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[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
I've just posted an update to Forum Fiend that includes some bug fixes and a few more of your suggestions. Changes include:

Non-Tapatalk forums can now be added to the app. If you enter a URL that does not work with Tapa, the app will ask if you want to use the forum in a WebView instead.

Added a post preview option to the new posts screen. Also added a select all, and a clear all feature. Find them by pressing the menu button on the new post screen.

Various other bug fixes and layout updates

There is a full changelog within the app. I still have more of your suggestions to implement, so keep them coming. I will try to post new updates on a weekly basis (sooner if there are major bugs found). I think the next items on my list will be to add support for the xenforo conversation-style inbox system, and the ability to select which page is the default start page for each forum (index,inbox,subscriptions, etc). From there I will move on down the list of suggestions until I get the app right. Thanks again for your suggestions and support!
[Android Apps and Games] ssenemosewa:
Just switched from Tapatalk to Forum Fiend because Tapatalk stopped working on my tablet. Nice app!

I noticed a couple of quirks which you may want to investigate.

First, the new webview function requires you to back up through all your web maneuvers to return to the forum lists. The menu at the top which is normally active to do this becomes inactive. Have to keep hitting the back key all the way to the beginning!

I also noticed that there are a few forums I had registered in Tapatalk that aren't quite recognized as Tapatalk enabled in Forum Fiend. I managed to figure out the proper URL for two of them for the app to find the API on the site, but it involves adding forum.php or something else with php at the end. When I do, the app recognizes it as Tapatalk enabled but loads a blank page with no other options. Registered login also fails.

One is philadelphiaspeaks.com if you want to experiment with it. Try appending /forum and /forum/forum.php to duplicate my attempts.

Found another bug while trying to submit this with the app here on XDA: Submission failed! Had to copy it as text and send it via my PC. App said it saved it as a draft...but where do I find it?
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
When you save as draft, it should re-populate the new post screen when you start a new post again in the same category. I will add the side menu to the WebView section and see what I can do about the non-working forums. Thanks for the info and the feedback!
[Android Apps and Games] ssenemosewa:
And thanks to you for a great app and the quick response! Much better (in both respects) than the folks at Tapatalk IMHO.

I didn't think to try posting again to get the draft back...but it makes sense.

Keep up the great work. Looking forward to the next round of testing.
[Android Apps and Games] skokielad:
Bug: Subscribed xda topics list keeps going blank. Clearing cache solves it only temporarily.

Sent from my HTC One M8 on VZW using Forum Fiend v1.2.7
[Android Apps and Games] jknarf:
Feature request: please add subscribed sub forums.

In small communities ff is really awesome, but in communities like xda it's a Pita.

Beside from that, ff is really the better tapatalk.

Cheers

Sent from my LT30p using Forum Fiend v1.2.7.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Forum Fiend has just been updated again with the following changes:

New Theme Options - Forum theme options have been greatly expanded. You can now alter the accent color, background color, text color, forum element color/visibility, forum wallpaper, and turn on/off forum icons/avatars.

App can now be installed/moved to SD card

Kit Kat(+) devices now run in tint the status and nav bars with forum theme color

Added Favorites list (bookmarks) for forums.

Added more functionality to forums viewed in the Web View (non-tapatalk forums)

Various bug fixes

A full change log is available in-app. As always, I will keep making improvements until I get Forum Fiend right. Thanks again to everybody for suggestions and support!
[Android Apps and Games] jknarf:
First:

Maybe it's only today. But on xda ff is very slow. On my other boards it works fast enough.

Second: The favorite shows on last level forum. Ie: xda→ xperia t, tl, tx, v(fav)→ xperia t android development(fav)

In this case ff show only the last favorite with others I had also favored this sub forum.

Third: It will be nice, that I can see the topic while I wrote an answer.

So far so good.:)

Thanks for the great work. ::D

Sent from my LT30p using Forum Fiend v1.2.8.
[Android Apps and Games] xdamigg:
if u could implement little heads as smilies... im there
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
+1

That's a good Suggestion.

How about app translation? I can do the German translation of the app.

In landscape mode I do not know what users are shown on right side. Can I hide them to get more space for the threads?

In portrait mode - I personally use them most - it's difficult to recognice if there are more unreaded pages left. Maybe a different icon to show that there are some unreaded pages are available could be a solution.
[Android Apps and Games] jumpjack:
some major issues I found:

1 - search function does not find THIS thread upon looking for "forum fiend" in xda-developers forum ! (???)

2 - apo does not work with some forums like hwupgrade.it , which IS supported by tapatalk

3 - app can't find forums sites by keywords: looking for "nasa" I expect the app to find all forums with "nasa" in the url.

This app looks much more comfortable than tapatalk, but I think these options are a "must have".

