Database Users

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Hello everyone! I wasn't sure where to put this... I wanted to put it under the android development section, but didn't want to clutter anything. So, I am pretty much a noob when it comes to all of these modifications to phones. I have pretty much been reading these forums non-stop for the past few days, and the amount of information on here is incredible. Last night I flashed the Axura 2.2.6 ROM to my phone with no problems! I was amazed at how easy it was! All of the applications people developed are so useful like ROM manager and Titanium backup. You could never get these kinds of tools and info from the manufacturer. I am truly in awe of the smarts and talent the people on this website have. So thank you so much, for taking the time to create and put tutorials together, so people like me, who don't understand all of the programming language and resources needed to make something like a custom ROM come together, be able to reap all of the benefits my phone has to offer.
-Tara
P.S. I wanted to click the "Thanks" button on a lot of the threads, but it wasn't there?!

Glad to have you around and glad that the Forums helped you out. This is a tight group (most of the time) even if a lot of issues around Samsung currently going on.

Thanks for the welcome! I look forward to what comes out in the future for these phones... as far as controversey around Samsung... I was part of the group that was dealing with Motorola and the Motorola Cliq. I was able to get out of that mess and switched to the Vibrant, and I feel like I'm encountering it all over again. I know the manufacturers have no obligation to give us updates, but then don't promise it! And if it comes, it's kind of like a really nice surprise! When companies make promises like an upgrade by a certain date, and don't follow through, of course people are going to be pissed! But, with the help of developers, we can enjoy all the benefits the phones have to offer. And probably, the modifications made by developers are better than the manufacturers would do anyway!

Welcome
Tara, glad to have you here, as you already know these forums are a wealth of information regarding your phone. I also got to the vibrant from a bad experience with a phone. (the Samsung Behold II) Follow along, don't be afraid to ask questions when you have them, as someone will most always be there to help. You may even find like I did that you don't need to worry so much about the updates promised by TMO and Samsung. Most of the 2.2 ROMS we have available to us now are already beyond what the updates would give us anyway. So I would encourage you to read, read, read through the threads and to support the developers wether it be Team Whiskey, Master, Eugene, or whoever.
But most of all, welcome

Welcome, because of the people here you will so much more enjoyment from the phone. You are right the stock item is really substandard compared to the custom awesome work of the people in the android family and specifically this forum.
Keep reading, especially the stickys/bible and other notable instructions.
Enjoy and welcome

I have been lurking around<(creepy?lol) and reading the crap out of stickies here for about a month now, and I too would like to extend a token of grattitude to all of the extremely intelligent and helpful members here. Thanks for taking the time to explain procedures clearly and concisely. The custom roms and information you have provide truly make this device awesome.
-Brad
P.S. Sorry for jacking your thread Tara, but I didnt want to add another thanks to the general.

Thanks for all the friendly messages everyone! And that's ok Brad! All day I have been watching folders open on my phone, and just the way the flip out, out of nowhere, is so cool!!! I am just amazed at the work the developers have put into making these phones run so well. And, on top of that, sharing the wealth with all of us, and including step by step written tutorials and videos. They have my complete gratitude and I truly look forward to see what they think of next!

DEVS and the hard work

I have been lurking here for a couple of months now. Trying different roms initially then flashing different kernels. I don't know much about this stuff at all but want to learn. Hopefully I can start learning some coding soon as well. I love this forum and watching the ways in which all of these different mods, roms, etc grow within the community.
From the beginning I have taken the word (rules) of this forum at face value. I have followed (and agree with) READING THE WIKI's. To me they are indispensable. I have read (yes even the 500+) all of the posts that I am interested in learning about. This patience has paid off! Every time I follow your instructions and search threads for answers to possible issues, everything turns out right.
Finally, I came into this forum not wanting to ask for ETA's. There are so many people here putting there daily lives aside, FOR DONATIONS, for our gratification. To me there is nothing more insulting than asking for something you don't deserve. Be grateful. Think about someone asking you to put hard work (time) into something for you that you may or may not get paid for. Charity can only go so far.
Thanks to all of the devs who put there hours into this. LIFE=TIME....
You obviously don't owe us your time.
Hopefully I can start really learning the languages soon and hopefully start contributing to take some of the weight off you guys.
Great job guys!!!!
Matt
HEROC gbMod decafuct

I know its a semi older thread but I just wanted to echo this same thought & didnt want to start another thread.
As with Mattlebla I've been lurkin for the past few months. With all the hard work and donation of TIME from all the Dev's & ppl whom help others have absolutely given way way more value to us Hero owners.
To all the awesome Dev's we are extremely grateful, thankful & indebted to your hard work. Thank you so damn much! That can't be said enough.
Kumetto
HeroC (perpetrating as a DroidX w/sounds & boot)
2.3 AOSPCM7
Decafuct
Firerats MTD
ALL THANKS to the freakin' great community at XDA!

