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I was just thinking since most of the people nowadays are using smartphones in all sorts of activities and all sorts of apps are now being used in our daily routine such as for emails, social media and etc. Can we also develop a mobile app for bitcointalk in both platforms iOS and Android?  for a much better way of accessing this forum.

Please advise if there is already an app or a topic that has already been posted regarding this. I am new to bitcoin by the way.

as far as I know this bitcointalk web site has no version of Android app or ios-based app, this bitcointalk is only web-based, but I also do not really know it maybe master here there is more know ..

It would be nice if there is an app, right? What do you think?

Quoting a reply I made 2 days ago about this.


Pay attention at the part where I say that it stopped working because of the new Bitcointalk login captcha. Result: There is no mobile apps atm.

oh i see, there's really an app, but based on your review I am now hesitating to download this and just wait for the software you are suggesting. Is there really an upcoming software to be released?

Yes this will be the problem here. Also it will always be having an update if theres a app. Unlike here that direct to the site its more easy and we directly log in with captcha.

those have a mobile application via google playstore but it is buggy or not updating for the newest UI developer fast few year ago and also not responding you are kindly log in only on web until now.

we better use the default browser android or other browsers, because if I think when we are in bitcointalk more secure use the browser do not use the application because it is too risky.
indeed if in terms of efficiency certainly in the application will be better but for security I can not guarantee.

I think it needs development since login captcha is implemented in the browser. Also it is better if it has better interface it seems like it looks old. Also some claims it often crashes.

A few days ago I am using this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.elbandi.forum.bitcointalk on my android phone for bitcointalk forum.But now it stopped working because of Captcha system.I don't know who is the developer of this apps.but this app was helpful for the mobile user.

I have a request to the forum MOD, please create apps for us browsing bitcointalk smoothly.

they have zero obligation to the forum's users to create a convenient mobile application. it's an idea that's been thrown around for a while, but it's more than likely that its not gong to happen. the most you'll get is an app created by one of the forum users, and even then, people are way too paranoid about having their accounts stolen / hacked by the app (as well they should be paranoid about it) to actually use the app.
in addition, even if it was made in the near future, the new forum software would render that app broken or useless until it was updated to fit the new forum software's design.

Exactly it will be great for us. Nowadays smartphones popularity is increasing very fast. And a lot of smartphone user is using Bitcointalk forum. That's why we need an app for this forum. Already an app shows on Play store. But it is not good. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.elbandi.forum.bitcointalk
I don't know is it an official app or not. But I want an App very badly.

Is there any app for this forum

I seems that, Bitcointalk forum mobile app is better for android mobile user. It will be very much helpful for every smart phone user so please create and authorized android app and it need to be more secure. on the other hand nowadays smart phone user much more. which app now on google play store is it secure ? I think we should not use this app because it is not secure for us. 

If Tapatalk support added to the forum that would be great, i really would like to read forum in the train

Yes, here it is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.elbandi.forum.bitcointalk but it's no more working.I mean you cant able to log into your account using this app.You can only visit the forum as a guest now.For the captcha (Google ReCaptcha) you can't log into your account.This app doesn't support google recaptcha. So don't try to log with this app.

i think that is a good idea but you also say MUCH BETTER RIGHT?,i dont agree to that because here is good now i think dont change it,if anything happen here in forum that bad or wrong then change it but for now i think the access now here is good so dont change it,this is the best for me

bitcointalk have no apps for Android or ios. It is just webbased platform.But I think if there is any kind of app create for bitcointalk,it will be good for us..Bu the way,it is a good idea.

for the android version is available in the playstore, just not developed, the version does not make the user comfortable! I myself visited bitcointalk just by going through a normal browser like google chrome! maybe if the bitcointalk forum application continues to be developed will be many users who use it..

Is there any iOS app? I'm not even asking for Windows Phone one, because this system is dead. Reading forum on a small screen in a browser is pain. What do you think of rising funds to pay someone to develop app for us?

well just like others say it's a web based forum, but i think it's fun to have an app for bitcointalk forum since its gives better accessibility and conveniency for the users. Well it needs development though, lets just wait if the owners implement it.

it could be but also need a very good idea so that later can really make an application that has quality and can attract many people to download it in accessing bitcointalk forum quickly and easily.

