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[25/7/11] Updated Rules Of The Development Section **Please Read, Then Read Again**

I'll get straight to the point....
Despite stickys and forum announcements most of us are still finding ourselves becoming terribly, terribly vexed at the amount of [Q]'s cluttering the dev section...
Therefore, from now on, if you do not follow the rules outlined below, you will be infracted. Break them again and you may find yourself unable to post anything at all on any forum!!
[Q]Surely thats a bit harsh aint it??
[A]Not really....
We've tried to be nice about it but that clearly doesnt work.
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If you cannot read and abide by the simple rules in this sticky then I dont know how you're going to manage to hack your device without running into trouble.​
The Dev section is NOT for asking questions.....
The Dev section is NOT for general topics..........
All threads posted MUST be prefixed with a description of the thread, [ROM] / [Kernel] etc etc.....*
*(Not planning on being particuarly strict on this. You guys (the devs), know how to title a thread.... just a pointer for new devs.)
Basically, unless your thread is to actually release something or discuss something of a very technical and n00b unfriendly nature, it doesnt belong here!
Pretty simple really.....
If you see something that shouldnt be here then PM me....
I will try to check in as reguarly as I can but I have a few sections to keep an eye on and believe it or not, a life outside XDA
Yes thats right, there is life outside XDA

There's a life outside of XDA??
-gets up and walks outside-

WP8 Development and Hacking Rules [Read before posting] & Sticky Roll up thread

Guys,
A couple of housekeeping rules for your attention please:
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REMEMBER THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT FORUM AND NOT A DISCUSSION FORUM THEREFORE PLEASE ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE:
Please keep device specific questions in their appropriate forums.
Please do NOT ask about any ETA's, status's or questions relating to the release date of any developments with a WP8 mod, update, or custom build.
Anything posted that is not related to WP8 will be either closed, or moved to the appropriate forums and infractions given if necessary.
Any spam will be instantly deleted.
Any unruly posters will be instantly dealt with.
Please keep the "thank you" posts and chit chat posts away from here, you can start a discussion thread in WP8 General.
Devs please PM me personally to request their threads to be added to the Sticky Roll Up Thread, with valid reasoning.
Posting questions about dev'ing and how to's should be done in the WP8 Q&A forum (link above).
REPORT ANY OR ALL INFRACTING POSTS! They will be can dealt with more swiftly if you do.
Please keep discussion of apps geared towards free apps when pulling them, signing them, and make them installable and functional. Any methods on how to do this, must be demonstrated with free or system apps from OEMs. Do not post links on where to get pirated apps, or what you pirated or you will receive an infraction or ban.
Thank you for your attention, please feel free to pm me if you have any queries regarding the above.
The below area will be used for WP8 D&H Sticky Roll up thread when things get rolling
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Guides:
How to download and flash all Nokia Lumia Stock ROM by anaheiim
WP8 Diagnostics and Hidden Apps Thread by thals1992

Okay guys, it's been a bit relaxed in here up until now, but I've just had a clean up and not one single thread in this forum was in the right place. Once things start rolling in here (hopefully before too long) it can get very messy very quickly.
Remember, this forum is for development releases only. If you want to discuss something then post in General. If you want to ask something then post in Q&A. If you're releasing ROMs, tweaks, hacks etc. then post in here.
If you're unsure about something then ask first - I'm happy to answer any and all questions.
Thanks for your co-operation

Any chance for a huge cleanup? There are tons of posts about interop, making threads hard to follow.

[SHARE] Tablet mode for touchwiz! finally!

So i just read this and it looks too god to be true! I just hope this will be released soon, http://ykkfive.blogspot.com/2012/06...omment=1348871654986&m=1#c2199414045080180829

You have 22 posts and still don't know this is the wrong section.

S_Dot said:
You have 22 posts and still don't know this is the wrong section.
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didn't you read the content of the link? it is a ongoing development... -.-

mattish.91 said:
didn't you read the content of the link? it is a ongoing development... -.-
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Didn't you read the rules? It might be a development link and if the developers themseleves created a thread for it then it would belong here. But you "breaking" the news of what other developers are doing does NOT belong in development.
Thread moved to general
15. Keep posts/threads on-topic
Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is your posts / threads must be relevant to the Forum / thread in which you are posting.
General Forums - For news and announcements pertaining to your device.
Q&A Forums - For all question threads / posts. If there is no Q&A forum use the device General Forum
Accessories subforum - For posts related to accessories relevant to the phone model
Development Forums (ones with the word development in the title)- For developers to post release threads e.g. ROMs, Kernels, and mods.
Themes and Apps Forums - For themers to post themes and for app announcements and discussions.

Lock!

