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Facebook Woes

Probably the only complaint I have about my new phone is the lack of a 100% working Facebook experience.
The Facebook app seems to periodically just stop updating/issuing notifications for periods at a time.
TweetDeck works for awhile but then suddenly loses my settings.
Seemic doesn't automatically update/issue notifications at all plus I don't like the fact that the updates from multiple services aren't integrated in one stream like Tweetdeck does.
Not sure what other options I have at this point.

Mine seems to work fine
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One of the things that worked super well for me on my old phone was "fim" but sadly, I dont think that its available for android, just winmo. Hopefully the devs decide to port it

If you go Settings->Account and Sync, is background data/auto-sync turned on?
also down where it says "Manage Accounts" make sure it's turned on also.

Yea dude mine us working fine. Check your settings?
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benholman said:
If you go Settings->Account and Sync, is background data/auto-sync turned on?
also down where it says "Manage Accounts" make sure it's turned on also.
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yup and yup.
I actually have two facebook items listed here.. the first seems to be for that social updates its called Facebook SocialUpdates when I go in to its details. I have that turned off. When its turned on it generates session expired errors and when I gave it my login it won't accept the password (I've verified the pw is correct).
The other just says Facebook in its details and that is on.
edit: maybe there's another app its conflicting with... frustrating.

DarienA said:
yup and yup.
I actually have two facebook items listed here.. the first seems to be for that social updates its called Facebook SocialUpdates when I go in to its details. I have that turned off. When its turned on it generates session expired errors and when I gave it my login it won't accept the password (I've verified the pw is correct).
The other just says Facebook in its details and that is on.
edit: maybe there's another app its conflicting with... frustrating.
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Are you running stock? If you're rooted, what I would try is making a back up of your apps using Titanium Backup and then uninstalling all your social networking apps that could be conflicting with it and then reinstall only facebook from the market and see if that helps. Again, that's just what I would try. Good luck

I'm running stock, but I think I'll take your advice anyway and uninstall all the social network apps... can't hurt.

I would have to agree with you, DarienA, of all three OS's, facebook for android is the worst. I mostly speak about the options available in this app version. I am a little biased as my previous phone had FB 2.0 and it was very nice, plus the push notifications were almost instant. Just my two cents on facebook for android.

SkySoldier said:
I would have to agree with you, DarienA, of all three OS's, facebook for android is the worst. I mostly speak about the options available in this app version. I am a little biased as my previous phone had FB 2.0 and it was very nice, plus the push notifications were almost instant. Just my two cents on facebook for android.
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My work phone is a Blackberry Torch. I've been spoiled by its FB app.

SkySoldier said:
I would have to agree with you, DarienA, of all three OS's, facebook for android is the worst. I mostly speak about the options available in this app version. I am a little biased as my previous phone had FB 2.0 and it was very nice, plus the push notifications were almost instant. Just my two cents on facebook for android.
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I would have to disagree. The fb app for iPhone is awful.
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Besides the App needing the ability to delete comments, seeing all who like something and built in video uploads, I've not had issues with it.
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Spoke too soon..they just added Video Upload and the ability to remove comments today...LOL.
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garak0410 said:
Spoke too soon..they just added Video Upload and the ability to remove comments today...LOL.
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How do you remove comments?

It'd be nice to be able to tag photos. I don't think you can do that with the iphone FB app either though.

bassistguy said:
It'd be nice to be able to tag photos. I don't think you can do that with the iphone FB app either though.
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Yeah you can. The app just never functioned for me properly on my iPhone. Never got my notifications, comments wouldn't load...I'm having much better experiences with the android app.
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lost2030 said:
How do you remove comments?
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Well upon further investigation, you can only remove posts or comments that originated from the app...at least that's what I've seen so far.
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Tweetdeck.
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[Q] What is the best "find my phone" app?

I did a search in the "infuse" forum and couldn't find a thread.
What is the best app out there to lock, clean and/or find your phone? The best one on the market looks to be "Lookout Mobile Security". Any ideas?

Lookout is what I run, its pretty nice and it works. I have the free version but there is a paid one, I believe it has one or 2 more feature. The free one with give you app scanning, lost or stolen phone location (tested and works) and a quite nice feature of sending a siren noice to your phone if you happen to misplace your phone while on vibrate.
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I've got SeekDroid on my phone.