Until now I have never accessed bitcointalk using iOS app because it still has never met him. if to open I use the original website ie https // bitcointalk.org Even if something makes it would be great in the progress of the access system later.

I agree with you. This app doesn't secure I think. Because it has not the trustable security system. It has some bug. It reviews not so good, only 3.1. Download only 75 times. So it will better to avoid log on this app.

I support that. Having a dedicated app for btctalk will be convenient. It will be easy to navigate when you open btctalk in a cp and I hope they will also add more awesome features into it.

a mobile app will be handy since many people are on the go. I sure hope that somebody will try to develop a mobile app so that navigating bitcoin talk will be easy. What do you think are the hindrances to this?

Just wanted to add, you can view the forum using the following link:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?wap

You can view an individual topic like so:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=xxxxxx.yyyy;wap

(xxxxx is the topic id, yyyy is the post number to start at (multiple of 20 I believe))

I saw that there is an app but it not click if they ask me i must prefer to use bitcoin here in web based. You see some here scammed what if we use app.?

The nesting structure is incompatible with mobile apps. The same was true for DISCUS.

They have to create a mobile app as soon as possiple. May be one day,  one hero comes and say to us : " download and use it!!! ". It would be perfect.

If there will be ann app for mobile phones then it is far mor faster way to access to bitcoin.You are free to browse if you have free time.

Well, it will really be a very good improvement if the app errors can be fixed. The captcha bug issue has been general. I for one will really appreciate if it can be fixed and all future/anticipated issues put in check. Bitcointalk in app will be best for all especially when in transit and postings made with ease.

I don't that it's better if we do that because it's harder to understand the forum with that. It looks like a website for Java Phone ;D . Just open the forum as is on a browser.
How come that having an app for this forum will make it faster to access?  There has been no change when you open the forum on Phone compared to the PC. So why complicate things and make some hassle to the admins.

Just get noticed BCT Forum has a mobile app, though I don't know it's official app or not? I think it's people demand to introduce us such of app with login access.

Bitcointalk is available on the android playstore, it's just that the mobile version bitcointalk app is not well developed! I think it's easier to access bitcointalk through a browser like chrome! Never log in through a bitcointalk app in playstore.

You absolutely use bitcoin on your mobile phone just your phone has network or wifi connection. You go to the site of bitcoin to join as easy as you go to zalo or facebook. I also use bitcoin on the phone and it's convenient for me wherever and whenever.

i see theres a bitcointalk app  using for some members here and i tried it once also i like the fact that it loads fast compared to wev browser and the graphics are look richer and nicer. here is the link if want to try it also http://www.apkmonk.com/download-app/net.elbandi.forum.bitcointalk/3_net.elbandi.forum.bitcointalk_2013-11-13.apk/ just be catious using apps that not from bitcointalk because they might hack your account.

i am not agree on that take a look here in forum some are hacked there is a security what about in app how can we sure that hacker cant do some to hack if the security for mobile app is high it is ok but if not i think i am ok here in site where i can access the forum.

it is very interesting, but it would have to have several moderators and administrators because the integration could be gigantic and access also  :)

I would want to if they will push for it. It's a nice idea. It'll be more convenient for users like us. We will be able to post whenever we want to. We can post wherever we want. I will be easier for us to have an access through our mobile phones. I wish that they will push that app soon.

I like to use desktop browser, if i'm on mobile i never open the forum. It will take more time to read.

you can still acces bitcointalk on a mobile phone or any device as long as you have a internet browser app and has a javascript function  because it is required to login on the forum and also i see that theres a  bitcointalk app available on the google play store and i actually try it and works like charm but i would still prefer the web version to browse this site.

i thought it also, some features wont work properly and it is also its hard to see the full page of the forum if they put it all in the app and also some said that thers is no javascript on the unofficial bitcointalk app , so theres no way that you can login and acces the site plus your also prone to malwares and viruses when you use untrusted app that does not came from the site itself.

