i keep looking at the iphone facebook and the windows mobile facebook, and by far the iphone facebook is nice! **** don't get me wrong i love my HTC touch pro and my windows phone but **** they could have done a better job then that!! post if u agree. and hopefully in the future they can come up with a better update...
Opera Mini, run facebook. It works great.
RubberDucky451 said:
Opera Mini, run facebook. It works great.
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A push button on Opera works great
The new Opera 9.7 works great for facebook. Forgetting having an "app" for it why not just get the real thing ;-)
I agree. . the website is much better. I really hate the facebook app.
Facebook IM Program
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=480365&highlight=facebook
and the official facebook windows mobile ap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=489379&highlight=facebook
I dont even bother with checking via opera I just use these
I have to agree, the app doesnt allow one to view a lot of things and you cant make changes easily either. It does suck, always use opera. The app probably burns more battery and memory too...
yes the facebook application is really crap. It would give you notifications about comments but then won't allow you to read them! The only good thing about it is the phone book and the ability to tag photos. I don't think you can do this with the mobile version of facebook.
Although I must say that I cannot use my normal Opera browser for mobile facebook (m.facebook.com), when i type in text boxes or whatever, the text appears in one of those symbol fonts but when i submit it, appears in english. So I have to use Beta version of Opera where the scroll zoom thing doesn't work. Weird....
the app is crap you shouldnt have to refresh all the time and when you do it takes for Fing ever
if the mobile page loads up quick why cant it pull info from there it astounds me
plus you can use iris brower and go to the iphone page plenty of better options
I've used both the iPhone and WM FB app and both have issues. You have to constantly refresh even with the iPhone version as well. They're identical for all intents and purposes but really...just use the website.
I gave up on the facebook app a while back. I'm happy with using the Iris web browser.
i dont think its that bad. its great for quick stuff though you keep having to hit the refresh softkey. the only thing i think its missing from the iphone version is chat which someone else on here wrote a program called facebook im that will do that for you. its not going to compare to a full website though.
why isnt there a myspace app for windows mobile??
Iris Browser
I like the Iris Browser as well.
daza86 said:
yes the facebook application is really crap. It would give you notifications about comments but then won't allow you to read them! The only good thing about it is the phone book and the ability to tag photos. I don't think you can do this with the mobile version of facebook.
Although I must say that I cannot use my normal Opera browser for mobile facebook (m.facebook.com), when i type in text boxes or whatever, the text appears in one of those symbol fonts but when i submit it, appears in english. So I have to use Beta version of Opera where the scroll zoom thing doesn't work. Weird....
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u can use the phonebook from the m.facebook.com in opera mobile
and i think possibly on iphone.facebook.com from opera mini
There's no comparison: the iPhone Facebook app kicks the face off Microsoft's pathetic effort. I'm so disappointed that Facebook options are so limited. I do not think the full Facebook is as convenient as an App, having used the Facebook app for iPhone for a long time: perhaps you have to have used it to fully appreciate how much more convenient a well-built app is to using a mobile browser.
it sucks [email protected]
we dnt get anything kewl...
slapdaddy said:
I've used both the iPhone and WM FB app and both have issues. You have to constantly refresh even with the iPhone version as well. They're identical for all intents and purposes but really...just use the website.
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I think that the best way to use facebook is that you should register on this web then use it with IPhone It is great
Use http://touch.facebook.com it's much better for the HTC
RandomKillah said:
Use http://touch.facebook.com it's much better for the HTC
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but you cant even comment on pictures
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What have your experiences been using facebook on the diamond/Opera9? For me (on a T Mobile connection) it kind of works but kind of doesnt.
It renders the pages fine, but I find I have to log in multiple times and I cannot accept friend requests or view larger pictures from thumbnails.
Theres no excuse in the world as to why Facebook should work better with an iPhone. Especially considering how Facebook was one of the pre installed favourites on the stock Diamond ROM.
iPhones use iphone.facebook.com which is like a compromise between m.facebook.com (the really cut down mobile version) and the full site.
But yes, I would like the normal facebook page to work properly.
Stan3k said:
iPhones use iphone.facebook.com which is like a compromise between m.facebook.com (the really cut down mobile version) and the full site.
But yes, I would like the normal facebook page to work properly.
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What have your experiences with facebook on Opera been like?
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well after a soft reset i have an issue when i log into facebook using my orange (HSDPA) connection, it loads it all wrong in a very very basic form bit like mobile version, but if i go to facebook via wi-fi it loads fine, AND also then loads fine via HSDPA until i do a soft reset again... i was assuming this was an issue with my Orange provider TBH which seems to be fixed after i load the full page once via wi-fi....
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well after a soft reset i have an issue when i log into facebook using my orange (HSDPA) connection, it loads it all wrong in a very very basic form bit like mobile version, but if i go to facebook via wi-fi it loads fine, AND also then loads fine via HSDPA until i do a soft reset again... i was assuming this was an issue with my Orange provider TBH which seems to be fixed after i load the full page once via wi-fi....
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So do pictures on facebook work for you?
darthbane2k said:
So do pictures on facebook work for you?
