Lots of you have been waiting for this for a long time and were stoked to begin rolling out some significant changes...This is the plan... 1) We're beginning to update all the plugins in the market today, all of them in the market need updated to accomodate the new fragment approach for Android. iOS related code in plugin packages is unchanged. "Old" Android code in plugin packages is unchanged. The changes are Android only and only used when you use the latest Android Core while downloading projects (keep reading)... EDIT. #1 is done. All plugins have been updated in market and are ready to test away :-) 2) When the new plugins are updated we'll release the new Self Hosted download package to Buzztouch Members. This will be 2.1.9. EDIT. #2 is done. The 2.1.9 downoad is in Buzztouch Member control panels. Grab it, update your box, smile at the goodies. 3) Folks will install, use, and surely find issues. The first step after installing the latest Self Hosted package will be to update all the plugins that need updating. A new feature in the package makes this much easier. 4) We'll work through the kinks and get some fires put out (whatever they are as they are reported). We expect lots of folks to download some app projects (using the new self hosted panel and the new Android Core) for exploration reasons. 5) We'll get lots of feedback during this process and we'll work through the details. After a number of Buzztouch Members have updated their self hosted panels, and have done a few downloads, and we put out the fires...we'll add the latest Andorid Core download to buzztouch.com control panels so non-self-hosters can experience the goodness. EDIT: #5, buzztouch.com hosted control panels have not seen the v3.0 Core for Android yet. We're still working through some issues... d. #### EDIT To clarify, buztouch.com control panels will NOT be different until we update the plugins in those control panels. We are updating the version number and the downloaded package for self hosters...this means you won't see anything different unless you self host. But, it's a "flip of a switch" to update these in bt control panels as soon as it makes sense to. This won't be long...I'm thinking the weekend will tell us all we need to know :-) ####

Thanks David for the update!

ooh just when I get my Android device

Awesome news!! I'm so happy .been waiting patiently for this update! Thanks

Great news! Lots of new goodies!!!

Time to play! Thanks.

Will my custom theme transfer to the new update?

Awesome! David and Admin, you guys and girls, Rock!!!!!!!!!!!! LA

Great time to transfer to Self-Hosted in a week or two. Congrats to David and all the team, great job!! Thanks!

Cant wait to see it !!

Looking forward to it!. Quick question David - does 2.1.9 support those of us with a host that doesn't like the std 'out of the box' CURL, or will we need some support to get the (previous post upgrade? http://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?tid=9AC475EDDAE87A8DB2659F7 ) Thanks, Alan

Buzztouch ROCKS. Thanks for the update David. Congratulations to the Team. Mike

Sweet. Thanks David! Cheers! -- Smug

Thank you for the update. This is fantastic :) When bugs are reported and fixed, will they be released as a new self hosted package (2.1.10?)? Jake

Thanks, looking forward to trying out all the new code :)

@Adam: Custom Themes. Yes, when you do the update your /files directory will not change. This is where your theme should be. You WILL need to make sure the config.php file in the /root has your theme, just like it does now. Wait, if you want....DON'T replace the config.php file, it hasn't changed. But, you will need to update the version from 2.1.8 to 2.1.9 (in this config file). @AlanMac: I remember updating your server (a few times) when this happend. The cURL gotcha. The 2.1.9 package uses the exact same "fix" as I implemented on your machine so you, and a few other folks, will not have to go through the fix again. @Jake Chasan: Not necessarily. The next release, after this one (whenever that is) will be 2.2.0. It's been.. 2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.8, 2.1.9, you get it....2.2.0 will follow. It's likely that we'll make a few tweaks and fixes and KEEP the 2.1.9 package. It's usually not a good for us to release this one, then another one in just a few days. Because we're all so used to how the package is put together it's oftentimes easier to just fix one or two files, and let everyone know, rather than do a whole new release. It's a balance. There are some neat things in our future for self hosted and bt control panels but this release NEEDED to get out to move the ball forward in the Android world. Hey, whadya' know...we're doing Android goodies BEFORE iOS goodies, that's a first...eh? And, in fact, for the first time Self hosters (Buzztouch Members) are getting some new stuff BEFORE bt.com hosted panels. Another first. ...get self hosted updated with this release. (2.2.0 likely when iOS 7 is released) ...get boatloads of plugins updated to support new control panel and new Android Core (3.0). ...get kinks ironed out. THEN we can move towards making the Plugin Market self server so devs can add to it again without relying on us. And, of course, moving on towards iOS 7. When iOS 7 comes out it'll be "BT Core 3.0 for iOS" and "BT Core 3.0 for Android" and things will make much more sense for all of us. You and us...it's been nuts! I'm mostly stoked about getting the Plugin Market "self served" so we can get the ball rolling in the right direction for devs. Lots of them are waiting for this and we've been focussed on Android for longer than expected. All will be well and CHANGE IS GOOD!!!!!! d.

