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*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!!*!*!*!*!*!*ROM development Rules*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!

Please only post:
- ROM Development discussion
- ROM releases
- ROM issues WITHIN their release thread
- ROM ideas
PLEASE nothing else....
all "Help upgrading"
"My ..... help"
WILL BE moved to Herald Mobile 6!!!!
This is only for releasing and developing ROMs
thanks​

Please follow the rules!!
NO questions to general problems
I will move EVERY post NOT regarding ROM development.
NO:
- Help flashing
- problem with xy
ONLY ROM related posts please...ALL other in Herald Mobile 6!!!!
Thanks​

I had this same problem on a forum that I moderate. My solution worked extremely well, though. Every time someone created a thread that was not on topic, I just locked it. I didn't peruse the thread (except for the first post, on occasion, if the thread title was ambiguous). I didn't care where the discussion had gone. No post explaining why it was locked. I didn't move it. I ignored any PMs to me about it being locked (and created a sticky entitled, "Why was my thread locked?!" for those people to read).
This worked fantastically because (1) regular forum members stopped posting in threads that were not on topic, and (2) irregular members stepped up the quality of their posts because they were forced to read the rules.
So that's my suggestion. I'm willing to do it for you if you guys are in need of assistence.

[Q] Can I open this thread?

I'm an experienced user, i've been using roms on my old 32A Magic phone for a while never had to ask stuff really, but now I have a problem with the new CM7.2 ROM and I really wanted to ask something in the proper thread but since I didn't have the previleges I have to open a thread and post stuff to reach to minimum number of posts. Sorry for inconvinience dear mods.

can post now a lot of posts?
just to reach the 10 min? Hope so. Don't wanna spam but I really need this issue resolved/answered.

any mods there??? please answer

First off, starting threads to complain about the 10 post rule is just silly. The mods will most likely delete it and you'll be back to 0.
Secondly, if you have a question then just search the Q&A forum for your device, and if it's not already asked then start a thread there.
Personally, I hate people asking questions about ROMs and the like outside of the original dev thread. I think the 10 post rule should only apply to creating threads in the dev forums, not posting.
But I digest.
As I said - the Q&A forum is apparently the correct place for this.

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A

thanks for the replies.

can you please provide me with a link to the Q&A thread? I searched Q&A Magic and it didnt come up with any thread other than the developers, on wich I cant post yet. Thanks guys.

punpanonicus said:
can you please provide me with a link to the Q&A thread? I searched Q&A Magic and it didnt come up with any thread other than the developers, on wich I cant post yet. Thanks guys.
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Wow - there's no Q&A forum. How bizarre!
Anyway, search and (if needed) create a thread in the general forum instead...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=492

Archer said:
Personally, I hate people asking questions about ROMs and the like outside of the original dev thread. I think the 10 post rule should only apply to creating threads in the dev forums, not posting.
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I agree..it's pain in the arse..i understand the reasoning but when you've worked in IT or have some semblance of knowledge it's very frustrating and makes no sense when it's a comment about a thread it should be within the thread...i shouldn't have to jump thru hoops first to show that i can post...it surely can't be worse than some of the other crap i've seen people posting..esp when it's already been answered earlier in the thread...that's just lasy...or dare i say it..stupid

Q&A Threads Referencing Development -- Link to ROM/Kernel/App Please

A little ask of OPs of Q&A threads referencing something in Development -- In the lead post, would you put a link to the ROM/kernel/app thread in the Development section?
Often I find out about something I might want to flash from the Q&A thread. It would be nice to be able to just click and go there. Even people already using whatever the thread is about could more easily get updated versions, for example.

Good idea....

User experience

I think I'm an experienced user and I want to ask why my Sesnsation with CM10.1 KANG by albinoman887 detects RIL as unknown, but I can't because I have to write 10 posts outside development section, I have to spam?!

lukers-luk said:
I think I'm an experienced user and I want to ask why my Sesnsation with CM10.1 KANG by albinoman887 detects RIL as unknown, but I can't because I have to write 10 posts outside development section, I have to spam?!
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No you ask in your devices Q&A forums. You dont need to spam the threads. Questions dont belong in the development forum or threads. Mainly a basic question like that.

lukers-luk said:
I think I'm an experienced user and I want to ask why my Sesnsation with CM10.1 KANG by albinoman887 detects RIL as unknown, but I can't because I have to write 10 posts outside development section, I have to spam?!
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WTF is it with people? You've been a member of the forum for 4 months now and haven't bothered to post once, to attempt to help another user, even to say "Hello" in the relevant thread?
You DO NOT need to spam. What you want to ask is a QUESTION, so how about asking it in the Q&A forum for your device?
The DEVELOPMENT thread that you so badly want to post in is supposed to be reserved for DEVELOPMENT posts, not for questions.

[Q]Is there any difference between Asia and Brazil Lollipop?

I've asked this once on Q&A thread but got no answers,
i just wanna know if there is any advantages to having the asian version as my device originally had asian firmware.

maxxblade said:
I've asked this once on Q&A thread but got no answers,
i just wanna know if there is any advantages to having the asian version as my device originally had asian firmware.
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There is no particular difference between those two, just the release region. But the features are the same and everything else is identical.

Yes
Network symbol (H&E) is smaller in Asian retail. Also no indication of network type when data is disabled just an exclamatory symbol, in Brazilian version it is in grey color.
Also in Brazilian ROM tower name is shown below network provider name but in Asian retail that option is not available.

So no real difference then,just some aesthetic differences.
No reason for me to install asian fw then,thank you!

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As you point out, its already been asked by you in the Q&A section by you. Please remember rule 5 and 15 of the xda rules.
5. Create a thread or post a message only once.
As a large forum, we don't need unnecessary clutter. You're free to edit your message as you like, so if you do not receive an answer, revisit your message and see if you can describe your problem better. Not everyone is online at the same time so it might take a while before you receive an answer. (Also refer to Rule 16)
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15. Keep threads / posts on-topic
Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is that 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 Help & Troubleshooting Forums - For all question / request threads and posts. If there is no Q&A Help & Troubleshooting forum, use the General Forum of the relevant device
•Accessories Forum - For posts related to accessories relevant to the device
•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 the posting of Themes and / or Apps as well as announcements & discussions including modifications made to Themes and Apps.
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Thread moved to Q&A as well