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How about creating an Epix forum?

I've got an Epix but i'm not sure where i should go to discuss about it?

this site is for HTC only devices
theres a forum in my signature for non HTC devices

I second this.
HTC only huh? well the website is xda-developers, not htc-deverlopers. i dont think the site would go down if a Samsung subforum was created.

leoingle said:
I second this.
HTC only huh? well the website is xda-developers, not htc-deverlopers.
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Not "htc-deverlopers"? Read the first line on the first page of our site: http://www.xda-developers.com
This site is about certain PDA-phones, made by a firm called HTC in Taiwan.
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i dont think the site would go down if a Samsung subforum was created.
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Why only only a samsung forum, don't forget LG , E-ten etc etc etc..
This site is already crowded with HTC devices, there are only few members who donate to pay for the bandwith we are using (and there aren't a lot of banner-clicks).
If we would also add non-HTC devices this site would become too large, and unmanageble.
So yes, this site would go down if we had to add every device running WinMo.
This sort of discussion has been done several times and the answer is still the same.
Therefore I'll close this thread.

XDA Sister Site for All Android MFG's

Hello all,
With how big the buzz is on the new Moto Droid, and how awesome the reviews have been on it so far, I'm hoping the modding community would attack it like a wolf on a sheep.
The question of the day though, is where will the modders conglomerate? It's not a HTC phone, so of course it wouldn't be on XDA (though I wish it was, because the android community here is first class awesome).
Why not create a sister site of XDA called droid-developers.com (or any name really, i wrote this because android-developers.com is taken). We could move all of the android forums and posts over to the sister site (which would definitely save bandwidth here on XDA), and that way the devs can have a one stop area for all android development, not just HTC phones. They could then just create new forums for other phones, like the liquid a1, motorola droid, samsung galaxy, etc..
If we have different sites for different manufacturers, the dev and mod community will be broken apart on different sites, whereas they could all be centrally located on one site.
Having all the android devs in one location not only helps form a community, but it also makes it a one stop location for everything android modding and developing. Others have tried doing so, but each attempt failed because there was no backing. If XDA made the site, it would have the backing of XDA, and with them moving all the current android forums over to the new site, it would be instant 100% backing, as that is where the devs would go for their current projects that are already posted, and any new projects.
As it stands now, there is a different forum for dream/magic, yet a lot of the posts get double posted in each because they are applicable to each. when someone is working on an application, do they choose to put it in the Dream section, Magic section, or Hero section? With it's own complete forum, there could be a general app section, etc..
Lets use an example. The Samsung Galaxy. It was the second android phone released. It's a great phone, but because it's not made by HTC, and therefore has no place on XDA, there is no modding community for it at all. A great device (and really the only one with a good amount of internal storage) has no hopes for the modding future because there is no central location for devs to conglomerate. If it was made by HTC, it would have flourished in the modding community simply because it could be discussed and worked on here at XDA.
The main thing, is they're modding Android, not the specific device. Sure each device has it's own quirks, but Android as a whole is what the topic is about. Why limit it to just HTC phones?
So please, if you agree that this will help the android community, vote in the poll, and voice your opinion by posting in this thread.

Well, as I find the proposal fair enough I've voted yes, but I'm not at all convinced about that domain.
If you intend to move devs from this site (which is well known in the android scene) to a new one, and you use as a reason that this was htc specific, you can't possibly try to name the new site droid-developers in direct reference to a motorola phone.

it wasn't used for a motorola reference. android-developers.com is already taken, as is android-devs.com.
If you have any other suggestions for domain names please post them.
Edit: fixed the first post to reflect what i stated here about the name

Are the mods here not going to create a section for this phone?

There will be no section for The Droid, Galaxy, Cliq, Liquid A1, etc.. because they are not HTC phones. XDA is for HTC phones only.

PCTechNerd said:
There will be no section for The Droid, Galaxy, Cliq, Liquid A1, etc.. because they are not HTC phones. XDA is for HTC phones only.
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Have the mods said this somewhere?

livejamie said:
Have the mods said this somewhere?
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Lol, it's the origins of XDA. Look at all the phones listed on the forum. They're all HTC phones. XDA is another name for an older htc phone. This site was made and is used only for HTC phones.

PCTechNerd said:
There will be no section for The Droid, Galaxy, Cliq, Liquid A1, etc.. because they are not HTC phones. XDA is for HTC phones only.
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then why is there xperia x1

JJbdoggg said:
then why is there xperia x1
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Because the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 was made by HTC.

How about making an Android section on this forum that has every Android device, HTC or not? Still under the XDA-Developers.com domain though.

PCTechNerd said:
Because the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 was made by HTC.
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doh should have checked it out

Tawm said:
How about making an Android section on this forum that has every Android device, HTC or not? Still under the XDA-Developers.com domain though.
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That wouldn't work also, as it would make the main site very clustered. the current per phone forum layout is great, and I would hope the new site would maintain the same layout. Each phone definitely needs it's own forum for hardware hacks (like rooting, SPL's, custom ROM's, etc..) but with all Android devices in one place, it's easier for the community to discuss, mod, etc.. from device to device.

you got another yes here. i would like to see all android being supported.

