Android Facebook app Gingerbread no notifications. - HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera

Hi,
I've been running the awesome americandroid gingerbread os in my hd2 for a couple.of weeks now and apart from.the known problems, this thing is sweet!
I have a general question that if can't figure out. How exactly does androids Facebook notifications work on gingerbread. I don't get any push notifications. I do get notified when i get a message but not when I receive status updates. I have doubled checked the settings and everything seems correct.
Anybody else having the same problem..... any obvious solution that I may have missed?
Regards,
Asmd.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk

Bump.
Anybody?
Any and all replies are much appreciated.
Regards.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk

Perhaps the Facebook app is not fully compatible with gingerbread? However, I prefer to use facebook mobile on the browser. Much better in my opinion because you get to see everything at once like newsfeed & any notifications.

tony500106 said:
Perhaps the Facebook app is not fully compatible with gingerbread? However, I prefer to use facebook mobile on the browser. Much better in my opinion because you get to see everything at once like newsfeed & any notifications.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's a way to get Facebook notifications working on your droid from the Native FB app. Check this post out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20189736#post20189736
If you don't have access to a BB I've heard that it works with an iPhone as well. I didn't have either and went to Blackberry's website and downloaded an emulator for the Storm 2 and from my PC was able to achieve the same results. Works like a charm now and all my notifications are coming in faster than email or even when I have FB running on my laptop sometimes the notifications are even faster to the phone then when they pop up on the screen.

Related

Facebook official app update

Hi,
I found that there is a new version of Facebook ... version 1.2 (Market).
http://phandroid.com/2010/04/23/facebook-app-updates-adds-inbox-support/
And on my HTC Desire, the version is 112.
Anyone has updated this?
There are 2 facebook apps on my Desire:
- facebook (version 112)
- Facebook for HTC Sense (version 1)
How do you update?
Thanks
i only did the usual way to upgrade,
market -> download, and click on the application, and update.
Any feedback about the version? I see quite a few complaints about force closes on other handsets, how is it in the Desire?
Works just fine on the Desire. My biggest problem is you can't view your messages you have to manually go to the mobile site...oh wait what's this update...messaging feature finally! Now they need to add chat.
yep just updated today.. finally INBOX , otherwise not really seen anything different.
They need to get up to date with this android Facebook app. I did the update today hoping for the notifications to finally work properly, as in notifying me if someone comments on one of my posts! but alas, still no cigar, infact it never seems to notify me of anything. Is it just me?
Sent from my HTC Desire using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
Clivectmob said:
They need to get up to date with this android Facebook app. I did the update today hoping for the notifications to finally work properly, as in notifying me if someone comments on one of my posts! but alas, still no cigar, infact it never seems to notify me of anything. Is it just me?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I get updates but only if I add people with facebook to my Friends Widget..... then it adds a green circle with the number of updates by a friend.
the main app works fine, but the widget doesn't. fails to load each time.
edit: confirm that a reboot does indeed fix the problem.
A reboot of the Desire solved the issue with the widget for me
I've started using Bloo again lately. Much better notifications system, slicker and more comprehensive UI (has its own photo viewer with save option rather than just linking to the mobile site for example) AND there's an update coming this week that adds Facebook Chat.
Bloo doesn't let me log in i get stuck in a login cycle.
There is also multitouch when you view images.
Have you given the App permissions? Works fine on my Desire running generic Rom. Not bothered about multitouch; the only reason the native Facebook app has it is because it opens up the browser and that's CHEATING ;-) the gallery UI is much more slick and user friendly with Bloo, besides which there's little point viewing photos en masse with either of these apps as the standard photo gallery has Facebook album integration which is pretty damn slick
they have added the inbox but still it has few bugs. It cannot show more than 30 threaded messages in a single conversation. Even when someone sends a new message in that same conversation, you can see the preview on the inbox but when you click to go on reading it loads first 30 messages.
So im still stuck with the mobile facebook to see my messages. ..
anyone know the workaround of this?
I just want an update that lets me tag photos! I don't understand why this is taking so long
The update for Bloo has been coming for a few months. However, I can send you 1.5 (w/ chat) a bit later? PM if you want.
Also, I can't see the new update. I'm already on 1.2 :s Does the new version allow contact sync like the Nexus FroYo version?
Edit: New version sounds like the version I've had for some time now :s
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Facebook Push Notification for Leo

