Which version of WordPress does the App work with?

The App works with WordPress.com and WordPress 3.0 or higher.

Which Android devices will this work with?

The App will work on all phones that are running Android version 2.1 (eclair) or higher.

How do I enable XML-RPC access to my blog?

While logged into your WordPress dashboard, select ‘Writing’ under the Settings tab on the left.  Scroll down to ‘Remote Publishing’, then check the box next to ‘XML-RPC’ and save your changes.

My Host Blocks XML-RPC Access! How do I fix that?

1. Rename your xmlrpc.php file to something different.
2. Install this plugin.
3. Read the installation instructions and activate it.
4. Remove your blog from the app and add it back again.

Can I adjust the size of photos uploaded from the app?

When in the tabbed view of your blog, select ‘Menu’ -> ‘Blog Settings’, then change the ‘Maximum thumbnail pixel width’ setting to your desired width.

Can I use stats with a self-hosted blog?

Yes! If you install Jetpack you can enable stats for your self-hosted blog.  After installing the plugin, simply enter your new WordPress.com login after selecting the ‘Stats’ tab in the app.

Adding a blog is taking a long time or times out. How do I fix that?

Adding a blog is dependent on the speed of your Internet connection, so if you have a very weak signal or a slow EDGE connection, try again when you are in 3G/4G or Wi-Fi mode.

Why do I get a ‘connection refused’ error when on the stats tab?

If you’ve installed an ad blocker app such as AdFree Android, it will block your connection to stats.wordpress.com.  You will need to edit the /system/etc/hosts file on your device and remove all entries that have stats.wordpress.com to get it working again.

Can I use SSL to encrypt the App communication?

Yes. On WordPress.com blogs, all communication (done over XML-RPC)  is by default going to use an encrypted connection via SSL.  For self-hosted WordPress, if you have SSL enabled, WordPress 2.6.1 or later supports pointing the RSD information at the “https” version of xmlrpc.php which creates an encrypted communication link with the App.