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Install Operative App on Android

You can install Building Book's Operative App on your Android device for a native app-like experience. Follow these steps to install.

Prerequisites

  • An Android device.
  • Google Chrome browser (or any Chromium-based browser).

Log in to Building Book with your Operative Account

Open Chrome and go to https://app.buildingbook.io.

Log in using your operative account credentials.

Login screen for the Building Book Operative App

Installation Steps

Step 1: Click the 'Install App' button at the bottom of the screen

You should see a prompt at the bottom of the page asking if you want to add the app to your home screen. Tap Install App.

Step 1 - Install App prompt at the bottom of the Building Book screen

Step 2: Click install on the pop-up window

You should see a prompt saying Install App. Tap Install to proceed.

Step 2 - Install app pop-up window in Chrome

Step 2.1: Manual Installation (If No Prompt Appears)

If the prompt doesn't appear, tap the Menu (three dots) icon in the top-right corner of Chrome.

Step 2.1 - Open the Chrome menu from the top-right corner if no install prompt appears

Select Add to Home screen

Step 2.2 - Select Add to Home screen from the Chrome menu

Step 3: Add to Home screen

After selecting Add to Home screen, confirm the app installation.

Step 3 - Confirmation screen to add Building Book app to the home screen

Step 4: Confirm Addition

Confirm the addition by tapping the Install option.

Step 4 - Confirmation that the Building Book app has been added to the home screen

Ensure the app is on your home screen

Step 5 - Verify that the Building Book app icon appears on your Android home screen

Step 5: Launch the App from Your Home Screen

Step 5 - Launching the Building Book app from your home screen

Troubleshooting

  • Can't find the "Add to Home screen" option?
    • Ensure you're using Chrome or a Chromium-based browser.
    • Make sure you're connected to the internet and the page has fully loaded.

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