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[Windows Mobile Software Development] Noob007:
Amazing app =)

My problem is that places dont put me anywhere, it just says none under myself. Is there any settings I missed that I have to adjust?

When i go to checkin, it searches gps - but dont come up with any place so i can add or choose.

Im in Norway...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] qwkynuf:
User guide?

I have been using the application since it appeared in the Marketplace (not sure what version that was), and it has worked more or less flawlessly on my T-Mobile Touch Pro 2.

I found this thread after realizing that some of the features weren't as obvious as I might have hoped.

After reading all 113 pages of the old thread and 22 pages of this one, I think I know how to use the program better, but it occurred to me that a user guide might come in handy.

Is there a plan for producing one? If so, is it something that you need help with?

Thank you for the work that you have done to date. I admire your positive attitude and the effort that you invest in helping users troubleshoot the issues that they have experienced.

I added a little donation for you - conf #: 60821981V5337892B

Allen Frank
[Windows Mobile Software Development] joe_coolish:
I just got back from CES in Las Vegas :) So much fun! Anyways, I'll reply to the questions that were asked while I was gone (trimming them so they fit nicely)

Yes, those help. I will take them and try and find the answer. I thought I had it figured out but I guess the problem lies elsewhere.

The GPS information I am using to get all the coordinates is the same one used by Microsoft in their Bing maps. I didn't optimize it at all. I need to go through and add aGPS functionality and other optimizations as well as support of older hardware/weak signal. After those improvements have been made, it should work great.

It uses the default (COM7 I think) on port 4300. Those numbers are total guesses from memory and I haven't been able to code since thursday, so that might be completely false information. But I'm pretty sure that's right :D

(See answer for ToddeSwe.)

Thank you for your compliments :)

Yes a user's guide is in the works. I'm working on it (in my head) and hopefully it will be implemented soon (when I get some time to write everything up.) I do agree that it is required since a lot of the cool things people don't really know about (ie, swiping a post made using the XDAFacebook app from right to left will unhide a button to delete the post)

Also, thank you for your donation! It's the best thing to keep my wife happy with the project. And when she's happy, I'm happy :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] qwkynuf:
Funny - they way I keep my wife happy is by not telling her about the donation!

At any rate, I would be happy to take a swipe at a user guide if you wanted to jot down a list of the features that you think should be highlighted.

Allen
[Windows Mobile Software Development] m0nkeyman:
For some reason Joe the program keeps crashing since yesterday. Here is error

- at Microsoft.AGL.Common.MISC.HandleAr(PAL_ERROR ar)

at System.Drawing.Graphics.GetHdc()

at XFControls.XFGraphics.drawUIAlphaChannel(Object item, Graphics g, Rectangle recDest, String Uri)

at XFControls.XFGraphics.drawUI(Object sender, String Uri, Graphics g, Rectangle recDest)

at XFControls.XFGraphics.DrawUI(IXFItem item, String Uri, Graphics g, Rectangle recDest)

at XFControls.XFGraphics.DrawIcon(IXFItem item, String Uri, Graphics g, Rectangle recDest)

at XFControls.XFPanels.XFPanelItems.XFItemPost.ItemPaint(Graphics g, Int32 x, Int32 y)

at XFControls.XFPanels.XFPanelList.renderItemBuffer(IXFItem item)

at XFControls.XFPanels.XFPanelList.PanelPaint(Graphics g)

at XFControls.XFPanels.XFPanelBase.OnPaint(PaintEventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control._InternalWnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)

at Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterMainLoop(IntPtr hwnMain)

at System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form fm)

at XDAFacebook.Program.Main()
[Windows Mobile Software Development] henryblake:
Places/Checkins! Yep, the only Facebook client for Windows Mobile to support Checkins and places!

Just know that GPS data is sent to Facebook when you use the Checkin portion of the client. Some devices may experience lag!

