Forem Tasks

Welcome to Forem Tasks!

Forem Tasks is a modern, beautifully designed task management app that helps you stay organized and productive. Whether you're managing personal to-dos or work projects, Forem Tasks makes it simple and delightful.

Key Features

• Easy Task Management - Create, organize, and complete tasks with just a few taps
• Star Important Tasks - Mark priority tasks to focus on what matters most
• Custom Lists - Organize tasks into categories like Work, Personal, Shopping
• Due Dates & Reminders - Never miss a deadline with smart notifications
• Cloud Sync - Access your tasks on any device with Google sign-in
• Dark Mode - Easy on the eyes for late-night productivity
• Works Offline - Use the app without internet, syncs when back online

Getting Started Steps

1. Download Forem Tasks from Google Play or App Store
2. Open the app and optionally sign in with Google for cloud sync
3. Tap the + button to create your first task
4. Organize tasks into lists and set due dates as needed

Creating a New Task

Creating tasks in Forem Tasks is quick and intuitive. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open Forem Tasks app
2. Tap the floating + button at the bottom right corner
3. Enter your task title (e.g., "Buy groceries")
4. Optionally add a description for more details
5. Tap Save or press Enter to create the task

Task Options

When creating or editing a task, you can:

• Add the task to a specific list
• Set a due date and time
• Mark it as starred/important
• Add subtasks for complex items

Starring Tasks

Important tasks can be starred to help you prioritize and find them quickly.

How to Star a Task

1. Find the task you want to star
2. Tap the star icon on the right side of the task
3. The star will turn filled/colored to indicate it's starred

Viewing Starred Tasks

All your starred tasks appear in the "Starred" section in the sidebar menu. This gives you quick access to your most important items.

Removing a Star

Simply tap the star icon again to remove the star from a task.

Creating Custom Lists

Lists help you organize your tasks into meaningful categories. Here's how to create them:

1. Open the sidebar menu by tapping the menu icon or swiping from the left
2. Tap "+ New List" at the bottom of your lists
3. Enter a name for your list (e.g., "Work Projects", "Shopping", "Fitness Goals")
4. Choose a color for your list (optional)
5. Tap Create to save

Managing Lists

• Rename: Long-press on a list and select "Rename"
• Delete: Long-press on a list and select "Delete" (tasks will be moved to default list)
• Reorder: Drag and drop lists to change their order

Adding Tasks to Lists

When creating a new task, tap the list selector to choose which list it belongs to. You can also move existing tasks between lists by editing them.

Setting Due Dates

1. Create a new task or tap an existing task to edit it
2. Tap the calendar icon or "Add due date"
3. Select a date from the calendar picker
4. Optionally set a specific time
5. Save the task

Quick Date Options

Forem Tasks offers quick date shortcuts:

• Today - Set due date to today
• Tomorrow - Set due date to tomorrow
• Next Week - Set due date to next Monday
• Pick a date - Choose any custom date

Reminders

When you set a due date with time, you'll automatically receive a notification reminder. Make sure notifications are enabled for Forem Tasks in your device settings.

Enabling Dark Mode

1. Open the sidebar menu
2. Tap on Settings (gear icon)
3. Find the "Theme" or "Dark Mode" option
4. Toggle it on, or choose from:
   • Light - Always use light theme
   • Dark - Always use dark theme
   • System - Follow your device's system theme

Benefits of Dark Mode

• Reduces eye strain in low-light conditions
• Saves battery on OLED screens
• Looks sleek and modern

Signing In with Google

1. Open Forem Tasks app
2. Tap the profile icon or go to Settings
3. Tap "Sign in with Google"
4. Select your Google account or enter your credentials
5. Grant the necessary permissions
6. You're now signed in!

Benefits of Signing In

• Cloud Sync: Your tasks are backed up and synced across devices
• Never Lose Data: Even if you lose your phone, your tasks are safe
• Multi-Device Access: Access tasks from phone, tablet, or any device

Privacy

Your data is securely stored and only accessible to you. We use industry-standard encryption to protect your information.

