# Beta General

**URL:** https://discussions.flightaware.com/c/archive/beta-general/21.md

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## [About the Beta General category](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/about-the-beta-general-category/50923)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0

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## [Nearby Map](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/nearby-map/11840)

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**Author:** [@TEJ823](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/TEJ823)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/nearby-map/11840 "2011-09-14T20:22:53Z")

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Map shows traffic overhead my location. After selecting and viewing a specific flights details a “return to root” takes you back to the map, but the airplane icons are gone. Track lines are still displayed, and a refres…

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## [Will not install on Hero200, Droid 2.1](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/will-not-install-on-hero200-droid-2-1/11926)

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**Author:** [@flightsource](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/flightsource)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 12:46pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/will-not-install-on-hero200-droid-2-1/11926 "2011-08-25T12:46:06Z")

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I was happy to get the email about the beta finally being ready, and being able to test it. Unfortunately after 5 different installs, restarting, etc. all I get is a force close when I try to start the app. Oh well…

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## [Android App (Build 2): Flight Map Issues](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-build-2-flight-map-issues/11941)

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**Author:** [@winwiz88](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/winwiz88)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-build-2-flight-map-issues/11941 "2011-08-24T22:19:36Z")

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Just loaded Beta 2 this evening on to my Thunderbolt and looks like some of the original issues are gone now. However, whenever I select an aircraft on the map (I reached the map by clicking through one of my saved airp…

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## [Alerts](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/alerts/11997)

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**Author:** [@benjfoster](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/benjfoster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/alerts/11997 "2011-08-24T20:50:47Z")

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Alerts are working great. Would be nice if you clicked the alert in the notification bar if it opened the app rather than just clearing the alert.

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## [BB Storm II, version 3.0 rollout](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-ii-version-3-0-rollout/11998)

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**Author:** [@jdrake2429](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdrake2429)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-ii-version-3-0-rollout/11998 "2011-08-21T14:46:31Z")

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Blackberry Storm II, OS 5.0, Flightaware 3.0 This version works reasonably well with persistent errors: CRITICAL ERROR: ! Unexpected… java.lang.error appears upon device bootup and when the application is started. NOT…

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## [iOS Beta Feedback](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/ios-beta-feedback/11836)

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**Author:** [@nugget](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/nugget)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/ios-beta-feedback/11836 "2011-08-07T19:06:22Z")

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iOS Beta-3 is released and available from the beta download page. Please use this thread to report issues with the release. The current release only supports iPhone and iPod Touch devices. iPad support is currently di…

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## [Android app (Build 2) - All functions now broken on my phone](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-build-2-all-functions-now-broken-on-my-phone/11944)

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**Author:** [@mattbna](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/mattbna)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-build-2-all-functions-now-broken-on-my-phone/11944 "2011-08-06T17:52:51Z")

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. Installed build #2 on my Thunderbolt when I got home from work last night…and so far, the app is completely broken. It will now open properly without the need to hold the phone sideways, but that’s all I’ve been able…

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## [Android App (Build 2): Login issues](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-build-2-login-issues/11940)

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**Author:** [@FlightBroadcast](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/FlightBroadcast)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-build-2-login-issues/11940 "2011-08-05T19:34:17Z")

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Device: HTC EVO on Sprint CDMA running Android 2.3.3 FlightAware Android App build 2 (although I had the same issue with Build 1) Issue: Unable to login. App launches successfully, “Login” is tapped, username and passw…

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## [No results for international airport to airport(Android)](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/no-results-for-international-airport-to-airport-android/11935)

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**Author:** [@bakedpatato](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/bakedpatato)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/no-results-for-international-airport-to-airport-android/11935 "2011-08-04T23:08:44Z")

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Model:LG (T-Mobile) G2x Android Version:2.3.5 CyanogenMod 7.1RC1 (rooted obviously) (Also tried on LG official ROM v21e 2.3.3 for the same results) FA app version 1.0 How I did it: Selected Search by flight route. …

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## [Android app (Beta v1.0) - HTC Thunderbolt/Incredible issues](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-beta-v1-0-htc-thunderbolt-incredible-issues/11923)

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**Author:** [@mattbna](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/mattbna)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-beta-v1-0-htc-thunderbolt-incredible-issues/11923 "2011-08-02T01:12:33Z")

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. The joys of beta testing… :slight\_smile: I was thrilled to receive an e-mail regarding my participation in the Android app beta program earlier today, and installed the app immediately (of course). To get things s…

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## [Android app (Beta v1.0) - Issues noticed on any device](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-beta-v1-0-issues-noticed-on-any-device/11924)

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**Author:** [@mattbna](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/mattbna)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-beta-v1-0-issues-noticed-on-any-device/11924 "2011-08-02T01:09:41Z")

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. Some initial observations from the time I’ve spend playing around with the beta app: \*\*\*\*\* Initial background mode on the tracking maps should probably be the generic blue map with the option of the satellite imagery…