What you think  is cross-platform mobile app for Bitcointalk looking like quora is real to develop? Personally, I think it will be great

hmm sounds good, but isn't it really expensive? I mean cross-platform mobile app

I think there's no application for bitcoin talk. However, you can access it on the web, it's a little uncomfortable to use because whenever you need to push small buttons you need to zoom in all the time.

I was found bitcoin talk forum app in google play store but this app is not working properly many time hang and close i am tired to use this app. I wish bitcoin talk admin develop app in play store.

It would be very convenient for all of us, I am also new to bitcoin and I'm having a hard time since I'm using only browser on my phone.

There is a app for the bitcointalk but it stopped working after the introduction of captcha login system. It was really helpful for me as it was easy to be connected with your account. It would be great if someone launch the new app for the bitcointalk forum.

I am also thinking about an android application. It will be better for Android users. Recently I found an app in play store. I download it, after installing that app I tried to log on my account. But unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. I thought it was fake and quickly finish uninstall that app.

Bitcointalk on mobile, is a good idea. The things will be easier and handy. But android apps always take permission on the control of mobile features before installation that is dangerous for the security point of view.

Tried the unofficial app, 0/10 absolute crap

i would love to see bitcointalk in a mobile app store.. because it makes my day lazy when i always open my laptop just to browse.. hope their will be a good developer that help us to create a bitcointalk mobile app

I have checked the google playstore and i found bitcointalk application. I dont know if it is the official app of bitcointalk because the number of downloads are too low and the feedback are not good. Try at your risk as it might steal your information

It was already said here that this app is old and no longer support. It works terrible so nobody uses it. Any updates on this topic? What do you think about creating a campaign in which we would raise funds for creating such app? I understand that a new forum software is being developed and it's mobile friendly but we don't know when is it going to available for everyone.

I just instelled mobile app for bitcointalk on google play. But also, was afraid to log in there.

What do we want? An official app!
When do we want it? Now!

you cant login to that app  now , as you see lately the bitcointalk.org forum has updated and they'v been added a new feature which requires javascript to run and solve the captcha in able to login to your account and acces the forum and that bitcointalk app on the playstore has not yet been updated by their developers and they dont yet support javascript.

I think that there are many applications that support Bitcoins. I downloaded one and it's Bitcoin Buzz to keep myself update. There is a feature there directing to this forum. But it is very loggy, I prefer using web directly. Even though I still use the application, through web is much faster.

I don't think an app is necessary. It would be better to make this website responsive or at least 'mobile' friendly. The current website is almost unreadable on my 5.5" screen because of the tiny letters.

I don't think there will be need for any app since we can get all we need through browser which can be done on both desktop, laptop, and smartphone. Most of my post are done through my smartphone of which am comfortable with the use of browser. Please can tell us some of the advantages in using App over browser.

Actually bitcoin has a mobile app, try searching it on playstore. I installed it but deleted it right a way because it is not well developed, you can use that as a guest, you can read topics and discussions there but the app won't allow you to open your account.

Bitciontalk is just web based as others said above. But this forum is built with SimpleMachinesForum which is compatible with tapatalk. So, you may try "tapatalk" mobile app to browse bitcointalk and even some other forum via a mobile app.

As far as i know there isn't a special app for this but when you want to search somethink computer version isn't as bad as you can think.

Actually, all of these "talks" are worthless if it doesn't reach to theymos, any high bctforum staffs or even a high trusted forum member. They are the one that should make, contribute and give a go sign for the app to be made as official and to give assurance to users that the app wouldn't do any shady practices like log recording. Knowing who the developer is really does matter on the success of the app.

If the developer is a random guy here on bctalk (without any connections to bct forum itself), would you use it? Given that there is a risk your account may get compromised?
Hell no, right?

it's too bad because in mobile has no this app for doing  accounts. actually mostly we have to use mobiles only in our daily life so in that we have to install and doing any where good. but just sitting in front of system or laptop doing in that only some difficult it is. so i would like to do in mobile only, but we have no chance. :( :( :(

I'm sure o team can get together and develop an app like e.g. Reddit. Perhaps even with a crowdfunding.
It would be great if there was a mobile app. Lots of times I'm not behind my desktop/laptop and I need to post a reply on the community thread. Mobile is not exactly php forum friendly, even with a large screen ;).

