# \#android-app **URL:** https://forum.inaturalist.org/tag/android-app/8.md [Latest](https://forum.inaturalist.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inaturalist.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inaturalist.org/tags.md) --- ## [iNat doubling my observation photos](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inat-doubling-my-observation-photos/68098)
**Author:** [@ra\_teo](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/ra_teo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inat-doubling-my-observation-photos/68098 "2026-09-17T22:34:29Z")
Platform: Android App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.36.8 URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/301435708 Screenshots of what you are seeing:… --- ## [Android app says "iNaturalist isn't responding"](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-says-inaturalist-isnt-responding/84624)
**Author:** [@mmmmbugs](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/mmmmbugs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-says-inaturalist-isnt-responding/84624 "2026-09-06T19:44:57Z")
Platform: Android app App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.38.2 Browser, if a website issue: - URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: - Screenshots of what you are seeing: Desc… --- ## [Wrong wiki text appears in species description](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/wrong-wiki-text-appears-in-species-description/84643)
**Author:** [@extrabuckets](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/extrabuckets)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/wrong-wiki-text-appears-in-species-description/84643 "2026-08-31T21:14:39Z")
Platform: Android 14 App version number: 1.38.2 URLs : Please note this is the just the URL you can navigate to on the web and its description text is correct. Navigating to the species page on the Android mobile app,… --- ## [Name comes up wrong](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/name-comes-up-wrong/84326)
**Author:** [@tlee6552](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/tlee6552)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/name-comes-up-wrong/84326 "2026-08-31T20:54:30Z")
Platform: Android? It’s on a Motorola phone. App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.38.2 (646) Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of problem: Under the image, the name is wrong. Usually the … --- ## [Search observations by observation ID number](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/search-observations-by-observation-id-number/28413)
**Author:** [@ralphjbegley](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/ralphjbegley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/search-observations-by-observation-id-number/28413 "2026-08-28T19:10:09Z")
Platform(s): Both mobile and website URLs (aka web addresses) of any pages, if relevant: Description of need: Search/Select observations by iNaturalist ID number. Screen shots are of the Android app, but woul… --- ## [Option to use OpenStreetMap in the app](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/option-to-use-openstreetmap-in-the-app/59445)
**Author:** [@jakub\_liptak](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/jakub_liptak)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/option-to-use-openstreetmap-in-the-app/59445 "2026-08-27T18:43:48Z")
Platform(s), such as mobile, website, API, other: mobile (Android) URLs (aka web addresses) of any pages, if relevant: N/A Description of need: In the iNaturalist app (at least its Android version) it is not possible t… --- ## [Incorporate basic image editing tools (crop, rotate)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/incorporate-basic-image-editing-tools-crop-rotate/1223)
**Author:** [@iPhil](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/iPhil)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/incorporate-basic-image-editing-tools-crop-rotate/1223 "2026-08-25T13:27:15Z")
Hi, I remember that I’ve seen this feature in the Google Group but I don’t think it’s been posted here. I’d like to have an option to apply basic image editing before or after uploading a picture. Most basic edits wou… --- ## [Search observations directly by their ID](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/search-observations-directly-by-their-id/84395)
**Author:** [@silverleferson](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/silverleferson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/search-observations-directly-by-their-id/84395 "2026-08-24T13:24:39Z")
I would like to suggest a small but very useful improvement to iNaturalist: allow users to search for an observation simply by entering its observation ID in the main search bar. Description of need: Each observation a… --- ## [How to group insects i have submitted that only i can see?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-group-insects-i-have-submitted-that-only-i-can-see/84259)
**Author:** [@penumbraa](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/penumbraa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-group-insects-i-have-submitted-that-only-i-can-see/84259 "2026-08-22T19:11:58Z")
i’m taking an entomology unit this semester and as part of our mark we need to submit 30 photos of the insects we are putting on our collection. we then need to grab the links to them and submit that. however, i’ve come … --- ## [Android app crashes constantly after viewing observations](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-crashes-constantly-after-viewing-observations/84193)