I too would like to see all Android supported. Especially seeings how a lot of the development will apply to most devices.
I personally hope for a new site to offload some traffic. With android coming to more carriers there is bound to be much heavier traffic.

XDA has been invaluable to me since I got my titan a few years back.
As I have been considering the DROID as an upgrade, I would feel much better about that choice knowing it had a great community to support it despite not being an HTC device.

The same could apply to Windows Mobile though. There are great WinMo devices that aren't supported by the xda-dev's. They can only do so much.

I ststed this in another thread. ModMyMoto will have a section for Droid and Cliq. As far as the others Im sure a site such as PPCGeeks will have the other devices covered.
But I wouldnt be chosing a phone based on the presence of a forum. There will always be someone modding a device if it exists, and finding info is easy enough with google.
If all the devices were located on the same forum, you would have all kinds of tardos flashing files to incorrect devices.

If youve been on XDA for a while you know that these conversations come and go. XDA does their thing, they are the big dogs on the block so its not a big deal if it takes another site to fill in the gaps that XDA cant cover.
I post most of my work on alldroid.org because I would like to use that site for software related things and then use XDA for hardware related things for my G1. I think once more non-HTC phones hit the stores there will be a big influx of people looking for a site to mod on and I dont think XDA will be able to support it unless they dramatically change their ways.

Was going through my past subscriptions and I came upon this thread. Oh how the tides have changed

Ahhh this brings back so many memories. It's great to see how much XDA has progressed over the years!

Motorola Droid forum on XDA

I sure love the XDA site and am sad to have to look elsewhere once I pick up my Droid today. Is there any chance of XDA getting a forum for it on here?
I know that it's normally a HTC only site, but the Sony Ericcson X1 has it's own forum. I assume that's not made by HTC?

pcm2a said:
I sure love the XDA site and am sad to have to look elsewhere once I pick up my Droid today. Is there any chance of XDA getting a forum for it on here?
I know that it's normally a HTC only site, but the Sony Ericcson X1 has it's own forum. I assume that's not made by HTC?
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Wrong. X1 is made by HTC, that is why it has a forum. No Non-HTC devices here.

Gotcha, thanks for clearing that up for me, even if it is a humongous bummer
Long Live XDA.

Understood the Droid is not an HTC device, so anyone know of an XDA-like forum for Droid users?
I really thought about waiting for an HTC device, but the only one on the horizon is the Dragon/Passion and still too little information is known on that.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/
This seems to be the largest so far

phamous said:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/
This seems to be the largest so far
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WARNING
that site is an absolute zoo D;
noobs everywhere asking the most basic android questions
HOWEVER, they've already established a couple threads on rooting the droid.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4902566 also talking about this topic.
Like I said there, any mods have an opinion on the possibility of establishing a Droid forum?

ajm144k said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4902566 also talking about this topic.
Like I said there, any mods have an opinion on the possibility of establishing a Droid forum?
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as the admins have stated in the past, this site is for HTC devices only.

I am working on establishing one. If anyone wants to help It would be appreciated Especially anyone here from XDA
http://www.motoandroid.info
For Droid & Cliq / Dex users

Hmm..
What about a group of forums for the Eris (HTC Desire) which IS obviously made by HTC? Or should we keep posting in the Hero CDMA forums?

Anyone know an answer to my above post?
Anyone know an answer to my above post?

why there is no motorola android device forum ?

motorola is a big player for android world now. I am a little surprised that I can not find any Motorola android device forum(like Motorola milestone) here. why?

XDA was and is a community of developers for HTC devices. They have done much in the way of Android and Windows Mobile development, but it has alway centered around the HTC hardware.

seems to make sense.
but I found special device forum for Sony-Ericsson, Acer, Samsung and LG here.
I suggest Motorola should also deserve one.

Would be nice to have a device forum for the Milestone and Droid

Second that... err, Third

i agree.
although this forum has been mainly for HTC devices, it is now pretty much a staple for all android devices. with that said, i think we should have a forum dedicated to the motorola droid/milestone.

I agree too, I would love too see a Milestone section...it would be soooo beneficial to the device!

fl4r3 said:
I agree too, I would love too see a Milestone section...it would be soooo beneficial to the device!
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+1 ...............

mrchu001 said:
i agree.
although this forum has been mainly for HTC devices, it is now pretty much a staple for all android devices. with that said, i think we should have a forum dedicated to the motorola droid/milestone.
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What about the Cliq?

Also +1
The Motorola Droid can't be missed on this forum.

+4 would be great to see an Motorola Sub forum

Of course there should, one third of Android phones are Motorola Droid/Milestone after all.

