How do I install web apps to my iphone?

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How do I install web apps to my iphone?

I read on the apple web app support page that you can now download more apps into your home page. However, the vague instructions either do not work or the instructions were posted prematurely and I have something else to do first.
I a, told, in a nutshell, to go to the web app page on my phone then view the app and click on the plus sign and it will prompt me to add a button to my home page.

Uh Uh, that just does not happen. There is a bookmark prompt but no "add to home page on iphone".
When I go to my "about" settings my system version is 1.1.2. When checked, it tells me I have the latest version but is there not a 1.1.3 out there? How do I get it?

IMAC, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Iphone with software version 1.1.2

Posted on Jan 16, 2008 11:14 AM

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Answer 1

Ansuz82

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Jan 16, 2008 11:15 AM in response to cosmicgirl

It only works on 1.1.3. You need to check for an update in iTunes.

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Answer 2

Jan 16, 2008 11:29 AM in response to cosmicgirl

You don't install web apps on an iPhone but what you are able to do with the 1.1.3 update is add a website clipping or a link to chosen website on the Home screen.

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Damon M.

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Jan 16, 2008 11:33 AM in response to cosmicgirl

To get the latest update for the iphone, you need to update itunes first to 7.6.

You can download the latest version of itunes from this link.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Once you have installed the latest version of itunes, connect the iphone and check for updates on the summary page.

Hope this helps.

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J Fiore

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Jan 16, 2008 11:38 AM in response to Damon M.

I updated to 1.1.3 without downloading iTunes 7.6. So while it is possible you can update without having to go to iTunes 7.6 first, I don't see why you wouldn't. I just haven't gotten around to doing the iTunes update yet. Everything works fine as is.

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DaVBMan

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Jan 16, 2008 11:40 AM in response to J Fiore

True (as did I). Some have noticed that have USB 1.1 that prior syncs with iTunes 7.5 (or lower) seemed to have a lot of issues with freezeups. With 7.6 it is claimed that it works great with USB 1.1 now. So to just play it safe (especially if you have USB 1.1) upgrading iTunes to 7.6 really cannot hurt you. Plus it is iTunes 7.6 that allows manually mananging files with your iPhone with 1.1.3 on it...so you should want 7.6 anyhow. Not to mention if you want to be able to work with the new Retals feature of iTunes, you will need the update.

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