Subject date standardization request - Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General

Is there any way we can get everyone to begin formatting their update dates the same way?
1/10/2008 could either mean January 10th, or October 1st depending on the culture.
So if everyone would start spelling the month it would be much less confusing. For example, instead of "11/09/08 - Super Cool update 20!" please use, "11th September, 2008 - Super Cool update 20!" or "November 9th, 08", etc. As long as the month is spelled out there is no confusion as to whether we're looking at an old update or a new update.

Very, very very good idea, I have the same trouble reading the post title...

problems with this are usually that the title gets really long........ once inside the post you should be able to tell because of the time stamp on the developers post

[01/10/2008] = 10 letters
[JAN 10, 08] = 9 letters (including spaces)
Which one is better?

torquefever said:
[01/10/2008] = 10 letters
[JAN 10, 08] = 9 letters (including spaces)
Which one is better?
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Yeah, even better. Abbreviated month works too!
As far as long subjects go, some people go overboard with their subjects I think. I'd think that the date alone tells us if there's an update or not. We don't need to see what that update is in the subject. Subject should be something like "Jan 10, 08 - ProjectName - v1.03".
A perfect post, in my opinion anyhow, would be like:
Subject:
Jan 10, 08 - ProjectName - v1.03
Message text:
-ProjectName
-Author
-Current version number/date
-Project description
-Installation instructions
-Current version number/date
-Important notes
-changes
-links to download if needed
-Previous version number/date
-Important notes
-changes
-links to download if needed
-Previous... etc.
Many of the developers follow a procedure similar to this, but sometimes I come across a post that is just all muddled up and it's hard to tell where new info is, how to install, or sometimes even what the darn project is about!

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Just upgraded my VS from 2k5 to 2k8 and intend to start doing WM development again. Definitely would like to be a part of this. Keep me posted.
Sounds good got another name besides your sn? Due to you having only one post im not sure how much to trust people atm. Sorry Ill contact you if I change my mind. The random letter username doesnt help either
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Not sure about the lower post users can you present anything to prove your trustworthy?
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so you doubled the capacity but cut to 10 members??? BTW I forgot, this is Development and Hacking section, I think this should be posted somewhere like General section or Off Topic section. And so...if you already have the BIG 10 members what's next? Thanks man
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I think you should only sign up those members who has 100 and up posts and those who really into winmo..like me I have my own blog that tackles about winmo...just a thought
reserve a spot for me, please
Good idea 100 post rule.
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coreplayer, aw bless them..

Message subject: Board warning issued
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To: stoolzo
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I can't say i'm suprised, you cannot read my post as it has been removed, I was highlighting their statement on their website (below) and the disparity between this and there constant failed promises, setbacks and general user disapointments with coreplayer Version 2.
http://corecodec.com/corporate
"Forward Thinking
Our history is not to sit idle with current or aging technologies that don't work as they should. We like to extend ourselves and 'create', with the future in mind."
I am not saying they havent updated coreplayer v1, there have been updates, this is about coreplayer v2, my main gripe with this was that I bought this after a post made by BetaBoy advising V2 was iminent, suggestions were also made at the time the MSM chipsets would be supported soon, this didnt pan out either.
I'm expecting a load of Coreplayer fan boys to go off one here so fill your boots chaps and give it your best shot.
I sense that this thread is about to be moved...oh...I don't know...somewhere more off topic-y...
im reckoning more along the lines of closing it since
a, it isnt constructive in the slightest.
b, its evidence that youve been causing issue at another forum.
c, it s in the wrong section
d, well a, b and c were so good ur not getting a fourth excuse

