Viber Megathread

AdMMM · 28-03-2011 3:53pm

In the Contacts screen within Viber, when you select a Contact it displays their info which I assume is pulled from the general contacts. An option to send a Text Message is here and I know that on the iPhone this opens up the Messages app but I'd imagine it does nothing on the iPod.

Viber · 28-03-2011 4:01pm

AdMMM wrote: »

In the Contacts screen within Viber, when you select a Contact it displays their info which I assume is pulled from the general contacts. An option to send a Text Message is here and I know that on the iPhone this opens up the Messages app but I'd imagine it does nothing on the iPod.

I see now.
Yes, you are right. Naturally, some features of Viber on iPod or iPad would be irrelevant because it is not an iPhone, and cannot make calls or send SMS.
However, in Viber 2.0 (our upcoming release) there will be an option to actually text from within Viber itself to another Viber user, so that'll be a possible substitute.

klingklang · 28-03-2011 4:17pm

Viber wrote: »

I see now.
Yes, you are right. Naturally, some features of Viber on iPod or iPad would be irrelevant because it is not an iPhone, and cannot make calls or send SMS.
However, in Viber 2.0 (our upcoming release) there will be an option to actually text from within Viber itself to another Viber user, so that'll be a possible substitute.

Great - thanks for the info.

Ronan Raver77 · 28-03-2011 5:19pm

I cant wait for the text messages:)

culabula · 29-03-2011 9:59am

Viber wrote: »

Vodafone blocked Viber in a few other European countries, and it seemed that Viber was also blocked in the UK.
For now it seems OK, but I need users' input on that.

About the desktop version - this is actually our next goal after the Android version.
Naturally, it'll take a while before our PC version is fully developed and available for users. As always, you will know once it's ready and/or we need beta testing.

Yes, confirm that it was blocked in Italy.

culabula · 29-03-2011 10:03am

Viber 2 is out and as expected, it's messaging between Viber users and therefore should not be referred to as "SMS". All very welcome, of course.

For SMS try Heywire or Textfree with Voice, as well as our own Jellysms and EirText.

culabula · 29-03-2011 10:45am

Ooooops!

Viber (@Viber)
We are removing Viber 2.0 from the app store due to unforeseen tech difficulties. Should be back shortly. Sorry for any inconvenience :-(
Tue Mar 29 09:34:46 2011

Sent via Osfoora

Seolta ó iPad 2

Viber · 29-03-2011 10:49am

culabula wrote: »

Ooooops!

Viber (@Viber)
We are removing Viber 2.0 from the app store due to unforeseen tech difficulties. Should be back shortly. Sorry for any inconvenience :-(
Tue Mar 29 09:34:46 2011

Sent via Osfoora

Seolta ó iPad 2

This is correct.

As stated, some users worldwide reported that installation of Viber 2.0 couldn't be completed.
We are gathering information from them in order to pinpoint the problem, and we will upload a fixed version of 2.0 back to AppStore shortly.

culabula · 29-03-2011 10:59am

Viber wrote: »

This is correct.

As stated, some users worldwide reported that installation of Viber 2.0 couldn't be completed.
We are gathering information from them in order to pinpoint the problem, and we will upload a fixed version of 2.0 back to AppStore shortly.

I see.

For my part, I updated without issue on 2 iPhones and 2 iPads.

Zascar · 29-03-2011 11:12am

Any news on the Android (Beta) Release date???

Dodge · 29-03-2011 11:13am

I think the android version will send this app through the roof.

The question above was what was the difference between viber and skype. For me the biggest difference is viber working off your phone number, and not having to pick a username and share that with yoru contacts. As soon as someone installs Viber I get notified, and I can see a list of viber users in my contacts (in the app).

The text function will help too.

Zascar · 29-03-2011 11:19am

Spot on dodge, especially with the texting this is now going to go bananas. Basically no need to pay for calls or texts etc between anyone you know who has a smartphone. Sweet!

For anyone who thinks ‘but its just the same as skype – I don’t see why I should bother using it” – you are so so so so so so so wrong. Just download it now and give it a go, you can thank me later.

Dodge · 29-03-2011 12:04pm

Zascar wrote: »

Basically no need to pay for calls or texts etc between anyone you know who has a smartphone

Except for data.

Viber · 29-03-2011 12:09pm

All,

Is there anyone in this thread for whom Viber crashed immediately after installing 2.0?

If so, would be kind enough as to help us get logs from your iPhone and investigate the issue? Such logs would speed up handling the problem for the sake of all users worldwide.

Thank you in advance,
Viber.

culabula · 29-03-2011 12:23pm

Zascar wrote: »

Spot on dodge, especially with the texting this is now going to go bananas. Basically no need to pay for calls or texts etc between anyone you know who has a smartphone. Sweet!

