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I have noticed that moderators are frustrated with questions posted in this section, and I thought I would share my take on why this is the case and a little suggestion.
I think one of the reasons why people don't go to the Q&A section is because of its very title "Q&A."
When we go anywhere to get help (AT&T, Apple, nVidia, etc), we are often first redirected to their Q&A page, which is often NOT helpful (we've all had this experience, right?). So, we've developed a habit or subconscious avoidance of Q&A, thinking that it is not where we can get "real" help but rather a page that contains information that is too basic.
Now, I am not saying our Q&A section is like that. However, the title Q&A is associated with this negative experience we've had, so that makes it less likely for us to go there if/when we want real help.
So, my suggestion is that we use a different title for that section. I don't know what would be a good title, but maybe we can brainstorm here to come up with a good name for it?
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That actually makes a lot of sense when I think about it. Maybe just being called the "Help" section would be good.
Yea, I also noticed that the current Q&A section is not very well-organized. I mean, if you go there, the first page is filled with a bunch of stickies. That's not very user-friendly. It made me wanna just close out the page rather than reading down too many stickies.
Instead, they should create one sticky that holds lists/links to those stickies organized by topics.
+1. Something to consider.
I definitely agree the Help section is a better name.
I would call it support.
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Youngunn2008 said:
I would call it support.
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I agree with this. This would sum up the section perfectly
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Pirateghost said:
I agree with this. This would sum up the section perfectly
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Ya that's my opinion too.
BTW, I changed that op and title on that other post, cuz after RE reading it, it sounded much more incendiary than I meant.
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Jake33108 said:
That actually makes a lot of sense when I think about it. Maybe just being called the "Help" section would be good.
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Youngunn2008 said:
I would call it support.
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Either of these would be better than Q&A.
I would say Troubleshooting. Its golden and itll work.
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Simba501 said:
Either of these would be better than Q&A.
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Q&A sounds like an interview or something lol
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I was on a rom that had It and I cant remember which one did. Also can someone make it flashible
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I met this hot chick during spring break and cant remember who she is. Also can someone get me her phone number?
Anyway, with that out of my system may i suggest some apps from the market? Pixlr Express and Snapseed are good ones.
I wàs looking for the samsung stock app called "photo editor" was abble to save with tb but cant restore it. But thanks for that.
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A lot of senior members keep mentioning one needs to be created, so here it is!
This is for anyone who feels like their questions are too simple or cannot be found. Next, this is a new member friendly zone, trolling, and flaming will not be tolerated.
ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS!
Lastly, make sure to press the thank you button!
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Title needs changed to be more noob friendly. Might I suggest the ask us anything thread.
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Why are we here?
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mindmajick said:
Why are we here?
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To answer all of the ridiculous questions hurled about by people whose Google don't work real good. *Bad grammar for effect*
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To answer all of the ridiculous questions hurled about by people whose Google don't work real good. *Bad grammar for effect*
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Exactly hopefully it will divert at least some of the noobs here and ease some of the frustration!
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Can I go home yet?
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jd1639 said:
Can I go home yet?
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JD we all know cardboard boxes aren't homes.
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MrGriffdude said:
JD we all know cardboard boxes aren't homes.
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Hey, at least it's his and not his mom's! (Although she did gift it to him after she bought her new washing machine)
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Hey, at least it's his and not his mom's! (Although she did gift it to him after she bought her new washing machine)
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Im not living here. I'm just..... On vacation!
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So this thread will remain noob friendly? Or is it going to be the typical firing range for noobs with bulleyes on the backs?
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So this thread will remain noob friendly? Or is it going to be the typical firing range for noobs with bulleyes on the backs?
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Well it's not starting out friendly lol. Cardboard homes, jeez. It's a rough crowd in here. But seriously, I think it should be noob friendly and a no flaming zone.
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jd1639 said:
Well it's not starting out friendly lol. Cardboard homes, jeez. It's a rough crowd in here. But seriously, I think it should be noob friendly and a no flaming zone.