Sent from my GT-I9301I using Forum Fiend v1.2.14.
[Android Apps and Games] daniel84cs:
Your app is perfect, you can add a italian translation...???....Good work, love your app....:)
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
I can do the German one...
[Android Apps and Games] dvogonen:
The Tapatalk Android app has been going downhill for a long time and the last release (4.10) is utter crap. It is completely unusable on an android phone. I have reverted to an old version from 2013 and are actively looking for a replacement. Forum Fiend seems to be the only viable option. The only problem is rhat I have paid the subscription fee (twice) to get the adds removed, but they are still displayed. How do I get rid of them?

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I am by the way maintaining several Swedish translations of open and closed source software and have been a major contributor to the Swedish Tapatalk translation. I could and would handle the Swedish translation of ForumFiend if you decided to make it language aware.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
goodness! thank you for all of the feedback. I still have a ton of work to do on the app, but this helps me get my priorities straight.

I'd love more info on your ideas for sharing too.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3 Beta.
[Android Apps and Games] :
I'll pop in with a few things too since you asked for feedback :) In addition to what the previous poster mentioned I actually have one very concerning issue which is battery consumption. I don't really know what the cause for this is but FF uses a heap more battery while using it than TapaTalk or using forums via browsers like Chrome or Lightning. I'm getting about 30-45 minutes less screen-on time while using FF and in the case of my phone that's about 15-20% which I consider substantial. It also portrays in the battery chart and FF quickly tops the list by a fairly large margin. This is on the Nexus 5 on Lollipop 5.0.1. If you need help finding the cause I'm happy to help :) I didn't attach any logs because the app itself isn't crashing or causing FCs of any kind.

And a small wish for the future would be a darker theme or option to change the actual app menu colors. The color options for forums are cool and working well but the swipe-menu doesn't fit in colorwise if we don't use stock colors. This is nothing to hurry about but maybe something for the future :)
[Android Apps and Games] mp3deviant721:
Hey man. Did you ever get this problem fixed or working better? I kinda lost track of development on this app...

GS³: CarbonROM + leanKernel Edition™

Put your Kitsune up!!
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Finally got this feature implemented. You can find it on the settings screen on the latest version.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
You might appreciate the layout changes in the newest release. Also, in app settings there is now an option to remove the "active users" side bar.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Yeah, I currently do not keep a database of all forums that are compatible, so it really only works by entering your specific URL. I could start tracking every server that connects through Forum Fiend I suppose, and eventually I would be able to auto-populate the "add server" bar with data.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
I will hit you up when I am ready to translate the app. I still have most of the strings in the app hard coded right now :o
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
It would be great if you could assist with the translation. I am not prepared to do it yet, but I will let you know.

Also, let me know if the new update fixes the advertising issue.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
This might be happening because of the Mail Service it runs. People wanted notifications for new messages, but using the Tapatalk API the mail goes through Tapatalk's push notification server, which I do not have access to. Therefore, the app automatically connects to each of your servers at regular intervals to check for new messages.

I can add an option in settings to disable the mail service, which should help quite a bit.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
It *may* be better. I have since completely re-written the code that interfaces with the API. But for this specific issue I was not able to recreate it myself.
[Android Apps and Games] :
That sounds great :) Especially considering I don't need or want forum notifications pushed then disabling the mail service won't be an issue. Thanks for the reply :)
[Android Apps and Games] dvogonen:
The latest update seems to have fixed the issue with adds being displayed even paythe paying for subscription.
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
I replaced Tapatalk with your app, I like the interface, my suggestion is to add the possibility to sort forums in home page.

Also the number of unread thread is important when you open the specific forum...

Finally, differentiate more quoted text from normal message.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
Also an "inbox" feature with all new posts would be great. Currently need to switch between 'Favourites' and 'Participated'
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
Unread posts, or different?

Sent from my Note 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
Unread are all items, I only want my own where I bookmarked the threads and participated. Same feature already in TT available.
[Android Apps and Games] Wrapp:
just deleted tapatalk.

ff is great, love the webview

is there any way to store the settings? I don't want to lose all entries in case of a crash.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Forum Fiend v1.2.14.
[Android Apps and Games] echelonx:
It is time to install Forum Fiend. :good: I gave it 5 stars. I can translate it into Turkish ;)
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Thanks, I'll see what I can do.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Sure, I can add an option to export your configuration to the SD card so it will be there if you reinstall the app, or you could even take it with you if you switched phones.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Awesome!
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
+1

Sent from my Note 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.

