Hello Russel,
Have you tried configuring the phone settings? I think what you are seeing is based on how moblie OS handle background apps.
I have a few recommendations:
1. Enable notifications for the app within the mobile device
2. Adjust chat notifications settings in Collaborate
Go into Collaborate -> More -> Settings -> Chat -> Set "Notify me on mobile" to "Always"
Some notes about using mobile apps:
Status sync between all apps (mobile, desktop and browser)
When the desktop/browser is online or busy, mobile notifications are limited
When the desktop/browser is Away or Offline, mobile notifications will work even if the app isnt open.
The current limitation with background operation is related to mobile operating system restrictions on background processes. While the notification settings above can help improve the experience, there isn't a direct way to force the app to maintain its status indefinitely in the background when the device is sleeping.
hope this helps!
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Cameron
Online Community Manager/Moderator
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