[Q] Lumia 800 Mango built-in check-in function doesn't work

[gstr]

I've got Lumia 800 with 12070 firmware. Using Polish language.

When I try to use built-in Facebook check-in function it always shows that no places have been found.

I can add a new place. But I have to use a new name, because if I use the same name as existing (but not visible to me!) it shows that "place can not be added at this time". Once added I cannot see it. And I cannot check-in. And I cannot add the same place again.

Everything works OK. when using Facebook App, not built-in check-in function. Added places are visible.

Anyone has the same? Hard-reset didn't help.

 

[/rant/]

It works fine for me. However, I noticed that sometimes, it takes quite a lot of time for the places to show up...

Try to use the search function for places and see if anything comes up. Look for the city your currently in - if that doesn't work, try an update. I am currently running 12072, had 12070 only for a short time.

 

[gstr]

Just upgraded to 12072. Still doesn't work for me.

Results (I mean - no results) are almost immediate. It shows empty list in less than 1 second. I have no problems with checking-in when using old HTC 7 Pro...

 

[/rant/]

That's pretty weird then. I suppose you have enabled locations in the phone settings? The guys behind the Facebook app (aka Microsoft themselves) have the tools to circumvent these settings, so it might even work there if it's turned off (I hope it doesn't, but you never know). Otherwise, I'm pretty much out of ideas.

 

[gstr]

Two devices, same place, same SIM.

Lumia 800 Polish, unbranded - nothing found.
HTC 7 Pro English, unbranded - place found, checked-in without problems.

When using Facebook App - found on both devices without problems.

I'll check once again with Lumia 800 switched to English.

Weird. Really weird...

 

[gstr]

OK. Partially solved.

When changed language on my Lumia 800 to English (US) - built-in check-in works well. Tried few times and it seems that display language is a problem. It stops working just after change to Polish (and reboot of course). Works again after change to English (US).

Anyone got it working in other language than English (US)?

Is it Polish only issue or Lumia-Polish only issue?

 

[scanie]

My phone language is set to Swedish and I get a list of places nearby.

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