That's right and I don't even see any necessary to make such app, just open your web browser on the phone and here it is, nothing hard.

I dont care about an app for Bitcointalk, but the bitcointalk webpage is not great on phone. Its scaled to some degree, but not as well as it could be. I however dont think that its a big issue.

Would be great at least have a mobile optimization for people who only use tablets, like myself!

Surprizingly I got what I was simply thinking since the majority of the general population these days are utilizing cell phones in a wide range of exercises and a wide range of applications are presently being utilized as a part of our day by day routine, for example, for messages, online networking and so forth. Would we be able to likewise build up a portable application for bitcointalk in the two stages iOS and Android?We will utilized anyplace where we can and application give us more help for a greatly improved method for getting to this gathering.

It would be ideal if you exhort if there is as of now an application or a point that has just been posted in regards to this. :)

I really would like a mobile app as well. Any hope.

still no app?

No and (probably) there will never be one until the new forum software is released (no ETA).

There won't be any app even after the new forum software is released. Why would this forum need a mobile app? Epochtalk is already responsive (scalable, optimized for all screen sizes). Try visit beta.bitcointalk.org from your phone ;)

Because IIRC the new forum will have an API, so anyone (or a selected group of people) will be allowed to create apps if they want. With the current forum software, there is no API and you can't perfectly scrape from the forum since bots are blocked by cloudfare and reCAPTCHA.

Sorry to dig this up but I develope cross platform mobile applications using Appcelerator and would like to work on this if the API is enabled (https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/SMF_API)

That's a good idea, but I guess there would be a lot of adjustments to be made to develop such mobile app, like the other guys talking about the "buggy" thing. I'm good with just using a mobile browser in my phone when I'm outside. I get notifications from my Gmail account whenever I receive personal message and other activities. So, I guess using mobile browser is pretty fair and I think mobile apps isn't necessary anymore.

Yes, it's true. It's a demand from many of the users of Bitcoin talk to publish a new application. Because today is the world of Android. Most of the people use an Android. So instead of entering into Bitcoin talk through a browser, it will be helpful for us to enter through an app.

It might be great if Bitcointalk forum release its own app for Android. With the expected app, users will have better experience when using Bitcointalk forum on their mobile devices.

But it is either have bug and not update from now,I can use this 5 months ago but exactly i cant use clearly and loading as well,Best browse to forum is using on web on google apps that easilly fast than apk on google playstore.

2018 already and still no decent app for browsing the forums?

would be interesting if is there some rss feed or api... but don't think so

The forum ia still growing and is just doing fine. I heard this forum gets enough fund for maintenance only. If you notice the ads are limited so the site remains clean. An app surely needs some fund allocations.

well, such a great opportunity to create an ICO for btt  ;D

Guys - relax.

There will be no mobile app until we move to the new forum.  Why make an app for this old outdated software?

Having a mobile application would facilitate user usability in the forum.

But if this platform will be migrated the best alternative would be to wait.

 ;)

I was thinking in the same idea , i think if the administration hires a good developer and make mobile App , that will be helpful for all members , espacially when the adopt a new notification alerting system

It will be more secure in the mobile application than in the browser because browser lets you save your credentials on different websites even if you used a laptop or a computer to log-in to a certain website since most of us sync our Gmail to various devices we handle. Unless you make sure that your browser will not save it or disable the Google Password.

Vod, I have found some application are still available on Google Play Store which is lesser than 10MB. Since it is a third party application will it be fine to access via that kind of application?

This is dynamic website on updatation about our feeds we made. Still we can atleast update the forum with the some certain timeline as a downtime right!

Don't you guys think that with the possibility to have Bitcointalk app in our phones the risk of hacked/stolen profiles will raise?
I really do not see any special need in the app, cause of it is not so hard to just open a browser on the phone and log in.