Phonelocator pro. Everything it's done by text command, nothing running in the background. Battery life has no affect unlike others. Also if your rooted copy the apk to your system and u could auto enable GPS.
Samsung Infuse 4G

i love lookout mobile security. you can track your phone on their website. and you can make it "scream" if you cant find it, even if its on silent. it also has an "antivirus" which im not sold on (its linux, its not a window "virus"). it has more advanced features too if you pay for them.

I'm using SeekDroid. I was using Lookout before but felt like it was using up my battery life.

The Jack of Clubs said:
i love lookout mobile security. you can track your phone on their website. and you can make it "scream" if you cant find it, even if its on silent. it also has an "antivirus" which im not sold on (its linux, its not a window "virus"). it has more advanced features too if you pay for them.
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Actually its not really antivirus, just similar to anti-malware, like rouge apps

Phone locator pro is the best out there. It even turns gps on if you have it off
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well it's a three way tie between Lookout, Seekdroid and Phone Locator.

I run Lookout as it does a pretty good job of anti-malware, keeps a running backup online so you can restore from a specified date, live tracks your device, "screams" the device to help you find it, and gives you the ability to remotely wipe it from their site.
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I use lookout too
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Seekdroid. Already used it to find my phone twice. Works flawlessly and very accurate.

Seekdroid
Seekdroid has worked for me before

Don't just look in your device threads for what would be a universal android app. You will have better results and more options. I can't give thoughts on any of them though as I don't use them, never lost a $600 dollar anything.

Plan B
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb&feature=search_result

kool2zero said:
Plan B
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb&feature=search_result
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I don't know what's better the name or the app itself. That is a great idea from Lookout.

We do not which one is better for android has huge various devices.
And no app can cover all of them.
We have try this app with Galaxy S3/S4/Nexus 5, maybe you can download and have a try...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phonefindandlock

This app messed up my phone

So i tried this app called easy battery saver as an alternative to juice defender, and as soon as i enabled it, the app nuked my data connection. I've tried disabling it and uninstalling it but nothing works.
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Reflash modem
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My Droid Charge/Verizon also had data connection nuked by "easy battery saver" app. There are quite a few postings on various forums of other unfortunates, mostly Droid Charge, but a few LG.
My phone isn't rooted and I don't know how to flash the modem.
Is there anything simpler that can be done? I would prefer not to have to factory reset as the backup apps don't save app settings etc. on non-rooted phones.
Help anyone?

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Reflash modem
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This didn't work
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JihadSquad said:
This didn't work
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I think you're boned.
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kvswim said:
I think you're boned.
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A factory reset brought my data back, so i took the opportunity to install tweakstock. I guess it was a plus in the end.
I think we should all report the app for causing such damage to the phone with no warning whatsoever and no solution. It must suck to have to reset a stock phone.
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Expecting that I need to do a factory I bought MyBackup Pro and did a full backup but it seems that without root access the app settings are not saved. Since I didn't relish having to do rooting or factory reset I thought I would give the app developers a chance to do the right thing.
The response has been a series of generic emails pointing me at a new version of the app that do not fix my problem. I am guessing that it simply copies the (dysfunctional) APN it finds on first launch then its reset function simply writes this still dysfunctional setting back. Can't they just provide a simple appto write the correct Verizon APN?
I am not generally a ranting type but it is frustrating that there is no further recourse than just to advertise the serious bug and poor response to this forum. I posted a query also on Charge Forums, is there another good place to post a warning? Or am I just wasting my time?
Oh, and naturally my iPhone friends say "I told you so" just to rub salt in the wound!

rjw3141 said:
Expecting that I need to do a factory I bought MyBackup Pro and did a full backup but it seems that without root access the app settings are not saved. Since I didn't relish having to do rooting or factory reset I thought I would give the app developers a chance to do the right thing.
The response has been a series of generic emails pointing me at a new version of the app that do not fix my problem. I am guessing that it simply copies the (dysfunctional) APN it finds on first launch then its reset function simply writes this still dysfunctional setting back. Can't they just provide a simple appto write the correct Verizon APN?
I am not generally a ranting type but it is frustrating that there is no further recourse than just to advertise the serious bug and poor response to this forum. I posted a query also on Charge Forums, is there another good place to post a warning? Or am I just wasting my time?
Oh, and naturally my iPhone friends say "I told you so" just to rub salt in the wound!
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I would have preferred it if they outright blacklisted the charge from downloading the app, as well as any phone it also breaks.
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Pretty sure its broken my data too, it keeps jumping on and off all day. Will check with my operator that there aren't issues in my area but it was fine over the weekend.

Dug this up from a different forum. Works for sure.
1) Install app called "any cut" on wifi, it allows you to create any shortcut.
2) In the app go to new shortcut > activities> APNs
3) Create shortcut to access APNs (I guess default APN manager) and restore settings. Voila!
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[POLL] Tethering & AT&T Visual Voice Mail

Alright guys,
As most of you may already know, AT&T has been sending letters out claiming that users are tethering. I want to start a poll and see out of all you that received this letter or text. How many of you have AT&T Visual Voice Mail installed on your phone. Doesn't matter if you use it or not.
Reason being is that if you guys haven't seen the permissions for VVM this is what two of them are:
Network Communication:
View Network Connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected
System Tools
Retrieve Running Apps
Allows the app to retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks. This may allow the app to discover information about which applications are used on the device
Reason for this poll is to see if VVM is what is notifying AT&T of the "Tethering" Activities.
To clarify on the poll answers:
If you have VVM frozen then consider it as not having it installed.

i use vvm. i used foxfi and got the letter. sad.
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I have it disabled because I could never figure how to use it. I've been using foxfi for months and I haven't gotten a letter or text yet.
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sly-tendencies said:
I have it disabled because I could never figure how to use it. I've been using foxfi for months and I haven't gotten a letter or text yet.
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When you say disabled, do you mean frozen or just installed but not using it?
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Have vvm and use it and have not gotten a letter when I tether my tab on sky-ice with built in tether
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sly-tendencies said:
I have it disabled because I could never figure how to use it. I've been using foxfi for months and I haven't gotten a letter or text yet.
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you have to call att to activate it. google voice works the same just too lazy. wish i never activated mine. lolz
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With AT&T VVM installed, I was using the built-in AOKP tethering and I got the letter.

I have VVM and have used the Clockworkmod Tether app, which does USB tethering, never gotten a letter.

Alright, you guys are going to love this. So I just called AT&T about the letter. I figured I'd stick with the "play dumb" approach. I said I didn't know what it was about and I couldn't figure out how to tether anyway. Blah blah blah.. he said that when tethering use is reported over the network, the technicians verify it through "multiple redundant verification". I told him that after we got the letter, I tried to see if I could tether and that my phone wouldn't let me. He then stated "well, there are lots of apps that can let you tether," and he proceeded to rattle off a prepared list of apps including FoxFi and a dozen or so others.
This is where it got interesting. He proceeded to tell me that according to their technicians, "You're not even using the stock firmware". I replied, "the what whatter?" (sticking with my "play dumb" approach) and he responded, "You know, the stock operating system that came with your phone or that AT&T updated over the air."
If you use their apps, they can see everything. And it can't be long before they figure out a way to see everything without secretly spying on you with an app.

aycockonxion said:
This is where it got interesting. He proceeded to tell me that according to their technicians, "You're not even using the stock firmware". I replied, "the what whatter?" (sticking with my "play dumb" approach) and he responded, "You know, the stock operating system that came with your phone or that AT&T updated over the air."
If you use their apps, they can see everything. And it can't be long before they figure out a way to see everything without secretly spying on you with an app.
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This kind of meshes with a conversation I had the other day with my AT&T contact. He said that there's been a lot of effort lately put into finding rooted devices on the network and getting them off.
I think at this point we can safely say that any AT&T-provided stock app is to be considered spyware, and should be removed from the phone entirely (not frozen, deleted with phone caches wiped) the second you root.
That said, there's nothing stopping them from putting silent tracker apps elsewhere in the phone and hiding them completely. Here's the fun part: the contracts don't say anything about rooting the phone, do they? If they start kicking root users off the network or forcing us to change off of unlimited data because we've rooted our phone, they'd be begging for a class-action lawsuit.

