GBAtemp push notifications FAQ & Feedback

[shaunj66]

GBAtemp now has push notifications enabled so you can receive push notifications on both desktop and mobile for your forum alerts.

What are Push Notifications?

If logged in, push notifications enable you to keep track of your GBAtemp alerts such as new private messages, likes received and others replying or quoting to you.

Push notifications will be sent to your compatible browser on a supported device (see below) even when you are not actively browsing the site.

Please be aware that push notifications are not instantaneous and are delayed beyond your normal forum alerts by up to a minute.

How do I enable Push Notifications?

Starting today, when visiting GBAtemp and logged in you should be prompted with the following message:

Click 'Allow' and a prompt from your browser should follow to whitelist GBAtemp for push notifications. That's it!

Can I change which Push notifications I receive?

You will receive the same alerts you would for forum alerts. These can be configured in your Alert Preferences.

Push Notifications aren't working for me

See the below troubleshooting steps. If you are still experiencing difficulties please reply to this thread and let us know your browser and device.

• See the list of compatible browsers below.
• Ensure you have JavaScript enabled.
• Ensure you are not using a browser extension that may be blocking it such as NoScript.

Compatible browsers

• Chrome: Supported on Windows, Android, Mac OS X, and Linux. Not supported on iOS.
• Safari: Supported only on Mac OS X. Not supported on iOS.
• Firefox: Supported on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. Not supported on iOS.

How do I disable Push Notifications?

Chrome: click the padlock or (i) icon to the left of the site URL in the address bar and choose 'site settings' - from here find Notifications and disable it.
Safari: Go to Safari > Preferences (or press Command-Comma). Click on the Notifications tab. From there you can manually disable/enable notifications from select sites, remove all notifications, or access your system-wide Notification Preferences.
Firefox: click the padlock or (i) icon to the left of the site URL in the address bar and choose the ">" icon, then More Information > Permissions - from here find Notifications and disable it.

You will need to revert the above if you wish to re-enable push notifications again.

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If you have any other questions or thoughts about GBAtemp's Push Notifications - please let us know below.

- GBAtemp Staff

 

[SirNapkin1334]

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did you make sure to enable notifications for the site?

1) here:

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2) here: https://gbatemp.net/account/alert-preferences

3) when you receive an alert, if you clear the alert in Xenforo within 1 minute, you wont be getting the web push notification. The alert takes 1-2 minutes maximum to arrive (ie: it can be faster but at most it'll take 1-2 minutes).

For me it arrives really fast, often within 15 seconds, and is much faster than the emails, if I get a PM notification, a lot of the time I can read the whole PM before the email arrives.

 

[smileyhead]

@shaunj66 might not be related, but I was having issues entering GBATemp yesterday from the Wii U browser.
I was getting error 112-1035.

I had that problem with other sites as well, for example the PK Hack Forum over at Starmen.net , and that issue started happening when they used SSL certificates on the site.
So, I wanted to ask if you guys have been fiddling around with the SSL certificates of the site which might be causing problem accessing GBATemp on the Wii U browser, and if that is the case, is there any other way I can access the site through said browser?

Yes, HTTPS is now enforced outside China.

 

[Scarlet]

I saw some game reviews are simply disappeared from home pagew? such like FF dissidia, what's happening here?

They were just marked as featured for a little while, which makes sure they're on the portal even if they're old. Head to the review section if you want to look at them ^o^

 

[PrincessLillie]

Is it me, or do mobile notifications not stack, as in, we can't have multiple at once?

 

[CeeDee]

Seems nifty! Good job!

 

[Dionicio3]

Ok after using these for a day, I have to say I'm kinda dissapointed with them. I'm just wondering why its so generic like "x just liked your post!" instead of "x just liked your post in the thread y"

 

[Costello]

Ok after using these for a day, I have to say I'm kinda dissapointed with them. I'm just wondering why its so generic like "x just liked your post!" instead of "x just liked your post in the thread y"

yeah, there is definitely room for improvement... we'll keep working on them

 

[Costello]

@shaunj66 might not be related, but I was having issues entering GBATemp yesterday from the Wii U browser.
I was getting error 112-1035.

