Android An Post package tracking app

The Gibmiester · 13-06-2011 12:06am #1

I am currently converting my college Android project into a version that can track An Post packages. Still in testing stages but hopefully will be on the Market in the 2 weeks or so. If anyone can PM me vaild An Post tracking numbers (last 4 months) for testing with it would be much appreciated! I promise its not for anything malicious

Getting some unexpected results due to An Post's inconsistent data labelling, especially if the package leaves Ireland. Thanks!

anoble66 · 13-06-2011 10:45am

I dont have any tracking numbers for you, but this is brilliant

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The Gibmiester wrote: »

I am currently converting my college Android project into a version that can track An Post packages. Still in testing stages but hopefully will be on the Market in the 2 weeks or so. If anyone can PM me vaild An Post tracking numbers (last 4 months) for testing with it would be much appreciated! I promise its not for anything malicious Getting some unexpected results due to An Post's inconsistent data labelling, especially if the package leaves Ireland. Thanks!

Mimikyu · 13-06-2011 11:28am

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Kenny Logins · 13-06-2011 11:41am

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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+1

..although not sure what purpose the map serves...

marcbrophy · 13-06-2011 11:56am

PM sent with 2 ID's you can use!

Stench Blossoms · 13-06-2011 1:48pm

pm sent

The Gibmiester · 13-06-2011 2:39pm

Thanks everyone!

Kenny Logins wrote: »

+1

..although not sure what purpose the map serves...

It just represents the data visually and also allows you to set the Destination Location as this cannot be retrieved from An Post. If the Destination Location is set it then calculates delivery estimations, and distance away etc.

13-06-2011 3:08pm

Good to see, Ive been using track checker from the market but it seems to be very slow updating with an post for me. Ill pm you some numbers when I get a chance

joeKel73 · 13-06-2011 6:57pm

Very nice - much nicer job than the app-inventor app I'd thrown together!

I'll send on a few numbers later.

jonnny68 · 13-06-2011 9:13pm

Looks good keep us updated when it's finished.;)

The Gibmiester · 15-06-2011 11:48pm

Thanks for the tracking numbers guys. Testing is going good. Should be published by next week. If anyone has any packages that are still in transit (or will be sending) could they please PM me the tracking id?

I need to test the update and auto-update functionality.

Thanks

The Gibmiester · 21-06-2011 12:05am

App is on the Market! Let me know what you think. Thanks!

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.packagetracker

joeKel73 · 21-06-2011 12:15am

Why does it insist on having GPS enabled?

Didn't work for this: RT097710368HK

Did work for this and looks good

: RL236290588IE

The Gibmiester · 21-06-2011 12:23am

It allows you to set the device GPS location as the package destination (e.g. if you were at home) instead of using the crosshair. The destination cannot be got from An Post tracking. My college project version also had more GPS based features.

I need to look into tracking ids from outside of Ireland.

marcbrophy · 21-06-2011 11:02am

The Gibmiester wrote: »

App is on the Market! Let me know what you think. Thanks!

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.packagetracker

Works great, nice app!

Just 1 little issue that i have noticed:
When i go into my packages from the menu key shortcut, and try to delete the package manually, using the X button on the right, i get a force close.

I sent a report from the FC, although i have no idea how these work TBH!

Other than that, there is an overlap in the two buttons in the map tab on my x8 screen. Not very noticable, just half the N is blocked in the left 'Set Destination' button. This is purely cosmetic, and hardly noticable, and when the device is put to landscape mode, it's absoultely fine!

The Gibmiester · 21-06-2011 11:24am

Thanks for the report. I can't replicate the error on my devices but I think there might be an issue with the first run of the app after install. I'm looking into it. Thanks!

marcbrophy · 21-06-2011 11:43am

Well, my first run of the app caused my phone to reboot. But I think that has more to do with the ROM that I'm using, rather than the app.

I've rebooted the phone again and tried to remove the package and still had a FC. I know that the settings allow for the package to be auto removed after 7 days delivery, however the package i used to test the functionality, was delivered on 13/05. Maybe this is somehow causing an issue?

The Gibmiester · 21-06-2011 12:16pm

foto joe wrote: »

Why does it insist on having GPS enabled?

Didn't work for this: RT097710368HK

Did work for this and looks good : RL236290588IE

It now works with RT097710368HK, would need more testing though to be sure it works with all non IE packages.

The Gibmiester · 21-06-2011 10:25pm

marcbrophy wrote: »

Well, my first run of the app caused my phone to reboot. But I think that has more to do with the ROM that I'm using, rather than the app.

I've rebooted the phone again and tried to remove the package and still had a FC. I know that the settings allow for the package to be auto removed after 7 days delivery, however the package i used to test the functionality, was delivered on 13/05. Maybe this is somehow causing an issue?

marcbrophy, I have fixed a bug in the first run and the updated version is on the Market. Would you be able to check if you are still getting a FC? Also the auto delete function only checks for old packages when the app starts, so you may need to restart the app to see it work.

Much appreciated, cheers!

marcbrophy · 22-06-2011 8:31am

The Gibmiester wrote: »

marcbrophy, I have fixed a bug in the first run and the updated version is on the Market. Would you be able to check if you are still getting a FC? Also the auto delete function only checks for old packages when the app starts, so you may need to restart the app to see it work.

Much appreciated, cheers!

Hi, I've updated from the market this morning and I'm pleased to say that I'm no longer get any FC's.
I can now add and delete packages without any issues, and the auto-delete functionality works perfect too!!

Baked.noodle · 10-07-2011 1:57am

I just got the Vodafone 858 smart and am busy trying out different apps. Unfortunately I've come across a few that aren't compatible with my device. I guess that's what happens when you buy budget. Your app caught my eye, and it would be a a definite download if it was compatible, so please consider making this available. Thanks.

The Gibmiester · 10-07-2011 11:08am

Baked.noodle wrote: »

I just got the Vodafone 858 smart and am busy trying out different apps. Unfortunately I've come across a few that aren't compatible with my device. I guess that's what happens when you buy budget. Your app caught my eye, and it would be a a definite download if it was compatible, so please consider making this available. Thanks.

I was unaware my application was unavailable to small screen devices on the Market, thanks for that. I have now updated the app and it should now be compatiable. With the popularity of the Vodafone 858 I would like to support it.

Baked.noodle · 10-07-2011 3:47pm

Just downloading now. Thanks very much.

Baked.noodle · 14-07-2011 2:46am

Great app. One suggestion though. I'm waiting for a package to arrive from Hong Kong and when I enter my tracking number it can't be found. This is probably because it hasn't arrived in Ireland yet. It would be nice if the app remembered the tracking number I entered the next time I went to enter it. What would be even better is if the app stored the entry and repeatedly checked to see if it arrived on An post's database. Anyway, great work all the same. One more thing, there is no icon for your app in my phone. Don't know if its just me.

Android An Post package tracking app

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