👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Transform Your Family's Task Management

🎁 Enhanced 7-Day Trial System

Every family gets access to a bulletproof 7-day free trial with ALL premium features included and advanced abuse prevention!

• Complete Premium Access: All features unlocked instantly during trial period
• No Credit Card Required: Start your trial without any payment information
• One Trial Per Family: Permanent trial flag prevents abuse with intelligent tracking
• Automatic Feature Unlocking: Premium features activate immediately upon trial start
• Cross-Platform Support: Trial system works seamlessly on web and mobile
• Smart Expiry Handling: Automatic cleanup of expired trials with proper downgrade
• Family Inheritance: Children automatically inherit trial benefits from parent
• Bulletproof Database Logic: Enhanced subscription management prevents trial exploitation
• Real-time Status Updates: Live trial status checking with immediate UI updates

🎓 First-Time User Onboarding

Beautiful Welcome Experience:

1. Welcome Page: See the family emoji and welcome message
2. Task Magic: Learn about gamification and point system
3. Family Connection: Discover messaging and communication features
4. Location Safety: Understand Family Maps and location sharing
5. Achievements & Rewards: Explore the reward system and celebrations
6. Role Guide: Learn about parent vs. child experiences
7. Get Started: Complete onboarding and begin using the app
8. Navigation: Use Next/Back buttons or skip anytime
9. Progress Tracking: Visual indicators show your progress

🚀 Getting Started

1. Download the App: Install MiniMe from Google Play Store or Apple App Store
2. Complete Onboarding: Follow the 7-page welcome experience
3. Create Account: Sign up as a parent with your email and create a secure password
4. Add Children: Add your children to your family with their names and ages
5. Set Up Profiles: Choose avatars and themes for each family member
6. Create First Task: Start with a simple task to test the system
7. Explore Features: Try messaging, achievements, and family dashboard

📝 Creating One-Time Tasks (Parents)

1. Open Parent Dashboard: Navigate to your main dashboard
2. Tap "Add Task": Look for the blue plus button or "Add Task" button
3. Select "One-Time Task": Choose the one-time task option
4. Enter Task Details: Fill in title, description, and any special instructions
5. Choose Child: Select which child this task is assigned to
6. Set Category: Pick from Homework, Chores, Reading, Exercise, Music Practice, Art, or Other
7. Set Due Date & Time: Choose when the task should be completed
8. Enable Reminder: Toggle on to get a 5-minute reminder before due time
9. Customize Rewards: Set point reward (default 10) and coin reward (default 5)
10. Save Task: Tap "Create Task" to assign it to your child

🔄 Creating Recurring Tasks (Parents)

1. Access Task Creation: Go to Parent Dashboard → Add Task
2. Select "Recurring Task": Choose the recurring task option
3. Enter Task Information: Title, description, and detailed instructions
4. Choose Recurrence Type: Select Daily, Weekly, or Monthly
5. Set Recurrence Day: For weekly tasks, pick the day of the week (1=Monday, 7=Sunday)
6. Set Recurrence Time: Choose the specific time the task should be due
7. Configure Notifications Premium: Set reminder intervals (1h, 30m, 15m before due)
8. Assign and Save: Select child and create the recurring task

📱 Using Task Swipe Gestures (Children)

Quick Actions with Swipe Gestures:

1. Find Task Card: Locate any task in your dashboard task list
2. Swipe LEFT: Swipe left on the task card to view detailed task information
3. Swipe RIGHT: Swipe right on the task card to mark the task as complete
4. Feel the Feedback: Experience haptic vibration and audio feedback during swipes
5. See Visual Cues: Green background appears for completion, blue for task info
6. Swipe Distance: Swipe at least 30% across the card to trigger the action
7. Instant Celebration: Right swipes trigger immediate confetti and sound effects!

