About EarthOptics Sampling
EarthOptics is a soil data and services platform specializing in measuring and quantifying soil attributes. We provide an integrated suite of services, including soil sampling, in-field proximal sensing, and laboratory...
EarthOptics is a soil data and services platform specializing in measuring and quantifying soil attributes. We provide an integrated suite of services, including soil sampling, in-field proximal sensing, and laboratory testing, which underpin our core soil management data products. Our soil sampling app enables field professionals to successfully execute field sampling protocols according to a variety of technical specifications.
Version History Version 14.2.1 - Added support for forage height sampling - Improved application performance for large sampling operations 14.2.1 12h ago • Create and track all submitted shipments and active drafts in one central hub. • Scan samples directly into boxes organized by destination lab for fast, accurate packing. • Create and share shipping labels directly in the app without needing a web browser. • Get instant on-screen alerts to catch wrong destination labs or duplicate scans right away. 14.2.0 6d ago • All samplers can now view and download shipping labels and manifests. • Enhanced in-app photo capture to record compass heading, location, and capture time for better sample verification. • Added alerts when high-precision device location is turned off to ensure more accurate sampling. • Added sync notifications with a quick retry option if pending uploads stall while connected to the internet. • Fixed issues with map point selection, background syncing, barcode updates, and general visual display. 14.1.0 Sep 21 - Upgrade to Expo SDK 57 and New Architecture - Add support and messaging for blocking older app versions - Bug fixes and performance improvements 14.0.0 Sep 2 Faster photos, clearer maps. - Review your soil core photos as you go — tap the camera icon during collection to see every photo for that core, no need to wait for Review & Submit. - Photo capture is much faster. Taking a picture no longer locks up the app while it processes. - New Troubleshoot menu on the field sheet: your login, app version, device, OS, and Operation / Field / Plan IDs in one tap-to-copy screen. - Data exports now upload straight to EarthOptics — no mail app required, and exports made offline send themselves when you reconnect. - TruTill: ADCP-only points are now marked on the map and in the legend, tell you what to do when tapped, and are counted in Sampling Instructions. Scanning messages now name the EMI scan as well as ADCP. - Point samples reveal their sampling area as you zoom in, so you can see the radius you're allowed to sample within. - "Steep hill/slope" is now an Unable to Sample reason. - Built-in help for the Move sample tools. - Field boundaries are easier to pick out on the map. Fixes — shipped samples now show as collected and open read-only instead of looking unsampled; tapping a completed soil core pans to the core; stacked markers no longer hide incomplete samples; offline photo deletion no longer breaks sync; reassigned plans on a shared device start clean; forage samples and Alternate points appear correctly in the legend; Android shipping-label buttons no longer truncate. 13.7.0 Aug 10 Support for forage biomass sampling. 13.6.0 Aug 1 • Unified Notes experience — quickly add, preview, and browse all field notes directly from sample points. • Support for multiple lab shipping labels per sampling plan, so each sample group routes to the correct destination. • Sample points completed by other samplers now show who finished them and when. • Bug fixes and performance improvements, including faster map interactions on Android and more reliable offline syncing. 13.5.0 Jul 20 • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon). • Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation. • Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps. • Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries. • Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom. • Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding. • Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label. - Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag. - Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet. - Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete. - Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field. - Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available. - Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across • New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled" • Delete saved GPS tracks • Show scanning equipment icons to all users • Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh. - Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS. - Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was. - Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded. - Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed • Redesigned equipment selection screen • Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth • Standardized plan header across all plan types • Fixed cores not tappable on the field map • Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types • Lab assignment updates now sync properly • General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices • GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background • Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points • The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned • Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required • Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background. • Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline. • Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples. • Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy • GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point • Completed cores now display correctly on the map • Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected • Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point • General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps • Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores • Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages • Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details • Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans * Better field and operation loading behavior * Fixes for occasional app crashes * Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available). - Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time. - Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows: - Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity - Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices - Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out - Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points - Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point - Distance display added for alternate and offset points - Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library - Improve "distance from sample" messaging - Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of EarthOptics Sampling since it was posted on our website on 2023-09-06 19:04:22.
The latest version is 14.2.1 and it was updated on 2026-10-06 18:14:22. See below the changes in each version.
