Team-BHP App for your Android Phone & Tablet

LithiumSunset · 25th October 2012, 23:37

I have had a few issues in using the android app on my HTC sensation running ics:

1. Photographs in posts rarely show up. An odd picture thumbnail may be seen in the post itself, but clicking on it throws up a ribbon of thumbnails on top of a usually blank page that remains blank no matter how long one waits for picture to buffer up. I end up switching over to the browser (Firefox) for travelogues or other picture heavy posts.

2. Uploading pictures through the attachment procedure is flaky. I found that I ended up uploading the same picture 4 times because after each attempt once the attachment progress bar finished, the app would give a crash warning and go back to the message. There was no visual clue that the picture had indeed been uploaded.

3. Earlier I thought it was not possible to edit posts, but I figured that out, to learn that while one may edit the text, one cannot delete attachments.

However the best feature of the app is the 'current' tab, an option I miss on the full pc web version.

DRIV3R · 25th October 2012, 23:45

Point #1 happens to me too. Running ICS on SE Arc S. Its irritating because the ads show up but not the actual images.

Rehaan · 26th October 2012, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by LithiumSunset

1. Photographs in posts rarely show up. An odd picture thumbnail may be seen in the post itself, but clicking on it throws up a ribbon of thumbnails on top of a usually blank page that remains blank no matter how long one waits for picture to buffer up. I end up switching over to the browser (Firefox) for travelogues or other picture heavy posts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIV3R

Point #1 happens to me too. Running ICS on SE Arc S. Its irritating because the ads show up but not the actual images.

Try going to Settings > Remote Thumbnailer [enable]

That should greatly speed up the loading of images.

This used to be the default setting, but our developer changed it for some reason. We'll look into it.

Thanks,
R

LithiumSunset · 26th October 2012, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Try going to Settings > Remote Thumbnailer [enable]
R

Where is this setting? In the app or android? I am thinking that's the reason you write 'try'.

As far as I can see there is no 'settings' option in the app but had no luck locating 'remote thumbnails' option in android settings either.

mayankk · 26th October 2012, 22:42

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Originally Posted by LithiumSunset

Where is this setting? In the app or android? I am thinking that's the reason you write 'try'.

As far as I can see there is no 'settings' option in the app but had no luck locating 'remote thumbnails' option in android settings either.

There is. I just changed it. All is hunky dory now.
Goto, say, current, and then open the menu.

LithiumSunset · 27th October 2012, 07:50

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Originally Posted by mayankk

There is. I just changed it. All is hunky dory now.
Goto, say, current, and then open the menu.

Thanks Mayankk, found it on the menu of 'current' tab.

Just for the record: Current>Menu>More>Settings>scroll down to 'remote thumbnails'.

LithiumSunset · 27th October 2012, 23:05

Here is another quirk I noticed on the android app: there are several shortcuts to 'forum', 'current' and so on at the bottom of the screen. They change colour with a small no. in a red circle indicating a new/updated thread. So when you click on these links you expect to see the changed status. But one needs to 'refresh' to see the updated posts.

manishalive · 5th November 2012, 14:55

I tried uploading pictures from my Android phone for the first time, was not able to do. So I am not the only one.

hemanth.anand · 6th November 2012, 14:08

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Originally Posted by shantanumishra

Spotted this Punto just before the KR Puram railway station today morning around 09:45 hrs. You went ahead towards whitefield. Pls identify yourself.

P.S. - I tried multiple times but the Team-BHP app for the Android phones crashed each time. Has anyone else also faced similar issues and any expected resolution for this.

Even I've faced this problem many times...Especially while trying to attach files.
The attachment status goes upto 90% and sometimes even upto 100% and the app crashes.
Regarding spottings, LIVE spottings end up as "Highlights"

This problem is not consistent though...some days it works fine and some others it doesn't work at all.

Mods, do we have a solution?
BTW, I'm still running Froyo

shantanumishra · 6th November 2012, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemanth.anand

Even I've faced this problem many times...Especially while trying to attach files.
The attachment status goes upto 90% and sometimes even upto 100% and the app crashes.
Regarding spottings, LIVE spottings end up as "Highlights"

This problem is not consistent though...some days it works fine and some others it doesn't work at all.