IMPORTANT! In order to use the new Places features, you must Logout and then log back into XDAFacebook. This will cause you to authorize XDAFB to use the Place APIs. I recommend using the External Browser login method to do this

I have done all this, but nothing happens .... you mentioned above, that old hardware etc. are the reason for this, but i am using a HTC HD2 (TMO GER Stock ROM) .... should i also wait for the improvements, or is there a trick or are we doing anything wrong.

[*]Click on places

[*]Click on "Checkin" tab

[*]Wait for GPS coordinates to be received (depending on the device, this can take some time)

[*]Select nearby "Place" to Checkin to

the fourth point do not appaer .....

Sorry, if i have not seen the answer, that you have already given .... i believe, that i followed all posts ....

Thanks JOE, still for your great works, it is a pleasure to use this app!!

Best regards, Henry
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Noob007:
I have same problem - and I do have a HTC HD2. I cannot find the last option for select nearby places - that option is not coming after I go to checkin.

I tried to log out and log in again, even log out of computer and only log on from phone - but I dont get the option to select my place.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] raja'i:
it has been a while since my last usage of the program

to be honest the progress is really impressive

i did encounter some errors

the first log happened when i opened the news feed, then tried to open one post

the 2nd one : by just swiping up and down in the news feed menu

the 3rd happened when i opened the friends list, and after i let the program take sometime to load, i opened contact, then i pressed back and got this error

4th one happens everyvtime i load the friend list and the program crashes

then when i get back to the program and open anything ,the program crash immediatly and give no. 4

another note: kinetic scrolling stops after a long time when u make a complete swipe up or down, i think it needs fine tuning

sorry for any mistake , sent from my mobile

edit: i used 4.5.1
[Windows Mobile Software Development] pjopp1:
When i go to checkin on places, it will not find my gps position.

I leave in Norway, and on my HD2 i use com4 port.

I think xdafacebook use another port.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] joe_coolish:
I'll look into aGPS or maybe if Bing Maps caches location I might be able to use that.

Right now I'm working on optimizing graphic painting and over all smoothness. I really need to get it down. After that, I'm going to work on tying up a few loose ends (like GPS).

I'll keep you all posted on any progress :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Captain_Throwback:
Hi Joe,

Great work on the app so far. I really like the "Places" option - it's about the only thing I use FB for these days. One little issue I found, though . . .

When I go to "Places", and then choose "Checkin", my device successfully acquires GPS location, and provides me with a list of nearby places. I choose one, and I move on to the next screen where I can "Tag Friends", or proceed to "Checkin". I've used the "Checkin" option successfully. However, when I attempt to Tag Friends, I'm prompted to select an appropriate friend or friends from the list (it is difficult to see when a friend has been selected, as the shading is very slight). I can choose friends fine, and then I can press the Back arrow to get to the previous screen. Here's where I run into a problem though - I can't find a way back to the screen with the "Checkin" option! The Back arrow takes me back to the list of friends to choose, as does the "Home" button on initial press (on second press, it actually does take me to the Home screen), but it seems like we're missing a way to get back to actual Checkin once friends are tagged.

Has anyone else noticed this behavior?

Sent using RapidRead!

EDIT: I FAIL. Apparently, it's as easy as swiping back (i.e. left-to-right) to get to the previous screen. Please, disregard my stupidity :eek:.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mokafeh:
Hi ! I made a new icon for the app , hope you like it
[Windows Mobile Software Development] redstarfeli:
I love it.

The only thing what is missing now that I can accept appointments in the client.

I recognized as well that the data connection is dropped right after the refresh. Since I am using a Diamond 2 it takes 1-2 seconds until the connection is built again. Could the timeout be increaed so let's say the data connection stays online for 10 seconds? This would improve the usability at least on my side :-)

It is really the best app I've ever seen.

cheers,

Frank

edit: just found the donate button, keep on going
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Symondo:
Hi folks

I downloaded this to give it a go but its found an error and created a log - do you just want the file attached in here?

*EDIT*

it appears to be working well now, the error occurred with signing in on my first attempt unsure if it was a connection issue with the api.

works well, my only suggestion is to 'swipe' it back to the home page instead of the home button but thats just my preference. looks a million times better than the older version which no longer wants to work!!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] grymcent:
Love the new logo!

