Wondering if any developer folks have noticed a problem with the Google News & Weather widget yesterday and today? I installed this on my EVO (GenieWidget.apk) because I love its simplicity and elegance, but it has been telling me "Sorry, unable to connect. Please try later" with a "Retry now" button.
I've discovered it's not just me, but other Android phone users too, so it could be an issue with the Google servers, but the thing that I'm trying to work out is who to contact about the problem. Is this a Google-developed widget or is there someone else who can be asked? Has this happened before and is there a fix?
I'm guessing there isn't much that can be done, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
I have the same problem. Can't find any info on who to go to on this.
Same problem here, it's got to be at Google's end (it's part of 2.x). I expect they're aware of it by now though.
same (UK), it's just not giving new content at all, last one is around 23-24h ago
Interesting. On another forum, I saw mention of a company called PalmarySoft who are apparently the provider of the backend of the widget (though I can't confirm that). They have had some kind of DDoS attack. Not sure if that'd be enough to kill the widget entirely, but who knows. Miss it already, one of my favorites, let's hope it gets fixed soon.
same thing here in tampa
it worked once this morning around 8:00 am for a few minutes, then couldnt connect again
and just when i got shawn1224's transparent version (no background)
http://www.4shared.com/file/IrjCMniv/GenieWidget.html
The server that supplies the News and weather is under a Ddos attack. Google Places is down too.
violent23 said:
The server that supplies the News and weather is under a Ddos attack. Google Places is down too.
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how did you find that out?
a search turns up nothing for me
tnpapadakos said:
same thing here in tampa
it worked once this morning around 8:00 am for a few minutes, then couldnt connect again
and just when i got shawn1224's transparent version (no background)
http://www.4shared.com/file/IrjCMniv/GenieWidget.html
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I'm also in tampa and yep having the same problem..
Hi all.
I was having the same problem as above but it seems to be fixed this morning ( in the UK ).
Cheers
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how did you find that out?
a search turns up nothing for me
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This is who provides the back end that the widget uses.
http://www.palmarysoft.com/all_news.php
Happy to say it's now back!
There was an update for Google Places in the Android Market this morning coincidentally.
violent23 said:
This is who provides the back end that the widget uses.
http://www.palmarysoft.com/all_news.php
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thanks for the info, its up here now, too
Related
Ok, I took this quickly because I had no idea how long it'd stay there so excuse the quality!
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Link to zip file
I must say.
I love you.
Tried it and downloads fine (as if verification was needed)
Think I'll leave updating my phone until JF's picked it apart, though
Haha no problem! I've been searching about for a while trying to find evidence of the new update so thought I'd be useful now I've actually got it
To be honest, apart from support for paid apps in the Market, I can't really see many differences...
Excellent, good to see someone caught it early. I'll hang fire for now until someones give it a good once over.
I haven't heard much about it but I hope the radio update it includes is the same one that seems to increase battery life in RC33. Can say I'd enjoy that.
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Ok, I took this quickly because I had no idea how long it'd stay there so excuse the quality!
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Does this update the firmware as well as the Android OS?
Fushichou said:
I haven't heard much about it but I hope the radio update it includes is the same one that seems to increase battery life in RC33. Can say I'd enjoy that.
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It does have a radio image in it.
Yep, I'm now on firmware 1.1.
Here's an overview of what's contained from this thread.
RC9's Key Features:
Market is operational - paving the way for paid app
Spam report - flag offensive or unproductive comments in the Market
Market report - a range of options when removing apps
App upgrade notification
Email sync - new options for days sync
Software update - a specific option to check for OTA's
Locale added - offering language support for English or German
Internal phone storage - memory increased
Battery life - increased performance
MMS - ability to save content via screen longpress
App updates:
Sim Toolkit -SMS based services for Europe (includes a LOT of subsections)
Info Services: News, Sports, Weather, Lottery, Share Price, Exchange Rates
Text Chat
Group Text
Fun & Games: Horoscopes, Humour, Virtual Flirt, Sports Quiz, Trivia Quiz, Penalty (1P), Penalty (2P), Russian Roulette, Huggie - Virtual Pet
Voice Services: Call Voicemail, Voicemail Settings, Directory Enquiries, Traffic updates, Call Customer Services
Unconfirmed: (anyone care to test?)
Phone signal strength boosted.
Wifi glitches fixed
3G stability
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Interestingly (annoyingly), Maps is now 3.0 but there's no sign of Latitude...
latitude is present in rc9 (uk).
Voice search is not present.
enlightener said:
latitude is present in rc9 (uk).
