Installation

Complete guide to installing and setting up TheCompanyApp on your iOS or iPadOS device.

System Requirements

Device Compatibility

• iPhone: iPhone 8 or later

• iPad: iPad (5th generation) or later, all iPad Pro models, iPad Air (3rd generation) or later, iPad mini (5th generation) or later

Software Requirements

• iOS: Version 16.0 or later

• iPadOS: Version 16.0 or later

• iCloud: Active iCloud account (required for data sync)

• Storage: At least 500 MB free space (more recommended for large inventories with images)

Network Requirements

• Internet Connection: Required for initial setup and CloudKit sync

• Offline Support: Full functionality available offline, syncs when connection restores

Installation Methods

Method 1: App Store (Production)

Note: TheCompanyApp is currently in development. Check App Store availability.

1. Open the App Store on your device

2. Tap the Search tab

3. Search for "TheCompanyApp"

4. Tap GET or the price button

5. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or Apple ID password

6. Wait for download and installation to complete

7. Tap OPEN to launch the app

First Launch Setup

iCloud Configuration

TheCompanyApp requires iCloud to function. On first launch:

1. iCloud Sign-In Check

   • App verifies you're signed in to iCloud

   • If not signed in, you'll see a prompt

2. Sign In to iCloud (if needed)

   • Open Settings on your device

   • Tap your name at the top

   • Tap iCloud

   • Sign in with your Apple ID

   • Return to TheCompanyApp

3. Grant iCloud Access

   • When prompted, tap OK to allow iCloud access

   • This enables CloudKit synchronization

Notification Permissions

For task alerts, low stock warnings, and team updates:

1. Notification Permission Request

   • On first launch, iOS will ask for notification permission

   • Tap Allow to enable notifications

2. Configure Later (optional)

   • If you skip, you can enable later in:

     • Settings app → TheCompanyApp → Notifications

Camera Access (For Barcode Scanning)

When you first use the QR/Barcode scanner:

1. Camera Permission Request

   • iOS will ask for camera access

   • Tap OK to enable scanning

2. Enable Later (if needed)

   • Settings app → TheCompanyApp → Camera → Enable

Post-Installation Verification

Verify iCloud Sync

1. Open Settings app

2. Tap your name → iCloud

3. Scroll to Apps Using iCloud

4. Ensure TheCompanyApp is listed and enabled

Verify Storage

1. Open Settings app → General → iPhone/iPad Storage

2. Find TheCompanyApp

3. Check available space for documents and data

Troubleshooting Installation

"Unable to Download App"

Cause: Network or App Store issue Solution:

• Check internet connection

• Restart device

• Try downloading again

"Cannot Connect to iCloud"

Cause: Not signed in or iCloud disabled Solution:

1. Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud

2. Ensure iCloud is enabled

3. Sign in if needed

4. Relaunch app

"App Requires iOS 16.0"

Cause: Device running older iOS version Solution:

1. Settings → General → Software Update

2. Update to latest iOS version

3. Reinstall app

Updating the App

App Store Updates

1. Open App Store

2. Tap your profile icon (top right)

3. Scroll to Available Updates

4. Tap Update next to TheCompanyApp

Auto-update (recommended):

• Settings → App Store → App Updates → Enable

Uninstalling

If you need to remove TheCompanyApp:

1. Delete App

   • Long-press app icon on home screen

   • Tap Remove App → Delete App

   • Confirm deletion

2. Data Retention

   • Your data remains in iCloud

   • Reinstalling restores all data

   • To permanently delete data:

     • Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Storage

     • Apps & Data → TheCompanyApp → Delete Data

Multi-Device Setup

To use TheCompanyApp on multiple devices:

1. Install on Each Device

   • Follow installation steps above

   • Sign in with same Apple ID on all devices

2. Automatic Sync

   • Companies you own sync to all your devices via Private Database

   • Companies you participate in sync via Shared Database

   • No manual configuration needed

3. Company Selection

   • Company selection is device-local

   • Each device can have a different selected company

   • Switching companies on one device doesn't affect others

Next Steps

After successful installation:

• New Users: Create Your First Company

• Invited Users: Join an Existing Company

• Returning Users: Login Flow

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Need Help? See Common Issues for troubleshooting.