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Radical suggestion - let's restart this forum?

HD has been around for many months now and the forum seems to be full of duplicate messages and requests.
How about we delete it all and start again?

Cheesy Dave said:
HD has been around for many months now and the forum seems to be full of duplicate messages and requests.
How about we delete it all and start again?
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Not really a practical way of doing this as the whole process would just repeat itself.
A few ways of doing this:
1. Leave it as it is
2. Have more categories so questions on specific topics are in specific folders i.e. all game threads in one folder, all threads on battery in other and so on.....but this would create dozens of folders, so again not practical.
3. Have a new setup so noobs aren't actually able to post questions unless they have already searched the forum.....but again, this also isn't practical
4. Have a section for noobs where all basic questions are asked and then another section for other members....but again, I'm not sure this would work either as a person may be posting their first thread but be an experienced user.
Personally, I would just leave it as it is, and possibly just delete a few threads which are useless to clear the waste

Baby and bathwater spring unbidden to mind!

sorry to say.....
when a new phone comes out.....this happens to all threads
when the diamond came out...we was in the same boat..
when the diamond2 come out....it will all happen again
you have to get used to it....thats what happens when n00bs get new toys

liamhere said:
when a new phone comes out.....this happens to all threads
when the diamond came out...we was in the same boat..
when the diamond2 come out....it will all happen again
you have to get used to it....thats what happens when n00bs get new toys
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Totally agree, thats why after all my suggestions I said it wouldn't work so just leave it as it is!!

while i agreee thre are lot of multiple threads i still beleive leaving them up is the besy way to help as user SHould search theyll get more options
ive just got this toy. but ive owned a godd few winmo phones before hand so im no noob but we alll have issues

Something that would help i think is better use of the wiki. Each cook having a page, each rom having its own page. each app having its own page. the discussion belongs in forum but ROMs should have their own page then theres 1 location for update info, details ect.

liamhere said:
when a new phone comes out.....this happens to all threads
when the diamond came out...we was in the same boat..
when the diamond2 come out....it will all happen again
you have to get used to it....thats what happens when n00bs get new toys
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Mabe start the cleaning process by banning all the "nOOb" bashers. That would cut down on a lot of the redundency around here.

If you cant beat them.... join them....

well...
If wiki was better organized... and have screenshots tutorials... and it should be a separate child forum for each phone

istoica said:
If wiki was better organized... and have screenshots tutorials... and it should be a separate child forum for each phone
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Or integrate an automatic search screen (maybe a popup to act as a temporary block) for:
a) anyone starting a new thread with
b) less than 40 or 50 posts history.
Then continue VIGILANTLY marking and reporting useless/repetitive threads.

Abram said:
maybe a popup to act as a temporary block for:
a) anyone starting a new thread with
b) less than 40 or 50 posts history.
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Quite like this idea of a pop up for noobs asking them to check if question has already been asked and telling them how to use the site including search option!

Fallen Spartan said:
Quite like this idea of a pop up for noobs asking them to check if question has already been asked and telling them how to use the site including search option!
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Should be easy to implement as well, I think. Mind you we'll still need to do the cleaning up.

Abram said:
Should be easy to implement as well, I think. Mind you we'll still need to do the cleaning up.
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All we need is a few MOD's to have a look at this thread and hopefully some ideas will get implemented.......obviously not all

I will vote for changing the forum first page. Giving that the number of devices is increasing, it is getting harder to find your phone through all of them. Maybe it is possible to categories it like saying depending on the model year/release date or specificationsod the device. That would be much more interesting than scrolling the whole page waiting to find a specific one.

Psyberd said:
Something that would help i think is better use of the wiki. Each cook having a page, each rom having its own page. each app having its own page. the discussion belongs in forum but ROMs should have their own page then theres 1 location for update info, details ect.
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ya.. ya... more option is good... may be almost the same problem but different solution...