MIUI on Chinese Forum

Can someone translate this? Unfortunately my Chinese is poor, so I cannot even read my own language.
http://bbs.fengbao.com/thread-668841-1-1.html
Seems like it's an update to the MIUI ROM and seems good to try.
Chrome was able to translate it for me, I would copy/paste here but its waaay long. I dont think it would all fit in one post even. Here is what was translated regarding the newest update:
"beta5:
an update today miui I think we have seen
a focus on addressing the 3d acceleration I feel pretty good the next test, so I decided to take some time to change something for everyone, and then share with you.
1.miui management control centers and components replace the finished version (see the details set beta3)
2. XMZ effects for the
3. adding a theme (and beta4), as here, a reminder, the subject may want to use to complete the forum g14 area to download, because it's the same resolution and our
4 join calls attribution to
5 starter to modify the desktop line of four to five rows of cloth (brushed beta4 comparison clearly)
6.gps modified for China
7 to add a Desktop small lock screen shortcut (hd2 ndt rom series of classic parts)
8 tested fruit can be cut (no sound but a bit small for a card, other games tested) or high-definition video playback bug that several micro-channel qq silent I am here to give us a sound if no post-QQ QQ2011-by-DJXLBJ.apk (4.84 MB, Downloads: 27) two-dimensional code Download:
9 Backup 4.0 by adding re and titanium donated version, this version of the I We highly recommended brush, really good, although there are several small bug, but I believe that the professional who will help us repair the
10 shows, we do rom, although the changes to those professional people like xda as in-depth, but at least should be respected, do not like do not brush has always been our slogan, we figure nothing, just sharing and oil under their own fun, what everyone happy is not good, why have to mess spray, please This film is not contaminated where we share happiness
rom address"
You can try google translate to translate the web page into English
it's about a new MIUI update (based on MIUI beta5), plus some other modifications made by the OP
Haha yeah thanks guys. I can do the translation too, but the translation is really off. I can't figure out the steps to do his Beta 5. He doesn't have a proper link to it. He has links to Beta 4 though.
The post says you'll need to reply to see the ROM download address (of course, you'll need to have an account first). BTW, many forums (bbs) in China do the same way, that's why you see a lot of very short replies there.
sspa said:
The post says you'll need to reply to see the ROM download address (of course, you'll need to have an account first). BTW, many forums (bbs) in China do the same way, that's why you see a lot of very short replies there.
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...no i know that. I replied. The link is not to Beta5 though...
the attachment (a .txt) has the download address:
http://115.com/file/dpxd87rv#
MIUIMOD_1_12_2_Alpha3.zip
hei,i'm achinese,but Unfortunately my english is poor,haha
i want to tell you,it's a rom based on XDA Atrix MIUI alpha 3,it's just do some mods for chinese,he del some apps unable for china.he add sony engine which seems to improve Atrix's screen?
and some other mods, i think you needn't to flash this one.
what i want to ask: will i have cm9 for Atrix alpha before my birthday 12-02-06?
thanks for replay me
kingme__hu said:
what i want to ask: will i have cm9 for Atrix alpha before my birthday 12-02-06?
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Thanks for the info.
In case you don't know yet, the 1st rule here is *not* to ask devs any release date (ETA)
As for CM9, you can try the kanged version posted in the development section
thanks
i'm sorry for my Reckless asking.
my english is not well ,and i haven't read the rules here yet.
thanks
sspa said:
the attachment (a .txt) has the download address:
http://115.com/file/dpxd87rv#
MIUIMOD_1_12_2_Alpha3.zip
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Yes...I know that. Lol, you must think I am some sort of idiot. That isn't to Beta 5, but the Alpha3...unless he just didn't change the name. Thanks for your help though. Also the download speed is god awful.
No I didn't think that way. I thought you missed that attachment simply because you don't understand chinese at all but apparently you do. I noticed that file name too but thought maybe the OP was just lazy to change it.
as for downloading, did you hear a tool provided by 115 called 115UDown? it makes downloading from that site a lot faster. But I'm not quite sure it has an English GUI or not. There's an english tutorial though, with annotations on the chinese GUI.
Edit: the tut is here: http://cnbluestorm.com/2011/02/21/tutorial-how-to-download-from-u115/
it's also based xda version.
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No I didn't think that way. I thought you missed that attachment simply because you don't understand chinese at all but apparently you do. I noticed that file name too but thought maybe the OP was just lazy to change it.
as for downloading, did you hear a tool provided by 115 called 115UDown? it makes downloading from that site a lot faster. But I'm not quite sure it has an English GUI or not. There's an english tutorial though, with annotations on the chinese GUI.
Edit: the tut is here: http://cnbluestorm.com/2011/02/21/tutorial-how-to-download-from-u115/
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i see thanks. maybe i'll just hold off for now. i wish they would bring ligux here. haha. it's pretty sweet.
Beta6 here, if you're still interested: bbs.gfan.com/android-3421236-1-1.html
sorry i couldnt understand.
is this same with alpha 3 in here?
apidroid said:
sorry i couldnt understand.
is this same with alpha 3 in here?
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it's the miui alpha3, plus some modifications done by the OP of that post
this guy also makes ligux. has he updated that yet?

