Here are a few tips and tricks to keep your mobile devices (phones & tablets) running as quickly as possible.
1. Turn off Wifi
- When working in the field your device will auto-connect to different WiFi networks, and this will cause the app to stop working or move very slowly.
- Only rely on WiFi when you are using a trusted network like Work and Home.
2. End all other apps from running
- There can be several running apps in the background that will cause the device to run slower.
- Restarting the device does not prevent these other applications from running.
3. Clear your Cache and cookies
- We recommend you do this weekly.
- You can google search how to clear your cache and cookies for the browser and phone you are using.
- For Chrome, you can clear the cache and cookies by going to "History," and then selecting the "Clear Browsing Data" link.
4. Make sure that "pop-ups" are not blocked
- You can google search how to do this for your specific phone and browser.
- For Chrome, go to "Settings" --> "Content Settings" --> and then make sure "Block Pop-ups" is set to off.
iOS (Apple) through Safari
Step 1:
- Go to Settings > Safari
- Turn block pop-ups off, set cookies to allow (not never), and confirm Javascript is enabled under the advanced settings.
- While still in Safari Settings - Within Autofill settings enable autofill and names/passwords - this sets the device to remember your password.
Step 2:
- Open Safari and go to FCS Desktop / Mobile Login (https://jobba.com/login/)
- Click the gray login button - click on the "FCS MOBILE/TABLET LOGIN" (https://thefcscore.com/fcs/bidpad/login.php)
Step 3:
- From the Login / Password page add to the home screen (iPhone - bottom of your screen / iPad is on the top in the address bar).
- Once you click add to the home screen click "add" and you will notice the app is now on your home screen.
IOS (Apple) through Google Chrome
Step 1:
- Open Google Chrome and type in "https://thefcscore.com/fcs/bidpad/login.php"
Step 2:
- Be sure the "log into:" field below the "password:" field is "FCS Mobi 5.0"
Step 3:
- Enter your login credentials as you normally would.
Step 5:
- Bookmark this login page by selecting the three dots at the top right and clicking the star icon.
Step 5:
- Regarding adding a Chrome bookmark icon on your iPhone home screen this article seems to be the most up-to-date with links to other helpful resources => "How to create a Chrome bookmark Shortcut on your iPhone" (https://mobileinternist.com/add-chrome-bookmark-to-home-screen)
Android through Google Chrome
Step 1:
- Open Google Play Store and search for “Google Chrome”
- Install or update if needed
Step 2:
- Open Google Chrome and type in thefcscore.com (https://thefcscore.com/), then click on the square with the arrow pointing to the right (top of the screen, a gray icon).
- This will take you to a screen where you can choose between Mobile or desktop login, choose mobile.
IMPORTANT: Now that you are on the login screen, *DO NOT LOG IN*
Step 3:
- Click the 3 dots in the upper right-hand corner of the browser window, then scroll down to the bottom and click on Settings.
- Find "cookies" and make sure they are allowed.
- Find "pop-ups" and make sure they are not being blocked.
- Confirm that JavaScript is turned on.
- Make sure "location" is set to "Allowed".
Step 4:
- Under Settings, also make sure "Save Passwords" is set to "On", so you don’t have to log in each time; it will give you the option to save and remember your password & log in.
Step 5:
- After all settings are set up correctly click the 3 dots again, then click "Add to home screen".
Step 6:
- You will see the app shortcut on your home screen; click it and log in with your username and password. It will give you the option to stay logged in; click to allow that. Once you enter your info it will ask you if you want to save your password with Chrome; reply "Yes" to this.
IMPORTANT: The first time you log into FCS it will ask if it is OK to use your location…you need to click "YES".
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