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I would like the command to post, with more evidence, for example the arrow can be intuitive

Sent from my Note 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
today update by Tapatalk is not interesting, I would like to partecipate to develep Forum Fiend :p

Emotions are non visible, see screenshot.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Thanks, yeah it supports only a couple right now, but I will continue to add more.2
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
In some cases when you come back to unread page, the list is empty, but really not so. Could be useful to have a refresh button to use in this situation.

Sent from my Note 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] N3RO815:
For me too with subscribed topics.

Sent from my XT1039 using Forum Fiend
[Android Apps and Games] MP99:
I'm sure I posted a reply to this thread via FF, and it's not here when I come back.

Anyway, per the comments above, I am also getting blank pages, both on the list of subscribed topics, and within forum thread pages. On the thread, this could be the first page you get when you select the thread, or a subsequent page after tapping next/prev. Sometimes I can get it by doing next/prev.

Also, I was viewing a thread, switched to another app, and when I switched back the page was clear.

Sent from my GT-N5120 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] umeshxda:
1.Blank pages means its refreshing background would love if you add refreshing or loading text

2. Ability to jump from thread to that device thread (as per xda)

3. Ability to subscribe device forums
[Android Apps and Games] fruity101079:
I'm just following the thread, because tapatalk is getting more and more problems.

Just to say, I tried yesterday Forum Friend, and I couldn't login on xda. Strange because everybody seems to be able to...

I have to try again!

ps: It's not easy to add the forums web adresses on smartphones, any others ways to do it?
[Android Apps and Games] Wrapp:
just add

xdaforums.com

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] MP99:
I've just had contact from the owner of a forum, and they've been dealing with a number of report-to-mod complaints re the default sig which is added to every post (as above).

I know I can remove it in my settings, but this forum owner's first experience of FF has been complaints and an overall negative experience.

I'm apparently just the first user to try this on his forum. Imagine if the mods were dealing with 50 users all trying out FF, and every one having to update their settings. If I was in his shoes, I might start looking for ways to block FF, while leaving Tt access in place (if that's even technically possible). Running a forum is enough hassle without this sort of thing adding to the workload.

I understand the desire to grow the user base by word of mouth, but is there anything we can do about this?

cheers, Martin
[Android Apps and Games] ST Dog:
I guess the forum users aren't accustomed to smartphone users?

A lot of apps do that, email apps, SMS apps, all sorts of things.

To repeatedly complain to the mods about it is a bit over the top.

Doesn't TT do the same by default?
[Android Apps and Games] danial.aw:
XDA not working for me on the latest update just keeps trying to load ? .... Login works but again nothing displayed
[Android Apps and Games] MP99:
The forum has over a million posts, and I can't remember any post on that forum with a "posted from Tapatalk" sig.

You have to realise that every forum will attract a bunch of people with similar attitudes, and if this happens to annoy that community, then it just does. As FF tries to improve its market share, accommodating this might be something that helps.

(I do wonder whether it's partly the Forum Fiend app name, which is fine in isolation / makes it stand out in the app store, but it can be quite jarring when it interrupts some intense discussion - Forum Fiend, Forum Fiend... The bright colour also doesn't help - a subtle grey might be somewhat better.)

BTW, this is a technical community discussing spaceflight, so they're a tech-savvy bunch.

Cheers, Martin
[Android Apps and Games] mp3deviant721:
TBH they sound a little too picky... No offense to anybody. But I'm pretty sure that most forums allow the turning of the TT signatures off if I remember correctly. All I think that needs to be done is that FF needs to be able to follow that setting to turn off the signatures... But OP could enlighten you more on this subject probably more than I can.

GS³: CarbonROM + leanKernel Edition™

ギミチョコ！！
[Android Apps and Games] ST Dog:
I'm an engineer myself, and a lot of my upper management use BBs (company standard), so every email they send has a BB tag (or a customized sig, thinks like electronic leash, or ball and chain). I get lots of email from outside firms with similar tags, naming the app, device, and.or carrier.

That includes several NASA engineers at Marshal.

So I'm with mp3deviant721, they sound bit picky (and prissy).

That said, I'd turn it off just because I don't personally like it. But I'm not going to complain about those that are different.

I learned long ago not to fight that sort of thing. It's like long signatures or the top vs bottom post wars.

We aren't on 2400 baud modems anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] jacknicholson:
Although Tapatalk's always had its own default signature, all things considered, it's easily among the app's least offensive features. That said, FF's would possibly encounter less opposition if it wasn't such a deliberately eye-catching colored bold font. But either way.
[Android Apps and Games] MP99:
If that's correct, then it would appear that FF is ignoring the Tapatalk config for disabling signatures.

If FF could honour that request from the forum, it should completely resolve this issue.

Cheers, Martin

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The forum owner can either:-

* ignore the extra hassle of report-to-mod re these sigs

* run a campaign to persuade people not to be bothered by the sig

* run a campaign persuading people not to use FF

* investigate whether it's possible to block FF on his forum.