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I agree. Most of the time, most noobs still dont know what they are asking. Even after reading this **** a few times. Its still greek.
jd1639 said:
Well it's not starting out friendly lol. Cardboard homes, jeez. It's a rough crowd in here. But seriously, I think it should be noob friendly and a no flaming zone.
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Agreed don't wanna scare them away. The point is to draw all their questions here and keep them away from dev threads and such.
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Hey guyz! I found this Galaxy S4 ROM and, since I have a Galaxy S2, I figure it will be at least half compatible because, I mean, 2 is half of 4 right!?! Is this logic correct? Also, if I put this ROM thingy into my phone, will it make it equal to a Galaxy S3?
Anyway, here's the link, check it out and let me know how quickly I should download it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212218
Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bps119 said:
Hey guyz! I found this Galaxy S4 ROM and, since I have a Galaxy S2, I figure it will be at least half compatible because, I mean, 2 is half of 4 right!?! Is this logic correct? Also, if I put this ROM thingy into my phone, will it make it equal to a Galaxy S3?
Anyway, here's the link, check it out and let me know how quickly I should download it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212218
Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Obvious troll lol
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bps119 said:
Hey guyz! I found this Galaxy S4 ROM and, since I have a Galaxy S2, I figure it will be at least half compatible because, I mean, 2 is half of 4 right!?! Is this logic correct? Also, if I put this ROM thingy into my phone, will it make it equal to a Galaxy S3?
Anyway, here's the link, check it out and let me know how quickly I should download it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212218
Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You'll have to stop the flash half way through or you'll get a bricked s4. If you stop the flash a quarter way thru your s3 will be fine.
Edit: if you get the bricked s4 just use the dbag service to get it fixed. Just Google dbag
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Obvious troll lol
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Hey now, I just wanted to test the waters and see just how friendly this thread was going to be. Guess I should started a dummy account and posted it under that...may have been less obvious
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Agreed don't wanna scare them away. The point is to draw all their questions here and keep them away from dev threads and such.
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+1
We don't eat noobz HERE.
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UPDATE-
I have since received a couple PM's by some very sincere users who want this thread to go on. So---- I have reopened and have also subscribed to continue to monitor this thread.
My opinion below still stands, there are already a couple threads that, if you used search, most users would find what they need. But, as this thread is covering all the other stuff, I have reopened it.
Trolls and flamers have no place in this thread and will be infracted, no more warnings.
(my earlier statement)
There already is a similar post/thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427268, coupled with the fact that this type of thread does nothing but invite content-less flaming and trolling.
Naddict said:
UPDATE-
I have since received a couple PM's by some very sincere users who want this thread to go on. So---- I have reopened and have also subscribed to continue to monitor this thread.
My opinion below still stands, there are already a couple threads that, if you used search, most users would find what they need. But, as this thread is covering all the other stuff, I have reopened it.
Trolls and flamers have no place in this thread and will be infracted, no more warnings.
(my earlier statement)
There already is a similar post/thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427268, coupled with the fact that this type of thread does nothing but invite content-less flaming and trolling.
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Thank you for listening we appreciate the opportunity to use this as a tool and hope to prove you wrong.
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Spell Checker seems to be missing from the S3. Where when you miss spelled a word it would underline it in red and you could tap it to see a list of suggested correct spellings. Searched around a bit and it seems that Samsung removed for whatever reason. Would love to see this come back. Anyone know of a mod/addon that would get this back?
After some more reading it seems that CM has this. I prefer to stay on TW (specifically Bonestock ROM)
I didn't really read this, but you could start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148199
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prenedo said:
I didn't really read this, but you could start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148199
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Thanks but it didn't seem to work.
wolfballz said:
Spell Checker seems to be missing from the S3. Where when you miss spelled a word it would underline it in red and you could tap it to see a list of suggested correct spellings. Searched around a bit and it seems that Samsung removed for whatever reason. Would love to see this come back. Anyone know of a mod/addon that would get this back?
