Topify review

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When I try to install it on my Galaxy I9100 , the application is not yet available for this device. Never came through such a notification , I wonder there would be any system to resolve this issue.
 
When I try to install it on my Galaxy I9100 , the application is not yet available for this device. Never came through such a notification , I wonder there would be any system to resolve this issue.

Hello 3eester,

What version of the Android software are you currently running? I looked into that phone and it comes with Android OS, v2.3.4 (Gingerbread) but it is upgradable to v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or to v4. 1 (Jelly Bean). Right now we are only supporting 3.0 and up, you can try upgrading the OS to a newer version if you have not done so already.

Here is a link to our knowledge-base on the topic: https://topify.zendesk.com/entries/25205641-What-devices-and-software-are-supported-

Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
 
For me scrolling through thread lists is still very jerky, and the app is still slow to load (on iPhone 5). But it's getting better.
 
I recently moved across from iOS to Android and I must say the Android app seems to run so much better.

I still find it somewhat slow at times (if we're comparing it to Tapatalk), but a lot of the original bugs seem to have gone!
 
Dear Damien,

As for me - I hate the day when you decided to quit tapatalk.

It is freaking slow, buggy and it can jump up or down on itself (using iphone5).

Although, I have to admit >> the design has been worked out really well!

How good is it if some members prefer to use Safari rather than reading bhw on Topify even being on 3G (I'm talking about members who have topify installed already)??

I tried to leave a reply via topify, but didn't get that far (it appears if I hold a finger on the screen for a sec >> an ugly "copy" will appear and it seems I can't get rid of it)...

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..closed the app, opened and now it gave me an error while I was trying to upload the "copy" screenshot (Edit: now I see that it is a general bhw problem - for some reason I can't upload even a single pic here).

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... well, that is your decision to test the patience of your loyal bh-ers...

As for myself - probably I will not delete it and will wait for improvements... maybe.. :/

... not hater, just wishing you fast progress :)
Helmuts

p.s. I tested it for 5 minutes on both wi-fy and 3g (that was when I had "no connection errors")
 
Looks like it have alot of features to bad it's waaay to laggy on my s2 lte. Will surf trugh the browser for a while until everything is stable I guess.
Btw, I bought tapatalk ONLY for BHW. What a move.
 
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p.s. I tested it for 5 minutes on both wi-fy and 3g (that was when I had "no connection errors")

I've noticed quite a few "no connection errors" today too, which is a shame, because it's been working fairly well the last week.
 
Okay, I just installed the applicationto give it another try and here's what I have to say.

It's been 2 months now since I posted my first review, and, to be honest, nothing has changed.
The app is still buggy, slow, hard to navigate... I mean, even surfing BHW via the standard internet browser is much more convenient than using Topify! I just can not stand using it, and I am sure people who have used Tapatalk will say the same!

Just look at the review on Google Play store, 2 stars out of 5000+ downloads. And if you check the reviews, you can clearly see that people do not like it.

Isn't it possible to make it so both applications can be used to access the forum?
I am sure people would appreciate it if Tapatalk was added back.

Really, what was the reason for leaving Tapatalk?
 
As for myself - probably I will not delete it and will wait for improvements... maybe.. :/

... not hater, just wishing you fast progress :)
Helmuts

p.s. I tested it for 5 minutes on both wi-fy and 3g (that was when I had "no connection errors")

Thanks for the feedback, I have shared it with the team. I also opened a ticket for the copy/paste bug and will keep you posted on the fix.
 
I've noticed quite a few "no connection errors" today too, which is a shame, because it's been working fairly well the last week.

Let me know if this is still happening, I have not had any errors on our testing devices for a few days now.

Thanks.
 
Okay, I just installed the applicationto give it another try and here's what I have to say.

It's been 2 months now since I posted my first review, and, to be honest, nothing has changed.
The app is still buggy, slow, hard to navigate... I mean, even surfing BHW via the standard internet browser is much more convenient than using Topify! I just can not stand using it, and I am sure people who have used Tapatalk will say the same!

Just look at the review on Google Play store, 2 stars out of 5000+ downloads. And if you check the reviews, you can clearly see that people do not like it.

Isn't it possible to make it so both applications can be used to access the forum?
I am sure people would appreciate it if Tapatalk was added back.

Really, what was the reason for leaving Tapatalk?
I'm wondering the same thing. Tapatalk support shouldn't be removed at least till Topify can be considered as a serious alternative.
To me Topify looks like an app on omega stage (and still has to reach alpha and beta stages...)
 
After reading all the compliments and concerns, I won't be upgrading my iOS just to install topify.

If I'm sitting around with nothing to do "on the go" and don't feel like killing time with video games, I'll use Safari.
 
You can use your existing Facebook, Google ID, or Twitter to access the App or you can sign up for a Topify ID if you would prefer. This is a pretty standard process for most mobile browsing Apps.

I've only used Tapatalk, but I don't recall it requiring 3rd party logins. I could be mistaken.
 
one of the many reasons why i decided to buy an ipad mini was to be able to use Topify so i could go back browsing BHW the way i used to and enjoyed much:With an ipad.
I dont understand the reasons behind tapatalk drop, to me it was fast and nice, not at all buggy.
I installed topify and uninstalled it after exactly 30 seconds.
And the reason is resolution on ipad. It's clearly meant to be used on phones, because it opens on a small window in the middle of the screen. There is a stupid 2x zoom button which makes everything pixelated.
Needless to say i miss tapatalk badly.
 
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Honestly? crap software... Having to log in EVERY bloody time i want to read something on bhw sucks.

Also, the bugs are annoying! It freezes often, and guess what? I have to reenter my frigging account each time... just checking a thread "on the go" is impossible because you have to relog all the time!

I uninstalled it, takes more time to use than the mobile browser on my iphone... waste of my time!

I tried it on my iPhone 4 and my ipad mini... worthless! It's just not finished, so either get it working or let it go
 
For me the Topify is working very well - always notifying me about the subscriptions that I made. The only small problems is with the PM but I saw that they improve it in the last update.
Also - i would love some new features as the a better mentioning for the new threads - that is still bugged. But in the end is an APP that is working and was passed by the iTunes testers so is not such a "crap" as many of others said.
The movement from Tapatalk to Topify was a great move from BHW since the guys from Topify are more active and they do their best - all the good luck in further developing
 
i have its of freezing issue. and if i hit on back, it goes into thread. i am not even able to navigate properly :( i hope admin changes the app :(
 
Works great so far! I'll report back with any questions or feedback I have about it, but as of now I have no complaints. Nice job.
 
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