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Just curious why I can't post to Apple Support Communities using an iOS device. Maybe I am naive, but I figured....Apple product, Apple forum??? Figured there would be some compatibility.
I can read posts just fine, it's just when I hit reply, nothing happens. What's the deal?
FYI I'm typing this from my iMac.
I too am on a Mac. I have seen a "dead" Reply link on occasion.
To test - do all in quick succession:
If joy, then one of the two at the top is at play
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FYI...
I am on a iMac now... HOWEVER my question is only in reference to iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, etc)
1. I have never had an issue posting on this Mac
2. The issue is on my iPad and my iPhone. (it has never worked) for years. (multiple devices.)
NOBODY that I know can access a reply on Apple Support Communities with their iOS device. Do you own an Apple iOS device? Try it, you will see.
My question is why would Apple not make this website compatible with their own devices. Are they using flash on their page? lol😁
What's up with this?
NOBODY that I know can access a reply on Apple Support Communities with their iOS device. Do you own an Apple iOS device? Try it, you will see.
I own an iPad Air. The site is compatible. Actually, there are two iPads in this household and both can access ASC quite nicely. Open your browser and see if you can get this page to load:
https://discussions.apple.com/welcome
If Safari doesn't work, download and try Atomic Lite (my preferred browser on the iPad).
I have replied to posts via my iPhone 4s v7.1.2 (I'm entering this reply from my iPhone)
It can be annoying with having to constantly login every 30 mins, and the small screen, and using hunt and peck typing (I'm a great touch typist on a keyboard🙂)
I'm using Safari, if that helps.
You can only read the forums here (on most iOS devices) using Safari for iOS, but some third-party browsers allow you to post, edit posts and even add pictures. I've had success here (to one degree or another) using 360 Browser (which also implements Firefox Sync for bookmarks and tabs) and Ghostery on my iPhone and iPad. You might also try Opera Mini and Atomic Web as alternatives to Safari.
I do all my Forum work from an iPad 4. At what step does the process fail ? Can you go to this website ? Log in ? Navigate the Forum ? Do everything but send ? More info is needed.
TuttleYou can only read the forums here (on most iOS devices) using Safari for iOS, but some third-party browsers allow you to post, edit posts and even add pictures. I've had success here (to one degree or another) using 360 Browser (which also implements Firefox Sync for bookmarks and tabs) and Ghostery on my iPhone and iPad. You might also try Opera Mini and Atomic Web as alternatives to Safari.
thanks for the great answer!🙂
I have no trouble posting from my iPad using Safari. This reply is proof.
Edit. I can also edit and add screenshots.
Tuttle wrote:
You can only read the forums here (on most iOS devices) using Safari for iOS, but some third-party browsers allow you to post, edit posts and even add pictures. I've had success here (to one degree or another) using 360 Browser (which also implements Firefox Sync for bookmarks and tabs) and Ghostery on my iPhone and iPad. You might also try Opera Mini and Atomic Web as alternatives to Safari.
This is totally incorrect....
I often use my iPad to post to these Communities via Safari...
For someone with your level of helping people, I'm surprised at such an ill informed answer...
More info.... I can't reply from my iPhone or my iPad mini. But I CAN reply from my daughters iPod touch. WTH!?!? All three device are running iOS 8.3
When I click on the reply link, it is dead. When I touch and hold down the link, An option tab pops up and says "Java Script" at the top, and an "Open" selection. When I touch open , nothing happens. Def a settings issue.
The safari setting has java script enabled (green).
Im about out of ideas
Start simple. Is the reply button bright blue or slightly greyed out ? If it's bright blue don't hold your finger on it. Tap it a second or third time. Give your iPad a reset. Press and hold both the home and power buttons until the Apple logo appears. Release both buttons. Wait until your iPad starts on it's own.
SOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When Safari on iOS devices is in "Private Browsing Mode", the Java Script link WILL NOT ACTIVATE!!!!!!!!!!!
😁😁🙂
Solution found
When Safari iOS is in "Private Browsing Mode" , it causes the Java "reply" quick link to not activate.
Solved
Well done. To double check I logged in using private mode and the reply button didn't work. Thanks for adding to the body of knowlege. You can be sure I'll remember to ask if private is turned on when someone reports not being able to post.
I think you need to lighten the **** up. I posted based on my experience. If you have a different experience, feel free to share it.
OTOH, If you'd like to take any further personal swipes, I'm more than happy to return the favor.
Why can't I post to communities using iOS device
