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18 changes: 17 additions & 1 deletion source/data_collection_kobocollect.md
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Downloaded forms will appear when you click on **Start new form** from the app main menu.

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<strong>Note:</strong> You will need to repeat this process any time an update is made to the form or form media. If you anticipate frequent form updates or are using <a href="https://support.kobotoolbox.org/dynamic_data_attachment.html">dynamic data attachments</a>, we recommend enabling <a href="https://support.kobotoolbox.org/kobocollect_settings.html#form-management-settings">automatic form downloads</a>.
<strong>Note:</strong>
If your project has been set up for <a href="https://support.kobotoolbox.org/kobocollect_settings.html#form-management-settings">automatic form downloads</a> with the <strong>Exactly match server</strong> option, all forms shared with the account are automatically downloaded to the device, removing the need for the previous step.
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## Retrieving form updates

When changes are made to a data collection form, you will need to retrieve the updates in KoboCollect **while connected to the internet.** The method for retrieving form updates depends on the [project settings](https://support.kobotoolbox.org/kobocollect_settings.html#form-management-settings).

| Settings | Retrieving form updates |
|:---|:---|
| Default settings | Download new versions of a form by clicking **Download form**, selecting the form(s) to update, and clicking **Get Selected.** |
| Previously downloaded forms only | Updates will download automatically at the frequency configured in the project settings.<br><br>To force an update and ensure you are using the latest version, click **Download form**, select the form(s) to update, and click **Get Selected.** |
| Exactly match server | Updates will download automatically at the frequency configured in the project settings.<br><br>To force an update and ensure you are using the latest version, click **Start new form**, then click the refresh button in the top right corner. |

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<strong>Note:</strong>
If you anticipate frequent form updates or are using <a href="https://support.kobotoolbox.org/dynamic_data_attachment.html">dynamic data attachments</a>, which require regular form updates to retrieve data from a parent form, we recommend enabling <a href="https://support.kobotoolbox.org/kobocollect_settings.html#form-management-settings">automatic form downloads</a>.
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## Collecting data
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