EarthOptics Sampling version 14.2.1
Updated At: 2026-10-06
Changes: Version History Version 14.2.1
- Added support for forage height sampling
- Improved application performance for large sampling operations 14.2.1 12h ago • Create and track all submitted shipments and active drafts in one central hub.
• Scan samples directly into boxes organized by destination lab for fast, accurate packing.
• Create and share shipping labels directly in the app without needing a web browser.
• Get instant on-screen alerts to catch wrong destination labs or duplicate scans right away. 14.2.0 6d ago • All samplers can now view and download shipping labels and manifests.
• Enhanced in-app photo capture to record compass heading, location, and capture time for better sample verification.
• Added alerts when high-precision device location is turned off to ensure more accurate sampling.
• Added sync notifications with a quick retry option if pending uploads stall while connected to the internet.
• Fixed issues with map point selection, background syncing, barcode updates, and general visual display. 14.1.0 Sep 21 - Upgrade to Expo SDK 57 and New Architecture
- Add support and messaging for blocking older app versions
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 14.0.0 Sep 2 Faster photos, clearer maps.
- Review your soil core photos as you go — tap the camera icon during collection to see every photo for that core, no need to wait for Review & Submit.
- Photo capture is much faster. Taking a picture no longer locks up the app while it processes.
- New Troubleshoot menu on the field sheet: your login, app version, device, OS, and Operation / Field / Plan IDs in one tap-to-copy screen.
- Data exports now upload straight to EarthOptics — no mail app required, and exports made offline send themselves when you reconnect.
- TruTill: ADCP-only points are now marked on the map and in the legend, tell you what to do when tapped, and are counted in Sampling Instructions. Scanning messages now name the EMI scan as well as ADCP.
- Point samples reveal their sampling area as you zoom in, so you can see the radius you're allowed to sample within.
- "Steep hill/slope" is now an Unable to Sample reason.
- Built-in help for the Move sample tools.
- Field boundaries are easier to pick out on the map.
Fixes — shipped samples now show as collected and open read-only instead of looking unsampled; tapping a completed soil core pans to the core; stacked markers no longer hide incomplete samples; offline photo deletion no longer breaks sync; reassigned plans on a shared device start clean; forage samples and Alternate points appear correctly in the legend; Android shipping-label buttons no longer truncate. 13.7.0 Aug 10 Support for forage biomass sampling. 13.6.0 Aug 1 • Unified Notes experience — quickly add, preview, and browse all field notes directly from sample points.
• Support for multiple lab shipping labels per sampling plan, so each sample group routes to the correct destination.
• Sample points completed by other samplers now show who finished them and when.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements, including faster map interactions on Android and more reliable offline syncing. 13.5.0 Jul 20 • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17
EarthOptics Sampling version 14.2.0
Updated At: 2026-10-02
Changes: Version History • Create and track all submitted shipments and active drafts in one central hub.
• Scan samples directly into boxes organized by destination lab for fast, accurate packing.
• Create and share shipping labels directly in the app without needing a web browser.
• Get instant on-screen alerts to catch wrong destination labs or duplicate scans right away. 14.2.0 2d ago • All samplers can now view and download shipping labels and manifests.
• Enhanced in-app photo capture to record compass heading, location, and capture time for better sample verification.
• Added alerts when high-precision device location is turned off to ensure more accurate sampling.
• Added sync notifications with a quick retry option if pending uploads stall while connected to the internet.
• Fixed issues with map point selection, background syncing, barcode updates, and general visual display. 14.1.0 Sep 21 - Upgrade to Expo SDK 57 and New Architecture
- Add support and messaging for blocking older app versions
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 14.0.0 Sep 2 Faster photos, clearer maps.
- Review your soil core photos as you go — tap the camera icon during collection to see every photo for that core, no need to wait for Review & Submit.
- Photo capture is much faster. Taking a picture no longer locks up the app while it processes.
- New Troubleshoot menu on the field sheet: your login, app version, device, OS, and Operation / Field / Plan IDs in one tap-to-copy screen.
- Data exports now upload straight to EarthOptics — no mail app required, and exports made offline send themselves when you reconnect.
- TruTill: ADCP-only points are now marked on the map and in the legend, tell you what to do when tapped, and are counted in Sampling Instructions. Scanning messages now name the EMI scan as well as ADCP.
- Point samples reveal their sampling area as you zoom in, so you can see the radius you're allowed to sample within.
