# Updating AnimalTrakker® Farm Mobile **Note:** these directions were developed using our recommended hardware. Your steps may differ slightly on other platforms. [[AnimalTrakker® Farm Mobile Overview|AnimalTrakker® Farm Mobile]] is the workhorse of many [[Start Here|AnimalTrakker®]] functions. As such, it's important to keep Farm Mobile up to date. The easiest way to update Farm Mobile is by downloading the newest version of the app directly to your device [from our website](https://animaltrakker.com/animaltrakker-farm-mobile/). You can also update Farm Mobile via sync-enabled cable from your computer or via email, if you prefer, though [[Sending AnimalTrakker® Data|these methods]] are more involved. **Before you update AnimalTrakker® Farm Mobile**, make sure you [[Android Preferences, Permissions, and Troubleshooting#Allow Unknown Applications|allow unknown applications]] on your device. Always [[Backing Up Your Database on a Tablet|back up your database]] before updating AnimalTrakker®. ## Step One: Prepare Your Device 1. Start by making sure AnimalTrakker® is not running on your device. To check, open AnimalTrakker® and navigate to the main menu. Press **Quit** to completely close AnimalTrakker®. ![[quit.png]] 2. [[Uninstalling Farm Mobile|Uninstall]] the old version of AnimalTrakker®. ## Step Two: Download and Install the .APK 1. In your browser, navigate to the AnimalTrakker® Farm Mobile Executable Files section on our main website [using this link](https://animaltrakker.com/animaltrakker-farm-mobile/). 2. Choose the version you wish to download. The tablet versions each have the version number in the filename. We recommend downloading the newest stable version in most cases. ![[download_c.png]] 3. Download or move the file to your tablet. 4. A dialog box may pop up asking if you want to install AnimalTrakker®. If not, navigate to and open the .APK. If you downloaded it directly from our website onto your tablet, it should be located in **Files** > **Internal Storage** > **Download**. ![[Screenshot_20251222-192002_c.png]] 5. You'll receive a pop-up that warns about an unknown file. Select continue. ![[Screenshot_20251222-190945_c.png]] 6. Add the icon to your main screen for easy access. ## Step Three: Reset Permissions The first time you open the AnimalTrakker® application, you'll be asked to [[Android Preferences, Permissions, and Troubleshooting#Android Permissions|reset your permissions]]. AnimalTrakker® needs **Unrestricted Data** and **Unrestricted Storage** permissions to function properly. We also require that you **turn off** the option to allow Android to remove data from unused applications. ![[Screenshot_20251222-192732_c.png]] ## Step Four: Load New Database 1. Start AnimalTrakker® and select **Database Management**. ![[databaseMan.png]] 2. Choose **Select New Database**. ![[AnimalTrakker® Support/AnimalTrakker® Farm Mobile/selectnewdatabase_c.png]] 3. Select the database that corresponds to the version you're running. 4. Re-enter your EID reader, BaaCode reader, scale and printer settings by using the three dots on the upper right corner of the main AnimalTrakker® screen. ![[mainmenu.png]]