New Mobile Feature?

[jefferis]

Hi all, got the news about the new update with the mobile compatibility... I've a couple of questions:
1. How is it different from using Tapatalk, an Android or an iPad/iPhone now?
2. Does it modify your current custom layout designs or does it default to a vB layout? In other words, do I need to do a complete redesign of a site SKIN for a mobile version?

Thanks
Jeff

[Thunderbird8]

The mobile feature in 4.1.2 is simply an additional theme designed for mobile devices. You can also opt to force mobile devices to use a particular skin (you can even make older devices use a different skin than newer ones).

[yellowpeter]

Originally Posted by Thunderbird8

The mobile feature in 4.1.2 is simply an additional theme designed for mobile devices. You can also opt to force mobile devices to use a particular skin (you can even make older devices use a different skin than newer ones).

Does anyone know how to turn on this feature in 4.1.2? We upgraded our development forum to 4.1.2 but we just can't find where to turn it on?

[Special Pages]

Originally Posted by yellowpeter

Does anyone know how to turn on this feature in 4.1.2? We upgraded our development forum to 4.1.2 but we just can't find where to turn it on?

Try just switching the styles.

[BigAl205]

The mobile style has to be imported

Go to AdminCP=> Styles and templates=> Download-upload styles

Under "Import Style XML File", enter

PHP Code:

./install/vbulletin-mobile-style.xml 


Under "Title for uploaded style", give it a new 'mobile' name

Under "Parent style" choose an existing color scheme or leave it blank

Click "import"

Once imported, go to Settings=> Options=> Style & Language Settings

Select the new style under "Default Style for Modern Mobile Browsers"

It should now show up on your phone.

[yellowpeter]

Got it working now. Thanks!

[BigAl205]

Glad I could actually help...for once