That said, there's nothing stopping them from putting silent tracker apps elsewhere in the phone and hiding them completely. Here's the fun part: the contracts don't say anything about rooting the phone, do they? If they start kicking root users off the network or forcing us to change off of unlimited data because we've rooted our phone, they'd be begging for a class-action lawsuit.
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Especially when the US Supreme Court ruled that it was completely legal for us to root our phones. They just don't have to provide technical support for rooted phones.
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zomgjosho said:
I have VVM and have used the Clockworkmod Tether app, which does USB tethering, never gotten a letter.
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i went to the play store and it says skyrocket is not supported by this app. what's up with that?
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aycockonxion said:
Alright, you guys are going to love this. So I just called AT&T about the letter. I figured I'd stick with the "play dumb" approach. I said I didn't know what it was about and I couldn't figure out how to tether anyway. Blah blah blah.. he said that when tethering use is reported over the network, the technicians verify it through "multiple redundant verification". I told him that after we got the letter, I tried to see if I could tether and that my phone wouldn't let me. He then stated "well, there are lots of apps that can let you tether," and he proceeded to rattle off a prepared list of apps including FoxFi and a dozen or so others.
This is where it got interesting. He proceeded to tell me that according to their technicians, "You're not even using the stock firmware". I replied, "the what whatter?" (sticking with my "play dumb" approach) and he responded, "You know, the stock operating system that came with your phone or that AT&T updated over the air."
If you use their apps, they can see everything. And it can't be long before they figure out a way to see everything without secretly spying on you with an app.
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but then what happens if you need to send the phone back for replacement?
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specter07 said:
When you say disabled, do you mean frozen or just installed but not using it?
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Like frozen. Hopefully by having it frozen I can avoid this slap.
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sly-tendencies said:
Like frozen. Hopefully by having it frozen I can avoid this slap.
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Delete it entirely using Tibu. VVM is not a critical system process, and I don't trust that app at all.

I've been going through a lot of AT&T apps and most of them have the spyware on them.
As for being able to know if you are running stock firmware or not, I'm shocked to hear that.
As a community I think it's safe to say that no AT&T app can be trusted. They are using something to be able to gather information, we just have to figure out what it is.
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Ahhh....this brings me back to the good old CIQ days......
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What's everyone's thoughts on the myatt app used to pay bills, see usage details and the like?
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droidbabyxda said:
but then what happens if you need to send the phone back for replacement?
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You'll have to do a proper restoration to stock.. I believe vincom has detailed this procedure.
T.J. Bender said:
Delete it entirely using Tibu. VVM is not a critical system process, and I don't trust that app at all.
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I agree 110%.
bps119 said:
What's everyone's thoughts on the myatt app used to pay bills, see usage details and the like?
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At this point I would encourage everyone to remove ALL AT&T apps from a rooted phone.

bps119 said:
What's everyone's thoughts on the myatt app used to pay bills, see usage details and the like?
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+1 Same question here too...
Sent from somewhere in Galaxy SII...

NoSpamDan said:
+1 Same question here too...
Sent from somewhere in Galaxy SII...
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It's pretty safe to assume that this and all current AT&T apps have spyware built in.

[Q] How to bypass My Mobile Watchdog

Ok so i have this really annoying app on my phone called My Mobile Watchdog. It sends all of my texts and phonecalls to my parents (even though im 18 and pay for my own phone). I was wondering if there was a way to get past this app, like use blocked apps and send texts without them getting it?

http://support.niceoffice.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=104
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Stdunkin said:
Ok so i have this really annoying app on my phone called My Mobile Watchdog. It sends all of my texts and phonecalls to my parents (even though im 18 and pay for my own phone). I was wondering if there was a way to get past this app, like use blocked apps and send texts without them getting it?
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LMFAO thats hilarious...Well good luck, I hope the above guy's link will bring you some luck

im not trying to remove the app, im trying to get around it

Stdunkin said:
im not trying to remove the app, im trying to get around it
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Maybe your best solution would be a chat with your parents, they are being unfair. Unless youre a really difficult kid, this seems too much
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If your paying for your phone remove that B***** they ain't oft no control over it
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Mobile Watchdog
Freedom comes with restrictions. If you restart your android device in "safe mode" as I am doing know, the restricting applocation will be disable, but so will all other 3rd party apps. However this way, you texts will remain private. Amd all restricitons bypassed.