Voice search is not present.
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both of which I really wanted and when I got them (by installing JFv1.43 Holiday) never really used them past that first try
This is fantastic news i've been waiting for this update, just need the modded JF version now .
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latitude is present in rc9 (uk).
Voice search is not present.
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I don't have Latitude...
Nickedynick said:
I don't have Latitude...
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Maybe you are unlucky
Are you sure you are looking on the right place?
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I don't have Latitude...
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neither do i, and I am looking in the right place.
I have v3.0 of maps. but no option in the maps menu for latitude.
I have updated too. no latitude and still not able top access https through the browser!
i've not noticed any real difference in anything to be honest!
does anyone know how to solve the https issue?
Thanks,
Dan
dubstar_04 said:
I have updated too. no latitude and still not able top access https through the browser!
i've not noticed any real difference in anything to be honest!
does anyone know how to solve the https issue?
Thanks,
Dan
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I have latitude and https is working fine.
Maybe because I made a "fresh install":
jf1.41 -> rc8 (dreaimg.nbh) -> rc9
hmmm, I may try a wipe and install....see what happens.
Surely we shouldn't have to go through that process to get new features from an update...?
I wouldn't have thought so...but you never know!
Nothing is ever easy...life would be boring if it was!
minty1978 said:
I wouldn't have thought so...but you never know!
Nothing is ever easy...life would be boring if it was!
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Well a factory reset and reinstalling rc9 seems to have https:// working!!
Still no sign of latitude though!! What should there be?
Was anyone able to get Wikitude Drive? Looks pretty awesome!
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Was anyone able to get Wikitude Drive? Looks pretty awesome!
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I got it, messed around with it at work (sitting outside) and it looked amazing. Then went to use it at the end of the day on my drive home (just to test it out) and it never successfully routed me by the time I got home so I've yet to have a "real world experience" with it, but I assume the servers were just getting hammered or something (connects to server to route, re-route, etc).
Gonna keep messing with it tho because it seems pretty impressive for a beta.
Edit: and before people ask, I don't think sharing the apk is a good idea. It definitely does an online authentication check every time you run it.
anyone wanna post the .apk?
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anyone wanna post the .apk?
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hahah.
Well all of a sudden during the authentication step mine is telling me there is an update available and says update or no thanks. If i click update it takes me to the market with a search for the publisher which doesn't return wikitude drive (nor is it available anymore if i search for it) and if i click don't update, it says auth failed and doesn't let me do anything.
Maybe a glitch? Maybe they revoked the beta?
Edit: Just found this on their website.
May 21, 2010 in News
Fellow testers,
Thank you for participating in our Wikitude Beta Test phase and also thank you for the great feedback!
** Currently Wikitude Drive does not work because the routing server is disabled **
Noooooo!
I guess I'll just run the Camera app with the Navigation in the Background for now.
is it full? I cannot see it on the market, only the browser....
Can anyone post the apk?
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=685332
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Edit: and before people ask, I don't think sharing the apk is a good idea. It definitely does an online authentication check every time you run it.
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r34p3rex said:
Can anyone post the apk?
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djbrutale said:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=685332
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I don't think it's a good idea. Unless someone is willing to hack it to get around the activation step, it is definitely doing an online check against their servers every time you use the app. Color me paranoid, but I suspect they are keeping a close eye on the activation server
There have been cases of closed beta's being pulled before for people sharing APK files, and I have a feeling it would not take long to shut this down if people start doing that.
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I don't think it's a good idea. Unless someone is willing to hack it to get around the activation step, it is definitely doing an online check against their servers every time you use the app. Color me paranoid, but I suspect they are keeping a close eye on the activation server
There have been cases of closed beta's being pulled before for people sharing APK files, and I have a feeling it would not take long to shut this down if people start doing that.
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For those, who have a beta version. The server is now up again.
please be patient, there are only a few slots for beta testers.
the user amount on the server is limited, if its full -> you'll get a messeage: authentification faild.
Have a safe test drive!
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For those, who have a beta version. The server is now up again.
please be patient, there are only a few slots for beta testers.
the user amount on the server is limited, if its full -> you'll get a messeage: authentification faild.
Have a safe test drive!
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Thanks! Working great here again, I take it you are with or associated with the wikitude team?
Looking forward to giving it a solid test when I get out of work tonight!
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Thanks! Working great here again, I take it you are with or associated with the wikitude team?
Looking forward to giving it a solid test when I get out of work tonight!
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Yes, I'm.