PSA- Finow and copyright violations

Finow has seen fit to use the work of face creators without permission, credit, or compensation. Finow has even gone so far as to remove copyright notices, as well as logos and other identifying marks on some faces. Use of such faces helps sales and results in profiting from copyrighted works they do not have rights too. Even under a lose interpretation of copyright law, this is well outside of fair use and copyright. This is not the first time Finow has done this.
As recently as July 6th 2016 Finow was asking for permission to use faces even though they had already put the faces on their server again.
So to outline our experience with Finow;
Refuses to fix critical issues
EOLs devices they are still selling
Steals copyrighted works to promote their device
Removes copyright works after confronted
Asks to use copyrighted works while putting the works back on their server.
What we the got in return were empty promises of fixes and device support, and a couple of firmware zips.
So the question is, considering Finow's actions do we end our partnership with Finow and do what we have been doing since the beginning. That being trying to fix issues ourselves
Video of faces Finow has arbitrarily put on their server more than once
Iam surprised you didn't get a sore finger scrolling through all them lokifish marz ,but yes not good at all, last they could do is follow through with there promise of fixes.
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Don't think I'd stay friends with them in r/l....
Just a quick word about sending your clockskins out in collections or zip files.
There are some people around collecting the skins for vendors to use on their watches and make profit from these faces without a thought for the work that has gone into making them.
The bottom line is - if you don't care that a huge manufacturer is making money from your work without any recognition to you for your effort - then go ahead and hand them out.
Other wise leave them as single attachments to your posts and be wary of anyone with one or two posts who asks for a "collection of watch face files".
My advice - as we have just had hundreds STOLEN for corporate use - keep as single attachment and even digitally sign the work.
Personal use is one thing but corporate theft is very nasty indeed.
You have to wonder why someone with forum stats like these below would be asking for a dump of files:
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Pablo11 makes a good point, but still this is a situation where you are "damned if you do and damned if you don't" even if you post the skins one at a time they could download them and use them anyway. The only possible solution is to digitally sign the watchfaces. The most remarkable thing i have noticed about finow is that they just "dont give a f**k" about the people who are buying their product. It doesn't seem like a serious company at all. So im guessing that most of us that bought the finow watches are pretty much up ****s creek without a paddle hahaha
Buuuuuuuuuttt for some happier news if you guys that are making the watches want to digitally sign the files that make up the watchfaces in my experience as a software developer we could do it in a couple of ways the easiest is probably signing them with simple self signed X.509 Certificates using OpenSSL. For the image files hiding the signature using steganography and in the xml file it would be added as a xml tag at the bottom. Its not a perfect solution but it should work for now
If there is some interest in an application that could do this i think i could probably put together a simple signing app in a mater of 1-3 days for you guys. The only reason i'm offering is since i don't want you guys to stop making the watchfaces, since i'm not that particularly artistically inclined.
Anyway as i said if u want it i can make it pretty fast and an app that stamps all the files with a digital signature is better than nothing right?
I posted info on the G+ community dealing with using steganography and embedding data in the meta when creating the face. There is legal recourse in the situation as well. Under China law, images are copyrighted upon creation without the need for formal registration and fair use doesn't exist there.
Update: i'll start working on an digital signature app for this as i talked about in the Previous post and put it up in a new thread once ive made a functioning alpha so you guys can start using it.
ado_dado said:
Update: i'll start working on an digital signature app for this as i talked about in the Previous post and put it up in a new thread once ive made a functioning alpha so you guys can start using it.
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Much appreciated. Thanks for your effort :good:
Hi again guys, as you probably already figured out the app for digitaly signing the watchfaces has stuc a litle bit. The issue is with the alpha channels (transparency) in the png files for the steganography part. The alpha channels get a bit messed up sometimes. But i have hopes that it shall be overcome i have been discussing the problem with a coleege and he gave me a couple of ideas that im gonna try out when i get home today so if they work then it can be uploaded here for you guys to try it out in a mater of a day or two. I appologize for saying it would be done in a couple of days i didnt account for unforseen problems as the alpha channels problem in my initial time estimat.
ado_dado said:
Hi again guys, as you probably already figured out the app for digitaly signing the watchfaces has stuc a litle bit. The issue is with the alpha channels (transparency) in the png files for the steganography part. The alpha channels get a bit messed up sometimes. But i have hopes that it shall be overcome i have been discussing the problem with a coleege and he gave me a couple of ideas that im gonna try out when i get home today so if they work then it can be uploaded here for you guys to try it out in a mater of a day or two. I appologize for saying it would be done in a couple of days i didnt account for unforseen problems as the alpha channels problem in my initial time estimat.
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All good - very happy that you are doing this :good::good:
[Tool][Windows] WDS
Hi guys, ive finally made an alpha of the signing application. It signs both xml and png files, the signature is based on an self signing certificate that is saved on the hdd as a file ".pfx" i choose this approach because then you can keep both the app and the certificate on an usb as backup. This is a link to the thread i started for the application here on xda forum. Im not sure i posted it in the right forum category but if i did not and an admin moves it then you can search for "[Tool][Windows] WDS".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sma...tches/tool-watchface-digital-signing-t3421872
Try it out and let me know in the thread of any improvement suggestions or bugs you guys find.