For anyone who thinks ‘but its just the same as skype – I don’t see why I should bother using it” – you are so so so so so so so wrong. Just download it now and give it a go, you can thank me later.

And has installed Viber....

JAMM222 · 29-03-2011 2:32pm

are you planning on making an ipad app anytime soon?

Viber · 29-03-2011 2:46pm

JAMM222 wrote: »

are you planning on making an ipad app anytime soon?

Viber can already work with iPad.
Try it out.

EPM · 29-03-2011 2:57pm

I installed the new version this morning and it also keeps crashing.

rivalius13 · 29-03-2011 3:06pm

Dodge wrote: »

Except for data.

-hugs three contract-

Dodge · 29-03-2011 3:25pm

ha ha, well I'd imagine most iphone users have the data package to cover it but just thought I'd mention it

ofjames · 29-03-2011 3:46pm

Viber wrote: »

Viber can already work with iPad.
Try it out.

does it only work for the 3G ipad? as in will it only work for the phone number of the actual sim that is in the ipad or can you input a different mobile number into the app.

JAMM222 · 29-03-2011 5:13pm

ofjames wrote: »

does it only work for the 3G ipad? as in will it only work for the phone number of the actual sim that is in the ipad or can you input a different mobile number into the app.

cheers im talking about a proper ipad app the one i have is an iphone app for the ipad

Zascar · 31-03-2011 1:39pm

Viber 2.0: http://support.viber.com/entries/514475-viber-2-0

jester77 · 31-03-2011 1:59pm

Looks good and a nice addition with the Messaging. Hopefully group messages and media attachment will come soon. Don't see this replacing whatsapp just yet.

Ronan Raver77 · 31-03-2011 2:28pm

Seems to work better than whats app..i Always found with whats app you wouldn't get message until u were back in a wi-fi zone.Viber text working good on 3g and edge.thumbs up from me:D

AdMMM · 31-03-2011 5:19pm

Does Viber have the ability to share location, or share contacts through text? They're two really neat features of WhatsApp!

January · 31-03-2011 6:05pm

My stupid iPhone does not like Viber... pile of crap. (my iPhone, not Viber

)

klingklang · 31-03-2011 7:02pm

Text messages now work on Viber on the iPod Touch

Update to v2.0 is now available in the App Store.

Luckycharms_74 · 01-04-2011 9:23am

Just installed Version 2.0.
Happy Days

Viber · 01-04-2011 9:39am

1. Viber can and should work with iPad on both 3G (if you have a SIM) and WiFi (if you don't, and use it only to connect to the internet).

2. All the features you mentioned here (and planned for our next versions (including sending contact info by message)

ibFoxer · 01-04-2011 10:32am

I cant seem to get calls to work on this over wifi or 3g, it keeps giving me the little red box with poor signal, although i can be heard by the other person. Anyone any ideas?

Viber · 01-04-2011 11:01am

foxerv1 wrote: »

I cant seem to get calls to work on this over wifi or 3g, it keeps giving me the little red box with poor signal, although i can be heard by the other person. Anyone any ideas?

1. Are both sides using the latest version on AppStore? (2.0.1)
2. Any chance that any of the conversation's sides is behind a firewall/router?
3. Both sides should try using Viber on a different WiFi network in order to maybe pinpoint the problem.

Lumi · 01-04-2011 12:46pm

Having the same problem - I can make and receive calls but can't hear the person on the other end and they can't hear me. Both sides are on the latest version of Viber.

This happens whether I'm on WiFi or 3G or on the same or different WiFi networks

Text messaging is working fine though

CyberGhost · 01-04-2011 8:40pm

Love the app, I wish messaging could include location sharing and image sending.

Peyton Manning · 03-04-2011 1:16am

Working perfect for me. Absolutely love it

Viber · 03-04-2011 7:16am

1. For those of you who can't hear the other side - what devices are you using? Please provide me with both hardware version and iOS version.

2. About the features you requested for our text messaging service - all these and more are planned in our upcoming versions (2.0.2 and 2.1). New features, such as sending images, will be implemented soon.

Lumi · 03-04-2011 9:19am

Viber wrote: »

1. For those of you who can't hear the other side - what devices are you using? Please provide me with both hardware version and iOS version.

iPhone 4. iOS 4.3.1

The other side are have the same iOS on iphone 3GS

Thanks

Viber · 03-04-2011 12:50pm

Fionagus wrote: »

iPhone 4. iOS 4.3.1

The other side are have the same iOS on iphone 3GS

Thanks

There shouldn't be any problem...
1. Are you behind a firewall or a router?
2. Are you using Viber on WiFi or 3G?

