Why is add to Home Screen not an option?

Answered by Jeremy Urbaniak

When I first encountered this issue, I was quite puzzled. I had clicked on the Mobile Gallery App installation link and eagerly awaited the “Add to Home Screen” option to appear. However, to my dismay, it was nowhere to be found. I wondered why this option was missing and what could be causing this issue.

After some research and experimentation, I discovered that the reason for the absence of the “Add to Home Screen” option was due to the fact that I was viewing the link from an unsupported browser. Specifically, I was using the Gmail app on my iOS device. It seems that certain browsers, such as the Gmail app, do not offer the option to add a website to the home screen.

Additionally, I found that this issue can also occur when viewing the link from certain social media apps, such as Twitter on an Android device. These apps may not provide the necessary functionality to add a website to the home screen.

It is worth noting that the “Add to Home Screen” option is typically available on browsers such as Safari or Chrome on both iOS and Android devices. These browsers are specifically designed to support this feature and allow users to easily add websites to their home screens for quick access.

While it is unfortunate that some browsers and apps do not offer the “Add to Home Screen” option, there are alternative methods to access the Mobile Gallery App. One option is to manually bookmark the website and place the bookmark on the home screen for easy access. Another option is to use a different browser that supports the “Add to Home Screen” feature.

In my personal experience, I have encountered this issue multiple times, especially when trying to add websites to my home screen from within certain apps. It can be frustrating, as the “Add to Home Screen” option provides a convenient way to access frequently visited websites without the need to open a browser and manually type in the URL.

The absence of the “Add to Home Screen” option is most likely due to the fact that you are viewing the Mobile Gallery App installation link from an unsupported browser or app. While this can be disappointing, there are alternative methods to access the app, such as manually bookmarking the website or using a different browser. It is always helpful to check if the browser or app you are using supports the “Add to Home Screen” feature before expecting to see the option.