[UPDATE 3] Why isnt my Twitter Working, what does it mean & what can I do? [See Here]
Ok guys,
Many of you have or are finding out (depending on how much of a twit-a-holic you are) that you are having problems accessing twitter on various clients, inc HTC Peep, Motweets etc.
Sites around the web were getting splashed with a mysterious dialog Tuesday, thanks to a change in the way Twitter handles user authentication.
It states that a username and password are being requested by Twitter, with the unhelpful message, “Twitter API.” The same dialog has been spotted on ReadWriteWeb and even on Twitter’s own website.
In addition, users of some Twitter apps, including Twitter’s own Tweetie and BlackBerry apps, Tweetdeck and Twitterrific and HTC Peep have complained of Twitter login problems.
In the case of the website dialog, entering your username and password doesn’t do anything useful, and won’t make the dialog box go away. Indeed, it will often reappear several times during a session.
The cause of the troubl is a change in the way Twitter handles user authentication for remote sites and programs. Instead of giving a Facebook app your Twitter username and password, for instance, Twitter now requires the app use a protocol known as OAuth to hand you off to Twitter’s website. Once you’ve authorized Twitter to share your information with the other site or app, it hands a token back to that app, and the two can share information with each other.
The new, OAuth-based method is more secure and ultimately more reliable (for instance, you don’t have to update every Twitter app you use whenever you change your Twitter password).
However, now that Twitter has switched, programs and sites using the old authentication method are not working properly.
That includes websites using Twitter widgets with older code. These widgets, which embed the latest tweets from specific Twitter users, appear to rely on the old authentication method.
The solution should be simply to upgrade if possible. If you have old widget code on your website, go to Twitter.com and get a new widget embed code. Similarly, if you’re using a Twitter app that’s having login problems, the solution is almost certainly to upgrade to the latest version. Twitterrific’s developers, for instance, have spent the day urging the app’s many users to upgrade. Developers have known about the authentication switch for months now, and most have been able to release updated versions of their software that works properly with the new OAuth system.
People using HTC Peep have been getting the error message "incorrect username or password" whilst trying to post or update, which is even more frustrating when some other apps on the iphone for example work perfectly well.
This is what Twitter blog has to say : http://blog.twitter.com/2010/08/twitter-applications-and-oauth.html
Cool smart phone tweeted this today as word finally gets around : http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news6158.html
So, when will HTC be releasing a hotfix for Peep? Answer is I dont honestly know. Lots of people inc myself have been asking HTC exactly this but they arent giving anything away at the moment, but updates will be posted here.
If you guys hear anything, please feel free to post your info here.
Remember, try and be patient, HTC have only had 8 months to sort this out.........
Cheers.
Thanks timmy,
Great idea
Update
Ok guys a breif update from HTC & Twitter :
htc We know that Peep/Friend Stream are not working for some, and we apologize. Please bear with us while our developers are investigating.
about 12 hours ago via HootSuite
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htc Twitter is on the case! They are working on a fix for multiple mobile apps. Peep/Friend Stream should be back soon! http://ht.ly/2yiEq
about 7 hours ago via HootSuite
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From Twitter - Updates on the status of the Twitter service.
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Log-in issues for users of some mobile clients 11 hours ago
Users using certain Twitter clients are unable to Log in.
These clients include
- HTC Peep
- Moto BLUR
- Nokia Twitter apps
- Samsung devices (except for phones running Android OS)
- Huawei phones
We are working to resolve this issue.
Update at 7:30PM: This issue has been resolved.
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timmymarsh >> no guys Peep is not fixed yet! about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone
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So all in all, some progress is being made especially now that HTC have finally "come out" so to speak.
If anyones Peep is now working, please let us know
Greetz,
Tim.
UPDATE 2
Got this email from twitter today as im sure many of you did too..........
Hi @timmymarsh,
Over the coming weeks, we will be making two important updates that will impact how you interact with Twitter applications. We are sending this notice to all Twitter users to make sure you are aware of these changes.
What are applications?
