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United App: discussion, bugs, ... (Android , IOS, ...) {Archive}

Old Jan 23, 2019, 11:33 am
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Originally Posted by drewguy
When will it be available to the public ...
Multiple sources have stated 24 Jan 2019 (probably USA time) for the general public.
Beta testers and now UA employees presently have access
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 12:18 pm
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Just got this text.

"On January 24, we're releasing a reimagined United app. If you're opted in to automatic updates on your device, you may automatically receive the update before your upcoming trip.

Learn more about the refreshed app and its features here: https://myua.co/2HkmquU

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Old Jan 23, 2019, 12:33 pm
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I just got that text too. Traveling tomorrow and will check it out.
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 1:08 pm
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Yawn... Just got to play with the new app. Nothing new on booking (other than the previously released fare bucket info for Expert Mode). I actually had to hunt for my boarding pass, which is now in the "My Trips" folder. Other than a new look, I'm not wowed by the redesign. Look forward to hearing what others think.
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 1:20 pm
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Originally Posted by skyccord
Just got this text.

"On January 24, we're releasing a reimagined United app. If you're opted in to automatic updates on your device, you may automatically receive the update before your upcoming trip.

Learn more about the refreshed app and its features here: https://myua.co/2HkmquUx
Looks like you had an extra X on your link...

https://myua.co/2HkmquU
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 9:25 pm
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The update is available on iOS, I like the new design / home screen.
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 9:55 pm
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The app is out on iOS, downloaded, and running nicely. 11:55pm US EST, Jan 23.

I agree the home screen looks good.


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Old Jan 23, 2019, 10:13 pm
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Given the UA IT department's reputation, I will prefer to wait, say about 6-8 months, for most of the bugs to be worked out.

Now I just need to figure out how to disable the app update notification in IOS to make that annoying alert go away
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 10:26 pm
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Just downloaded the new app on iOS and after a quick tour through, gotta give United credit on this one. I think they took a really good app and made it better. Agree with some of the previous comments that it still retains a lot of the look and feel of the previous one (e.g., flight status) but is more organized with the right information in the right place.
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 10:32 pm
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Anyway to add a future flight from the flight status tab to the "home screen"? May keep the last apk if not possible.

ETA....... OK.......if you trigger push notification the flight shows up under the flight status tab. (Flight status is part of the left side hamburger.)

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Old Jan 23, 2019, 10:35 pm
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Originally Posted by LAXOGG
Anyway to add a future flight from the flight status tab to the "home screen"? May keep the last apk if not possible.
Im not seeing one and the option in the flight status page is gone. Best is click through to flight status and recent.
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 10:45 pm
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I don't like the home page. I know I'm flying Friday, you don't need to fill 2/3 of the screen with that. Also don't like nonremovable marketing at the bottom of the page, and can't minimize worthless "Mile Play" banner as could previously.

OTOH, I do like that it saves notifications.

Overall jury still out here.
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 11:38 pm
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Just noticed that you can view and add a Known traveler number on an upcoming reservation (useful for when it doesnt carry over on corporate bookings).
you can also view past trips, which I dont recall being able to do.

All the functionality from the previous app appears intact.

Overall impression is very good!
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Old Jan 23, 2019, 11:43 pm
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Having Trip Options on the home screen for a checked in flight so I can change (improve) my seat is a big win. Everything else is cosmetic and makes little difference to me at a glance. They've reskinned the top layer, and everything beneath is as before. Let's see how it goes for my flights tomorrow - that's when this is supposed to shine!
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Old Jan 24, 2019, 12:08 am
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Originally Posted by bocastephen
Given the UA IT department's reputation, I will prefer to wait, say about 6-8 months, for most of the bugs to be worked out.

Now I just need to figure out how to disable the app update notification in IOS to make that annoying alert go away
Go to settings: iTunes & App Stores; and turn off updates. Sadly it's a blanket solution impacting all of your apps, but it's the only way I know of.
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