Summarize
Major issue is looooong threads - which just go on and on. In the case of an answer to a particular problem - as soon as someone has a definitive answer the thread needs to be marked as Solved and the answer put in a reserved slot on the first page. It can me a nightmare going through a dozen solutions to fix a problem - and with people quoting bit's all the time there's probably 50% of the info duplicated.
Still
Best forum going

Toggs said:
Major issue is looooong threads - which just go on and on. In the case of an answer to a particular problem - as soon as someone has a definitive answer the thread needs to be marked as Solved and the answer put in a reserved slot on the first page. It can me a nightmare going through a dozen solutions to fix a problem - and with people quoting bit's all the time there's probably 50% of the info duplicated.
Still
Best forum going
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Good idea!
All threads should be done this way, i.e. once a solution to a query or bug is solved it should be posted at start of thread!!

istoica said:
If wiki was better organized... and have screenshots tutorials... and it should be a separate child forum for each phone
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Wiki can be easily edited so feel free to contribute to the community by starting to edit it and cover its flaws.

Fallen Spartan said:
Quite like this idea of a pop up for noobs asking them to check if question has already been asked and telling them how to use the site including search option!
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But the thing is Fallen, I've been trolling these forums for years, ever since I got my universal roughly 3/4 years ago. The majority of posts I have made really has been to help other people.
I am not a noob but have not made many posts, I am a competent programmer and can solve problems without having to post... Usually.
It would be really annoying if the few times I did need to post for help, or to share information, I would have to answer to a stupid popup asking me whether I have searched or not!
However, I do agree there is a severe lack in understanding the search facility on these forums, I think if a NOOB filter were to be placed it should go on join date.
P.S My join date was before Aug 07 I just forgot my email and password

ROM List?

Hi,
I do realise that one of the moderators have requested not to ask questions or they will be deleted, however, I was wondering if someone (and yes, this is mainly aimed at a moderator) could make a thread with listing all the ROMs with links to the respective threads and Sticky it.
I have seen this done for other devices I have owned in subforums of this site and has made ROM tracking and selection easier, especially for newbies (although this is one of my first posts, I have been with the site for several years now).
Regards and apologies for the request/question.

Without sounding l*ke a ****...
I understand you want it stickied here but You should just search google, there's a list compiled of nearly all the DHD ROMs.
You're probably just gonna' get flamed for this post, you need to search properly (On and off XDA) before starting a thread.

why dont you make it?
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5

Ya that would be a nice contribution, if you went and created such a list and kept it updated. good idea! But i agree, if its something you want, do it and youll probably see good responses to that. Asking someone to do easy but tedious work for you, thats lazy and probably not going to happen.

You are right wrong section for questions.
But I'll hopefully answer you.
In other phones sub forums members with some extra time on their hands have created a thread...then if it's suitable mods will sticky it.
Trouble is builds are changed and or updated often and after a while the op of the sticky struggles to keep it upto date.
Most of the best builds are found on the first or second page. Which acts like a sticky in its self! Obviously takes a little more time to navigate the info on each build as some peoples ops are huge! But at least the info is as current as it could possibly be.
At first Rom lists were just what I wanted too but after seeing other stickys for other phones dwindle to being unusable just subscribing to my top threads for each style of Rom I use is more convenient and personal to me.
I hope I finish writing this before this thread is closed!
Peace people
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

Firstly, I would make one more than happily, however, without garauntee that it would get Stickied (which I cannot control for obvious reasons :S) it would be a waste of my time.
Yes I realise I will probably be flamed for this thread. And no offence taken.
After posting this (and then getting the second reply) I realised that I should not have bothered, not for the responses I may (and most probably will) get, but the site does not allow for a non-moderator to delete a thread, not even the original poster (from my knowledge), although I do still stand by my belief that what I have requested/suggested would benefit a lot of people, save a lot of questions/remarks (generally rude and un-necessary) and yes, I would still be happy to compile it, if it were garaunteed to be Stickied.
Regards again

I was feelin kind so i made you a list http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=765
dont forget to thank me

lol you didnt get flamed at all taken in account that the thread exists, even better two of them.
one of 3 stickys in this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936214
and inside that there are at least two links with list of roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846248
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079108
which to be honest are quite outdated but never the less are exactly what you are asking for. and the best list is the development forum itself. i am amazed to be able to even post this meaning the thread is still open

