yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Nice!

I am experimenting a lot right now, i will share a preview asap.

Just an information, the status update button is correctly above the nav bar or it's below?

Ps: how are you? it's been a while!
[Android Apps and Games] JC1988AD:
Yeah I'm good man, I've been lurking on here, and getting really stressed with work (in fact I had to go to hospital because of it!), but I am fine now.

The update button is indeed above the nav bar.

I am still loving Fast, however, after the last couple of updates I've noticed a bit of a drop off in news feed content showing.

How are you doing?

Sent from my Nexus 4-slice Toaster
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Fine thank you! I am a bit busy too. I hope you are fine now!!

Yeah, new Facebook API sucks, I still can't figure out workarounds to improve the feed quality!
[Android Apps and Games] N3RO815:
Yes. That is really sad. I hope that this can be fixed. So I use fast for facebook pro and then tinfoil for facebook to see what fast does not show in the news feed. ?
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
In Fast if you go to More Details it should show all posts if they aren't showing up in Fast UI.
[Android Apps and Games] JC1988AD:
So, after having tried Fast Pro out on the Nexus 9, I can say that the 4:3 aspect ratio causes Fast to not recognise landscape mode and change to tablet layout accordingly. When I tip to landscape on the tablet, the layout for Fast news feed turns but remains the same as for portrait.

Sent from my Nexus 9 in 1 Steam Mop
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Damn! I have to check the ratio of Nexus 9 and what parameter I have to use. I will send you an apk if you want to try!:good:
[Android Apps and Games] JC1988AD:
Sure man, send one across and I'll test it :D

Sent from my Nexus 9 in 1 Steam Mop
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
I will follow the google guide lines http://android-developers.blogspot.it/2014/10/getting-your-apps-ready-for-nexus-6-and.html

I'll let you know when it's done! :)
[Android Apps and Games] JC1988AD:
Had a quick read, sounds good.

I do have another request though, one that you may be able to build into this test apk - on the colour pickers for the different background colours and themes, is there any chance of including the option to input HEX or RGB values?

So many times I've liked a particular shade of a colour, and wanted it for both the stories and main background, but I couldn't get it exactly right with the colour picker.

Sent from my Nexus 9 in 1 Steam Mop
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Good idea, I have to check if it's possible directly in the color picker! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Freak07:
hey tao.

i have a problem on my m8. messaging is no longer working. let me know if i can do anything to help you.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] MartinGua:
Hi sorry for my English

This is my first post in the forum and you wanted to make a question

If I use this application, it will show my contacts that i'm online?

I mean, the timestamp in the chat

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Yeah, I know about that, for some users chat is not always working. I am investigating on this. Thx for the feedback!

If you open the chat you will appear as online, otherwise you will be always offline.

Just a preview:
[Android Apps and Games] JC1988AD:
Woo! :D

Sent from my Nexus 9 in 1 Steam Mop
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Guys!!! If you have lollipop installed let me know here, I will send a preview of Fast Pro :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Freak07:
Yes I'm on lollipop :) also have a nexus 9 if you need any more help on this 4:3 ratio problem.
[Android Apps and Games] ferozfero:
Latest version of lollipop here..nexus 7 2013 and nexus 5..
[Android Apps and Games] raymond4:
I'm on lolipop nexus 5 user
[Android Apps and Games] peecs121:
I'll test

Nexus 5 running Lollipop/ElementalX
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Lollipop user, but my PMs are blocked. Lemme turn them on temporarily, unless you're happy to "friend" me?
[Android Apps and Games] JackStow:
im on lollipop nexus 4, if i can test it

thks
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
I have sent u a request, thx!

Thank you all guys!!! I really appreciate it. I have just to fix a crash found today by JD and I will send you via pm the apk.
[Android Apps and Games] cm2003:
My autocorrect fu**ed everything up, so never mind this posting... check for my second reply :)
[Android Apps and Games] Darktitor:
I'm running Lollipop on S4 Mini :)
[Android Apps and Games] marcovittori:
i'm running lollipop :)
[Android Apps and Games] dugfisher:
Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] rommelleva:
I'm in lollipop nexus 4
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Thanks. I accepted. Id love to test.
[Android Apps and Games] cm2003:
Holy ****... what was going on with my autocorrect :)

What I meant to say was, that I'm on Lollipop with n Nexus 7. However Fast Pro is still working fine for me. So I would like to know what has changed :)
[Android Apps and Games] the playa!:
MW too. I'd love to test. HTC One with L.
[Android Apps and Games] NikolaMK:
Hey I'm on lollipop on nexus 5, I'd love to test:)
[Android Apps and Games] piats:
Here's another user who would love to test.