+1 for milestone forum.
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seriously. this is long overdue. i was using this site since i had my motorola Q9h, then my cliq, and now my milestone.

nokuta said:
seems to make sense.
but I found special device forum for Sony-Ericsson, Acer, Samsung and LG here.
I suggest Motorola should also deserve one.
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While I think adding a Motorola Droid forum would be beneficial, all the phone/forums listed above are actually built by HTC for other companies. (which is why they have a forum here at xda)

But would still be nice for a xda forum, all the devs here would make it well worth while
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+1...+1...+1

I agree. I was quite surprised when I couldn't find a Motorola Droid section. Although it's not an HTC device, it still deserves it's own section and it would have a strong community backing it up.

pingels said:
While I think adding a Motorola Droid forum would be beneficial, all the phone/forums listed above are actually built by HTC for other companies. (which is why they have a forum here at xda)
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Really? I wasn't aware that Acer, LG, Samsung etc. Android devices were built by HTC!
Are you sure of that?
BTW, +1 for a Droid/Milestone sub forum.

+1 here.
Would definitely love to see a Droid forum.

Petition to get HTC to unlock bootlaoders

If you haven't all ready signed this, get your butt in to gear click the link and get it signed http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/
Sent from my HTC Vision

Signed it. Thanks for linking.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/htc/update-on-bootloaders/10150305151453084
everyone sign it... htc are apparently rethinking there policies so keep it up!!!

Would it be in bad idea to post this in the all the dev sections across xda. To get maximum coverage?
Wonder how quickly I would get banned?
Sent from my HTC Vision

Signed and shared.

well its a dev community... what htc are doing is trying to stop third party development on htc devices...
ive already suggested this to the front page

leehopley said:
well its a dev community... what htc are doing is trying to stop third party development on htc devices...
ive already suggested this to the front page
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I'm PM'd a mod about getting it the front page too. And made it my sig.
Just to go off topic for a sec, my battery is being weird. I took of charge and it was on 75% that was about an hour ago, I have been constantly on xda since and it hasn't dropped. Strange, not complaining though.
UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS

http://wakeuphtc.blogspot.com/
UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS

Sorry guys, we do not write about petitions.

But surely this is an issue that would diectly effect the future of XDA.
UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS

Vote with your wallet -> stop buying their phones.

cjward23 said:
But surely this is an issue that would diectly effect the future of XDA.
UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS
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It will certainly affect the HTC part of xda!

How big a dent would that really make on global sales though. We are a small minority.
UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS

madindehead said:
It will certainly affect the HTC part of xda!
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Which is a fairly big part of xda.
UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS

cjward23 said:
How big a dent would that really make on global sales though. We are a small minority.
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Matter of principle. Exactly the same like I will not ever buy anything from Sony. As for the dents, couple thousands of users x $$$ -> millions of USD. But that besides the point. Screaming "oh, HTC sucks for locking our phones" and buying their products at the same time just does not make sense.
(Do not take this wrong, bad PR can do wonders sometimes, so... nothing wrong with petitions.)

I found this on Engadget. This should prove more effective:
Express your feelings by contacting HTC.
[email protected] Senior Director Enterprise Business Unit Americas
[email protected] Chairman
[email protected] Chief Marketing Officer, HTC Corporation
[email protected] Senior Public Relations Manager at HTC 425-679-5328
[email protected] COO of HTC
[email protected] Board Member of HTC
[email protected] CEO
[email protected] VP HTC
[email protected] Chief Innovation Officer
Brent Groome, Chief Executive-Customer Operations, at 843-369-8393 or [email protected]
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cjward23 said:
Would it be in bad idea to post this in the all the dev sections across xda. To get maximum coverage?
Wonder how quickly I would get banned?
Sent from my HTC Vision
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That's perfectly fine. Just post in general sections and not the development section. The more signatures the better. You wouldn't get banned. This is what xda is all about.

cjward23 said:
Would it be in bad idea to post this in the all the dev sections across xda. To get maximum coverage?
Wonder how quickly I would get banned?
Sent from my HTC Vision
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mattfmartin said:
That's perfectly fine. Just post in general sections and not the development section. The more signatures the better. You wouldn't get banned. This is what xda is all about.
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No No No! DO NOT create multiple threads! That is against the rules. Be patient, 1 thread in General is all that is needed. Post more and they will start to be closed.

mattfmartin said:
That's perfectly fine. Just post in general sections and not the development section. The more signatures the better. You wouldn't get banned. This is what xda is all about.
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I was kind of joking about posting in dev sections, I know the rules unlike a lot of people here. And I did originally post tthis in the Vision forums after seeing it in off topic, but TheRomMistress moved it
UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS

cjward23 said:
I was kind of joking about posting in dev sections, I know the rules unlike a lot of people here. And I did originally post tthis in the Vision forums after seeing it in off topic, but TheRomMistress moved it
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Damn skippy I moved it