There are over 250,000 applications built using the Twitter API. To use most applications, you first authorize the application to access your Twitter account, after which you can use it to read and post Tweets, discover new users and more. Applications come in many varieties, including desktop applications like TweetDeck, Seesmic, or EchoFon, websites such as TweetMeme, fflick, or Topsy, or mobile applications such as Twitter for iPhone, Twitter for Blackberry, or Foursquare.
Update 1: New authorization rules for applications
Starting August 31, all applications will be required to use “OAuth” to access your Twitter account.
What's OAuth?
OAuth is a technology that enables applications to access Twitter on your behalf with your approval without asking you directly for your password.
Desktop and mobile applications may still ask for your password once, but after that request, they are required to use OAuth in order to access your timeline or allow you to tweet.
What does this mean for me?
Applications are no longer allowed to store your password.
If you change your password, the applications will continue to work.
Some applications you have been using may require you to reauthorize them or may stop functioning at the time of this change.
All applications you have authorized will be listed at http://twitter.com/settings/connections.
You can revoke access to any application at any time from the list.
Update 2: t.co URL wrapping
In the coming weeks, we will be expanding the roll-out of our link wrapping service t.co, which wraps links in Tweets with a new, simplified link. Wrapped links are displayed in a way that is easier to read, with the actual domain and part of the URL showing, so that you know what you are clicking on. When you click on a wrapped link, your request will pass through the Twitter service to check if the destination site is known to contain malware, and we then will forward you on to the destination URL. All of that should happen in an instant.
You will start seeing these links on certain accounts that have opted-in to the service; we expect to roll this out to all users by the end of the year. When this happens, all links shared on Twitter.com or third-party apps will be wrapped with a t.co URL.
What does this mean for me?
A really long link such as http://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446563048 might be wrapped as http://t.co/DRo0trj for display on SMS, but it could be displayed to web or application users as amazon.com/Delivering- or as the whole URL or page title.
You will start seeing links in a way that removes the obscurity of shortened links and lets you know where each link will take you.
When you click on these links from Twitter.com or a Twitter application, Twitter will log that click. We hope to use this data to provide better and more relevant content to you over time.
Thanks for reading this important update. Come and check what's new at http://twitter.com.
Thanks,
The Twitter Team
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Now call me old fashioned, but they could have really sent this out a while ago rather than after the horse has bolted?
Greetz.
Update
First of all, if you havent been on twitter see the below posted yesterday :
*coolsmartphone HTC Peep - The bird is back: In the last few minutes it seems that HTC Peep is starting to… http://goo.gl/fb/oDsxC
about 10 hours ago via Google
*coolsmartphone Yes, this Tweet is from HTC Peep. It's back baby !
about 10 hours ago via HTC Peep
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*HTC Just in time for your weekend adventures, Peep and Friend Stream are up and running! Thanks to @Twitter, and to you all for your patience
about 9 hours ago via HootSuite
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@htc Any chance of hotfixing Sense 2.5 for Windows Mobile, so it can download tweets?
about 7 hours ago via web in reply to htc
*JVH3_XDA @htc The twitter tab still does not work on the Tilt 2 with the new ROM on your website. Did anyone try testing that?
about 8 hours ago via web in reply to htc
*orb3000 HTC Sense semi-working I can post but when try to update status same result: account forbidden...
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*wmexperts HTC Peeps are back up http://bit.ly/dgU9Dd
about 6 hours ago via twitterfeed
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timmymarsh @twitterapi @htc peep for Htc HD2 still does not work even after SR & clearing cache..account forbidden! Please test b4 saying it's fixed?!
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to twitterapi
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timmymarsh @htc @twitter i can post on htc peep but cannot receive any tweets, after sending or trying to update get error account forbidden, helps?
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to htc
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Ok so thats whats been happening.....
What does it mean? It appears that Peep is working for some but mostly not on windows mobile, confirmed on tilt2 and hd2......you can post a tweet but peep does not update or download any tweets "account forbidden". I have tried clearing the cache and soft resetting all have no effect.
So, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but peep on windows appears still to be mostly broken.
Please post your experiences here stating the client you use and device
Greetz.
HTC Sence Friends Twitter is back online! (for me)
He There,
After 2 days.. this morning HTC Sence Twitter on my HD2/Android is back alive and kicking!
