Bimmerpost App 5.x WIP for Android

MadBimmeRad · 01-23-2022, 03:08 AM

5.0.7 installed

I tried changing the avatar and the app crashed. 3 attempts later, uninstalled and reinstalled but all is the same

fmc000 · 01-23-2022, 06:05 AM

Knocking wood, 5.0.8 seems to be working beautifully on my A52S running Android 12. Cannot find any bugs so far and it's very smooth.

MadBimmeRad · 01-23-2022, 06:29 AM

5.0.8 installed

Still crashing when changing avatar

apptest · 01-23-2022, 06:39 AM

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5.0.8 installed

Still crashing when changing avatar

How about the other functions with 5.0.8? Is seeing subscriptions and myforums ok?

apptest · 01-23-2022, 06:41 AM

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Oddly enough, in addition to my phone, my Subscriptions and Notifications have now disappeared from my iPad too.

So, question: Is this a Me thing or systemwide little problems?

Thx

Ok, 5.0.7 loaded on phone. No change.

Still no personal info, Forums, Subscriptions.

Can you try logging out. Then delete the app. Then reinstall and start from scratch and see if there's any difference?

Yup. Already did that. Couple of times. Hmmm.

What device do you use?

Galaxy S10. With most recent updates.

Thx, still working on it. Which android version?

Android 12

Try the new 5.0.8 and see if there's any improvement?

apptest · 01-23-2022, 06:48 AM

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My bimmerpost app on android got updated yesterday and it has been the worst experience ever.

- I get notifications that I have received a message and when I click on the new message it's just blank.

- While typing, the stuff I wrote earlier gets deleted word by word or my sentences get jumbled up

- When I read a thread it doesn't mark it as read. After refreshing it marks all the threads as read despite having them read or not.

- When replying to a quote it adds weird characters to the quoted message as if it's displaying the underlying coding.

- My notifications don't clear out when I click on them.

- When editing an existing message, it won't submit with the new edit. It keeps trying but nothing happens. I have to quit the app.

I have reinstalled the app by deleting it and same thing.

Anyone else having this issue?

Are you using a Samsung device by chance?

I am. It's a Galaxy s21 ultra. Are Samsung more prone to these issues?

It seems Samsung devices are dealing with file storage a bit different then regular Android devices (compared to vanilla google devices). So im trying to get around that issue, which I think we are really close.

I'm going to go buy a Samsung today for testing purposes lol.

Could you let me know if 5.0.8 is any improvement?

MadBimmeRad · 01-23-2022, 07:26 AM

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5.0.8 installed

Still crashing when changing avatar

How about the other functions with 5.0.8? Is seeing subscriptions and myforums ok?

Ok

508 is stable

I can see the emojis - it's great that they are all showing up and can be scrolled

Forums, my forums, and subscriptions are all stable

I can now also edit successfully

You sir, are a champion

MadBimmeRad · 01-23-2022, 07:40 AM

Interestingly, the editing works, but subsequent edits on the same post are giving me the infinite loop again. However, when I hit the back button and go all the way back to the NEWS page, the edit seems to have posted correctly - this wasn't the case previously as no edits would be posted at all

apptest · 01-23-2022, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by "MadBimmeRad;28501377"

5.0.8 installed

Still crashing when changing avatar

Ok see how 5.0.9 treats you

snowbimmer · 01-23-2022, 09:38 AM

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Ok see how 5.0.9 treats you

Loaded 5.0.9. No change.

Have News and Forums. All threads on all forums marked as "read"

No My Forums, Subscriptions, Notifications or Personal info yet.

iviegatron · 01-23-2022, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by apptest

It seems Samsung devices are dealing with file storage a bit different then regular Android devices (compared to vanilla google devices). So im trying to get around that issue, which I think we are really close.

I'm going to go buy a Samsung today for testing purposes lol.

Could you let me know if 5.0.8 is any improvement?

Looks like it has gotten worse with the update. I'm using the latest version (5.0.9). I reinstalled the app.

- All my notifications and messages are not showing up.

- All posts are marked as read.

- When posting to a thread (for example this one) it says I'm not logged in even though I am. I had to reply using the browser.