[Q] Can newbies have directly support from other xda-users?

I am a newbie to Android operating system. As many other newbies, I got a lot troubles and puzzles when using my android phone, recreating themes or modifying ROM, etc... Then I have to post a new thread on forum and waiting for an advice. Sometimes it takes a lot of time just for a easy bug fix.
Therefore, I wonder if some experienced android users can leave their gmail address so that newbies like me can add as buddies in g-talk in order to asking for advices in some cases.
Thanks.

Best advice I can give you is to start here reading the Noob bible, read read read, then once you are more familiar with the phone, I would join one of the developers personal website forums. The people in there can and will give you advice, you can look into EDT forum, TW etc. All these groups have a varying level of skilled people in each of their respective website forums. But, before launching over to one, you need to have some education, and understanding so you can ask useful questions.
Good luck............. android is a great platform

oka1 said:
Best advice I can give you is to start here reading the Noob bible, read read read
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99% of the time, all the "easy bug fixes" that you're referring to have already been addressed and resolved. I have been at this a while and have yet to start a new thread because my questions have either already been asked/answered, or I just figure it out myself. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with people asking legit questions, but members starting new threads about common questions is a little irritating and shows a lack of effort in my opinion.

My bad - accidental repost.

Yeap I see, thanks a lot. ^^

if you need help feel free to pm me, no offense but i dont like leaving my email address around especially with everything i use it for. I generally check my XDA pms atleast once a day, keep in mind that i don't have time to walk you through everything step by step which is where the noob guide comes in. However i will always be willing to point you towards resources that will either instruct you on what to do unless its an incredibly difficult topic in which case ill do my best to asist.
Cheers

make a thread, pm me, ask for my number w/e I'll help you out..
I'm one of the most active users in the vibrant section

Nubes READ

I wanted to take a minute to post this little PSA from my perspective. Until about two weeks ago I had NEVER owned an Android Device, Blackberry all the way....and then dammit Amazon released their $50 Tablet. They were baiting me, bastages, so I dove in. First site I found was XDA, God Send, thanks to all the Dev's in particular the group responsible for the ROOT (http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/wip-achieving-root-thread-t3238152) and @ggow for his work on CM 12.1.
So Nubes, read read read. It was tempting to post questions in the first few days but I would have short changed my learning path and lost valuable experience. One of the best features of this site is not allowing posts from nubes like me in the dev threads. EVERY answer is here, just look.
Thanks again, I'll ever be at the tech level of many here but will always appreciate the work of the masses.

simple. request. has anyone who will listen

Hello
developer or many others share with us their experiences in this wonderful site and thanked them and we respect their work. but I often find when they give their instructions on how to flash or manipulate smartphones they negligent rather those who are not specialists in the field. (and believe me. they are many here) provided that such manipulations are of way more explanatory especially when the flash supports various phones such as here z1 c6902.6903. Z1C etc ..
example. (I will not mention what .rome) but the best rom. that I've tested up here but with aroma to flash and differentiate what kernel and when to select according to the phone that he is Origin Lock or UNLOCK. or save the zip file. in SD or SD-ext. what version we have before making anything. Me for example I'm ny happen that in the third test. if there was an explanation or intructions for each case or capture images that would be much simpler. ca and would help alot has not bricking their smartphone.
Thank you. and sorry for my English .I am franchophone.

Yes, I believe more inexperienced users are more neglected because this website was targeted more toward power users - "XDA Developers was founded by developers, for developers".
If you need support for a specific ROM you should ask in the ROM thread in the development section.
Don't worry too much about bricking your phone, just remember to read everything and do some research before attempting anything you're unsure of.

My own personal experience
Let me talk to you about my own personal experience on these forums. I have been active on these forums for at least 2 years now I think. One thing people always say (which I neglected early on but understood the value of immediately) is reading. I personally feel Sony phones are the easiest phones to flash things on and recover from a bad state. We have a lot of great tools that are easy to use (which may or may not be the case with other OEMs.)
My first smartphone was a Sony Xperia S which I had softbricked by flashing a GB kernel on an ICS rom (because I read it on a different website) I didn't know how to fix it until I posted a question in the appropriate section on xda. Instantly fixed it. Got a reply in literally 2 minutes and fixed it in 5. I understood the value of reading the info on the site. Xda does not punish ignorance, but at the same time, does not foster it either. People will always help. But also insist that you equip yourself with the tools to help yourself. I learnt so much in my time here, and will always be greatful to the community here. It has helped me grow to a point where I am extremely confident of my skills in fixing issues, no matter what.
To repeat the xda mantra,
Read, read and read. Then read some more.