I've been using blackberry for a while and the facebook application on it is perfect. Now after switching to Leo, I've noticed that the FB app on that one is weak.. I just would like to know if there is a better app out there. The most important function I'm after is the push notification; I would like to get a notification on my phone(either on Home or maybe a specific tab), each time I get a notification on FB. I came across Babbler for Android, I believe what I'm looking for is something like that...
Thanks in advance for the help
xbiggyl said:
I've been using blackberry for a while and the facebook application on it is perfect. Now after switching to Leo, I've noticed that the FB app on that one is weak.. I just would like to know if there is a better app out there. The most important function I'm after is the push notification; I would like to get a notification on my phone(either on Home or maybe a specific tab), each time I get a notification on FB. I came across Babbler for Android, I believe what I'm looking for is something like that...
Thanks in advance for the help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What He Said...
not at this time. Get use to using the browser with the full site.
Jamison904 said:
not at this time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
booo, a shame
Jamison904 said:
not at this time. Get use to using the browser with the full site.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The site (especially http://touch.facebook.com ) is not bad but the option I'm missing from blackberry is the push notification. The only I managed to get notifications now is via email
you can get texts from facebook whenever you get messages or posts or whatever. unless your trying to not use texts of course it wont help
lbhocky19 said:
you can get texts from facebook whenever you get messages or posts or whatever. unless your trying to not use texts of course it wont help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm familiar with this option; however, I'm looking for a more "integrated" application (with the OS I mean) such as the one for Blackberry.. I really hope people at Facebook or Microsoft will develop something similar..
That's the ONLY reason I'm hanging onto my blackberry. WinMo's FB app SUCKS. I was just trying this morning different apps which claim they can sync up. So far I haven't found anything that remotely compares to BB's interface. *sigh*
Try this: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-fim-facebook-instant-messenger.html
It has a mode that integrates with the web, and seems to cache your credentials so that you don't have to manually log on. It does have some ads but it's free.
Oh, and of course it lets you do FB IM messages.
Marc
Facebook Apps!
If you do some forum thread searching you will find a couple of interesting items regarding this issue...
1) There is a thread from the writers of the Microsoft Facebook APP, who ARE aware of the limitations of the standard app, and are working on an improved version for WM!
2) There is also a team of equally pi$$ed off WM users who want a decent FB app, that have start writing their own! At present they are assembling a coding team, but SAMPLE images are available and they are making mighty efforts to accomplish what we all want!

Facebook push notification

Anybody having problems with the Facebook push notification problems. For some reason it just wont work on my desire hd.
I have tried to clear cache uninstall the update and restore the rom. I have tried all the available roms and stock by going back by installing a ruu.
How to I get it working?
I have fb 1.5.1 and have the same issue with 1.5
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
havins some issues but only on 3G
I think the push notifications are not working properly yet. I used to receive push notifications from the Facebook App previously but not anymore now. So until they have released another update, I don't think the notifications are working properly.
bryant_16 said:
I think the push notifications are not working properly yet. I used to receive push notifications from the Facebook App previously but not anymore now. So until they have released another update, I don't think the notifications are working properly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here, when they updated it I was getting push notifications for a couple of weeks but now I only get notified every 4 hours (my update time for fb) or when I launch the app.
It looks like I will have to rely on email for now then. Please post with any changes if u have success in getting this to work.
It doesn't matter if I am 2g, 3g or wifi, it simply does not work...
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
I don't think we can do anything about it, it's over at the facebook side.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
Having the same problem on my Inspire as well
its just a shame that a big company like facebook have a big issue like this. Got an ipod touch 4g and its driving me mad that notifications are pushed to the ipod at the speed of the light and on my DHD absolutely nothing.
facebook,please release an app that work just as it should.
btw i have some push notification problems also with whatsapp. anyone else?
Interesting, my Friend Stream has stopped working and it refuses to sign in now however my Facebook for Android app is working fine, I've just updated from 1.4.1 to 1.5.1 and it still works. I have not tested the push notification yet, let me give that a go.
I think HTC/android has a real problem with push, hotmail push doesnt work, facebook and twitter either.
Basic stuff that needs to be sorted.
I never get any FB notifications either.
Also have the occasional push problem with Gmail (see link in my sig below).
Never had any issues like this with my old Hero!
Same here, has had push notifications working great both over 3G and WiFi, but none of them work right now.

