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Using FF4

FF4 requires a connected login once each day to ensure you get the most current information.  Make a connected login before taking any orders.  If needed or desired, use wi-fi.

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Download Optimization

FF4 offers download optimization. This will reduce login times at the expense of slightly slower behavior while scanning items to add to an order.  Three different types: ALL- no optimization.  (d...

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Elevator Tapping

Tapping Save button rapidly in succession is NOT good, and can lead to unpredictable results. Exactly like all those web stores that say “Click the Purchase button only ONCE, and wait for our reply...

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Hardware Requirements

Android: Any Android device, version 10 and later.  Any screen size or orientation.  Note: Some Munbyn Android devices have a scanner incompatibility.

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How to clear FF4 storage (Android)

Be sure to save all orders (preferably on server) BEFORE you do the steps below. 1. close FF4. 2. Tap Android settings. (icon looks like a gear) 3. Tap "Apps & notifications". 4. Tap "FFv4" (o...

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How to close FF4

Using Android: Tap the square button, then swipe up (and off the screen) the smaller FF4 screen. 

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How to save an order on server that is saved locally

An order saved locally (i.e. not on the server) has a red highlight in the Open Orders or Customer Orders list.  With an internet connection- To save it on the server: Open the order and tap Save ...

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How to update FF4 (Android)

Be sure to save all orders (preferably on server) BEFORE you do the steps below. 1. Close FF4.  2. Tap:  https://www.jargonsoft.com/ff4.apk

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Logged Out Screen

When you log out you see this screen:

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Screen Flips Between Portrait and Landscape (Android)

To lock the screen on portrait (upright) orientation: 1. Tap Settings (gear icon) 2. Tap "Display". 3. Turn off "Auto-rotate screen".

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What is airplane mode?

Airplane mode means that FF4 does all it's work on your device, and does NOT require an Internet connection. Check out this YouTube video to learn how to use airplane mode  

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