Can't login to Wherigo app

[+corincerami]

I just downloaded Wherigo for my iPhone to try out a Wherigo cache for the first time, and when I attempt to login via geocaching.com, nothing seems to happen. I get to a screen that says: "Complete Setup. Geocaching needs permission to share your account information with Wherigo." and there is a button that says "Agree". However clicking the button just seems to reload the page and never logs me into the app.

[Keystone]

I moved this topic from the Geocaching Apps forum. 

[+QuySuz]

I have the exact same problem, not sure if it is coincidence with my iphone 13 having a software update

Tried multiple times over the weekend, I managed to download the cache into the Wherigo web page but then couldn't get into the App to start the game

[+corincerami]

If I look at the URL that's generated, it looks like it has the query string "state=&error=invalid_request&error_description=Code+challenge+required+to+enforce+PKCE+validation". I don't know what exactly "Code challenge required to enforce PKCE validation" means, but it's obviously some kind of auth error, and maybe someone else will know.

[Ranger Fox]

2 hours ago, corincerami said:

"Code challenge required to enforce PKCE validation" means, but it's obviously some kind of auth error, and maybe someone else will know.

That's what I recently had to fix with Kit and the Wherigo Foundation site.  PKCE (proof key code exchange) is a way to make it more difficult for someone to intercept your login.  The app will have to send something in addition to what it usually sends, then validate against it.  It seems Groundspeak sent information out to all API developers about a year ago for this.  I didn't "get the memo", so to speak, because I had changed my email address and never alerted someone at Groundspeak.

 

@spstanley, are you still handling the iOS player app?  PKCE is covered in the API documentation.

[+Hügh]

11 hours ago, Ranger Fox said:

@spstanley, are you still handling the iOS player app?  PKCE is covered in the API documentation.

I believe the current iOS Wherigo app was built by @MrCachly, and sold (?) to Groundspeak. (It’s listed in the App Store by Groundspeak, Inc.) Not sure which of them is responsible for maintenance. 

[+MrCachly]

The Wherigo app is being updated to comply with some recent PKCE changes that HQ made. I expect this to be completed this week.

[+corincerami]

Hi, just wanted to check if there was any update on this fix. Thanks!

[+Reno8]

Any Updates?

[+AutoMagicGeo]

It's already been more a week. Are there any updates regarding the fix?

Best regards
AutoMagicGeo

[+JL_HSTRE]

Any chance of this app being available on Android? Whereyougo is no longer functional. 

Edited April 26, 2024 by JL_HSTRE

[+The_Jumping_Pig]

6 hours ago, JL_HSTRE said:

Any cache of this app being available on Android? Whereyougo is no longer functional. 

You can use Geooh Go -- costs $6 USD though.

[+MrCachly]

The fixes were completed and HQ has the app for review. I would expect it to be submitted very soon.

[+SimmyJellers]

On 4/24/2024 at 12:44 PM, AutoMagicGeo said:

It's already been more a week. Are there any updates regarding the fix?

Best regards
AutoMagicGeo

 

it has been far more than a week. i have been logged out for several weeks. swaping emails with tech support saying nothing helpful and passing the buck. i have tried everything including completely resetting my phone (iphone). i have deleted and reinstalled the app most days for the past week without luck. i tried changing and deleting additional browsers i had installed on the telephone. i am at a loss and getting ready to travel with out my WIG machine :(

[+buch78]

Having the same problem..
and has been referred to this thread by Geocaching HQ

It seems that this company runs mostly on a voluntary basis.
since you are just referring to this forum instead of solving the problem

Wherigo.com itself has always been unstable

[+yaril]

Any updates?

[+FScout]

Also having the same problem on my iPhone.

[+Calvin_NC]

Working now.  After deleting and reinstalling app on iPhone was able to log in.

[+Reno8]

GREAT! Thanks!

[+MrCachly]

Yes, the Wherigo update is in the app store with the fix.

[+FScout]

Thanks for the update!