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[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
Again, just because the developer name is Facebook means NOTHING. You say it was written with the help and consent of Facebook. Then your next line contradicts that statement. None of you seem to be able to come up with any concrete facts to prove your own points, but prove mine instead (that it is NOT an official app from Facebook OR Google).
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
AFAIK, the Developer name comes directly from either the Android Market dev account or the gmail account its registered to.

Without careful checking, someone could change their developer name to anything in time for their app to be published, just to make it look official.

If anyone wants to be safe, they could report the application as inappropriate, mark Other, and comment on the impersonation of the developer as Facebook when there has been no official endorsement from Facebook. With enough reports, Google would surely have to look into the situation and confirm it one way or another.
[G1 Apps and Games] speoples20:
I don't remember ever seeing an official statement about the theme.

Honestly if whether this is an official app or not its not ready for prime time.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
Agreed. Though I do like it's simplicity and the shake to update is kind of neat :)
[G1 Apps and Games] brummiesteven:
I will say it again...

Why would someone go through the trouble of releasing an app which identically mimics the "official Facebook App" down to the last minor detail and then go and release it for free with no ads in the program.

This is possible one of the most anticipated android apps since Android has been around, if someone was to create a mimic to try and trick people into believing their app was the official app, they would try to profit on it in anyway they could because people would be paying just to see what the "official" facebook app is like.

Also from fb:
[G1 Apps and Games] Minker17:
I e-mailed someone I know at Google to see if he knows anything about it.

Hopefully he will respond.
[G1 Apps and Games] CLLC:
Yeah i saw that too from the dev of bloo and I totally agree with your whole post. I really do beleive this is the official version.
[G1 Apps and Games] deadite66:
this happened recently, someone was publishing apps under the name 'google connect'. luckly one the google devs was in the #android irc and it was removed promptly.
[G1 Apps and Games] athflying:
Does anyone else have a problem with not updating when shaking? I have restarted widget several times and made sure it's checked in settings. Any ideas?
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
There are many reasons. If you can't figure them out, then you need your brain examined.

And yes, someone with the same name as the Bloo developer posted that comment. The fact is, Facebook hasn't claimed it to be the official app yet. Until they do, it remains an UNofficial Facebook app.

Also, you should really read the other facebook thread. This was discussed about 8 hours ago.

EDIT: This will also be my last post about it. The other thread was locked. I have made my point over and over again. I'm now just sitting back to see what happens.
[G1 Apps and Games] CLLC:
Yeah same , I don;t think it is suppose to update on the widget through shaking but On the app when I shake It does work.

Have you noticed though in the app you have to shake it back and forth instead of side-to-side to get it to update?
[G1 Apps and Games] athflying:
I find it humorous it's such a big debate on whether or not this app is the "official" app or not. Honestly, does it matter?? if you like it use it..if not don't. I am just glad there is another choice out there and while it is a little limited in functionality, I really like it simply for it's speed at loading the feed. While on the go, I mostly just update my status and maybe comment on other people's comments. I do upload a lot of mobile pics, but I can do all of that via the app so I am happy.
[G1 Apps and Games] Knightsofwar210:
Finally!!! Now all they need to do is keep updating to make this thing better, at least as good as the iSuck phone Facebook app.
[G1 Apps and Games] HTCinToronto:
I'm basing my personal standard of 'official' on when this url http://www.facebook.com/mobile/# posts a link called Android.

Until then I simply respect the value of the app on its own merits as well as the scuttlebutt I've been reading that both Google and Facebook were directly involved in its creation.
[G1 Apps and Games] FANdroid:
Wake up... it's the official app.

When you update your status with the app it posts to your account via "facebook for android" which is also a link to the official facebook for android group.

Http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=74769995908

There is no conspiracy here.
[G1 Apps and Games] MvP77:
http://mashable.com/2009/09/08/facebook-android/
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/09/08/facebook-for-android-now-out/

Finally an article that cites a proper source!

