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Opinions and ideas on the upcoming beta!

Okay,
I have this problem where I am never pleased with anything I do, so I keep trying to improve it and improve it even further. The time has come.
I have been coding the new features for my website (www.touch-innovation.com) and here is the list I have thought of and has users suggest via email:
- Live submit (Submit directly onto the site... instantly. With lots of security though )
- Screenshots on category lists
- Download names instead of random hash.
- Add comments to news sections
- And lots of admin panel updates which you don't need to know about
Another thing is, what do you think of the design. Does it need a re-design? Does it need to be minimilsed or what not?
Help me out come on, throw me some ideas!
<3

dude, this sounds great
all of those features sound like excellent additions. good work on the coding
no, the site looks fine the way it is

Why do you want to change that site it's clear easy to use and looks cool

Because people have complained about the fixed backgrounds on the left and right. I was thinking of making them a bit thinner to make more room for content and shiz.
Thanks for your compliments, so you don't have any other feature requests? And the Live sumbmission idea, would anyone use it?
Thanks again

Anyone with a decent knowledge of php drop me a line. I'm having problems editing filenames on the fly (sounds easier than it is trust me, complex scenario).

The one and only thing I'd like to see changed? Not use javascript when clicking on applications to take you to their detail page. I get annoyed when I can't open it in another tab

It only uses javascript for the onhover effect and to make the whole td a link. If you want to open it in the new tab, just right click on the name (which is a hard link, for people without javacript).
It's been like this since first release, I did it just incase of no javascript

Napbree said:
Anyone with a decent knowledge of php drop me a line. I'm having problems editing filenames on the fly (sounds easier than it is trust me, complex scenario).
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I guess I need more specifics, but a nice little loop with the function rename() should do the trick. I am sure you have looked at some resources, but the php.net site is great, here is rename with tons of good examples, some of which I have used in the past:
http://us.php.net/manual/en/function.rename.php
Hope this helps, FYI the site looks great!
Gudy

Thanks, rename isn't on the fly though. I'd have to rename it, then let the user download it... wait till the user has downloaded it, and then rename it back. And what hapens if someone else trys to download it in the proccess of this, they'll get a 404 for the file. I'd have to copy to a new location and do it that way. No point, I need on the fly not permanent. Normally I would use the rename function but it's not helpfull in this sutation.
I just need to play with the headers for a while and get them working .
Thanks for your help though
And thanks for the compliments.

Napbree said:
Okay,
I have this problem where I am never pleased with anything I do, so I keep trying to improve it and improve it even further.
Another thing is, what do you think of the design. Does it need a re-design? Does it need to be minimilsed or what not?
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hell yeah, I know that feeling...I´m never pleased with my designs as well
And no, it doesnt need a major refresh yet but try to make the background a bit lighter so the whole site gets a bit more contrast. Just lighten up the background by 10-20% or so and show us what it would look like
And tell me if I´m wrong...but "Touch friendly programs for the windows mobile" sounds extremly strange, what about leaving the "the" out ?
regards,
Martin

Napbree said:
Thanks, rename isn't on the fly though. I'd have to rename it, then let the user download it... wait till the user has downloaded it, and then rename it back. And what hapens if someone else trys to download it in the proccess of this, they'll get a 404 for the file. I'd have to copy to a new location and do it that way. No point, I need on the fly not permanent. Normally I would use the rename function but it's not helpfull in this sutation.
I just need to play with the headers for a while and get them working .
Thanks for your help though
And thanks for the compliments.
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I didn't understand what you needed, and I think now I do, you want to change the name as someone is downloading a file correct? If so, check this sample out, modify the header section as needed, ie this line:
header("Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=\"$file\"");
you could do any type of processing on the name you need, then just pass the string like above. Here is the link to the rest:
http://apptools.com/phptools/force-download.php
Hope this helps

m.schmidler:
Thanks, I'll try that now. And the "The" bit... Well it makes it sound like it's the only decent phone - aka unlike iphone . Its pronounced th-eee not th-u. So it sounds slightly different.
Get what I mean?
mjg7876:
I've been looking into the disposition header for a while, but the way I currrently download files is quite simple but to interlock these 2 things togeather is complex. Especially considering I will need to do checking, exploding (for the file extension) and redirecting if it's not hosted on the server. I make things too complicated lol.
Thanks for your help guys btw

Anyone else?