If there is such an app, it would be nice for all the users since I think all of us have smartphones. WIth this some kind of app we'll have an easy access through our forum and no need to wait to load a page from a browser that even take some time. We also find it as a drag and although we are used to it,... its still a hassle thing to do thats why we already have it in our bookmarks to load it eventually. I just hoped that in the future time the admins will create an app for the forums accessibility for the users.

I really dont think it that way because its your own responsibility to keep your own things into safety, and if you're just some lazy careless dude and that will be your own problem not for the other members here in the community.

Those are not working anymore since the addition of the captcha at the login page.

You can't really know if they are storing your password when you login. So you had to trust them.

Currently I am in the situation in which I have to used my phone on posting most of the time. And it is indeed pretty though. Especially if you need to quote multiple posts.



Agree, but an app is of course another platform so basically it is not that the app is intended for this old platform since both are independent programs. Tho I have seen the new forum that you were talking and it is mobile responsive so making an app is not necessary.

You are right. But I guess you know yourself how this section is full of threads "help, my account is hacked/stolen". I just supposed that with that app the number of such threads will only increase.

The bitcointalkforum is one of the mobile friendliest forums. You just should use the right browser in the right way.
Working mobile browser for Bitcointalk:
- Opera Mobile
- Google Chrome Mobile
- Default Android Browser
- Penguin Browser
Open Bitcointalk and make a shortcut to homescreen. So you have your app.
If you don't want to scroll left and right, then use Opera mobile or penguin. Posts are fitted to screen with smooth site interface.

Mobile application and browser is different i know that you know it since you answer it already in your first paragraph.
Bitcointalk do not need to have application we can open it freely using many browsers and me myself are satisfied what this forum is.

not a bad idea since a lot of people nowadays are using bitcointalk daily and they need some app which easier to use better than the browsers but to make this idea real you have to get the access to the database of the forum means it is required to have the access to all personal information of every user in the forum such as passwords and emails, which impossible and the only person capable of this is Theymos.

It will be great if this will happen. By the way, the site works perfectly on a browser so adding an app might be redundant. I am satisfied with the forum even if its on chrome. If they will create an app there should be additional features that can't be done using a broswser. I think they can add an feature were there is a word count on everytime we write or reply to a topic. Its really needed. If its already available, please let me know. That will be a huge help. Thank you.

I think so too, this SMF version is outdated, the development of new and more secure forums we really need and support the activities of members in it. I am very supportive of staff and moderator moves who want to develop this forum for better and longer term use without much patching old bug software. credit for you sir.

Even the site works perfectly on a mobile browser, the only thing that I can do is to read threads and posts. I still prefer using a laptop or desktop when posting, as it makes my life easier to navigate the forum and browse crypto-related news and events which I can share on this site, that will make my posts more meaningful and interesting to others. A mobile application of this site will become handy for those members that are on the GO, in order to keep track of the threads that they follow and be updated within the forum.

I like the idea of having a word counter when making posts. But, I do think it will make the poster much more aware of the word count rather than quality, sense, uniqueness, and idea.

I don't think that having a BCT mobile app is necessary because I am already accessing the forum nicely without any problem. All the basic things I can do such as posting and reading threads. But if you are looking for things such as making my post more effort such as putting images and editing the post design is not a good idea if you are making it in the phone as it could add more time compared to making it in your computer.

I don't think this forum need an APP. We will have mobile app when move to new forum.

Well I'm not aware on this , bitcointalk on a mobile app I think sooner or later if the moderators will approved it though , it can have a good effect though , it's more applicable and a lot of easier if this would be implemented though.

Is there one already implemented?

As far as I know, there's already a mobile app existing and you can download it in the playstore but I I'm not sure if it's legit or just a phishing app. (Check it for yourself)

Having a mobile app is a good idea because it provides new option for all of us and many users who access this forum through their smartphones will now enjoy a simpler interface of the forum. But honestly this is not necessary anymore since it also works well in mobile browser (zooming in and zooming out is not a big deal) and besides, I guess using a mobile browser is more practical than the app. Like for signature campaigns, you only need to open a new tab for downloading the avatar comparing to the app where you also need to open a browser in order to download it and go back to the app itself, greater load of work right?