How can you share something that is not even out yet?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

[READ THlS FlRST] POST QUESTIONS IN THE Q&A SECTION AND NOT HERE!!!!

So since there has been a lot of newcomers lately who have been creating threads in general sections regarding questions/reporting bugs, I decided to make this thread to tell them about what they are supposed to do and what they should avoid.
For newcomers/newbies:
1. If you have a question regarding about your device, post in the Q&A Section
2. If you have bugs about a ROM, post your bugs in the ROM's thread or its Questions thread.
3. If you would want opinions on which phone you should buy, this is not quite the place but you can search for reviews or remarks by people who have used the phone via Google or Youtube (E.g Pocketnow, PhoneArena, Techradar)
For senior members/experienced people:
1. If you see a thread in the wrong section, hit the report button (Triangle button with an exclamation mark at the top right corner) and request for the moderators to move the thread to the correct section.
2. Treat new members the way you would like to have been treated when you were a new member. When dealing with any member, provide them with guidance, advice and instruction when you can, showing respect and courtesy. Never post in a demanding, argumentative, disrespectful or self-righteous manner.
3. If you see posts from others where you can help out, please do. This place exists because people are helping each other, and even if you are relatively new to the matter, there's probably already quite a few people newer than you that would benefit from what you've learned. Don't be shy.
For everyone:
1. If you would like to share your experience with your device, give a farewell message to others, tell funny stories or just anything off-topic, then post your random words in The Off-Topic Thread
Why?:
1. To keep sections neat and clean
2. To reduce threads that are not helpful to others but to yourself
3. To make moderators' jobs easier
I'm not a forum moderator, but I'm just here to help

I'd also like to add something.
I am tired of the snarky responses in the threads that should be moved. If you don't have anything to say, then don't. Maybe you could help fix the problem at hand and then at the end post something like, "Next time this should go in the Q&A section. I'll report for it to be moved."
There are quite a few people who think that they need to take matters in their own hands. Please stop. You are not part of the solution, but rather part of the problem. Recently The Rules have changed to condense Flaming and Lack of Respect. Snide remarks in threads can lead a person who has nothing invested in the thread getting an infraction.
2.3 Flaming / Lack of respect: XDA is about sharing which does not involve virtual yelling (flaming) or rudeness. Flaming or posting with a lack of respect is not acceptable. Treat new members the way you would like to have been treated when you were a new member. When dealing with any member, provide them with guidance, advice and instruction when you can, showing respect and courtesy. Never post in a demanding, argumentative, disrespectful or self-righteous manner.
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Please Post All Questions In The Q&A Section.
They do not belong in the General Section.
If you are missing your threads, this is probably why.
They will be moved or closed depending on their material.
Per Rule 15
15. Keep posts/threads on-topic
Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is your posts / threads must be relevant to the Forum / thread in which you are posting.
•--->General Forums - For news and announcements relating to your device.
•--->Q&A Forums - For all question threads / posts. If there is no Q&A forum use the device General Forum
•Accessories subforum - For posts related to accessories relevant to the phone model
•Development Forums (ones with the word development in the title) - For developers to post release threads e.g. ROMs and Kernels including modifications to Kernels, Bootloaders, ROMs, etc.
•Themes and Apps Forums - For themers to post Themes and App. announcements & discussions including modifications made to Apps and Themes.
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And I'll just leave this here for kicks.
10. Help others if you can.
If you see posts from others where you can help out, please do. This place exists because people are helping each other, and even if you are relatively new to the matter, there's probably already quite a few people newer than you that would benefit from what you've learned. Don't be shy.
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^^^^ Thanks @Woody for this addition, I can stop biting my tongue hopefully now! I for one know that my first post on XDA was one of those "panic and post" classics!..........and I am eternally grateful that I was helped rather than being shot down in flames.
Any parent will know that encouraging people/youngsters whilst also steering them in the right direction, is infinitely more favourable than scolding and put downs.
We, as members of a community, should nurture talent, not discourage it and personally I would hate to think that I had tried slamming the door in the face of a potential upcoming Chainfire.......that would be very embarrassing.
Nurture the future
Learn wisdom from the past.
Slappy

General Thread

Hey guys. I thought that we could have a general thread here where we talk about everything between heaven and earth (without breaking the rules of course), make introductions, bash certain companies, etc. A thread of this type made a huge success over at the GS3 section so I thought we could have one here. This could also be seen as an attempt to de-clutter the General section. If you don't agree, then this thread can be locked and forgotten.
Remember to be civil; we're all part of the same community! :highfive:

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Quote from Guide sticky:
Not allowed in ANY section (and also not in signatures):
specified or implied off-topic threads
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Guide stickys are for reading before posting .