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I am trying my hardest to give back to the community that got me started in the first place...
But lately, I am burned out by the endless complains and repetitions of same questions / answers which I have already stated clearly in my OPs....
Anyways... going to take a break from all this for a while...
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all i can say is thanks for everything you have givin us!!! i love your work and the fact that you are so hands on with all of us, even the people that are too lazy to read and learn before they ask the same effin questions over and over again... but you have to remember, that you are doing this for free and take time for number 1, YOU!!! i have no complaints about a break from the nonestop dev'ing you have been giving to us, i will be looking forward to your comeback...
btw, did ya get my donation?
its all cool faux go take a break everyone needs one every once in a while to get some motivation back so thanks for all the goodness and block all the complainers out. they just whinny little kids anyways. if we could we would donate for vacation for you
No sweat, everybody needs some off time. Those complaints and repetitive questions are unfortunately unavoidable because not everyone here is as technically/technologically inclined as the rest. Those of us who are truly appreciate your work and will miss you until you come back.
Take your time. I love your kernels I can wait. To bad alot of people don't bother reading.
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Faux, love all the work you do! Never had any issues with any of your kernels/ROMS and everything runs so smooth. Its understandable to take a break every once in a while to stay sane. Just dont over-do it and take a load off. Hope you enjoy your 'you time' and wish the best. Cant wait to see you back!
take a break Faux. Don't let it get to you
You deserve it. Thanks for the work you have done. Hope to see you back soon.
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Kinda been expecting this. You were a machine.
If you don't come back I hope the work you put in helps you in future endeavors.
I'll broken record what everyone has already said....what you've done in the past month or so is insane, you def deserve a break. Thanks a ton for all your work.
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I think the reasons you've already pointed out are why we loose some devs and others form groups. I think it's great that you've joined up with Team Royal, but at the same time I think the group may be taking on too much for it's size. What are there now six team royal roms? I don't know what things look like behind the scenes but that seems like a lot in such a short amount of time. At any rate you guys need a PR front man to take care of the *****ing and moaning and redundant questions while you do what the rest of us can't. Not that I'm volunteering, sorry I just can't spare the time.
Being a server at a restuarant I can kinda relate to this. The more tables your asigned to, the more your brain has to work lol, and also u kinda get stressed out because u have a person over here who complained about thier food and another here crying about not having enough ice in their soda lol. Even if your doing the best u can
you and team royal work hard no doubt about that, maybe their could be an option in the front page of each forum where the main questions about specific roms are already answerd. Idk just a thought
But mainly the brain does need rest at times!!!!!!!!! Especialy at a high level velocity u guys go on lol.... Devs are awesome, god bless
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Being a server at a restuarant I can kinda relate to this. The more tables your asigned to, the more your brain has to work lol, and also u kinda get stressed out because u have a person over here who complained about thier food and another here crying about not having enough ice in their soda lol. Even if your doing the best u can
you and team royal work hard no doubt about that, maybe their could be an option in the front page of each forum where the main questions about specific roms are already answerd. Idk just a thought
But mainly the brain does need rest at times!!!!!!!!! Especialy at a high level velocity u guys go on lol.... Devs are awesome, god bless
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Gimme mah steak dinner. I wont it naow!
@OP -
Do what ever it takes man, I cant wait to have my PayPal unblocked so I can start donating again!(they found out I was underage lol).
You deserve a break bro. You have MORE than contributed to the community.
Your work is a standing beacon and amazing.
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You really do deserve a break, you've put a whole lot of time and effort into put work.
Enjoy your break
Thanks for all your hard work you will be missed enjoy your break bro
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Take that much needed break bro..even superman takes days off, lol.
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Faux, just wanted to say that I appreciate what you have done. You have really pushed the boundaries of what our phones can do. You and your work are second to none!
Noob here saying thanks. I have read a lot of your posts on dev and Wow. Go make yourself some money!
everybody else sums it up. thank you, faux. i hope you enjoy yourself.
your kernels are second to none!
Man I gotta say that I am VERY proud to be part of the captivate community. We have alot of wonderful devs and determined people here! With CM7 and MIUI maturing to a rather stable usable state, and I9000 sourced 2.3.3 roms chugging away, things are just getting better and better here all the time :].
Ditto.
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I love how active and changing it is. It seems like every developer here is always hard at work to perfect and update their work, something other phone communities don't seem quite so set on doing. I only wish I had enough programming experience to contribute more than downloading, enjoying and reporting the occasional bug, because the more bustling the better.
