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HTC should make FaceBook App

I deactivated my Facebook account because I didn't have time to use it and the microsoft facebook on my phone wasn't the best (why leave information up on a site that you don't have time to check/change?).
If HTC develops a Facebook app or a tab for the HD2 in the awesome way they do things, I probably will start facebook again.

I agree. I'm not hating or anything, but facebook has a much broader use than Twitter and it would be nice to be able to communicate people who actually matters to you rather than following some celeb or industry giant (be it Paris Hilton or Peter Chou).

theomni said:
I deactivated my Facebook account because I didn't have time to use it and the microsoft facebook on my phone wasn't the best (why leave information up on a site that you don't have time to check/change?).
If HTC develops a Facebook app or a tab for the HD2 in the awesome way they do things, I probably will start facebook again.
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if you check the topaz and rhodium threads you'll find htc have a facebook app just not like the twitter tab. its integrated into your contacts if you have a search you'll find out more. also if you go to x.faceboom.com you can access it via opera and it looks like the iphone version

I dont have either phone (TD2 or Pro2)... TF3D allows you just to check status of that particular contact... am I right so far??? also it will not allow you to comment etc.. on that status.
But what most of us will like is some something similar to the twitter tab, a complete status update of all your friends (most recent) and allows you to comment etc.. without the need to open an app or a browser... wishfull thinking maybe

HTC shouldn't be doing anything now except getting the WM6.5 rom for the Diamond 2 released.

yep. like i said though. best bet so far is the mobile site atm. the x.facebook.com is better than the m.facebook version.
ps it seems microsoft have updated the facebook app on marketplace. I check the version numbers of both and the new one is 1.1 but they both look the same to me

PretoriaPhil said:
HTC shouldn't be doing anything now except getting the WM6.5 rom for the Diamond 2 released.
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good point lol

agent.m said:
the x.facebook.com is better than the m.facebook version.
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I just tried it in mini opera 4.2, and it's not recognizing the address. Is the domain still live?

obededom said:
I just tried it in mini opera 4.2, and it's not recognizing the address. Is the domain still live?
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I just was on it but I was using Opera Mobile.. give that a go

Consider fring. It has a facebook add-in (although I don't use it so can't recommend). I do like fring for voip and integrating social networking functions in one place, though. Try it, you might like it.

[REQUEST] GOOD facebook app for 2.1

are there any good facebook apps for 2.1? i have a rooted n1 running the latest cyanogenmod and all of the facebook apps ive used suck. babbler has no notifications. bloo has the same problem plus more and the official android app is even as advanced as babbler or bloo. any suggestions

bloo works fine afaik. the best alternative available.

arctu said:
bloo works fine afaik. the best alternative available.
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bloo gives me instant notifications

i get instant notifications but when i click the notification it shows i have no comments or no likes. thats weird. idk why mines is different

I wish Bloo had a widget =[

anyone else running cyanogen 5.0.5.3 and having problems with bloo or babbler? and if so do you know any facebook apps that work well?

b33zy682 said:
are there any good facebook apps for 2.1? i have a rooted n1 running the latest cyanogenmod and all of the facebook apps ive used suck. babbler has no notifications. bloo has the same problem plus more and the official android app is even as advanced as babbler or bloo. any suggestions
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I'm with you buddy. The native app sucks, no video uploads, wonky scrolling, no notifications. Bloo sucks too, it doesn't post comments when they've been posted, can't see who "likes" statuses, Babbler's even worse. Pisses me off that FB just wants a good iPhone app and forgets that some folks do not want the bloody fruit phone.

the best is actually... touch.facebook.com

i used to use fBook but it no longer keeps me logged in, so i went through a bunch *bloo, babbler ect.. but found "Facebook Touch" from the market is what i wanted and works.
i usually open it and go to the bottom and click "mobile" then i get an easy to use facebook that gives me notifications on the top.

Touch seems pretty good. Thanks for that. Are there no apps that allow you to tag photos? I'm mean really? LOL!

arctu said:
the best is actually... touch.facebook.com
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+1 on this one too. and ebuddy for fb chat seems fine as well

arctu said:
the best is actually... touch.facebook.com
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touch site stopped working for countries outside of US since last week or so.

faizalmzain said:
touch site stopped working for countries outside of US since last week or so.
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no it is still working for me ...