After some more reading it seems that CM has this. I prefer to stay on TW (specifically Bonestock ROM)
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Just download the Google Keyboard from the Play Store. It's the official Android 4.2.2 keyboard that has what you want.
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david_hume said:
Just download the Google Keyboard from the Play Store. It's the official Android 4.2.2 keyboard that has what you want.
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I will check that out. Thanks
Unfortunately it doesn't have the row of numbers above the letters... I like having the numbers there.
Installed it and I don't get the underline...
Swype with Dragon does this.nuance software are the makers
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Sorry Mod, thanks for putting in correct place.
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I've just tried posting in the Samsung Galaxy SIII Development section and was prevented from doing so with an error.
Is this normal procedure?
Please excuse my ignorance.
I'm hoping someone will give me an answer before this thread gets moved by Mods.
This is the message I'm getting;
NghtWachman, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
Please Read: New members (those with fewer than 10 posts) are not permitted to post to development-related forums. The developer forums are intended for experienced users and developers to discuss ways to improve technical aspects related to ROMs and Software. While you may be an expert, we ask ALL users to avoid posting questions about using or installing ROMs and software in the Development Forums. To encourage this new Users can read but not post in these forums.
To ask Questions about developing your device, installing ROMs, software and themes you must go to the Q&A or General Forum.
Remember, your question has very likely been asked already, so please search before posting.
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NghtWachman said:
I've just tried posting in the Samsung Galaxy SIII Development section and was prevented from doing so with an error.
Is this normal procedure?
Please excuse my ignorance.
I'm hoping someone will give me an answer before this thread gets moved by Mods.
This is the message I'm getting;
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Ah. The newer development forums seem to lock you out until 10 posts past.
You'll get in there after 10 posts. I don't think a mod will close this thread :/
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Somcom3X said:
Ah. The newer development forums seem to lock you out until 10 posts past.
You'll get in there after 10 posts. I don't think a mod will close this thread :/
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I think he was just posting that in here to reach the 10 post limit. He's a new user, I bet he posted that in 10 different device threads. Kind of a d-bag move imo.
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njstein said:
I think he was just posting that in here to reach the 10 post limit. He's a new user, I bet he posted that in 10 different device threads. Kind of a d-bag move imo.
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True, it is trolling... he should have posted in his own device forum... All this together, I'd bet money he didn't read the rules...but oh well, what can we do about it?
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thomas.raines said:
True, it is trolling... he should have posted in his own device forum... All this together, I'd bet money he didn't read the rules...but oh well, what can we do about it?
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Not a [email protected] thing, just shake our collective heads and move on. Best thing would to be quit posting in it so it would travel down the line, HA!!
I just lol'd
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I think he was just posting that in here to reach the 10 post limit. He's a new user, I bet he posted that in 10 different device threads. Kind of a d-bag move imo.
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I think he was just posting that in here to reach the 10 post limit. He's a new user, I bet he posted that in 10 different device threads. Kind of a d-bag move imo.
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Uhggg Damn, I wish I'd thought about it I should have just been posting one word reply to every posts and threads you guys make, not sure if that can make me catch up to you guys though..... I'm busted now.
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Uhggg Damn, I wish I'd thought about it I should have just been posting one word reply to every posts and threads you guys make, not sure if that can make me catch up to you guys though..... I'm busted now.
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Dude, I'm assuming you don't have a Blaze by your first post, so go away. Go post in your own phones forum. You are annoying.
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Dude, I'm assuming you don't have a Blaze by your first post, so go away. Go post in your own phones forum. You are annoying.
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Just report repeatedly and maybe the mod will tell him something...
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Are you being serious????
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Just report repeatedly and maybe the mod will tell him something...
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Do you have something against me posting or something because I'm a little taken a back by your inauspicious attack on me and now you're calling for the mods to ban me, on what premise may I ask?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=81
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Welcome to the forum.
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Do you have something against me posting or something because I'm a little taken a back by your inauspicious attack on me and now you're calling for the mods to ban me, on what premise may I ask?
