Pull to Refresh

The Pull To Refresh feature allows users to refresh their Shopify store pages on native mobile apps by pulling down on the screen. This improves user experience by enabling a seamless way to reload content.


How to Enable Pull To Refresh in Shopify

Before
After

Follow these steps to enable Pull To Refresh in your Shopify theme:

  1. Go to Shopify Admin:

    • Navigate to Online Store > Themes in your Shopify admin panel.

  2. Customize Your Theme:

    • Click Customize next to your active theme.

  3. Enable App Embed:

    • Go to the App Embeds section in the theme editor.

    • Look for Pull To Refresh and toggle it ON.

  4. Save Your Changes:

    • Click Save to apply the settings.


How It Works

The Pull To Refresh functionality is powered by the WebtoNative JavaScript library. When enabled, the feature detects user gestures and triggers a page reload when the user pulls down on the screen.


Customization

  • You can toggle the Enable checkbox in the theme editor to turn the feature on or off.

  • Modify the pulltorefresh_status setting in the block schema to true by default if you want it enabled automatically.


Troubleshooting

Issue
Solution

Pull To Refresh not working

Ensure that the WebtoNative script is loading correctly. Check for console errors in the browser.

Feature not appearing in App Embeds

Confirm that the app is installed and enabled under App Embeds.

Page refresh not triggered

Ensure you are using the feature within a WebtoNative-supported app environment.


Conclusion

The Pull To Refresh feature enhances the Shopify store experience on mobile apps by allowing users to refresh pages with a simple gesture. By following the setup guide, you can easily enable and manage this feature within your Shopify theme.

For further assistance, visit WebtoNative Support or contact your Shopify developer.

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