On the WM rom it's not working!
Good info, thanks for that!
Grtz,
Same here on my Leo: Android yes, WM no...
not working
hi!!! my htc hd2 peep is still not working, unable to write or read!!! .... "acount forbiden"
hhheeeeelllllllppp
Still not working for me, ive searched for solutions but as i read here no any solution yet for HD2 EU/UK with HTCpeep?!
Im afraid there is nothing we can do apart from putting pressure on @HTC and @twitter (or @twitterapi) so by all means get tweating......
Guys, sorry no good news to report here. Gonna try emailing HTC again and twitter, cant hurt to keep chasing daily huh
When they get fed up of the constant comms they might do something about it!
timmymarsh said:
Guys, sorry no good news to report here. Gonna try emailing HTC again and twitter, cant hurt to keep chasing daily huh
When they get fed up of the constant comms they might do something about it!
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I've been doing the same and I'll keep sending emails to HTC Support and also writing to @htc. I hope this help making HTC fix the Peep problem that we are having on WM Sense.
OK, guys give us the email addresses to spam with our discontent !!!!!!!!!!
UPDATE
Guys,
Heard on twitter that the fix for win sense htc peep will be with us before Sunday.
Also had this back from HTC Support this morning :
Dear TIm Marsh,
Its coming. Wont be long, sorry for the delay.
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number 10xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Sincerely,
Jason
HTC
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So all we can do is wait and fingers crossed that it happens.
Greetz.
ElaineD said:
OK, guys give us the email addresses to spam with our discontent !!!!!!!!!!
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Try here: http://www.htc.com/www/CS_Mail.aspx.
Lol guys, i didnt say spam htc, i said hassle them, completely different
Lets wait until Sunday, then take things from there ok?
Greetz.
HTC is holding some sort of meet up party in London on the 15th (new phone launch maybe?)...Perhaps all in London should go and throw their phones on them with a note saying "Peep This" if it isn't fixed by Sunday
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hi!! let's hope it ends this week!!! wíll it update automaticly???!!!!
greetings!!!!
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Lol guys, i didnt say spam htc, i said hassle them, completely different
Lets wait until Sunday, then take things from there ok?
Greetz.
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I was teasing....
Ill believe it when i see it! why don't they post something somewhere that all twitter users can see, you know like their own TWITTER account?!!! why the hell have one if you're not going to use it to keep your customers informed!
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ehm, can i test this ?
got a tab to try it out on
Hi will try it
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Thanks. Sent Pm's with a link to download PulseLA.
If it will be easier I can send it to your e-mail so you can access the APK directly on your Phone/Tablet.
I'll test this out.
Sent from my Droid Incredible using xda premium
Installing now on my AT&T One X
EDIT:
Getting a white screen, when clicking on other tabs the loading animation plays but nothing happens. Clicking camera tab brings up 'create account' page. Notice a flashing 'camera roll' screen before creating account shows. Very iPhone-ish. Star = Favs? Finally loaded. Most of the other tabs don't. Just a lil advise, try to make the app as Android-ish as possible. A lot people hate, hate, hate direct iPhone ports to Android. At least have some sort of ICS elements in it.
P.S. Didnt sign-up.
This is actually the build for android and was not meant to be iPhone ish =[ However, we do need to go back in and redesign the app for better interface. Are there any apps that you think would be a good idea for me to look at to get a better idea of Android interfaces?
In the future the first tab which is feed will not be clickable as it is based on followers. Because you did not sign up for an account it will obviously be empty =] Upon signing up for an account you will randomly follow 5 people.
Loading the Star the first time is very slow. It will go faster on a wifi connection.
The star is a global ranking based on the top categories. If you were to click the Camera button then you could add things your opinion on just about anything based on the categories. *Note these are not working perfect and search is almost useless at this point. So you should be able to look up under category (things) movies, phones, brand names, food, etc...
So far thank you all for initial testing. What I really need some feedback on is whether or not facebook connect works as I've had a lot of problems at this front. Also if you are able to submit a camera pulse (In the app Camera Tab -> Use Camera) as some devices this crashes the app.