Have You Updated to the Latest Version of Flipboard?
Before you read further, to have access to all of the new features described here, you’ll need to be on Flipboard version 1.1. To check which version you have, go to the Content page, tap our logo in the top left, and this will show you the version number. It should be 1.1.1. If not, please download the latest version from the App Store.
How Do I Set Up Flickr and Google Reader?
To access Flickr and Google Reader, you must first have an account with these services. To create an account for Flickr please go here. To create an account for Google Reader, go here. Note, just having a Google Gmail account does not automatically give you a Google Reader account, you still have to activate the Google Reader service in your Google account settings.
If you use Flipboard on your phone or tablet and want to use it on your regular computer, or if you just read about it and want to try it on your computer, you can now use the service on a PC or Mac with the app player. Head4Space.com has all the steps you need to start using Flipboard on your computer immediately. Download apps by Flipboard Inc., including Flipboard - Latest Stories. Flipboard is a digital magazine that is available on android platform and can be downloaded from the Google play store. It allows you to read articles from your favorite publications. The application connects with your favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter instantly.
Once you can add Flickr and Google Reader by selecting an empty Content tile, tap “Add a Section”. This will open a menu, at the top of the menu there will be various social networks to choose from. Select the one you want, provide the appropriate login credentials and a new content tile will be created. You can move the tile by tapping it, hold down for a couple of seconds, then drag it to this desired position.
I’m Having Problems Logging In with Google Reader. What Can I Do?
We have reports from some people that they cannot successfully log in to Google Reader. We have determined the cause of this issue and we are working on a permanent solution. In the mean-time, we have this temporary workaround:
First, be sure you have a Google Reader account (see above). Then, go to your Google account via the web and change your password. Then go immediately to Flipboard to log in. If you still have problems, please go through these steps one more time. If it still fails, please check this support topic for the most up-to-date information on this issue.
Clearly this isn’t ideal, this is merely a workaround for now. We are working on a permanent solution that will be available soon.
Why am I only seeing one post from my Flickr contacts, or why does it seem that the Flickr history does not go back very far?
There are limitations on the total number of photos we can display at one time. To keep the feed from being dominated by one person who posts a large photo album, for example, we have limited each contact to one photo in the general photostream. To see all the photos from a contact, you can navigate to each of your contacts’ full photo list. Just pull up one of their photos, then tap on their avatar / icon, this will bring up a menu to see all their photos or their profile.
If it seems the photo feed is not going back very far, then it is possible you have a very active Flickr account. This means we’re hitting the maximum number of photos that can be displayed. Because of this limitation, it can look like we only fetched the last few hours, when in fact, the oldest images have simply been bumped by the most recent.
Going forward, we will work with Flickr to fine-tune this feature.
How Do I Quit Flipboard and Quit iPad Multitasking?
Multitasking was introduced with the Apple iOS 4.2 update and it helps you manage your applications. Flipboard’s support for multitasking was part of our 1.1 update.
If you would like to force your Flipboard to update or refresh, you should close Flipboard and quit Multitasking in your iPad. First close Flipboard by pressing the main action button on the face of your iPad. Then, quit Multitasking by double tapping the main action button on the face of your iPad. This will bring up a menu of open applications at the bottom of the screen. Find Flipboard in this list (you can scroll right and left by swiping), then tap and hold down the icon for a few seconds. A “-” sign will appear in the top left corner, tap the minus sign and Flipboard will be completely closed.
Now, re-open Flipboard for a fully refreshed restart. This can be a helpful step to take every so often with all applications.
My content is not updating, what can I do? How to I do a clean reinstall of Flipboard?
On rare occasions the local data cached by Flipboard on your iPad may have issues that can cause the content to get stuck and not update.
To remedy this, please delete Flipboard from the iPad. To do so, hold down the Flipboard icon on your iPad until an “x” appear in the top left corner. Tap the “x” and confirm you want to delete when prompted. Once the app is remove, turn off your iPad, then turn it on and go to the App Store and install it again.
This uninstall process will remove your previous Flipboard data and allow you to start fresh. Please be aware that this will require you to set up all your content again. This is what’s known as a “clean installation.”
If this does not help, then our support team is available to look into the matter further. Please visit our Support page or email support@flipboard.com .
Masthead Navigation
We have added new ways to navigate Flipboard. At the top of every page is the “masthead” or title header. If you tap the masthead, it will present a pull-down menu of options. The options vary, depending on where you are in Flipboard.
If you are in Google Reader, it will give you the menu of options related to this service, including your folders, your starred items, etc. Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr all have their related features in the masthead menu, you should explore and get to know these new options.
If you are in a general news section, this will bring up a list of your Content sections, allowing you to select content in Flipboard directly without having to return to the Content page.
Avatar / Icon Profile Access
You can tap the icon next to the name of a person that posted content and this will bring up a menu to see their profile in Flipboard or go to their wall or other social options, depending on where their post originates from.
Add to Contents Button
When you are viewing any feed that is not set as a content section, you can tap the “Add to Contents” button in the top left of the page. This will automatically drop the feed into a new content tile on your Contents page. Combined with the Fast Section Switcher, you can re-configure your Flipboard on the fly now, it’s very useful and mighty fun.
Changing Social Network Accounts
You can only log into one Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, or Google Reader account at a time on Flipboard. To change accounts, go to the Content page, tap Edit in the top right, then delete your existing Twitter content tile (for example) and confirm log out. Then, tap an empty tile and “Add a Section”. Choose Twitter from the list at the top and this will prompt you to login in. Now you can log in to the other account you’d like to access. This works the same for Facebook, Flickr and Google Reader.
You can help spread the word – these tips are made for Tweeting! Impress your friends with your Flipboard knowledge and help them get the most of out of the experience.
Tip: Want items to be marked read / unread in Google Reader? Go to iPad Settings > @Flipboard > Google Reader.
Tip: Want just stories? You can hide status updates. Go to iPad Settings > @Flipboard > Experimental > Show Status Updates
Tip: To access more features of Twitter, FB, GReader, Flickr accts in @Flipboard, tap the masthead at the top of a page.
Tip: Cross posting between Google Reader / Twitter / Facebook http://post.ly/1Loy4
Flipboard Mac App Store Icon
Tip: Compose a new message anywhere in @Flipboard: swipe up on the page using two fingers, tap anywhere to close.
Flipboard Mac App
Tip: FAQ, How To Guide and Tips for @Flipboard 1.1 is here: http://wp.me/pZtZH-KH
Flipboard Web App
Hope you’ve found this guide to be helpful. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks!