Power Apps model-driven apps support offline usage through mobile offline profiles. These profiles pre-download Dataverse data to the device. Users can create, read, update, and delete records without a network connection. Changes sync automatically when connectivity is restored. EPC Group configures offline apps for field workers, inspectors, and remote teams.
Key Facts
- Model-driven apps are built on Microsoft Dataverse.
- Offline support requires a mobile offline profile — configured by an admin.
- Supported operations offline: Create, Read, Update, Delete (full CRUD).
- Sync happens automatically when the device reconnects to the network.
- Conflict resolution: server-wins by default; configurable per table.
- EPC Group: 29 years Microsoft consulting. Four bestselling Microsoft Press books by founder Errin O'Connor.
Model Driven Apps For Offline Usage
Model-Driven Apps: Offline Mode Configuration Guide
Power Apps model-driven apps support offline usage through mobile offline profiles. These profiles pre-download Dataverse data to the device. Users can create, read, update, and delete records without a network connection. Changes sync automatically when connectivity is restored. EPC Group configures offline apps for field workers, inspectors, and remote teams.
Key facts
- Model-driven apps are built on Microsoft Dataverse.
- Offline support requires a mobile offline profile — configured by an admin.
- Supported operations offline: Create, Read, Update, Delete (full CRUD).
- Sync happens automatically when the device reconnects to the network.
- Conflict resolution: server-wins by default; configurable per table.
- EPC Group: 29 years Microsoft consulting. Four bestselling Microsoft Press books by founder Errin O'Connor.
How offline profiles work
A mobile offline profile defines which Dataverse tables sync to the device. Admins create profiles in the Power Platform admin center.
- Select which tables to sync (Accounts, Contacts, custom tables, etc.).
- Set filter conditions — e.g., "only sync records assigned to this user."
- Define relationship chains — child records sync with their parent records.
- Assign the profile to one or more model-driven apps.
- Publish the profile — it applies on the next app sync.
The Power Apps mobile app downloads the data defined in the profile when the device is online. Users then work offline against the local cache.
Security for offline apps
Offline data is stored on the device. Security controls prevent unauthorized access.
- Data is encrypted on the device using OS-level encryption.
- Microsoft Intune MAM policies add app-level PIN and biometric authentication.
- Intune policies prevent data transfer to unmanaged apps.
- Remote wipe clears offline data if a device is lost or stolen.
- Dataverse row-level security applies even in offline mode — users only see records they have access to.
Conflict resolution
When a user edits a record offline and the same record changes on the server, a conflict occurs. Dataverse handles this automatically.
- Server wins (default): the server version overwrites the offline change.
- Client wins: the offline change overwrites the server version.
- Custom logic: a plugin or Power Automate flow evaluates which version to keep.
Common offline use cases
EPC Group configures offline model-driven apps for field-based teams where connectivity is unreliable.
- Field service: technicians log work orders and parts used without cell signal.
- Construction: site inspectors complete safety checklists and capture photos offline.
- Healthcare: clinicians record patient data in areas with restricted device use.
- Utilities: meter readers and maintenance crews update asset records in remote areas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mobile offline profile in Power Apps?
A mobile offline profile is a configuration in the Power Platform admin center that defines which Dataverse tables and records sync to a user's device. It sets filters, relationship chains, and conflict rules so the app works without internet access.
Can model-driven apps create records while offline?
Yes. Full CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) are supported offline. New records created offline are assigned a temporary GUID and synced to Dataverse when the device reconnects.
How does offline data sync work?
The Power Apps mobile app syncs when the device connects to the internet. Changed records upload first, then the local cache refreshes with server updates. Sync happens in the background — users see a sync status indicator in the app.
What are the limitations of offline mode?
Not all Dataverse operations work offline. Business process flows with server-side steps, real-time workflows, and some plugin triggers require connectivity. EPC Group audits your app logic before offline deployment to identify and resolve these gaps.
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