Thanks for the explanation David! Thanks, Adam

I added an EDIT block to the end of my original post....top post, see my remarks at the end.

Thanks so much David. I thought what you said was super cool, (that this is the first time self hosted community gets features first). Super stoked to see the updates to the market, and even android. Take care of yourself and try to sleep, we're willing to wait a few more days rather than have you do all of this and overwork! (this HAS to be a ton of work, holy moly). Thanks again for the updates. Excited!! David

Is there a table that shows which version of buzz touch support which version of IOS and android? Looks like 2.1.8 support IOS6. I am wondering 2.1.9 support what? thnx feng

2.1.8 supports iOS6 and Android 2.2. 2.1.9 will support iOS6 and Android 3.0. Unclear about iOS 7 yet, but a good chance it will be 2.2.0.

Added another few edits to the top post. Done. Plugins are updated in market. Done. Latest Self Hosted package is available for download in control panels. Let the 2.1.9 goodness begin...

Just downloaded and updated. Hit an issue that I've emailed you about! Mark

On my way! Cheers! -- Smug

Awesome, thanks BT Gang! Excited for the changes and to see that new CP. I'm gonna wait until next week to update - I just finished up some projects that took forever and lost major time fixing a server yesterday. I don't plan to be sober much this weekend or staring at any code- Tomorrow is the best day of the year!

Does 2.1.9 come with the new html files for plugins instead of the php files? Jake

@Jake - not yet. That's coming though.

"HTML files for plugins" won't be part of the self hosted package. This concept is related to what comes in a with a plugin pacakage. Today this is a .php file. This will change to an HTML file :-)

I have been doing a lot of testing of the core code. It works wonderfully. I know there will be bugs to be fixed, especially as you all make apps with all of the plugins. However, this will be a much improved experience for Android. For example, the new code even seems to handle a lot more images well, and the list scrolling is dramatically improved. If you have decided to add fewer images to your Android project to improve the performance, you may be able to add them back.

Just got my new (used) Nexus 7 this morning. (Took over a month to get a 4.0 device thanks to deals gone bad on ebay). I have to say - I'm lovin the new Android project. It's responsive, stable and quick. Love the animations too, such as on a refresh. Way to go David!

Just updated and really like to see the "prepare project download" part! Only thing is, that it still says, that it is version 2.18 and even if I press "check for update" it obviously tells me to update to 2.19. Well, probably a small fix? Leon EDIT: Ok will answer my own question ;-) As I reused my old config I obviously had to at least change the version number to 2.1.9 in "APP_CURRENT_VERSION"

Got it. You're right...the config.php didn't change but the version did. LOL. Glad you go it. ALSO: I just found and fixed a small gotcha...the BT-server/bt_v15/bt_app/bt_appPackage.php file changed. The new version is included in the download now. You can replace it or leave it alone, it's not hurting anything but it shows a javascript alert when the package has completed. This is a debug-testing statement and should'nt be. LOL. It's annoying! bt_appPackage.php is the file / page you're on when you prepare the project download. This is the file that's changed...all we did was remove the alert() call in the javascript. You can replace the file, or, you can simply remove the line where it's doing this. It's about line 405 in bt_appPackage.php, it reads alert(reponse)...just delete it and re-upload :-)

I just updated my self hosted control panel, and everything went smoothly so far (except for the same v2.1.8 mistake that LeonG noticed, lol). Great work, David!