**Author:** [@justyna\_kierat](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/justyna_kierat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-crashes-constantly-after-viewing-observations/84193 "2026-08-22T03:27:36Z")
Platform: App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.38.3 (647) Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of probl… --- ## [Changing the date when creating observations should cause the time field to default to blank](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/changing-the-date-when-creating-observations-should-cause-the-time-field-to-default-to-blank/53955)
**Author:** [@paul\_dennehy](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/paul_dennehy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/changing-the-date-when-creating-observations-should-cause-the-time-field-to-default-to-blank/53955 "2026-08-21T23:14:18Z")
Platform(s), such as mobile, website, API, other: All platforms URLs (aka web addresses) of any pages, if relevant: N/A Description of need: When there is a need to manually change the date of an observation, under vi… --- ## [Identification count mismatch between Android and web](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/identification-count-mismatch-between-android-and-web/84012)
**Author:** [@pburka](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/pburka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/identification-count-mismatch-between-android-and-web/84012 "2026-08-16T22:01:10Z")
Platform: Web / Android App version number, if a mobile app issue: Android 1.38.3 (647) Browser, if a website issue: Vivaldi on Mac OS URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inatur… --- ## [Observation location replaced with obscured location after geoprivacy opened and annotation added](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/observation-location-replaced-with-obscured-location-after-geoprivacy-opened-and-annotation-added/83857)
**Author:** [@thomaseverest](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/thomaseverest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/observation-location-replaced-with-obscured-location-after-geoprivacy-opened-and-annotation-added/83857 "2026-08-13T19:24:22Z")
Platform: Web & Android app App version number: 1.38.3 (647) Browser: Chrome URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/390919990 Screenshots of what you… --- ## [Image becomes fixed in the screen center after 3-finger screenshot](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/image-becomes-fixed-in-the-screen-center-after-3-finger-screenshot/82853)
**Author:** [@yuannov29](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/yuannov29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/image-becomes-fixed-in-the-screen-center-after-3-finger-screenshot/82853 "2026-08-07T12:00:02Z")
Platform: Android15 App version number: 1.37.2 URLs of any relevant observations or pages: 由 振远 王 于 2026年四月12日 上午 10:01 在 中国 山东省烟台市龙口市 诸由观镇228国道 所记录的 大麻 (Cannabis sativa) · iNaturalist Screenshots of what you are see… --- ## [Android App pinned Locations - why only 3?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-pinned-locations-why-only-3/82946)
**Author:** [@ra\_teo](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/ra_teo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-pinned-locations-why-only-3/82946 "2026-07-27T10:04:47Z")
Why can I only pin 3 locations? Is there a purpose of this limit? --- ## [Indicate overlapping observations for map pins](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/indicate-overlapping-observations-for-map-pins/18406)
**Author:** [@nplong](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/nplong)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/indicate-overlapping-observations-for-map-pins/18406 "2026-07-25T17:18:35Z")
I think that it would make sense to include some map symbology indicating that there are overlapping observations. It makes sense when recording interspecies interactions like the hemlock and hemlock woolly adelgid. --- ## [Expanded identify functionality in app](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/expanded-identify-functionality-in-app/395)
**Author:** [@charlie](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/charlie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/expanded-identify-functionality-in-app/395 "2026-07-22T19:49:15Z")
It would be great to create something parallel to the Identify tab in app form. It could be part of the existing app but might be better as a standardized app. It could be set up so you can save filters and then page thr… --- ## [Adding images via "share" frequently breaks on Android](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/adding-images-via-share-frequently-breaks-on-android/80661)
**Author:** [@cigazze](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/cigazze)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/adding-images-via-share-frequently-breaks-on-android/80661 "2026-07-21T09:55:58Z")
Platform: Android App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.38.2 Browser, if a website issue: N/A URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: N/A Screenshots of what you are seeing: (Will add n… --- ## [Cannot upload photos taken with a nikon and imported to Android device via SnapBridge](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/cannot-upload-photos-taken-with-a-nikon-and-imported-to-android-device-via-snapbridge/81512)
**Author:** [@joeysantore](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/joeysantore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/cannot-upload-photos-taken-with-a-nikon-and-imported-to-android-device-via-snapbridge/81512 "2026-07-19T14:52:59Z")
Platform: App version number, if a mobile app issue:1.38.2 (646) Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of proble… --- ## [Can I upload animated images (GIFs) to iNaturalist for observations?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/can-i-upload-animated-images-gifs-to-inaturalist-for-observations/82090)