Facebook and android

Seriously, bb and facebook rock. Android and fb suck. I get NO notifications. Ever. Why? I dont know why. I read on here that people do get notifications so what the deal is? Why am i not getting any?
This is on stock, on root, cm7, and same issues on my g2 and mt4g, and nether one of my phones with 2 different facebook accounts for two different people get notifications. Is there a setting in facebook on the desktop that im unaware of?
Sent from prison
tackleberry said:
Seriously, bb and facebook rock. Android and fb suck. I get NO notifications. Ever. Why? I dont know why. I read on here that people do get notifications so what the deal is? Why am i not getting any?
This is on stock, on root, cm7, and same issues on my g2 and mt4g, and nether one of my phones with 2 different facebook accounts for two different people get notifications. Is there a setting in facebook on the desktop that im unaware of?
Sent from prison
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are better and alternate facebook apps on the market maybe the notifications will work with those. I have no notification issue myself with the official app but there are other options you can try. Account/sync settings may be some help as well.
Sent from my CM7 powered G2
I get messages pushed but no update notifications such as someone posted on my wall or replied to me
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
TweetDeck FTW... http://www.appbrain.com/app/tweetdeck-(twitter-facebook)/com.thedeck.android.app
It does Facebook, Twitter and more. Works beautifully.
same here
tackleberry said:
I get messages pushed but no update notifications such as someone posted on my wall or replied to me
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I get the exact same issue, No matter what android phone I had. No notifications are being pushed to my phone at all. I did have it working at some point, but it suddenly stopped.
Yea mine was working when I first had my mt4g, but even then it was not up to date much. Then all the sudden it stopped. Back then I was running iced glacier rom on that phone
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
I rarely use Facebook so I'm probably not the best indication of whether notifications are working on not, but I noticed that I used to get them fine with the old version of the app, it stopped working/worked sporadically for about two versions, and then it started working again with the latest update that just came out last week.
Like I said though, I rarely get any notifications to begin with so maybe it is still sporadic and I've just been lucky so far (especially since it seems like a lot of people have had nothing but problems with the latest update).
ianmcquinn said:
I rarely use Facebook so I'm probably not the best indication of whether notifications are working on not, but I noticed that I used to get them fine with the old version of the app, it stopped working/worked sporadically for about two versions, and then it started working again with the latest update that just came out last week.
Like I said though, I rarely get any notifications to begin with so maybe it is still sporadic and I've just been lucky so far (especially since it seems like a lot of people have had nothing but problems with the latest update).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I downloaded the new version last night.... no changes other than the notifications screen works in landscape
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Ok sadly none of us seemed to think about this...
Typically, when I open facebook, I see a list of posts, then I back out and I see notifications screen, then I back out again and think its still running but in reality, its actually turned off.
Instead of backing out of the program like anything else, just hit the home button to exit fb and notifcations work just fine.
sent from the rooty tooty fresh and fruity cm7 nighly powered G2
tackleberry said:
Seriously, bb and facebook rock. Android and fb suck. I get NO notifications. Ever. Why? I dont know why. I read on here that people do get notifications so what the deal is? Why am i not getting any?
This is on stock, on root, cm7, and same issues on my g2 and mt4g, and nether one of my phones with 2 different facebook accounts for two different people get notifications. Is there a setting in facebook on the desktop that im unaware of?
Sent from prison
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here. I am also using the official app and no notifications are being pushed to me either, and they are enabled. I am running stock software on my G2. My girlfriend has Mytouch 3G and she gets the notifications. Pretty weird stuff.
I just did the facebook app update the other day and my notifications are now working.
I am running CM 6.1.1
make sure in facebook app settintgs you have a CHECK next to notifications and refresh interval set to 1 hour.
also make sure contact sync is ON, which might help?
I don't use facebook.
Ehh, I'm not gunna complain, the fb is 100% better than it was half a year ago.lol. but yeah, +1 for the no notifications.
Sent from my SilverBullet "HTCDesireZ running CM7"
well like i said above, dont back out of the program, just hit the home button and leave it running.
if using a task killer, ignore FB. i have been getting notifications since yesterday when i tried this. apparently, FB must be running in order for notifications to work, exiting the program or killing it completely does not allow for push notifications to run thru.
Flow for Facebook is a really good alternative app. It has an option to use the email notifications you get from facebook and switch that over to use for the app. For example, If someone comments on my post I will see the email thing appear but it will disappear and switch to the flow notification saying its for facebook and what not. Theres an option to delete the emails too when it gets notified(paid version). Try it out, I have both official and flow. Flow is so i get instant notifications and the official is just for playing around because flow doesnt have chat yet.
Congrat' : you've just given your Fb IDs to a private company !
but same probleme here... I wish I could receive several sort of notifications... (birthday, event...). Now, I just receive mail....
I get notifications you need to set it up in facebook? If you not done that take a look at privacy settings. I requested on notifications when people add me on post on my wall that's it to many get really annoying......
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App
I don't bother with the FB app notifications, they don't seem to work anyway. I just use the FB texts.
Well, I gave up on the FB App notifications months ago. So I just set up my account so it sends me texts anytime I get a notification. Way easier, at least for me. I didn't have that many problems with notifications still, but they were always late. Like a minute or so. Texts are faster, at least with me. Just saying :3
I never have problems getting notification from fb. They also are going right thru gmail
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

