FieldFX Mobile Updates

Introduction

This page shows the latest release notes for FieldFX Mobile. You can see the release channels that FieldFX Mobile uses for its release. Also, shown are the latest version numbers with the release dates. Each of the version numbers are linked to individual sections detailing what had changed.

For prior releases, see Older Releases for pages organized by year.

Release Channels

The release used on a mobile device is defined in the user’s profile.

Depending on what release a user profile has, FieldFX has four release channels for customers.

Release Channel Purpose Update Frequency Current Release
(Deploy Date)

Sync V4 Beta

Use the beta channel to test out new features before they are deployed to the bulk of FieldFX’s user base.

Use the quarterly channel if you just don’t want or need frequent upgrades, you get more stability but the updates are at a lower frequency.

Updates every four weeks on Tuesdays with the latest release

4.0.1.4879
(1/16/24)

Sync V4

This channel is for those customers who want to update to just the released versions.

Generally updates every four weeks on Tuesdays with the release previously on Sync V4 Beta

4.0.1.4875
(1/16/24)

Sync V4 Quarterly Beta

Use the beta channel to test out new features before they are deployed to the bulk of FieldFX’s user base. Use the quarterly channel if you just don’t want or need frequent upgrades, you get more stability but the updates are at a frequency.

Next updates on September 7, 2021 to a release from Sync V4

4.0.1.4827
(2/24/23)

Sync V4 Quarterly

Use the quarterly channel if you just don’t want or need frequent upgrades, you get more stability but the updates are at a frequency.

Next updates on April 2022 to a release from Sync V4 Quarterly Beta

4.0.1.4827
(2/24/23)

Release Table

This table shows the latest versions and when the channel was last updated with that version. Click on the version number to jump to that version.

Release dates are subject to change.

Version Release Date Notes Upgraded to
Release Channel

Latest Version
4.0.1.4879

1/16/24

We have made minor non-customer-facing fixes to support the new upcoming FieldFX Mobile app and added support for ServiceMax DataGuide.

Sync V4 Beta:

1/16/24

11/7/23

Bug
Fixes

FFX-2016, FFX-2014, and FFX-1735

Sync V4:

1/16/24

8/21/23

Due to an internal error, a new version was released to correct it.

Sync V4 Beta:

8/21/23

Sync V4:

8/21/23

8/15/23

Enhance-
ments

FFX-1163

Bug
Fixes:

FFX-1645, FFX-1433, and FFX-1666

Sync V4 Beta:

8/15/23

6/26/23

Bug
Fixes:

1663 and 1629

Sync V4:

8/15/23

6/22/23

Enhance-
ments:

1167

Sync V4 Beta:

6/22/23

5/23/23

Bug
Fixes:

1416 and 1414

Sync V4 Beta

5/23/23

5/2/23

Enhance-
ments:

301

Bug
Fixes:

1465

Sync V4

5/23/23

3/30/23

Bug
Fixes

1455

Sync V4 Beta:

3/30/23

3/22/23

Enhance-
ments:

622

Bug Fixes

1407 and 1411

Sync V4 Beta:

3/22/23

3/13/23

This release resolves further reporting issues.

Sync V4:

3/22/23

HOTFIX
4.0.1.4842

3/9/23

Bug
Fixes

1407, 1411, 1395, and 1393

Sync V4 Beta:

3/9/23

3/7/23

Bug
Fixes

1395

Sync V4 Beta:

3/7/23

3/2/23

Bug
Fixes

1393

Sync V4 Beta:

3/2/23

2/27/23

Enhance-
ments

1036, 1302

Bug
Fixes

1262, 1265, and 1290, 1366

Sync V4 Beta:

2/27/23

For older releases, see

Release Notes

Version 4.0.1.4879 (1/16/24)

We have made minor non-customer-facing fixes to support the new upcoming FieldFX Mobile app and added support for ServiceMax DataGuide.

Version 4.0.1.4875 (11/7/23)

Type Issue Summary

Bug Fixes

FFX-2016

We fixed an issue in Mobile Rollups where Mobile Roll-ups are now supported for Work Tasks in FieldFX Mobile.

FFX-2014

We fixed an issue in Mobile Validations where the Mobile Validation are now supported in Work Task Steps in FieldFX Mobile.

FFX-1735

We have fixed a PDF Report issue where a signed report would drop off from FieldFX Mobile regardless of the metadata setting on the related Content Version record in Salesforce.

This version enables a signed report PDF and previously signed forms to appear on the FieldFX Mobile report screen when the Sync to Mobile is set to true on the related Content Version record.

Version 4.0.1.4870 (8/21/23)

Due to an internal error, a new version was released to correct it.

Version 4.0.1.4869 (8/15/23)

Enhancements

Issue # Summary

FFX-1163

We made an enhancement to FX Mobile for additional font support to render in these languages:

  • Thai

  • Korean

  • Chinese (traditional)

  • Hindi

Now you can select an available language in a dropdown in the top left of the FX Mobile reports screen.