You can also support them by donating
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+1 Awesome scene
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You can also support them by donating
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Broke ass college student, otherwise I would.
+1 This seems to be a very close knit community. The devs are quick to respond to changes in software, and tend to, for the most part, show an inspiring amount of patience. I am Proud to be apart of this.
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Broke ass college student, otherwise I would.
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You can help them out in the forums, if someone asks a question you know the answer to answer it, the devs really appreciate not having to micro manage the thread and while they are busy with rom updates. That is what I did to help out, I'm now a member of team phoenix because of it.
Yeah if it weren't for the overwhelming community support this phone would be utter crap. Thanks to the devs we are all here.
yeah True, I wouldnt have liked my captivate so much if it wasnt for this amazing community, thank you guys so much
I hope to contribute in future, trying to learn eclipse...
Im proud as well. I have had my cappy since launch and its so cool to see how this community has grown, and the support from the chefs is great. Im always up-talking this forum to other owners that i meet that dont know the actual ability this phone has.
Now if it only was a light sabor too....
Same boat as broke ass college student so I do what I can with answering questions too.
I got my Captivate at the beginning of the year and I still flash ROMS updates as much today as when I first got it. Its because of all the choices that we have as well as updates (still can't believe we are able to run Gingerbread) that makes this phone great.
If and when I am ready to upgrade to my next phone, looking at the XDA development for the phone is going to sway my decision.
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Broke ass college student, otherwise I would.
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Can't be that broke if you can afford a captivate and beer. Heh
I gotta say I agree, most the people here are to cool. I haven't asked alot of question because I've taken the advice I've seen many times and read read read lol. But when I have asked I got quick responses and never a hard time for asking. So now I try to answer any questions I know the answer to so I can say I contributed somehow. I'm glad I can be a part of the community
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Faux123 is a developer why xda cannot recognize this beyond comprehension.
One of best devs for this phone
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yea I would like to suck him off
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yea I would like to suck him off
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i only donated money
c19932 said:
yea I would like to suck him off
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WTF!!! I just donate!!
Suprah..."no cyanogen, rom manager still fake flashes the roms thats y for nvidia phones we have to use nvflash"
I am new to this whole scene, but gotta say that the Faux rom is tits....whatever happened, I hope it gets fixed soon.
I agree totally. Faux has personally helped me numerous times and his Kernel, Rom and overall knowledge of the G2X and android platform as a whole pushes him out the din and into the realm of Developer IMO. If he doesn't meet the requirements of being a Dev then very few of the supposed "devs" on here do, yet they still get the recognition. Even after his title was removed he's still working hard on his projects and still helping people.
I don't know what happened or why but it's wrong, Faux was wronged and I think a bit less of XDA for it. I'm sure I'm not the first or last to say this so whatever, just my 2 cents that wasn't asked for.
Seriously, what's up with this?
Any admins or mods care to chime in here with the reasoning behind this? This kind of stuff drives devs away, which you can already see happening.
Members go where devs go, come on xda!
I agree Faux is a very dedicated developer who has helped the community a lot and we should drum up support for him to be Recognized.
my thing is that faux is putting out kernels and roms for more than just this phone and the mods and admin guys and girl cannot recognize him shame on them.
yea he is a super nice guy idk what he could of done for that to happen hes to nice lol, faux is one of the best developers hands down, and yea i said it
I agree. Even though I'm new here, it didn't take me long to realize that Faux is one of the most, if not THE most valued developer for this phone. Most other rom developers include his kernals in their roms that they stamp their own names to...if that's not an endorsement, I don't know what is.
There is always two sides to a story. With that being said, im on his titles side.WE dont know what Faux may or my not have done but if the issue is out side of his work it shouldnt effect the title. Admited I maybe the newest guy on here but without Faux's work my G2x wouldn't.
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Quick Announcement:
CyanogenMod Team has added Apache License 2.0 to many of their files which I have borrowed and modified for my Nexus ROM, so they have kindly asked those who used their code to display their license notices.
I have modified and incorporated their updates to Settings.apk to display all the CyanogenMod licenses in order to comply and give credit to CyanogenMod team's effort and contribution.
Here's a screenshot of the updates.. This is still work in progress (for version 1.2.7 and beyond), once CyanogenMod has completed their license updates to their own releases, my ROM will also display all the appropriate licenses.
BTW, I am taking a break from android for a while, I am going to pick up my guitar lesson again. Android has taken up quite a bit of my free time and I want to get back to my practice (I really suck at playing guitar, but I still want to learn it).