Love the app.

Keep up the amazing work fellas!

grymcent
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Noob007:
Reply to message thread?

Hiya!

I worked a bit more with this app today, and I love it.

But - I cant find anywhere to reply to a message thread you already have running.

In my case today, I had a msg thread with 1 person - and i didnt wanna break that up, but it was no option to reply to that at all.

I use htc hd2 latest official rom (norwegian).

- and I can still not find any solution to why I dont find any places nearby me in checkin =(

Thumbs up for uploading pictures - that works like a charm... -but can only do one a time (and wish i could put on text on it)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Marct77:
Easy answer to not finding Places to Check-in,is it would appear the App

looks for already added locations,if there aren't any added by a 3rd person it won't find any...

For example,I go to check-in,it finds some local pubs,McDonalds and a few places called 'Home' or 'Our house' etc

So I select 'Home' and then get asked by my friends have I moved

cos it's actually in the next street or if I check-in 'Bed' and

my friends follow the directions it would appear I'm sleeping with my neighbours wife.... :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Noob007:
Hmm...

Could you explain to me step for step how I do it? I might be blond, but im not dumb - and so far I tried everything. Where I put in the adresses? I primary use TomTom - do I need to add places in google maps? - my understanding was it would find gps location and either add town or street adress.

Btw - I got 2 friends using iphone that already are less than 3 miles away from me, and I even dont get them as a option.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cajunflavoredbob:
This is a much better icon, in my opinion. Hey Joe, maybe this could be the new one. :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Watahboi:
Sadly Facebook doesnt allow 3rd party apps to reply to messages, you can only view them.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] sinoo:
Could you make an iPhoneToday icon, too? In *.png format and 96*96 px.?

This would be awesome... :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] gregb882:
Error Log

First, thank you for your hard work on this great app. This works better than any FB app I've seen or used.

I have a reoccuring error that pops up and I can't figure out why. After going to the "Friends" page then clicking on any of my firends, I successfully get to their "Info" page. Then when I try to go to the "Wall" page on

one

particular Friend, it blows up asking me to provide you with the following error log:

NullReferenceException- at XFControls.XFPanels.XFPanelItems.XFItemPost..ctor(FBPost post)

at XFControls.XFPanels.XFPanelItems.XFItemProfileTabs.<>c__DisplayClassf.<>c__DisplayClass11.<GetClickResult>b__8()

at System.Reflection.RuntimeMethodInfo.InternalInvoke(RuntimeMethodInfo rtmi, Object obj, BindingFlags invokeAttr, Binder binder, Object parameters, CultureInfo culture, Boolean isBinderDefault, Assembly caller, Boolean verifyAccess, StackCrawlMark& stackMark)

at System.Reflection.RuntimeMethodInfo.InternalInvoke(Object obj, BindingFlags invokeAttr, Binder binder, Object[] parameters, CultureInfo culture, Boolean verifyAccess, StackCrawlMark& stackMark)

at System.Reflection.RuntimeMethodInfo.Invoke(Object obj, BindingFlags invokeAttr, Binder binder, Object[] parameters, CultureInfo culture)

at System.Reflection.MethodBase.Invoke(Object obj, Object[] parameters)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.TASK.Invoke()

at System.Windows.Forms.Control._InvokeAll()

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control._InternalWnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)

at Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterMainLoop(IntPtr hwnMain)

at System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form fm)

at XDAFacebook.Program.Main()

This only happens on one of the 16 Friends that I have (I know, I know; that isn't very many Friends - NO JOKES PLEASE!!! :)). BTW, it also occurred using the Energy 28244.Sense.2.5.Dec20 ROM with and without CHT 1.8.5.