Mods, do we have a solution?
BTW, I'm still running Froyo

Correct, Each time, when the upload attachement finished, the app crashed. BTW, I am using 4.0.4 ICS.

F150 · 11th November 2012, 23:32

Testing the upload issue on GNex 4.1.2 JB.

Expected Result: App should crash.
Actual Result: Post was successful, without any app crash.

Other testing considerations: Will retry on 3G tomorrow.

F150 · 12th November 2012, 19:53

Retesting from a 3G connection.

Device: GNex 4.1.2 JB

Expected Result: App should crash.
Actual Result: Post was successful, without any app crash.

Other testing considerations: NONE

Desmosedici · 15th November 2012, 15:37

Hi,

Getting a Login Issue with Android 4.2. Each time i enter the TBHP App, I get the attached screen and i need to enter my login credentials. Could the TBHP App Developers please check.

Thanks.

Gandhi · 15th November 2012, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmosedici

Hi,

Getting a Login Issue with Android 4.2. Each time i enter the TBHP App, I get the attached screen and i need to enter my login credentials. Could the TBHP App Developers please check.

Thanks.

I'm also facing the same issue on my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.

hemanth.anand · 16th November 2012, 08:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by F150

Testing the upload issue on GNex 4.1.2 JB.

Expected Result: App should crash.
Actual Result: Post was successful, without any app crash.

Other testing considerations: Will retry on 3G tomorrow.

F150, Thanks for testing it out but this problem is not consistent as I have mentioned below and so you can't have an Expected result

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemanth.anand

This problem is not consistent though...some days it works fine and some others it doesn't work at all.

I'll record a video the next time it happens.
It may help the troubleshooters.

25th October 2012, 23:37	#451
LithiumSunset BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 224 Thanked: 123 Times	I have had a few issues in using the android app on my HTC sensation running ics: 1. Photographs in posts rarely show up. An odd picture thumbnail may be seen in the post itself, but clicking on it throws up a ribbon of thumbnails on top of a usually blank page that remains blank no matter how long one waits for picture to buffer up. I end up switching over to the browser (Firefox) for travelogues or other picture heavy posts. 2. Uploading pictures through the attachment procedure is flaky. I found that I ended up uploading the same picture 4 times because after each attempt once the attachment progress bar finished, the app would give a crash warning and go back to the message. There was no visual clue that the picture had indeed been uploaded. 3. Earlier I thought it was not possible to edit posts, but I figured that out, to learn that while one may edit the text, one cannot delete attachments. However the best feature of the app is the 'current' tab, an option I miss on the full pc web version.
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25th October 2012, 23:45	#452
DRIV3R Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,905 Thanked: 2,254 Times	Point #1 happens to me too. Running ICS on SE Arc S. Its irritating because the ads show up but not the actual images.
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27th October 2012, 23:05	#457
LithiumSunset BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 224 Thanked: 123 Times	Here is another quirk I noticed on the android app: there are several shortcuts to 'forum', 'current' and so on at the bottom of the screen. They change colour with a small no. in a red circle indicating a new/updated thread. So when you click on these links you expect to see the changed status. But one needs to 'refresh' to see the updated posts.
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5th November 2012, 14:55	#458
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,514 Thanked: 1,081 Times	I tried uploading pictures from my Android phone for the first time, was not able to do. So I am not the only one.
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11th November 2012, 23:32	#461
F150 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: PUNE Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 870 Times View My Garage	Testing the upload issue on GNex 4.1.2 JB. Expected Result: App should crash. Actual Result: Post was successful, without any app crash. Other testing considerations: Will retry on 3G tomorrow. Attached Images Last edited by F150 : 11th November 2012 at 23:39.
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12th November 2012, 19:53	#462
F150 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: PUNE Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 870 Times View My Garage	Retesting from a 3G connection. Device: GNex 4.1.2 JB Expected Result: App should crash. Actual Result: Post was successful, without any app crash. Other testing considerations: NONE Attached Thumbnails Last edited by F150 : 12th November 2012 at 19:55.
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15th November 2012, 15:37	#463
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Re: Team-BHP App for your Android Phone & Tablet Hi, Getting a Login Issue with Android 4.2. Each time i enter the TBHP App, I get the attached screen and i need to enter my login credentials. Could the TBHP App Developers please check. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails
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