Thanks LeonG fixed mine. Thanks David

Just updated my Server .... thanks guys.... testing this weekend The New Core ;-)

Seemless. David strikes again! Tim

Thank you! Done! LA

I just updated to 2.1.9 - Everything looking good. The new mass update feature is excellent. Updates: A word of advise when updating any BT Server. If you have changed the database prefix title upon your initial server install, make sure when you upgrade, you keep the same case-sensitive database prefix, or your server will not be able to read the database correctly. Jake

Just in passing, I've installed everything, and it looks good. However I do have issues with 'some' projects, if I try to package for Android download. I get this error: Errors occurred processing your request... 1) The packaging API had trouble downloading this app's icon from the control panel. but since it only happens on 'some' projects, I'm thinking it's associated with my projects that have custom plugins that I haven't created Android 3 files for (yet). Not complaining, just musing. I'll create new Android packages for the plugins and see what happens. I'll let you folks know. Cheers! -- Smug

What about the BTM Plugins? Will they cause errors upon compilation? BT_RSS, BT_HeaderImage and BT_MenuSimpleAdvanced? Jake

The way I understand it, Jake, is that all plugins that are currently in the BT Plugin Market have been updated by David to accommodate the new Android Fragment methods, and shouldn't need an update. Those 'not' in the BT Market (self created, BTMods, etcetera) will need to be updated by their respective authors. This only applies to the Android side, and only if they want to be compatible with Android 3.0 'Old' Android and iOS should not be affected. Cheers! -- Smug

Exactly right, Smug. The BT mod plugins will not work until they are updated by their creators.

They will not be updated unless others want to update them, at the moment the plugin market has replaced them with better versions, and we might discontinue plugin releases altogether. :-( I would recommend for those using them to slowly get off them and use the Menu with Image plugin and Menu with Image Advanced plugin. Cheers, David.

Please keep the RSS plugin, David. Thanks, Adam

Can't wait for the new core in BT control panel!

A little List from me with the new Android 3.o Core and some PlugIns.... https://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?fid=F02B8DFEA737362CC5195F7&tid=F02B8DFEA737362CC5195F7

Update went great. Just one trouble that I've had since Self hosted could update plugins - i cannot for the life of me get it to download and update plugins from buzztouch.com I get this error: Error un-zipping archive (1) Has someone else had this problem and resolved it? Thanks

@mysps: Who is your host? Jake

@Jake turnkeyinternet - is there something I should request to open ports or something? it was a pain download and uploading each plugin lol thanks!

Try Chris's solution: So, what you'll need to do: 1) Try to download a plugin using the one-click install method (it won't work) 2) Grab the link to the page that causes the error (should be: http://www.domain.com/BT-server/apn/admin/pluginUpdate_AJAX.php) 3) Call you host and tell them to run a "mod security report" on your domain, looking specifically at that url and to then whitelist the domain. It worked for me. Did it work for you? Jake

Thanks. I'll do that and report back. I appreciate it.

@Jake -- I have vps . They reported back that I don't have mod_security installed.. Should I install it myself and if so what should I do next. Where is Chris's original post and fix. I'll refer to that and stop changing the topic on this post. thanks

@mysps: https://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?tid=CCE6A047F0E260690A763FF Jake

Very odd. Although I 'upgraded' my plugins to accommodate the new fragment technology, I still get an error attempting to download an Android 3.0 project (from an pre-existing app). However, I duplicated the app using my Smug Screen Copy utility, and rebuilt the app with a slightly different name, using the exact same screens, and of course it downloads just fine. Still snooping around... Cheers! -- Smug

I am getting the following error when I try to access the screens of my app, if I try to prepare project for download or if I go to update any plugins in the admin panel. An error ocurred in the fnDbGetResult() method in utilityFunctions.php (4) Any suggestions?

check to make sure your my_sql database credentials are right in the config.php on your server. Thanks, Adam

@JoeCool That happened to me also for a bit. I went through the reinstall process (www.yourbtsite.com/install/) and that cleared up my problem. Might help yours? Cheers! -- Smug

@Smug I went through the install process and it seemed to work. I guess I must have made a mistake when I hand entered the info in my config file. Thanks Joe Cool

Be sure to delete the install directory when finished! That can be dangerous to keep around..

