In android samsung internet browser of version 27.x, not fired "befo

[ohayooo]

hi, i’m pwa develop, i;m run pwa in android samsung internet browser of version 27.x, and found the same problem, not fired “beforeinstallprompt”, and the https://mlearn-pwa-web-app-install-prompt.glitch.me/ not running.

second image is my code, and i’m try print

window.addEventListener('beforeinstallprompt', (e) => {
        console.log(' window.addEventListener beforeinstallprompt success');
        localStorage.setItem('installFinish', "0")
        setShowInstall(true);
        e.preventDefault();
        e.stopPropagation();
        e.stopImmediatePropagation();
        window.deferredPrompt = e;
      });
console.log('window-----------', window, window.deferredPrompt)

get result is undefined

[Ahsan]

Hello,
Please create a support ticket in the Samsung Developer Technical Support Portal so that we can take a look at the issue.

Best Regards,
Ahsan

[matze]

Hey,

According to ChatGpt:

"Samsung has decided to no longer support the native beforeinstallprompt event in newer versions (from version 27.x onwards) for several reasons:

Consistent user experience: Samsung wants PWAs to be installed via the native browser menu to ensure a consistent and secure experience, rather than developers implementing their own, potentially inconsistent installation prompts.

Non-standard feature: The beforeinstallprompt event is a Chrome-specific, non-standard extension. To prevent potential problems and inconsistencies, Samsung has decided to rely on its own, tightly integrated installation logic.

Technical and security reasons: By eliminating the manual triggering of the installation prompt, Samsung aims to ensure that only verified and browser-controlled installation processes take place.

This design decision is ultimately intended to ensure that PWAs are installed reliably and user-friendly – ​​even if it means that developers must now implement alternative workarounds."

But i dont found any sources…

I find this very unfortunate and not user-friendly at all.

[matze]

It gets even better: Home screen shortcuts don’t seem to be enabled by default, so the client has to do this themselves. Many of my clients are barely able to use their smartphones and the browser itself… This is a disaster.