✅ Completing Tasks (Children)

1. Open Child Dashboard: Launch the app and view your tasks
2. Find Your Task: Look at the task list to see pending tasks
3. Read Task Details: Tap on a task OR swipe LEFT to see full description and requirements
4. Complete the Task: Do the actual work (homework, chores, etc.)
5. Mark as Complete: Tap the "Complete" button OR swipe RIGHT for instant completion
6. Enjoy the Celebration: Watch confetti animations and see points earned!
7. Check Achievements: See if you unlocked any new achievements

📝 Viewing Task Details

For Both Parents and Children:

1. Find Your Task: Locate the task in your dashboard task list
2. Tap on Task: Tap anywhere on the task card to open details
3. View Complete Information: See task title, description, and status
4. Check Task Type: See if it's a one-time or recurring task
5. Review Schedule: For recurring tasks, see daily/weekly/monthly schedule
6. See Rewards: View point and coin rewards for completion
7. Check Due Date: See when the task needs to be completed
8. View Category: See which category the task belongs to
9. Close Dialog: Tap outside or use close button to return to dashboard

🗑️ Deleting Tasks (Parents Only)

1. Open Task Details: Tap on the task you want to delete
2. Find Delete Button: Look for the red "Delete" button in the task details dialog
3. Tap Delete: Click the delete button to initiate deletion
4. Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear asking "Are you sure?"
5. Choose Deletion Type: For recurring tasks, choose to delete:
   • Single instance only
   • Entire recurring series
6. Confirm Action: Tap "Delete" to confirm or "Cancel" to abort
7. See Confirmation: Success message will appear when task is deleted
8. Automatic Cleanup: Associated notifications and reminders are automatically removed

🗺️ Using Family Maps (Premium)

For Parents:

1. Access Family Maps: Go to Parent Dashboard → Family Maps
2. Grant Premium Access: Start your free trial or subscribe to premium
3. View Family Locations: See real-time locations of all family members on interactive map
4. Check Timestamps: See when each location was last updated
5. Refresh Locations: Pull down to refresh or tap refresh button
6. View Location History: See where family members have been

For Children (Location Privacy Setup):

1. Open Location Privacy: Go to Child Dashboard → Location Privacy
2. Understand Location Sharing: Read the explanation of what data is shared
3. Enable Location Sharing: Toggle the "Share My Location" switch
4. Grant Permissions: Allow the app to access your device location
5. Set Update Frequency: Choose how often your location updates (5min, 15min, 30min, 1hour)
6. Manual Updates: Use "Share Location Now" for instant updates

🛡️ Setting Up Family Shield & Safe Zones (Premium)

Creating Safe Zones:

1. Access Safe Zones: Go to Parent Dashboard → Safe Zones or Family Shield
2. Open Zone Creation: Tap the "Create Zone" or "+" button
3. Choose Location: Either:
   • Search by Address: Use the search button to find locations like "John's School" or "123 Main St"
   • Tap on the map to set the center point
   • Use current location as center
4. Set Zone Details: Enter zone name and description
5. Choose Zone Type: Select Home, School, Safe Zone, or Restricted Area
6. Adjust Radius: Use the slider to set radius (50 meters to 5 kilometers)
7. Configure Alerts: Enable entry alerts, exit alerts, or both
8. Set Schedule: Choose which days and times the zone is active
9. Choose Color: Pick a color for easy identification on the map
10. Save Zone: Tap "Create Zone" to save your safe zone

Managing Child Subscriptions:

1. Select Zone: Tap on an existing zone from your zones list
2. Manage Subscriptions: Tap "Manage Children" or similar option
3. Subscribe Children: Toggle which children should be monitored for this zone
4. Customize Alerts: Set whether parents and/or children receive notifications
5. Custom Messages: Write personalized entry/exit messages (optional)
6. Save Settings: Confirm your subscription settings

Viewing Zone Events:

1. Access Event History: Go to Family Shield → Event History
2. Filter Events: Filter by child, zone, or date range
3. View Details: Tap on any event to see entry/exit details and timestamp
4. Export Data: Export event history for records (if available)

💬 Family Messaging

1. Open Messages: Navigate to the Messages section from any dashboard
2. Start Conversation: Messages are automatically set up between family members
3. Type Your Message: Use the text input at the bottom of the screen
4. Send Message: Tap the send button to deliver your message instantly
5. View Message History: Scroll up to see previous conversations
6. Real-time Delivery: Messages appear instantly for all family members
7. Receive Notifications: Get alerts for new messages on your device
8. Pull to Refresh: Refresh the conversation to ensure latest messages