Yeah and it is really hard to browse different topics on the forum, you have to go back to the main page to do so and switching to different tabs in the mobile is kinda annoying to me in a way.

Possibly but if the app will function the same as like you are also browsing on your computer, then I guess it would not create such topics.

I prefer to used browser instead of applications, because apps was eat too much space in my phone but the browser is not. Aside on that their functionality was almost the same so I think they were not need bitcointalk apps.

Exactly, one point shoot. everytime you download apps on playstore, it needs additional storage to be used, you can install the app, either on Sd card storage or internal storage but both need to be cleared data everytime it gets overloaded. application and web based site same needs internet connection or data connection, so why not use browser instead application suggesting only, it depends on your choice but there's an app that still needs to be fixed.

Valid reason, makes sense. Any idea when the new forum/website would be released?

We really cannot tell when would the management do it. If I am not mistaken late 2016 they have been doing beta testing for the new forum. People were giving feedbacks and keep on asking the mods when would theymos release it. Most of the establish member were also saying that it might be released on the mid or late quarter of 2017 but it doesn't happen. In the end it still boils down to the management decisions.
All we can do right now is to wait for the further notice and be patience

That old school forum thing actually feels nice in 2018, but I really have some problems with captcha even in Google Chrome mobile sometimes. Nice app would be nice though..

I think that's a good idea. I will download this app if ever there will be one.

I do not think there's any application yet ..
I am also waiting, I think this forum would be better if it had its own application, there are notifications etc so it makes it easier to monitor post made, if for now, when we make a post and there is a comment we can not know if not make post the. unfortunately :(

So the application is an official one or not?

Anyway a mobile version would be enough, not necessary need a specific app.

I think that is a one good idea. If there's an apps of bitcoin in adroid or smartphones we are easy to post in their and do more activities.
We can read more news faster than now. I hope someday we got an apps in bitcoin.

That's gonna be awesome, I guess they are working on that, easy navigation and more features on ap

I think there is no apps for bitcointalk forum and we dont need anything like this, this forum is not for everyone.
This forum is unique,  and this forum has different use for different types of users. I dont think so an app will handle all this smoothly as it smooth as web version.

Your offer is not bad. But this forum is easily used in any browser. Where apps are subject to loading time.Social media loads many images, As a result, mobile loading takes time.
I do not think it's necessary.

For bitcoin news you will find a lot of apps in playstore or apps store. This forum is not only for bitcoin news or posting your update like facebook, it is something else which is only accessible for real crypto currency lovers, who care about crypto-currency and its present and future. So it better to be on a web version.  

I don't know why you both made post at there. Here you know you can find the simple website which is not yet updated better. This answer you can find out through out this 6 pages. Why do you guys bumping this thread unwantedly.
There would not be any such kind of apps for bitcoin on playstore. You may see one application which is name with bitcointalk on playstore but that is not a forum's one.

There is no need for a mobile app for this forum, all I need is a notification panel on my dashboard so I can easily go throw all the notifications, because I forget  to  click notify icon when I engage with comment or unfinished interesting topics.

okay my bad, I was just giving my thought about the matter. And yes there is no need to start any new conversation while the answers are already in the thread.
peace.

It would be really great if there was an application  for bitcoin . but right now there is only the website which can be used in Android or ios devices and it seems pretty cool . well , I hope that there would be an application for bitcoin in future.

I don't know why would this thread be opened up again, this thread was already been discussed and already had an answer on it. I've put the users that bumped this thread for no good reason into ignore. I really hate to see some of these lurking in here. It would be best if the OP will now LOCK this for some reason many users will also try to shitposts on this.

Hi, cabalism13, instead of saying something like these and replying to this thread, which contributes to its “Bumping”, you can just click the "Report to moderator" to help our community.

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Incessant whining will not help you anything, my friend, it will just result to contribute as “shitpost”. Just chill and read much. Many boards will help you gain more knowledge not just Meta(discussion about the Bitcoin Forum). We are here not just for the forum alone, but the overall knowledge about bitcoin, cryptoworld, and relaxing, so, stop wasting your time on complaining and stressing yourself, just “Relax”.

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