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Updated Facebook App is Live - Almost As Nice As the iPhone App Now! :)

Go get it!

I just updated myself. It looks real nice now i may use it now.
Using CM6 nightly crack......

Meh. I'm in the middle about it. Not too sure if I like this layout better or not.

damn thing wont upgrade.. idk why. Anyone have an .apk? lol

s0ber13 said:
damn thing wont upgrade.. idk why. Anyone have an .apk? lol
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remove the old one and reinstall from the market.
Will it send you notifications like the IPHONE APP? Thats the one feature I wish it had. Also why still not chat?
I don't chat often but its nice to have an all in one app. Fbchat is okay.

mrmomoman said:
remove the old one and reinstall from the market.
Will it send you notifications like the IPHONE APP? Thats the one feature I wish it had. Also why still not chat?
I don't chat often but its nice to have an all in one app. Fbchat is okay.
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I just did that and tried it install it and it says application uncompilable. Im running the newest fresh 3

skittlesV1 said:
I just did that and tried it install it and it says application uncompilable. Im running the newest fresh 3
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Same issue on the same ROM

hooover said:
Same issue on the same ROM
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Same here, can someone extract the apk please, thanks.

Installation unsuccessful on CM.

ugh this needs to be fixed

Fresh 3.1 here. Removed Facebook via root explorer, rebooted and cleared market cache and it installed fine.
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if youre using cm6 just ininstall old facebook and the new one will install fine.
there should be an update in the fresh updater for fresh users.

chrisctb said:
if youre using cm6 just ininstall old facebook and the new one will install fine.
there should be an update in the fresh updater for fresh users.
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This worked.

chrisctb said:
if youre using cm6 just ininstall old facebook and the new one will install fine.
there should be an update in the fresh updater for fresh users.
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yep, fresh check fresh updater. rebooting after applying update now.

Yeah, it's not a whole lot better. But, it works faster, better and is cleaner and easier to use. Now it uses the touch.facebook.com site, too, which is a slight improvment over the mobile.facebook.com site.

new look of facebook apk
heres the apk
whoever cant get it to download it.

Definitely an improvement, but still missing push updates and clicking on a notification still takes me to Facebook touch on the web instead of keeping me in the app. Still fail.
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Is it just me, or is this new Facebook (on EVO running stock Froyo OTA) causing pretty serious wake-lock issues? If I look at battery history in Spare Parts it shows that it has a partial wake-lock for almost the entire time that my phone has been booted, which is causing the phone to sleep very little...draining the battery very fast. I do have the automatic update disabled, but have the widget on a homescreen. Can anyone else corroborate this?
-Rhys

Installed just fine on CM6 for me. It fixes the CM6 native sync issue, so no more hacked Facebook.apk needed! Oh, and it still isn't anywhere near as nice as the iPhone version. All of the notifications open in the browser, and you don't have as many options in the main menu. Even the BlackBerry version is better.

It is nice, I'm happy, the old FB was trash. Still a long way to go to catch the iPhone but its a good start.

Does the Swype Beta work on the Hero

Does anyone know if the new Swype Beta keyboard works on the Hero?
I loaded the old version, and it required a higher resolution at that time, but before I mess up my perfectly working daughter's phone (who is leary of my experimentation), I wanted to know.
Thanks.

yes it does I just recently did the December update and it's working fine. Just make sure you use the swype installer so you can sign in and use the keyboard fully.

i personally prefer Shapewriter...

Yes, it works great on my Hero. I've been using it for the past 6 or 7 months without any issues. Takes a little while to get used to, especially if you're moving over from a physical keyboard. The last update (December) made some nice changes. I would likely throw my phone in the trash if I had to use the stock keyboard! Go get it, its easy. Like the other poster said, be sure to get the legal copy. Good luck!