Ok, thank you everyone for your comments, help and assistance, I do not believe my point was 100% clear to everyone.
I do not have a problem 'myself' finding what I am after, twas a thought for others.
However, I especially thank those of you who clearly could point out exactly how stupid I am for even thinking of such a thing and for proving to me that people cannot read and understand a simple clear post.
Point made, my (seemingly good at the time to reduce rubbish posts, questions and requests (like this)) idea has been misconstruded and misunderstood by those whom I had the belief would be those that would understand simple context the best.
Please can a MOD delete this thread before it gets rediculously out of control.
Regards and appreciation

user.unknown said:
Ok, thank you everyone for your comments, help and assistance, I do not believe my point was 100% clear to everyone.
I do not have a problem 'myself' finding what I am after, twas a thought for others.
However, I especially thank those of you who clearly could point out exactly how stupid I am for even thinking of such a thing and for proving to me that people cannot read and understand a simple clear post.
Point made, my (seemingly good at the time to reduce rubbish posts, questions and requests (like this)) idea has been misconstruded and misunderstood by those whom I had the belief would be those that would understand simple context the best.
Please can a MOD delete this thread before it gets rediculously out of control.
Regards and appreciation
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? did you get lots of pm's asking for a Rom list sticky from noobs? I thought your point was 'why isn't there a Rom list in the stickys?' What kind of answer were you looking for?
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

for user.unknown: http://alchemistar.blogspot.com/2010/12/htc-desire-hd-custom-rom-list.html
I suppose this'd answer the best to your initial question.

danton11 said:
? did you get lots of pm's asking for a Rom list sticky from noobs? I thought your point was 'why isn't there a Rom list in the stickys?' What kind of answer were you looking for?
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium
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Nevermind, I thought I was being helpful and even offering to do this work on the basis of it being stickied 'somewhere' clearly. My opinion hasn't been changed by your 'personal opinion' and that is also respected.
Comment was not directed at any individual specifically.
Again, MOD please delete and apologies for the offer

Working on it
It may not be something necessary but as a user i dont give much to the xda community and since I have long weekend without school Im in the process of creating a list with: Roms, Kernels. tweaks, scripts and recovery will upload asap hope a moderator will stick it once done. Will update this post with link when available.
Edit:
Even if we have Grant Barker list [BTW thanks for that] i will continue my list specially for kernels, tweaks and scripts.
On the link below you can have a view at the format that im going to use [ unless mayority prefers another] its still under construction and features only the first development pages as it is intended to see if i will continue with it depending on replies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25114172#post25114172

For an up-to-date rom list for the HTC Desire HD, you can use mine.. I update it daily.. http://www.grantbarker.com/#roms
It's been quite popular for about a year, now.

Grant Barker said:
For an up-to-date rom list for the HTC Desire HD, you can use mine.. I update it daily.. http://www.grantbarker.com/#roms
It's been quite popular for about a year, now.
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I've used your list quite a few times, although i havn't looked at it for a little while. It's by far the most up-to-date list i've seen and it's good to see that you still keep it up-to-date. A lot of these lists get real old real quick.

Thanks lrm537.

user.unknown said:
Please can a MOD delete this thread before it gets rediculously out of control.
Regards and appreciation
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user.unknown said:
Again, MOD please delete and apologies for the offer
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Just because you said the word "MOD", doesn't mean I'll find your post or thread.
Please use the "Report Post" button found on every post. It will then notify me or the other assigned moderators to your post.
Thread Closed.
EDIT: Grant Barkers ROM list will be added to the Sticky Post in the Development Section
Cheers Grant

Unlocking Bootloader.

Hi guys. I have visited htcdev.com to try to get my HTC wildfire unlocked. However, I am unsure of which carrier to choose from. I am from Singapore. Which carrier should I choose? Please advice.
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heyyimnew said:
Hi guys. I have visited htcdev.com to try to get my HTC wildfire unlocked. However, I am unsure of which carrier to choose from. I am from Singapore. Which carrier should I choose? Please advice.
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Interesting. The reason why nobody answered might be that there are at least two complete guides/tuts here in the forum how to upgrade your hboot, s-off and root the Wildfire
I guess if you plan to do it at the website you linked to this forum might not help (maybe I'm wrong).
If you want to do it with the help of this forum these threads might be a good start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145035
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365159
To be honest I can't say what's the better tutorial at the moment. Most essential: you'll need your hboot version to know which further steps to do