I had that problem with other sites as well, for example the PK Hack Forum over at Starmen.net , and that issue started happening when they used SSL certificates on the site.
So, I wanted to ask if you guys have been fiddling around with the SSL certificates of the site which might be causing problem accessing GBATemp on the Wii U browser, and if that is the case, is there any other way I can access the site through said browser?

we started enforcing HTTPS-only yesterday.
I imagine the Wii U browser does not support Letsencrypt certificates.
Is your Wii U up to date or is it an old version?
I dont own a Wii U so I can't make tests.

Either way, we can still make exceptions for devices that dont properly support HTTPS or the letsencrypt CA.
There is a thread for that: https://gbatemp.net/threads/http-support.497125/

 

[SirNapkin1334]

we started enforcing HTTPS-only yesterday.
I imagine the Wii U browser does not support Letsencrypt certificates.
Is your Wii U up to date or is it an old version?
I dont own a Wii U so I can't make tests.

Either way, we can still make exceptions for devices that dont properly support HTTPS or the letsencrypt CA.
There is a thread for that: https://gbatemp.net/threads/http-support.497125/

Later I can test to see if it works on my 5.5.2 (latest update) Wii U, though right now I don't feel up to walking across the house (currently dealing with back injuries and a strep throat).

 

[Costello]

Later I can test to see if it works on my 5.5.2 (latest update) Wii U, though right now I don't feel up to walking across the house (currently dealing with back injuries and a strep throat).

thanks, that would be much appreciated. Take care of your back and throat

 

[m_babble]

I don't see myself utilizing this, but I always appreciate the work you guys put in to keep the site fresh.

 

[SirNapkin1334]

we started enforcing HTTPS-only yesterday.
I imagine the Wii U browser does not support Letsencrypt certificates.
Is your Wii U up to date or is it an old version?
I dont own a Wii U so I can't make tests.

Either way, we can still make exceptions for devices that dont properly support HTTPS or the letsencrypt CA.
There is a thread for that: https://gbatemp.net/threads/http-support.497125/

(Quoting because I'm sure you have notify-on-mention disabled) Yes, when attempting to access from Wii U, it throws the same error code the other user experienced.

 

[Costello]

(Quoting because I'm sure you have notify-on-mention disabled) Yes, when attempting to access from Wii U, it throws the same error code the other user experienced.

OK, I will therefore allow HTTP access from the Wii u browser.
I'll update this post when it is done

 

[ShadowOne333]

OK, I will therefore allow HTTP access from the Wii u browser.
I'll update this post when it is done

Greatly appreciated
Thank you!

 

[Costello]

(Quoting because I'm sure you have notify-on-mention disabled) Yes, when attempting to access from Wii U, it throws the same error code the other user experienced.

Greatly appreciated
Thank you!

OK I have applied the rule, if user agent contains "NintendoBrowser", the HTTP version will still be available.
Can you try again?

 

[ShadowOne333]

OK I have applied the rule, if user agent contains "NintendoBrowser", the HTTP version will still be available.
Can you try again?

Working now on my side using http on the site's link from the Wii U.

Thank you so much, @Costello!

 

[SirNapkin1334]

OK I have applied the rule, if user agent contains "NintendoBrowser", the HTTP version will still be available.
Can you try again?

Will test soon, it's a bit early though.

 

[Ryccardo]

Thank you. I get highly irritated by every site I go to, most of which I'll never even visit again, now spamming me with a "can we send you notifications" message. To make it worse, "never allow" is hidden and you need to click twice to select it.

That's a Fake User Interface, not differently than those golden age ads (still around!) that resemble a Windows XP window

Do you know if something similar is available in Chrome on Android?

I use SWE-Chromium and the option is there: settings > site settings > notifications

 

[Pleng]

That's a Fake User Interface, not differently than those golden age ads (still around!) that resemble a Windows XP window

What are you talking about? No it's not. It's exactly the same system notification service GBA Temp now uses.

I use SWE-Chromium and the option is there: settings > site settings > notifications

Unfortunately Chrome doesn't have an appropriate option under that menu. There's an option for "Notifications" but if you read the description underneath then having the option on means sites will auto prompt you first, and turning it off means notifications will be auto accepted

Never mind, I don't really visit many sites on my mobile anyway.

 

[SirNapkin1334]

I wish we had GBAtemp Plush.