Android App

Record daily voice entries on your Android phone or tablet. Speak about what you worked on, get instant transcription, and save as a daily entry.

Getting Started

Download

Download olllo from the Google Play Store. Requires Android 13 or later.

Sign In

Open the app and sign in with your existing olllo account. Your credentials are the same as the web app. Once signed in, you stay authenticated until you sign out.

Recording a Voice Entry

1. Tap the large red record button at the bottom of the screen
2. Speak about what you worked on today (up to 2 minutes)
3. Watch your words appear on screen as you speak (live transcription)
4. Tap the stop button when finished
5. Review and edit the transcribed text
6. Tap Save to store your entry

Recording Tips

• Speak naturally at a conversational pace
• The app auto-detects your language (99+ languages supported)
• A timer shows elapsed time with a warning at 1:45
• Recording stops automatically at 2 minutes
• If you make a mistake, you can edit the text after recording

Typing an Entry

If you’re in a meeting or quiet environment:

1. Tap the pen icon (bottom left) on the home screen
2. Type your entry in the text field
3. Tap Save when done

You can also combine voice and typing: record first, then edit or add more text before saving.

Viewing Your Entries

Your recent entries appear on the home screen in reverse chronological order. Each entry shows:

• Date: When you recorded it
• Input method: Voice, Typed, or Edited (voice + edits)
• Text preview: First few lines of your entry

Pull down to refresh the list. Scroll to load older entries.

Daily Reminders

Set up push notifications to remind you to record each day.

1. Tap the gear icon in the top right corner
2. Enable Daily Reminders
3. Set your preferred reminder time
4. Choose which days of the week you want reminders

When you tap the notification, the app opens directly to the recording screen.

Troubleshooting

Microphone Not Working

1. Go to Settings > Apps > olllo > Permissions
2. Tap Microphone and select Allow only while using the app
3. If the permission prompt appeared and you denied it, you must enable it manually from Settings
4. Restart the app after changing permissions

Transcription Fails

• Check your internet connection: Transcription requires an active connection
• Tap Retry: The app keeps your recording so you can retry without re-recording
• Try a shorter recording: Very long recordings may time out on slow connections

Notifications Not Appearing

1. Go to Settings > Apps > olllo > Notifications
2. Ensure notifications are enabled
3. Check that the app is not restricted by Battery Optimization:
   • Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Optimization
   • Find olllo and set to Don’t optimize
4. Some manufacturers (Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei) have aggressive battery management. Check the manufacturer-specific battery settings.

App Crashes

1. Force-close the app (swipe away from Recent Apps)
2. Reopen the app
3. Clear app cache: Settings > Apps > olllo > Storage > Clear Cache
4. If crashes persist, try uninstalling and reinstalling from the Play Store

Audio Quality Issues

• Hold the phone 6-12 inches from your mouth
• Avoid covering the microphone (usually on the bottom edge)
• Record in a quiet environment for best transcription accuracy
• The app uses your device’s built-in microphone; external microphones are not supported

Privacy

• Audio is processed server-side for transcription and immediately discarded
• Only the transcribed text is stored
• No audio files are kept on the server
• Your entries are private and tied to your account
• You can delete your entries and account data at any time from account settings