What to do with discontinued devices

Over time, new devices are added and other devices drop off the list. Would it not make sense to create a space somewhere on the Lineage downloads page(s) to allow individuals to access the last official build - not the whole history but just the final build - for any given device (and maybe be able to resurrect them if they have interest in being a maintainer) ? It seems to me that having the devices simply disappear from view is not necessarily the best approach. While folks who have frequently updated their devices will probably be aware that the updates have ended (at least in the short term) newcomers will probably not. How much server space are we really talking about to keep ONE build and the device information for "X" number of devices, anyway?
FYI - 02 April, 2019 - another "obscure" device - the Galaxy S6 - just disappeared from the downloads page. HOW difficult would it be to create a tab for "retired builds" ?
FYI - 27 April, 2019 - the S6 edge is also gone, and the S7 is soon to follow.
I would also like to have discontinued device ROMs downloadable. It is also good to know that such builds existed. I agree that the a device should be allowed to be maintained again in the future should someone wish to become the maintainer or the previous maintainer wishes to continue.
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I would also like to have discontinued device ROMs downloadable. It is also good to know that such builds existed. I agree that the a device should be allowed to be maintained again in the future should someone wish to become the maintainer or the previous maintainer wishes to continue.
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I absolutely and totally agree with this. Why throw it all away. Yes, maybe someone will pick up some of these de-appreciated devices in the future.
... Hello?
That explains it ......
Over 1,000 views and barely more than a dozen votes. To everyone who will scratch their heads when their devices up and vanish, at least you may now know why.

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