Now I can believe it. I just wish someone important can give us a press release or publically endorse it, like Facebook or Google.
[G1 Apps and Games] uansari1:
Thank you! Maybe now we won't see this nonsensical back and forth denial vs non-denial BS.
[G1 Apps and Games] orangeee:
my only real complaint is that it doesn't show you notifications. like when ppl comment on things you've posted or commented on. other than that, it's a real nice app, better than fBook which I had been using, and Bloo which a friend of mine uses. IMO.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
babbler does this too. not like it's rocket science. any facebook app does this.
[G1 Apps and Games] DOHCtor:
wow, you're seriously still arguing about this?
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
tekkitan, look here: http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/09/08/facebook-for-android-now-out/

I wasn't able to find Michael Sharon really anywhere but on twitter, but the article also cited spokesperson Jaime Schopflin, whom I found multiple references to her current career at Facebook.

That article actually cites sources, real people with real authority to speak on those matters, who pledge the app as official.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
i'm not arguing anything. i am stating a fact. calm down, boy.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
you all need to calm the hell down. i only commented on one other person's post. i didn't say anything else.

if you want me to keep going, i can. the person who said until it shows up on the Facebook mobile page with an "Android" link got it right. until then it isn't official. is that better? are you happy now?
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
I am calm, please don't take offense or be snippy here.

Yes, Facebook needs to endorse it with that link. But until they do, a project manager from Facebook's team (who created the app? I'm assuming) and a spokesperson from Facebook both agree that it was created by Facebook. I think that's as official as we're going to get right now.

Facebook will probably wait a bit before publically endorsing it on their mobile page. Just to see how the Android community will react. Although they're certainly not doing themselves any favors, with the uproar over its 'official' status. We'll see.
[G1 Apps and Games] uansari1:
You guys are all idiots for still arguing like children over this, rather than using this thread to ***** about the horribleness of the app. It really sucks.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
sorry but i need more than a link to someone's twitter page to believe any "facts" you're trying to give me.

i am not saying that it wasn't made by facebook. i am simply saying it is not "official" yet. people seem to not understand that.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
It does. I do like the shake to update thing though. And the widget beats the pants off Babbler's. That is about it though.
[G1 Apps and Games] DOHCtor:
Look who's getting defensive again, kid
[G1 Apps and Games] uansari1:
I can't tell if the shake to update even works... I tried doing it, but didn't see any network activity.
[G1 Apps and Games] DOHCtor:
You have to shake it with the app loaded. It doesn't update when you're on homescreen with the fbook widget.
[G1 Apps and Games] uansari1:
Oh, lol... that must be it then. Thanks for the info. :)
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
Sorry, I get defensive when KIDS try to talk down to me.
[G1 Apps and Games] i_mthaone:
And this was needed to say? All it does it take room up for a comment that would be helpful, not trash like this. Go to myspace or what ever the kids are on now. useful comments is onlything needed
[G1 Apps and Games] 2311:
I think Facebook may have come out with this app quietly because they are probably going to implement more features in the future. I don't think it's a release they're certainly proud to broadcast about yet, but they're taking steps towards making it happen on Android.

This kind of reminds me of Google Sky Map. Before then, it didn't have Google in it. They didn't really put their name all over it until they tweaked it to their liking. In the case of Facebook, it's kind of hard to not put your name on it because it's the main descriptive term to what the application does.

So, hoping for the updates and we'll see where this new Facebook app goes.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
yes ma'am...
[G1 Apps and Games] uansari1:
No really... I'm with i_mthaone on this. Just cut out the childish responses.