Is it me or does the logo from this site in this post look very similar to yours?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=441647

Great Site
I love your Site. In my opinion : it doesn't need any re-design.
But i do have one suggestion : it would great to have your tables with worting features.... One could just click on the title of one column and it would be sorted.... Understand what i mean ?
Thank for your work.

Thanks for your kind words
And btw, you can already sort them (programs list only atm). Simply click on the title, download, views, etc. and it will resort.
Try it
BTW: That logo looks like a skeleton version of mine :/. There's everthing thats on mine, just minimilised! What's going on? :/

ATM work is up to my eyes, so I've had to slow down on the development. It's not something I can rush due to security.
Any more suggestions I will be more than greatful

CabCache - All the cabs in one place

Hi peoples,
I have had a windows mobile phone for years, mostly thanks to the support of people on here who have been able to answer virtually every question about tweaks, enhancements etc and therefore stopped me throwing it out of the window. I currently have an HD2 and, again thanks to the people on here, I love it.
The only problem I've had is being able to find the tweaks and CABs without trawling through pages and pages of forum speak.
so, I've created a site call the cabcache.
The idea is to make it easy to find the cabs and tweaks, through a simple search.
it's in its early form as it's going to take me a while to collate all the tweaks and cabs available, but I'm adding more and more every day. If you would like to help me build the site, please get in touch.
I've tried (and will strive to) give credit to everyone who owns the cabs and tweaks. If you see something on the site that isn't giving you the credit you deserve, please get in touch. Similarly, please get in touch if you see one of your offerings that you would like removed.
At the moment, you cannot upload your own cabs (removed due to previous abuse) but this will be re-instated shortly (about a week I think once I've reconfigured the code)
so, if you want to help me out, please PM me, or get in touch through the site.
many thanks.

very good idea

Have just checked out the site and it is looking very good so far. Clear, concise and easy to use, perfect.
A cracking idea which will save a lot of time.
Keep up the good work and I hope you get the support the site deserves.

this is a great idea, hope it realy takes off.

stemoneymonkey said:
this is a great idea, hope it realy takes off.
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thanks guys. It's going to take a while to gather everything and get it on the site, but I'm working hard on it.

I don't mean to be a ****, but what's the difference between an offsite compared to a thread that beat you to the point already: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415

lemonspeakers said:
I don't mean to be a ****, but what's the difference between an offsite compared to a thread that beat you to the point already: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415
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The only difference is that thread is currently 67 pages, making it difficult to search.
I just wanted to make it easier was all.

If you'd make use of some PHP + a database and integrate rate systems/upload features this could be pretty good.. Then it could also display screenshots, be categorized, reviewed, etc..
You could also make it device-specific categorized. Then you can ask the XdaMarketplace developers to integrate it into their app by creating an API and not only offer apps but also tweaks/sense mods for their phones directly.

Hi , even if you don't add loads of features as mentioned above, which would be great, as it it its very useful as a searchable portal to all the adjustments that can be made. I picked up on one already swype, that I hadn't seen listed thanks for that.

Hi,
firstly, many thanks for all the positive comments (and the couple of negative ones I've had lol)
All feedback is appreciated.
Logins are back!!
so you can now create a login and add your own CABs and Tweaks.
As before, if you have any problems, or notice anything that shouldn't be happening, please let me know.

Hi Thanks, just tried to register and got the following . I will keep trying. Many Thanks.
-2147467259
There was a problem submitting this form, please try again or email us directly --
Oooops...an error has occured. Details of this error have been sent to me and I will investigate, and hopefully implement a solution.
Please click HERE to return to the homepage

Si607 said:
Hi Thanks, just tried to register and got the following . I will keep trying. Many Thanks.
-2147467259
There was a problem submitting this form, please try again or email us directly --
Oooops...an error has occured. Details of this error have been sent to me and I will investigate, and hopefully implement a solution.
Please click HERE to return to the homepage
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Hi,
I've been getting the emails advising me of the error. The issue seems to be that you haven't entered an email address in the registration form. This is needed so that I can ensure the registration is from an actual person. Your email address is encrypted in the db and is quite secure.

Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80004005'
Operation must use an updateable query.
/header.asp, line 30
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I guess I can't access the site, can I
Grtz,
Degake

bugger,
apologies..I'll go investigate.

twisted-pixel said:
bugger,
apologies..I'll go investigate.
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No problem man
I just wanted to let you know
Keep up the good work!!
Grtz,
Degake

degake said:
No problem man
I just wanted to let you know
Keep up the good work!!
Grtz,
Degake
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ok..so it's not my bad coding!! the site has crashed...bloody hosting company!!
I'm really sorry to anyone who tried to register and got errors. I will have it back up and running soon.

twisted-pixel said:
ok..so it's not my bad coding!! the site has crashed...bloody hosting company!!
I'm really sorry to anyone who tried to register and got errors. I will have it back up and running soon.
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That's bad news
I'm looking forward to see the site online again
Grtz,
Degake

ok..
working again now. Had to get hosting company to reset permissions on the site as for some reason they had reverted to read only, meaning the DB couldn't be written to.

great idea, would be great if this thread is notified of updates as and when they are added as i/we will receive a notification

It would be really useful if there was some way to see which phones the cabs are compatible with. Some clearly don't work with the HD2, though they probably to work with other handsets.

Build.prop explained

Hey guys,
I´d like to know more about that important build.prop file that resides ower device.
I know that have lots of information about this along the web but between this amount of information, I haven't found what I was expecting.
I'd like to find some information that explains the file. In the detail.
For example, this settings:
'persist.radio.multisim.config=dsds'
'persist.radio.force_get_pref=1'
What does it mean each one? What the 'dsds' means? Why '1'? What are the other possible options for 'persist.radio.force_get_pref'? and so on....
The main question is... How the hell the developers knows where to change to fix something between that bunch of information on the file?
(If this exists on somewhere... please, I apologize, but point me where to go)
Thanks in advance

wesley.mrocha said:
Hey guys,
I´d like to know more about that important build.prop file that resides ower device.
I know that have lots of information about this along the web but between this amount of information, I haven't found what I was expecting.
I'd like to find some information that explains the file. In the detail.
For example, this settings:
'persist.radio.multisim.config=dsds'
'persist.radio.force_get_pref=1'
What does it mean each one? What the 'dsds' means? Why '1'? What are the other possible options for 'persist.radio.force_get_pref'? and so on....
The main question is... How the hell the developers knows where to change to fix something between that bunch of information on the file?
(If this exists on somewhere... please, I apologize, but point me where to go)
Thanks in advance
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Nobody???

I would say "1" is on, "0" would be off. That's what it is in the digital world. As far as the other. Idk. I've been looking for help with build prop stuff myself to no avail.

Adding intro.mp4 into apk

Like the title says how can I put a video into apk and let it play after someone opened the app

No one helps me ? I thought this is a forum

It is a forum. What you are asking for though isn't java help, its smali help so you're asking in the wrong forum. I would recommend doing some serious research into the decompilation process of apks. Additionally to me this looks like you are trying to make a spam version of a normal app (won't ever work btw because of the apk signing process) so its not really any wonder why no one has offered any help.

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It is a forum. What you are asking for though isn't java help, its smali help so you're asking in the wrong forum. I would recommend doing some serious research into the decompilation process of apks. Additionally to me this looks like you are trying to make a spam version of a normal app (won't ever work btw because of the apk signing process) so its not really any wonder why no one has offered any help.
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I dont want to make a spam version its for private use
I saw modded apks which have toast frame messages and even a splash screen so I tought it would be possible to add a video too

PaulRichter said:
I dont want to make a spam version its for private use
I saw modded apks which have toast frame messages and even a splash screen so I tought it would be possible to add a video too
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It is, its just a lot of work and I doubt anyone in this forum would be bothered enough to do it in smali, besides the developers that actually know smali properly enough to do this are very few and far between.

Jonny said:
It is, its just a lot of work and I doubt anyone in this forum would be bothered enough to do it in smali, besides the developers that actually know smali properly enough to do this are very few and far between.
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Can you move the thread to proper forum ?
And btw maybe its possible to just make a splash screen but use an animated gif that would be awsome

DZ09 Assistance

Hello all, I have in my possession that popular little smartwatch for $20. I noticed some watches have the option to set a wallpaper as well as the boot and shutdown animations. Mine currently does not.
I was hoping my theory was correct, that I can change this by simply flashing a new firmware. I'm hoping this is the case, if not, can one of you show me the right way to achieve this?
Also, changing watch faces is fun and all, but I want to change everything on it, the boot tone, the icons, everything. Has anyone been successful at this? Or at least know how to? Has root been achieved?

So no one wants to contribute? No one? 44 views and no one willing to help?

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So no one wants to contribute? No one? 44 views and no one willing to help?
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Hi,
Can you upload your Fullflash backup please
I can make all changes you want to do i think
oxa

OK, I will do it after work, I just made a readback recently.