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Total Rotation... (hack/app request)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=712259
Why on earth was my above thread moved and closed...
Explain please moderators...
I'm not a mod, but I would guess that it was moved because there was no development going on. Why was it closed? I dunno... maybe the mode are getting sick of moderating this forum.
jonnybueno said:
I'm not a mod, but I would guess that it was moved because there was no development going on. Why was it closed? I dunno... maybe the mode are getting sick of moderating this forum.
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well if you ask me its defo more dev related then anything else, cos only dev's would know how to do it, But yeah moving it can understand i guess, But closing it without any type of message is just plain ridiculous.
contagous said:
well if you ask me its defo more dev related then anything else, cos only dev's would know how to do it, But yeah moving it can understand i guess, But closing it without any type of message is just plain ridiculous.
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they moved a lot of stuff so i might have been an accident. try pm'ing a mod.
I'm not sure how long you've been on xda for, but in my experience it is common for requests (even development requests) to be moved to general. They usually want only actual development in the development subforum out of consideration for developers and users alike. it can be a bit trying to wade through all the ot discussion.
jonnybueno said:
they moved a lot of stuff so i might have been an accident. try pm'ing a mod.
I'm not sure how long you've been on xda for, but in my experience it is common for requests (even development requests) to be moved to general. They usually want only actual development in the development subforum out of consideration for developers and users alike. it can be a bit trying to wade through all the ot discussion.
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thanks, its not the moving i mind, its the closing thread, so any mod who see's this can you please explain why?
thanks
Asking a question about a feature for possible development is not development, its a general question and should go in the General/Q&A section. Pretty much everything should go under General, unless you have some source or compiled ROM or Kernel to contribute.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614062
I'm not a Mod obviously but spending a lot of time in the N1 Dev section you get a sense of what is and is not acceptable and how well it is tolerated.
Edit: obviously if you're posting an app apk or talking about cases there are sections for Apps, Themes and Accessories also.
ghostrida said:
Asking a question about a feature for possible development is not development, its a general question and should go in the General/Q&A section. Pretty much everything should go under General, unless you have some source or compiled ROM or Kernel to contribute.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614062
I'm not a Mod obviously but spending a lot of time in the N1 Dev section you get a sense of what is and is not acceptable and how well it is tolerated.
Edit: obviously if you're posting an app apk or talking about cases there are sections for Apps, Themes and Accessories also.
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I think we all understand why it was moved but I don't see any reason as to why it was closed, there are a lot of locked or closed threads that don't seem like they should be, it could be that there is a thread closing happy Mod, or they are getting locked or closed by mistake.
jitajt said:
I think we all understand why it was moved but I don't see any reason as to why it was closed, there are a lot of locked or closed threads that don't seem like they should be, it could be that there is a thread closing happy Mod, or they are getting locked or closed by mistake.
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Exactly, moving the thread is fine, but why close it?
come on mods, if you can close a thread without any reason, at least explain why please...
Thanks
contagous said:
come on mods, if you can close a thread without any reason, at least explain why please...
Thanks
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Maybe they thought it was contagous and they were trying to quarantine it??
Seriously though WTF , we need a hack/app like that for sure!
GrandMasterB said:
Maybe they thought it was contagous and they were trying to quarantine it??
Seriously though WTF , we need a hack/app like that for sure!
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Sup B!!!!
Nice to see you over here to
And yes we seriously do, I would also LOVE it if anyone could do any of these following things to...
1) Camera stabilization that actually works
2) 2 stage camera button using the track pad (push/release)
3) App that allows 360 rotation on all apps that allow rotation.
4) Decent Panoramic camera app (like the Omnia on-screen Stitching)
5) Decent burst mode that works well and can choose how many shots it takes and time in between shots.
With those and with the rotation hack/app, i would be such a happy camper...
Come on dev's anyone know if if this is possible, if it is i'm willing to donate for sure
So my original post was shut in couple of hours, but this post has been here for nearly a day and a Mod hasn't given any type of excuse or answer to why the post was closed?
Is it me or is that just rude and a bad way to run a forums?
I really don't want to start any trouble, but I would love to know why my post was closed, So I don't make the same mistake in the future, plus its just common courtesy.
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So my original post was shut in couple of hours, but this post has been here for nearly a day and a Mod hasn't given any type of excuse or answer to why the post was closed?
Is it me or is that just rude and a bad way to run a forums?
