Anyone else using Tapatalk?

[Trav]

Just checking to see how many people use tapatalk (or the HD version for the iPad)? I find it great and a really good way to use these awesome forums.

I've got two things that irritate me though. Perhaps others have found workarounds for these problems, so I'll outline them below:

1. I can't find the marketplace section, except by looking for a new thread, then following a link. I know on my computer it was a button at the top of the screen, but that doesn't work on tapatalk.

2. I can't see where anyone is from. On a computer, the person's location shows p next to their name. But it isn't immediately obvious on tapatalk.

Keen to hear the views of others, especially if you've found a way to resolve the issues above.

Trav

[johnredl]

The way I have found easiest to find the marketplace was to firstly spend a bit of time to find it. Then I subscribed to the marketplace (not individual link, section heading). Now when I go to marketplace I click on the subscribed heading on the menu on right, and it is up the top. I hope that doesn't confuse you!

To find person location I click on the persons icon (not their name) and it should be self explanatory how to view location after that

[Trav]

Ok, seems this is an issue others have found. Probably should have searched. Happy for the mods to close/delete this thread.

(And I've switched off the sent from my iPad thingo now too!)

[RETIRED]

http://www.woodworkforums.com/f36/tapatalk-back-159315/

http://www.woodworkforums.com/f36/tapatalk-mobile-device-application-159157/

[Trav]

John

Can you shed light n how to subscribe to a forum, not just a thread? I can't seem to work it out... Having a bad tech day.

Trav

[delbs]

I had also found the same problems on Tapatalk but now know the way around it. Thanks also.

One thing i like is that i can see all my posts in the "Participated" column and click refresh if anyone has updated.

Handy little tool. Although Tapatalk HD on Ipad is a rip off. Happy with the free app on the Samsung galaxy :)

[Trav]

Tanks . Really should have searched first. Sorry. Itchy trigger fingers!

[delbs]

I navigate to the forum i want for example, Woodworking forums - General . Then under General there are all the subtopics. When on the top level screen Woodworking forums - General i click my options button and there's a button that says "Subscribe"

Then when i navigate to the Category i can see a little white star with a orange background indicating its subscribed

Hope that wasn't confusing :)

[johnredl]

John

Can you shed light n how to subscribe to a forum, not just a thread? I can't seem to work it out... Having a bad tech day.

Trav

Having trouble finding it. Give me a sec!

[Sir Stinkalot]

One thing i like is that i can see all my posts in the "Participated" column and click refresh if anyone has updated.

I too think this is a handy little feature. It can be done on the online forums however it requires a few more clicks. Finding the market place is a pain so I will investigate the workarounds listed above.

Typically I just go to "latest" and "unread" and don't really search through the individual forums.

One problem I have noticed, which I am not sure if other also experience, is that if I have lets say 99+ unread posts, I go to the unread section and then start scrolling down. After the first 50 posts it requires you to "pull up" to load more topics. When I have done this I get the spinning symbol saying it is loading new topics. The issue I notice is that it often loads the first 50 posts again and I have to scroll down to the bottom again and "pull up" to load the rest. It is almost as if it is loading the first 50 posts a second time. The second time I do the "pull up" it loads more topics it generally gives me the 51-100 unread posts. Anybody else with the same issue?

[delbs]

hey trav trying to send you a pm but your inbox is full mate

[johnredl]

One problem I have noticed, which I am not sure if other also experience, is that if I have lets say 99+ unread posts, I go to the unread section and then start scrolling down. After the first 50 posts it requires you to "pull up" to load more topics. When I have done this I get the spinning symbol saying it is loading new topics. The issue I notice is that it often loads the first 50 posts again and I have to scroll down to the bottom again and "pull up" to load the rest. It is almost as if it is loading the first 50 posts a second time. The second time I do the "pull up" it loads more topics it generally gives me the 51-100 unread posts. Anybody else with the same issue?

Yes I did, but then I upgraded to Tapatalk 2 HD, and the problem was solved. No issues on either my ipad or iphone 5

Having trouble finding the damn marketplace on the app tho (the long way, not using my shortcut)...very frustrating

[johnredl]

Although Tapatalk HD on Ipad is a rip off. Happy with the free app on the Samsung galaxy :)

Mate it's only 99 cents!

[Trav]

Yes I did, but then I upgraded to Tapatalk 2 HD, and the problem was solved. No issues on either my ipad or iphone 5

Having trouble finding the damn marketplace on the app tho (the long way, not using my shortcut)...very frustrating

I have tapatalk HD, but I can't find tapatalk 2HD? Tapatalk 2 only seems to be for the iPhone?

[delbs]

Mate it's only 99 cents!

If it was 99cents i wouldnt complain at all haha In the IPad Appstore its $5.50

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/tapatalk-hd-for-ipad/id481579541?mt=8

Not that im stingy, i am more than happy to purchase apps but given that its free on my phone i'll just stick with that

[johnredl]

If it was 99cents i wouldnt complain at all haha In the IPad Appstore its $5.50

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/tapatalk-hd-for-ipad/id481579541?mt=8

Not that im stingy, i am more than happy to purchase apps but given that its free on my phone i'll just stick with that

They must have had a new release special. Mine was 99c, and now cause I've installed it, it won't show the price :)

[Sir Stinkalot]

Yes I did, but then I upgraded to Tapatalk 2 HD, and the problem was solved. No issues on either my ipad or iphone 5

Having trouble finding the damn marketplace on the app tho (the long way, not using my shortcut)...very frustrating

Thanks. I must have Tapatalk 1. By looking at the "new" features of Tapatalk 2 HD I don't think I will bother upgrading. It does say that there is a special $0.99 introductory offer however it must be over now as Itunes want $4.49 (Iphone) :no:

[jack620]

I mainly lurk in the Metalwork sub-forum. After the big upgrade to this BB last year the Metalwork forum heading vanished from Tapatalk. On my iPad I look for a thread in the Metalwork forum by selecting the "Latest" tab, then navigate to the Metalwork forum and subscribe to it. Clunky, but doable.

However, using the paid version Tapatalk on my Android phone, I can't even search for the forum to subscribe to it.

[DJ’s Timber]

Thanks. I must have Tapatalk 1. By looking at the "new" features of Tapatalk 2 HD I don't think I will bother upgrading. It does say that there is a special $0.99 introductory offer however it must be over now as Itunes want $4.49 (Iphone) :no:

I upgraded to 2 last night and I like it, much better than 1 and more options are available and also shows more details in unread list.

[DJ’s Timber]

Some pics of unread list from 1 and 2 to show differences.
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[Sir Stinkalot]

mmmm .... not fully convinced there is enough there for me to bother upgrading to a new version. On the surface the changes look minimal, especially to demand the purchase of a new app. The description on Itunes doesn't particularly sing the praises of any must have key upgrades. Perhaps instead of just offering a free upgrade to 1 they think they can raise some cash by releasing it as 2???

[jack620]

Amendment to my last- By subscribing to the Metalwork forum on my iPad, it appears in the Favorites list on my phone. All sorted. :2tsup:

[johnredl]

For me the main attraction was: 1) the last 99 new posts now works, and it doesn't just repeat the previous ones. 2) new format, like to think more stable. 3) it was only 99c, not sure I'd upgrade if it were $5. 4) looks prettier!

[johnredl]

Amendment to my last- By subscribing to the Metalwork forum on my iPad, it appears in the Favorites list on my phone. All sorted. :2tsup:

I think I ended up doing this also.

I wonder if the programmers know that not all the forum is on the app?