Anyway, does anyone know how this compares directly to the iPhone version of the app? I know it's more advanced on the iPhone, but how exactly?
[G1 Apps and Games] Ultimate Chin:
It doesnt.The iPhone app sh*ts all over this(granted thats on version 3 now).All this has is really the widget and background running.The iPhone has full facebook pretty much including inbox & chat
[G1 Apps and Games] uansari1:
Yeah, that's what I was getting at... I know it's pretty much standalone (no need for browser), but wasn't sure how functional it was. Anyway, I'm still not wasting my time with this app, lol. Hopefully the next version is better.
[G1 Apps and Games] athflying:
I know a lot of people are disappointed with the functionality of the app and are not downloading or uninstalled...but I am thinking as many people as possible should DL. The more DL's hopefully the faster the updates come. FB was reluctant to come out with an app to begin with, they are going to be less likely to improve if it seems there is no demand. Just a thought.
[G1 Apps and Games] zerolimit1:
This app sucks! I recomend staying with Bloo BEST Facebook App so far!!
[G1 Apps and Games] deadite66:
i think its ok for a casual facebook user, it has enough for me to use.
[G1 Apps and Games] keemyb:
Yeah its 1.0, but its terrible compared to the iphone app (a benchmark many android apps should have considering its the better platform)

The UI is lovely though, just needs the features to be built in, tired of being redirected to m.facebook, kinda defeats the whole purpose of the app
[G1 Apps and Games] coolbho3000:
Go to the video in the official Facebook for Android group. You'll see that whoever made that video had Dan Morril as a friend on Facebook, a well known Android engineer. It's known that Google "lent" Facebook an engineer to work on the official Facebook application. I don't think an application counterfeiter would have Dan Morril as a friend on Facebook.
[G1 Apps and Games] dakotapod:
I assume we can put this to bed now? Not so much "I told you so" but getting sick of so many people saying its "not official". Not just you, many... but you were the loudest....
[G1 Apps and Games] turboyo:
Niceee btw I use this for just about everything because its so fast.. when i want to see pics ill go on bloo.. same with inbox
[G1 Apps and Games] NPS_CA:
For all the moaning everyone did on it "not being officially" shown on the mobile list. I very simple sent feedback (not a thread or wall posting) to the app and sent feedback to Facebook as well asking why it wasn't listed.

Earlier this week BOTH responded and said they would add it to the mobile device list. The tone was such that they hadn't gotten around to it till people sent PROPER feedback... Wall posts on Facebook is NOT proper feedback to an app developer.
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
The app page's description has now changed to "The first version of the officially approved Facebook Application for the Android™ mobile operating system."

It still says 'This application was not developed by Facebook.' but as others have pointed out, so do the apps for other mobile platforms.

I think the issue is closed.
[G1 Apps and Games] geova87:
1 issue closed... now where are those sweet updates!? :)
[G1 Apps and Games] dakotapod:
For sure. Some features would be nice. And notifications that are push and complete. No idea if dev is continually working on it or if its just a side project thrown at him.
[G1 Apps and Games] coolbho3000:
Here's a PM tekkitan sent me. Apparently he is too afraid now to reveal his flaming to the public (doesn't want moderator scrutiny on his insults?), but I've gladly posted his PM for everyone to see here.

i said that if face DOES NOT list it in it's approved mobile apps page, it is NOT OFFICIAL (yet).

Wrong. You said flat out that this "isn't the official app."

Well, it doesn't matter anymore because now (as people have pointed to earlier) Facebook for Android is listed on the "approved mobile apps page." http://www.facebook.com/mobile/.

Oh, and tekkitan:
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
coolbho3000, that's quite verging on flaming. While I agree with your sentiments, I disagree with your methods. It's enough to know that he's made an ass of himself, there's no need to humiliate him publically like this.
[G1 Apps and Games] jc1337:
does anyone know if the app is even being worked on? is there any proof that things are being added? or does anyone know what might be in the next update? just wondering. :)
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
Why not email the developer?
[G1 Apps and Games] geova87:
already did, no response... somebody else should try and see if they're luckier than me :)
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
Good for you, you finally understood what I was trying to say. Now that is is listed there, it is now OFFICIAL.
[G1 Apps and Games] liamhere:
MOD BREAK

now its stops here.....MOVE ON

back on topic or i will take action.

you have been warned

thank you
[G1 Apps and Games] dakotapod:
Hard to say. I’ve heard nothing on any roadmap for the future. He did pop out an immediate bug fix for language issues, but the app did need more then English naturally, so that’s not a real indicator on how much work will be put in.

