In case you're not familiar, dropbox is a free service that provides 2.5gb of FREE online storage. It is is nice to be able to back up and access from any computer in the world your most important files(and now it automatically backs up every photo you take with an android phone)
Essentially what it does is put a folder on your computer which you can move files to. Any file in that folder is automatically uploaded to their server, which you can get at any time. It will also sync between multiple computers or smartphones.
I just thought I'd share because it's a service I can't live without, and it certainly provides piece of mind to have everything important backed up. I keep my resume, car titles, etc, on there, as well as my entire e-book library.
If you're interested in trying it, please click the link below and we both get an extra 500mb of storage space when you sign up.
Sorry, already do, and it's one of those things that board the "Can/can't live without" line pretty narrowly.
As long as there's a computer or relatively fast network around, you'll never have a moment when all your vacation pictures or that important spreadsheet is unavailable ;D
Of course I use Dropbox! But, I won't post an invite link, like you did.
There's also Box.net. I signed up at the right day and got 50 GB. If you use an app called FolderSync, you can sync effortless too.
Yes. I just got a mail from them that refer a friend and they will add 500 mb storage to your account. Max up to 16 GB. I have never gone beyond 2 gb lol.
Yup have been for years sorry though but i think the posting of dropbox referrals is a kinda gray area in the rules on the site...
Works really well with Titanium Back Up on an Android phone. Just don't have to worry about hradware problems loosing data and progs. The free 2.5 gb is more than enough for that.
Nope.
Tbh, as much as I like the fact you are giving people info on dropbox and its usefulness, I'm not so keen on you posting your referral link. If we allow one, then others will also post similar threads. What I suggest is you:
A.) Add referral link to your sig
Or
B.) Add it to your rom/theme/mod/etc thread's OP (if you have one) as a thank/donate type item.
For the above reasons I ask you to remove the referral link in OP. If not removed within 24 hrs I shall remove it myself and may be forced to issue a punishment, which I do not want to do. I hope you understand
Ta
Rick
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You can lead a fool to wisdom but you can't make him think! XDA, mobile wisdom, not a n00b feeding ground!!
i just register dropbox and will give a try to use it
Of course I use it! I've an student account so I've got double space on it.
The integration with Android smartphones and the computer is simply awesome.
I've got a Box account also because there was a promotion few weeks ago, if you installed the box app on our android phones they give us a 50GB account so, it's pretty awesome also
I use it . Thanks for the tip on Box .
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Yeah, i've been using dropbox for 2 years now, as far as i can say it saved my life a couple of times
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THIS WOULD BE A FREE SERVICE, OFFERED TO ALL XDA-MEMBERS
alright, while sitting in the xda IRC somebody complained about everyone using rapidsahre links, them dying, and the need for a new XDA posting service.
this coupled with the completely empty XDA ftp, we got to talking. Chainfire suggested using usenet for the roms/files/whatever. he said he attempted to get it more widely used years ago, but nobody really cared.
now, my thought is i setup a webUI frontend for the xda usenet group, and make it alot like the current xda-ftp stucture is. simple uploading, simple downloading. no real knowedlge of usenet needed to do it, and the files would be good for at least a year on the servers.
maybe even write a FTP frontend for the group.
what are your guy's thoughts on this. no download limits, no YOU HAVE TO WAIT 9HOURS TO DOWNLOAD ANOTHER ROM, no YOURE ALREADY DOWNLOADING A FILE LOLWAIT, no random deletions of files, uncensored content uploading(you can figure what that means), and super-fast downloading of ROMs, with a que.
we need your thoughts on this project.
edit:
usenet is a pay service, however the concept of this is to provide a free frontend for the usenet posts to the xda community. IT WILL BE FREE.
IT WILL BE FREE
I'm pdbogen, and I approve of this message.
/me is in favor and would love to help make this happen somehow.
posting in an epic thread
i believe this is a genius plan. I SHALL HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN!
I'm all for faster file transfers and less "LOL YOU BETTER WAIT BECAUSE YOU'RE A NOOB" messages.
Who would be supplying the servers? And how much would it cost to set up?
between me and turbzy, we have enough resources/servers to handle a good 3 mirrors of the setup, so we're good on the money/servers.
we just have to write the webinterface and get people to use it.
if you and the freenode crew whip up something good and badass, i will aggressively promote it on my heavily-trafficked websites
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very nice idea indeed, just what xda was missing =]
This sounds awesome, I say go for it!
me and turbzy will start work on this as soon as we get a few uploaders/chefs willing to use the new system in place of rapidshare.
it's toomuch work to just write and then have wasted because nobody uses it.
the idea is, we're going to maybe write a built in FTP server. so as far as uploading is concerned to upload a file you'll
a) go to the site, and be presented with a upload form. just select the zip/rar and press upload. it'll upload to the multiple backend servers, and give you a direct link. OR possible upload it to a few other options, im thinking maybe add a rapidshare+mediafire+multiple FTP mirrors.
or b) connect to our custom FTP server and upload the file that way. after the file is completed, it will upload it to the other servers and give you the direct url. i'll make a more simplistic description later.
all in all, everyone i've talked ot about the idea thinks its genius. help us get people on board=
oh also, i'm thinking there may be a registration system needed for uploading. it's unfortunate we couldnt just sync it with the XDA login system, but it'll be needed to post verified files. it'd be better for file organization and whatnot.
then again, we may be able to sync with the XDA userdatabase if it gets big enough.
