RETAIL7 can be installed on all common platforms, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Additionally, the POS system can be set up on a Raspberry Pi 4, providing the flexibility to choose between mobile or stationary usage. The following section explains all the essential steps to successfully install the system on your device of choice.
The exact system requirements can be found at https://retail7.io/de/en/system-requirement.
Your Apple ID
To download the app on an Apple device, you will need an Apple ID. An Apple ID is an account that can be used with any Apple device. It serves as an identification tool and can be linked to various payment services. To check if an Apple ID registered with you already exists, you can enter your name and email address here: https://iforgot.apple.com.
Creating an Apple ID during setup:
On your iPhone, you can create an Apple ID during device setup or in the App Store:
During device setup, select “Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?” and click “Create a free Apple ID”. Then, enter your date of birth and name and click Next.
Finally, choose between “Use current email address” and “Create free iCloud email”.
Creating an Apple ID in the App Store:
Open the App Store and click on the profile picture. Then, select “Create new Apple ID”.
If necessary, sign out of iCloud first. Then, enter your email address and password, choose a region, and select a payment method.
The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID. After accepting the terms and conditions, click Next.
Credit card or billing details are optional. No charges will occur until a purchase is made.
Finally, Apple will send a confirmation email to verify the address.
Downloading the App:
Log in to the App Store using your Apple ID.
Search for "RETAIL7". If the app shows a download icon, it has been downloaded before and can be re-downloaded.
Click on the price or “Download”. You may need to sign in with your Apple ID again.
Once downloaded, the app can be placed on the home screen. Updates are applied automatically.
Your Apple ID
An Apple ID is also required for Mac. To check if an Apple ID already exists, visit https://iforgot.apple.com.
Without an existing Apple ID:
Open the App Store.
Click “Sign in” and then “Create Apple ID”. If necessary, sign out of iCloud first.
Accept the terms of service and fill out the form. The email address you provide will be your Apple ID.
Enter credit card and billing details. No charges will occur until a purchase is made.
Open the confirmation email from Apple to verify your address.
Downloading the App:
Log in to the App Store with your Apple ID.
Search for "RETAIL7" and click on the app.
Click on the price or “Download”.
The app will appear in Launchpad and will update regularly.
Creating a Google Account
A Google account is required to download the app.
Enter your name, choose a username and password, or select “Use my current email address instead”.
After completing the form, a verification code will be sent via SMS. Enter the code to confirm.
Downloading the App:
Log in to the Google Play Store with your Google account.
Search for "RETAIL7".
Select the app and click “Install” or on the price.
The app will download and update automatically.
Creating a Windows Account
A Windows account can be created here: https://account.microsoft.com.
Downloading the App:
Open the Start menu and select the Microsoft Store.
Under the Apps tab, search for "RETAIL7".
Click on “Get” to start the download.
RETAIL7 is available for both standard x64 systems and Raspberry Pi (ArmV7).
Download the app and right-click on the file in the Downloads folder.
Navigate to Properties → Permissions and select Executable to mark the file as a program.
Double-click the file to launch the app.