Why the Facebook app is terrible - Verizon Droid Incredible 2

I don't think any words are necessary.
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Mine is a lot different
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Because they know when you have over 500 million people that no matter how bad your app is they will still come back to the site.

I have stopped using the app. It drives me crazy. I use friendcaster and website. The app is so slugish and acts stupid around 99% of the time.
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Faster facebook. Goggle it on the play store

Lol I don't like Facebook enough to get a dedicated app for it. From what I have seen though, their mobile site is really poorly designed like they are trying to force you to use one their app. I assume Friendcaster is much better than the official app.

Don't forget that the latest update also added FB camera and FB messenger apps. At least mine did. Now I have 3 FB apps. WEAK.

Mr.Highway said:
Faster facebook. Goggle it on the play store
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+1 I like ff also.
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The one that's in beta??
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tylerlawhon said:
The one that's in beta??
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Yeah they changes the name on the market. I believe it is called "fast for android"
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Yeah, I've deleted the Fb app too--don't like the increasing bloat and I'm really annoyed by the their spammed camera and messaging apps. Tried Fast for Facebook, and as much as I'd like to support their xda-friendly devs, it doesn't seem to update all that well or display photos and such.
OTOH, the mobile web app, it seems to do what I need without bloating up my phone. For a light Fb users, it does the job.

Yep... Agreed. I absolutely hate the facebook app.

ericmtnbkr said:
Don't forget that the latest update also added FB camera and FB messenger apps. At least mine did. Now I have 3 FB apps. WEAK.
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That was the last straw for me, uninstalled it. They've removed the extra launcher icons now, but the app is still terrible.
A lot of times it will turn on my GPS when I enter the app, and never let go of it.

It's terrible cause it's Facebook. I hope my boss doesn't read this
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Facebook app update

I haven't seen a thread for this yet so this is for those of you who haven't seen the update. It is now FB 1.4.0 it finally adds places and groups still no FB chat =( but at least they are finally working on getting the android FB app better haha.
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I updated and it seems a lot better. I use Trillian so not worried about chat.
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Ya I agree its A LOT better haha seems like the rerouting to browser was fixed also. But ya I use AIM for fb chat also but it would just be nice to have it intergrated like the iphone FB app (=
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I updated and it seems a lot better. I use Trillian so not worried about chat.
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k0shi said:
seems like the rerouting to browser was fixed also.
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omg please yes.
Yep rerouting to the browser was my biggest complaint. I don't use FB chat, and Places is gay.
This update reminds me of facebook for iphone. I feel at home again.
thinkjason said:
This update reminds me of facebook for iphone. I feel at home again.
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But now instead of your shack you live in a... Smart Mansion. Lmao, Yeah i feel like we are making progress with android now that are consumer base is almost if not bigger than iOS
I downloaded it, and it still doesn't compare to the iPhone's Facebook app, but I guess its a step in the right direction
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FB Places and Groups are junks. they take spaces on the screen for absolutely no use because I dont even care to use those feautes. Wish i can disable them and make them disappear for good.
can you guys tell me what size your facebook apk is on your phone? Mine is ringing in at a whopping 1,29GB with 1.08MB (before the update) as the Application and 1.29GB listed as data. Clearing data does nothing for the size. Just seems way out of whack IMO.

[Q] Facebook Toubles...

