Thank you for using Teachme Biz.
We would like to inform you about the discontinuation of the feature that saves offline drafts to the mobile app (hereinafter referred to as "local draft saving function"), which is scheduled for March 2, 2026.
Overview
What is the Local Draft Saving Function
This is a feature that saves drafts that have not been synchronized with the server in the mobile app.
Currently, even if a manual being edited is not synchronized with the server, it is saved in the app's local database and you can resume editing the next time you launch the app.
Purpose of Discontinuation
The purpose is to establish a foundation that allows us to develop and provide the latest editing features, including Teachme AI, on mobile apps as well.
We aim to reduce the functional differences with the web browser version and improve the mobile app experience.
Schedule
- Target: iOS and Android mobile apps
- Planned release date: March 2, 2026
- Applicable app version: ver.7.0.0
Details
Behavior After Feature Discontinuation
Creating and editing manuals offline will still be possible.
| Current Behavior | Behavior After Feature Discontinuation | |
| Creating and editing offline | Possible | Possible |
| Retaining edited data | Saved in the device's database | Saved only while the editing screen is open |
| When closing the screen without saving a draft |
Data remains in the local database, and editing can be resumed the next time the app is launched |
Edited data will be discarded ※When closing the screen, the app will attempt to save to the server. If saving fails, a confirmation to "discard data" or "retry" will be displayed |
| When starting to edit an existing manual |
Cannot start editing when offline | Cannot start editing when offline |
Preparation Before Transition
If you currently have drafts that are not synchronized with the server, please synchronize them with the server before the feature is discontinued (before updating to ver.7.0.0).
Please note that if you update before synchronizing with the server, all unsynchronized drafts will be deleted.
How to Check for Unsynchronized Drafts
- Tap "Create" from the mobile app menu
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Check if there are any unsynchronized drafts
If you see the message "There are unsynchronized manuals", you have unsynchronized drafts. - Synchronize your manuals
Tap "There are unsynchronized manuals" to view the unsynchronized manuals.
Open each manual and tap the "Save Draft" button to synchronize with the server.
Executing "Save Draft" while online will complete the synchronization with the server.
Related:
Synchronize manuals (Mobile app)
Q&A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What should I do if I have unsynchronized drafts? | Before the feature is discontinued, be sure to execute "Save Draft" while online to synchronize with the server. After the feature is discontinued, you will no longer be able to access unsynchronized draft data. |
| What happens if I update to ver.7.0.0 with unsynchronized drafts? | All unsynchronized drafts stored locally will be deleted. Please synchronize with the server before updating. |
| Can I continue to use the local draft saving function if I don't update to ver.7.0.0? | Yes, if you don't update, you can continue to use the local draft saving function. However, continuing to use an older version has disadvantages, such as not being able to access new features or security enhancements. We recommend synchronizing your drafts with the server and updating the app. |
| Can I restore accidentally deleted unsynchronized drafts from web browser version backups or edit history? | No, you cannot. Unsynchronized drafts stored locally are only saved within the app and have not been transferred to the web browser version. Therefore, there are no backups or edit history, and restoration is not possible. |
| Will manuals that have already been synchronized with the server be affected? | No. Published manuals and draft manuals that have already been synchronized with the server will not be affected by this change. |
| Will the Teachme Player app be affected? | No. Since Teachme Player does not have editing functionality, it will not be affected. |
Update History
2026/02/18 Updated planned release date
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■Studist Japan
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