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MarcLaroche
Brass Contributor
Dec 18, 2023

MS Form - Add to home screen links not working

Hi,    We have a form created that is opened to all to fill out (No auth required) . When creating a link to it, wether a direct link or QR code, it loads up fine on IOS devices (safari). The issue...
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robertbiro5
Copper Contributor
Sep 20, 2024
 
 

I have found another workaround for the problem without a 3rd party app using Airplane mode

  • Open the Chrome browser
  • Type in the URL you are trying to set a shortcut for and go to it.

  • Put your phone in airplane mode and disable WiFi to turn off all internet access after it loads

  • Press the 3 dots and select Add to Home Screen
  • Select Create Shortcut
  • edit the name you wish it to be called and press Add
  • if it comes up asking Add to Home screen press Add again
You will now have a shortcut on your desktop that reflects the URL that you have just entered into Chrome
Turn off airplane mode and you're golden.

 

This applies to Android as high as version 12 and it still works

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    Ujean
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 03, 2025

    Thank you for this work around. It worked for me

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