We all know that if someone makes a source code for our device (F/I/S/K/T/L/W8/FD) It will be easier to port it to non-international variants.
And I think that porting from one device to another will be easier too.
Ex:-Note5 to S6 to S6e to S6e+
You have to pay after we get a working source code. Now, you just have to post how much you can pay to the respective developer.
I have seen many pledge threads(almost every thread i have seen about bounty) making a big breakthrough in porting in XDA.
MODERATOR NOTE: Bounties are not encouraged on XDA, however some have resulted in needed breakthroughs.
A legitimate bounty should be started by someone other than the recipient, preferably an established member of the community. The recipient should be aware of and endorse the bounty and agree to its purpose. A set goal should be announced and totals kept current. No money should be collected up front but pledged to be sent to the recipient's donation link once goal is reached. Please also note bounties should be for significant critical development projects, not to get your favorite developers a new toy....that is what their DONATE link is for.
Please stay within these guidelines.
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By making this bounty I mean no disrespect for free-time developers but I think this will speed up the porting of AOSP based roms for our Galaxy S6 devices.
Some of the many examples available, if you still doubt this you can google for yourself.
S5
M9
Please go to this thread and show your support. Post your pledges in the thread attached
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/group.php?groupid=287
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/group.php?groupid=71
Join now if your are currently a user of any of the Samsung Galaxy S devices!!!
Moved this thread from the Samsung Tab forum where it did not belong.
What is the use of these groups?
This is a dupe of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774092&page=1
And I'll reiterate my thoughts from the other thread:
1)This thread is misleading. It ISN'T an official group. It's possibly even less official than this forum, and there is no reason to believe Samsung is in the group.
2) I STRONGLY feel it actually is a step backwards, because you must be part of the the group to even read threads. To me this seems to suggest it has a greater interest in boosting numbers than encouraging cooperation, and sharing of information.
3) The assumption being made that you can easily blend all the development streams of the Galaxy S variants together is a wrong assumption. Whilst the phones are similar, until developers get together to merge all the drivers into a single rom (to create a universal rom), each phone does need it's own development board.
In that case consider it Closed
Been away a while, but indeed this can be seen as a violation, the thread adds nothing to the information on XDA and is spammy in it's nature.
Mods, is there any way to open up this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760568 so us poor lurkers who don't have 10 posts can contribute to the bounty? Some other alternative like a cross-post?
you could post 8 more times... just contribute to some of the healthy discussions going on already in this forum.
TO DEVELOPERS,
WE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF SAMSUNG'S STOCK ROM! CAN SOMEONE PLEASE DEVOTE SOME TIME TO OUR DEVICE AND CREATE A NEW CUSTOM ROM?
Sincerely yours,
Waseem Alkurdi
A themes that's sick of Samsung ROMs.
but I think should be no request thread in development section, right @MikeChannon?
CMIIW
We need cyanogenmod for our device....I agree there is not much rom development for our device...Devs please spare sometime for grand 2
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but I think should be no request thread in development section, right @MikeChannon?
CMIIW
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Indeed, I understand the OP wants to see if any developers would like to work on this, but such a request isn't itself development, so I've moved this to the device General Forum. Hopefully some Devs will see the request here, but of course, what a Developer works on is entirely up to them. I'm sure there are many requests for Devs, but we can't let the development forums fill up with requests.
Mike
MikeChannon said:
Indeed, I understand the OP wants to see if any developers would like to work on this, but such a request isn't itself development, so I've moved this to the device General Forum. Hopefully some Devs will see the request here, but of course, what a Developer works on is entirely up to them. I'm sure there are many requests for Devs, but we can't let the development forums fill up with requests.
Mike
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Thanks. I posted it there to grab dev attention (purposely, but not knowing it wasn't allowed).
Just stop around & have a look to this thread. A thread for the devs & themers who contribute a lot to the forum, & can become a Recognized Contributor/ Themer because they are worth the title, as they work so hard to bring the users with something new to xperience & that too free of cost.
Special Thanks to the XDA Member @Zatta for his thread to explain the process to become a Recognized Contributor/ Themer as stated below.
So over on the Recognized Contributors forum, it has become clear that most members of XDA don't know that you can apply for the title of Recognized Contributor (RC). I have also included the same for Recognized themer, as I am assuming that it's not well known that you can apply.
What is a Recognized Contributor?
Recognized Contributor is a role intended for members who produce some of the best original and helpful guides for users, as well as helping other users who have problems, in a friendly manner. Recognized Contributors will get a custom user title and the faster ad-free XDA template, as well as access to developer tools currently being created. Any Senior Moderator on XDA can add Recognized Contributors, should you feel deserving of this title.What is a Recognized Themer?