+1 for bloo, seems to be the best. I also have Facebook photo sync so it will download photos to my contacts for caller ID which bloo doesn't do.

faizalmzain said:
touch site stopped working for countries outside of US since last week or so.
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stop spreading rumors.
works fine. always will. unless country blocks it.
as for tagging photos, again use Facebook Touch from marketplace, then at the bottom click full page and just do it that way.

I am getting FACEBOOK error?? on FROYO

My stock froyo facebook app was working perfect and today will not fetch data. Even after I cleared it and re-logged in.
Any one else having problems??
Facebook app no theme, Paul obriens rom rooted

terminatorxman said:
My stock froyo facebook app was working perfect and today will not fetch data. Even after I cleared it and re-logged in.
Any one else having problems??
Facebook app no theme, Paul obriens rom rooted
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I think this is a problem on their servers (Facebook) as I have the same issue on 5.0.7.1 and from what I have found it randomly fixes itself after a few days somehow in most cases. First time it happened to me as well.
The message that I get is something like "An error had occurred while fetching data [null]"
Do you get a similar message?

ye same problem for me as of last night ~10pm GMT

I also have this problem on CM 5.0.6
Probably facecbook issue.

I get that as well but i'm on CM507 and it was working!

Yup!
Same error code!
Thanks
I was about to reload some stuff

Doesn't seem to be wanting to fetch data. It's a facebook issue. I really do hope a new optimised app for froyo will be out soon, and bring more goodies to the table. This app is starting to feel old (not to mention the bugs)

Pawl03 said:
Doesn't seem to be wanting to fetch data. It's a facebook issue. I really do hope a new optimised app for froyo will be out soon, and bring more goodies to the table. This app is starting to feel old (not to mention the bugs)
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Yeah, defiantly seems to be a server issue on their side, nothing much you can really do other then try touch.facebook.com and use that as a bookmark and place it on your home screen or something.

Same here and I'm on 5.0.6 and I also think it's a facebook issue.
Side note: This maybe old but anyone seen the option to 'download facebook for Nexus One' at the bottom of the mobile site? it just takes me to a blank page.

Yeah same issue as of a few hours ago on the stock leaked FroYo. Glad it's not just me, lol. The weird thing is the widget is updating!

good thing we have flash to access the real website

I think its a mobile facebook issue.. My gf's Cliq and a buddy's BB Curve have been having issues since last night as well as my N1

Yeah it must be a facebook issue. I am having the same error on my froyo nexus one, and my 2.1 htc hero. Very wierd that the widget still updates. Come one facebook, release a REAL facebook app for android.

Possibly because of the new privacy changes.

Whew - someone else having the same problems!
I installed Froyo last night and Facebook worked fine for the first few hours, but starting late last night it's been having the "Fetching" problems.
Go figure?

*sigh* I bet this has something to do with it:
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/05/27/facebook-releases-sdk-android/

I am also having this error. Very annoying!
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RixKliq said:
*sigh* I bet this has something to do with it:
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/05/27/facebook-releases-sdk-android/
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Interesting.
Seriously hope this improves FB for Android.
Its doo doo balls right now.

Doing the same thing for my girlfriend and a friend with Droids so it's Facebook.
I surmise there's an update coming soon for the official app that uses the new Facebook Android APIs including the new facebook graph API.
Let's hope they include chat soon too...

Same problem. Installed FB Touch as replacement meanwhile.
I also have problems with my email app. It force closes easily. Annoying.

PUSH Notifications for Facebook Fix!

Yes! Finally we have Push notifications for Facebook AND Twitter After the new facebook update, you might have noticed you are forced to have your facebook sync every 5, 10, 30 etc. minutes? Yeah, drove me insane too. Well there is now a fix. This is not my software. But it WORKS! and thats all that matters right? Make sure you check the "Unknown Sources" tab in Settings -> Application BEFORE you download to allow you to install this app. Browse this link below on your andorid device, download the small .APK, and install. Simple as that. Let me know if it works for you! Also, follow me on twitter @rosenbachera
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What app gives you twitter push notifications?
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hmm
did you try this already?
will this work for emails, yahoomail,gmail, etc etc?