FFX-1350

We have made an enhancement in Mobile Filters that allows the user to bulk edit Lookup Filters with simple filters.

For more FX Mobile information, see:

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

FFX-1645

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile where DataGuide forms with FXDG__Sync__c is not accessible through eForms.

FFX-1433

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile where field updates still commit changes even when the Mobile Validation rule fails.

FFX-1666

We fixed in issue in FX Mobile DataGuide that causes a Please wait…​ to appear when multiple lookup selections are made.

Version 4.0.1.4863 (6/26/23)

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1663

We have fixed an issue for DataGuide users on FX Mobile encountering a Please wait…​ message when multiple lookup selections have been made.

1629

We fixed an issue where the signature in FieldFX Mobile Forms are cut off and don’t appear completely.

Version 4.0.1.4862 (6/22/23)

Enhancements

Issue # Summary

1167

We have added an enhancement in FieldFX Mobile so a report can be chosen to localized in another language when rendered. The report will render in the default localization set in the report template.

For more information,

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1421

We fixed an issue where FieldFX Mobile Field Updates can’t set the currency ISO Code.

The issue has been fixed so the Currency ISO Code is set by the Update when Created Mobile Field Update.

Version 4.0.1.4858 (5/23/23)

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1416

We fixed an issue where a report and signatures weren’t rendering an error message was returned

1414

We fixed an issue that prevented watermark images from rendering.

Version 4.0.1.4856 (5/2/23)

Enhancements

Issue # Summary

301

We have made an enhancement so a user can toggle an app setting in FX Mobile to specify what to use for authentication. With the app setting, an MDM system can control the login setup for the device.

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1465

We fixed an issue on the Work Order object to honor the dependent picklist. A user can select any primary picklist value in combination with any dependent picklist value. Before, a sync error occurs and the work order isn’t created in back office and disappears in Mobile.

This version corrects this so the use can select dependent value and the work order is created and appears in Back Office and in Mobile.

Version 4.0.1.4853 (3/30/23)

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1455

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile where a user can’t create and save Work Orders. These customers had no issue creating and saving Work Orders in Back Office.

This release allows user who local is set to English (Canada) can create and save work orders in FX Mobile. Also, users can pick values for date/time fields and access the work orders offline.

Version 4.0.1.4852 (3/22/23)

Enhancements

Issue # Summary

622

We have added custom advanced filter logic to FX Mobile reports that work the same as in Back Office.

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1407

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile when a user is working in Report Template in the Sync v4 Beta Release Channel, they get a white page. This hotfix version correctly shows the report template.

1411

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile when a user tries to complete the signing of the form. This hotfix version enables the user to view, sign, and sync the form.

1395

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile with the Time Zones if a specific users in the Central Time Zone on Mobile, the time is switched to Eastern Time Zone in the back office. The date time was incorrectly translated from the record detail to Mobile reports.

1393

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile, not in Back Office, where certain customers were see an error for all PDF Reports. The issue was corrected and PDF reports can be seen in FX Mobile.

Version 4.0.1.4843 (3/13/23)

This release resolves further reporting issues.

Version 4.0.1.4842 (3/9/23)

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1407

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile when a user is working in Report Template in the Sync v4 Beta Release Channel, they get a white page. This hotfix version correctly shows the report template.

1411

We fixed an issue in FX Mobile when a user tries to complete the signing of the form. This hotfix version enables the user to view, sign, and sync the form.

Version 4.0.1.4841 (3/7/23)

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1395

We fixed an issue where date and times were sometimes displayed in the incorrect time zone within mobile report templates when the formatDateTime helper was utilized within the report template.

Version 4.0.1.4840 (3/2/23)

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1393

We fixed an issue only in FX Mobile where customers were seeing
There was an error generating the report. TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'replace').

The issue was fixed so reports load without error.

Version 4.0.1.4838 (2/27/23)

Enhancements

Issue # Summary

1036

We have made an enhancement for customers to migrate to the new date/time pickers used in FX Mobile.

This release shows a new toggle on the FX Mobile home page so the user can use the new date/time pickers or the old date/time pickers.

After April 18, 2023, the previous date/time pickers will be discontinued.

1302

We have added the FX5__Job_Contact__c records to the Mobile Sync. Before, these records weren’t being synced. Job Contact is now an option under "Syncable Objects" in the Profile Wizard.

Bug Fixes

Issue # Summary

1262

We fixed an issue where the fxl_file_viewer wasn’t syncing PDF Reports to Mobile and was blocking the reports from rendering.

With this release, the PDF reports sync to mobile and the reports tab show the PDF report.

1265

We fixed an issue where there were dashes in the name of the report. This caused issues tests by our FieldFX QA failed.

When reports are now created, dashes have been removed from the name.

1290

We fixed an issue where spaces in the User.FX5__Mobile_Sync_Profile__c causes Sync Profiles not to sync down to the Static Resource.

Now, when the Sync Wizard saves the static resource, all the spaces in the name are replaced with the underscore character.

1366

We fixed an issue where when created in Mobile had the name with dashes.

Older Releases