- "Steep hill/slope" is now an Unable to Sample reason.
- Built-in help for the Move sample tools.
- Field boundaries are easier to pick out on the map.
Fixes — shipped samples now show as collected and open read-only instead of looking unsampled; tapping a completed soil core pans to the core; stacked markers no longer hide incomplete samples; offline photo deletion no longer breaks sync; reassigned plans on a shared device start clean; forage samples and Alternate points appear correctly in the legend; Android shipping-label buttons no longer truncate. 13.7.0 Aug 10 Support for forage biomass sampling. 13.6.0 Aug 1 • Unified Notes experience — quickly add, preview, and browse all field notes directly from sample points.
• Support for multiple lab shipping labels per sampling plan, so each sample group routes to the correct destination.
• Sample points completed by other samplers now show who finished them and when.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements, including faster map interactions on Android and more reliable offline syncing. 13.5.0 Jul 20 • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13
EarthOptics Sampling version 14.1.0
Updated At: 2026-09-25
Changes: Version History • All samplers can now view and download shipping labels and manifests.
• Enhanced in-app photo capture to record compass heading, location, and capture time for better sample verification.
• Added alerts when high-precision device location is turned off to ensure more accurate sampling.
• Added sync notifications with a quick retry option if pending uploads stall while connected to the internet.
• Fixed issues with map point selection, background syncing, barcode updates, and general visual display. 14.1.0 3d ago - Upgrade to Expo SDK 57 and New Architecture
- Add support and messaging for blocking older app versions
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 14.0.0 Sep 2 Faster photos, clearer maps.
- Review your soil core photos as you go — tap the camera icon during collection to see every photo for that core, no need to wait for Review & Submit.
- Photo capture is much faster. Taking a picture no longer locks up the app while it processes.
- New Troubleshoot menu on the field sheet: your login, app version, device, OS, and Operation / Field / Plan IDs in one tap-to-copy screen.
- Data exports now upload straight to EarthOptics — no mail app required, and exports made offline send themselves when you reconnect.
- TruTill: ADCP-only points are now marked on the map and in the legend, tell you what to do when tapped, and are counted in Sampling Instructions. Scanning messages now name the EMI scan as well as ADCP.
- Point samples reveal their sampling area as you zoom in, so you can see the radius you're allowed to sample within.
- "Steep hill/slope" is now an Unable to Sample reason.
- Built-in help for the Move sample tools.
- Field boundaries are easier to pick out on the map.
Fixes — shipped samples now show as collected and open read-only instead of looking unsampled; tapping a completed soil core pans to the core; stacked markers no longer hide incomplete samples; offline photo deletion no longer breaks sync; reassigned plans on a shared device start clean; forage samples and Alternate points appear correctly in the legend; Android shipping-label buttons no longer truncate. 13.7.0 Aug 10 Support for forage biomass sampling. 13.6.0 Aug 1 • Unified Notes experience — quickly add, preview, and browse all field notes directly from sample points.
• Support for multiple lab shipping labels per sampling plan, so each sample group routes to the correct destination.
• Sample points completed by other samplers now show who finished them and when.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements, including faster map interactions on Android and more reliable offline syncing. 13.5.0 Jul 20 • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13 • Much better offline behavior: fewer interruptions, improved syncing when work is done offline, and stronger support for offline maps (including terrain/3D).
• Improved notes & annotations: notes are more reliable and visible across samples, plans, and annotations; creating and editing annotations is smoother.
• Map usability improvements: more interactive maps, more consistent field markers, and safer navigation while working in the field.
• General workflow polish: easier filtering of samples, fewer crashes, and small UI tweaks that reduce friction during sampling.
• Carbon & plan improvements: Carbon projects are searchable, and plans with a single lab now have fewer unnecessary prompts. v11.6.0 Jan 29
EarthOptics Sampling version 14.0.0
Updated At: 2026-09-18
Changes: Version History - Upgrade to Expo SDK 57 and New Architecture
- Add support and messaging for blocking older app versions
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 14.0.0 Sep 2 Faster photos, clearer maps.
- Review your soil core photos as you go — tap the camera icon during collection to see every photo for that core, no need to wait for Review & Submit.
- Photo capture is much faster. Taking a picture no longer locks up the app while it processes.
