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BuildOps Mobile App Compatibility and Setup Guide

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Written by Nina Ahl
Updated over 2 months ago

The BuildOps mobile app is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. To ensure optimal performance and a smooth user experience, follow the guidelines below.


Enable Background App Refresh

To utilize the offline feature of the BuildOps mobile app, Background App Refresh must be enabled.

What is Background App Refresh?

Background App Refresh allows apps on your phone to automatically search for new information even when they are not actively running.


Android Compatibility and Setup

Enable Background App Refresh on Android:

  1. Open Settings, then tap Connections.

  2. Select Data usage.

  3. Scroll down to the Mobile section and tap Mobile data usage.

  4. Select the BuildOps app from the usage graph.

  5. Turn on Allow background data usage.

Android

  • Latest OS version plus previous two OS versions

    • As of June 2025, OS 15 (Vanilla Ice Cream) is the most current. OS 14 (Upside Down Cake) and OS 13 (Tiramisu) are supported


iOS Compatibility and Setup

Enable Background App Refresh on iOS:

  1. Open the Settings app and navigate to General.

  2. Scroll down and tap Background App Refresh.

  3. Select either Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi & Cellular Data.

Supported iOS Devices

BuildOps officially supports iOS 13.0 and above on the following devices:

iPhones:

  • iPhone XR

  • iPhone X

  • iPhone XS

  • iPhone 11

  • iPhone 11 Pro

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • iPhone SE (2nd Gen)

  • iPhone 12

  • iPhone 12 Pro

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • iPhone 13

  • iPhone 13 Pro

  • iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • iPhone 14

  • iPhone 14 Pro

  • iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • iPhone 15

  • iPhone 15 Pro

  • iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • iPhone 16

  • iPhone 16 Pro

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • iPhone 17

  • iPhone 17 Pro

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPads:

  • iPad (7th & 8th Gen)

  • iPad Mini (5th Gen)

For the best experience, ensure your device meets these requirements and that Background App Refresh is enabled.

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