I really don't want to start any trouble, but I would love to know why my post was closed, So I don't make the same mistake in the future, plus its just common courtesy.
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i don't think we have a dedicated mod for these forums... try pm'ing mikey1022 (maybe tomorrow since he's on the east coast)
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So my original post was shut in couple of hours, but this post has been here for nearly a day and a Mod hasn't given any type of excuse or answer to why the post was closed?
Is it me or is that just rude and a bad way to run a forums?
I really don't want to start any trouble, but I would love to know why my post was closed, So I don't make the same mistake in the future, plus its just common courtesy.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713251
br125 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713251
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So where was there another post asking what I asked? Cos i couldn't find anything when I originally posted...
Plus your not a mod...
did you follow the instructions in the post he showed you?
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did you follow the instructions in the post he showed you?
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Er Which part you on about?
jonnybueno said:
i don't think we have a dedicated mod for these forums... try pm'ing mikey1022 (maybe tomorrow since he's on the east coast)
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I didn't see this post, thanks and I pm'ed him
Been reopened, was a mistake on my part.
Sorry
please do your jobs, be a smart ass and start with this one.. I dont care. Please clean out this section of the boards. Half these posts dont have a thing to do with development. Its a pain in the ass to try and sift over the posts here when they dont have anything to do with development.
Take your screen shot posts
your questions posts
your it dont work posts
your so on and so on posts out of this forum and into the correct ones
i say make another section for android hd2 general thats the least they can do for all of this , so the rom section will remain only for rom and released apps ....
thats probably a good idea.
tarekkkkk said:
i say make another section for android hd2 general thats the least they can do for all of this , so the rom section will remain only for rom and released apps ....
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I agree... android is so popular on the hd2... I believe it requires a whole new section for rom development" (if you want to call it that now), "Themes and apps" and "general"... if it doesnt happen now it should at least happen in the near future.
any mods care to reply to this? I think its a serious issue and its against the rules of XDA..make me a MOD for a day, I'll clean at least this section up with swiftness
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please do your jobs, be a smart ass and start with this one.. I dont care. Please clean out this section of the boards. Half these posts dont have a thing to do with development. Its a pain in the ass to try and sift over the posts here when they dont have anything to do with development.
Take your screen shot posts
your questions posts
your it dont work posts
your so on and so on posts out of this forum and into the correct ones
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I'm thinking someone needs to have less of an attitude, ok I know some threads are not totally necessary but to start being disrespectful through arrogance towards moderators is not called for & I take it frowned upon. Your better response to your issues would surely to direct your distaste to a mod directly instead of adding your own ill-appointed remarks.......
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I'm thinking someone needs to have less of an attitude, ok I know some threads are not totally necessary but to start being disrespectful through arrogance towards moderators is not called for & I take it frowned upon. Your better response to your issues would surely to direct your distaste to a mod directly instead of adding your own ill-appointed remarks.......
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No disrespect here. I am asking them to do their jobs, plain and simple. XDA is huge, I know it must be a tough job staying on top of all the posts here. I have run my own boards in the past and no where near the amount of posts..but keeping on top of them only equals a better experience for all. It makes searching easier as you dont get redundant posts, spread over numerous sections.
My reason for stating "start with this one" was simple, without that little line some one hear would inevitably say I am no different by posting here, in this section, with my added line I am saying I dont care if this post gets deleted, moved or what ever, start with this one if you want.
I come over here from the Nexus One section, prior to that it was the G1 section and am use to Mods that keep things clean and narrow..I just figured thats how XDA was in general.
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any mods care to reply to this? I think its a serious issue and its against the rules of XDA..make me a MOD for a day, I'll clean at least this section up with swiftness
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Ok tell us where to post and I'll post at it don't be rude
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Chillax dudes i was out with my kids today.. just saw your post i alerted the admins. Honestly i've been closing and answering so much i was thinking the same lol.
as soon as i get they're reply i'll let y'all know. Thanks for all your patience as HD2 android groooooows.
doing my best here
Peace,
Josh
joshkoss said:
Chillax dudes i was out with my kids today.. just saw your post i alerted the admins. Honestly i've been closing and answering so much i was thinking the same lol.
as soon as i get they're reply i'll let y'all know. Thanks for all your patience as HD2 android groooooows.
doing my best here
Peace,
Josh
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Yeah, josh needs help in the android for hd2 forum.. officially, there is currently only 1 mod here, dharvey4651... we may need more in here since things are starting to become as messy as it is now..
many duplicate threads asking the same questions, asking irreverent qns when android development for hd2 is now still at SD card phase.. and the "ask your questions here thread" having mostly questions and no1 answering..