We have already received many constructive feedbacks.
*switch Miles/Meter
*Search in Addressbook for destination
*....
I'm sure we will fix the bugs soon and fill the app with new features!
For those who couldn't get the app, here is a little demo video:
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Yes, I'm.
We have already received many constructive feedbacks.
*switch Miles/Meter
*Search in Addressbook for destination
*....
I'm sure we will fix the bugs soon and fill the app with new features!
For those who couldn't get the app, here is a little demo video:
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Both of these were first 2 things I noticed/thought of when playing around with this app. Another thing, tho probably a lot more complex, would be options to tweak the route/routing algorithm. IE, avoid toll roads, stay on highway, avoid highways. If feasible, this would be a great enhancement!
Congrats on creating such a unique and useful app!
quick question regarding this app, is it using gps signal or does it require 3g/2g data?
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quick question regarding this app, is it using gps signal or does it require 3g/2g data?
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It requires GPS Signal to get your current position.
The internet connection e.g 3G/2G/HSDPA/WLAN... is used to calculate the route.
If you leave the route during navigation, the route will be recalculated. this also uses the internet connection.
A 100km long stretch takes about 50kb traffic.
I'm also a little concerned about the amount of data used.
As shown in the video, it is also able to use a 3D-map (used during night ect), is this map downloaded dynamically, or do you purchase a certain map (like western Europe)?
If possible I would like to buy a map once and for all, in order to save on data.
Any way to get this in scandinavia? Its only available through market, and i cant access the paid apps sections from Norway
It has some big updates from last version, and i want it realy bad.
try to contact the developer
It's now running at v3.02, although to be fair I can't see any difference between this and the previous v3.01.... purely fix's one would assume.
The only thing which annoys me is each time it's updated it kills my settings and you have to go through the whole procedure again... i.e. Location, Clock skin, Weather Skin, and all other manner of boxes to tick/configure.
Why it does not draw from previous info beats me.... but I suppose that's the downside in a widget.
lagu805 said:
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I did, he said no other way than market :/
Market enabler
speedweed said:
I did, he said no other way than market :/
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Hi,
Install Market enabler, downloadable from google code.
This lets you fake another operator. works nicely!
Unsure about linking. Please search.
(Touch Pro/Froyo)
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It's now running at v3.02, although to be fair I can't see any difference between this and the previous v3.01.... purely fix's one would assume.
The only thing which annoys me is each time it's updated it kills my settings and you have to go through the whole procedure again... i.e. Location, Clock skin, Weather Skin, and all other manner of boxes to tick/configure.
Why it does not draw from previous info beats me.... but I suppose that's the downside in a widget.
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It doesnt save settings? That sounds like a drag :/
trondjl said:
Hi,
Install Market enabler, downloadable from google code.
This lets you fake another operator. works nicely!
Unsure about linking. Please search.
(Touch Pro/Froyo)
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Thanks for the tip, tried that, but when i buy it, it just gets stuck on "Authorizing Purchase", and nothing happens :/
Tried two different creditcards, no go.
speedweed said:
It doesnt save settings? That sounds like a drag :/
Thanks for the tip, tried that, but when i buy it, it just gets stuck on "Authorizing Purchase", and nothing happens :/
Tried two different creditcards, no go.
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Not being able to purchase items really infuriates me.
Developers harp on (rightly so though) about supporting them and not falling foul to piracy but when you come up against stumbling blocks such as this it's no wonder certain titles get pirated.
Now I do not condone any form of piracy FULL STOP but in your case if the developer will not offer you the chance to pay other than the Market and you can not obtain it legally through pay sources then a search would 'possibly' bring up a pirated version.
I tell you this NOT to entice you to do this but because a Google search does list it as available.
What you do with it is entirely up to you..........
Thanks for all the tips
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It's now running at v3.02, although to be fair I can't see any difference between this and the previous v3.01.... purely fix's one would assume.
The only thing which annoys me is each time it's updated it kills my settings and you have to go through the whole procedure again... i.e. Location, Clock skin, Weather Skin, and all other manner of boxes to tick/configure.
Why it does not draw from previous info beats me.... but I suppose that's the downside in a widget.
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The only time Beautiful Widgets didn't save my settings was after a major version upgrade (like updating from 2.x to 3.0). All other updates carried over my settings perfectly.
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The only time Beautiful Widgets didn't save my settings was after a major version upgrade (like updating from 2.x to 3.0). All other updates carried over my settings perfectly.
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Yes, you are quite right. It was the transition from version 2 to 3 which caused the problem.