Note 3 with L
[Android Apps and Games] superleeds27:
Lollipop S5 here
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Woah!!! Thank you all guys! APK is coming! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Rajesh_m:
Another lollipop user here! Would love to test
[Android Apps and Games] Cirno5:
Since this topic has become so big and hard to search I will make a single post here ;)

The first 2 search pages didn't show anything by using "chat"

Galaxy Note 2014 with 4.4.2

Is it possible to only show active contacts only in fast messenger?

Right now I have a list of idle, active and offline accounts....which means my whole friend list.

Does anybody else even have his friend list shown like I do?

Thanks for any answer
[Android Apps and Games] datagubben:
Nexus 5 with Lollipop I want to test also (I purchsed pro version already).
[Android Apps and Games] scottjb:
[MENTION=4323714]taomorpheus[/MENTION],

I have a pro license and Lollipop on a Nexus 5. Send me the apk if you would like me to try it out. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Nany hell:
nice
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Thank you guys! Let me know if someone didn't receive the apk :good:
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
On latest L test, I get this whenever I try to get into messages. Every other menu works
[Android Apps and Games] piats:
Same here
[Android Apps and Games] marcovittori:
i haven't recived the apk yet :/
[Android Apps and Games] raymond4:
Not me
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
A couple of other things I've noticed on the L test.

If I go into one of my posts, the button will say "0 likes" regardless of how many likes there are.

Also, the colour picker only seems to accept numerical values for hex colour.

Edit.. Also cannot search friends and when I press "go to story" I don't see any text.

Let me know if you want any logs or screenshots
[Android Apps and Games] kenny8504:
I'm on the n6 can I get the preview sir
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
This is something caused by new fb sdk. I am checking, thx.

Sorry, I got around 40 requests, pm can be sent every 45 seconds so I think I have lost someone! Now you should have received!

The hex colour accept only capital letters, my mistake.

The like issue maybe it's a privacy problem made by facebook to screw third party apps. I will investigate on this.

Sent! Thx!
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Cool [MENTION=4323714]taomorpheus[/MENTION]. I'll let you know if I find anything else. In the meantime, please let me know of you need anything :)
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Sure! This is the first step to full material app, thx for the support! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] @atnfas_hoak:
GOOD :x
[Android Apps and Games] lets_zock:
Hello. :)

I really like this app, it seems to be a lot lighter than the official app.

But one thing I noticed what in my opinion isn't nice is that the app only shows "Blabla liked a picture" without showing the picture he/she liked.
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Sorry just a couple more. Getting error messages about checking internet connection when trying to comment on peoples posts. Want a Logcat for that? Also seeing a lot of posted pictures as question marks.
[Android Apps and Games] Tobirexy:
Really good app!
[Android Apps and Games] scottjb:
I also see the zero likes issue when there have been likes. The pictures are often missing when someone shares a story. I prefer all black themes but there is no delineation between posts and it gets hard to read. I set the background to a dark gray with black behind the posts for now and it works well but it would be nice to have some lines or some way of separating posts with the all black theme.
[Android Apps and Games] yellman:
Hi mate, I would like to test the L version too. Thanks !

Ps: and i agree with previous post from scott about to separation lines in the spacings
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
I agree it would be nice to have a "Story border" option and colour.

Also, it would be good to have 2 sets of text colour. I'll explain why.... At the moment, there is White text good for dark backgrounds and grey text good for light backgrounds. But this option changes the story text AND the icons / menu text so if you want a contract theme (dark background and light story background) then you cant really have that because the text colour wont work on both.

However, all that said there are plenty of other things to get working first.
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Can you tap on "go to story" or "more details"?

All people posts? Facebook is screwing up everything :/

Zero likes depends on privacy issues on facebook, the new apis have stronger filters and it's almost impossible to retrieve data in some cases.

Black theme is a particular theme made for people that want a full black experience!

Yep, the theme options need to be improved! It's something that I will do after the other things are fixed ( when it's possible due to facebook stupid limitations)
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Hi,

So far, yes. I cannot comment on anyone else's posts via the app at the moment.
[Android Apps and Games] eymas:
Is it common that some statuses aren't shown in Fast; yet do on the official application & the website?

Quite odd.
[Android Apps and Games] scottjb:
I see this behavior too.
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Regarding the updated L test version, I can confirm the following thing appear to work now:

The Likes button shows Like number on my posts

Messages work

Posting to stories work

I'll keep my eye open and let you know if I see anything else working / broken...

Thanks for the update, looking goooooood
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
That's really really good! Thank you so much. The update will be released soon and after we will continue with the beta testing. :good:

That's not odd, there are many ways to hide content to third party apps, the most common is to disable third party apps in the settings. More over the new API are poorer and they have deprecated FQL ( a way to get content). Now it's possible to use only GRAPH API that filter more content. I hope in the new version of the API, but for now I can't do anything :(
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Guys! If you want to try latest version just use the same link! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Just to report, still got some issues with "Friends". Search is not working. Now there is a "show more firends" option which will take you to a new screen, but search there not working either.