WilsoN55 · 01-23-2022, 11:56 AM

This new iteration is a significant user experience improvement - definitely moving the needle in the right direction. I appreciate the challenge of such a large overhaul and understand we'll have some bugs to fix, but I think you have laid the groundwork for a significantly improved app. Congrats on going live.

TCom · 01-23-2022, 05:27 PM

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Same here. Can't see the listed price of anything in the for sale forums. Have to switch to the desktop view in a mobile browser to see it.

Everything else is great - I'm on 5.0.7 (fresh install) and liking the redesign a lot.

Running Android 12 on a Samsung S21 Ultra that's fully up to date.

I came here to check if others were having this issue and report it as well.

apptest · 01-23-2022, 05:34 PM

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Same here. Can't see the listed price of anything in the for sale forums. Have to switch to the desktop view in a mobile browser to see it.

Everything else is great - I'm on 5.0.7 (fresh install) and liking the redesign a lot.

Running Android 12 on a Samsung S21 Ultra that's fully up to date.

I came here to check if others were having this issue and report it as well.

This is a feature we will roll out in the next 1-2 months, we are still working a few bugs out

apptest · 01-23-2022, 05:40 PM

Just released 5.0.10

Can those of you who have been having problems seeing subscriptions, PMs and my forums, try this version and see if you can now see those things?

iviegatron · 01-23-2022, 06:14 PM

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Just released 5.0.10

Can those of you who have been having problems seeing subscriptions, PMs and my forums, try this version and see if you can now see those things?

Tried to reply back to you via PM but couldn't. Says your inbox is full.

apptest · 01-23-2022, 06:18 PM

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Just released 5.0.10

Can those of you who have been having problems seeing subscriptions, PMs and my forums, try this version and see if you can now see those things?

Tried to reply back to you via PM but couldn't. Says your inbox is full.

Ok cleared some space 👍

snowbimmer · 01-23-2022, 07:37 PM

5.0.11 loaded. Dang, no change.

Personal data appeared once, then disappeared again.

apptest · 01-23-2022, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by "snowbimmer;28503787"

5.0.11 loaded. Dang, no change.

Personal data appeared once, then disappeared again.

Yea had low hopes. Luckily ill have a Samsung in my hands later tonight and can start to figure this out… 👍

eljay · 01-24-2022, 06:29 AM

First, the new app is a nice leap forward in look, feel, and user experience! Well done! Now, let's keep up the run to the finish line.

Second, can you organize this thread better and list in the first post what version is the latest and what it shoukd address etc.? And along with that, please list issues already reported. In don't know whether what I'm about to post as issues have already neen addressed and/or reported by someone and don't want to to read 7 pages to find out.

And now, for my issues...
Samsung S21, app version 5.0.5
1. The white app background looks nice, but has two usability issues:
a. Native Android navigation buttons are white as well and not visible at the bottom, so the back button cannot be easily used for navigation back and others can be mistakenly touched and one ends up on phone home screen.
b. The bright background is not great for browsing in the dark/at night.
Solution would be a user-selectable dark theme.

2. Classifieds posts do not show the price, shipping etc header, which the desktop site has. So, many classifieds discussions refer to price being posted, but it cannot be seen in the app.

3. Notifications section count is inaccurate. But this has already been mentioned and worked on.

Good job so far!

eljay · 01-24-2022, 06:33 AM

4. The edit post doesn't work for me. When I edit post and hit the post button, the button just spins and it never stops and my edit is not saved. That is why I am adding this new post after I tried to edit some typos above.

Bigmouth Studio · 01-24-2022, 06:51 AM

Thanks for the hard work! Android users are the majority and the great Android App is highly appreciated