So did CM feel as though Faux wasn't giving credit for their work???? I remember from day one that he always gave credit to CM for all the work that they put in.... I also remember he was forced to change the name of his rom because they were unhappy about it... Seems like they were angry that he was possibly using some of their framework, and were jealous that his rom was receiving way more attention then theirs, leading for them to complain about how he was not giving them the proper credit for work which is why he now has to incorporate these apache license things... Who knows that's just my opinion and if it is the case its BS because like I said before he always gave credit in his threads to the work CM team did... Hopefully Faux gets bored of playing the guitar and playing street fighter and comes back because GOD knows he is needed and wanted here and not just for the G2X but for the android community.
It looks like this under investigation by the mods at this moment and has been for the past few days. Not much more info than that was mentioned since it's between Faux and XDA.
Hopefully this gets settled quickly.
I hope it gets rectified quickly because Faux is the man!!!
Whats the point of this thread? Where is it that it was claimed that he was not a developer? Is it because of the apache licensing that you are all upset?
The only concern that I would have is how the updates are represented from version to version. Looking at the latest release, other than the kernel, none of the changes seem to be any different than that of nightly CM7 but are represented as different or as if written by him. I don't think its intentional and probably just needs to be clarified.
Seriously though, why you all got your panties in a bunch?
Either way, good luck faux... we look forward to seeing you back in the future...
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i know i havnt been around in a while, but that because we got complete morons making the decisions around xda!!!
Dfgas has been working his ass off to get heinz_57 and MIUI working perfectly on our phones but for some jacked up reason, the dumbasses here that call the shots keep rejecting his recognized dev status that he is applying for...wtf xda!!! major fail! I have watched dfgas go from just flashing ****, to making ROMs that we all enjoy so im making this petition to get dfgas the status he deserves, and if he dont get it...then xda can go straight to hell!!!! thats right xda...to hell wuth you if you morons cant give people what they deserve for their hard work around here!!!!
give dfgas recognized developer status!!!
Make dfgas a recognized developer. I have not had anything but positive experiences from him or any of his work. He definately deserves the credit.
Im with ya Tator, give it to him or there's gonna be alot jump ship from here to other sites. That is the ones that haven't already left. He deserves it. He has really done some incredible **** for the mesmerize and showcase. So show some respect and give him the status he deserves. And if you don't. At least let us on what the protocol is to get that status. What does one have to do to get it?
Agree here also
I rely on his experience and knowledge every day. Once a week I'm looking for the next Miui port. Just this week he released two updates to tweak the build to run better, but all the while building Gingerheinz and Heinz57. For him not to get dev status is absolutely insane. I, for along with many others have already made the switch to Rootzwiki and other sites. If XDA gets their shot straight they may be able to salvage what users are willing to come back.
I'll say this, I've done my fair share of porting theme's/rom's, it's definitely not easy to learn and it is a bit of work to get the job done, and there are certain benefits that the recognized developer status would bring such an individual (the ability to open/close your own threads, etc.) however, I was also turned down as recognized developer when I applied awhile back. I personally don't consider myself a dev, but when I was porting themes consistently and having to update them, it would have been of benefit to me. After I got the denial I thought about it and it made sense to me that they wouldn't consider my work true development, since I was simply porting others work and didn't have anything really original that I was maintaining. (I believe they mention giving the developer a webpage to display their original work for example)
Dfgas does great work, and of course we all appreciate it, it's been a fun learning process for all of us to get to this point and without everyone in our IRC chat we wouldn't even be where we are today. But I do understand why he was turned down, and honestly I don't think the fix is to cry out and complain about it, I think the system could use some improvement to include individuals that are denied due to mostly "developing" and porting existing work/themers (why no love for the themers?). There is a definite need for this type of work to help spread the awesomeness that other individuals come up with, for all to enjoy, and if it wasn't for certain people stepping up and doing what's required to get it working on a different model, we would be left in the dark.
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agreed dfgas does great work.
dfgas FOR RECOGNIZED DEV!!!!!
I guess some people are just blind and can't see the amazing work he does (heinz froyo, heinz gingerbread, even gets us miui.) But then again, being blind is why so many devs are leaving this site
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I rely on his experience and knowledge every day? Once a week I'm looking for the next Miui port. Just this week he released two updates to tweak the build to run better, but all the while building Gingerheinz and Heinz57. For him not to get dev status is absolutely insane. I, for along with many others have already made the switch to Rootzwiki and other sites. If XDA gets their shot straight they may be able to salvage what users are willing to come back.
