The first beta for v1.16.0 is rolling out now and includes SMS support! Please learn more about the beta program and join to try this out. There is a form called SMS Test on the default https://opendatakit.appspot.com server.
You will only be able to actually send messages from a device with a SIM. In server settings, change "Send submissions via" to SMS and send a destination phone number. This can be any number that receives text messages.
The additions to the form specification are described here. XLSForm support will be coming soon.
Some needed feedback:
- Are the changes to the form sending screen easy to understand without retraining?
- Are the settings clear?
- Does the text message format work for you?
Some bugs we are aware of that still need to be worked out:
- Order of forms can change once one is sent
- Saved forms can't be edited
Paging @TSC.