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oh also, i'm thinking there may be a registration system needed for uploading. it's unfortunate we couldnt just sync it with the XDA login system, but it'll be needed to post verified files. it'd be better for file organization and whatnot.
then again, we may be able to sync with the XDA userdatabase if it gets big enough.
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I doubt Flar and company would let you touch the user database. However, maybe they could host the front-end on their servers? For example: fileshare.xda-developers.com
That would then interact with all your middleman servers, etc etc.
So the XDA server would just be the front-end, but it would redirect the file to your servers... is this possible?
Or even better, have XDA auth the user (via login to the forums) and then have it redirect to your server with some fun authing stuff. Then you guys don't need the database, but it would still be secure.
yaaaap. that was my idea, just attempt login. much simpler and lord knows precious xda administration wouldnt dare have their hands on a project meant to..actually maintain the files produced by the community!
they won't help us. even if they offered, i think running them seperate from this site is better and safer.
bump because i actually care about the project.
just a thought and i didnt see it covered
how will the virus scanning be implemnted. will you put a system in place at you end so its get scanned after uploadthen accepted or will you be asking the uploaders to scan them.
just a note because im pretty sure the current FTP scans files and lets you know whether the threaten. but if you leave it multiple uploaders then maybe well get ton of viruses littering the database
i am unsure as to how to handle that. thats why im thinking a user database would be useful, somehow mark the legit uploads with a key of some sort. i'll think about that, but im sure we can handle that.
from what ive seen clamav is pretty easy to tack on to whatever system youre using
edit: as for user database integration, all we'd need xda to do is toss a small api on their server that lets us verify accounts and return a userid that we can associate posts with. we wouldn't need actual access to the database
all im saying is yes you can verify the user who uploads the stuff
but we can verify the stuff
there was a problem a while back with ppl adding cracked apps to the ftp and viruses aswell
i don't think we care about cracked apps. thats somewhat the point.
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i don't think we care about cracked apps. thats somewhat the point.
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well I think you should. This isn't a warez site, nor should it be affiliated to anything to do with it.
It sounds more to me like you're trying to set up a new warez service based on the good name of xda-devs!
SugarSync is a single software and service solution that allows you to backup, store, sync (short for synchronize), access, and share all your digital assets (files, photos, music, others.) SugarSync was created with the goal of making it trivial for you to manage all your digital life and to satisfy a wide variety of use cases. The backbone of SugarSync is a real time push synchronization infrastructure that enables all these capabilities. As the end user you just need to worry about setting up you account properly and then enjoying the experience.
You can register HERE, and get additional 500 Mb of free space.
Note: You have to register prior to installing the mobile version.
No linux support. Dropbox has support for windows, mac, linux
which one has bigger free space?
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which one has bigger free space?
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Sugarsync has 5Gb + 500Mb, Dropbox - 2Gb.
Will try this out. If it has better features than Dropbox, ill switch. Will use it for 48 hours.
[ I used my LG Optimus V to send this message ]
I'll probably keep both Dropbox as well as Sugarsync. I have close to 5.5GB free on Dropbox by completing various tasks as well as referrals. So this way I can have 5.5GB on sugarsync as well.
Oh I just love referral spam..
No Linux support is the deal breaker for me
skymera said:
No Linux support is the deal breaker for me
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Yep same here. I found a message somewhere that they had linux support on their roadmap but that was dated in 2009. So......
khaytsus said:
Oh I just love referral spam..
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Before creating this topic I have searched through entire xda-developer forum for this app or site (whatever). There are some posts in HD2 forum or so, and they are year or two old. But I don't have HD2, so I never heard of it. Also, if I had WM I would never go into the Android forum to find some helpful apps or so.
I have also recived the information about the site by the refferal link, but I am thankful to that user, because he gave me the link to really helpful stuff and +500 Mb to my account.
So, your message is spam, not mine.
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Before creating this topic I have searched through entire xda-developer forum for this app or site (whatever). There are some posts in HD2 forum or so, and they are year or two old. But I don't have HD2, so I never heard of it. Also, if I had WM I would never go into the Android forum to find some helpful apps or so.