Mods need to help by deleting useless repetitive threads and if possible give temporary bans to people to either post or create new topic in the Android development forum..
And for all newcomers who see this thread... pls read the sticky threads for god sake and stop wasting server storage space with your useless, repeated, often already answered questions..!
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
We are busy, that is correct. If you want to help us clean up the Android section, please use the Report Post link in the offending thread. All moderators see the RPs in a super special dedicated forum, so rest assured it will be addressed as soon as we see it and have time to do so.
thanks for the replies. I wasnt trying to offend anyone. I will use the report feature...I always thought that was for things such as warez, hard flaming or the sorts..
I just purchased a Droid2, and the add on's from Motorola are some of the best I've seen, mainly referring to their email app.
Anyway to port a whole build from one phone to another? If so, what goes into that. I'd love to see that build working on my HD2!
generallll generallll there is a general seccion why you post here i still dont understand...
im not even going to read this i can tell from the title it doesnt belong here just trying to keep the tread clear so newer people can stop getting confused
I am so sorry to have bothered the two of you. Since I have this forum linked, I usually don't go to the main HD2 section.
Guess this sums up XDA these days, elitest folks who MUST know more than us with questions!
Thanks for the heads up!
Oh and xpoloxp, I'll take a moment and teach you how to reply to threads that are legitimately in the wrong forum:
Your reply:
"generallll generallll there is a general seccion why you post here i still dont understand..."
How about this to have a touch of civility instead:
"There is a general section in case you didn't know and your post probably belongs there."
There! See how that makes one sound human while not mindlessly debasing someone and ASSUMING that they (when you said you) post things in the wrong forum all the time.
Class dismissed, and mod's, feel free to move this if it's needed.
Hi all SG3 forum members!
I know I`ll be definitely banned for this post, but I think justice should come the first.
From latest posts in this forum I found that our Mod is trying to stop progress in this development forum. I`m not trying to explain here what is made right or what wrong. Just for my opinion our respectable Mod is taking a sides - what he/she not suppose to be do. Lot of good latest suggestions are banned because people who are against it and mr. Mod are from same country. Please, superior members/officers do not allow this.
Please forgive me if I`m wrong (at least in this case I`v deserved a little explanation I think).
HTML:
"hi
pls im handling the issue pls dont create any more problems ok
CLOSED
and to all no more talk on this subject the next person doing it will have to face some serious action from me
pls dont force me to do the same"
HTML:
to me it sound`s "SHUT YOUR ALL UP"
But maybe you have an explanation......
Urmas1 said:
Hi all SG3 forum members!
I know I`ll be definitely banned for this post, but I think justice should come the first.
From latest posts in this forum I found that our Mod is trying to stop progress in this development forum. I`m not trying to explain here what is made right or what wrong. Just for my opinion our respectable Mod is taking a sides - what he/she not suppose to be do. Lot of good latest suggestions are banned because people who are against it and mr. Mod are from same country. Please, superior members/officers do not allow this.
Please forgive me if I`m wrong (at least in this case I`v deserved a little explanation I think).
HTML:
"hi
pls im handling the issue pls dont create any more problems ok
CLOSED
and to all no more talk on this subject the next person doing it will have to face some serious action from me
pls dont force me to do the same"
HTML:
to me it sound`s "SHUT YOUR ALL UP"
But maybe you have an explanation......
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im counting time before this will be closed
EDIT: ok so if you really have something against haree (i think haree is ok) PM to senior moderatos
jazux said:
im counting time before this will be closed
EDIT: ok so if you really have something against haree (i think haree is ok) PM to senior moderatos
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I have nothing against to haree, he is really OK - I don`t like taking sides...
I believe he has an explanation....
Urmas1 said:
Hi all SG3 forum members!
I know I`ll be definitely banned for this post, but I think justice should come the first.
From latest posts in this forum I found that our Mod is trying to stop progress in this development forum. I`m not trying to explain here what is made right or what wrong. Just for my opinion our respectable Mod is taking a sides - what he/she not suppose to be do. Lot of good latest suggestions are banned because people who are against it and mr. Mod are from same country. Please, superior members/officers do not allow this.