Let me know if you need logs or anything :)
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Can you search a friend using the search field on the top of the nav drawer?
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Do you mean swipe right from the main screen, the search box above the profile picture?

If yes, I can search there and drop the drop down to "user" but I can't specifically find my friends. Just all users with that name, friends or not... Or if I leave it as "everything" it shows posts by people with that name..
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Yep!

Well if you can't see the list of your friends on the friends view I think that the API are blocking the friends that have not installed fast. This is something new they have made it, only games can get friends list :( I am sorry about that, fb sucks :good:
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
That's a real shame. Also means cannot post to / share to friend's timelines :(

Anyway to call these sections into a Browser window? Not necessarily the default browser, but like the "facebook browser" app? A cut down browser with no address bar do you think?
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
There is! If you tap on "Show more friends" you can access to the friends view on facebook mobile web site!
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Oh is that what that is? Wonder why search doesn't work there then? That's the other bit I mentioned earlier on that search doesn't work in...
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
I have finished the Free version too. If you want to try here the url: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/854176/fast_282market.apk

Update via Google Play will come really soon.

Changelog 2.8.2:

- Added new animations and UI enhancement for Android Lollipop Only (ripple effects, animations, transitions, colored bars and so on!)

- Improved permissions management

- Improved like-comment feature

- Improved groups list

- Added hex input for color picker

- Fixed issues and bugs found by the community
[Android Apps and Games] Freak07:
For me messaging is still broken, unfortunately :(
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
I don't know.. I have run all the tests and it works. Try to remove permissions and retry!
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Update is out on Google Play!!! Thank you so much for all the support and to follow this project with so much enthusiasm.

Changelog 2.8.2:

- Added new animations and UI enhancement for Android Lollipop Only (ripple effects, animations, transitions, colored bars and so on!)

- Improved permissions management

- Improved like-comment feature

- Improved groups list

- Added hex input for color picker

- Fixed issues and bugs found by the community
[Android Apps and Games] lsander:
Yup but sice some version messages are nit being sent. All is ok in message window but if go back and enter conversation again there is no message.

Also search function for contact i czat option is not qorking for me.
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Merry Christmas guys! :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Merry Christmas
[Android Apps and Games] vindmc:
I have the same problem.

Also, merry Christmas.
[Android Apps and Games] MrCrayon:
I did this and solved my problem of messages not being sent:

Delete app from fb

Delete cache and data from android apps for Fast

Sign back in
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
This usually helps a lot. The chat issue is a problem with the server authorization. Thank you for sharing this!
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Guys just a quick update! I am working on a new version with bug fixes and improvements (also on ram usage). I think that I will push the new apk in 1-2 days! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] KaliS-Pugilist:
great news, excited to give it a run
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Thanks brother. Looking forward to it.
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
:fingers-crossed:

Today is day, this evening I will push the updates for free and pro!
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
The update is out!

Here the changelog:

Improved memory management

Fixed a bug that didn’t show images in some posts

Improved video player feature

Improved chat management

Fixed bugs and crashes found by the community

Added new translations for turkish, greek and arabic

Let me know if there are bugs or new issues! Thank you so much guys!
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Love the new update so far.

Great job.
[Android Apps and Games] G.M.L:
Have anyone else has problem with messages? In 2 phones when I pushed message tab the apk fc

G.M.L.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Works perfectly for me.
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
That's odd, this is the first time that I receive a feedback about fc. Have you tried the chat or the private message?
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Guys I have updated the strings on get localization. If you translate them in your language I will add them in the next update! Thank you so much.

Here the link -> https://www.getlocalization.com/fastforfacebook/
[Android Apps and Games] G.M.L:
Now its ok I was uninstall and installed again and all its work OK!!!!!

G.M.L.
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Nice!!! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] mac-duff:
Hi,

for some months now I have the problem that I cannot send PM via Fast. After I pushed the send button, the message seems to be in the conversation but at this moment I also can add/write just empty strings. When I reenter the conversation, everything is gone.

I already reinstalled Fast, and now also Android. Switched to L. On 4.4 I was using it beside on the facebook app.

Thanks

md
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Have you tried to remove the app ? ( here -> https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=applications )

After you have to login and accept again all permissions. If it doesn't work let me know. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] mac-duff:
Thanks. That seemed to solve it. Now another chat is appearing, looks a bit like the facebook chat interface.

Btw. is it possible to merge the happy birthday replies like the original app does it? Its very annoying when there is someones birthday and he or she has a lot of real facebook friends.

Thanks

md
[Android Apps and Games] lsander:
Now I gave it last chance. Yes, for long time moved to web mobile facebook. Now I see that notifications finally working ok without any late to pc facebook. But still since few months waiting for some update to messenger app as I love this solution for facebook and want to use it. Are you going to relesa any update for messenger?