- New Troubleshoot menu on the field sheet: your login, app version, device, OS, and Operation / Field / Plan IDs in one tap-to-copy screen.
- Data exports now upload straight to EarthOptics — no mail app required, and exports made offline send themselves when you reconnect.
- TruTill: ADCP-only points are now marked on the map and in the legend, tell you what to do when tapped, and are counted in Sampling Instructions. Scanning messages now name the EMI scan as well as ADCP.
- Point samples reveal their sampling area as you zoom in, so you can see the radius you're allowed to sample within.
- "Steep hill/slope" is now an Unable to Sample reason.
- Built-in help for the Move sample tools.
- Field boundaries are easier to pick out on the map.
Fixes — shipped samples now show as collected and open read-only instead of looking unsampled; tapping a completed soil core pans to the core; stacked markers no longer hide incomplete samples; offline photo deletion no longer breaks sync; reassigned plans on a shared device start clean; forage samples and Alternate points appear correctly in the legend; Android shipping-label buttons no longer truncate. 13.7.0 Aug 10 Support for forage biomass sampling. 13.6.0 Aug 1 • Unified Notes experience — quickly add, preview, and browse all field notes directly from sample points.
• Support for multiple lab shipping labels per sampling plan, so each sample group routes to the correct destination.
• Sample points completed by other samplers now show who finished them and when.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements, including faster map interactions on Android and more reliable offline syncing. 13.5.0 Jul 20 • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13 • Much better offline behavior: fewer interruptions, improved syncing when work is done offline, and stronger support for offline maps (including terrain/3D).
• Improved notes & annotations: notes are more reliable and visible across samples, plans, and annotations; creating and editing annotations is smoother.
• Map usability improvements: more interactive maps, more consistent field markers, and safer navigation while working in the field.
• General workflow polish: easier filtering of samples, fewer crashes, and small UI tweaks that reduce friction during sampling.
• Carbon & plan improvements: Carbon projects are searchable, and plans with a single lab now have fewer unnecessary prompts. v11.6.0 Jan 29 Bug fixes and improvements v11.5.0 11/17/2025
EarthOptics Sampling version 14.0.0
Updated At: 2026-09-04
Changes: Version History - Upgrade to Expo SDK 57 and New Architecture
- Add support and messaging for blocking older app versions
- Bug fixes and performance improvements 14.0.0 1d ago Faster photos, clearer maps.
- Review your soil core photos as you go — tap the camera icon during collection to see every photo for that core, no need to wait for Review & Submit.
- Photo capture is much faster. Taking a picture no longer locks up the app while it processes.
- New Troubleshoot menu on the field sheet: your login, app version, device, OS, and Operation / Field / Plan IDs in one tap-to-copy screen.
- Data exports now upload straight to EarthOptics — no mail app required, and exports made offline send themselves when you reconnect.
- TruTill: ADCP-only points are now marked on the map and in the legend, tell you what to do when tapped, and are counted in Sampling Instructions. Scanning messages now name the EMI scan as well as ADCP.
- Point samples reveal their sampling area as you zoom in, so you can see the radius you're allowed to sample within.
- "Steep hill/slope" is now an Unable to Sample reason.
- Built-in help for the Move sample tools.
- Field boundaries are easier to pick out on the map.
Fixes — shipped samples now show as collected and open read-only instead of looking unsampled; tapping a completed soil core pans to the core; stacked markers no longer hide incomplete samples; offline photo deletion no longer breaks sync; reassigned plans on a shared device start clean; forage samples and Alternate points appear correctly in the legend; Android shipping-label buttons no longer truncate. 13.7.0 Aug 10 Support for forage biomass sampling. 13.6.0 Aug 1 • Unified Notes experience — quickly add, preview, and browse all field notes directly from sample points.
• Support for multiple lab shipping labels per sampling plan, so each sample group routes to the correct destination.
• Sample points completed by other samplers now show who finished them and when.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements, including faster map interactions on Android and more reliable offline syncing. 13.5.0 Jul 20 • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13 • Much better offline behavior: fewer interruptions, improved syncing when work is done offline, and stronger support for offline maps (including terrain/3D).
• Improved notes & annotations: notes are more reliable and visible across samples, plans, and annotations; creating and editing annotations is smoother.
• Map usability improvements: more interactive maps, more consistent field markers, and safer navigation while working in the field.
