[CommanderData]

I'm so excited. I want to use an old Ipad that has a failing battery as a home automation screen.

Poor iOS APIs mean developers can't create good kiosk apps to do simple things like control system settings, lock screen and so many more things that I resorted to an Android tablet.

This is finally going to make it possible and turn junk into gold.

[nonrandomstring]

> This is finally going to make it possible and turn junk into gold.

Hearing many people say this. I may write it up from a e-waste POV as a big win for the environment.

[astrange]

You can certainly create a kiosk app on iPads using eg autonomous single app mode. Deploying back to an old iPad may be a pain.

[CommanderData]

Full screen kiosl browser for Android has many features I'd consider crucial for the type of task I'm considering.

I did some reasons some months back and many features just aren't possible in iOS.

[trip-it-up]

A web app that is added to the home screen will do what you want. Create a simple web app (or use someone else's) then in safari click the share button and "Add To Homescreen". Boom, you have a full screen app experience with no App Store. It's not a kiosk as you can press the home button to exit but if it's for your own use that should be fine.

[metadat]

> This is finally going to make it possible and turn junk into gold.

I am also hopeful, but last week when I checked the compatibility matrix, my 3rd generation A5 iPad was "wayyy" too old and not supported. Only A7 chips or newer, iirc.