Before you can view your forms and start collecting data, you will need to install the Collect app on your mobile device. In this article, we will discuss how you can download it from Google Play Store.


Installing the Collect Mobile App


Step 1. Go to the Google Play Store. If you don't have Play Store installed on your mobile, follow the steps in this article to install it.

Step 2. Tap on the 'Search' bar present in the top of your screen and search for 'Collect - Data Collection Tool'.

Step 3. You will be able to see an app with a yellow ‘C’ icon. Click on it to access it.

Step 4. Press on the 'Install' button to start downloading it.

Your device will start installing Collect. A notification will appear in the notifications pull-down menu at the top of your device with the progress of your app download.

Step 5. Once Collect has been successfully installed, press on 'Open'.


Note:


If you see the message saying 'Incompatible with your phone' during this process, please check if your device has the right configuration. You can refer to this article for details: Which Devices Support the Collect App?


Next Step:


Once you have downloaded the Collect mobile app, you need to create your account to access your forms and start collecting data. Here is how you can do that.