• General workflow polish: easier filtering of samples, fewer crashes, and small UI tweaks that reduce friction during sampling.
• Carbon & plan improvements: Carbon projects are searchable, and plans with a single lab now have fewer unnecessary prompts. v11.6.0 Jan 29 Bug fixes and improvements v11.5.0 11/17/2025
EarthOptics Sampling version 13.7.0
Updated At: 2026-08-22
Changes: Version History Faster photos, clearer maps.
- Review your soil core photos as you go — tap the camera icon during collection to see every photo for that core, no need to wait for Review & Submit.
- Photo capture is much faster. Taking a picture no longer locks up the app while it processes.
- New Troubleshoot menu on the field sheet: your login, app version, device, OS, and Operation / Field / Plan IDs in one tap-to-copy screen.
- Data exports now upload straight to EarthOptics — no mail app required, and exports made offline send themselves when you reconnect.
- TruTill: ADCP-only points are now marked on the map and in the legend, tell you what to do when tapped, and are counted in Sampling Instructions. Scanning messages now name the EMI scan as well as ADCP.
- Point samples reveal their sampling area as you zoom in, so you can see the radius you're allowed to sample within.
- "Steep hill/slope" is now an Unable to Sample reason.
- Built-in help for the Move sample tools.
- Field boundaries are easier to pick out on the map.
Fixes — shipped samples now show as collected and open read-only instead of looking unsampled; tapping a completed soil core pans to the core; stacked markers no longer hide incomplete samples; offline photo deletion no longer breaks sync; reassigned plans on a shared device start clean; forage samples and Alternate points appear correctly in the legend; Android shipping-label buttons no longer truncate. 13.7.0 Aug 10 Support for forage biomass sampling. 13.6.0 Aug 1 • Unified Notes experience — quickly add, preview, and browse all field notes directly from sample points.
• Support for multiple lab shipping labels per sampling plan, so each sample group routes to the correct destination.
• Sample points completed by other samplers now show who finished them and when.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements, including faster map interactions on Android and more reliable offline syncing. 13.5.0 Jul 20 • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13 • Much better offline behavior: fewer interruptions, improved syncing when work is done offline, and stronger support for offline maps (including terrain/3D).
• Improved notes & annotations: notes are more reliable and visible across samples, plans, and annotations; creating and editing annotations is smoother.
• Map usability improvements: more interactive maps, more consistent field markers, and safer navigation while working in the field.
• General workflow polish: easier filtering of samples, fewer crashes, and small UI tweaks that reduce friction during sampling.
• Carbon & plan improvements: Carbon projects are searchable, and plans with a single lab now have fewer unnecessary prompts. v11.6.0 Jan 29 Bug fixes and improvements v11.5.0 11/17/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.1 11/11/2025
EarthOptics Sampling version 13.5.0
Updated At: 2026-07-25
Changes: Version History • Unified Notes experience — quickly add, preview, and browse all field notes directly from sample points.
• Support for multiple lab shipping labels per sampling plan, so each sample group routes to the correct destination.
• Sample points completed by other samplers now show who finished them and when.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements, including faster map interactions on Android and more reliable offline syncing. 13.5.0 4d ago • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13 • Much better offline behavior: fewer interruptions, improved syncing when work is done offline, and stronger support for offline maps (including terrain/3D).
• Improved notes & annotations: notes are more reliable and visible across samples, plans, and annotations; creating and editing annotations is smoother.
• Map usability improvements: more interactive maps, more consistent field markers, and safer navigation while working in the field.
• General workflow polish: easier filtering of samples, fewer crashes, and small UI tweaks that reduce friction during sampling.
• Carbon & plan improvements: Carbon projects are searchable, and plans with a single lab now have fewer unnecessary prompts. v11.6.0 Jan 29 Bug fixes and improvements v11.5.0 11/17/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.1 11/11/2025 - Improvements to fields list display in operation/project view
- Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.0 11/10/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.3.2 11/05/2025
EarthOptics Sampling version 13.4.0
Updated At: 2026-07-09
Changes: Version History • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 Jun 23 - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13 • Much better offline behavior: fewer interruptions, improved syncing when work is done offline, and stronger support for offline maps (including terrain/3D).
• Improved notes & annotations: notes are more reliable and visible across samples, plans, and annotations; creating and editing annotations is smoother.
