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Android Chrome - moving tokens

I am a paid subscriber and have been trying to access my map using Chrome browser on my android tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab) running Ice Cream Sandwich and then after I updated to Jellybean. It took me a (few weeks) while to realize that i could only see the text chat and sidebar on the right-hand side of the screen if I selected the browser option to 'Request Desktop Site'. Perhaps I could suggest that this can be added to the Mobile Support help faq/page. In addition, I have found it very difficult to move tokens using Chrome on Android, even after following the tips provided in the Mobile Support help page - i either end up selected the token or bringing up the advanced menu, but can't move the token. I did listen to one of the subscriber podcasts where it was mentioned that the 'full' roll20 experience could be gotten via mobile platforms as well, but I don't see that happening for me, at least not on my android - perhaps this is the case for iPads. I'm not looking for a 'full' experience, as I recognize that there will be technical limitations, but the ability to move tokens at the very least would be considered a base level of functionality, I believe. Is anyone else having the same issues, or is it just me? Also, would it be possible for users to save their default zoom level so that it is persistent whenever they re-login to the map/game?
On hindsight, perhaps this should have been posted in 'Help & Support'. Can someone help me move it?
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Gauss
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Moved. Unfortunately, I cannot answer any of these questions as I do not use the mobile features. I will poke those who may be able to answer. - Gauss
Thanks much, Gauss!
@Parody First off, do not use the "Desktop Site" checkbox. If you do then it will try to use the code for the desktop, which does not respond correctly to touch controls. I will add a note about this to the help doc. When you are in "mobile mode", the sidebar will show if you rotate the device to the portrait (sideways) orientation (or at least, it should). If you are in landscape, it will only show the tabletop/map. Are the troubles you're having with moving tokens happening without the "Desktop Site" checked?
I have the same problems moving tokens. I was hoping it was something I was doing wrong... I'll have to try it again and make sure I don't have "desktop site" checked, but I do not remember having changed or "checked" anything when I tried it last.
I'll try and take a look at it on my Nexus 7 tonight as well.
@Riley Thanks! With the 'Desktop Site' unchecked, I can move the tokens now (its not as smooth as on desktop because sometimes it doesn't appear to snap to grid and i have to nudge it, but the functionality is there). This explanation made everything work, and yes with the tablet rotated, I can see the sidebar now. Thank you so much for your assistance!