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Install app

Goal​

Native app with sync, offline and push on child tablet.

For whom​

Parents replacing browser with installed app.

Where in the app​

APK sideload or store link via admin App updates; build via npm run android:prod.

Prerequisites​

Android device; APK or dev build available.

Step by step​

  1. Download APK from routineassist.com/admin app updates or link from admin.
  2. Allow unknown sources if sideload (device settings).
  3. Install APK; open app — points to https://routineassist.com.
  4. Sign in as parent or child (same flow as web).
  5. For dev: npm run android:prod runs build + cap sync android.
  6. Verify API via apiFetch/apiUrl works (no broken relative URLs).
  7. Pin app on child home screen for quick access.

Options & settings​

Browser and app can run in parallel — same account data.

Tips & troubleshooting​

After each UI release: run npm run cap:sync before new APK.

See also​