Hopefully you find this information useful.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] claus1953:
Hi Joe

Could you look into the multi account possibility? I have 3 accounts and would really like to be able to look into all of them from your application. Log out and log in into a different account does not work up to now, because of the cache thing.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] joe_coolish:
Thank you for all the replies! I've been working on underlying processes (this will be the third partial/complete re-write of the core set of controls) so that is why things have been slow. I've had to re-write about +60% of the existing code (re-write as in take the basic idea and make it more efficient. The idea/solution is the hard part. Optimization takes a tenth the time to do than creating the actual solution) so that's where I've been the past week.

How I was doing things: I was implementing a double buffer technique to display things on the screen. That is when you write all the image data to a bitmap and then draw the bitmap to the screen. This is opposed to drawing everything directly to the screen, which causes flickering/flashing/not good. This technique can take some time to do redraws, and that is where the problem lies, since everything needs to be done on the GUI (main) thread. This caused the jerkiness and lack of response.

What I am trying to implement: I am now doing a double double-buffer. This is that when you draw all of the elements to a bitmap on a seperate thread, then draw that bitmap to the original buffer bitmap, which gets drawn onto the screen. This may sound like it is very inefficient, but trust me, it is the only way.

I've noticed improved response time and smoothness HOWEVER! even on the HD2 with no other program running, the scrolling is not and will probably never be as good as iOS device scrolling. It won't be as good as Opera 10 scrolling on Windows Mobile either. This is because both the iOS and Opera 10

have low-level functions that directly access the hardware, as I am using the .netCF as an intermediate step between the code and the Hardware. I wish I had the time to get to that level, but I can't keep going back and re-doing the core code. I think the smoothness of the latest build (the Alpha build that I am developing right now) will be about release quality. I hope it is sufficient.

Thank you! Can I have a big version too? say greater than 500 px? Looks great!

Thank you for the donation :) it is very appreciated. As for connection timeouts, the next next verion (probably 4.7) will have full caching implemented. This will dramatically decrease load times and will allow for browsing w/o having a connection.

As for accepting appointments, that is also on the list :) hopefully it will be added sooner than later!

Thank you Watahboi :) That is (unfortunately) what the reason behind the lack of compose/reply

Thank you. I will look into it :)

Yes, this might be an advanced feature in the future (I'm toying with putting an advanced XDAFacebook on the Windows Marketplace) but the logic is surprisingly complex to accurately handle multiple accounts. This is probably why NO ONE does multiple accounts. It's a tough pill to swallow!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Watahboi:
Hi Joe! I'm using your 4.5.1 Hotfix and I'm constantly getting the two attached errors. I get these errors randomly and pretty constant, mainly when changing from one section to another and just general scrolling. For example going into feeds, returning to the homescreen, going into the places screen, etc.

On a side note I've noticed that the images are no longer downloaded! Which is cool cause now peoples profile pictures are properly updated.

Also on this new update I noticed the drop down menus has some weird look to it now. (Picture Attached)

Thanks for your hard work! :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] titaniumgiant:
Hi i am getting server time out on random or unknown error occured. I have not been able to connect once. Any ideas?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] thelocalhobo:
install problems

iv just installed 4.5, opened it, it said app is out of date, tapped the update button, it took me to a blue screen with the app logo and a download file bar underneath, and its stopped at 67%

what do i do? im a newb
[Windows Mobile Software Development] joe_coolish:
Thank you. I have fixed the dropdown graphics as well as most of the other graphic problems. Look for a new hotfix sometime this weekend (i hope!)

Make sure that you have a data connection. If you are trying to login, use the external web login method. This is the best login method.