• Map usability improvements: more interactive maps, more consistent field markers, and safer navigation while working in the field.
• General workflow polish: easier filtering of samples, fewer crashes, and small UI tweaks that reduce friction during sampling.
• Carbon & plan improvements: Carbon projects are searchable, and plans with a single lab now have fewer unnecessary prompts. v11.6.0 Jan 29 Bug fixes and improvements v11.5.0 11/17/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.1 11/11/2025 - Improvements to fields list display in operation/project view
- Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.0 11/10/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.3.2 11/05/2025 Bug fixes and improvements v11.3.1 11/03/2025
EarthOptics Sampling version 13.4.0
Updated At: 2026-06-30
Changes: Version History • Introduced a multi-notes option so you and other samplers are no longer limited to a single note in sampling plans and agronomy samples (soil core and carbon samples coming soon).
• Redesigned map layers and tools menus with a new on-map field legend for easier navigation.
• Added an in-app Airplane Mode so you can work offline in the app itself but stay connected in other apps.
• Fixed photo capture and upload issues that could cause lag, data loss, or stuck retries.
• Resolved map marker rendering glitches and unintended taps during zoom.
• Added ESM sampling guidance including depth reminders, SOP info, and probe-type color coding.
• Improved overall stability for equipment data, form submission, and sign-in sessions. 13.4.0 6d ago - Clearer sample labels (external-lab plans). For sampling plans that use sample-specific barcodes, each sample and soil-core segment now shows its printed label ID prominently, with a reminder before you scan so you always grab the right label.
- Smarter QR scanning (external-lab plans). On these labeled plans, the app accepts only the correct printed label and tells you exactly which label to scan if there's a mismatch — with a manual-entry fallback that lists everything you need to write on the bag.
- Plan documents. View sample-label and manifest PDFs for your plans, and export them to email, Files, or other apps via the share sheet.
- Sync progress banner. A new banner shows when your offline work is uploading, what's currently syncing, and when the upload is complete.
- Field contacts. Quickly find and call or email the point of contact for a field.
- Update reminders. A gentle banner lets you know when a newer version of the app is available.
- Reliability improvements. Hardened offline data handling so completed work is reliably saved and synced, plus a range of stability fixes. 13.3.0 Jun 5 • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 May 28 - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13 • Much better offline behavior: fewer interruptions, improved syncing when work is done offline, and stronger support for offline maps (including terrain/3D).
• Improved notes & annotations: notes are more reliable and visible across samples, plans, and annotations; creating and editing annotations is smoother.
• Map usability improvements: more interactive maps, more consistent field markers, and safer navigation while working in the field.
• General workflow polish: easier filtering of samples, fewer crashes, and small UI tweaks that reduce friction during sampling.
• Carbon & plan improvements: Carbon projects are searchable, and plans with a single lab now have fewer unnecessary prompts. v11.6.0 Jan 29 Bug fixes and improvements v11.5.0 11/17/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.1 11/11/2025 - Improvements to fields list display in operation/project view
- Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.0 11/10/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.3.2 11/05/2025 Bug fixes and improvements v11.3.1 11/03/2025
EarthOptics Sampling version v13.2.0
Updated At: 2026-06-03
Changes: Version History • Faster, smoother maps — improved zoom, panning, and location accuracy across
• New validation for core measurements and more flexibility when marking segments as "not sampled"
• Delete saved GPS tracks
• Show scanning equipment icons to all users
• Bug fixes and stability improvements, including smarter equipment tracking v13.2.0 5d ago - Field card sample counts now update right away after you finish a sample or core — no need to refresh.
- Plan photos appear instantly when you take them, even with no signal or weak GPS.
- Fixed a bug where scanning one QR could mark a multi-split core as done before it really was.
- Cleaner photo upload status — no more "pending" message after photos have already uploaded.