**Author:** [@pandahead\_hoimoon](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/pandahead_hoimoon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/can-i-upload-animated-images-gifs-to-inaturalist-for-observations/82090 "2026-07-17T12:28:10Z")
Although the use cases for uploading animated images are quite rare, as a microscope user, I’ve recently connected with fellow enthusiasts who help identify plankton. They all suggested that I upload videos instead, beca… --- ## [Android app crashes](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-crashes/81587)
**Author:** [@jeffhansen1](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/jeffhansen1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-crashes/81587 "2026-07-11T11:36:02Z")
Platform: Android, Google Pixel 8, Android version 16 App version number, if a mobile app issue:1.38.2 Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what … --- ## [Sound recordings in app not working](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/sound-recordings-in-app-not-working/81177)
**Author:** [@mec\_oz](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/mec_oz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/sound-recordings-in-app-not-working/81177 "2026-07-03T15:22:58Z")
Platform: Android app App version number, if a mobile app issue:1.38.2 (646) Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are seeing: Des… --- ## [Flag observations from mobile apps](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/flag-observations-from-mobile-apps/81081)
**Author:** [@moldyd](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/moldyd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/flag-observations-from-mobile-apps/81081 "2026-07-02T19:42:31Z")
Platform(s), such as mobile, website, API, other: mobile, android URLs (aka web addresses) of any pages, if relevant: N/a - android observation detail page Description of need: When viewing an observation users on And… --- ## [The iNaturalist app has stopped working in Russia](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/the-inaturalist-app-has-stopped-working-in-russia/77343)
**Author:** [@fjodord](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/fjodord)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/the-inaturalist-app-has-stopped-working-in-russia/77343 "2026-06-23T21:52:10Z")
The iNaturalist app (version 1.37.2) has been working intermittently in Russia for over six months now. A few months ago, it stopped working altogether. It only works with a VPN enabled. On PC, everything is fine; there … --- ## [iNaturalist Missions but for projects](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inaturalist-missions-but-for-projects/80521)
**Author:** [@lewisd562](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/lewisd562)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inaturalist-missions-but-for-projects/80521 "2026-06-23T17:35:07Z")
Platform(s), Mobile and potentially website Description of need: Currently many projects have an overarching goal of surveying for targeted species whilst still being a larger scale project. Trying to get people to foc… --- ## [Upload videos](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/upload-videos/5426)
**Author:** [@megan832](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/megan832)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/upload-videos/5426 "2026-06-04T01:25:08Z")
I think it would be a very nice addition to include the ability to upload videos when making observations! Video with sound can be very diagnostic when identifying birds especially! Uploading on the mobile app would be v… --- ## [Observations stuck in "preparing" (Android, 1.38.2 646)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/observations-stuck-in-preparing-android-1-38-2-646/79415)
**Author:** [@wheellbug](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/wheellbug)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/observations-stuck-in-preparing-android-1-38-2-646/79415 "2026-06-01T23:25:19Z")
Platform: Android App App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.38.2 (646) Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of problem: Pictures are stuck “waiting to upload” with the header saying “Preparing…”. … --- ## [Bug in the phone app search function (Android)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/bug-in-the-phone-app-search-function-android/79378)
**Author:** [@axarus](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/axarus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/bug-in-the-phone-app-search-function-android/79378 "2026-05-25T23:20:11Z")
Platform: Samsung Galaxy S25, Android 16 App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.38.2 (646) Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you ar… --- ## [Is it me? Am I just not understanding how to record and upload audio through the app?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/is-it-me-am-i-just-not-understanding-how-to-record-and-upload-audio-through-the-app/79317)
**Author:** [@PatriciaIsaacs1997](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/PatriciaIsaacs1997)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/is-it-me-am-i-just-not-understanding-how-to-record-and-upload-audio-through-the-app/79317 "2026-05-24T01:31:51Z")
Platform: Inaturalist app App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.38.2 Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are seeing: Descriptio… --- ## [Android app randomly duplicating photos (in the post)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-randomly-duplicating-photos-in-the-post/79281)
**Author:** [@snowiiiiie](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/snowiiiiie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/android-app-randomly-duplicating-photos-in-the-post/79281 "2026-05-23T10:47:31Z")
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