Install Jamdar on Your Phone or Desktop (PWA Guide)
Did you know you can install Jamdar directly on your phone or computer — no app store required? Here's everything you need to know about using Jamdar as a Progressive Web App (PWA).
What is a PWA?
A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a website that behaves like a native app. When you install Jamdar as a PWA you get:
- A home screen / desktop icon — launch it like any other app
- Full-screen experience — no browser address bar cluttering the view
- Faster load times — assets are cached locally
- Offline access — browse content you've already loaded even without a connection
- Push notifications — stay updated when someone messages you or accepts your connection request
No App Store. No Google Play. No 200MB download. Just Jamdar, instantly.
iPhone & iPad (Safari)
Safari on iOS is the only browser that can install PWAs on Apple devices.
- Open Safari and go to jamdar.app
- Tap the Share button (the box with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen
- Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
- Give it a name (or leave it as "Jamdar") and tap "Add"
Jamdar will now appear on your home screen like any other app.
Note: This only works in Safari on iOS/iPadOS. Chrome and Firefox on iPhone do not support PWA installation due to Apple restrictions.
Android (Chrome)
- Open Chrome and go to jamdar.app
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner
- Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
- Tap "Install" to confirm
Jamdar will appear in your app drawer and home screen.
Tip: Chrome may automatically show an "Install" banner at the bottom of the screen — tap it to install in one step.
Android (Firefox)
- Open Firefox and go to jamdar.app
- Tap the three-dot menu in the bottom-right
- Tap "Install"
Desktop — Chrome or Edge (Windows / Mac / Linux)
- Open Chrome or Edge and go to jamdar.app
- Look for the install icon (a screen with a download arrow) in the address bar on the right
- Click it and select "Install"
Alternatively:
- Chrome: Three-dot menu → "Save and share" → "Install page as app"
- Edge: Three-dot menu → "Apps" → "Install this site as an app"
Jamdar will open in its own window and appear in your taskbar and Start menu / Applications folder.
Desktop — Mac (Safari)
Safari on macOS Sonoma (14+) supports PWA installation.
- Open Safari and go to jamdar.app
- Click "File" in the menu bar
- Select "Add to Dock"
Jamdar will appear in your Dock like a native Mac app.
Desktop — Firefox
Firefox does not currently support PWA installation on desktop. We recommend using Chrome or Edge for the full desktop app experience.
Troubleshooting
The install option isn't appearing
Make sure you're on https://www.jamdar.app and using a supported browser (see above).
I installed it but it looks the same Close the browser tab and relaunch Jamdar from your home screen or app icon — you'll get the full-screen experience without any browser UI.
How do I uninstall it?
- iOS: Long-press the Jamdar icon → "Remove App"
- Android: Long-press the icon → "Uninstall"
- Desktop Chrome/Edge: Open the app, click the three-dot menu → "Uninstall Jamdar"
Ready to install? Head to jamdar.app and get set up in under a minute. 🎸