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well it works 100% perfect once i have loaded it once via WiFi, however if i dont do that and load via hsdpa first time after SR the format of the page is all messed up and makes it almost impossible to navigate the page, but it does display full pictures even in that messed up mode yes.
You can just use the iphone version...
It works just fine if you rotate the screen
Mucato said:
You can just use the iphone version...
It works just fine if you rotate the screen
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iphone version works fine until you try to view pictures full screen
darthbane2k said:
iphone version works fine until you try to view pictures full screen
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Ok so I guess I didn't test it enough
Anyway, it is a shame that all major websites seem to have their iphone version but couldn't care less about the rest of us.
Would it be so hard to have "advanced mobile" versions that everyone could use?
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Ok so I guess I didn't test it enough
Anyway, it is a shame that all major websites seem to have their iphone version but couldn't care less about the rest of us.
Would it be so hard to have "advanced mobile" versions that everyone could use?
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This is what I dont understand - as the Diamond as a higher quality, higher resolution screen to the iphone. Its as if no one makes an effort with windows mobile anymore, yet will go out of their way to accomodate the iphone
I have a Diamond on T-Mobile Uk and mine loads facebook just fine using Opera! not sure why you're having issues.
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I have a Diamond on T-Mobile Uk and mine loads facebook just fine using Opera! not sure why you're having issues.
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Try and go into a picture and view it full screen. Do you get a clear full screen picture?
Also try and send messages via facebook or make/respond to friend requests. Does this work?
I am aware Opera renders the page perfectly, but Facebook doesnt seem to function well at all.
Hi I downloaded Skyfire last week works good.. like how its pretty much a full browser with flash etc... But I had a question for other user of Skyfire.. I read online that we shouldn't use it for personal accounts like bank, credit cards etc. because its still a beta version and they track your moves.. any truth to this? Thanks.. works great though anyone else using it?
its not because it is beta its because all the data it sends to your phone is crunched by a server and sent to you and then you send it back to a server...... so all your data you send and receive is logged somewhere in a server. basically it a security risk because you are adding another middle man.
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Hi I downloaded Skyfire last week works good.. like how its pretty much a full browser with flash etc... But I had a question for other user of Skyfire.. I read online that we shouldn't use it for personal accounts like bank, credit cards etc. because its still a beta version and they track your moves.. any truth to this? Thanks.. works great though anyone else using it?
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From wat I understand all pages go through their servers, and get funneled to you as a snapshot. That is how flash works. I would not be feeding any personal information knowing that!
basically its a great browser just fall back on opera or ie for personal data (or just stick to your computer with a secure connection )
Yeah ill just leave personal account stuff with opera or IE.. is anyone else using Skyfire?
Same here. I only use Skyfire for fun. Anything important goes out via Opera.
Agree Guys. I don't even log on any web using SkyFire. Just do anonymous things
I didn't realise this. Is Netfront the same or is it ok to use banking and log into websites etc on Netfront 3.5?
Cheers,
DJ
Besides, why would you want to use Skyfire for banking, don't you want to be able to read the text? Meh.
Skyfire is cute for watching youtube...... that's about it.
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Besides, why would you want to use Skyfire for banking, don't you want to be able to read the text? Meh.
Skyfire is cute for watching youtube...... that's about it.
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Nah just curious about Skyfire that's all.. I downloaded opera and using that instead for banking etc.. Opera is safe for banking etc right lol?
The only real use I have for Skyfire personally is for following baseball. For those who wish there would be an app like the iPhone's MLB at Bat for WM, Skyfire provides a great solution. Go to mlb.com, click on the Gameday feed for the game you want, THEN click on Gameday Mini. Ouila! A full screen, updating game follower that's only about 10 seconds behind live. Haven't tested it with other sports.
Shows the title graphic, but not the login or option selections. Pretty much just a blank screen. Anyone have any tricks? I'd rather not use Opera or Dolphin just for one site.
Looks like it's flash based so you would have better luck with a 1.5 hero rom.
Why would a mobile web page be flash based? You couldn't view it on the majority of platforms...lame.
I have no idea why it's not working but that's NOT flash based.
Try the main page instead of the mobile site (source of my confusion). They used java on the mobile site, it could have something to do with it.
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Shows the title graphic, but not the login or option selections. Pretty much just a blank screen. Anyone have any tricks? I'd rather not use Opera or Dolphin just for one site.
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I have exactly the same issue on my MT3G though at one point it worked. Much better than the regular site as it is optimized for a mobile browser.
Were you using adfree? It's the only thing I can think of...Doesn't work on OpenEclair or new CM4.2.15 either.
Wife just got a droid and it works fine. Strange that it didn't work on an Eclair ROM for me if it works on the droid...
Guess I'm the only one who cares, but FYI, if you use the Steel browser, you can set the user agent to iPhone and it will work. Set it back to Android and no go again.
it works great!! super fast
download: www.opera.com/mobile/download/versions/
choose Opera Mobile 11 -- android 1.6+
It is fast and damn smooth on sites like xda. Couldn't find how to turn flash on though. Like the "quick dial" bookmarks. Thanks for the heads up on this.
