📱 App Installation Guide

Install CreteXchange on your phone for quick, one-tap access. No app store needed!

📱 iOS (iPhone/iPad) Safari Browser

Open Safari
Visit creteexchange.com (or your app URL) in Safari browser

Tap the Share Button
Look for the Share icon at the bottom of your screen
📤 (Square with arrow pointing up)

Select "Add to Home Screen"
Scroll down in the menu and tap "Add to Home Screen"

Customize & Add
Edit the name if desired (e.g., "CreteXchange")
Tap Add in the top-right corner

Done! ✅
The CreteXchange icon now appears on your home screen.
Tap it anytime for instant access!

⚠️ Don't see "Add to Home Screen"?

Scroll to the very bottom of the Share menu
Tap "Edit Actions"
Find "Add to Home Screen" and tap the green + button
Go back and try again

📱 Android Chrome Browser

Open Chrome
Visit creteexchange.com in Chrome browser

Open Menu
Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner

Select "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
• For standard sites: Choose "Add to Home screen"
• For PWAs: Choose "Install app" (recommended)

Confirm Installation
Edit the app name if desired
Tap Add or Install

Done! ✅
The app icon appears on your home screen AND in your app drawer

📱 Android Firefox Browser

Open Firefox
Visit creteexchange.com in Firefox browser

Open Menu
Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the toolbar

Add to Home Screen
Expand the "More" section
Select "Add to Home Screen"

Place Icon
Edit the shortcut name if desired
Tap Add Automatically (or drag to place manually)

💡 Quick Tip - Firefox Alternative Method

Touch and hold the URL in the address bar, then select "Add Page Shortcut"

✨ Benefits of Installing

One-tap access - Launch instantly from your home screen
App-like experience - Full-screen mode without browser bars
Faster loading - Optimized performance and caching
Offline support - Access key features without internet
Push notifications - Stay updated on washout approvals (if enabled)

🔧 Troubleshooting

iOS: "Add to Home Screen" option missing?

Make sure you're using Safari (not Chrome or other browsers)
Check if option is disabled in Edit Actions menu
Try closing and reopening Safari

Android: Icon doesn't appear after installation?

Check your app drawer (swipe up from home screen)
Long-press home screen and look in widgets/shortcuts section
Restart your device if needed

Icon looks wrong or missing?

Try removing and reinstalling the app
Clear browser cache and try again
Make sure you're on the latest browser version

🗑️ How to Remove

iOS:

Touch and hold the app icon
Tap "Remove App" → "Delete App"

Android:

Long-press the app icon
Drag to "Remove" or "Uninstall"
For installed PWAs: Also check Settings → Apps