🏆 Understanding Achievements

1. View Achievement Gallery: Go to Child Dashboard → Achievements
2. Check Progress: See progress bars for achievements you're working towards
3. Unlock Achievements: Complete tasks to unlock achievements automatically
4. Achievement Types:
   • Task Milestones: First Steps (1), Task Master (10), Task Champion (25), Task Master Supreme (100)
   • Streak Achievements: Streak Starter (3 days), Super Streak (7 days)
   • Point Milestones: Point Collector (500), Point Master (1000), Point Prodigy (2000)
   • Time-based: Early Bird (before 9 AM), Night Owl (after 8 PM), Morning Star, Night Master
   • Special: Perfect Week, Perfect Month, Weekend Warrior, Quick Learner, Task Marathon
   • Category: Task Explorer (5 categories), Category Explorer (10 categories)
5. Celebrate Unlocks: Enjoy notifications and celebrations when you unlock achievements
6. Share Success: Achievement unlocks are automatically shared with family

📊 Viewing Child Reports (Parents)

1. Access Reports: Go to Parent Dashboard → Child Reports
2. Select Child: Choose which child's report you want to view
3. Review Completion Rates: See 30-day completion rate with daily breakdown
4. Analyze Categories: View which categories your child excels in
5. Check Progress Trends: See level progression, XP, and streak information
6. Understand Behavioral Patterns: Review when your child is most productive
7. Use Insights: Apply report insights to optimize task assignment and timing

💎 Starting Your Premium Trial

1. Trigger Premium Feature: Try to access Family Maps or task reminders
2. View Premium Dialog: Read about premium features and benefits
3. Start Free Trial: Tap "Start 7-Day Free Trial" button
4. Confirm Trial Start: Wait for confirmation that trial has begun
5. Access Premium Features: Immediately use all premium features
6. Monitor Trial Status: Check days remaining in your trial
7. Subscribe Before Expiry: Upgrade to full premium to continue access

🎨 Customizing Themes & Appearance

1. Click Theme Selection Icon: Look for the theme/color selection icon on your dashboard
2. Choose Theme: Select from Blue (Boys), Pink (Girls), or Green (Others) themes
3. Toggle Dark Mode: Switch between light and dark modes
4. Select Avatar: Choose a personalized avatar for your profile
5. Customize Colors: Each theme has unique gradients and color schemes
6. Apply Changes: Changes are saved automatically and applied immediately

🔐 Managing Child Accounts (Parents)

Changing Child Passwords:

1. Open Parent Dashboard: Navigate to your parent dashboard
2. Find Child Card: Locate the child whose password you want to change
3. Access Account Info: Tap the account info icon (ℹ️) on the child's card
4. View Account Details: See child's email and account information
5. Enter New Password: Type the new password in the "New Password" field
6. Update Password: Tap the "Update Password" button with security icon
7. Confirm Changes: Wait for success confirmation message
8. Child Uses New Password: Child can now log in with their new password

Other Account Management:

1. View Email: See the child's registered email address
2. Account Security: Only parents can change child passwords for safety
3. Close Account: Use the close button to exit without changes
4. Emergency Access: Parents can always reset child passwords if forgotten

🎓 Using the Tutorial System (Children)

Learning Made Fun:

1. Access Tutorials: Tap the "Help" button from your child dashboard
2. Choose Tutorial: Select from "How to Complete Tasks" or "Getting Around"
3. Start Learning: Tap the play button to begin interactive tutorial
4. Follow Highlights: Watch as the app highlights specific areas with pulsing animations
5. Follow Arrows: Animated arrows will point to important UI elements
6. Practice Safely: Try real interactions in practice mode
7. Listen for Sounds: Audio feedback guides you through each step
8. Watch Progress: See your completion percentage in the progress bar
9. Celebrate Success: Enjoy confetti animations when completing tutorials
10. Replay Anytime: Revisit tutorials whenever you need a refresher

Tutorial Controls:

1. Navigate Steps: Use Next/Previous buttons to move through tutorial
2. Pause Tutorial: Tap the pause button if you need a break
3. Exit Tutorial: Tap the close button to exit (with confirmation)
4. View Stats: See your completion progress and dates

📍 Managing Location Privacy (Children)

Understanding Location Sharing:

