Live publish for 13 September 2024.

Author: bishalgoswami

powerapps-docs/mobile/offline-sync-icon.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: View offline sync status
 description: Learn how to interpret the offline sync icon in the mobile app navigation bar.
-ms.date: 06/06/2023
+ms.date: 09/13/2024
 ms.author: trdehove
 author: trdehove
 ms.reviewer: sericks
@@ -67,13 +67,34 @@ The status can be **Not available** due to an error during the first sync or if
 
 You can use the **Device Status** page to see the number of files and images to be downloaded and the current progress in the  **Files available** section.
 
-### Offline sync settings
+### Offline sync settings (Preview)
+[This section is prerelease documentation and is subject to change.]
 
-If your admin [enabled sync settings](setup-mobile-offline.md#define-sync-settings-on-mobile) for the app, you can control when offline synchronizations are triggered.
+If your admin [activated sync settings](setup-mobile-offline.md#define-sync-settings-on-mobile-preview) for the app, you can control when offline synchronizations are triggered.
 
-- Set the **Wifi only** setting to **On** to sync your data only when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Enable this setting when you need to save your data plan or your battery, especially if you are in a low-network area.
+- Set the **Wifi only** setting to **On** to sync your data only when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Turn on this setting to reduce cellular data and battery usage, especially in low-network areas.
 
-- If you want to sync less frequently, change the sync interval value from the **Auto sync** setting. You can keep the default value as defined by your admin by selecting **Auto**, or you can pick a longer interval that meets your needs. If you choose **Manual**, the sync only happens when you select the **Check for updates** button in the **Device Status** page.   
+- If you want to sync less frequently, change the sync interval value from the **Auto sync** setting. You can keep the default value, as defined by your admin, by selecting **Auto** or you can pick a longer interval that meets your needs. If you choose **Manual**, the sync only happens when you select the **Check for updates** button in the **Device Status** page.
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+>
+> - This is a preview feature.
+> - Preview features aren't meant for production use and might have restricted functionality. These features are available before an official release so that customers can get early access and provide feedback.
+
+
+### Online mode (Preview)
+[This section is prerelease documentation and is subject to change.]
+
+If your admin [activated online mode](setup-mobile-offline.md) for the app, you can temporarily switch the app to online mode.    
+
+If you want to access online data directly from the server and your device is connected to the network, set the **Online mode** setting to **On**. In this mode, the app loads data directly from the server in grids, forms, and search pages. You can change back to offline mode anytime by setting the **Online mode** to **Off**. If you close the app and open it again later, **Online mode** is automatically reset to **Off**. 
+
+When you work in online mode and the device loses network connectivity, you see the notification: **Network disconnected. Switch to offline mode to continue working with the app.** Use the **Switch** button to open the **Devices Status** page and set **Online mode** to **Off**. 
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+>
+> - This is a preview feature.
+> - Preview features aren't meant for production use and might have restricted functionality. These features are available before an official release so that customers can get early access and provide feedback.
 
 ## Notifications
 
@@ -85,5 +106,5 @@ On iOS, Android, and Windows devices, app sync notifications are consistent acro
 
 - If the app has pending changes to upload, the number shown is the total of individual updates applied to rows, files, and images in your app, as opposed to the number of updated rows, files, and images.     
 
-### See also
+### Related information
 [Troubleshoot offline sync errors in the Power Apps mobile app](/troubleshoot/power-platform/power-apps/mobile-apps/mobile-offline-troubleshooting)

powerapps-docs/mobile/setup-mobile-offline.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Set up and configure mobile offline for model-driven apps made with
 author: trdehove
 ms.component: pa-user
 ms.topic: quickstart
-ms.date: 06/04/2024
+ms.date: 09/13/2024
 ms.subservice: mobile
 ms.author: trdehove
 ms.custom: ""
@@ -182,15 +182,39 @@ Offline-first is the default mode when you enable an app for offline use. If you
 
 1. Select **Save** and then publish the app.
 
-## Define sync settings on mobile
-You can enable users to control the automatic sync intervals or the connection type to synchronize the data.
+## Define sync settings on mobile (Preview)
+[This section is prerelease documentation and is subject to change.]
+
+You can allow users to control the automatic sync intervals or the connection type to synchronize the data.
 
 1. On the command bar, select **Settings**.
 
 2. Select the **Upcoming** tab:
 
     - Set the **Allow users to adjust sync frequency** option to **On** to adjust the sync interval to sync more or less frequently depending on individual needs. Users can choose to not automatically sync, if they only want to sync on demand.
     - Set the **Allow users to sync on Wi-Fi only** option to **On** to let users choose if their automatic sync happens on cellular networks and Wi-Fi connections or only when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
+  
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+>
+> - This is a preview feature.
+> - Preview features aren't meant for production use and might have restricted functionality. These features are available before an official release so that customers can get early access and provide feedback.
+
+
+## Turn on Online mode (Preview)
+[This section is prerelease documentation and is subject to change.]
+
+Offline-first mode provides the best experience for users in no and low network conditions. Once your data is synchronized, you work with the data on your local device regardless of the network status. However, if your offline profile includes filters, you may not be able to access all the data you could when online in a browser, even when your device is connected to the network. 
+
+If it's important for users to access data that's not downloaded to their devices, you can activate the **Online mode** toggle that's visible to users in the Device status page. When users use the **Online mode** toggle, they can access data that's not synchronized to the local device. The toggle can be activated only when the device is connected to a network. 
+
+1. On the command bar, select **Settings**.
+1. Select the **Upcoming** tab. 
+1. Set the **Allow users to work in online mode** option to **On** to let users choose if they want to use the app in online mode when connected to a network.
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+>
+> - This is a preview feature.
+> - Preview features aren't meant for production use and might have restricted functionality. These features are available before an official release so that customers can get early access and provide feedback.
 
 ## Supported capabilities