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JoshuaZ
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Oct 2, 2008, 11:56 AM
 
So I just got a new iPod Touch today, and one of the first applications I installed was the facebook application.

Problem is, it doesn't work for me.

It installs fine on my touch, then I type in my information, and hit "go". Then it spins... spins... spins... for minutes and minutes and minutes. Nothing.

Using Safari I can log into iphone.facebook.com just fine, but then i switch to the facebook app and I get nothing.

Help?
     
64stang06
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Oct 2, 2008, 02:44 PM
 
Try removing the app then reinstalling it. If that fails, power off the iPod touch and then wait about a minute before powering back on and try again.
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Oct 2, 2008, 06:31 PM
 
Apple recommends restarting iPod touches/iPhones after installing apps by holding down the sleep/home button for 10 seconds.
     
JoshuaZ  (op)
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Oct 2, 2008, 07:28 PM
 
I tried reinstalling and restarting 3 times last evening, no dice.

Though after the second time doing it this morning it worked. So weird.

Thanks.
     
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Oct 2, 2008, 08:50 PM
 
Odd. I must say that sometimes the iPhone OS works in completely random ways. After a year of use, I still haven't gotten used to it.
     
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Oct 5, 2008, 03:07 PM
 
I still can't get mine
     
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Oct 5, 2008, 03:15 PM
 
funny... now it just worked.
     
Laminar
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Oct 6, 2008, 12:51 PM
 
I've found that the Facebook/iPhone site is better than the Facebook app. I installed the app but ditched it after a couple uses.
     
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Oct 7, 2008, 08:24 AM
 
Originally Posted by Laminar View Post
I've found that the Facebook/iPhone site is better than the Facebook app. I installed the app but ditched it after a couple uses.
Are you using the brand new one that came out in the last few days? It's much, much better than the web app.
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Oct 7, 2008, 09:16 AM
 
I guess he's running the latest version as he just got his iPod...iPhone os plays very strangely sometimes which doesn't really have any explanation..
     
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Oct 7, 2008, 11:20 AM
 
Originally Posted by xclusive View Post
I guess he's running the latest version as he just got his iPod.
No, I've had it since July.

But I did restore it yesterday so I'm finally able to update apps, and I tried the new Facebook app for the first time - definitely a winner. The ability to view all of someone's pictures, as well and view and make comments on them is a huge improvement. My only complaint is that the application is oriented vertically, and my plus-size thumbs work much better with the horizontal keyboard.
     
   
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