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Glen.Poresh)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/pulldata-stopped-working-on-odk-collect-apps-after-csv-update-still-works-on-enketo/56959/1 "2025-10-21T17:37:08Z")
I have an XLSForm (`Nutrition Entrepreneurs – Sales Data Collection Tool – Year 2 – TLTN.xlsx`) that uses `pulldata()` to auto-populate fields from a lookup CSV (`nsa_list.csv`). It used to work perfectly on both **ODK Collect (Android)** and **Enketo**. After I replaced/updated the CSV file, the form continues to work fine on **Enketo** , but **on ODK Collect the pulldata fields stay blank**. * * * **2. Steps to reproduce the issue** 1. Upload the XLSForm and `nsa_list.csv` to KoBo/ODK server. 2. In **ODK Collect (Android)**: 3. Observe: On Enketo, related fields populate correctly (e.g., NSA name, district). On ODK Collect, the same fields remain blank. * * * **3. What I have tried to fix the issue** - Incremented the **form version** and re-uploaded. - Deleted and re-downloaded the blank form and media on Collect. - Verified CSV exists on the device at: `Android/data/org.odk.collect.android/files/projects//forms/-media/nsa_list.csv` - Confirmed that the file name matches exactly (`nsa_list.csv`, all lowercase, `.csv` extension). - Re-saved the CSV as **UTF-8 (no BOM)**. - Checked that the lookup key (`id_key`) and header names match exactly. - Turned ON “Automatically download media” in settings. - Cleared cache and form data in Collect → Experimental → Reset cache. - Tested the same form in Enketo — all values populate as expected. * * * **4. Form and CSV details** - Example `pulldata()` calls in the XLSForm: - CSV header row: - Test entry: `id_key=20473` → `NSA_Name=Shimu Begum`, `District=Barishal`, `Upazila=Babuganj`, etc. * * * **5. Expected vs actual** | Platform | Expected (auto-filled fields) | Actual result | | --- | --- | --- | | Enketo | All pulldata() values appear correctly | ✅ Works | | ODK Collect | Fields stay blank | ❌ Not working | * * * **6. Environment** - Server: **KoBoToolbox (EU server)** - App: **ODK Collect v2025.x.x (latest)** - Device: **Android latest** - Enketo: **Works as expected** ---
**Author:** ![LN](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/ln/32/1605_2.png) [@LN](https://forum.getodk.org/u/LN)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/pulldata-stopped-working-on-odk-collect-apps-after-csv-update-still-works-on-enketo/56959/2 "2025-10-21T21:17:13Z")
I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing issues. The attached data files look like they may contain personal data so I have removed them. If they were test data, let me know and I can put them back. I tried your form with ODK Central and Collect and when I enter in the id key 20473, I see the values you expect. The only thing that comes to mind as a possible explanation is that several versions ago ODK Collect started using ETags to cache form attachments. If Kobo is setting ETags incorrectly, you could be getting a stale form attachment. What happens if you delete the Collect project and recreate a new one? Could you also please make sure to try with ODK Collect v2025.3.2? ---
**Author:** ![Firas\_ELEUCH](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/firas_eleuch/32/33329_2.png) [@Firas\_ELEUCH](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Firas_ELEUCH)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/pulldata-stopped-working-on-odk-collect-apps-after-csv-update-still-works-on-enketo/56959/3 "2026-09-15T23:10:49Z")
Hello, I unfortunately still have the same problem which Pulldata() stopped working on ODK Collect Apps after CSV update but it still works on Enketo. How can I fix that? Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Grzesiek2010](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/grzesiek2010/32/2881_2.png) [@Grzesiek2010](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Grzesiek2010)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/pulldata-stopped-working-on-odk-collect-apps-after-csv-update-still-works-on-enketo/56959/4 "2026-09-21T16:52:09Z")
Hi @Firas_ELEUCH When you get a chance, please [introduce yourself here](https://forum.getodk.org/t/-/6671). Were you able to resolve your issue? If not, please provide some more information: - What server and mobile app are you using, including their versions? - Is the update unavailable only for the existing project, or do you also not see the data when you create a new project? - Are you able to share your form along with the csv file?