I keep getting an error message when trying to register an account. Also, on the site they say they done have twitter support just yet. I like the idea though and I hope everything gets sorted out. I'd pay money for twitter push notifications.
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I keep getting an error that just says "Some Error Occured" when I finish step 4 of making a new account when I repeat my password. Everything is exactly as it should be...

Doesn't work i get that stupid some error msg, nice beta rofl
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ihackyourtech said:
What app gives you twitter push notifications?
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This app SHOULD also give twitter push updates, if not, TweetCaster has PUSH notifications for ALL andorid devices

lampz said:
hmm
did you try this already?
will this work for emails, yahoomail,gmail, etc etc?
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Instead of using the Gmail app for you phone, use the "Email app". Go to settings -> accounts -> Add Account -> and click on "Email" not "Gmail" After you set up your vaious emails. Go to the "email" app on your homescreen, then click the "menu" key with the four squares to bring up the dropbox, click "email delivery" then check Data Push Let me know if it works

kevin2516 said:
Doesn't work i get that stupid some error msg, nice beta rofl
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I apologize, I will contact the developer. I will keep you this thread in the loop.

Errors
It looks like many of you are getting registration errors, I apologize for the inconvenience. I will contact the developer this afternoon and hopefully use my dev. knowledge to get it up and running soon! Keep in mind, you will have to uninstall the current version and download the new one once it releases. Thank you for your help.

rosenbaa29 said:
This app SHOULD also give twitter push updates, if not, TweetCaster has PUSH notifications for ALL andorid devices
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TweetCaster uses PUSH for notifications? Isn't not stated on their website.

As far as I know. I have been getting Push notifs. with that app. Running Droid Pro 2.2.1. Give it a shot, let me know if it works for you

Wow... didn't know that TweetCaster has push notifications.. not bad..

bryant_16 said:
Wow... didn't know that TweetCaster has push notifications.. not bad..
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We are still in question on that one. Maybe mine updates every 5 mins? ill take a look, let me know if u get push notifs. on yours. Really, android needs to fix the Push Issue hah.

thanx! man this is awesome!

Omnichron said:
thanx! man this is awesome!
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No, thank YOU for being an Andorid user! If only I was paid to say that

rosenbaa29 said:
As far as I know. I have been getting Push notifs. with that app. Running Droid Pro 2.2.1. Give it a shot, let me know if it works for you
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Handmark today released TweetCaster, a feature-rich Twitter application available for Android smartphones. TweetCaster makes "tweeting" from Android-based smartphones fast, easy and fun, delivering a simple, yet comprehensive Twitter experience. In addition to all the standard features needed to enjoy a complete mobile Twitter experience, TweetCaster offers: multiple Twitter account integration, retweets, Twitter lists, push notifications for tweets, mentions and direct messages as well as offline tweet caching, URL shortening (and previews), photo upload, threaded direct messages and font/theme customization.
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Source: http://www.smartphonegurus.com/forums/topic/9157-handmark-release-tweetcaster-android/
Ermmmm .... I'm surprised if it's true that TweetCaster makes use of PUSH. Will give it a try.
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If I untick "Auto-Refresh", my Notification tab is ungrey. Means it will not even notifiy me at all. But if I tick Auto-Refresh, it ask me for a timing to refresh.
So isn't that still pulling?

Any news from the dev?

BryanChung said:
Source: http://www.smartphonegurus.com/forums/topic/9157-handmark-release-tweetcaster-android/
Ermmmm .... I'm surprised if it's true that TweetCaster makes use of PUSH. Will give it a try.
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If I untick "Auto-Refresh", my Notification tab is ungrey. Means it will not even notifiy me at all. But if I tick Auto-Refresh, it ask me for a timing to refresh.
So isn't that still pulling?
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Looks like TweetCaster does not support push sorry! Let me take a look at what twitter apps do support Push, if any.

Mr.L09 said:
Any news from the dev?
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Sent him an email this morning, nothing yet. I will let you know!