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Amen Brother.....give dfgas recognized developer status!!!
+1, he deserves it.
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Either way he is and has been a developer in my eyes for quite some time now.
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+1
+1 Deserves it.
I've already started to use Rootzwiki more -- seems XDA has weird/confused priorities.
- Scott
Make dfgas a recognized dev
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+1
for dfgas being recognised as a developer
There appears to be a big gap in the requirements it takes to be classified as a Dev.
Please review & update these requirements and grant Dfgas our Dev status.
Kindest regards.
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I found XDA when I was searching for information on how to Root my new phone, the Mesmerize. I knew nothing and I mean Nothing about changing things to make my phone better and more versatile. This site was a Godsend and so are people like Bd Martino, Phidelt,dfgas,BakedTator and many, many others. I don't understand your requirements for Dev Status. All along I thought Phidelt was a developer and was shocked A) He wasn't,B) he was denied Dev status and now I'm shocked you've denied dfgas. He has done great "Development" for the Mesmerize and tons of people rely upon and look forward to his work. I believe he deserves Dev Status and I also believe the Mesmerize community deserves more respect. Have a nice Day.
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i know i havnt been around in a while, but that because we got complete morons making the decisions around xda!!!
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Here, here brother! XDA has gone to ****. I feel like its a kids playhouse now.
Give the son of a ***** developer status.
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It does, trust me.
For example, forum rules state that you are not to post anything vulgar on the forum. However in the XDA Noob Video (that you oddly have to "agree" to having viewed in order to register for the site now) cusses twice in it, including using the word ****. Makes a lot of sense right? And the video actually covers the fact to not post anything vulgar and not to swear immediately after saying the word ****. It actually says, "Following the ****ing forum rules. No swearing."
It also mocks "noobs" and calls them losers. I would get a damn infraction from a mod if I called someone a loser.
Like who is running this ****? Monkeys?
Dfgas is a valuable contributor to the mesmerize and showcase development community, he really does deserve recognition for his hard work and time put into it. Please give him the status that he should have!
My question is: How DOESN'T he qualify for a 'recognized developer' status? He has one helluva case for this title. I can understand why he wouldn't be considered for porting Miui, but Heinz 57 and GingerHeinz? It may contain a variety of components made by others, but ultimately he combined all of those elements with his own. He named it, he maintains it, and of course offers his own personal support for it. I ask again HOW DOESN'T HE DESERVE THIS?
Please review your decision and make this right.
+1 He deserves it!
Hey gang,
Maybe I'm just growing weary of watching the Olympics, trying not to get too hyped up over who can row a boat faster, or win at water polo (those little caps they wear creep me out, anyone else?), but in just checking in here as I always do, as often as I do, I notice that I can almost hear crickets chirping. And, it's got me thinking as to why...
Now, don't get me wrong, this community is by far one that I am certain that I couldn't imagine being where I am without them -yes, you guys, all of you! But, quite frankly, only by the good graces and amazing talent of the devs and hackers here (you know who they are, and if you're one of them, no amount of Thanks Button mashing will ever express my gratitude to you), the ATRIX 2 forum has see a calming of waters.
I like that. And, knowing that it was all result from these guys, working their "free" time to get us (well, I never flashed the leak, but you see where I'm going with this) out of the jam that was subsequent of the ICS 'dreaded' leak fiasco. What truly awesome devs we have here, and believe me, I've poked around into other forums and they don't hold a dime to our guys.
I suppose where I'm headed with this is just a gigantic thank you to everyone who works so hard, has such passion, and with patience and talent, help the rest of us knuckleheads out with any problem that we may face. Please, feel free to chime in here, and let our guys know how appreciated they truly are, aside from "clicking their button".
So, it's quiet in here now. It has been so for a few days, or week or so. And, like I said, the only reason for the is because the dev/hack team we have here is next to none, and has delivered us from "evil" (a.k.a.: The "Dreaded" ICS leak) and will undoubtedly do so again. It's quiet here because we have resolve given to us by individuals who care, who seriously kick ass, and who are devoted to our community.
It's nice to see that quietness. Though, a bit unfamiliar, it can only be attributed to our guys, those that worked night and day, to give us this "calm". I do suspect things to liven up, once the official ICS release finds it's way to our phones, but regardless we can all take solace in knowing we're all in the best possible hands!
Thank you, all of you.
You're work is something immeasurable, and can never be thanked enough.