Flash is working for me on cnn.com
flash
flash is working on me sites like teamcoco.com CNN.com etc! 10.2 version
tip: turn off status bar for full screen view!
I've been using x -scope until now. using opera now
liking it alot.
feels faster.
Couldn't find setting to enable Desktop UserAgent, tried about:debug but no go, going back to Miren Browser for now
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.opera.browser&feature=search_result on the market in case you prefer auto updates.
between opera, firefox and dolphin? which one you guys prefer?
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between opera, firefox and dolphin? which one you guys prefer?
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I tried this one last night and couldn't keep it because I just couldn't scroll with it, even after a calibration fix (on tnt lite 4.2.5) so I'm back to using dolphin.
I tried firefox as well and I liked it at first, but I started missing little things from dolphin like the new long press feature, so I went back again.
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.opera.browser&feature=search_result on the market in case you prefer auto updates.
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Won't install from market on my Gtab (Vegan 5.1.1).
pc2828 said:
Couldn't find setting to enable Desktop UserAgent, tried about:debug but no go, going back to Miren Browser for now
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See this page to set user agent
www.articlecms.in/3691-how-to-run-opera-mobile-in-full-desktop-mode.html
Mantara said:
It is fast and damn smooth on sites like xda. Couldn't find how to turn flash on though. Like the "quick dial" bookmarks. Thanks for the heads up on this.
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Flash is controled in "O", Settings, Advanced
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Dolphin HD and mini feel choppy compared to Opera. HD can't paste in text boxes, and is quite ugly. Mini can't select text. HD has best text selection.
Never tried firefox cause I can't see it in the market.
Opera has some slight rendering issues on some web sites, but not enough to break them. It looks very good too.
So far, I like Opera best.
i DID NOT WANT TO USE! the official Facebook app ANYMORE because its very Sluggish and rubbish useless! if they release some updates in feature it could be totally kill the app!
I DON'T KNOW WITCH ALTERNATIVE APP IS BEST BECAUSE WE HAVE THOUSANDS OF FACEBOOK ALTERNATIVE PLEASE RECOMMEND ME THE BEST ONE???
Use opera mini to browse thru facebook.
Use Friendcaster.
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well.. i dont think any of you saw portal news....
oStream Brings a Faster Facebook Experience
FRIENDCASTER is the best of all the FB apps that i have used and i use it till today..
OSTREAM is an upcoming app... its pretty fast.. but its in beta stage.. few features missing but worth a try..
Facebook are said to be working on an android app! Until then I recommend using a browser to view Facebook and FaceUp to share pictures to Facebook. That's what I did on my SGSI. Now I have a Note II and Facebook is pretty fast.
you can try "fast for facebook". good for battery life ( it has exit option).:thumbup: friendcaster is great in feature but not good in battery life ..:thumbdown:
minimum edition
If u are not interested in notifications, use touch.facebook.com in the browser
Fast for Facebook
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fastfacebook.com&hl=en
use any browser to use face book
THANK YOU ALL ... FOR HELPING ME DECIDE THE BEST ONE! NOW I AM USING BOTH FRIENDCASTER AND oSTREAM!
For some reason when I use Fast the most recent status update in my feed is from 2 hours ago. Is there a way to get more recent updates?
Mayank77 said:
Fast for Facebook
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fastfacebook.com&hl=en
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Atrium for the win!
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Atrium for the win!
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Nothing that throws ads at you is a "win".
Call it "free" , then throw ads at you constantly, and don't even give the option to remove the ads. lol Rubbish.
tried atrium, every time i checked my news feed it asked if i wanted to let it manage my notifications. i didn't want notifications but it kept showing up, so uninstalled
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Nothing that throws ads at you is a "win".
Call it "free" , then throw ads at you constantly, and don't even give the option to remove the ads. lol Rubbish.
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tried atrium, every time i checked my news feed it asked if i wanted to let it manage my notifications. i didn't want notifications but it kept showing up, so uninstalled
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I kinda backed away from the facebooks quite a bit..
but I do still have the app 'Klyph" on my phone.
Now that is a pretty sweet fb alternative.
Rasa11 said:
Nothing that throws ads at you is a "win".
Call it "free" , then throw ads at you constantly, and don't even give the option to remove the ads. lol Rubbish.
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Now Atrium has an ad-free version and it's one of the best facebook alternatives on Android. I'm using it and turned off notifications successfully!
The only option it's missing is the group chat i think.
Hey, recommend you Maki for Facebook & Twitter, which includes Facebook, Messenger and, of course, Twitter.
It's free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sunshine.makilite
Hope you will like it!
95mediatech said:
i DID NOT WANT TO USE! the official Facebook app ANYMORE...
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The only reliable and safe alternative that I have found so far is to use http://mbasic.facebook.com — it is the static lightweight old-school interface designed for old pre-smartphone era phones. You can also use it to access the 'text-mode' version of the fb messenger. Since the pages are static you'll need to refresh the page to get updates.
Another way to access the fb messenger without installing the android app would be using firefox with an extension for changing the user agent to that of a desktop browser (the native option Request Desktop Version does not work in this case).