Does IhramOS work without internet connection?

Yes, IhramOS is built with an offline-first architecture specifically because cellular networks become unreliable during Haji when over two million jamaah haji overwhelm local infrastructure. All core features including ritual guidance, the complete doa library with audio playback, tawaf counter, sa'i counter, shalat time calculations, qibla compass, darurat contacts, your medical card, and ibadah haji journal work entirely without internet.

Before your trip, IhramOS prompts you to download all content and offline map tiles while connected to WiFi. This one-time download stores everything locally on your device using an embedded SQLite database. During your ibadah haji, all data reads and writes happen locally first. When connectivity returns, the app automatically syncs pending data in the background.

The only features that require internet are the AI chatbot, live group location sharing, weather updates, and community feed. The SOS darurat button queues an SMS if no data connection is available, sending it automatically when connectivity returns.