Most important is to for messenger:

- update desing with new material

- fix searching function for contacts as not working

- make online contacts on top of all contacts
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
I am working on messenger but Facebook is doing a great job to block everything. In april the api will be more and more limited and I am trying to fight this thing. Material design for messenger is possible, but I don't know if I will do it because of this facebook limitations :(

Online contacts should be on top,but I will give it a look. Thx for the feedback :good:
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Hey guys! Have you read about the new Facebook Lite? What do you think about it?

For now it's giving a lot of attention in India and for some reason Indians are preferring Fast :D The app is receiving a lot of downloads from there. Thx facebook???!!! :highfive: :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] echelonx:
[MENTION=4323714]taomorpheus[/MENTION] I've changed some Turkish strings. Please update all of them on next release. Thank you :good:
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Thank you so much! I will do it in the next update.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
I tried it out and it isn't horrible but the timeline is jacked up all over the place. The UI looks like something out of Windows 98.

It does have a fully functional messenger built in though from just a glance. I removed it after a few minutes as it took over Facebook external links.
[Android Apps and Games] MysticFreak:
been using fast for facebook from past 2 years ..

g8 app mate
[Android Apps and Games] lsander:
App is working really fast and great. Everything works even notifications and it is really light. But staying with fast.

FFacebook made a good step but wrong direction At first they should make open thei apis for developers.

But you know who would then need standard facebook app?
[Android Apps and Games] RodimusConvoy:
I had to pull up Facebook Lite by clicking on a link after doing Google voice search on my phone. "Not available in your country". Looks like its only available in India for now. Guess its a testing ground. I also guess it failed since they're coming to YOUR ap as an alternative.

Oh there are still ways I can get it, but...after reading what rootlinux said I'll pass.

I may be in the minority, but I don't mind having separate aps for Facebook and Facebook Messenger. Problem is I deleted Facebook cause the ap was "growing" too big and eating up my space (the Sonata 4G doesn't have a lot of space, 1.9GB end user, more or less). Now I just use Facebook Messenger and go to Facebook via CM Browser. But I've always had my eye on Fast and kept up with it. May finally give it a try. I miss being able to download pictures I find on Facebook.
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Thx man! I am happy to hear that!

The bad thing is that they are removing features on the API, at this point the API of 2 years ago were a lot more open and complete. That's because of crappy app and games that try to stole user data :(

I think that the best solution is to have facebook messenger + fast and an always logged browser. In this way you have covered every feature of Facebook plus the custom features of fast! Thank you for your feedback btw!
[Android Apps and Games] lsander:
I dont know how was facebook 2 years ago because I created facebook acount just for studies. After studies Im deleting it because it is not needed for me. Have the same number since 10years old so my old friends still can find me.

But yes I wish facebook to remove all this uselles games and apps or diferent move it to separate site like f.ex. facebookapps.com or another. They are becoming sh... so Im just waiting when everybody will start moving to goole+ or other portal.

Btw thanx a lot and waiting for new updates as your app is just getting better and better not like official facebook app.
[Android Apps and Games] crnkoj:
Hey man, kinda sad to say, but the latest fast pro version is sort of useless... It doesn't load many images, some are still in worst quality and I have a feeling it's not loading all the news/wall stuff either. And than if one clicks more details it opens a link in a built in browser? Which is kinda of terribly slow and laggy for me. Must say I rarely use Facebook as such, but even for rare use this is becoming slightly impractical...
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Thx for the feedback, I hope to find new ways to improve it.

I know that, but the app didn't change lately, it's a change made by Facebook. They are limiting the api a LOT, and right now there is no fix. I am hoping they will improve the service and roll back, otherwise it will be really difficult to find a solution.
[Android Apps and Games] rootlinux:
Sent you a message brother.
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Guys that's urgent, I don't know why but Facebook disabled Fast. Please wait a bit while I figure out what's going on.

Your app Fast For Android has been disabled by our automated systems for creating a negative user experience that is in violation of our Platform Policies.
[Android Apps and Games] BillyD325:
That explains why I couldn't upload my snow pictures. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling Fast and when I tried to log in I got a message saying the developer hadn't configured the app correctly for Facebook. I hope they don't decide to just shut down 3rd party apps altogether. I really don't like the official app. Fast is so much bette, even with the limits placed on it by Facebook.
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Thx man, I have done what they asked me to do, I hope they will re-activate it asap :(
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Guys they have reactivated the app, I had the rename the app from "Fast for Facebook" to "Fast". Why now? I don't know.
[Android Apps and Games] blunatic:
OK. Where to download?
[Android Apps and Games] JohnSpawnVFX:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fastfacebook.com
[Android Apps and Games] taomorpheus:
Google Play man! :)