Please forgive me if I`m wrong (at least in this case I`v deserved a little explanation I think).
HTML:
"hi
pls im handling the issue pls dont create any more problems ok
CLOSED
and to all no more talk on this subject the next person doing it will have to face some serious action from me
pls dont force me to do the same"
HTML:
to me it sound`s "SHUT YOUR ALL UP"
But maybe you have an explanation......
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1. You're supposed to send to a Senior Mod.
2. Would you like to see tons of threads that have nothing to do with the forum section?
I wouldn't. He/She's not taking sides by closing threads. Plus, development on our G3 isn't slowed down by haree. So no. I think this thread is irrelevant.
The Dark Lestat said:
1. You're supposed to send to a Senior Mod.
2. Would you like to see tons of threads that have nothing to do with the forum section?
I wouldn't. He/She's not taking sides by closing threads. Plus, development on our G3 isn't slowed down by haree. So no. I think this thread is irrelevant.
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maybe you`r right and I should do send it to Sm`s...
But closing threads that are very useful for all of us just because there are some doubts ... com on - I don`t see a good explanations...
And I think these actions are affecting developing.... this is why this post is in this thread .... or should it be in Themes and Apps?
Urmas1 said:
maybe you`r right and I should do send it to Sm`s...
But closing threads that are very useful for all of us just because there are some doubts ... com on - I don`t see a good explanations...
And I think these actions are affecting developing.... this is why this post is in this thread .... or should it be in Themes and Apps?
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This post shouldn't even be alive. Either way, it's supposed to be in General Section.
This is all people need to look at.
Galaxy 3 General: Is what I'm posting not able to go in any other section?
Galaxy 3 Accessories: Is what I'm posting an accessory for the Galaxy 3? ex. headphones, screen protectors, cases, etc.
Galaxy 3 Android Development: Does this pertain to development for our Galaxy 3? ex: ROM Development, bug fixes, modules, kernels, etc.
Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps: Is what I'm posting about a theme or an app?
All right... morning is always smarter than evening....
Don`t want to excite this any-more.
And if this helps - please Mod`s explane you decisions to close something - better for us, to not have us upset for nothing (for me it wasn`t nothing)
I'm really disappointed if this is true....
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Urmas1 said:
Hi all SG3 forum members!
I know I`ll be definitely banned for this post, but I think justice should come the first.
From latest posts in this forum I found that our Mod is trying to stop progress in this development forum. I`m not trying to explain here what is made right or what wrong. Just for my opinion our respectable Mod is taking a sides - what he/she not suppose to be do. Lot of good latest suggestions are banned because people who are against it and mr. Mod are from same country. Please, superior members/officers do not allow this.
Please forgive me if I`m wrong (at least in this case I`v deserved a little explanation I think).
HTML:
"hi
pls im handling the issue pls dont create any more problems ok
CLOSED
and to all no more talk on this subject the next person doing it will have to face some serious action from me
pls dont force me to do the same"
HTML:
to me it sound`s "SHUT YOUR ALL UP"
But maybe you have an explanation......
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hi
1st if u have a problem with me u are more than welcome to go to one of my seniors and complain on the same send me a PM ill give u a few names
this info is not just for the OP but all
when u take a specific post from me u should read all that has happen in the thread and u will see the reason why it was posted by me
Note : im keeping this thread open for any body who has any issues on me
and then ill call a senior to see it and take a decision on the same
is this fair enough
Urmas1 said:
I have nothing against to haree, he is really OK - I don`t like taking sides...
I believe he has an explanation....
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hi
dont speak in general come to the point and ill give u any explanation u need
u cant speak in general and ask me for an explanation
haree said:
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dont speak in general come to the point and ill give u any explanation u need
u cant speak in general and ask me for an explanation
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I got you haree lol
yea i have to agree there realy isnt anything wrong with what haree is doing....
those threads are sapposed to go to general or the Q&A thread....
i cant blame him for doing his job
and haree maybe u should move this thread to general too??
and one more thing guys pls dont start making roms that are just like each other
i mean if it has a new feature or realy does improve performance of the phone (like 3d games maybe ) than go ahead but if its just a cool theme or just 1 small feature pls just post it seperatly( not a rom) dont post roms just for the heck of it pls
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yea i have to agree there realy isnt anything wrong with what haree is doing....
those threads are sapposed to go to general or the Q&A thread....
i cant blame him for doing his job
and haree maybe u should move this thread to general too??
and one more thing guys pls dont start making roms that are just like each other
i mean if it has a new feature or realy does improve performance of the phone (like 3d games maybe ) than go ahead but if its just a cool theme or just 1 small feature pls just post it seperatly( not a rom) dont post roms just for the heck of it pls
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I fully agree with this, there are few roms out there with nothing new except the theme n the name...if some has to offer a feature don't make a complete rom just post the feature and how to. That would be better and much more open source.
