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ok coming from a blackberry to Android I have to say the Facebook app sucks when ever I get a notification ,yes it appear but it doesn't notify me on a comment and when I do open it it opens in the web browser. what's up with this its just stupid, the blackberry app was much better than this it would open the Facebook app when you opened the notification. is there any plan In the pipe line to improve this or even any mods I can use to improve this? sorry for any grammar typed on my phone in under 2 mins LOL.
There are some 3rd party facebook apps. Babbler (paid and Lite) and Bloo. I haven't really tried them so I don't know how good they are.
just downloading now will update on what its like
that's the perfect app takes a little setting up but if your having problems just ask me and ill be more than happy to give you a hand
Which app did you try? I downloaded Babbler Lite after replying and I like it much better than the official app. I haven't decided if it's worth getting the paid version yet though.
yeah im using babble lite its much better than normal Facebook I think I might buy full version just to support the devs who have made such a great app
Yeah, I'm thinking I'll end up buying this app. It's definitely the best FB app I have used.
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im having trouble setting up babbler, i have the full version. when i log in through babbler it just stays on the same screen that says babbler for android or something.
can someone help ?
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im having trouble setting up babbler, i have the full version. when i log in through babbler it just stays on the same screen that says babbler for android or something.
can someone help ?
thanks
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ok well I did it thru the browser I had to go to the application thru Facebook on the browser (just search babbler on Facebook) and accept it and all then go to the application on your device and accept some more and then it all worked hope this help. they really need to sort this out this is the only big downfall with this app. anyway any problems anyone just pm me
Actually, I didn't have to go through the browser at all. I think the issue is that you have to scroll all the way to the bottom on the screen that seems to be just sitting there. At the bottom you will see the allow button.
thanks got it working.
i hope there is an update to the official facebook app for android so its like the one for the iphone which is pretty much perferct.
gurdz said:
thanks got it working.
i hope there is an update to the official facebook app for android so its like the one for the iphone which is pretty much perferct.
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yeah you just need to wait till people begin to use android and it will begin to get the updates, i mean look at iphone apps there amazing cause that is THE thing atm, and blackberries also have a good following so the apps for that are normally ok, but as android is getting bigger and better ( imho its alredy the best) the apps will come rolling in like they did for the iphone/ipad
i just downloaded th lite version but i cant seem to get te notifications to work on mytouch,
rbaggio00 said:
i just downloaded th lite version but i cant seem to get te notifications to work on mytouch,
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have you logged in properly and everything?
yes im pretty sure i did, i also tried to install bloo, and still no notifications.
yes im pretty sure i did, i also tried to install bloo, and still no notifications.
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have you made sure you've gone imho tbd setting and enabled the notifications?
gurdz said:
thanks got it working.
i hope there is an update to the official facebook app for android so its like the one for the iphone which is pretty much perferct.
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Agreed, I wish there was some way to just port the Iphone FB app over to Android lol
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 was woundering the Facebook app that came with the HTC is crap imo you can't see all the posts that people post on your status....
Anyone tell me why and advice me something else?
I also would like to know how?, I dont want change the original ROM.
thanks
Im afraid thats the best you will get for now unless you just use the facebook mobile or facebook touch site on your phone. Just save it as a favourite in the internet tab.
use m.facebook.com with your browser, so much better and easier!
Cool thanks, do you think they will update the windows one?
Mikee B
Metta24 said:
I was woundering the Facebook app that came with the HTC is crap imo you can't see all the posts that people post on your status....
Anyone tell me why and advice me something else?
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Yes there is a better one, if you download o!market free software program, once this is done then search for ' Official facebook app' this one is just like the PC version.
See Link : http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/omarket/
alot better thankyou!
Yeah I really was surprised when I received my HD2 on release day and it had the older version of Facebook. I was glad that HSPL was released the next day so I could have the newer version cooked in. I know that that there is the Cab but apps always work better when cooked in.
Thanks what do you mean by CAP?
Just use your web-browser and the full site? That's what I do at least.
Tunay said:
use m.facebook.com with your browser, so much better and easier!
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Optionally download new version 1.2 and it replaces existing facebook.exe file adn u can see the comments and its faster too. I am using the replaced version
rahulganatra said:
Optionally download new version 1.2 and it replaces existing facebook.exe file adn u can see the comments and its faster too. I am using the replaced version
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Were can I download this from?
Download Omarket .. then searcb for the official facebook app , it works great.
i just use FIM (facebook instant messenger) works like a charm and has m.facebook integrated into it
rahulganatra said:
Optionally download new version 1.2 and it replaces existing facebook.exe file adn u can see the comments and its faster too. I am using the replaced version
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Were did you download this from?
Metta24 said:
Were did you download this from?
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I dont know what they are talking about. I downloaded just what they said from the omarket place and its the exact same thing.
Actually, it's the one on omarket is version 1.7, while microsoft marketplace has 1.2
jas0nw0ng said:
I dont know what they are talking about. I downloaded just what they said from the omarket place and its the exact same thing.
Actually, it's the one on omarket is version 1.7, while microsoft marketplace has 1.2
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You're right lol, I'm just going to use m.facebook.com its just as good and it does not take ages to load pictures.
DramatikBeats said:
i just use FIM (facebook instant messenger) works like a charm and has m.facebook integrated into it
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FIM is great!!! Chat works really well, you get Notifications, Status Updates, Photos - everything!!! I wouldnt waste my time with the MS one, its completely useless in comparison.
