SN Noob Question: Having trouble creating bio + logging into app 🤔
1314 sats \ 20 comments \ @benwehrman 13 Nov 2023 tech
Hello friends!
Stoked to join the SN crew, but I've run into a couple of roadblocks early on--hope someone here can help:
Problem #1) I've tried on 3 different browsers on my laptop, plus my phone, to create a bio on my profile. But every place I try, I get this error:
"Application error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information)."
Problem #2) I downloaded the SN app and am trying to log into it, but when I "Request magic link" via my email, the email I receive only lets me open my account via mobile browser (even if I have the SN app open & active); I can't find any way to finish the login via the app, it just stays stuck on the "A signin link has been sent to your email" screen.
Help would be greatly appreciated! Ready to send my first sats to whoever can assist 👊❤️⚡️
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555 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 13 Nov 2023
@k00b and @ekzyis will provide answers.
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319 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 13 Nov 2023
What browsers and os on your laptop?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @benwehrman OP 13 Nov 2023
I tried on Brave, Chrome, and Safari (via twitter login) on my laptop, and Brave on mobile. All 4 gave the identical error. I'm on Android mobile and Mac laptop if that helps.
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142 sats \ 0 replies \ @nym 19 Nov 2023
Welcome aboard!
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @ek 13 Nov 2023
Problem #2) I downloaded the SN app and am trying to log into it, but when I "Request magic link" via my email, the email I receive only lets me open my account via mobile browser (even if I have the SN app open & active); I can't find any way to finish the login via the app, it just stays stuck on the "A signin link has been sent to your email" screen.
If you're on iOS, I am afraid it's not possible to login via email with the PWA since iOS doesn't allow to open a PWA from your mail client ... or something like that was the problem iirc
But I think we had the idea floating around that we could move from a link you need to open in the correct browser to a login code you can enter in the browser / PWA. Then it should work.
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503 sats \ 0 replies \ @benwehrman OP 13 Nov 2023
I'm on Android
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21 sats \ 5 replies \ @k00b 13 Nov 2023
Never mind I get the error too. I’ll push a fix shortly
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0 sats \ 4 replies \ @benwehrman OP 13 Nov 2023
Awesome, appreciate the fast response 🙏
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92 sats \ 3 replies \ @k00b 13 Nov 2023
Deploying a fix now. I'll chime in when it's live.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @benwehrman OP 13 Nov 2023
❤️
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662 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 13 Nov 2023
Okay, you should be good to create a bio now.
Sorry for the trouble! The release I pushed today changed some fundamental stuff and I overlooked bios during my testing.
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503 sats \ 0 replies \ @benwehrman OP 13 Nov 2023
My timing is impeccable!
Just filled it in and worked flawlessly. Appreciate you sir, cheers from Colombia 🇨🇴🍻
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24 sats \ 7 replies \ @felipe 14 Nov 2023
I downloaded the SN app and am trying to log into it, but when I "Request magic link" via my email, the email I receive only lets me open my account via mobile browser (even if I have the SN app open & active) [...]
Hello, @benwehrman!
I just found this post and by reading [Problem #2] it seems you are using the unofficial Stacker News client for Android that I developed. For now, it's just an alternative client I've been working on my spare time but development has slowed down recently. I'll keep fixing bugs and adding features but I do not recommend it for new users unless you are ok dealing with bugs (and reporting them too if you have the time! That would be much appreciated :).
https://github.com/felipebueno/stacker_news/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=news.stacker.app
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16 sats \ 5 replies \ @benwehrman OP 14 Nov 2023
I love playing with early builds and helping with feedback! Sign me up.
But first I need to be able to log in 🤣🤣
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0 sats \ 4 replies \ @felipe 14 Nov 2023
🤣🤣🤣
Okay, then! Now you are officially part of the alpha team, @benwehrman!
I created a new issue about this problem. Do you have an account on Github? Can you provide more details (like android version, device, etc) there, please?
https://github.com/felipebueno/stacker_news/issues/13
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16 sats \ 3 replies \ @benwehrman OP 14 Nov 2023
not on github, is that a requirement?
android is galaxy s10e
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24 sats \ 2 replies \ @felipe 15 Nov 2023
@benwehrman
not on github, is that a requirement?
Just if you want to create issues.
I'm implementing a workaround to allow people with devices on Android 12+ to login by pasting the magic link and clicking a button. It's not ideal but it should work for now.
I'm also working on a much better way of signing in by reading a qrcode but it's going to take awhile to implement.
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16 sats \ 1 reply \ @benwehrman OP 15 Nov 2023
Awesome, LMK when the magic link field is ready to roll. Excited to be a test dummy!
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71 sats \ 0 replies \ @felipe 15 Nov 2023
Just published it on Google Play. It's still being processed and should be available in a couple hours.
I also publish the APKs on GitHub. You can install it a package manager for Android like AppManager or equivalent
https://github.com/felipebueno/stacker_news/releases/tag/1.2.8%2B19
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24 sats \ 0 replies \ @felipe 14 Nov 2023
I just edited the app's page on Google Play to add unofficial to the title to avoid confusion. I should have done it sooner.
The change is still being processed by Google. It might available in a couple hours.
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