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unreal3000 said:
yea i have to agree there realy isnt anything wrong with what haree is doing....
those threads are sapposed to go to general or the Q&A thread....
i cant blame him for doing his job
and haree maybe u should move this thread to general too??
and one more thing guys pls dont start making roms that are just like each other
i mean if it has a new feature or realy does improve performance of the phone (like 3d games maybe ) than go ahead but if its just a cool theme or just 1 small feature pls just post it seperatly( not a rom) dont post roms just for the heck of it pls
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hi
i think u have not noticed this thread is moved to general
i always keep a min of 1 week redirect on threads i move
And to the op:
If you have problems with some one or doubt their actions its better you pm them n get to know why, starting a thread for it is completely meaningless and mods are not selected randomly they are carefully selected by seniors. And as far as I know mods consultant each others before closing a thread.
Keep peace sort our your private issues/doubts through pm don't make it a public issue.
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EDIT: weeks over no reply from OP on this, the op was just childish after all to start this useless thread!!
Ok, basically this thread is meant to inform the DOs and DON'Ts on XDA, and also how to do certain things. I started this thread as I have noticed that there has recently been an influx of posts that fail to serve their intended purpose well (e.g. asking for help, bug reporting etc.) Also I hope that this thread will serve to at least provide a general guideline.
Rules
1. No stealing of ROMs.
Ok, this is quite obvious but I thought it would do well to just explain what this is so that some of you don't accidentally steal someone else's ROM. What this means is:
You are not allowed to publish a ROM that you didn't create yourself. What this means is simple -- you are not allowed to publish on the web any ROM that you:
a. have not compiled from sources yourself AND that you haven't added in your own code to
b. have ported from another device WITHOUT permission from the original ROM developer
c. have cobbled together from already-published work (take parts from different ROMs and combine them for a hybrid ROM without adding in your own original code)
The following kind(s) of ROM(s) are exempt from this rule:
a. Stock ROMs with/without modifications
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If you contravene the above rule, it will mean that you have stolen a ROM. If you wish to publish a ROM that breaks the above rule, you have to OBTAIN THE PERMISSION of the developers of the parts (be it scripts, ROMs, mods etc.) that you used in your ROM. Furthermore, in your ROM thread, you must give proper credits to the devs whose work you used and also link back to the original ROM.
If your ROM is simply someone's ROM with cosmetic changes (e.g. different theme and/or a few scripts added in), you must do the above and also post it in the Themes and Apps section as an update.zip that only changes the parts of the ROM as needed.
Lesson is simple: If you want fame on XDA, learn how to compile your own ROM sources and don't simply soft-mod -- usually many people inadvertently steal someone else's ROM this way.
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Guidelines:
1. Don't post any non-development related stuff (bug-reports ARE development-related so feel free to post them though) -- it only serves to spam up the thread and hinder development. Posts like "This ROM is great", "this ROM is fast and the best I've used" and "Thanks for this awesome ROM" or, god-forbid, "This ROM sucks" etc are hardly informative, development-supportive, and have no purpose. You might feel good after posting this, but honestly it just serves to annoy others that are trying to locate something in the thread. So don't post this, PLEASE .
2. No ETAs. Please, do not post stuff like "When will the next release come along... can't wait!", "When will you fix XXX bug" and similar questions AT ALL. The ROM will be released when ready, and as above this only spams up the thread. If you are that impatient, I suggest you flash back to stock 2.1, no disappointments and is definitely the most stable .