Those in the whatsapp beta for Android should update your software ASAP, because they just put in push functionality for everyone with a 2.2 phone. Is this the only software so far not from google to actually use the 2.2 push function? (C2DM and the likes do not count)
how is it different to what its doing now?? i shall update soon after i finish charging
JexL said:
how is it different to what its doing now?? i shall update soon after i finish charging
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It doesn't poll like the old version anymore, and after some testing, I am getting my messages a little faster, because there is usually a 10-20 second delay when the app is sleeping, but this time it's like a 2-3 second after my friend sends me the text via whatsapp.
ahh right so there would be better battery life too??
Is the beta app available? Have they mentioned a release date?
Thanks
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Whatsapp is probably one of the most useful apps for someone coming from a blackberry and misses BBMs. The difference is the speed but the main upside is that it's crossplatformed. Also the app is good for people that travel and have an open wifi spot. Free messaging to friends back home is well worth it.
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ahh right so there would be better battery life too??
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Definitely!
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Is the beta app available? Have they mentioned a release date?
Thanks
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Nope, but it should be within the next few months, it's already very stable other than some of the extra stuff like backgrounds, etc.
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Whatsapp is probably one of the most useful apps for someone coming from a blackberry and misses BBMs. The difference is the speed but the main upside is that it's crossplatformed. Also the app is good for people that travel and have an open wifi spot. Free messaging to friends back home is well worth it.
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Yeah, since I have quite a few friends with an iphone and BB, I'm able to send them messages via my data plan.
AppBrain's Fastweb Installer uses C2DM too for installation of applications from your PC browser.
Anything that uses C2DM is immediately interesting, I'll check it out!
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Those in the whatsapp beta for Android should update your software ASAP, because they just put in push functionality for everyone with a 2.2 phone. Is this the only software so far not from google to actually use the 2.2 push function? (C2DM and the likes do not count)
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I believe Pingchat uses push notifications. Works well on my Desire.
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I believe Pingchat uses push notifications. Works well on my Desire.
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It's not using the same type of 2.2 push unfortunately.
hows it different?
EDIT: also seems like there are sometimes big delays between messages. whatsapp keeps disconnecting in the new version
I had to revert back to an older verison I believe. Newest version yesterday kept logging me off also and messages were stalled until I sent one out then they'd all come in.
Looked on the changelog and they took off the "Push Notifications"
Currently running: v1.0.6138
I'm using whatsapp on 2.1. working pretty well so far. ... thinking of getting 2.2 but no sense UI ROM for hero yet.
can we have a link to the apps apk?
Aww man, they removed push notifications via C2DM and the reason was they need to give google a quota? I have no idea what that means.
http://beta.whatsapp.com/test/7/WhatsApp.html
* google push disabled -- we need quota from google
really, what's the difference/advantage of using C2DM. i dont understand what's going on in the background.
Yepp.... just downloaded the APK from the link provided above... You can download and install it, but when it asks for your display name, you will get a message that says "Unauthorized beta user, DO NOT E-MAIL US", or something like that.
That's too bad because I loved it on my BB to chat with my iPhone friends, you would think that it would be easier and faster to create an app for Android and it would already be out in the market !!
it works!! everyone gets that message just wait till tommorrow and try again and it will work. Heaps of people have had success using this method. dont give up so easily
updated yesterday and they've been approved for the push notification via GOOGLE's c2dm.
Only thing i've noticed is that the app unlike iPhone's version doesn't time out while it's in the background. So it seems like you're always logged in. This could be corrected by a task manager app to kill the app but once you receive a new message it auto logs you on and double check marks the message as read.
I think i just rooted my transformer..? I can access the superuser and use some of my apps from my nexus one.. I also was successful installing the new CFW Revolver 3.0 ...
I was happy with everything until i found out i cant install netflix + facebook. So now im trying to revert back to the original firmware, but iono what do download. I'd like to keep the Revolver firmware, but i prefer to use netflix + facebook..
Before i rooted this device, i was able to sync contact and have facebook, but now i cant download it off android market anymore. I didn't try netflix before i rooted it.
why can't you use nf and fb together? i have both and they work just great.
now both those apps are not available from market rooted or not. they are posted on this forum so just side load enjoy Revolver
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why can't you use nf and fb together? i have both and they work just great
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iono?
i cant find them in the android market...
lol u keep changing ur post.. >_< aite if u have the links for them.. i'll appreciated
and does this mean netflix and fb wont work on TF? and how come no one seems bothered by it >_<
dont think you read correctly... they both work they just aren't in the market. you simply search netflix 1.4 apk in google and download and install that same thing with facebook (not sure which version it is on)
here is fb
http://db.tt/zH1IhZY
and NF
http://db.tt/qmXgCHY
lol sorry about the edit. it didn't sounds the way i wanted it at first
mrevankyle said:
dont think you read correctly... they both work they just aren't in the market. you simply search netflix 1.4 apk in google and download and install that same thing with facebook (not sure which version it is on)
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he changed his reply which got me confused >_<
baseballfanz said:
here is fb
and NF
lol sorry about the edit. it didn't sounds the way i wanted it at first
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hey thanks i already googled it and download it.. I just didnt think about installing it the APK ways.. but y don't they have it in the market..? kinda weird.. those are popular apps...
or is it cuz we root our device that's why the netflix + facebook stuff is gone.. >.^
Facebook doesn't have a tablet-compatible app, and netflix isn't listed as compatible with the trasformer yet. Rooted or not, you can't install these from the market
AustinMartin said:
Facebook doesn't have a tablet-compatible app.
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Sure there is. Try FriendCaster. It's souped up just for Facebook. There's also FriendMe but others have said that FriendCaster has more features. So there you go...
As of today, FB for Android is back on the market for the Asus TF.
Some changes but still not that great IMO.
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Sure there is. Try FriendCaster. It's souped up just for Facebook. There's also FriendMe but others have said that FriendCaster has more features. So there you go
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He asked for a facebook app. To me that means officially released by facebook.
Which is moot now that facebook is available for tablets as of yesterday.