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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
Wow, what happened to the NAND forum? There is far too many unnecessary sticky topics, or is it just me?
TheATHEiST said:
Wow, what happened to the NAND forum? There is far too many unnecessary sticky topics, or is it just me?
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Yepp...was asking myself the same thing.
For me it's right as now!
"unnecessary sticky topics"
unnecessary O.O?..LOL
12/18 months ago when the winmo rom dev section dropped all stickies but one, the cry was ' oh woe, where are all the stickies! how will we ever live without the stickies"
I think this thread should be stickied.
legolas93 said:
For me it's right as now!
"unnecessary sticky topics"
unnecessary O.O?..LOL
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wtf?
What on earth are you talking about, dude lay of the crack.
samsamuel said:
12/18 months ago when the winmo rom dev section dropped all stickies but one, the cry was ' oh woe, where are all the stickies! how will we ever live without the stickies"
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When did I say absolutely anything about dropping all stickies but one?
Im referring to the fact that there now seems to be topics that seem to be unnecessarily stickied.
Why do we need 5 kernels to be stickied? We could have a single sticky with links to important kernels in there. There just isn't any need for all these on same page.
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When did I say absolutely anything about dropping all stickies but one?
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Lol, I wasn't suggesting just 1, or implying that's what you meant. I simply added a worthless post to a pointless thread.
No matter what you sticky and what you don't, there will be people saying it should be otherwise.
As with most things in life, It is what it is, live with it, or if it matters so much (and your angry response suggests it annoys you quite a bit) then work at becoming an admin and then you can decide what should and shouldn't be stickied, just like this forums mod and the winmo dev section mod decided on the current sticky list.
Unnecessarily stickied
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Just cos you don't have a use for a sticky doesn't mean someone else doesn't either.
maybe this forums mod is playing with kernels and wanted them all handy? His / her prerogative to sticky them if (s)he wants.
I agree, too many stickies. When using a browser I have to scroll half way down the screen before I can actually see new and active topics. It's not so bad on tapatalk.
One sticky with a link to the various kernels would suffice, right now it just looks messy imho.
Lets not end up with a fight again, at the end, someone will get banned..
I agree, way to many stickies....
I agree that there are too many stickies.
The NAND forum is pretty old now, and there's a wealth of information kinda scattered about.
It does seem that it's time for some housekeeping, it would be nice to have the most frequently needed info re-organized into a few sticky threads that have links to their related resources.
One of the big reasons we have so many 'Please help me I'm a noob' threads is because new members are overwhelmed by the tons of info that is there to help them, but so hard to navigate that they give in and ask for help.
(I know they should use the search function, you know it, but they're panicking because their phone is bricked and they can't think of the correct keyword for the life of them.)
It doesn't seem so disorganized to the experienced members because we've been here forever and are just used to it.
You go into a hoarder's house and ask where the toilet paper is, and they tell you 'Duh it's in the foyer where it's always been'.
If it is ultimately decided that any of the HD2's fora need to be re-organized, I don't mind with helping out.
At least the xda app separates the stickies on to a separate tab. I've been using it more and more now
Made a compilation thread
check my sign
hope you like it
I am constantly lurking kernel and fix development threads on that subform and I ended up searching on about 4 to 5 pages to find all of the threads I follow.
Having important dev topics stickied is greatly important to the ongoing development of android on the hd2.
Are you still certain those stickies are useless?
nemuro said:
I am constantly lurking kernel and fix development threads on that subform and I ended up searching on about 4 to 5 pages to find all of the threads I follow.
Having important dev topics stickied is greatly important to the ongoing development of android on the hd2.
Are you still certain those stickies are useless?
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No one said they were useless, just clutter. Anyway yz.hd has done a good clean up job. Also are you aware you can subscribe to threads? That would save you searching for threads you follow ...
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Dizzle said:
No one said they were useless, just clutter.
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Not how I would translate the word "unnecessary" that was used by the OP.
Dizzle said:
Also are you aware you can subscribe to threads? That would save you searching for threads you follow ...
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Yes, Yes I am aware of that, thank you.
However, receiving mail notifications for "omg, Y ma g-sensor not work" in a [DEV] thread discussing a camera fix, is not what I want to subscribe to.
nemuro said:
Not how I would translate the word "unnecessary" that was used by the OP.
Yes, Yes I am aware of that, thank you.
However, receiving mail notifications for "omg, Y ma g-sensor not work" in a [DEV] thread discussing a camera fix, is not what I want to subscribe to.
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Well 'useless' and 'unnecessary ' are two completely different words but this isn't an English lesson
I don't have any notifications turned on so don't have that problem.
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It seems like half of every page in General and Q & A is nothing but problems and fixes. I've been on XDA for quite a few years but I've never had such a hard time finding the right content. I understand people are having problems but it seems it's the same stuff getting posted over and over. Can't there be just an issues section or something?
buffnutz1 said:
It seems like half of every page in General and Q & A is nothing but problems and fixes. I've been on XDA for quite a few years but I've never had such a hard time finding the right content. I understand people are having problems but it seems it's the same stuff getting posted over and over. Can't there be just an issues section or something?
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+10.....:good:
Aaaaand it's already been buried by like 40 problems lol.