3. Provide as much detail about your bug as possible. This is by far one of the most common problems. Posts like "my WiFi isn't working", "there's xxx when I yyy, please fix!" are really useless. There !re 1001 possible reasons why your WiFi isn't working, and why blahblahblah happens. To be actually helpful and have a greater chance of having your problem rectified, provide the following:
ROM you are on
Kernel you are using
Paraphernalia you have installed (e.g. Scripts like Supercharger, swap, OC frequency etc)
(If possible) How to replicate your issue
What steps you took to rectify the problem (if any)
Your logcat and dmesg
ON TERMINAL EMULATOR
How to get logcat output saved as a file called logcat.txt on your sdcard:
Code:
su
cat /dev/log/system > /sdcard/logcat.txt
And for dmesg to be saved as a file named dmesg.txt on your sdcard
Code:
su
cat /proc/kmsg > /sdcard/dmesg.txt
or for last dmesg after odd shutdown
Code:
su
cat /proc/last_kmsg > /sdcard/lastdmesg.txt
Flaming and trolling:
1. Refrainkfrom using personal insults as much as possible like "you are dumb", "how stupid can you get", "you are a noob" etc. This is the precursor to an unnecessary flame war. Try and be polite instead like, " you are new, so you may not know this, but blahblahblah". You were a noob once, so try and treat noobs as you would have wanted others to treat you when you were a noob.
2. Don't continue flaming. If someone posted something that flames something, don't flame back. Just report the post and sit back and relax. Continuing the post will just feed the troll and make things worse. You might get punished too.
3. Mind your language. Use English on XDA always, if you can't, include an English translated version of your original text and post it along with your original text. Also, never ever use vulgarities on XDA -- it's a surefire way to get infracted. Don't post any racist/political posts either. XDA is for mobile phone discussion and development, not for expressing your extremist/whatever views about...
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Q&A
1. Use the search tool first. You are just one of over 4 million members on XDA, and it is very likely that your question has been asked and answered already. Search before posting any question to avoid spamming the forums. Remember, you are likely to get an answer faster this way, and this also prevents you from being flamed if your question has been asked before
2. Don't be demanding. People do not have an obligation to do things for you, hence don't demand quick answers, insta-fixes, or a detailed step-by-step guide. It just shows how much you actually bothered to search for answers first and also people will be less likely to answer to you.
3. Post questions in the Q&A forums. Just because the DEV and General forums get more traffic doesn't mean that you should post them there. Again, your question will most likely be answered faster in the Q&A forums and you won't get flamed either.
4. Don't revive old threads and answer them. Recently I have seen users who answer threads 2 days+ old that have been resolved already. Their answer is usually a paraphrase of one of the answer posts above. Then they put in a "Please hit Thanks if I helped". Thanks for answering, but no thanks for spamming and trying to get thanks for free.
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Miscellaneous
1. Hit the Thanks button whenever you feel like posting Thanks instead. This reduces the amount of spam on the forums and is a good way of showing your appreciation for the person that helped you. Generally XDAers have a thanks limit of 8 per day, so use them wisely! (Unlimited on Tapatalk/XDA app apparently). At the same time, don't be a Thanks hunter -- someone who actively posts only for Thanks. Please, it is not some sort of "prestige meter", and anyway people can clearly see that you are a thanks hunter and will treat you as such.
2. Use the Report feature. If you see a post that breaks the XDA rules, report the post. Many people that I see just flame the rulebreaker on the thread instead of reporting and allowing a moderator to deal with things. Remember, moderators are not Gods that know whenever some person breaks a rule, so Report posts to help them along.
3. Think, search, then discuss, not the other way round. Only then will a constructive discussion start. Unfortunately, many people just post without thinking, resulting in flaming and general unpleasantness on the forums. XDA is a place where individuals from around the world gather to discuss and develop on mobile phones, so let's keep it that way :highfive::victory:.
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If I have stated something wrongly, please correct me! Feel free to add on to what I have posted .
Just a Q. There are times when i encounter and have to search to get a answer. More often than not there is a thread that answers part of my Q but which can be considered an old thread. As i may have a few other questions, which would be the best course of action? To ask my Q in that thread (thereby reviving it) or simply start a new thread in, say, Q&A?
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cascabel said:
Just a Q. There are times when i encounter and have to search to get a answer. More often than not there is a thread that answers part of my Q but which can be considered an old thread. As i may have a few other questions, which would be the best course of action? To ask my Q in that thread (thereby reviving it) or simply start a new thread in, say, Q&A?
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It is up to you actually, but I'd say revive the old thread -- one less thread and people will probably see and answer your question. Plus there might be new info, so the old thread gets "updated" in a sense.
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SpyderX said:
It is up to you actually, but I'd say revive the old thread -- one less thread and people will probably see and answer your question. Plus there might be new info, so the old thread gets "updated" in a sense.