I have also recived the information about the site by the refferal link, but I am thankful to that user, because he gave me the link to really helpful stuff and +500 Mb to my account.
So, your message is spam, not mine.
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Yeah, sure, you're just looking for people to sign up to increase your quota. Thus, you are spamming this forum for referrals. Be honest about it at least.
But last time I checked, it didn't do proper sync with the android counterpart. Just syncs the data on the PC. Meaning I can add files on the PC end and expect them not to be on my SD card unless I start downloading each of them one by one.
Has that been changed?
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Yeah, sure, you're just looking for people to sign up to increase your quota. Thus, you are spamming this forum for referrals. Be honest about it at least.
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Agree. OP even used a bit.ly link to hide the referral further.
I actually use and like SugarSync. I sync my photos.
But, has anyone looked at the market reviews for this app? It's like 99% referral spam. That's why, in a moderated forum like this, referral spam isn't allowed. Otherwise, this forum could look like that.
If you just want to get the word out, how about edit your original post and remove the referral code?
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But last time I checked, it didn't do proper sync with the android counterpart. Just syncs the data on the PC. Meaning I can add files on the PC end and expect them not to be on my SD card unless I start downloading each of them one by one.
Has that been changed?
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I use it and prefer it over Dropbox.
Mobile photos are synced automatically.
I have my documents, etc., in multiple directories under one directory on the SD card. Open Sugarsync and tap that directory and it syncs everything. Unless I missed something, isn't Dropbox about the same?
Here's mine sugarsync.com/referral?rf=d8w8dqjnqx63k
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Here's mine sugarsync.com/referral?rf=d8w8dqjnqx63k
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*facepalm*
really?..
Thanks for your sharing!
Edit: Opps wrong thread! Ignore!
Hey man thanks for sharing. Bunch of haters in this thread though haha
khaytsus, lexluthor, the usefullness of this thread is confirmed by my "thanks meter" and dozens of registered users through my link. This referral thread is a win-win for me and the user, so leave your acid inside yourself.
Hi everyone,
My blog has become partners with several different android developers, and together we have decided to bring a series of giveaways.
Currently Extended Controls is being given away on my blog, all you have to do to win is visit the link below and leave a comment with your favorite features of the app:
http://www.androidhints.info/2011/05/win-copy-of-extended-controls.html
any questions feel free to ask !
Edit: currently the app is reddit is fun + widgets:
http://www.androidhints.info/2011/05/win-copy-of-reddit-is-fun-widgets.html
just wanted to say that i've updated the contest, you can now earn one entry by posting a comment, and one by simply emailing: [email protected] with the subject "entry".
also check back soon, I will be adding another giveaway, this time featuring another app starting tonight !
nice one, still you email posted is unreachable
550 550-5.1.1 The email account that you tried to reach does not exist. Please try
550-5.1.1 double-checking the recipient's email address for typos or
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I'm not sure why that'd be, I've received other entries..
Also I would like to announce the next giveaway here on xda:
5 Reddit is fun + Widgets
Just providing another update:
Our first giveaway was over, however it lead to some rule changes about giveaways. In order to leave a comment you need a google account, if you don't have one you can still leave a comment as anonymous, however remember to leave your email ! If you don't want to comment you can send an email to [email protected] answering the same question.
currently we have the app Reddit is Fun + Widgets being given away, to enter leave a comment answering what subreddit is going to be your favorite once you get the application.
http://www.androidhints.info/2011/05/win-copy-of-reddit-is-fun-widgets.html
I think this thread is COMPLETELY off-topic for this forum.
It reeks of advertising your blog, and nothing else.
5hi7h34d said:
I think this thread is COMPLETELY off-topic for this forum.
It reeks of advertising your blog, and nothing else.
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I'm sorry if that's how you feel, I thought I was helping out the community by providing legit access to paid apps and games, which might other wise be stolen. From there people who like the apps will spread word to their friends, generating much more income in theory.
Why don't hold the giveaway here on xda? Seems like you want to generate traffic to your blog and harvest email addresses. You didn't even describe how winners are selected.
I only require emails to contact them if they've won. I don't use the emails for anything else.
Winners are selected at random, I posted that in the initial giveaway and forgot to put it in the second. I use random.org to generate a winner.
As for posting this on XDA, I use the blog because I don't always have apps to giveaway, so in the meantime I update it with other articles. This takes some time and energy on my part as well, corresponding with dozens of developers trying to work out some deal, so yes I do hope it generates traffic.
Your not actually giving them away,people need to win them..the title is misleading.
No, the apps are being given away, there are just limited copies available so it's only fair that the winner is choosen randomly.
http://mhamptontech.com/sgs4g/
I am working to create an archive of all roms, source code, modems, and kernels for the Galaxy S 4G. I am adding them as I download them and am working to make this a complete source for everything related to this phone. This site will remain up forever and will provide people with whatever they need.