Moving from WM (HTC Sense) to the Atrix, email seems missing

So I'm new having just moved to Android from WM, and have configured all my accounts on the phone (that's 7 email accounts under Accounts), now my problem is simple I see no way to actual see existing messages in the inbox's, when I get a mail it shows up in notifications, but other than the gmail accounts (all 5 of which are available from the gmail app if separately), getting to the yahoo, msn or aol accounts (mostly used of IM, but mail does go to them some times) is just not easy. I really expected more from Android when it comes to email accounts. I've seen programs like Enhanced Email or Pure Messenger in the market place, but before I went and sent money, I thought I'd ask if there was something I'm missing built in or free?
On the same note I'm finding the Widgets that are provided for Google voice, are ugly and others say for email are simply not present at all. All of this is making me miss my HTC Sense interface on WM. However there I'd expect solutions for all of these issue, which is what I'm looking for.
Thanks,
ERIC
You'll find all your emails in the messaging app
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
I know the app you are suggesting, but so far it always says no emails, yet the gmail app shows well over a hundred, so as far as I can tell its not working, also like to crash on me, so I do not think it is a solution.
Thanks,
ERIC
You can try K9-Mail for an e-mail client. Works amazing for me.
egandt said:
I know the app you are suggesting, but so far it always says no emails, yet the gmail app shows well over a hundred, so as far as I can tell its not working, also like to crash on me, so I do not think it is a solution.
Thanks,
ERIC
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
have you configured the email accounts in their respective sections in MESSAGING app as has already been suggested? the app works fine here, so if you are having problems, factory reset and try again. i dont really understand what the problem is. your question originally was how to access them, then when told how to access them you say it's not working. if its not working, start there and figure out WHY its not working......THAT would be your problem, wouldnt it?
not trying to be hostile or funny here, but if you love HTC Sense, you do know there are plenty of androids running HTC sense right?
or you can wait for a HTC Sense ROM
I have five accounts running with no problem. Try a factory reset like someone else suggested.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
By default its only set to sync the past 3 days of mail. Go into account settings from the messaging app and bump it up to 30 days. 30 days is the max which is a bummer. On my past win mobile you could tell it to sync all mail.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Categories

Resources