http://xda-winmo-facebook.googlecode.com/files/XDAFacebook Beta 4.5.1.CAB

There is the latest version. Download it directly :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] wetti:
Same happens to me..never managed to connect once and I tried all login types..any help?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] briansteedman:
Is there any possibility, and I know that its a super stretch, but I figured I could ask, that you could integrate the contacts in WinMo with the contacts in FB? Specifically, I'm looking at updating the profile pictures to my contacts in WinMo. There was a program out there that did this very thing called BookSync, but apparently FB changed something that made it not work anymore, and the Developer didn't feel like resurrecting it. Many thanks for the great work on the app!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] StraightAhead:
Try SPB Mobile Shell for DisplayPicture synchronization ;)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] titaniumgiant:
Yes i do have the latest build and it does have the data connection. I tried the external method...it tries loading the page and then...it just times out and says "page cannot be displayed"...that standard page not loaded message. I can browse the internet, get emails, use palringo to chat, the whole shabang...so i do know that i do have the internet connection...i tried with my wifi connected as well and same thing..
[Windows Mobile Software Development] munishjoshi:
I m using samsung b520 non touch screen windows mobile

This Application is showing following error-

NotSupportedException- at Microsoft.AGL.Common.MISC.HandleAr(PAL_ERROR ar)

at Microsoft.WindowsCE.Forms.InputPanel..ctor()

at Microsoft.WindowsCE.Forms.InputPanel..ctor(IContainer container)

at XFControls.XFPanelContainer.InitializeComponent()

at XFControls.XFPanelContainer..ctor()

at XDAFacebook.Main.InitializeComponent()

at XDAFacebook.Main..ctor()

at XDAFacebook.Program.Main()
[Windows Mobile Software Development] raja'i:
Htc sense does that

which mobile do u have?!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] raja'i:
Dear Joe

did u c my previous post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10481134&postcount=219

im sorry if im double posting, but i had these errors since the beginning of the program "especially the last one", and i just wanted to make sure that u read the logs coz u didnt reply

thanx alot for ur hard work

much appreciated
[Windows Mobile Software Development] grymcent:
.

Could you maybe move this up your task list order to somewhere closer to the top?

It is the one thing that no other facebook app has and would be the most important feature for me and I bet for many other user

I love your app so far, and it is better than most, but this would make you stand out head and shoulder above the others.

At the moment I have to have my laptop on one account (personal) and my phone on a second (Business), but I need a third for a kids club, and swapping around on the pc is a major pain.

please, please, please.

If you need help, I will try and also happily test to destruction for this feature.

grymcent
[Windows Mobile Software Development] hungelt8:
A refresh icon should be added.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] claus1953:
In the meanwhile i installed the Microsoft Facebook (which you find in this forum) from where i access my business facebook. The only downside is that i have to log out and in again to refresh it, but until Joe adds this feature i will go on like this, XDA Facebook for my private and MS Facebook for my business account.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] deedee:
Why not try multiple browsers on the PC, Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari. One account per browser
[Windows Mobile Software Development] joe_coolish:
If I would have replied to this yesterday, the answer would have been maybe. But today I received an update from Facebook about phone number and address integration!

http://developers.facebook.com/blog/post/446

This seems a lot more worth while, so I will pursue this in future builds.

When you open your webbrowser from the External Login method, do you get the "page cannot be displayed" on other sites as well? Try this and let me know the results:

Browse to any webpage on your phone. Did it work? (base test)

open XDAFacebook and use the External Login method to open a new instance of your browser. Did it work? (from what you said, it should be no)

Browse to the control page from step 1 in that browser instance. Did it work?

Try doing that both on Data and Wifi connections and let me know the results. Hopefully it's just a connection issue to Facebook

http://code.google.com/p/xda-winmo-facebook/issues/detail?id=8

Yes, let me look into it. My first priority is getting it back so it can compile :p Then I need get the new homepage working. Then data caching (that includes data refreshing) Then In App Photo viewer. Then I will look into multiple accounts

There was one posted. I requested that a larger image be sent to me for integration. I think it would be nice to have some options as far as icons.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] fubo73:
I don't need to log out. There is refresh key.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] claus1953:
I know that but in the MS Facebook the refresh key is not working for me, unless i log out and then in again, then it works once.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] hungelt8:
Joe, I really love you Facebook app, but I have some opinions on the app.

1. It would be great and more convenient, if I can "like" a post directly on the main News Feed screen as the Microsoft Facebook.

2. A refresh button.

3. User names and texts (status, note etc) should have different color, to make it a clear contrast?