Offline Mode
The ListForge mobile app works without internet connection—perfect for thrift stores, estate sales, and warehouses with poor connectivity.
How Offline Mode Works
Automatic Detection
- App detects when you lose connection
- Switches to offline mode automatically
- Visual indicator shows offline status
What Works Offline
- Photo capture and barcode scanning
- Item creation with basic details
- Viewing existing inventory
- Adding notes and tags
What Requires Internet
- AI research and identification
- Price comparables lookup
- Publishing to marketplaces
- Syncing with dashboard
Capturing Items Offline
- Open the mobile app
- Tap + to add new item
- Take photos as normal
- Scan barcodes if available
- Add any notes you want to remember
Items save locally with “Pending Sync” status.
Syncing When Back Online
Automatic Sync
- App detects internet connection
- Begins uploading queued items
- AI research starts automatically
- Progress shown in app
Manual Sync
- Pull down to refresh
- Tap “Sync Now” in settings
- Force sync specific items
Best Practices
Before Going Offline
- Ensure app is updated
- Clear camera roll space
- Charge your phone
While Offline
- Capture multiple angles per item
- Scan all visible barcodes
- Add notes about condition or details
- Take more photos than you think you need
Offline mode makes ListForge perfect for mobile sourcing anywhere, anytime.