Viber · 13-04-2011 1:24pm

klingklang wrote: »

Text messages now work on Viber on the iPod Touch Update to v2.0 is now available in the App Store.

Hi Klingklang,
Have you experienced any problems using Viber 2.0.2 (the latest version in AppStore) on your iPod-Touch?

Regards.

Viber · 13-04-2011 1:25pm

foxerv1 wrote: »

I cant seem to get calls to work on this over wifi or 3g, it keeps giving me the little red box with poor signal, although i can be heard by the other person. Anyone any ideas?

Have the problems been fixed now in 2.0.2, or are you still having connection troubles?

klingklang · 13-04-2011 1:43pm

Viber wrote: »

Hi Klingklang,
Have you experienced any problems using Viber 2.0.2 (the latest version in AppStore) on your iPod-Touch?
Regards.

All works very smoothly. The only issue I've had was an undelivered text to an iPhone using an older version of the app. Once the iPhone was updated to the latest version, all was well

Viber · 13-04-2011 1:47pm

klingklang wrote: »

All works very smoothly. The only issue I've had was an undelivered text to an iPhone using an older version of the app. Once the iPhone was updated to the latest version, all was well

Would you please elaborate?
What version did you have previously (that gave you trouble), and which did you upgrade to, that solved the issue?

Lumi · 13-04-2011 2:02pm

Viber wrote: »

Have the problems been fixed now in 2.0.2, or are you still having connection troubles?

Seems to have sorted any problems I was having - Viber's working perfectly now - Cheers!

One question though, I accidentally deleted a contact who is also on Viber, re-entered the details but they no longer show up in my list of Viber contacts. Sent another invitation to them etc but they still aren't listed. I can exchange calls and txts no problem by manually entering their number.

Both on iPhone 4 on latest IOS version if thats important

Thanks

Viber · 13-04-2011 2:22pm

Fionagus wrote: »

Seems to have sorted any problems I was having - Viber's working perfectly now - Cheers!

One question though, I accidentally deleted a contact who is also on Viber, re-entered the details but they no longer show up in my list of Viber contacts. Sent another invitation to them etc but they still aren't listed. I can exchange calls and txts no problem by manually entering their number.

Both on iPhone 4 on latest IOS version if thats important

Thanks

Is that person also in your iPhone's contact list?
If so, enter Viber and find that person in the "All" contact list. Enter his details, change a digit, save and exit. Then enter his contact again, change the digit back (to the original, correct number), save and exit. Wait about 10 minutes and see if he's recognized as a Viber user now.

If not - let me know.

Lumi · 13-04-2011 2:35pm

Viber wrote: »

Is that person also in your iPhone's contact list?
If so, enter Viber and find that person in the "All" contact list. Enter his details, change a digit, save and exit. Then enter his contact again, change the digit back (to the original, correct number), save and exit. Wait about 10 minutes and see if he's recognized as a Viber user now.

If not - let me know.

Worked! Thanks a million for your help

Viber · 13-04-2011 2:43pm

Fionagus wrote: »

Worked! Thanks a million for your help

Rock Paper Scissors · 13-04-2011 6:30pm

Is it just me or when you try to call someone on viber does it always ring, even if the person is offline?

I'm on o2 and my girlfriend is on vodafone, viber never seems to work when we try to ring each other.

anyone else use this app on 02 with iphone and get it to work successfully?

Ideo · 14-04-2011 12:17am

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

Is it just me or when you try to call someone on viber does it always ring, even if the person is offline?

I'm on o2 and my girlfriend is on vodafone, viber never seems to work when we try to ring each other.

anyone else use this app on 02 with iphone and get it to work successfully?

Yeah just downloaded it tonight and it worked fine for me! Good alternative to skype!

Rock Paper Scissors · 14-04-2011 12:17pm

I'm having the exact same problem as Fionagus had.

I have Iphone 3gs with o2 (using wifi)

Girlfriend has iPhone 3gs with vodafone (using 3g)

Both running Ios4.31

Messaging works perfect and we can ring each other but when we answer we can't hear each other

I'm using a ADSL router

Any ideas how to sort this issue out?

Thank you

Viber · 14-04-2011 2:48pm

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

Is it just me or when you try to call someone on viber does it always ring, even if the person is offline?

I'm on o2 and my girlfriend is on vodafone, viber never seems to work when we try to ring each other.

anyone else use this app on 02 with iphone and get it to work successfully?

Your indication that the other person's Viber is ACTUALLY ringing, is if you see "Ringing.." in the call screen. That way you know the call went through and appears on the other person's screen.

Viber Megathread

Comments