Implementing a "Refresh" Button/image in Power BI Mobile Canvas for DirectQuery Refresh

[BhavaniK]

I would like to implement a feature where clicking on an image or button labeled "Refresh" triggers a DirectQuery refresh, updating all visuals within the Power BI Mobile UI. Is this functionality achievable? And I know, there is Page refresh and manual refresh to click on 3 dots on the UI and refresh visuals. But we want to add it on app canvas.

[v-venuppu]

Hi @BhavaniK ,

We are following up once again regarding your query. Could you please confirm whether the issue has been resolved through your Ideas ticket with Microsoft?

If so, we would appreciate it if you could share the resolution or any key insights here to benefit others in the community. If we don’t receive a response, we will proceed with closing this thread.

If you need further assistance in the future, feel free to start a new thread in the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum. We will be happy to support you there.

Thank you.

[v-venuppu]

Hi @BhavaniK ,

Have you had a chance to raise a ticket and resolve this issue? If so, please consider sharing the solution in the forum and marking it as accepted, this will help other members find the answer more easily.

Thank you.

[v-venuppu · Accepted solution]

Hi @BhavaniK ,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community.

As of now, Power BI does not support triggering a DirectQuery refresh directly from a custom button or image on the report canvas - especially for Power BI Mobile.

Currently, the only supported methods are:

• Pull-to-refresh on mobile
• Using the three-dot menu to refresh visuals manually
• Scheduled or automatic page refresh (in Power BI Service)

I recommend submitting your detailed feedback and ideas through Microsoft's official feedback channels, such as the Fabric Ideas - Microsoft Fabric Community

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it! 

Thank you.