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## [App will not open on Droid Incredible](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/app-will-not-open-on-droid-incredible/11922)

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**Author:** [@galfero](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/galfero)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/app-will-not-open-on-droid-incredible/11922 "2011-08-02T00:03:33Z")

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Just installed app on droid incredible. Splash screen comes up and then app just closes to home screen? :cry:

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## [Android app (Beta v1.0) - Honeycomb tablet findings thread](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-beta-v1-0-honeycomb-tablet-findings-thread/11925)

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**Author:** [@mattbna](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/mattbna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-beta-v1-0-honeycomb-tablet-findings-thread/11925 "2011-07-31T09:36:45Z")

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I have been testing the first build of the new Android app on my Asus Transformer tablet (32Gb model running stock \[non-rooted\] Honeycomb 3.2 that was released a few days ago) for the past few minutes and haven’t noticed…

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## [BB Storm 2, Beta](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11907)

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**Author:** [@jdrake2429](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdrake2429)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 9:51pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11907 "2011-07-25T21:51:37Z")

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Progress at last. A new version, downloaded July 25, 2011, had many of my issues resolved. MyFlightAware actually worked. CRITICAL: One issue on the BlackBerry Storm II remains. The Airport Detail, View Flight Traffic s…

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## [BB Storm 2, Beta](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11900)

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**Author:** [@jdrake2429](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdrake2429)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11900 "2011-07-22T14:20:12Z")

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Sending Debug Log, locks up the phone. Remove battery reboot. Are we going forward? My FlightAware does nothing, but doesn’t lock the phone. “uncaught exception Application Flightaware (227) is not responding, process …

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## [BB Storm 2, Beta](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11896)

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**Author:** [@jdrake2429](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdrake2429)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 2:32am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11896 "2011-07-21T02:32:26Z")

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After reboot, Airport Detail still has issues with the ad scaling. I think that a Google logo is supposed to show, but you only get the very tip. Other ad scales correctly. It seems like the “Nearby Activity” duplicates…

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## [BB Storm 2, Beta](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11895)

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**Author:** [@jdrake2429](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdrake2429)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11895 "2011-07-21T02:21:08Z")

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My FlightAware ---- does NOTHING. The time icon goes round and around and around and… but it can be interrupted with the back key. Nearby activity – 1, The keyboard remains on the screen after the airport has been ty…

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## [Search doesn't work properly when changing between Name/Code](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/search-doesnt-work-properly-when-changing-between-name-code/11846)

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**Author:** [@jdfrey1](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdfrey1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/search-doesnt-work-properly-when-changing-between-name-code/11846 "2011-07-18T18:11:26Z")

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If you type in an airport code but have the “Name” box selected and then click on the “Code” box it will not find the airport. Even if you press search again it won’t work. You must delete part of the search string and…

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## [BB Storm 2, Beta](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11857)

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**Author:** [@jdrake2429](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdrake2429)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 11:37pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/bb-storm-2-beta/11857 "2011-07-08T23:37:53Z")

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BB Storm 2. Most options work well. I like it and use it. A few problems remain with the errors associated with the ADS at the top. The MyFlightAware is a bit goofy… what is the purpose? If you have an alert, you can’…

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## [Track more NXXXXX Flights](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/track-more-nxxxxx-flights/11847)

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**Author:** [@jdfrey1](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdfrey1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 12:57pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/track-more-nxxxxx-flights/11847 "2011-07-07T12:57:42Z")

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When I select the “Track More NXXXXX Flights” at the bottom of the flight tracker it only shows the most recent flight even though there are multiple past flights that show up on the website for my aircraft.

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## [Airplane on Enroute Map Always Pointing East](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/airplane-on-enroute-map-always-pointing-east/11845)

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**Author:** [@jdfrey1](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/jdfrey1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 10:23pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/airplane-on-enroute-map-always-pointing-east/11845 "2011-07-06T22:23:08Z")

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When I select a flight from “Nearby” flights and then select “View Flight Map” the airplane icon on the track is always pointing east and not the actual direction of flight. Also, for a completed flight where the Flight…

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## [Alerts](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/alerts/11841)

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**Author:** [@TEJ823](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/TEJ823)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/alerts/11841 "2011-07-06T20:33:24Z")

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Alerts when selected cannot be ‘Enabled’

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## [Status Bar not visible](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/status-bar-not-visible/11839)

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**Author:** [@TEJ823](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/TEJ823)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/status-bar-not-visible/11839 "2011-07-06T20:13:07Z")

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After selection of app, status bar is not visible.

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## [Mobile App BETA Testers: Any Updates?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/mobile-app-beta-testers-any-updates/11773)

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**Author:** [@nickrgeorge](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/nickrgeorge)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 1:34pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/mobile-app-beta-testers-any-updates/11773 "2011-07-06T13:34:44Z")

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I applied to become a BETA tester last month for iPhone/iPad. I was accepted and asked to send my device ID’s to FA. It’s been a few weeks and I haven’t heard back. Could somebody please provide an update for the stat…
