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Has anyone else found that the book marking facility has vanished ?

86 replies

SunshineCake · 20/01/2021 15:25

Confused.

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gillyweed · 06/02/2021 09:16

Thanks Tim! I've downloaded it too and it's working again, cheers!

Just to echo what everyone else says, the android app is so temperamental!!! It would be great if it could be improved in time!

quittingdaily · 05/02/2021 20:37

Thank you Tim, all working now 😎

MNHQ
TimMumsnet · 05/02/2021 15:02

@cerealgamechanger could you explain what isn't working? I'll fix it if I can.

Seeline · 05/02/2021 12:10

Working for me too! THank you.

cerealgamechanger · 05/02/2021 12:08

Nope. Still have it. On the app at least.

mummabubs · 05/02/2021 12:00

Also I think even if the android app is never quite up to speed compared to the apple app, just addressing some of the issues mentioned in this thread would be amazing!

Biscuits101 · 05/02/2021 11:57

Also downloaded and working, thank you!

mummabubs · 05/02/2021 11:49

I've downloaded the Beta version and bookmarking does appear to be working again @Timmumsnet
Thanks for fixing 😊

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TimMumsnet · 05/02/2021 11:42

[quote Scoobygang7]@TimMumsnet have done so and the bookmark function is functioning correctly via this version. Is there something in the pipeline to bring the android version in line closer to the iPhone version? [/quote]
Ah good to hear. Yes, hopefully we'll have some time to work on the Android app, although the iOS app has had years more work put into it. So it's unlikely to catch up, but certainly should improve.

Scoobygang7 · 05/02/2021 11:24

@TimMumsnet have done so and the bookmark function is functioning correctly via this version. Is there something in the pipeline to bring the android version in line closer to the iPhone version?

MNHQ
TimMumsnet · 05/02/2021 11:19

Oh sorry @Scoobygang7, when you open the invite, you need to then select one of the links shown, that takes you to the Play Store. Then you should see (Beta) in the title.

Has anyone else found that the book marking facility has vanished ?
Has anyone else found that the book marking facility has vanished ?
Scoobygang7 · 05/02/2021 10:56

@TimMumsnet

Hi guys, we've had some progress with the Android iOS app bookmark fix. I have a pre-release version that can be downloaded by going to this link: play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mumsnet.talk

Would anyone with an Android device like to try it out? Your feedback helps us catch bugs before we release to everyone else.

I am happy to test it for you @TimMumsnet. I've clicked the link and apparently signed up but wasn't clear on what to do next.
MNHQ
TimMumsnet · 05/02/2021 10:29

Hi guys, we've had some progress with the Android iOS app bookmark fix. I have a pre-release version that can be downloaded by going to this link:
play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mumsnet.talk

Would anyone with an Android device like to try it out? Your feedback helps us catch bugs before we release to everyone else.

Scoobygang7 · 05/02/2021 08:15

@TimMumsnet thank you for the update.

MNHQ
TimMumsnet · 04/02/2021 10:15

Hey guys, thanks for your patience - quick update on the Android app bugs.

I've mostly fixed bookmarking. After some previous changes, I needed to rebuild the way it loads, which is why it's taken a little longer to fix, apologies! I'm now just cleaning up some other bugs it's caused, then I'll make another release and let you know.

Your general feedback is really helpful! We unfortunately have to prioritise work on other areas of Talk that need attention, but where there is time, I'm looking at the Android app. It's quite challenging to make fixes because it's an old app, so when you fix one bug, you cause another 3 bugs. As I've nicely demonstrated. 🤦🏼

quittingdaily · 03/02/2021 21:42

Any news on a fix yet?

jellybeans44 · 03/02/2021 18:32

Since the new update for the app I've now lost all my bookmarks on threads I've been watching. Every time I go into the thread it's back to the start despite bookmarking it. Very very annoying for threads I've been following for a while, especially if there's been a few updates from the OP since then. I need to "flip" it and then keep scrolling to the most recent update I've missed and scroll back up from there. Will this be sorted anytime soon?

Butterymuffin · 03/02/2021 09:47

This is why I still access on my phone's browser and not the Android app. Decided it wasn't for me.

Seeline · 03/02/2021 09:43

Another one agreeing with @Scoobygang7. Why is the Android app so poor compared with the apple one?

Another thing that annoys me - when the bookmarking feature does work, you can't see the earlier parts of the thread if you want to check something. the SHow earlier Posts thing doesn't work - it just gets really confused and you end up going in an endless loop.

Biscuits101 · 02/02/2021 23:42

Thanks @TimMumsnet

mummabubs · 02/02/2021 20:54

I agree with everything @Scoobygang7 says, plus I've never been able to start a new thread on the android app. I don't pretend that I'd have tje faintest idea of how to fix any of it but there's just such a stark contrast in functioning between the android app and the apple app, which I don't understand. 😞 I said to my husband when I bought my huawei phone a couple of years ago, all the other apps on my phone work just as well as they did on my iPhone apart from this one!

Scoobygang7 · 02/02/2021 16:23

@TimMumsnet

Hey *@Scoobygang7 and @Biscuits101* - there is a bug in the Android app (separate to the other bookmarking issues) which I'm currently working on. Hopefully we'll have a fix for you soon!

In the meantime, thanks for your patience Smile

@TimMumsnet How about a full overhaul of the android app. If I am honest the naff up with the bookmarking issue, the android app is terrible.
  • if not just reading active threads, all threads within sub groups are just a repeat of the first 8-10 posts.
  • can't post photos via the app. I write a post add a photo press post it says successful but it hasn't posted. If I want to write a post with a photo I have to use the mobile site via my browser. Which in my view negates the point of having the app.
  • IPhone app if you are replying to a post if you @ someone it brings a list of possible tags of those that have posted. Android app does not do this I have to remember who I am replying to and try to remember if there's capitals or any other special characters in the name.
Seeline · 02/02/2021 09:22

Soon as possible please. It is unusable at the moment!! Can't keep scrolling through hundreds of posts to check a thread. The flip thread has never worked for me so that's no help either.

MNHQ
TimMumsnet · 02/02/2021 09:14

Hey @Scoobygang7 and @Biscuits101 - there is a bug in the Android app (separate to the other bookmarking issues) which I'm currently working on. Hopefully we'll have a fix for you soon!

In the meantime, thanks for your patience Smile

MNHQ
DawnMumsnet · 01/02/2021 14:34

@Scoobygang7

Any idea on timescale for the fix as it's still the same?
We're just trying to get an update for you, Scoobygang7 - will be back with any news as soon as possible.

Thanks for bearing with us!

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