FeaturesUpdated Jan 3, 2024

Offline Mode

Work without internet access. Learn how TodoTicked keeps you productive even when you're offline.

Offline Mode

TodoTicked works without an internet connection, so you're never blocked from managing your tasks.

How Offline Mode Works

TodoTicked stores your data locally:

  1. First sync: Downloads all your data
  2. Working offline: Uses local data
  3. Back online: Syncs changes automatically

No special setup required - it just works!

What Works Offline

Full Functionality

Tasks

  • View all tasks
  • Create new tasks
  • Edit existing tasks
  • Complete tasks
  • Delete tasks

Projects

  • View all projects
  • Create projects
  • Organize tasks

Notes

  • Read all notes
  • Create new notes
  • Edit notes

Journal

  • Write journal entries
  • Read past entries

Filters & Tags

  • Use all filters
  • Apply and remove tags

Limited Functionality

⚠️ Real-time Collaboration

  • Changes sync when online
  • May see outdated team data

⚠️ Attachments

  • Cached attachments viewable
  • New uploads wait for connection

⚠️ Search

  • Works for cached content
  • May miss very recent items

Requires Internet

Account Changes

  • Sign in/out
  • Password changes

Sharing

  • Share links
  • Team invitations

Integrations

  • Calendar sync
  • Third-party apps

AI Features

  • AI assistant
  • Smart suggestions

Enabling Offline Mode

Automatic (Default)

TodoTicked automatically caches:

  • Recent projects and tasks
  • Notes you've opened
  • Journal entries

Enhanced Offline Mode

For more complete offline access:

  1. Go to Settings → Offline
  2. Enable Enhanced offline mode
  3. Choose what to cache:
    • All projects
    • All notes
    • All attachments
    • Full search index
<Callout type="info"> Enhanced offline mode uses more storage. Check your available space before enabling. </Callout>

Sync Status

Checking Sync Status

Look for the sync indicator:

  • Green checkmark: All synced
  • Yellow circle: Syncing
  • Orange cloud: Changes pending
  • Red X: Sync error

Manual Sync

Force a sync:

  • Press R to refresh
  • Or click the sync icon
  • Pull down on mobile

Conflict Resolution

What Happens with Conflicts

If you and a teammate edit the same task offline:

  1. Both changes are preserved
  2. You'll see a conflict notification
  3. Choose which version to keep
  4. Or merge changes manually

Avoiding Conflicts

  • Sync frequently when online
  • Coordinate with teammates
  • Use different tasks/projects when offline

Storage Management

Checking Usage

See how much space TodoTicked uses:

  1. Go to Settings → Storage
  2. View breakdown by type
  3. See total usage

Clearing Cache

Free up space:

  1. Go to Settings → Storage
  2. Click Clear cache
  3. Choose what to clear:
    • Attachment cache
    • Search index
    • All offline data
<Callout type="warning"> Clearing all offline data removes unsynced changes. Sync first! </Callout>

Offline Indicators

Task Indicators

Tasks created/edited offline show:

  • Small cloud icon
  • "Pending sync" status
  • Yellow highlight (optional)

Sync Queue

View pending changes:

  1. Click the sync icon
  2. Select View queue
  3. See all pending changes
  4. Sync manually if needed

Platform-Specific Notes

Web App

  • Uses browser storage (IndexedDB)
  • Storage limits vary by browser
  • Works best in Chrome/Edge
  • PWA mode for best experience

Desktop App

  • Uses local file storage
  • Larger storage capacity
  • Better offline performance
  • Automatic background sync

Mobile Apps

  • iOS: Uses Core Data
  • Android: Uses Room database
  • Optimized for mobile storage
  • Works in airplane mode

Progressive Web App (PWA)

Installing as PWA

For best offline experience:

  1. Open TodoTicked in Chrome
  2. Click install icon in address bar
  3. Or go to menu → Install TodoTicked
  4. App installs locally

PWA Benefits

  • Works like a native app
  • Better offline support
  • Home screen icon
  • Faster loading

Tips for Offline Work

Before Going Offline

  1. Open projects you'll need
  2. Let attachments load
  3. Check sync is complete
  4. Enable enhanced offline mode

While Offline

  • Work normally
  • Don't worry about syncing
  • Changes are saved locally
  • Create tasks as needed

Coming Back Online

  1. TodoTicked auto-syncs
  2. Review any conflicts
  3. Check shared projects for updates
<Callout type="tip"> If you frequently work offline, enable Enhanced Offline Mode and let TodoTicked download everything while you're on WiFi. </Callout>

Troubleshooting

Not Working Offline

Check that:

  • You've signed in at least once
  • Data has synced previously
  • Browser allows storage
  • PWA is installed (recommended)

Data Not Syncing

When back online:

  1. Check internet connection
  2. Look for sync errors
  3. Try manual sync
  4. Sign out and back in

Missing Data Offline

If some data is missing:

  1. Open that project/note while online
  2. Wait for sync to complete
  3. It will be available offline

Storage Full

If you can't save offline:

  1. Clear attachment cache
  2. Remove old data
  3. Check device storage

Security & Offline Data

Data Encryption

Local data is encrypted:

  • Tasks and notes encrypted at rest
  • Encryption key tied to your account
  • Secure even if device is lost

Encrypted Content

For journals and encrypted notes:

  • Requires passphrase to access
  • Encryption works offline
  • No passphrase = no access

Next Steps

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