C5 app for android?

RubyCamaro · 01-05-2016, 02:18 PM

My son got me a new Samsung S6 phone for Christmas. Can I say learning curve? Is there a C5 app for android & if so how come I can't find it & if so how do I get it? A little help from my friends please.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-05-2016, 02:30 PM

I just use the Chrome browser. Most forum browsing apps are garbage.

Steve Dallas · 01-05-2016, 02:40 PM

I agree with FenwickHockey65. Apps on phones are, in many cases, not even necessary...and I've never seen a good forum browsing app. Frankly, your best bet is using ANY browser that comes with the phone, be it Safari, Chrome or whatever.

Most apps on phones lose functionality compared to what the websites do. This goes for Fandango, Hotels.com, Yahoo Fantasy Football, and so many other apps for phones. Even worse, phone apps essentially take us back to the past with less functionality, less screen space, etc. They aren't really giving anything new...just a small screen on a phone that just doesn't have enough room to do real work.

/rant over

RubyCamaro · 01-05-2016, 02:48 PM

Okay. Got it. Posting on phone now from google. It was just nice on my iPhone to skip that first search step and on it I did not notice and loss of function other than only bring able to post one pic and I figured that was just my ancient phone.

CapeCruisin · 01-05-2016, 03:12 PM

Hey Ruby,

Just like Fenwick and Steve said, most 'forum' apps are garbage. You also need to be careful about what 'permissions' certain apps have.

I also just use Chrome browser. It has the same functionality as the full desktop client, including being able to attach images.

If you really want to use an app - check out TapaTalk. I personally don't like it, but it does exactly what I think you want it to.

Welcome to the world of Android.

JLSuperfly · 01-05-2016, 03:33 PM

Nice phone. I once had iPhone for years. I switched to an Android phone two years ago and never looked back.

01-05-2016, 02:18 PM	#1
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	C5 app for android? My son got me a new Samsung S6 phone for Christmas. Can I say learning curve? Is there a C5 app for android & if so how come I can't find it & if so how do I get it? A little help from my friends please. __________________

01-05-2016, 02:30 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I just use the Chrome browser. Most forum browsing apps are garbage. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-05-2016, 02:40 PM	#3
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I agree with FenwickHockey65. Apps on phones are, in many cases, not even necessary...and I've never seen a good forum browsing app. Frankly, your best bet is using ANY browser that comes with the phone, be it Safari, Chrome or whatever. Most apps on phones lose functionality compared to what the websites do. This goes for Fandango, Hotels.com, Yahoo Fantasy Football, and so many other apps for phones. Even worse, phone apps essentially take us back to the past with less functionality, less screen space, etc. They aren't really giving anything new...just a small screen on a phone that just doesn't have enough room to do real work. /rant over __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

01-05-2016, 02:48 PM	#4
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Okay. Got it. Posting on phone now from google. It was just nice on my iPhone to skip that first search step and on it I did not notice and loss of function other than only bring able to post one pic and I figured that was just my ancient phone. __________________

01-05-2016, 03:12 PM	#5
CapeCruisin Daily Driver 24/7 365 Drives: '15 CRT 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 827	Hey Ruby, Just like Fenwick and Steve said, most 'forum' apps are garbage. You also need to be careful about what 'permissions' certain apps have. I also just use Chrome browser. It has the same functionality as the full desktop client, including being able to attach images. If you really want to use an app - check out TapaTalk. I personally don't like it, but it does exactly what I think you want it to. Welcome to the world of Android. __________________ NPP Fuse Pull, Z28 CAI = Previous Rides: 2005 Magnum R/T A5 CAI, Cat-Back 2014 RRM Camaro 1LT/RS A6/NPP CAI Follow Me On Instagram!

01-05-2016, 03:33 PM	#6
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Nice phone. I once had iPhone for years. I switched to an Android phone two years ago and never looked back.