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Dec 22nd, 2016 at 3:46pm
 
New member here. Looking to learn a few new things in life and keep my vehicle repair costs down vs taking it to a dealer. Now that I got past that part I was filling out my profile and then looking at the forum page and that got me thinking does Autonerdz use Tapatalk do those who are on their mobile devices an need to post or read something while away from their desktop so they don't have to scroll a whole screen?

P.S. Are the training videos accessible on devices such as Android since alot of stuff video related out there is flash orientated and I can't see certain video related stuff on Android phone or tablet at times?
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Re: Mobile Options
Reply #1 - Dec 22nd, 2016 at 4:24pm
 

The forums are not really mobile friendly.

As for the tutorials in the library, you should be able to view them on Android.

Brian has converted the old Flash movies to html5 so they should be compatible.
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Reply #2 - Dec 24th, 2016 at 4:58am
 
What I was referring to is that there's a mobile app called Tapatalk that more and more forums and other resource sites are using these days that can simplify or enhance the mobile experience depending on how the user wants it. Don't quuote me but I think it's deployed via the Websites. One forum I know for example that uses it is Impalaforums.com , Toyotanation forums as well.

If you haven't experienced it I'd maybe run it by one of your guys who's helpful on the tech side of things. I'm tech savvy but I haven't delved into that part of tech. I just build my own desktops and maintain, upgrade my own computers and a select few friends PC's also.

I'm just as tech savvy when it comes to mobile devices but have been lagging as I've had the same phone for more than 9 months, actually 3yrs now. Verizon quit cutting deals and I don't want to outright upgrade and lose my unlimited data plan as I have a workaround that allows me to use my phone under the old plans but without having to pay the hot spot fees which is handy. 

I use my phone as a router for my solus edge scanner when mobile away from the house to use the snap on tools built into the obd II scanner.

Once I learn more of the oscilloscope side of things I'll have a very valuable diagnostic arsenal resource wise but with projects at home and coming up (3 exterior doors to install, add oversize 3rd stall, new driveway current and for added stall ,a complete overdue house painting exterior and some electrical indoors) in the spring and summer it'll be awhile before I get knee deep in o scope stuff.

I'll def try to learn here and there when needed on the fly to get me by current issues I have but for helping friends or extended family I need to hold off awhile.

Let me know if any of your guys are aware of the Tapatalk. For all I know it may be being used on your site as a app that adapts automatically but I thought websites had to integrate it. I can say it works great on mobile devices Android smartphones and Tablets which would be great for those who work off those devices in the garage while working on our cars accessing information from the internet.
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Reply #3 - Dec 24th, 2016 at 10:36am
 
D.N. wrote on Dec 24th, 2016 at 4:58am:
Let me know if any of your guys are aware of the Tapatalk.


Looked into it a bit.  It's not compatible with this forum platform.  In addition, it looks like it would open up a host of serious security issues.

Security is a top priority for us and our members.
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