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MoDaCo - Automatic Application Update Check (AppToDate?)

Paul over at MoDaCo is starting to get some interest in a new application he's developing - basically it involves developers providing some XML with their installer that ties in with some similar XML on the applications' download page on their web server.
When a new version is released, the XML on the download page is updated, "AppToDate" will check the download server and you'll be able to see that a new version is available.......
AstraWare, Developer One and SK-Tools have already expressed an interest in making their software work with "AppToDate".......what are you waiting for!?!?!
I'll stop babbling, this is what Paul posted over at MoDaCo "AppToDate"
I have a dream! OK, so it's not quite as ground breaking as some other dreams of our time, but it's a dream none the less. It goes something like this...
I have a whole bunch of software on my device. Probably 15 apps at least. I also write software, which is downloaded by a fair few people, both commercial and free. I like to ensure that my software on my device is up to date with the latest versions, and it's a right pain in the ****. Not only that, I'd like my end users to have the latest versions installed to get the best possible experience... and to facilitate that I have to write a custom update checker into each of my applications. Fine for big apps, not great for quickly rustled up apps or tweaks.
But there could be another way.
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What if you could have an application that lived on the device, that wasn't tied to any one application or vendor, that could check for updates for everything installed on your device? IMHO, that would be awesome. A dream. For such an approach to work, you'd need a few things...
Someone to write the update application, and to develop it. A community project perhaps?
The update application MUST be FREE for end users and developers
The update application MUST be easy for developers to plug in to
The application needs to be used by end users!
Freeware developers need to use the application!
Commercial developers need to use the application!
Now here comes the audience participation part - if you are a user, would you like to see such an application? If you are a developer - either freeware or commercial - would you like - and would you use - such an application? Make your voice heard here, and if there's an appetite for this, let's make it happen! I'll be updating this topic to list developers who would like to be involved.
Oh, I forgot to mention... I've basically written the update application! It's simple, has plenty of scope for future development, can update itself (of course) and in order to be used by a 3rd party, just needs an XML file dropped into the updater directory from your install CAB, and a current version XML on your server!
Beautiful! The response to this topic will determine how much time I spend on getting it production ready
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Lend your support to this - with all the updates for various applications flying around, it's an almost impossible task to know if you're running the latest and greatest version - hopefully it will grow into a REALLY useful tool.
Thanks for listening
Mark.

Testers needed for WMOptimizer v0.0.0.1

Hi all, this is my first time to write a post here, I need some testers for the application I am developing - WMOptimizer, it's basically a tweaking application for Windows Mobile. I know there's already some tweaking applications like XperiaTweak, Tweak2k2, and DiamondTweak for WinMo tweaking purposes, but I intended to make WMOptimizer finger friendly and visually appealing. Maybe this two enhancements are optional to most users out there, as functionalities are most important of all, but I want to test my ability of using .NET Compact Framework to make an application that is generally acceptable by the public.
I'm a international student studying in Australia Queensland University of Technology, the reason why I'm developing this application is because I want to try and sharpen my own programming skill and if possible add this into my port folio/resume, as an international student from Malaysia, a strong resume is very important, I hope to use this opportunity to strengthen my resume.
I've opened a wordpress blog for this application, http://wmoptimizer.wordpress.com/, I will post the most recent updates of this application there.
WMOptimizer v0.0.0.1 can be downloaded at my Skydrive here, please leave a comment here about the application.
It's developed in WVGA resolution, because I only have one WinMo device, Xperia X1, so it's my only option, please try the application using other WinMo devices and let me know the results and what you think about this application, thank you so so so much!
You can contact me via leaving a comment on wmoptimizer.wordpress.com or email me [email protected]
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i tried it seems to be very promising however in present state not very useful .

When more features are added, I'm willing to try it out. I don't think it will be ground-breaking, as for instance Schap's Advanced Config can do this already, and so much more..

Keep going on your good work mate! Seems very promising !

promising but not that useful considering the lack of features. your next version should have the majaority of whats in advanced config 3.3

[APP][DEV]StartJava - new format for teaching android programming

StartJava aimed primarily at those who are just starting to program in an android. I would say to those who don't even know where to start.
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With this program you will not need anything to understand in order to write your first program. StartJava tells you what to do. All you need - just install the program.
The program is arranged quite simple. You choose the lesson and then StartJava starts step-by-step demostration of the creation new program. In this case, you can run what is already written at any time.
The program interface is simple, get used to it is not difficult. The lesson can be run through the main menu In main menu also exist commands for testing your application (command "Test ...") and commands for navigate through the lesson ("Next" and "Prev"). In addition, the move to the previous step available by pressing a hardware button "Back". To move to the next step you can press a hardware button "Search".
In addition, the program supports the launch of third-party lessons. Information about the new lessons will be placed on the As Soft web site.
A few words to the developers. If you have a desire to write one or more lessons for StartJava - it is not difficult. Especially for easy lessons creation was written by a special utility for the operating system Windows.
You can download it on this page. The file is called DDLessonsCreator.zip.
Almost all actions in the program are executed via the context menu. For ease program interface understanding - you can download a sample HelloWorld.zip.
StartJava not only gives developers to share their experiences, it also allows them to capitalize on this. The program shows two banner AdMob. The first banner is tied to the account of the program, and the second tied to the lesson author account . I think everyone are interested in this, as this extra incentive for authors to make good interesting lessons. And this is ultimately users interested in this.
Google Play Link.
Official page

Thanks, gonna try it, I would learn to dev .

