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post #1 of 64
11/16/12 at 7:02pm
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Welcome to BackYardChickens Mobile!

Starting today logged-in members will be able to use their mobile device to view BYC better than ever!  This is the beginning of our long-term strategy to bring an excellent interactive experience to all users regardless of their chosen device. We're focused on making your mobile experience fast and light, and enabling you to stay connected to the community on the go.

 

We know the main thing you want to do is just poke around and see things for yourself. So please dig in. Here are a few things you might find yourself wondering. 

 

How do I see the Mobile version?

1) Be sure you're logged in

2) Go to the bottom of any page

3) At the bottom of the page click on "Mobile"

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Why doesn't it show me Mobile automatically?

Don't worry, once the introduction period is over, we'll automatically switch your view based on what kind of device you're using to visit the site.   For example, if you're on a mobile device we'll try to automatically send you to the mobile site.  For now you need to opt in manually using the "Mobile" link shown above.

 

I got switched back from Mobile to the standard Desktop site. What happened?

There are a few reasons this could happen:

  •  You logged out.
  •  You cleared cookies.
  •  You visited a pagetype that we don't have a Mobile version for yet (such as reviews or image galleries)
  •  An error occurred. If it happens again, please report it!

 

Does the Mobile site have all the same features?

No. Mobile currently supports Private Messages, Forums, Classifieds, Member Profiles, Articles, and Site Search. Other areas of the site like Reviews and Image Galleries will be added to the Mobile version as it develops. 

 

What do all the various icons, stars, notifications, etc. mean?  How do I use this mobile version?

This and many other things are described visually in our Quick Start Guide.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:   This system is BRAND NEW and will have bugs.  If you are having problems and/or have suggestions please do the following:

  1. Read through our Quick Start Guide to make sure your system is supported
  2. Visit the mobile feedback section of our forum and see if the suggestion or bug is already reported.
  3. Open a new thread in our mobile feedback section for each issue you encounter.

 

Have Fun!

We look forward to forging ahead into the exciting world of Mobile development with you.

Rob - Married to my wife Emily for 12 years and have two daughters, 9 and 6.  Home to four hens
Nifty-Stuff.com | TheEasyGarden.com  | SufficientSelf.com | BackYardHerds.com
Upgrade to a Golden Feather Membership - Check Out BYC on Facebook

Having Technical Problems?  See here!

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Rob - Married to my wife Emily for 12 years and have two daughters, 9 and 6.  Home to four hens
Nifty-Stuff.com | TheEasyGarden.com  | SufficientSelf.com | BackYardHerds.com
Upgrade to a Golden Feather Membership - Check Out BYC on Facebook

Having Technical Problems?  See here!

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post #2 of 64
11/16/12 at 9:05pm

I got in. Even using an old android 2.3! Bit of a new learning curve, but that goes with anything.

"If you want to be happy for a year, win the lottery. If you want to be happy for a lifetime, love what you do."
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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"If you want to be happy for a year, win the lottery. If you want to be happy for a lifetime, love what you do."
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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post #3 of 64
11/17/12 at 9:59am

Sweet love it. MUCH!!!!!!!!better than taptalk, that so many of us paid for.  celebrate.gif wee.gif

 

 

  

 

 

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post #4 of 64
11/17/12 at 12:34pm

I love that when you switch from your mobile, back to your PC it knows what you have already read on your mobile. celebrate.gif   So much better than tapatalk!

Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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post #5 of 64
11/17/12 at 1:15pm

Yay, now I can take BYC everywhere.

Married to wife of 18yrs, 19yo and 17yo boys(One EOD in Army, other in HS), Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog mix, 2 dumb cats that hate each other(at least the fighting stopped), 28 chickens

 

Jesus is Lord, I am not!!!!

 

ASBC member

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Married to wife of 18yrs, 19yo and 17yo boys(One EOD in Army, other in HS), Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog mix, 2 dumb cats that hate each other(at least the fighting stopped), 28 chickens

 

Jesus is Lord, I am not!!!!

 

ASBC member

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post #6 of 64
11/17/12 at 2:31pm

I literally was yelling I was so exited!

 

Click to be hypmotized (Click to show)

You are getting very sleepy, when I snap my fingers you will buy me as many animals as I want "snap!"........ now get me those animals!!!!!

 

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Click to be hypmotized (Click to show)

You are getting very sleepy, when I snap my fingers you will buy me as many animals as I want "snap!"........ now get me those animals!!!!!

 

_______  You have mail!
l\_____/l
l______l

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/____/l

l____l/

 

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post #7 of 64
11/17/12 at 2:41pm

Cool! big_smile.png

*~Hannah~*

I'm a wanna be artist, author, farmer, and poultry breeder. I Iove chickens; I like all animals, but I love chickens!

"Food is fuel; you get picky about what you put in your tank, your engine is gonna die." -Dad rat from Ratattouli

 

 

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*~Hannah~*

I'm a wanna be artist, author, farmer, and poultry breeder. I Iove chickens; I like all animals, but I love chickens!

"Food is fuel; you get picky about what you put in your tank, your engine is gonna die." -Dad rat from Ratattouli

 

 

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post #8 of 64
11/18/12 at 8:33am
1. I cannot see the hierarchy location of a thread, so for example I don't know which sub forum this is in, or how to navigate up and find another thread in this subforum. Therefore I don't know if this is the right thread for bug reports.

2. the subscription list doesn't coordinate with the one my desktop. This shows 8 unread subscribed threads when I'm actually up to date on 4 of those.
Edited by Gargoyle - 11/18/12 at 8:35am

Four Columbian Wyandotte hens, and a charming young roo who's growing fast.
My Chickens Page                  Fowlies Bregère - our coop additon                Little Chicken Wagon - Updated June 2013


 

 

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Four Columbian Wyandotte hens, and a charming young roo who's growing fast.
My Chickens Page                  Fowlies Bregère - our coop additon                Little Chicken Wagon - Updated June 2013


 

 

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post #9 of 64
11/18/12 at 8:46am

What is this arrow supposed to do? It just slides the screen over, so I see a little bit of what is shown here over to the left, then a lot of blank space on the right side of my screen. Sort of an extreme scroll right effect but with nothing going on to the right. Firefox on Android 4.0.4, Samsung Galaxy S3

 

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This is what I see after clicking that button:

 

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Four Columbian Wyandotte hens, and a charming young roo who's growing fast.
My Chickens Page                  Fowlies Bregère - our coop additon                Little Chicken Wagon - Updated June 2013


 

 

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Four Columbian Wyandotte hens, and a charming young roo who's growing fast.
My Chickens Page                  Fowlies Bregère - our coop additon                Little Chicken Wagon - Updated June 2013


 

 

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post #10 of 64
11/18/12 at 8:53am
Love it so far! Works great on my iPhone.

Owner of Welsummers and French Black Copper Marans

Married to the love of my life and father of two fine boys.

Member of Welsummer Club of North America

NPIP Certified #71-0664

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Owner of Welsummers and French Black Copper Marans

Married to the love of my life and father of two fine boys.

Member of Welsummer Club of North America

NPIP Certified #71-0664

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