TalkBass Branded Tapatalk App - iOS Bugs

[TXLawDawg]

I haven't seen a thread specifically dedicated to iOS and the new TB branded Tapatalk app. I'm talking bugs not things you wish were a certain way like the search function, for example. With that in mind, the intent of this thread is not to gripe but to inform. Much appreciation to the TB Admins/Mods for even dealing with the headache of providing a mobile app.

I'm running iOS 6.0.2 on an iPhone 5 with the last TB app installed, version 1.16.3 (yellow/blue color scheme).

1.) I am no longer able to tap the top of the screen within a thread to auto-scroll to the top. This function worked when the app was initially released but is gone with the most recent update. It still works when viewing threads but not when inside a thread.

2.) In Favorites (Topics tab), I've noticed that the app will often indicate that a new unread post exists when it updates. When I go to that tab to read the post, there are not any new posts in any of my subscribed topics. In other words, it alerts you that there is a new post in a subscribed thread when there is not. This has been intermittent.

3.) The disappearing PM option when viewing someone's profile. I know you can still PM from the Messages portion but this seems a little buggy with it disappearing like that.

4.) When viewing latest threads and you reach the bottom, you "pull up to load more". This typically results in it reloading about 3-5 threads that were already visible instead of all new threads but...it doesn't do this every time.

5.) Push notifications. I've never received them but honestly wasn't sure if we did receive them with this app. More of a question I guess. If we are supposed to get PN's, I don't receive them.

6.) I have "Loading Behavior" set to first unread yet when I read a brand new thread that I've never entered before, the app seems to randomly pick a post and forward me there rather than the first post of the thread.

[paul]

Originally Posted by TXLawDawg

I haven't seen a thread specifically dedicated to iOS and the new TB branded Tapatalk app. I'm talking bugs not things you wish were a certain way like the search function, for example. With that in mind, the intent of this thread is not to gripe but to inform. Much appreciation to the TB Admins/Mods for even dealing with the headache of providing a mobile app.

I'm running iOS 6.0.2 on an iPhone 5 with the last TB app installed, version 1.16.3 (yellow/blue color scheme).

1.) I am no longer able to tap the top of the screen within a thread to auto-scroll to the top. This function worked when the app was initially released but is gone with the most recent update. It still works when viewing threads but not when inside a thread.

2.) In Favorites (Topics tab), I've noticed that the app will often indicate that a new unread post exists when it updates. When I go to that tab to read the post, there are not any new posts in any of my subscribed topics. In other words, it alerts you that there is a new post in a subscribed thread when there is not. This has been intermittent.

3.) The disappearing PM option when viewing someone's profile. I know you can still PM from the Messages portion but this seems a little buggy with it disappearing like that.

4.) When viewing latest threads and you reach the bottom, you "pull up to load more". This typically results in it reloading about 3-5 threads that were already visible instead of all new threads but...it doesn't do this every time.

5.) Push notifications. I've never received them but honestly wasn't sure if we did receive them with this app. More of a question I guess. If we are supposed to get PN's, I don't receive them.

6.) I have "Loading Behavior" set to first unread yet when I read a brand new thread that I've never entered before, the app seems to randomly pick a post and forward me there rather than the first post of the thread.

Thank you for the detailed reports! I'll forward this on and hopefully we can squash many of these bugs soon.

[TXLawDawg]

The app is now crashing constantly. Five times within the last two minutes.

[bassguitarthund]

Never crashed on me but when I first clicked on the link a few hours ago said something about invalid password. Closed the app, reopened it and it seems fine now. Also noticed, not TB stalking anyone, but when I click on a member's comment in a thread and click on profile. It goes to a blank white screen. Not a big deal, just thought I would bring it to whomever's attention that is in charge

Edit: HTC amaze 4g

[mjac28]

Mines crashing also

[selassie1]

Lots of crashing for me on iPhone 4. On the plus side, the instability has helped curb my too-frequent searching for gear!

[swervy jervy]

Awful on my Droid. Nothing bolds as new so I'm forced to look at everything which results in me visiting much less. Paid for a better (previous version) product than this.

[dreads311]

Crashes constantly on my iPhone 4S.

[4-string]

Originally Posted by dreads311

Crashes constantly on my iPhone 4S.

Same here. Since the last update the app has been pretty much useless. iPhone 4S/iOS 6.0.1.

Hope to see a fix!

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by dreads311

Crashes constantly on my iPhone 4S.

Same here.

[mjac28]

It worked better before the "fix" I knew I should have left it alone.

[steve_rolfeca]

Crashing constantly and randomly, often when I'm just about to send a carefully worded rant...

IPhone 5 32GB, and iPad 2 16GB, both latest IOS update.

Remind me how this is better than the old app again?

[KPJ]

Originally Posted by dreads311

Crashes constantly on my iPhone 4S.

Same here.

[Timmah]

Crashes at start up frequently for me- iPod touch on ios5

[Febs]

1/29/2013:

Originally Posted by paul

Updated app has been submitted to Apple to fix the crashes. Apple may take a week to "approve" the update before pushing it out to the public.

[4-string]

Just updated to iOS 6.1 today, and no crashes since.

Crossing fingers..

Edit: crash boom bang. Still much better with the new OS, now it crashes after up to 30 minutes instead of 1.

[steve f]

Updated iOS and still crashing

[dreads311]

Originally Posted by steve f

Updated iOS and still crashing

Yea. Me too.

[chinjazz]

I ended up buying Tapatalk from the Apple store for $2.99 this weekend thinking it may address some of these issues. It is a better interface (to many forums), but lacks in some functionality (for me PM is important). I believe this the TalkBass app was a customized version of this, but I can't be sure.

The other Tapatalk app 2 app was $3.99, but the initial app store reviews said it was buggy and crashing... Unfortunately I went about my upgrades without asking the developer what was the wise next step.

Hope the issues outline at the top of the thread get addressed ..

[Febs]

It looks like Apple just posted the update in the App Store.