Be careful though, I just found out that heroes auto corrects to herpes...particularly important for us.

kostov22 said:
i personally prefer Shapewriter...
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nmoreman said:
Does anyone know if the new Swype Beta keyboard works on the Hero?
I loaded the old version, and it required a higher resolution at that time, but before I mess up my perfectly working daughter's phone (who is leary of my experimentation), I wanted to know.
Thanks.
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Yea the new swype works well but when you install make sure you have data on and let the user license agreement go through or else you will get an error saying this version was formatted for another device.
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I upgraded recently from the previous version of Swype on my Hero, and it started giving me the features won't work error which caused it not to swype at all. But reading the Swype forums, they advised to uninstall both Swype and the Swype installer apps and then reboot and reload Swype installer and install Swype again. After I did that, Swype is now working properly.

anyone have the apk?

epitaphromance said:
anyone have the apk?
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Read This: Namely rules #6 and #9
That being said, requesting warez is against the rules. Check out This Thread on a similar topic, mainly the last post my the mod if you think otherwise.
So... if you want Swype you're going to need to sign up for the beta via their website beta.swype.com
Just saving you the trouble of being hassled by PMs from moderators
inb4 mods/impaler

epitaphromance said:
anyone have the apk?
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kyouko said:
Read This: Namely rules #6 and #9
That being said, requesting warez is against the rules. Check out This Thread on a similar topic, mainly the last post my the mod if you think otherwise.
So... if you want Swype you're going to need to sign up for the beta via their website beta.swype.com
Just saving you the trouble of being hassled by PMs from moderators
inb4 mods/impaler
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Exactly right, thanks kyouko, and please don't request warez on XDA

Beta is closed

my favorite part of the new update is the voice button finally!

They just opened the beta again.

Just search for it on google. There's a hacked version that works perfect. I've been using it for about a month.
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I have tried all of them, and even purchased one. I got into the beta program a couple of weeks ago before it opened, and like it the best so far. Very good.

I'm not trying to dig this thread up, but I just signed up for beta and got it working on aosp 2.2. I couldn't be happier. Hopefully I'll be able to keep or buy it after the beta period is up.

When the beta first hit, it worked perfectly, now every single time I download it I get a blue box around the keyboard when I tap anything. It's useless now, which is a shame, because I loved it. Anybody know a fix that isn't part of the troubleshooting list on the actual site?

jckeyser said:
When the beta first hit, it worked perfectly, now every single time I download it I get a blue box around the keyboard when I tap anything. It's useless now, which is a shame, because I loved it. Anybody know a fix that isn't part of the troubleshooting list on the actual site?
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Have you tried reinstalling the swype installer? I had to download it again from them and do it all over. Also, try this: tap any text box to bring up your swype board, long press to change to android keyboard, let it pop up, then long press to change back to swype. 99% of the time that fixes the blue box for me.
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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Froyo-on-Hero action here!

Marketplace Down...

Starts downloading but goes no where. Anyone else?

yep. same here

MacGuy2006 said:
yep. same here
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Same here.....................

Yup.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/sprint-epic-4g/57642-not-able-download-anything-market.html

I just downloaded and installed an app just fine.
Did it over wifi if it matters. Phone is stock, new out of the box as of today!

same here says your item will be d/l then nada

Zardos66 said:
I just downloaded and installed an app just fine.
Did it over wifi if it matters. Phone is stock, new out of the box as of today!
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Try to download something else. See what happens. I got thru once but that was it. Also on that link to AndroidForums.com they are complaining as if the market always goes down. This is the first time ever for me. Not sure about you guys. Been with Android since G1.

This might be good news. Maybe Google is prepping the Market with some new features for tomorrows Honeycomb event.

serialtoon said:
Try to download something else. See what happens. I got thru once but that was it. Also on that link to AndroidForums.com they are complaining as if the market always goes down. This is the first time ever for me. Not sure about you guys. Been with Android since G1.
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Downloaded Gensoid just fine. I'll try a few more.
Game Dev story went through fine. No problems here. I had a HeroC when it came out, I've never really experienced market outage that I can remember clearly enough to bother me.

Just updated four apps with no hiccups.
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Looks like its working for me too...weird. BTW, how do i get the new market? im on 2.3.2 and still on the old market.

Seems to be back up.