1. Open Location Privacy: Navigate to Location Privacy from your dashboard
2. Read Privacy Information: Understand what location sharing means for your family
3. Enable Sharing: Toggle "Location Sharing" switch if you want to share with family
4. Grant Permissions: Allow the app to access your device location when prompted
5. Manual Updates: Use "Share Location Now" button for instant location sharing
6. Configure Auto-Updates: Choose automatic update frequency (5min, 15min, 30min, 1hour)
7. Battery Awareness: Note warnings about battery usage with frequent updates
8. Visual Feedback: See green/red indicators showing your sharing status
9. Privacy Control: Turn off location sharing anytime for complete privacy

📬 Understanding Missed Notifications

Never Miss Important Updates:

1. Auto-Detection: When you open the app, it automatically checks for unread notifications
2. Smart Popup: If missed notifications exist, a beautiful animated popup appears
3. Review Notifications: See color-coded notifications with timestamps (green for completions, red for deletions, blue for assignments)
4. Filter by Role: Parents see only important notifications (task completions, geofence events), children see all missed notifications
5. Mark as Read: Tap "Mark All as Read" to clear all notifications or close to keep them unread
6. Visual Indicators: Each notification has unique icons and colors for easy identification
7. Time Display: See exactly when each notification was received (minutes, hours, or days ago)
8. Session Control: Popup only shows once per app session to avoid interruption

📋 Understanding Empty Screens

What to do when screens are empty:

• No Tasks Yet: Parents can create your first task, children can ask parents to assign tasks
• No Achievements: Complete more tasks to unlock your first achievements and milestones
• No Messages: Start a conversation by sending your first family message
• Empty Leaderboard: Complete tasks and earn points to see family rankings appear
• No Safe Zones: Parents can create their first safe zone for family protection
• All Caught Up: Great job! This means you're up to date with all notifications
• Connection Problems: Check your internet and tap "Try Again" to reconnect

🔔 Managing Notifications (Premium)

1. Enable Notifications: Grant notification permissions when prompted
2. Configure Task Reminders: Premium users get configurable reminder intervals
3. Set Recurring Task Intervals: Choose from 1h, 30m, 15m before due time
4. One-time Task Alerts: Automatic 5-minute reminder before due time
5. Achievement Notifications: Automatic notifications when achievements are unlocked
6. Parent Task Alerts: Parents get instant notifications when children complete tasks
7. Message Notifications: Real-time alerts for new family messages
8. Manage Settings: Customize notification types in device settings

🚀 Troubleshooting Common Issues

Notification Issues:

• Check notification permissions in device settings
• Ensure app is not restricted by battery optimization
• Verify premium subscription status for task reminders
• Check quiet hours and do-not-disturb settings

Location Tracking Issues:

• Verify location permissions are granted
• Check that location services are enabled on device
• Ensure premium subscription for Family Maps access
• Check internet connectivity for location updates
• Look for "Family Safety" background notification for continuous tracking

Geofencing & Safety Zone Issues:

• False Entry Alerts (FIXED in v1.5.4): No longer receive duplicate entry alerts after internet reconnection
• Missing Zone Alerts: Ensure child is assigned to the specific geofence and location sharing is enabled
• Delayed Notifications: Check background app permissions and disable battery optimization for MiniMe
• Zone Not Triggering: Verify zone radius is appropriate (minimum 50 meters) and child is actually crossing the boundary
• Time-Based Issues: Check if zone has active time windows configured that might prevent alerts
• State Recovery: App now automatically recovers geofence states from database after network interruptions
• Background Monitoring: Ensure "Family Safety" background service notification is visible for continuous monitoring

Achievement Issues:

• Complete tasks to trigger achievement checks
• Check achievement progress in the achievement gallery
• Verify task completion is properly recorded
• Allow time for achievement system to update

Premium Feature Access:

• Verify trial or subscription status
• Check Platform Store subscription status
• Ensure parent account has premium access for family inheritance
• Try logging out and back in to refresh subscription status

🔄 Update Recommendations

To get the latest features and improvements:

1. Check App Store: Visit Google Play Store or Apple App Store for updates
2. Enable Auto-Updates: Turn on automatic app updates for the latest features
3. Restart After Update: Close and reopen the app after updating for best performance
4. Review New Features: Check this manual for new feature documentation
5. Report Issues: Contact support if you experience any problems after updating