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Yes there is a way. Make a new thread "Nexus 7 Problems/Solutions Consolidation Thread" and link to the individual threads. Do it well and you might get a sticky
Shano56 said:
Yes there is a way. Make a new thread "Nexus 7 Problems/Solutions Consolidation Thread" and link to the individual threads. Do it well and you might get a sticky
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Good idea, I'll try this after I get off work.
As Arstechnica reported the rollout of Lollipop for Moto G (2014) and Moto X has started. This applies only to carrier unlocked versions. You will find the Release Notes here.
And you needed to make a new thread for this.
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Aayushya said:
And you needed to make a new thread for this.
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Yes. Because it is a useful information and as far as i know it has not been reported on XDA.
Does this look like the 2014 G/X forum by any chance?
What is wrong with most of you lately, spamming the general forum with all those annoying, pointless, speculation filled threads about the SAME THING? Where are the mods to clean all this mess up? All those threads (what, 10 or more?) could be merged together as it should be.
It's a goddamn update just like when we all got 4.4.x over 4.3, and it's coming soon (a week at most, maybe week and a half considering the soak test is happening right now for our 2013 G). No need to get all hyped up and annoying like high school girls gossipping over nothing at recess.
Sorry for the rant, I suppose I'm not the only one who feels like this lately.
edit: here you can find the same news, in one of all those threads. See my point? Chaos.
Where do you see a speculation? Due to Arstechnica it is a fact.
I did nowhere ask when it will be released or something elese. I am saying that the rollout has started.
My thread is different then the 10 others because they are asking the always same .
If you are not hyped, i am and many others also. Stop crying.
I was talking about the state of the general forum these days over the L update. You'll agree it's a mess. You'll also agree this could be posted in one of all those existing threads.
I'm outta this one.
juanchotazo99 said:
I was talking about the state of the general forum these days over the L update. You'll agree it's a mess.
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Yes i agree.
juanchotazo99 said:
You'll also agree this could be posted in one of all those existing threads.
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No?! Because it is a new information?!
The other Threads is regarding that Android is pushed to AOSP?!
Too many thread about android L,
I know is xda is free, but why why many people is stupid.
I think this is pointless... Just merge all this post with same thread. Done.
ficki yahya said:
I think this is pointless... Just merge all this post with same thread. Done.
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Exactly .
People are too much desperate for Android L.
But this is heights.
We know we will get it eventually but there are countless thread on same topic .
There should be one and only thread for discussion if we want.It should be doing all the updates .
And This thread is also pointless and most of the people would read the portal news or blog post which is for its dedicated .
If the news / update is exclusive then you have right to create new thread but this news update is very common and most of us knows it.
I am not offending OP or anyone just sharing what I am thinking.
Have a good day,
Thanks.
fifa2151.
Not sure why another thread is necessary.
Thread closed.
Just got my February update. Disabled location, cleared cache in Google services framework and then checked for update.
Great.
Honestly WE DON'T CARE. You don't need to make a post everytime you achieve something in life. "Hey guys, just bought a new pair of shoes".
Do you want to flood Mi A1 forums with the post of hundreds of people just telling "yep, I just received a normal update, nothing special"?
Daydreamaway said:
Honestly WE DON'T CARE. You don't need to make a post everytime you achieve something in life. "Hey guys, just bought a new pair of shoes".
Do you want to flood Mi A1 forums with the post of hundreds of people just telling "yep, I just received a normal update, nothing special"?
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I agree. These posts are useless. That's why it's Android One. There will be updates. Hope the mods close all threada similar to this and leave one thread open.
Time for backup, thanks for info.
How do you even come to a decision "I should make a thread to say i got a security update!"
THIS IS NOT MIUI FORUM! Please search and post in already existing thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/february-update-t3743872) of the same!
Damn that hate tho, you'd be a lot happier if this was Reddit with the downvote, the man opened a thread to share info, it helped me, it will help others, it's a question n answer forum ffs.
Edit: where's the crying Cartman gif
It's NOT about "hating" it's that people seems so bloody eager to flood the forums with similar threads!
There are already at least two-three different "feb udate threads" if not even more...
Try: 1. search, 2. browsing around for two minutes!
Please moderators close this one as well..
JockeSve said:
It's NOT about "hating" it's that people seems so bloody eager to flood the forums with similar threads!
There are already at least two-three different "feb udate threads" if not even more...
Try: 1. search, 2. browsing around for two minutes!
Please moderators close this one as well..
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I disagree and I thank the OP once again for giving me info and exact steps he used. I haven't seen another thread and I'm an average visitor of this subforum, why would I use search? Why would I even think about Feb update? I was thinking about it yesterday, not today, but this post reminded me, for which I'm thankful. OP posted a thread on a subforum, I saw it, others will too, no need for salt, if you really want the post to go down, just don't post a reply and magically the post will dissapear.
Edit: there's a factor of SEO, calling the thread differently will make sure that people searching different terms on Google will run into threads like this. It's 2018, searching for anything will instantly spoonfeed you, why not for mi a1 topics?
I got it too! Without stopping services and broking the phone!
And NOONE REALLY Care!!!
Stop posting stupid threads!
Please use the search button before making same topic. We already have an active thread for this. Please save xda from the same crap that is happening in the Mi Forums.
At least my phone notifies me when the update is available...
Regardless of pointless and repetive threads.
Thread closed as it goes nowhere.
Also there are many thread regarding the same topic
@[OP] please search before posting.
Regards,
Vatsal.