D/ling fine for me.

serialtoon said:
Looks like its working for me too...weird. BTW, how do i get the new market? im on 2.3.2 and still on the old market.
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Odd, I just got the phone today, did the OTA and have the new market.
When I first set it up I let it re-install all my apps and blah, and had the old market. I did a factory reset through recovery and did a fresh sign in through the gmail app, which stopped the restore of my app data, I wanted to start fresh. I had the new market after that.

I think those that were having issues, the issues are now gone. I never had any issues though.
Supposedly has to do with google market upgrades coming, but who knows.

[Q] Where is the GB OTA update stored?

So I've searched and everyone seems to say that the OTA updates are stored in the cache folder. I've looked there and don't see it (there's nothing at all in the cache folder).
I've been on Froyo with Syndicate Frozen ROM and am quite happy with things as they are. But my phone decided to automatically download the new update and it's been bugging me about installing it.
I've since blocked the SystemUpdate.apk and it doesn't bother me every 15 minutes like it used to, but when I reboot the phone it still tells me that it's been downloaded and is ready to install.
I don't suppose it's that big of a deal to just disregard the message on the rare occasion of a reboot, but still.. I'd like to delete the file from wherever it's been stored so it never bothers me about it again.
I'm using Adao File Manager if it matters. I'll try root explorer if I have to, but just don't like needlessly installing apps.
Thanks =)

Sooo, you don't like gingerbread?
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Some of us are waiting for gingerbread roms to work the kinks out. I haven't seen one that makes me feel like I need to flash it yet.

sephiroth009 said:
Some of us are waiting for gingerbread roms to work the kinks out. I haven't seen one that makes me feel like I need to flash it yet.
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I thought I was the only one that felt this way! Lol
Yeah I have the same problem - how did you block systemupdate.apk ?

xopher.hunter said:
Sooo, you don't like gingerbread?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda premium
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I like my custom ROM and the way things are set up now. Until I can, with little effort, upgrade to gingerbread while also keeping everything the same-- no, I don't like gingerbread. =)
sephiroth009 said:
Some of us are waiting for gingerbread roms to work the kinks out. I haven't seen one that makes me feel like I need to flash it yet.
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altimuh said:
I thought I was the only one that felt this way! Lol
Yeah I have the same problem - how did you block systemupdate.apk ?
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I used Gemini App Manager (it's free in the market). You have to enable USB debugging for a while while you do this. Download it, open it, menu>Expert Mode, scroll down to system update, long press, block app.
You can do something similar with Titanium if you have it, but Gemini is free in the market.
Like I said, it hasn't been bugging me every 15 minutes like it used to, so this is decent solution for the time being, but every time I restart it bugs me about it again. I'd prefer to delete it so I don't have to worry about accidentally pressing okay.

I haven't actually blocked/frozen it yet, it takes me half a second to hit install later but I'm thinking about freezing it. And I get the feeling there may be a gb rom worth flashing in a few days (keeping an eye on you starsky for that theme =P).
EDIT: oh I heard the ota may also be in data/cache
EDIT 2.0: my update is sitting right in /cache

Apparently Adeo doesn't see the update. I installed Root Explorer, found and removed the update. Still pops up on every reboot. Very annoying. =\
I'm tempted to make a nandroid backup and press install just to see what happens.

Anyone get device not compatible for Starbucks app?

I'm getting the message "your device isn't compatible with this version" when trying to download the starbucks app.
Anyone else? Why isn't it compatible?

Abyssimpact said:
I'm getting the message "your device isn't compatible with this version" when trying to download the starbucks app.
Anyone else? Why isn't it compatible?
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Because Caribou is better??
A lot of developers haven't updated their apps to work with 4.2 yet. Might be the issue in your case.
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Abyssimpact said:
I'm getting the message "your device isn't compatible with this version" when trying to download the starbucks app.
Anyone else? Why isn't it compatible?
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No, but the app force closes upon opening for me. So it doesn't work.

dwd3885 said:
No, but the app force closes upon opening for me. So it doesn't work.
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Same here, I also get FC.
In the meantime, I will use the Square app for Starbucks (if I don't have my card hanging around). I just won't get any benefits on my member card.

d_phekt said:
Because Caribou is better??
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Caribou's stock is $11, Starbucks stock is $50.
'Nuff said.