How Cloud Sync Works

When you sign in with Google, your tasks are automatically synchronized to the cloud:

• Automatic Sync: Changes sync automatically when you have internet
• Real-time Updates: Tasks update across devices within seconds
• Offline Support: Work offline and sync when back online

Sync Status

Look for the sync icon in the app to see sync status:

• Cloud icon: Synced and up to date
• Syncing animation: Currently syncing changes
• Offline icon: No internet, will sync when connected

Manual Sync

Pull down on the task list to manually trigger a sync if needed.

Creating Subtasks

Subtasks help you break down larger tasks into smaller, actionable steps.

1. Tap on a task to open its details
2. Tap "+ Add subtask"
3. Enter the subtask title
4. Press Enter or tap Add to create it
5. Repeat to add more subtasks

Managing Subtasks

• Complete: Tap the checkbox to mark a subtask as done
• Edit: Tap on a subtask to edit its text
• Delete: Swipe left on a subtask to delete it
• Reorder: Drag subtasks to rearrange them

Progress Tracking

The parent task shows a progress indicator (e.g., "2/5 completed") so you can track your progress at a glance.

Offline Functionality

Yes! Forem Tasks works fully offline. You can:

• View all your existing tasks
• Create new tasks
• Edit and delete tasks
• Mark tasks as complete
• Organize tasks into lists

Automatic Sync

When you regain internet connection, all your offline changes automatically sync to the cloud. No action needed from you!

Conflict Resolution

If you edit the same task on multiple devices while offline, the app intelligently merges changes when you're back online.

Completing Tasks

There are multiple ways to mark a task as complete:

1. Tap the checkbox: Tap the circle/checkbox on the left side of any task
2. Swipe right: Swipe the task to the right for quick completion

Completed Tasks

Once completed, tasks are moved to the "Completed" section. You can:

• View all completed tasks in the Completed section
• Uncomplete a task by tapping it again
• Delete completed tasks to clean up

Completion Animation

Enjoy a satisfying animation when you complete tasks - it's designed to give you that sense of accomplishment!

Editing a Task

1. Tap on the task you want to edit
2. The task details screen will open
3. Modify the title, description, due date, or list
4. Changes are saved automatically

Deleting a Task

You can delete tasks in two ways:

• Swipe left: Swipe the task to the left and tap Delete
• From details: Open the task, tap the menu (three dots), and select Delete

Undo Delete

After deleting a task, a brief "Undo" option appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap it quickly if you deleted by mistake!

Reordering Tasks

1. Long-press on the task you want to move
2. The task will lift up slightly, indicating it's selected
3. Drag it to the desired position
4. Release to drop it in place

Custom Order vs. Sorting

Your custom order is preserved in "My Order" view. You can also sort tasks by:

• Due Date: Tasks ordered by deadline
• Alphabetical: A-Z ordering
• Created Date: Newest or oldest first
• My Order: Your custom arrangement

Access sort options from the menu icon in the task list.

Searching Tasks

1. Tap the search icon at the top of the screen
2. Type your search query
3. Results appear instantly as you type
4. Tap on a result to open that task

Search Tips

• Search finds matches in task titles and descriptions
• Search works across all lists
• Results include both active and completed tasks

100% Free Forever

Forem Tasks is completely free to use. Here's what that means:

• No Ads: Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience
• No Subscriptions: No monthly or yearly fees
• No In-App Purchases: All features are available to everyone
• No Hidden Costs: What you see is what you get

Why Free?

We believe everyone deserves access to great productivity tools. Forem Tasks is our gift to help people get things done, beautifully.

Download Links

Forem Tasks is available on both major platforms:

• Android: Download from Google Play Store
• iOS: Download from Apple App Store

System Requirements

• Android: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher
• iOS: iOS 12.0 or higher

App Size

Forem Tasks is lightweight and won't take up much space on your device (approximately 25-30 MB).