Is anyone else having issues with the Facebook app? It extends to every Facebook related application including Friendcaster as well as sharing to Facebook from Instagram.
The issue is one of the inability to access any Facebook information while using my data connection. If I switch to wifi it works flawlessly.
Any Ideas?
Yep having the same problem...glad to see its not just me
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What rom are you running?
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I'm running AOKP build 40. Aerovans 10.5 kernel. Confirmed not working on the FB app and BARELY working on mobile web.
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Also, I've noticed that if I don't kill the FB app it ends up sucking up 75MB of RAM and hogs the CPU
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I'm running Aeroevan's cm9 with the v10 kernal. It happens with sense roms as well... I have got seesmic to work properly over 3g but i had to turn on wifi to get it to connect to Facebook initially.
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Same here. CM9 aero v10.
Using Stream, it's very slow if it does work at all.
Seems to work ok through wifi though.
I thought it was just me also. lol
I would love to see one of our devs jump on this and fix the damn app in minutes lol
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Glad it's not just me having issues, I've tried every rom I got to get the fb app to load, if I'm on 3g ill get a few kb of data to transfer, then nothing I gave up and am using friendcaster, it's running as of now
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I'm having the same issue on both my DINC2 and my Nook Color. Not having the issue on my Original DINC. The Facebook app will login and I can upload photos/comment on photos/comment on statuses, but I can't update my own status or post on someone's wall. It says "Unfortunately, Facebook has stopped" anytime I try to update my status. Very frustrating.
I can't login to Spotify, Foursquare, Instagram, or any other app that is linked to my account. I can't even login on Friendcaster. It just sticks in a login loop. On my Nook I'm able to login to Draw Something but that's it. (I know this is the DINC2 forum, I just wanted to throw that in there...)
I don't know how to tell the kernel version. Here is my phone info.
Kernel Version
2.6.35.14-cyanogenmod-g39a50c9-dirty
[email protected])
#1 PREEMPT Tue May 22 15:52:42 EDT 2012
Build Number
cm-vivow-eng 4.0.4 IMM76I eng.
evan.20120529.204121 test-keys
I am running mikrunny and am stillhaving the issue, so it doesn't seem to be isolated to aosp.
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It has to be the Facebook mobile site servers because if you request desktop site it's fast. Facebook app has even gone to **** on my iPod touch
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ericsdeadinside said:
It has to be the Facebook mobile site servers because if you request desktop site it's fast. Facebook app has even gone to **** on my iPod touch
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It's not a matter of being slow, though. Unless I am on wifi I cannot access it at all... also, apps that require permissions from Facebook (ie. Instagram, foursquare etc) won't be able to access Facebook to get the proper permissions unless I am on wifi.
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OK so I'm guessing its either the ****ty FB servers or our custom roms.....I'm thinking its the FB servers
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Its not the ROM's - definitely a Facebook issue.
I am pretty sure they are trying to figure out a way to serve mobile ads thru the server similar to the desktop. It cant be a server issue, its Facebook - lol.
They can more than afford and service high quality servers.
I dont use the app on my phone (or my tablet) anymore cause it took up a lot of space even while 'dormant'. I found three processes running at one time.
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Its not the ROM's - definitely a Facebook issue.
I am pretty sure they are trying to figure out a way to serve mobile ads thru the server similar to the desktop. It cant be a server issue, its Facebook - lol.
They can more than afford and service high quality servers.
I dont use the app on my phone (or my tablet) anymore cause it took up a lot of space even while 'dormant'. I found three processes running at one time.
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Oddly, I found a Rom that the Facebook app works on. Andybones stock Rom works flawlessly.
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I disabled the ad blocker app I had installed and fb app works like a charm again
Edit : scratch that doesn't make a difference
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Possible solution. Go to your security settings in facebook on a computer, Remove all of your recognized devices, clear data on the facebook app. Log back in. FB on 3g is working for me right now. We'll see.
ericsdeadinside said:
Possible solution. Go to your security settings in facebook on a computer, Remove all of your recognized devices, clear data on the facebook app. Log back in. FB on 3g is working for me right now. We'll see.
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Awesome I'll try this later today
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I quit using the official fb app awhile ago, but recently I installed it again and I changed the permission to user r/w, and executable in rom toolbox and It's been about 6hrs now and it seems like it's running fine, probably got figured out on fb side and what I did probably meant nothing but figure I'd share anyway
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Instagram takes too much.

I, personally, use instagram as a way to post a photo across social media networks ie Facebook and twitter. Instagrams new terns of service give them the right to basically sell everything about me, including photos, to their partners without my consent. I don't like this and I was wondering if anyone knew of an app that lets me post a photo to multiple platforms at once?
I never cared about the filters, so that doesn't matter to me. Thanks.
Edit: clarity
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I'm pretty sure you give up that right as soon as you use twitter or the 'book , I doubt it'll matter if instagram does as well
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bsmitty83 said:
I'm pretty sure you give up that right as soon as you use twitter or the 'book , I doubt it'll matter if instagram does as well
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While I see your point, I don't think Facebook or twitter go this far. I know they both use info, but these new terms specifically say they can and will use your likeness and photos if they want.
Flickr seems to be the thing to use. If anyone has any other suggestions, I am open to them.
Edit: the Flickr app is horrendous
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New Google Hangout reboots phone