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Yeah, but if the thread was made prior to 2010 I wouldn't revive it.
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SpyderX said:
2. Use the Report feature. If you see a post that breaks the XDA rules, report the post. Many people that I see just flame the rulebreaker on the thread instead of reporting and allowing a moderator to deal with things. Remember, moderators are not Gods that know whenever some person breaks a rule, so Report posts to help them along.
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I agree with you on this specific point. You are absolutely right, as I see lots of users flamming and spamming the thread instead of reporting it. I also see a lot of 'inb4l' posts which also spam the thread.
So, I 101% agree with this
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If anyone has any doubts, please post them here and we'll try to sort it out. Please take time to read this first as I still see lots of spam on dev threads.
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wilbso said:
I agree with you on this specific point. You are absolutely right, as I see lots of users flamming and spamming the thread instead of reporting it. I also see a lot of 'inb4l' posts which also spam the thread.
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You do realise you've done the same in the past, right ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27162301&postcount=2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26724790&postcount=10
@SpyderX : you might wanna check the spelling in the OP bro :S
RohinZaraki said:
You do realise you've done the same in the past, right ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27162301&postcount=2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26724790&postcount=10
@SpyderX : you might wanna check the spelling in the OP bro :S
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Yes, I realise that, but I have changed now
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cascabel said:
Just a Q. There are times when i encounter and have to search to get a answer. More often than not there is a thread that answers part of my Q but which can be considered an old thread. As i may have a few other questions, which would be the best course of action? To ask my Q in that thread (thereby reviving it) or simply start a new thread in, say, Q&A?
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As long if you don't ask the Questions in the dev-forum, use the Q&A section
Is your question partially answered in the Q&A, I do prefer to revive the thread instead of using a new one. But if you do make a new one, I'm not going mad
2 words: Well Said!
Good job with this guidelines. I imagine after a person reads this, it will do him a LOT of good.
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android development section is place for placing theme rom start for last few day ago? original android development section is place to real developer... the moderator also change already....
many of them add some self tweak(which actually take some file from other rom), free apk form market , + some theme, supercharges etc combined to become 1 rom.
i respect some of them very work hard for doing theme to make rom with nice look which take long time , but some of them is copy paste which can be done at less then 10 min with replace original apk. since the original android development announce , the development section come out with multiple of this kind of rom....
Hey Spidey!
May I suggest to enforce the rule of strictly no "BEST ROMs" question threads?
Never Look Back & Keep Going... - Lucas
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lucastan96 said:
Hey Spidey!
May I suggest to enforce the rule of strictly no "BEST ROMs" question threads?
Never Look Back & Keep Going... - Lucas
Sent With My Fingernails To Your Eyeballs
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"Best rom" or "Best kernel" threads are something I personally take a dim view of, as pointless, those kind of threads also often turn into flamefests when people start defending or heavily promoting their favorite developer!
Also this is as good a place as any to say "Hello" as one of the new moderators for this section
veyka said:
"Best rom" or "Best kernel" threads are something I personally take a dim view of, as pointless, those kind of threads also often turn into flamefests when people start defending or heavily promoting their favorite developer!
Also this is as good a place as any to say "Hello" as one of the new moderators for this section
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Agreed. There's no point in them..
And welcome to x8 forums.
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veyka said:
"Best rom" or "Best kernel" threads are something I personally take a dim view of, as pointless, those kind of threads also often turn into flamefests when people start defending or heavily promoting their favorite developer!
Also this is as good a place as any to say "Hello" as one of the new moderators for this section
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Welcome, now where have I seen you before ? Well anyway, have fun knocking some sense into us morons
@Lucas
I'll add that in when I get to a PC, maybe I should create a "frowned-upon" section.
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veyka said:
"Best rom" or "Best kernel" threads are something I personally take a dim view of, as pointless, those kind of threads also often turn into flamefests when people start defending or heavily promoting their favorite developer!
Also this is as good a place as any to say "Hello" as one of the new moderators for this section
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Aye. I hear you.
got it......
mm-hm.....got dis...........
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i have posted 12 posts...bt y stll i cant posting to rom or kernel posts!!!
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mm-hm.....got dis...........
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i have posted 12 posts...bt y stll i cant posting to rom or kernel posts!!!
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post development stuff not questions in rom kernel thread....
Thanks for this post.
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