This may very well be just a side project tossed at the developer and this could be it for awhile. There has been no chatter from him on the facebook page for a few weeks so it’s hard to say. I remember the first blackberry app was weak and sat as is for well over a year. BUT it had push notifications and full inbox. Two things even a very basic facebook app absolutely needs. This is really just a way to view and comment on status updates, that’s it. Facebook seems to be running after twitter the last year. Sadly, things like events and photos have taken a back seat. And IMO that’s more important then status updates that rarely mean much.

Babbler runs well and has all the bells and whistles so not the end of the world. But babbler seems to have been abandoned since official app came out unfortunately. Guess if sales crash, so does development.

I think developer must at least add proper notifications, photo handling and complete inbox to be an app that is the least bit useful. I have it installed to keep up on updates, but I never use it.

I tried a buddy’s iPhone facebook app this weekend and wholly crap. That’s a full on app! I hate iphone, but man they hit it out of the park on that app.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
That's sad if true. I use it every day and for the moment has everything the new Facebook app doesn't have. I saw an update for Bloo the other day, so at least one of them is still being worked on.
[G1 Apps and Games] dakotapod:
I can’t confirm if it’s been abandoned for sure, just speculation. But he used to reply to questions on facebook every day or two and 5 weeks ago or so he just vanished. Saying a bug fix for something was coming next day or two… And that was it.

I too use it daily and it’s the closest to a facebook app we got. Bloo developer is still working very hard and adding updates and features all the time. I just can’t stand how slow it is. And as silly as it sounds, it doesn’t feel like facebook. Info is all there but just looks odd. Silly, I know. You gotta jump screen after screen. But tons of features for sure. I have it installed just for the notifications. They are usually pretty instant.

Would love to see a nice babbler update, but unless the dude is just away I think that’s it. He recently pulled his facebook chat app off the market, maybe babbler is next

Also, x.facebook was recently fixed and shows an accurate feed now. Before it was a mess and had junk from days ago. So that’s pretty much enough if you need inbox.

Shame the new app isn’t a tad more usable. I havent even used it in a week at least
[G1 Apps and Games] geova87:
Idk about babbler but the Bloo dev. said he's going to keep updating his app (pic flicking coming soon) as a hobby (a hobby since FB App is out).. But he said he's not quitting on the ppl that's sticking to Bloo. I'd really like to see a nice UI makeover and chat support. But is just a matter of time, let's see who does this first, Bloo or the FB App.

About the FB App lack of updates I can only think of two things, either they are not giving it that much attention (which I doubt since the big amount of Android phones that are coming) or they are working on a huge update...
[G1 Apps and Games] rschuman90:
lets hope its a huge update lol :)
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
I agree with Bloo. I tried it after it came out and it was so slow compared to Babbler. I've tried it every now and again but still somewhat slow to load. Also don't like the interface, too much navigation. Babbler seems to be closely designed to match a real Facebook app, as both of them look somewhat familiar with each other.

I remember when the Babbler dev used to post on here and we all pretty much beta tested it. Because he was such a great dev and helpful, I paid for his app. It was worth it while it lasted, just hope it does last and he'll be back. I'd certainly keep using it despite the Facebook app being out and eventually comparable in features.
[G1 Apps and Games] dakotapod:
He was good for helping folks out on the facebook page all the time too. He just disappeared. Too bad, I really like the UI and the way it moves around. Another update to solidify notifications would have been nice.

I am surprised he just walked away. But what can you do. I imagine sales have all but vanished since the official, free, and useless app came out. But standing behind your paid app is a little warranted I think. Another month of development could have brought a pretty sweet app. But it’s pretty functional as is, so I guess life goes on.
[G1 Apps and Games] DOHCtor:
aTrackDog shows a new version of facebook app (1.1.0) but I don't see it in the market. hmmm......
[G1 Apps and Games] sigo2oo9:
This may shed some light??