If you have some questions or offers, you can write here.

Kinda tough to understand. Too much assumed knowledge and broken English. No disrespect... just giving some feedback.
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Too much assumed knowledge and broken English.
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Sorry for bad English. It's will be very good if you or anybody else write here the most important English mistakes to correct it in new versions.
Thanks.

If you want, send me the Strings.xml or the text files and I'll correct!
This is usefull, just the thibg I was looking for!
Added to bookmarks
Greets!

Great app will definitely be using this to learn how to make apps for android
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New version with corrected texts on English available.
Thank's to mDroidd.

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New version with corrected texts on English available.
Thank's to mDroidd.
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Will correct all mistakes in a few days, exams ongoing and laptop token
Greets!

[App]Weddar 1.0.8

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Hi everyone,
This is the first post ever in xda , welcoming you to Weddar thread!
If you don’t know what Weddar is yet or haven’t tried it, here’s the gist of it: Weddar is weather service powered by people like YOU.
Here’s how it works: using your android , you click on one of the 9 clouds, telling others how you feel about the weather in the place you are (feels OK? Good? Fresh?).
Then, if you want to know how the weather feels to other people in places you like or might want to go, just navigate the map Weddar Check screen (you can also make Requests, if any information isn’t available there, and the Weddar community will help you out!).
That is Weddar
Make way of the old weather machines and start being your own Weatherman!
We’ll be doing posts here regularly on the topic , so keep an eye on this.
Till then, we want to ask you a question: How does it feel?
Happy reporting,
The Weddar Team
Some honor references of this project.
Vodafone Mobile Clicks Finalist
ShortyAwards Finalist
Weddar @ wired
Weddar @ NYTimes
Weddar @ masshable
Google Play link
I will update this thread everytime we have a new release.And for you report bugs , sugestions etc =)
Screenshots:
changelog 1.0.8:
☂ Now, all report clouds will appear in zoom out , as expected
☂ Fixed bug when filling wrong weddar account info details in login screen
☂ Fixed bug in register screen info when trying to create a new weddar account and that mail already exists.
☂ Now when we press a weddar cloud popup will show report details in ldpi and mdpi as expected.
☂ Lots of other annoyances fixed too. ​

Been using since the first version. It's nice to see fellow portuguese doing an awesome job.
The devs are very helpful and answer quickly to all the questions, both by email or twitter (my main channel to contact them, as @tiagojbsoares).
Hope to see you all getting some good thoughts and feedback from users.
Regards,

Very interesting concept, just need more people to use it in my area, then it would be perfect

New version released !!! changelog in the first post

this thread should be in the 'apps and games' section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530

[LIBRARY][2.1+] ReminderDatePicker - Google Keep-like Date and Time Picker

Date and time pickers have always been a hassle for me (no matter how awesome they looked). Having to choose from a few hundred numbers felt overwhelming and was neither intuitive nor fast. Luckily, Google found a sleek solution in the Notes app which I decided to replicate:
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ReminderDatePicker - Google Keep-like Date and Time Picker
An intuitive and simplistic date and time picker for reminders. Per default it almost exactly matches the picker seen in the Google Notes App but adds important features and enhancements. For instance the KitKat “long press + swipe to select an item” gesture is supported here and not in Google Keep since this lib is using Spinners and Google a Button with a popup menu.
The library is fully open-sourced, read how to use it and get the source on GitHub here.
You can now also download the sample app: ReminderDatePicker Sample (Play Store); View attachment 2889492.
Screenshots:
Please let me know if you add this to your app. Enjoy developing, feedback is always encouraged.
This library was featured on the portal on August 8th

Things you can do to contribute
I don’t speak all languages in the world (nor would I want to), so I need a little help with the translations. Helping here is just as easy as getting the small strings.xml file and translating all the strings between the xml <string> tags to another language. Note that most of these strings are taken from the Google Keep app, so it may be easier to just copy those from the reminder picker in that app. Then, post the translated strings.xml here, send it to me via PM or email or create a pull request on GitHub.
The lib currently is not 100% like the one you can see in the Keep app since I’m using the default Spinner background and Google is using some ninepatch that underlines the text. For me that is totally fine but if you want to and are skilled with those .9.pngs it would be nice to have a background like that .
The sample app currently uses this free icon I found with a quick search, but if you find a better one or can design a nice icon that fits, I’ll gladly use that for the sample app.
Lastly, if you find any bugs or have a feature request, please post a GitHub issue so we can all work on it.
Thanks in advance!

Greek translation:

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Thank you very much, this is how it is supposed to work :good:. Added your strings to GitHub, I'm going to update maven later when I find the time.

Thanks to faiz-malkani for featuring this on the portal!

Updated to v1.1
Ok guys, I updated the sample app in the PlayStore to version 1.1.1 targeting Lollipop. This also contains the Greek, Spanish, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese translations, huge thanks to the translators!