Android - Manage Groups
Overview
After creating multiple groups, you might need to sort, organize, or modify them. The manage group options described below allow you to easily manage these changes.
1. Group Selection
When you navigate to the "Groups", you see a list of all the groups you have created.
Tap and hold a group name to select groups. After successful selection, the green checkmark will appear to the left of the group name, and at the top of the group list you can see "1 selected".
You can select more groups by tapping the name of each group.
2. Main Context Menu Options
After selecting one or more groups, you can access the context menu by tapping the three-dot icon in the upper right corner.
The following options are available:
Select All: The "Select All" button will appear as an option in the context menu in the top right corner. Tapping this button will select all groups in the list. It helps you manage all groups at once.
Deselect All: Deselect all groups, which also exits the Selection Mode.
Duplicate: Create duplicates of the selected groups. After choosing this option, you will immediately see the new groups in the list. This function helps you easily manage groups. For example, you don't have to create a new group and add the same contacts to it again; you can duplicate an existing group and edit the contacts if necessary or use the same contacts.
Delete: Delete the selected groups from the list (deleting groups or contacts does not affect personal contacts on your phone).
Additionally, you can delete selected groups using the trash can icon in the upper right corner, next to the context menu button.
To exit this mode, press the back arrow in the upper left corner.
3. Individual Context Menu Options
Next to each group, there is a three-dot icon that also opens a context menu.
You can apply changes to the group from this menu without selecting. This menu is different from the main context menu.
In the individual context menu, you can:
Change Group Name: Tap this option to open a popup for entering a new group name. Enter the new name and tap Update to change the group name.
- you can use it if the purpose of the group you want to rename has changed or if there are multiple groups with the same name.
- It is also useful if you are sorting groups alphabetically. Unused groups can be renamed “z-group” to push them to the bottom of the list if you don’t want to delete them. You may also find that a group will be used for a different type of message and a new name would make better sense.
Set Image: After selecting this option, your phone's image gallery will open. Choose any desired image, which will automatically be displayed in the circle to the left of the group name in Reach. This function helps you better navigate groups and speed up your work by setting different pictures for them.
Edit Group: When selecting this option, you will be taken to the group's contact list. Here, you can manage contacts, add new ones, or remove existing ones. Tap Done or the back arrow in the upper left corner to return to the group list.
Duplicate: Create a duplicate of the group. This function helps you easily manage groups. For example, you don't have to create a new group and add the same contacts to it again; you can duplicate an existing group and edit the contacts if necessary or use the same contacts. A duplicate has the same name. You can rename the duplicate group if needed.
Export to CSV: Export your group and its contacts to a CSV file. Choose the desired location on your phone and tap Save. This option helps you easily transfer your data from one device to another or create the necessary file format for further editing on your computer for subsequent import.
Delete: Delete the selected groups from the list (deleting groups or contacts does not affect personal contacts on your phone).
Additionally, you can delete the group by swiping the group name to the left, and a red button with a trash can icon will appear.
Continue dragging to the left until a popup appears asking you to delete the group. Tap the Delete button if you want to delete the group.