Recognized Themers are those users who work (often tirelessly) on designing new theme graphics and user interface overhauls for ROMs. Users who aspire to be Recognized Themers should be creating original graphics work for their themes being released, demonstrate a commitment to crediting other users’ work when applicable, and seek the relevant permission in advance from the original creator. Recognized Themers will receive a custom user title and the faster ad-free XDA template, as well as access to developer tools currently being created. Any Senior Moderator on XDA can add Recognized Themers, should you feel deserving of this title.Pre-requisites
1. Been a member for at least 1 year (willingly following the XDA rules) with consistent and acceptable activity in the last 3 months.
2. Posted good original threads:
a. Threads that are guides/ index / collective information.
b. OP of ROM threads and have a good support within the ROM thread or via a separate thread in the Q&A section, and some activity in Q&A section or other threads besides their own.
c. Place holder threads (discussions of home screens/ wall papers / Off Topic, etc) are NOT accepted.
Exception: A proper place holder for a new phone with details and other important information and further maintaining the Q&A on the device.
3. In case of no independent threads, the following may be accepted:
a. An FAQ (or support post) within a ROM thread.
b. Generally moving around from thread to thread to help members – the "Post Count Vs Thanks" could be used as a means to measure to this.
4. Good quality general know-how around XDA forums (not necessarily developer standard)
5. Thanks count broadly expected given the forums they are in.
6. Posted regularly enough (complementing point 1) to provide continuous support or less frequently but good high value support
7. Contribute to a good over-all general atmosphere.
8.You have read, understood and already adhere to the Recognized Contributor Code of Conduct.
How can I apply?
You can apply by sending your application via PM to:
A member of the RC-RT Committee:
ApriliaM3, KennyG123, Mr. Clown, PG101, Judge Joseph Dredd, Woody.
Any other Senior Moderator
Any FSM.
Any existing RC, who will pass on your application forward.
Choose whichever route you are more comfortable with, the end result is the same. All list of moderators can be found here.
Best way in which to apply through your PM
When you are writing your application, you will need to include:
A polite hello
Your username with a link to your username, they will want to check your history.
Why you think you would make a good RC/RT, including a little about your time on XDA.
Links to your work including Guides, Ref, Roms, Projects, Apps(Themes for RT) etc
Do not forget to include 7/10 links of threads/posts which would be helpful in assessing your application.
A thank you for their time and good bye (Manners are free)
Please note only apply once to one committee members, do not send 3 applications to 3 different committee members. Also be patient, the committee members are very busy people and have other work on XDA and in personal life. I would recommend a waiting time of upto a week; and if you receive no response within a week, then a reminder PM.
Please do not bombard the committee with PM's.
If you are having a problem with your application or you would like to appeal a decision made on your application, then you can contact the RC-RT Committee through PM.
If you do get accepted as a RC/RT then please come and visit the RC's forum and help contribute to our work and cause to make XDA a better place
If you have any questions then please ask, myself or the other RC's/RT's will help in anyway we can.
WHAT THIS THREAD IS NOT: A PLACE FOR PRE-ASSESSMENTS.
Press Thanks :thumbup: If I Helped
Hello everyone,
I have found a recognized developer within the XDA community willing and able to provide TWRP (Recovery) for our Tab S5e.
Now, unfortunately, these types of efforts cost time and money.
The Developer is looking for either a Galaxy Tab S5e for reference purposes or money towards his development efforts.
So if you're willing to contribute, please PM me or leave an amount you can reasonably afford.
I will start with 75 euros.
When we've reached our amount, I will be contacting everyone individually to ensure you can meet your financial eligibility.
Any questions or concerns, please ask.
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxytabs5ewifi.html, my twrp port just became official. now there's my $$$?
Really wtf you did make this thread while there was a day before posting this.
There was a working twrp...
Sorry you seemed to be a good guy, atm I'm running lineage 16 on my tab S5e, and decrypting is perfect.
As there has been mentioning ashyx..
Please those forums where as ashyx is/was active Luk1337 was also there, if one or the other could do something, they don't need a bounty.
In all those Samsung tablet years I've never seen on of the both asking for a bounty, if you'd like rather donate to them personally
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@LuK1337
@RagingHarry
First, I'm a fantastic guy but thank you irregardless for the promotion
Secondly, with all due respect, if you can't bother to communicate properly, professionally or intelligently, please keep it to yourself. A PM would have sufficed.
Third, I, and other members off thread, wanted a recovery and were willing to pay for someone's effort. Luk1337 delivered without being incentivized and now recovery is available.
Like previous cases, I'll donate appropriately but let's not make this a dogpile because AHE_XDA didn't follow an unspoken rule or broke etiquette.
@MikeChannon
Please, if and when you can, close/delete this thread.