Hi thanks for those awesome links you have given But just asking, the threads were posted for HTC wildfire buzz. Can I still use it fir my HTC wildfire s (marvel) ?
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heyyimnew said:
Hi thanks for those awesome links you have given But just asking, the threads were posted for HTC wildfire buzz. Can I still use it fir my HTC wildfire s (marvel) ?
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um - if you scroll up to the top there's a line that reads "> HTC Buzz: Wildfire > Wildfire General >" so it has been a good idea to ask... No, you can't use this for Wildfire S as those guides are pretty much device specific.
You're definitely in the wrong forum (the Marvel is a completely different device besides the name). To find help for your phone have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1035

eventcom said:
um - if you scroll up to the top there's a line that reads "> HTC Buzz: Wildfire > Wildfire General >" so it has been a good idea to ask... No, you can't use this for Wildfire S as those guides are pretty much device specific.
You're definitely in the wrong forum (the Marvel is a completely different device besides the name). To find help for your phone have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1035
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Oh ****. Do you mind helping me find another thread something like this?

heyyimnew said:
Oh ****. Do you mind helping me find another thread something like this?
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If I find the time I'll have a look. But I would suggest to ask your question in the Wildfire S "General" or "Q&A" section as rooting/unlocking questions are really device dependant (not only for the needed software but even more for the method) and I have no clue regarding the Marvel
Furthermore you may want to have a look at all threads in these sections starting with "[GUIDE]".

They don't seem to be answering my questions at all ):

heyyimnew said:
They don't seem to be answering my questions at all ):
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sad
I've had a quick look at the forums over there. Can't say where to start exactly. There's at least an index thread that lists a lot of stuff (guides, tuts, downloads etc.) - probably a good point to start gathering information: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325730
Furthermore - found by accident - there was a guy who explicitely offered help with all questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803951
For the moment you should go with this - I'm a bit short on time to dig deeper into a phone I don't know
Hope it helps - good luck!

HTC_044 General Discussion

To determine your phone's CID, operator and other system and regional settings, install CID Getter.
Where this thread are dedicated for HTC_044 all discussion, firmware, problems and so on.
Still waiting for OTA official 4.2.2 update for HTC_044.. Please update here who have got theirs OTA.
ps: Admin please do not close this thread as it's mainly focus at HTC_044 . Thanks:good:

alanchai said:
ps: Admin please do not close this thread as it's mainly focus at HTC_044 . Thanks:good:
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The problem is then do we have 18 or more threads for 4.2.2 update for all the different CID's available ? What's so special about the HTC_044 that requires it's own thread other than you owning one and want news on the update ASAP too ?

nookcoloruser said:
The problem is then do we have 18 or more threads for 4.2.2 update for all the different CID's available ? What's so special about the HTC_044 that requires it's own thread other than you owning one and want news on the update ASAP too ?
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Hmm.. it's for those with HTC_044 much more easy to narrow their search and discussion rather than going through every threads?

alanchai said:
Hmm.. it's for those with HTC_044 much more easy to narrow their search and discussion rather than going through every threads?
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But using that as justification - then we could end up with dozens of threads for the varying CID's and carriers models simply because people don't want to go looking.
Why not simply use the 'SEARCH THIS THREAD' feature of the existing 4.2.2 thread for HTC_044 and as soon as anyone posts they have recieved it - you will know

nookcoloruser said:
But using that as justification - then we could end up with dozens of threads for the varying CID's and carriers models simply because people don't want to go looking.
Why not simply use the 'SEARCH THIS THREAD' feature of the existing 4.2.2 thread for HTC_044 and as soon as anyone posts they have recieved it - you will know
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Ok roger.. :good:

nookcoloruser said:
But using that as justification - then we could end up with dozens of threads for the varying CID's and carriers models simply because people don't want to go looking.
Why not simply use the 'SEARCH THIS THREAD' feature of the existing 4.2.2 thread for HTC_044 and as soon as anyone posts they have recieved it - you will know
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Tried it but return with error.... Can you please check.. Tks

alanchai said:
Tried it but return with error.... Can you please check.. Tks
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That's because no-one has yet mentioned looking for HTC_044 in that thread. If you post in it, then there will be a base start. Then as soon as someone with HTC_044 reports they have got it in that thread - it will show those results.