Not sure what I thinking of at the time.
Just recived an email from worldmate and it is now officially out for Android.
I used to use this App on my P800/900 & my X1. Its essential for anyone who travels a lot.
We have some big news.
We’ve been working on it for a while, listening to your suggestions and using your feedback to improve our product and now that the beta stage is over, we are pleased to announce that WorldMate has finally arrived on the Android Market!
So if you want to switch over to Android, or have already done so, WorldMate can now come with you!
WorldMate for Android includes:
Support for your full travel itinerary
WorldMate automatically builds your itinerary and synchronizes it to Android phonse for easy and immediate access.
Daily weather and travel notifications
WorldMate for Android conveniently alerts you daily, helping you manage all your trips with ease. The Personal Travel Assistant allows you to view current as well as upcoming trips, your meetings and weather forecasts-all in one screen.
Flight Reminders
WorldMate’s flight reminder notifies you 4 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart, making sure you always make that plane. The reminder will provide you with details regarding your flight, as well as button you can click to check your flight status through flightstats.com
Safe travels,
The WorldMate Team
www.worldmate.com
Well Just installed it and its not what it used to be.
It used to have the function to check flights by flight number this seems to be gone. You could also pick a departure and arrival airports and dates and it would show you all the different flights you could take, again gone.
The weather forcast is nice but could do with a widget.
I just can not find it in the Market even trying to scan the barcode. No use! Is there any other way to get it?
yeah this got changed alot. it more web interface now
When I tried to search for a hotel in Amsterdam it show me only one hotel whatever my search criteria was. Strange!!!
Flight search is a big loss. I totally agree.
did you find it on the market? cuz I cant seem to find it anywhere
In my opinion it would be very hard to perfect something like this.
And they may have put more information on one country and just left little for another.
Which is quite careless if they have done that.
I may try and test it later if I can find the .apk file format and install on my phone.
Will give my review on this application later.
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did you find it on the market? cuz I cant seem to find it anywhere
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Look at their web site. There is a QR code to downlad it from the market.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Look at their web site. There is a QR code to downlad it from the market.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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did that and still it found nothing on the market
Anyone who looks for the installation file. See attachment.
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did that and still it found nothing on the market
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"I cannot see all free apps in the market" mentioned by a lot of people. Maybe you are one of them.
I can see it on the market.
thanks
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Anyone who looks for the installation file. See attachment.
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Thanks a million
Worldmate
Yup I've been using worldmate for some time now. Its Okay
Has anyone tried Pageonce Travel ??
anyone have worldmate for Android 1.6?
anyone have worldmate for Android 1.6? please provide with my thanks!
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anyone have worldmate for Android 1.6? please provide with my thanks!
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Try the apk from page 1. It must be for 1.6 since the day that it showed up, 2.1 update wasn't distributed.
I prefer the Symbian version than this.....
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I prefer the Symbian version than this.....
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Agreed. This Worldmate version is a pale shadow of the previous versions. I uninstalled it.
I know this sounds strange, but I really like the footprints program. Honestly, its one of the reasons, I stay with HTC. Anyway, in the users manual it says that it is included. It also tells you how to use it, but I cannot find these options anywhere on my phone. Are you also missing HTC Footprints program? Or do I just need to reset to get it back. Can someone tell me if you have footprints or not?
Thanks
Garrett
i had the same issue when i got my phone yesterday
turns out they have folded in footprints into 'Locations'
if you open up locations there is a slidebar at the bottom to go to Footprints
hope this helps!
Thanks for the response, where is locations? I hate to seem so dumb? But I still dont understand?
it is an app that comes pre-installed
look for 'Locations' in the application list
it has an icon that looks like a Red Pin sticking in a map.
If i helped please thank me --->
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Thanks for the response, where is locations? I hate to seem so dumb? But I still dont understand?
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If you have the US version of the phone it was removed
Thanks, that explains it! Hate it thou!
Garrett
xnifex said:
If you have the US version of the phone it was removed
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Any way for us to get it?
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Any way for us to get it?
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Maybe some magic will be worked after permanent root/bootloader is unlocked. Locations looks cool, and it makes me sad that Locations isn't on the US phone.
Keep your fingers crossed!
oh, that's a shame!
well look on the bright side, at least locations doesn't mess up your Calendar and Contacts integration with google maps!
now if i ever click on the location button in calendar it opens HTC Locations insted of google maps and it can never find the address i entered! It is terrible that i can't set google maps to do it instead
Wonder if its possible for somebody to pull it from a non us sensation now?