Survey123 barcode scanning - poor results with Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro Tablet

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06-01-2023 09:40 AM
AydenMS
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Hello,

We have just recently purchased several Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro tablets for use with Survey123 scanning asset locations in the field. However using the tablets to scan QR codes seems exceptionally slow, with the camera seems pixelated while rarely autofocusing on the QR codes and normally requiring moving the tablet closer or further to find the focal point, often restarting the scan to try and focus it on the QR codes initially.

The tablets seem to scan QR codes just fine using other programs, autofocus works very quickly as it would with taking a picture, and the scans using Survey123 on staff's personal phones seems to work fine as well, so it seems like an issue with with Survey123 specifically on the Samsung tablets.

Has anyone encountered a similar problem before or know a work around? We purchased a lot of these tablets and this issue is causing a lot of headaches with the staff.

Thanks very much in advance.

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IsmaelChivite
Esri Notable Contributor

@AydenMS  We are aware of limitations to scan barcodes in certain Android devices. A lot of work went into this recently and have a Beta version of Survey123 available for testing. I want to encourage you to test the Beta version. 

The Survey123 Early Adopter website includes links for you to download the Beta version of the Survey123 mobile app into your device.  It also has forums where you can post your feedback.  Thanks a lot!

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