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Getting the app onto your device

How to Install the Suicide Orkney Support Progressive Web App (PWA)

Installing the Suicide Orkney Support App is quick and easy. Follow the steps below based on your browser to add the app to your device.

Google Chrome

  1. Open the Google Chrome mobile browser and visit https://suicideorkneysupport.co.uk.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the browser. Highlighted three-dot menu in Chrome
  3. Select “Add to home screen.” Menu with "Add to Home screen" option highlighted
  4. Confirm the action by tapping “Install.” The app will now appear on your home screen. Confirmation dialog for adding to home screen

Firefox

  1. Open the Firefox mobile browser on your Android device and visit https://suicideorkneysupport.co.uk.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu in the bottom-right corner of the browser. Highlighted three-dot menu in Firefox
  3. Select “Add app to Home screen.”
    "Install" option in the menu highlighted
  4. Confirm the action by pressing “Add to home screen”, and the app will be added to your home screen.
    Confirmation dialog for adding to home screen

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge mobile browser and visit https://suicideorkneysupport.co.uk.
  2. Tap the three-line menu in the bottom-right corner of the browser. Highlighted three-dot menu in Edge
  3. Select “Add to phone.” (you may need to swipe to another page of options to find this — highlighted in green. Or you may need to tap “All menu” to find it) Menu with "Add to phone" option highlighted
  4. Confirm the action by tapping “Install.” The app will now appear on your home screen. Confirmation dialog for adding to home screen

Safari

  1. Open the Safari mobile browser on your device and go to https://suicideorkneysupport.co.uk.
  2. Tap the “Share” icon (a square with an arrow pointing upward) at the bottom of the screen.
    Share icon highlighted in Safari
  3. Scroll down and select “Add to Home Screen.”
    "Add to Home Screen" option highlighted in the share menu
  4. Confirm by tapping “Add” in the top-right corner. The app will now appear on your home screen.
    Confirmation dialog for adding to home screen

Following these instructions will allow you to easily install the Suicide Orkney Support App on your device. Once installed, the app can be accessed directly from your home screen for a faster and more integrated experience.