Arbtalk mobile app problems

[TGB]

Someone is bound to point out my lack of forum research before posting but I have some niggles with the way the site's software handles recognition.

 

Having bought Arbtalk's mobile app, (I'm using an iPod Touch) I wrongly assumed that the annoying "Do you know Arbtalk has an app..." message which shows every time a new page, post and thread is selected for viewing would cease to be displayed. If the select cancel, I'm then allowed to view said page or post. If I select to buy the app, even though I've already bought & installed it; it then shows that it's already installed. But still refuses to recognise its presence on my device. So the very next page, post or thread I try to view, I'm faced with the ever familiar "Do you know Arbtalk has an app..." message. And I have to select the cancel option again before I'm able to continue.

 

The above happens if I get to Arbtalk through my bookmarks or if I've got here via a linked page from elsewhere on the internet, (even if I'm logged-in on the forum). The message isn't displayed and I don't have to choose 'Cancel' at every turn, if I get here and log-in via Arbtalk's mobile app icon. But even thus way is not without quirks. For instance, I can reply to a post but I cannot edit any of my replies or posts. Even if it's straight after posting to correct a typo or add a little bit more info. I presume the lack of avatars & Smilies, is to save memory and or space on-screen when viewing the forum on a mobile device. Also, when posting after entry via the mobile app's icon, I cannot quote and existing post, nor format the construction of my replies/posts.

 

Are these things happening to others or are they a conflict between Arbtalk and Apple software? In which case, I'm stuck with either the incessant "Do you know Arbtalk has an app..." message and or the lack of control when posting.So

Something I've just noticed too, is that when tapping out an reply/post, the text doesn't auto scroll. So the cursor can be hidden off screen while typing/tapping.

[Steve Bullman]

Someone is bound to point out my lack of forum research before posting but I have some niggles with the way the site's software handles recognition.

 

Having bought Arbtalk's mobile app, (I'm using an iPod Touch) I wrongly assumed that the annoying "Do you know Arbtalk has an app..." message which shows every time a new page, post and thread is selected for viewing would cease to be displayed. If the select cancel, I'm then allowed to view said page or post. If I select to buy the app, even though I've already bought & installed it; it then shows that it's already installed. But still refuses to recognise its presence on my device. So the very next page, post or thread I try to view, I'm faced with the ever familiar "Do you know Arbtalk has an app..." message. And I have to select the cancel option again before I'm able to continue.

 

The above happens if I get to Arbtalk through my bookmarks or if I've got here via a linked page from elsewhere on the internet, (even if I'm logged-in on the forum). The message isn't displayed and I don't have to choose 'Cancel' at every turn, if I get here and log-in via Arbtalk's mobile app icon. But even thus way is not without quirks. For instance, I can reply to a post but I cannot edit any of my replies or posts. Even if it's straight after posting to correct a typo or add a little bit more info. I presume the lack of avatars & Smilies, is to save memory and or space on-screen when viewing the forum on a mobile device. Also, when posting after entry via the mobile app's icon, I cannot quote and existing post, nor format the construction of my replies/posts.

 

Are these things happening to others or are they a conflict between Arbtalk and Apple software? In which case, I'm stuck with either the incessant "Do you know Arbtalk has an app..." message and or the lack of control when posting.So

Something I've just noticed too, is that when tapping out an reply/post, the text doesn't auto scroll. So the cursor can be hidden off screen while typing/tapping.

 

Good morning

 

You need to go into settings>safari>accept cookies

 

As for all the other quirks......well you are fitting a huge forum into a 4" screen which im afraid doesnt come without its drawbacks. As I have said before, the app doesnt replace the forum, but gives users a means to access it easily when on the move and away from their computers.

[TGB]

Fair dos and thanks for the info.

 

 

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