Step 1: Install the App
- Open Chrome, Edge, or Samsung Internet
- Go to your report widget URL
- Look for "Install" banner at bottom and tap it, OR
- Tap menu (⋮) > "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
- Tap "Install" to confirm
Step 2: Built-in Shortcuts (Automatic)
Your app automatically includes shortcuts on Android:
- Long press the app icon on your home screen
- Tap "Quick Report" from the popup menu
- One-tap reporting! (No additional setup needed)
Step 3: Lock Screen Widget (Android 12+)
Note: This depends on your phone manufacturer and Android version.
For Google Pixel phones:
- Long press empty space on home screen
- Tap "Widgets"
- Find your "Quick Report Widget" app
- Long press and drag to home screen
- Some launchers allow widgets on lock screen in settings
For Samsung phones:
- Long press home screen → "Widgets"
- Find "Quick Report Widget"
- Add to home screen
- Go to Settings > Lock screen > Widgets
- Enable widgets and add your report widget
For other Android phones:
- Widget availability varies by manufacturer
- Check Settings > Lock screen for widget options
- Some phones require third-party launchers for lock screen widgets
Alternative Android Methods
Quick Settings Panel
- Swipe down from top of screen twice
- Tap pencil/edit icon
- Look for your PWA in available tiles
- Drag it to active tiles area
- Now swipe down anytime and tap to report
Google Assistant
- Just say "Hey Google, open Quick Report"
- Works automatically once app is installed
- Can also say "Hey Google, open [your app name]"
Tasker (Advanced Users)
- Install Tasker from Play Store
- Create task: "Open URL" with your shortcut URL
- Create profile: "Quick Settings Tile"
- Assign the task to the tile
- Access from Quick Settings panel