If developers would like to use this to host their roms I can create an FTP account for them upon request, or I will add it within a few days of it's post in the forums. The only thing I ask is that people don't post links to these roms in other locations and instead link to the forum post of the developer. Support our developers!
I have plenty of space and bandwidth to host anything and everything, but if developers use their FTP to host non-Android things their account will be removed. Also donations are always appreciated as server space costs money!
I would love to have an ftp. I have been having space issues everywhere. Could you PM me when you have it set up?
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Sure thing airfluip I'll get to that as soon as I have FTP working properly.
I'll be working on filling in everything over the next few days. After that if there is anything I don't have there feel free to make requests.
not trying to knock your suggestion cause i think its a great idea, but this should be in the general section and not the dev section. believe it or not, but the devs do check that section every so often. one thing i would like to ask though is, how much space and bandwidth do you actually have, cause if its limited, there might be some issues since the dev work gets downloaded from here A LOT and with updates and all that, it will just eat at your bw. also with the space, if devs keep developing more roms/scripts/kernels or whatever they develope, that too will get eaten up. like i said though, i think its a great idea and if you would like, pm me or hit me up on gtalk [[email protected]] and maybe we can talk about this some more.
agreed.....
Space I have 60GB, and I have another server with 250GB that I can overflow to if necessary. Bandwidth, I have 2TB, and another server that has 3TB if it runs out. I'm not going down without a fight .
Also, if this should be in general. A mod can move it .
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Space I have 60GB, and I have another server with 250GB that I can overflow to if necessary. Bandwidth, I have 2TB, and another server that has 3TB if it runs out. I'm not going down without a fight .
Also, if this should be in general. A mod can move it .
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well, i have an offer for you then. like i said though, either pm me or hit me up on gtalk as i don't wanna post anything here. trust me when i say you'll most likely not turn it down.
thanks for the offer man but ill prob pass on this as i keep my stuff on source forge
So tomorrow everything will be up at sgs4g.codedgraphx.info (droidmyst's server) with a mirror at sgs4g.mhamptontech.com\
Any devs who want ftp talk to droidmyst.
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Any devs who want ftp talk to droidmyst.
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here's the deal guys. any devs who want ftp access to my server, just pm me. same rules will apply when uploading. what i'll probably be doing is create seperate folders for each dev who wants access and set it up so they only can access that folder via ftp, that way there won't be any accidental deleting from other devs. so if you want access, pm me here or hit me up on my gtalk [[email protected]]
droidmyst said:
here's the deal guys. any devs who want ftp access to my server, just pm me. same rules will apply when uploading. what i'll probably be doing is create seperate folders for each dev who wants access and set it up so they only can access that folder via ftp, that way there won't be any accidental deleting from other devs. so if you want access, pm me here or hit me up on my gtalk [[email protected]]
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Yes... "Accidental" deleting... Muahahaha.
This makes me so happy, awesome work. I had the same thought a few months ago, except my thought was to build it into an app for easy navigation and downloading. (I usually cwm flash from sd downloads)
This site semi-eliminates the need, but also would make it easier to build since there are clean direct links for download. Any objections to me toying around with that? Or if any other devs want to run with my idea, that's cool.. (understanding that it was intended to be a free app for us xda sgs4g users.)
currently i have only one person who wants to use my host. not bad since we've only started this a few days ago. as of right now, i'm currently playing with some flash templates for the home page to make it look good. there's nothing special there now, but i'll be updating it as i get my flash skills perfected once again. its been a while since i've played with flash. see you all around.
I Haven't seen anyone address the recent actions of the government cracking down on the hosting sites. i just tried to see if could download a rom, and as i suspected most hosting sites are now restricted ( probably all under investigation, megaupload.com being the only one i know of getting shut down.)
anyway the question that i am trying to get across is,
Is there a hosting site that is safe to use for roms, or might roms have to go the torrent route(i would hate to see that)?
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pardon my mistake i had many tabs open and thought i was in the questions one, should have made the extra check.
my Apologies .
Personally I've been using Mediafire since a very long time..
Xphazer said:
Personally I've been using Mediafire since a very long time..
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im not quite sure where mediafiles servers are located, since the whole pipa and sopa thing happened, Hosting sites are getting restriced on what they can do, ( i am under asumption that they are under investigation) one example is :
- x x x.filesonic.com/file/OHSIyxs - replace the x's with w's
Have you tried DemonFile.com?
It's a new file hosting service with large file upload sizes.
Great for rom uploads.
k4p741nkrunch said:
Have you tried DemonFile.com?
It's a new file hosting service with large file upload sizes.
Great for rom uploads.
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