- Field options menu reliability and clarity improvements, including reasons when an option is unavailable. v13.1.0 May 20 • Simplified sampling workflow — sample types removed
• Redesigned equipment selection screen
• Consistent color coding for soil cores by depth
• Standardized plan header across all plan types
• Fixed cores not tappable on the field map
• Fixed equipment showing wrong options for certain core types
• Lab assignment updates now sync properly
• General bug fixes and stability improvements v13.0.0 May 14 • Fixed an issue where completed soil cores could appear incomplete on other devices
• GPS tracking now accurately records your path when the app is in the background
• Fixed GPS tracks drawing an extra line between the start and end points
• The app no longer gets stuck when reopening after a plan has been reassigned
• Location permissions simplified — "Always Allow" is no longer required
• Shipping flow now shows a warning for regulated counties instead of blocking entirely v12.0.1 May 13 Upgrade app platform v12.0.0 Apr 27 Bug fixes v11.14.2 Apr 23 Bug fix v11.14.1 Apr 21 • Improved GPS tracking so your path keeps recording even if you leave the screen or briefly close the app, with reminders if tracking runs too long in the background.
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze or crash when trying to upload photos taken while offline.
• Map summary stats now more accurately reflect your progress, including partially completed cores/samples.
• Operation and project lists now behave more consistently when there are multiple types of sampling plans on the same fields. v11.14.0 Apr 16 Support QR code scanning for labels with too many characters in their UUID. v11.13.1 Apr 14 More consistent sample location capture across workflows, improving geolocation accuracy
• GPS accuracy is now recorded and shown at each sample point
• Completed cores now display correctly on the map
• Offline mode updates are more reliable, so points/status refresh as expected
• Fewer workflow interruptions when a sample is unreachable or needs an alternate point
• General bug fixes, and performance/stability improvements v11.13.0 Apr 7 • Smoother, more reliable navigation through plans, fields, and maps
• Better handling of soil core samples, including the ability to skip short cores
• Fewer crashes and dead ends when moving between screens and pages
• Clearer, easier data entry for depths and sample details
• Overall performance and stability improvements v11.12.0 Mar 27 * Support for multiple samplers on sampling plans
* Better field and operation loading behavior
* Fixes for occasional app crashes
* Performance and reliability improvements v11.11.0 Mar 12 Fix splash screen crash v11.10.1 Mar 6 - Move samples: When you're unable to sample a point, you can now reposition it using several tools: offset by 10m in any direction (N/E/S/W), manually click to reposition it on the map, snap it to your current GPS location, or select an alternate pre-planned point (if available).
- Restore original point: After moving a sample, you can restore it to its original location at any time.
- Works for all non-bio sample types, with and without soil cores. v11.10.0 Mar 6 Bug fixes and improvements to alternate point and offset workflows:
- Fixed a crash that could occur after extended inactivity
- Fixed an issue where completed samples didn't sync across devices
- Fixed sample point icons disappearing on the map when standing nearby or zooming out
- Alternate point map now auto-zooms to show all available points
- Offsetting from an alternate point now works independently from the primary point
- Distance display added for alternate and offset points
- Improved zoom freedom during the offset flow v11.9.0 Feb 26 - Support photo uploads from device library
- Improve "distance from sample" messaging
- Bug fixes v11.8.0 Feb 17 - Bug fix: allow sample selection at current GPS location
- Improve soil core map display v11.7.0 Feb 13 • Much better offline behavior: fewer interruptions, improved syncing when work is done offline, and stronger support for offline maps (including terrain/3D).
• Improved notes & annotations: notes are more reliable and visible across samples, plans, and annotations; creating and editing annotations is smoother.
• Map usability improvements: more interactive maps, more consistent field markers, and safer navigation while working in the field.
• General workflow polish: easier filtering of samples, fewer crashes, and small UI tweaks that reduce friction during sampling.
• Carbon & plan improvements: Carbon projects are searchable, and plans with a single lab now have fewer unnecessary prompts. v11.6.0 Jan 29 Bug fixes and improvements v11.5.0 11/17/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.1 11/11/2025 - Improvements to fields list display in operation/project view
- Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.4.0 11/10/2025 Bug fixes and performance improvements v11.3.2 11/05/2025 Bug fixes and improvements v11.3.1 11/03/2025 • Added ability to sample variable depth nutrient and bio plans
• Fixed issue with clickable points on TruTill + TruBio
• Performance improvements to fix "operation not found" issues 11.3.0 10/22/2025 • Added ability to offset sample points in four cardinal directions.
• Smoother navigation when viewing and managing operations.
• On the main page, added a toggle to switch between all, agronomy, and carbon.
• Improved intro modal with clearer steps and updated guides.
• Better camera performance when scanning QR codes or using flash.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements. 11.2.0 10/16/2025