Because i hade some Problems with the new Server (Orginal Post with much Questions and Answers is there: http://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?tid=F02B8DFEA737362CC5195F7&currentPage=2) i´ve made an DemoAPP for Testing and Showing the New Android 3.0 Core... In the Last 2 Days I have made an Android APP where the Users can Test ALL Features from Buzztouch... I have included All PlugIns that i own for Android. I Included also SCRINGO with an extra ID. So the Buzztouchcommunity can also Use it in conclusen with other Buzztouch Users ;-) I have Included NO ADS! I made it for the Community and there also NO Facebook or Twitter Login in Scringo (Only Email). QR-Code Download: http://bit.ly/17JvDUq Direct Download Link: http://bit.ly/1fwzRhi PLEASE USE THIS LINKS AND DONT SHARE THE APK ON ANY OTHER SERVER WHITOUT MY PERMISSION (Its all for the Statistics ;-) )! Have Fun and sorry in all Hardcore Treckies ;-)

An excellent app, as well as a great idea. I wonder why there isn't an official app made by Buzztouch.com in order to showcase what it can do!?

@Dusko... Thanks To you Question.... maybe the have better things to do.... Or its a Trap.... just kidding :-)

Update: We've put lots of fires out in the last few days and have a few more issues to work through with the latest Android package. Thanks a ton to the self-hosters that have found and reported and FIXED some gotchas. We'll be turning on the new Android download for buzztouch.com control panels after working through a few more issues. Push is major broken! LOL. Long story. Some other minor adjustments are underway too. Mabye some of you can join us in Virginia in a few weeks? It's gonna be fun!

>Push is major broken! Eagerly awaiting this. Google has recently forbidden sending of outside ads through push notifications, so we must strive to send our own push notifications if we are to monetize the free apps at Google Play.

Thank you David @buzztouch for the updated news! LA

NEW! Android 3.0 - Buzztouch Demo APP (Redesigned) BT-Branded: Forumlink: https://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?tid=DB210D2D3151323192EA21E&fid=29FCCE999D443E6BA90435B&sortColumn=FT.id&sortUpDown=DESC&currentPage=1

Hey, trying the update. I updated all files, except config.php (manually changed the version to 2.1.9) and the files folder. All seems ok, except when selecting the "prepare package for download" I get this: An error ocurred in the fnDbGetResult() method in utilityFunctions.php (4) Any suggestions? Thanks. Miguel

Miguel, Look about 10-12 posts up :) Cheers! -- Smug

Perfect. Sorry I missed that Smug. Cheers. Miguel

Hi, I have had a very good look around the forum but unfortunately I cannot find the answer to my questions so my apologies if they are around somewhere. I run my own self hosted package v2.1.7 and I would like to update to the latest version which I believe is v2.1.9. I have had a look through the forum and the posts above on this thread but I am still wondering about these questions: Will my existing apps still run when I upgrade to v2.1.9 or will they each need attention? Is the update process the same as previously? Are there any points which I need to bear in mind before carrying out the upgrade? I'd be grateful to know. John

Hey John - sorry we missed your question. The update process is just as it's been in the past. I believe going forward there's a way to do it via the control panel itself, which will be nice. For to get there, you'll have to manually upgrade to 2.1.9. Your existing apps will continue to work just fine. If you download a new package, you'll have the option to download using the old package files or the new core. The one thing you need to keep in mind is if you have plugins installed on your self-hosted control panel that did not come from Buzztouch.com. (e.g., custom plugins, plugins from buzztouchmods.com, etc). Those will require some attention to make them work with the new Android Core (and the new iOS Core once it's released).

Hi Chris, That's great. Many thanks for the information. I will back everything up, get a good nights sleep, and attempt the upgrade tomorrow morning. Regarding the plug-ins from outside BT, are these likely to stop the app that they are installed in from working or is it more likely that the plug-in itself will just not work? Or is it just not possible to say? John

Apps that are already built using those plugins will be just fine. But any project you download using the new Android Core 3.0 (or the upcoming iOS Core 3.0) likely won't work. You'll know right away because your new app project won't compile.

Thanks for the clarification. Most appreciated.

Phew! Got there! Needed more than a little help from PSMDanny as I made a mistake along the way, but the installation itself was perfect. The only difficulty arose from the developer! Thanks for your words of encouragement, Chris1. John

I Upgraded to the new self hosted version. Getting the following error While Downloading the package: Any suggestions Errors occurred processing your request... 1) Invalid app data directory

Make sure your config.php has all of the fields populated with the correct values; not everything is placed during installation. Most values can be transferred from your old config.php file, if you have a backup somewhere. But don't 'use' it, just get the values from it. Cheers! -- Smug

Hi Smug His values are pasted into this thread ... I'm taking a look now. Feel free to jump in. http://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?tid=DCF4080C167BC3945AD9272 cheers Darrel