-Apex
+10 Was thinking the same thing the other day..... Greatly appreciate everyone on here from the devs, devolpers, regular faces (well avi's) and those good with Q&A!!!!! O and I bet you know what all the quiet is for BIG things are on the way ..... Let the team rest up from the little storm of the leak and get ready for wave 2.....
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Hey gang,
Maybe I'm just growing weary of watching the Olympics, trying not to get too hyped up over who can row a boat faster, or win at water polo (those little caps they wear creep me out, anyone else?), but in just checking in here as I always do, as often as I do, I notice that I can almost hear crickets chirping. And, it's got me thinking as to why...
Now, don't get me wrong, this community is by far one that I am certain that I couldn't imagine being where I am without them -yes, you guys, all of you! But, quite frankly, only by the good graces and amazing talent of the devs and hackers here (you know who they are, and if you're one of them, no amount of Thanks Button mashing will ever express my gratitude to you), the ATRIX 2 forum has see a calming of waters.
I like that. And, knowing that it was all result from these guys, working their "free" time to get us (well, I never flashed the leak, but you see where I'm going with this) out of the jam that was subsequent of the ICS 'dreaded' leak fiasco. What truly awesome devs we have here, and believe me, I've poked around into other forums and they don't hold a dime to our guys.
I suppose where I'm headed with this is just a gigantic thank you to everyone who works so hard, has such passion, and with patience and talent, help the rest of us knuckleheads out with any problem that we may face. Please, feel free to chime in here, and let our guys know how appreciated they truly are, aside from "clicking their button".
So, it's quiet in here now. It has been so for a few days, or week or so. And, like I said, the only reason for the is because the dev/hack team we have here is next to none, and has delivered us from "evil" (a.k.a.: The "Dreaded" ICS leak) and will undoubtedly do so again. It's quiet here because we have resolve given to us by individuals who care, who seriously kick ass, and who are devoted to our community.
It's nice to see that quietness. Though, a bit unfamiliar, it can only be attributed to our guys, those that worked night and day, to give us this "calm". I do suspect things to liven up, once the official ICS release finds it's way to our phones, but regardless we can all take solace in knowing we're all in the best possible hands!
Thank you, all of you.
You're work is something immeasurable, and can never be thanked enough.
-Apex
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Hi, I kind of took a sanity break over the last few weeks, so that is part of it; I can talk a lot!
But mostly, ICS is around the corner, so no one is really doing much with GB. once ICS really hits hard, I mean full on OTA, it will go nuts. once we get a SOAK image, there should be a bulge in activity, then it will take off with the OTA.
Believe me, there will be plenty of roms and hacks once full ICS comes out.
p.s. Devs get on IRC, I need to talk and get caught up. LOL
It's the calm before the storm. You know before the great ics debacle that's coming.
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It's the calm before the storm. You know before the great ics debacle that's coming.
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865
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Well put. All the ics stuff that has happened on here has wore me out. Either that or working 12 hour days.
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Big ups to everyone for all their hard work.
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Well put. All the ics stuff that has happened on here has wore me out. Either that or working 12 hour days.
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Totaly agree...12 hours Mon thru Fri amd 8 on Sat. Coupled with the ICS leak drama, I'm wiped.
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Wiped myself...between when the leak first dropped. To the chinese friend gettin us back to 2.3.5 and a brick. Now I gotta defective replacement that is waiting to be exchanged yet again. Which also means I'll have to go through all the steps again to get back where I am now...phewww...need a day or two break I think lol.
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One thing, is that the devs are there to help. In the community of my old phone, the devs would never answer your PM's or reply to your threads. Here it's the opposite.
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One thing, is that the devs are there to help. In the community of my old phone, the devs would never answer your PM's or reply to your threads. Here it's the opposite.
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agreed, the community here really is something amazing. I can't thank all the devs, especially Jim, enough for what they have taught me
Agreed! When I first got my phone... I didn't even know what rooting was.... about 9 months later I know 100% more! Thanks to all of the devs, I learned the do's and dont's of Android (even though I make some STUPID mistakes sometimes!)
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Hey gang,
Maybe I'm just growing weary of watching the Olympics, trying not to get too hyped up over who can row a boat faster
obviously new zealand haha
but honestly the devs here are amazing with all other forums iv
been on the devs here are absaloutly the best by far no amount
of thanks would compare to what they deserve hope they keep up
up the amazing work
off topic wouldnt it be awesome to have a dev olympics haha :highfive:
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