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Do you have an S3 or the Blaze? If you have a Blaze, then you're all good posting in our Forum and I apologize for the vitriol. If you have the S3, then we're saying go there and quit using our forum to raise your numbers. Jeezus, it's not that complicated...
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Your original post mentioned you tried posting in the S3 forum, that's where I'm coming from. But dude, if you have A Blaze, I really do apologize. I saw you in the Slimkat thread, so now I'm really curious!
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Yes I have a Blaze 4g and an S3
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Do you have an S3 or the Blaze? If you have a Blaze, then you're all good posting in our Forum and I apologize for the vitriol. If you have the S3, then we're saying go there and quit using our forum to raise your numbers. Jeezus, it's not that complicated...
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I shouldn't be answering this question as you can see I did not provoke this attack from you guys, I initially took the whole thing as a joke until I saw the response from Thomas Raines which changed my whole perception.
I've been here longer than what my profile suggest just that I don't post as often as I would like to and secondly I lost my original login profile, I would like to think that that is not the reason you guys jumped on me because of the low count that I show on my profile which is wrong since I did not provoke or antagonize anyone here.
Your original post mentioned you tried posting in the S3 forum, that's where I'm coming from. But dude, if you have A Blaze, I really do apologize. I saw you in the Slimkat thread, so now I'm really curious!
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In my OP I was merely asking because the issue I'm having with Blaze is with one of the radios that is based off of S3 and I wanted to post about the problem, but I couldn't and since the Blaze forum is the only one i can post at, that is the reason why I decided to ask the question in the general forum which I thought should not have been an issue. I just wished you guys would have asked me first before jumping on me, but I do see the misunderstanding and I accept your apologies.
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I shouldn't be answering this question as you can see I did not provoke this attack from you guys, I initially took the whole thing as a joke until I saw the response from Thomas Raines which changed my whole perception.
I've been here longer than what my profile suggest just that I don't post as often as I would like to and secondly I lost my original login profile, I would like to think that that is not the reason you guys jumped on me because of the low count that I show on my profile which is wrong since I did not provoke or antagonize anyone here.
In my OP I was merely asking because the issue I'm having with Blaze is with one of the radios that is based off of S3 and I wanted to post about the problem, but I couldn't and since the Blaze forum is the only one i can post at, that is the reason why I decided to ask the question in the general forum which I thought should not have been an issue. I just wished you guys would have asked me first before jumping on me, but I do see the misunderstanding and I accept your apologies.
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It wasn't a profile thing, I don't even look at post count. I honestly thought you were an S3 owner trolling the Blaze forum to up your count. I'm glad you accept my apology, because honestly, there's not many of us Blaze owners left!
On the radio issue. I didn't know there was an S3 radio that's compatible with the Blaze. Have you tried all the Blaze and S2 radios?
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Crappalinks doesn't work anymore :/
I tried posting the link to the slim thread earlier today. Sorry man, just got home from a busy day.
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@NghtWachman
In the OP, you stated
I've just tried posting in the Samsung Galaxy SIII Development section and was prevented from doing so with an error.
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Which to us in the Blaze forum, insinuates you are the owner of an S3 and not a Blaze. Because we have had issues of new users NOT reading the rules and trolling our threads, as well as many others, to "get their numbers up", we had much reason to believe that is in fact what you were trying to accomplish. Your question told us nothing that was related to the Blaze or the exhilarate (a device in which is covered in this forum as well). In addidtion, I have been a member of XDA for quite a long time, and the rule of 10 post minimum has been there since before I came along. With all these parameters in place, I think you can see why we were all a little upset that you had posted in our forums. As we can see now, however, you do have a Blaze and I apologize for our attacks on you. Please be aware that we will help all those that come correct. So, for future reference, please post your issue and device as well so there is no confusion.
I also did not ask the mods to delete you, rather than point you in the right direction. I don't ask that anyone be banned, rather than reprimanded, educated and point in the right direction...