Cheers, Martin
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
I'm just giving it a quick try as Tapatalk have made their app so counter intuitive, and I must say I'm impressed. its easy to remove the signature if you want, but I'm going to leave it on for a while to help promote.

Now to head over to the Tapatalk forum to do some posting!

Sent from my LG-D802 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] ST Dog:
Those are the best two of them. Any of those users are going to run into sig issues in other places.

Has the forum admin turned off the signature function in the forum?

You've seen the sigs here. If the function is not disabled/controlled, lots of people will create huge sigs.

Even without that, nothing stops a person from manually adding a sig. I did just that for a long time on older software that didn't support sigs. Just copied the text from a local file every post.

Again, I'm all for having a way to turn that off and customize it. Just find it odd for a bunch of techies to be complaining about it.
[Android Apps and Games] ST Dog:
I send an email to the developer, but am posting as well.

I have been unable to install on my Droid 3 running the Verizon ROM (rooted, Holo launcher). GB 2.3.4, kernel 2.6.35.7, 0.95GB available for apps.

I was unable to complete a download form the Play store, it stopped at 87% several times. Got it from the developers market site.

Attached are 2 logs, 1st from the APK downloaded with the phone, the 2nd downloaded with computer and transferred to phone.

(timezone is UTC as I'm not in the US at the moment)
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Had a couple of bugs/niggles.

1. I've created a new post using the three dot menu at the top right. Twice it appears to post, but then nothing appears on the forum (XDA).

2. The favourites menu (XDA) sometimes shows my subscribed threads for 1/2 second but then goes blank. I have waited for 15 seconds but nothing shows up.

Apart from that, good job. I've subscribed, and request others trying this as an alternative to Tapatalk do the same to give the dev some support and encouragement.

Edit:

I went to edit this post straight after posting, and I didn't have options to edit or thank someone. I created a new post, but it didn't appear after posting.

I closed the app by swiping its task out of running apps (Lollipop 5.0.2 CM12 based rom) and when I started it again I had the option to thank and edit.

Is there anything we could help with testing etc?

Edit 2:

It happened again. You have to sign out of the forum then back in to edit etc.

Sent from my LG-D802 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
[Android Apps and Games] MP99:
I am getting this extremely often on the Subscribed view - about every third time I go into it after I've viewed a thread. Fails whether I go back with the back key, or select Subscribed from the menu.

I'm also getting a very high rate of app fails. I've submitted dozens of error reports, though I'm wary of doing this in some cases as I'm not sure if any info from the forum (thread headings / thread contents) are included in the reports.

Cheers, Martin
[Android Apps and Games] badboy47:
Xda not working; removed. Back to sh1tty tapatalk.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
Having a problem with AndroidTablets.net and androidforums.com Both work on Tapatalk, but cannot be found in Forum Fiend?

Also, satelliteguys.us and the tapatalk forum, loads but comes up blank. Side bar shows all options, but all pages are blank.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
v1.3.1 Update

Updated Forum Fiend last night. Corrected most of the major crashes as reported through the Google Play error console.

Also added the "Timeline" view, which seemed to be the #1 feature request on Google Play.

Other updates include a way to rename forums added to the forum listing, and the ability for forum owners to monetize their forums when viewed through Forum Fiend.

Keep the suggestions coming and I will keep working on the app as long as there is still interest in it.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
I will see what I can do for allowing forum owners to disable signatures on the next update.

I know Tapatalk has the option to disable signatures, but it is set up on the Tapatalk website through their forum owners console, which is data that I do not have access to.

I will look into a solution though.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
Still can't get those 3 forums, even though they work in TT
[Android Apps and Games] kingvortex:
I have a question regarding the new option for forum owners to monetise their forums when viewed via Forum Fiend. Will these ads be displayed if I purchase the ad free option? I understand the need for forums to make money to pay for hosting/bandwidth etc, but if they're still visible then the distinction should be made with the "Remove advertising" option.

Also pertaining to that, can you explain the reasoning behind an ongoing subscription to remove the ads, rather than a one off payment? I'd like to support your development of this app, but would rather not sign up for a subscription to do so. I would sooner it just be a larger one off payment. Could this option be added somehow?

Thanks for any help and keep up the good work. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Yeah, still working on it.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
The forum owner ads will not be shown in the ad-free version. I do not really have a way for forum owners to monetize off of people who have paid, but I figured that at least the option to put their ads in the app is better than nothing.

As for the subscription, I really didn't have any grand reasoning for it, it's just what I picked. I suppose I could just change it to a one time charge if people don't like the subscription option. Of course I have to be fair to those who already subscribed. Maybe I will put a choice in the next update where people can pick either/or method.