01-23-2022, 03:08 AM	#111
MadBimmeRad Brigadier General 7135 Rep 4,008 Posts Drives: M235i, 420i, and now the M2 CS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Toyota Supra [8.55] 2023 BMW G82 M4 CSL [9.69] 2020 BMW F87 M2 CS [9.92]	5.0.7 installed I tried changing the avatar and the app crashed. 3 attempts later, uninstalled and reinstalled but all is the same __________________ M2CS, The second coming of ///M!
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01-23-2022, 06:05 AM	#112
fmc000 Private 39 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 320d E91 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Como, Italy iTrader: (0)	Knocking wood, 5.0.8 seems to be working beautifully on my A52S running Android 12. Cannot find any bugs so far and it's very smooth.
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01-23-2022, 06:29 AM	#113
MadBimmeRad Brigadier General 7135 Rep 4,008 Posts Drives: M235i, 420i, and now the M2 CS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Toyota Supra [8.55] 2023 BMW G82 M4 CSL [9.69] 2020 BMW F87 M2 CS [9.92]	5.0.8 installed Still crashing when changing avatar __________________ M2CS, The second coming of ///M!
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01-23-2022, 07:40 AM	#118
MadBimmeRad Brigadier General 7135 Rep 4,008 Posts Drives: M235i, 420i, and now the M2 CS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Toyota Supra [8.55] 2023 BMW G82 M4 CSL [9.69] 2020 BMW F87 M2 CS [9.92]	Interestingly, the editing works, but subsequent edits on the same post are giving me the infinite loop again. However, when I hit the back button and go all the way back to the NEWS page, the edit seems to have posted correctly - this wasn't the case previously as no edits would be posted at all __________________ M2CS, The second coming of ///M!
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01-23-2022, 11:56 AM	#122
WilsoN55 N55 E82 DCT /// N57 F10 Daily <-- 93 Rep 123 Posts Drives: N55 E82 DCT /// N57 F10 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00] 2015 BMW 535Dx [0.00]	This new iteration is a significant user experience improvement - definitely moving the needle in the right direction. I appreciate the challenge of such a large overhaul and understand we'll have some bugs to fix, but I think you have laid the groundwork for a significantly improved app. Congrats on going live.
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01-23-2022, 05:40 PM	#125
apptest all I do is test! 4585 Rep 998 Posts Drives: I lost count of how many Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: testing lab iTrader: (0) Garage List 2026 testing the app4 [10.00] 2025 tezting the app [0.00]	Just released 5.0.10 Can those of you who have been having problems seeing subscriptions, PMs and my forums, try this version and see if you can now see those things? __________________ Test 23456rt
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01-23-2022, 07:37 PM	#128
snowbimmer Colonel 6174 Rep 2,025 Posts Drives: 2022 M850 GC - Carbon Black Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: PDX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M850 GC [9.67]	5.0.11 loaded. Dang, no change. Personal data appeared once, then disappeared again.
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01-24-2022, 06:29 AM	#130
eljay Colonel 1701 Rep 2,265 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	First, the new app is a nice leap forward in look, feel, and user experience! Well done! Now, let's keep up the run to the finish line. Second, can you organize this thread better and list in the first post what version is the latest and what it shoukd address etc.? And along with that, please list issues already reported. In don't know whether what I'm about to post as issues have already neen addressed and/or reported by someone and don't want to to read 7 pages to find out. And now, for my issues... Samsung S21, app version 5.0.5 1. The white app background looks nice, but has two usability issues: a. Native Android navigation buttons are white as well and not visible at the bottom, so the back button cannot be easily used for navigation back and others can be mistakenly touched and one ends up on phone home screen. b. The bright background is not great for browsing in the dark/at night. Solution would be a user-selectable dark theme. 2. Classifieds posts do not show the price, shipping etc header, which the desktop site has. So, many classifieds discussions refer to price being posted, but it cannot be seen in the app. 3. Notifications section count is inaccurate. But this has already been mentioned and worked on. Good job so far!
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01-24-2022, 06:33 AM	#131
eljay Colonel 1701 Rep 2,265 Posts Drives: ///M + E91 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NS iTrader: (1)	4. The edit post doesn't work for me. When I edit post and hit the post button, the button just spins and it never stops and my edit is not saved. That is why I am adding this new post after I tried to edit some typos above.
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01-24-2022, 06:51 AM	#132
Bigmouth Studio Lieutenant 300 Rep 518 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: HKSAR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW Z4 M40i [8.00]	Thanks for the hard work! Android users are the majority and the great Android App is highly appreciated __________________ BMWCCOZHK, The official BMW car club of Hong Kong My IG: Hong Kong BMW G29 Z4 M40i
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