Fixing Facebook Push Notifications for Android

Hey people I use the facebook app a pretty good bit on my sensation although the push notifications only worked maybe 10 % of the time... it's really agravating and i knew it was suppose to work and i knew my buddies using iphones get push notifications EVERY time, so i googled the problem, and it seems the push notifications ot working on android isnt just a sense thing its an android thing all together.. facebook has working apps for blackberry and iphone why there lazy a$$ refuses to fix the android app is beyond me but untill they do here is a fix... I know it sounds crazy and is a slight pain in the ass but know it does work for me and obviousy a bunch of others.. i found this by just googling "fixing facebook notifications for android" and since ive done this i havent missed a single notification... although when i do this for my tablet the phone quits getting the push notifications but when i log out of the facebook app on my tablet i recieve the notifications on my phone again.. i know wierd right... but ive tested this stuff for some days now and although i dont know why it works the way it does it does work like i say it does... your case may be different but ive done it for my phone my girls and my homeboyz phone..
To do this all you need is a computer and an internet connection, the first article i found does it the same way but the second one you can do the same thing just using a computer, *It uses the blackberry facebook app to complete the workaround* I know i know it sounds crazy but IT WORKS! anyways here is the link follow the directions to the T and you should never miss another facebook notification on your sensation again, how it works who knows.. but it does.. anyways just hit the thanks button.. thanks
One thing, when you log into facebook on the computer as per the instructions, i didnt see blackberry facebook app in applications tab... i did see it in the notifications tab, and i had to click it there to check it!
Kinda a check list of things to make sure you do...
1. log out off facebook app on android
2. remove facebook account in account/sync settings
3. clear facebook data in settings/applications/manage apps
3. log in blackberry app/ click the yes for notifications inside blackberry app
4. log out off blackberry app
5. go on computer login facebook make sure the blackberry smartphone check box is checked in either apps and notifications i only seen the one in notifications, but check both
6. log in android app
7. Profit!
just a reminder list check out the site...
http://www.androidnz.net/2011/11/how-to-enable-push-notifications-in.html
2/17/2012 With the latest update to Android for facebook in the market Push Notifications is suppose to be fixed!
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gonna give this bad boy a try
Will report back my findings
edit: tried and it didn't work for me....gonna ask a buddy of mine over at the local Vodafone shop and see if he has a Blackberry to play with, and I'll let him in on the trick with Facebook for Android...

taffypride said:
gonna give this bad boy a try
Will report back my findings
edit: tried and it didn't work for me....gonna ask a buddy of mine over at the local Vodafone shop and see if he has a Blackberry to play with, and I'll let him in on the trick with Facebook for Android...
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one thing i did find... when you log into facebook on the computer i didnt see blackberry facebook app in applications tab... i did see it in the notifications tab, and i had to click it there!
did you clear data on facebook app and remove the facebook account from your acounts/sync settings, i did been working all day..

note that so far is not working on ics, let me try one more time....

I haven't had any problems with Facebook notifications, now my exchange mail is another story but that is a known bug in 4.0.3
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Too bad I don't know anyone who got a Blackberry

2/17/2012 With the latest update to Android for facebook in the market Push Notifications is suppose to be fixed!

KingDavid63 said:
2/17/2012 With the latest update to Android for facebook in the market Push Notifications is suppose to be fixed!
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And it still doesn't work....
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This issue is also resolved HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386394
Worked perfectly for me, sometimes you still have to disable Facebook for Blackberry and re-enable it but it works!

I moved straight to Android from Blackberry, and have never had problems with push notifications. People that have never had a BB before need to start making fun of their friends that do have it and start begging

I've been around every setting I can find (On the website) put ticks in all the boxes for the app itself but I receive no notifications on my phone about any facebook content.
Will try this BB method tonight.

So does this work on ICS or not... Last thing you said is you'll try it

zmfl said:
So does this work on ICS or not... Last thing you said is you'll try it
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It works
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I too did this fix after doing some googling!
I had never had push notifications working properly.
Went to a local phone shop that had a load of blackberries out and signed into one then signed back out. Now works perfectly using ARHD 6.6.3. Get all the push notifications.
Phil

Sweet!
I'll try it as soon as I get home

Yep just sign into the facebook app with a blackberry and after that I notice the android notifications are much more reliable ... Something to do with permissions

Why not just use Friendcaster? It's faster, far less ugly and has push notifications enabled.
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Should work on a Blackberry Playbook?

Definitely works!
Used a virtual blackberry
Also, the latest Facebook update didn't fix this...

Hi guys.
I have tried this solution on my sgs2 with ICS.
I did all the steps on blackberry simulator, and i have blackberry smartphone check box only in my notifications in facebook settings, but it's not in the applications :/
any ideas why?