So frustrated waiting for updated. HTC_044
Sent from my HTC One

nookcoloruser said:
That's because no-one has yet mentioned looking for HTC_044 in that thread. If you post in it, then there will be a base start. Then as soon as someone with HTC_044 reports they have got it in that thread - it will show those results.
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Actually there are someone already mention HTC_044, including me. That's why i did a test search, but return error result.

Since there's a lot of talking says that update for Asia region will roll out this week, I'd say we be more patient, better wait a bit more, atleast until the end of the week. My expectation we might get the update this friday or saturday. Hopefully.
Sent via my HTC One™ using XDA Premium

Hi mates, I fail to see the need for new threads for each individual new CID when there is already a nice thread here.
Rather than start new content, lets work to improve the content already available. Otherwise, individual threads will only further the clutter :good:
I'll be closing this thread now.
Good day

htc hd2 help...

i have an htc hd2 and i would like someone to install android on it. who will do it???

yarchlrl said:
i have an htc hd2 and i would like someone to install android on it. who will do it???
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you will. after mods remove your thread or move it to general section. and ask you to search to do it yourself

ive tried it myself, 3 times but get error messages and i need to get it done for my son before school starts in two weeks. i will hit the THANKS button until my finger goes numb, haha, just need this phone working. message me your email and lets talk???

yarchlrl said:
ive tried it myself, 3 times but get error messages and i need to get it done for my son before school starts in two weeks. i will hit the THANKS button until my finger goes numb, haha, just need this phone working. message me your email and lets talk???
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Have you really searched the forum?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/complete-guide-to-installing-nand-android-on-hd2/

nicedude_abad said:
Have you really searched the forum?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/complete-guide-to-installing-nand-android-on-hd2/
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yes i did. i even googled the error codes and tried again.

yarchlrl said:
yes i did. i even googled the error codes and tried again.
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can you at least explain what problems you encounter and what have you done? from a to z?

re downloaded the rom, radio, hd2 kit and tried to do it all 3 times but i get the same error codes.

yarchlrl said:
re downloaded the rom, radio, hd2 kit and tried to do it all 3 times but i get the same error codes.
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And what is the error Code?

725 & 238.

start clean from flashing HSPL4 2.08hspl and formatting sdcard to fat32. then continue

Seriously I am TIRED of seeing posts like these in the DEVELOPMENT SECTION of the HD2. If this was the Q and A section I'd still help you. But I feel inclined to post useless stuff on this thread as you have not bothered to read ANYTHING before coming here.
I know everyone starts new, but so did I and I certainly did not post in the DEV section first.
So please, get a mod to move this thread and then I may help you

yarchlrl said:
i have an htc hd2 and i would like someone to install android on it. who will do it???
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you should help to keep the forum clean first because you posted in wrong forum... then someone will help you. post it in qa section, thanks

Nitro_123 said:
Seriously I am TIRED of seeing posts like these in the DEVELOPMENT SECTION of the HD2. If this was the Q and A section I'd still help you. But I feel inclined to post useless stuff on this thread as you have not bothered to read ANYTHING before coming here.
I know everyone starts new, but so did I and I certainly did not post in the DEV section first.
So please, get a mod to move this thread and then I may help you
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first off, this post was addressed to developers because ive been told that it has a unique issue with this phone, not model of phone. second, if your not a developer, then its not addressed to you. scroll past it. third,calm down. its just a post. not, the MAGNA CARTA. im not trying to reform or change the way this forum works, im simply doing what i was told to and trying to find a developer that MIGHT need to write a different code for this phone. thats why i posted it here.

yarchlrl said:
first off, this post was addressed to developers because ive been told that it has a unique issue with this phone, not model of phone. second, if your not a developer, then its not addressed to you. scroll past it. third,calm down. its just a post. not, the MAGNA CARTA. im not trying to reform or change the way this forum works, im simply doing what i was told to and trying to find a developer that MIGHT need to write a different code for this phone. thats why i posted it here.
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Development - where people post their work and things they have made.
Q&A - where people ask questions and have them answered.
There really is no justification of posting this in the development section, so please don't argue about that. You made a mistake, just admit you were wrong. As for your issue you really need to give us more detail. Also, if you think developers are going to take their time to specifically help you as an individual when the chances are you're the one who's made some mistakes then you're sorely mistaken.
Now, as for your issue, you haven't given enough detail. What were the exact steps that you followed? Did the things recommended earlier help?