If I try to video chat with new app and hangup before they answer my phone reboots. Anyone else have this issue?
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I'm not using this app because it's unnecessary so I can't test.
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Works perfectly for me.
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Works perfectly for me.
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Can you tell me which device you're using and which ROM?
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Felimenta97 said:
Works perfectly for me.
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Parastie said:
Can you tell me which device you're using and which ROM?
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Xperia S with EOS
Parastie said:
Can you tell me which device you're using and which ROM?
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Xperia S, ExisTenZ ROM
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Thanks for the info. It looks like an issue with ICS on ION. Maybe the update will fix it.
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Confirmed on stock official at&t ROM. If a video call is ended before the other person answers phone stops responding and has to be powered down. My Nexus 7 does not appear to have the same issue though so let's hope the update comes soon.
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I hate this new app. It's sluggish, resource hungry and overall adds nothing to good old Gtalk.
I have rolled out the update and will never install it again.
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I have rolled out the update and will never install it again.
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Aye, me too. But I'm afraid soon Google will force us to migrate to it...just like "Google Settings" appeared in the app drawer without asking for it, Hangouts is gonna replace Talk. :-/
Vaith said:
I'm not using this app because it's unnecessary so I can't test.
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Then why comment? Ridiculous!
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revan17 said:
Aye, me too. But I'm afraid soon Google will force us to migrate to it...just like "Google Settings" appeared in the app drawer without asking for it, Hangouts is gonna replace Talk. :-/
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Hangouts has already replaced talk, and I personally think it's loads better, if only more people used it I would definitely consider it a possible whatsapp replacement.
I don't have any issues with the app as some of you have experienced. (xperia s with jb .197)
The real question is, what will happen to g+ messenger? As we now have 2 messaging apps from Google.
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technaudio said:
Hangouts has already replaced talk, and I personally think it's loads better, if only more people used it I would definitely consider it a possible whatsapp replacement.
I don't have any issues with the app as some of you have experienced. (xperia s with jb .197)
The real question is, what will happen to g+ messenger? As we now have 2 messaging apps from Google.
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It has replaced it, yeah, but you can still use the old Gtalk if you want.
G+ messenger will be gone with the new G+ update.
I used google talk a lot for work, so was kind of worried about this change overall...as i don't use G+ for anything (nor fb for that matter), but also liked how google talk on my phone, and gmail's browser conversation thing sync'd easily...
as far as the android hangouts app, whatever...it works, didn't really care what it looked like...but i will say the chrome extension for hangouts is much better than how gmail integrated. I can now have any number of my work/home machines connected to hangouts without having gmail opened. Not sure if this is how G+ worked before, as I wasn't going to bother using that.
I'm still learning it...but also prefer how hangouts doesn't seem to be archived into gmail automatically...you can set it up to do that, but it doesn't just default to dumping a pointless 3 line conversation into 'all mail'...I know you were able to change all that with google talk, just didn't feel like messing with it.
So whatever in my case...its definitely not worse for me. The bigger problem still is, and always will be, the trends of what people use. I still get numerous fb messages a week despite it being obvious that i'm never on there...then border line threats for ignoring someone haha.

Best Messaging App.

Just wanted to share the best messaging app to date.
App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
Emoji Plug-in
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra.emoji
Its in the Play Store why you so hype?
Well I've spent countless hours trying to get a good sms app. I've tried them all Go SMS, Chomp SMS (Same Developers BTW), Handcent, AOSP Messaging, Etc... and they tend to get laggy at some point or lack group messaging or both. In other words i'm just trying to share my happiness.
You Welcome.
Give facebook messenger a try it works . Lots of emojis... btw I don't even use Facebook
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Trying it out now...looks good so far
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deeznutz1977 said:
Give facebook messenger a try it works . Lots of emojis... btw I don't even use Facebook
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I would say facebook messenger would definitely be 2nd best in my opinion. I dont like the loading time on it besides that it is filled with features. Textra is just so quick and it just works. By the way anyone who likes the facebook messenger notification bubbles should look into Ninja SMS. Textra and Ninja SMS work great together.
Seems great. Am i just missing something though? The description in the play store says it is semi customizable. I don't see any customization options besides the color of the default icon when a message is received.
Edit: re read the description and everything makes sense now. I thought they had theme options and stuff. Oh well! I'm definitely keeping this app and waiting for their next update. Thanks
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Just tried this, haven't found anything as good as Sliding Messaging yet though. It's got three different layouts and the emoji are so much better.
Just tried it and it missing a lot that handcent has. Customize options. Also does not have any themes to it. I think in a few months after a lot of feedback it might be good
We chat is cool with the audio messaging
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FtZ said:
Just wanted to share the best messaging app to date.
App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
Emoji Plug-in
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra.emoji
Its in the Play Store why you so hype?
Well I've spent countless hours trying to get a good sms app. I've tried them all Go SMS, Chomp SMS (Same Developers BTW), Handcent, AOSP Messaging, Etc... and they tend to get laggy at some point or lack group messaging or both. In other words i'm just trying to share my happiness.
You Welcome.
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Thank you for sharing. I actually installed it and it works so far so.good now. Group text is flawless. Much faster than stock Message app.
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This kind of annoys me because I paid for Chomp.... Why not just integrate the features. Oh, I know! Let's make a new app to get more money if and when we make it a paid app.... Maybe?
I like sliding messaging.
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I like the fact that it has emoji integration but the app itself looks hideous. It's attempt at trying to be holo looks like a crossbreed between sense and gingerbread. Nonetheless it works fine.
deeznutz1977 said:
Give facebook messenger a try it works . Lots of emojis... btw I don't even use Facebook
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How do you use Facebook messenger without a Facebook?
moSess said:
This kind of annoys me because I paid for Chomp.... Why not just integrate the features. Oh, I know! Let's make a new app to get more money if and when we make it a paid app.... Maybe?
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Are you referring to Textra? I've been using Chomp for the past year.
rubberwheels said:
Are you referring to Textra? I've been using Chomp for the past year.
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Yeah. I've emailed them and am waiting for a response. Curious as to how they will Respond
Beast84 said:
How do you use Facebook messenger without a Facebook?
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I have a fb account, the only thing ive used it for is logging into sites
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xamadeix said:
I like sliding messaging.
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+1 to sliding message sux it doesn't do mms but sweet none the less
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Differences between Textra and Chomp?
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Textra seems like a simplified version of Chomp. With the swipe to return to conversation list. You can't change the colors of the chats.
Has anybody tried Invi?
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