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=74769995908#/topic.php?uid=74769995908&topic=9407
[G1 Apps and Games] geova87:
Seems like a big Bloo update is coming this week :)

http://fbandroid.wordpress.com/

I wonder what's the "nice surprise" the dev mentions is all about.
[G1 Apps and Games] tekkitan:
There was a Babbler update yesterday! Not sure what exactly changed though.
[G1 Apps and Games] CLLC:
According to the Babbler page on facebook the DEV actually posted that he was on holiday!

So he hasn't abandoned it at all :D
[G1 Apps and Games] dakotapod:
Yes, very good news. This app has a ton of potential to be perfect so looking forward to update

Just a bug fix, not sure what though. Says a bigger update next week....
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiance:
I had not had the tiny rattling sound that comes from the rolling wheels under the slider until today, after I dropped my X1 for the first time. But, after reading around and finding the source of the rattle - the tiny metal wheels under the front of the device - I was able to stop the noise. (not to mention being relieved it wasn't something more serious)

The noise is the light rattle coming mostly from the top end of the front as well as the bottom, louder at the top. It sounds almost like a loose screw and makes noise even just from turning the phone upside down, more high-pitched than the other possible noises. Testable by putting pressure on the front of the device, just to the left of the light sensor. if you push down and shake the noise disappears. The source is the little roller wheels under the slider.

This noise is not the optical joystick and not the camera rattle. The joystick rattle can be detected by holding your thumb with a slight bit of pressure over the optical joystick and gently shaking, if that noise goes away, this will not fix it. If the sound is more of a quiet clunking sound that only happens with a jolting shake, the source is the autofocus of the camera and will not be fixed by this.

How I stopped the noise:

I fixed this by cutting thin slices of clear tape, about 1 mm wide and 3 mm long and placed them flat on the metal of the keyboard, then closed the phone. I slid some paper in the gap to make a cushion and applied pressure to the front face to push the tape up onto the wheels more firmly. No more noise.

To make the fix invisible, use a second strip of tape to hold the edge of the tape that will remain so you can position it far enough inside it cannot be seen and then remove the second strip.

Credit to qpwoeipt's post that got me to this idea: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3171129&postcount=11. There are photos in that post that will illustrate the location of the wheels, plus you can see them if you look in the gap above the keyboard.
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comeradealexi:
Cool tutorial there dude!!!

Seem a bit excessive though for something i never notice or get bothered by :D

Still cool idea!
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiance:
The noise I was suddenly hearing was quite loud and happened with the slightest movement, very much like a small loose screw moving around. Since it happened only after dropping the phone (for the first and hopefully last time), I really wanted it eliminated.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nayi:
Hi, i tested different ROM. manila 2.5 consumes too much battery. manila 2.1 is very good. Why ?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nayi:
is that true
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tvrtim:
try hard resets after each flash, and make sure that you are trying the different radios aswell, the radios have different characteristics with different roms
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nayi:
tvrtim ;

Thank you i will hard reset.
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokmond:
Hi all, I flashed my virgin hero with modacos 2.0 rom. Being a novice I forgot to flash the radio first.

Can I go ahead and flash the radio without wiping? I'll do a nandroid backup first anyway but if i'll lose all my settings with a radio flash i won't bother :mad:
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberWalrus:
I did that as well. Just flashed the radio on after. Worked fine. The radio update.zip only touched the radio drivers, nothing else
[General Questions and Answers] srikrishna84:
Hi,

I own an iMate Ultimate 8150 and Im unable to figure the Type of ROM that i should use For Ex: Windows Mobile 6.5 , etc. Im unable to match my device to the device types available.

Can you please help me with this.

Im a big fan of xdadevelopers and was keen on tryin the win mob 6.5 rom.

Thanks for your help in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] Spiaatie:
It seems that there is no WM6.5 ROM for Your iMate Ultimate 8150.

So there's nothing You can upgrade it with.

:)
[Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps] djmace:
The official Facebook app for Android is now available in the market. Looks a pretty solid release. Loving the widget.