Yeah it's a 4.2 Issue
Same. It seems like a JB 4.2 issue. Other people in the app comments have noticed it too.

Abyssimpact said:
Caribou's stock is $11, Starbucks stock is $50.
'Nuff said.
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Because stock price without regards to volume means absolutely everything. You must be a Starbucks customer, as you certainly have the intellect of one.

Why do people pay so much for a cup of garbage. I can get a can of coffee for the same price as you pay for two cups.
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I just installed Cyanogen Mod 10, which is only 4.1.2, and I can't reinstall the app either.
I don't think it's just a 4.2 issue, as people keep posting. Any other ideas?
Like the brand or not, some of us like the app. Help would be appreciated.

Starbucks doesn't work on 4.2 yet.

the1onewolf said:
Starbucks doesn't work on 4.2 yet.
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Understood...
And, as I just stated before you, I am not ON 4.2 yet, and I am having the same issue.
***UPDATE***
Okay, so, I am still on CM 10 (STILL Android 4.1.2)
I side-loaded the Starbucks APK 2.2.3 (the newest, as of this posting) and it seems to work fine.
HOWEVER, the Play Store shows that it is installed, but still gives me a warning that the app is not compatible with my phone. Doesn't show the normal buttons for Uninstalling or Opening, so I'm assuming it won't Update as normal, either.
Side note: all other apps have seemed to work perfectly on my copy of this build, including Groupon and a side-load of Google Wallet. Not sure what the deal is.

gottgen said:
Understood...
And, as I just stated before you, I am not ON 4.2 yet, and I am having the same issue.
***UPDATE***
Okay, so, I am still on CM 10 (STILL Android 4.1.2)
I side-loaded the Starbucks APK 2.2.3 (the newest, as of this posting) and it seems to work fine.
HOWEVER, the Play Store shows that it is installed, but still gives me a warning that the app is not compatible with my phone. Doesn't show the normal buttons for Uninstalling or Opening, so I'm assuming it won't Update as normal, either.
Side note: all other apps have seemed to work perfectly on my copy of this build, including Groupon and a side-load of Google Wallet. Not sure what the deal is.
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where did you get the 2.2.3 apk?

2000army said:
where did you get the 2.2.3 apk?
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I downloaded it onto my Kindle, then backed it up with ES File Explorer and moved the file to my phone with Dropbox.
I don't have enough posts under my belt to post links yet...try this, omit the obvious.
OR, a mod is more than welcome to edit this and/or post the link themselves, after checking it's valid?
dropbox.com/s/6va5115zp0md1mq/Starbucks_2.2.3.apk

gottgen said:
I downloaded it onto my Kindle, then backed it up with ES File Explorer and moved the file to my phone with Dropbox.
I don't have enough posts under my belt to post links yet...try this, omit the obvious.
OR, a mod is more than welcome to edit this and/or post the link themselves, after checking it's valid?
dropbox.com/s/6va5115zp0md1mq/Starbucks_2.2.3.apk
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Thanks ... worked great!

I'm more concerned with the fact Starbucks has an app. What use it could be? I must investigate this conundrum.

Vertana said:
I'm more concerned with the fact Starbucks has an app. What use it could be? I must investigate this conundrum.
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Basically, it's a useful app for anyone who's a regular and uses the reloadable rewards card. That's all.

gottgen said:
Basically, it's a useful app for anyone who's a regular and uses the reloadable rewards card. That's all.
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Just to add on to this: using the re loadable card allows for free refills on coffee and iced coffee as long as you're there. Great for when you're doing homework; just buy a small and get unlimited.
So when the hell is Starbucks going to update their app?!?

Thank you for posting the .APK buddy.. it works just fine on 4.1 but it crashes on 4.2 i really hope starbucks updates its app soon, as i use it a lot
Thanks,

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