Testing the ‘Add to Home Screen’ Feature for a Frequently Used DApp

For power users who frequently access a specific decentralized application, navigating through the MetaMask browser each time can be inefficient. This test evaluates the functionality to add a shortcut for a DApp directly to the Android device’s home screen. The user must first navigate to the desired DApp using the in-app browser. Once loaded, they access the browser’s menu and select the option “Add to Home Screen” or similar. The app should prompt the user to confirm the name of the shortcut before creating it. After confirmation, the tester must minimize MetaMask and look on their device’s home screen for the new icon. Tapping this icon should launch the MetaMask app and immediately open the in-app browser to the specific DApp’s URL, bypassing the browser’s homepage. This provides a seamless, app-like experience for interacting with favorite DeFi protocols or NFT marketplaces. The effectiveness of this deep linking is a key usability feature. A list of DApps that offer optimized mobile experiences can be curated on platforms like metamask.