Note
The following questions and answers are for iTweetReply version 1.2.2 Please make sure you are running this version before continuing.
Purchasing, Installing and Configuring
- How do I purchase iTweetReply?
- iTweetReply is available on the Apple iTunes App Store. To purchase iTweetReply, either go to the 'App Store' application on your iPhone/iPod touch or click on 'iTunes Store' in the side bar of iTunes on your computer.
Search for 'iTweetReply' and click buy now to purchase the app. If you're on your iPhone, do the same under the 'Search' tab in the App Store application. A direct link to the App Store can be found here. - How do install iTweetReply?
- If you purchased iTweetReply from your iPhone/iPod touch, the application will automatically download and install onto your device. If you purchased iTweetReply from iTunes on your computer, you will need to sync your device with iTunes to install.
See here for more information on syncing. - How do I set up iTweetReply for push?
- On the initial launch of iTweetReply, you will be asked to enter your Twitter username and password. After doing this, a confirmation message will appear on your screen asking you if you want to enable push for this app. Select 'OK' to use iTweetReply to it's full potential.
iTweetReply's push settings such as sounds, push intervals and more can be modified under 'iTweetReply' in the iPhone 'Settings' app. You can turn all or specific notifications off under 'Notifications'.
iTweetReply Push
- Why aren't my replies or direct messages getting pushed?
- There can be dozens of reasons why push isn't functioning, we've found the easiest way to fix these issues is to have a personal approach by looking at your account information. For this reason we've created the iTweetReply Push Debug Panel to better assist you in fixing push related issues.
- Why aren't my push settings saving?
- Due to limitations with the iPhone SDK you must open the iTweetReply app to save push settings, this includes what is pushed (replies, direct messages or your timeline), if notifications are sent separately, what sound is played and how frequently twitter is checked.
- What does sending separately mean?
- iTweetReply has the unique ability to cue your notifications so you don't miss ones if they quickly come in at the same time. (i.e. Replies from @a & @b). Some users prefer not to sure this feature and turning on sending separately enables this.
iTweetReply Search Push
- What is Twitter Push Search?
- Twitter push search enables users to add terms that Syncode will search Twitter for and then use Apple's push notification send to your device.
- Why can I only add two terms for free?
- The background costs behind running the infrastructure have forced us to charge for extra searches after the first complementary two. Users can simply tap "Buy Searches" to use in-app purchases to get more terms.
- How do I delete previously added search terms?
- Simply swipe your finger across the row you wish to delete and tap the "Delete" button.
- Why can't I add a search term with a space?
- This is an unfortunate bug that effects a small margin of users; Until the next update you can still add a term with a space by replacing the " " with a "+".
Using iTweetReply
- How do I look at my replies, direct messages and timeline?
- iTweetReply uses a tab bar as it's form of navigation, also used in standard apps such as Clock and iPod. The tab bar is used for quickly jumping between your Twitter replies, direct message and timeline.
- How can I send replies, direct messages and post tweets?
- Tapping on a single reply or tweet will take you to the single tweet view allowing you to reply to this, send the user a direct message or re-tweet the message.
Tap the compose icon in the top right of the screen whilst being on the replies or timeline page to post a new tweet. From here you can type your message and attach a photo if you wish. Tapping the '+' icon will allow you to select a user from your following list to send this tweet to as an @reply. Tapping the compose icon in the 'Messages' tab will allow you to do the same, but as a direct message.
