I have an idea to make a device that will revolutionize the way people use their cars, and tablets. I need an android App Developer, and maybe a PIC programmer (Might be able to handle that part on my own if I have the right developer)
If you are interested, please know that at first, this will be a kind of a trial/error type thing. My eventual goal is to make a working prototype of the device, Make a kick starter, get the idea going, and then scale the project to a point where we could make it profitable. I may be able to use some of the kick starter money to give you a little "bonus" when we get there, but I'd have to read Kickstarters rules and conditions before I can say that for sure.
If you are interested, please leave a little about you, Some of your previous developments, and how often you are available to work on this project per week. I'd like to try and get a working prototype sometime early next year, and maybe even get the product to market close to Christmas of next year (Maybe hopes and dreams, maybe not)
Lets do something big, together!
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I have been getting mixed requests for the end date of the contest. Some want it sped up, while most (from what I can tell) want it pushed back so devs have more time to make better widgets. I kinda vote for pushing it back, but I want more user opinions. Remember if you are not a dev, you might not know how hard it is to develop and test these widgets so consider that before you vote.
Also keep in mind, this is my first contest and I am completely open to suggestion (even more so from those who are developing or who have donated) on how it should be ran.
I will likely be done by the tenth, but it might be nice to have an extra week to polish things. I certainly don't need another month.
think of it this way, the later the date is, it wont hurt anybody. the EARLIER it is, the devs that are struggling WILL be effected. i think it would be fair to give everyone more than enough time.
I voted for the latest date. Like the theme contest, I'd rather wait to see what kind of polished and innovative widgets devs can come up with, rather than pushing the date just so users can get their hands on them first.
I think we have to also consider though that after developers put a lot of time and effort into a product, they want to release it when it is release-ready. This is especially true if they intend to charge for these products (Widgets, in this case). In many (maybe even most) cases, a developer will make more from the selling of their Application than they'd get from any "bounty" or "prize" so we may see developers ditching the contest in order to release their products. That would, of course, be counter-productive. As both a user and a developer, I understand both sides though. As a user I only want the best and am willing to wait (a reasonable time) for the best. As a developer, I want to release when my product is ready because speed to market is an extremely important aspect of business.
I found it kind of funny that this poll isn't even set to close until after the 10th.
May 31st because it's my bday
chrisharang said:
I found it kind of funny that this poll isn't even set to close until after the 10th.
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I just typed in 15 days lol. Doesnt really matter, I kinda have an idea already.
nex, I get your point, but even if a dev drops out of the contest to polish it more, we still win. The fact that they started making a widget makes the users winners
So far it seems 2 weeks more is what most ppl want. I will wait another day or 2 to make the decision but that seems to be the winner.
As a developer, whose so far only dipped his toe in the Android pool, but has an idea I've voted for the end of May so I can have a stab at this; even with the longest time I probably won't manage to get anything finished due to work & family but at least I've got a shot!
Just one of my thoughts on developers...
Developers of apps and such have brought us some really useful creations that allow us to personalize our Android devices in almost anyway we desire. They spend countless hours, months, or even years developing these things which they give to us for our use.
While we use these creations, we find a bug or think of a new implementation for it. Now a developer will get new feature requests and choose to not make those changes because they have no time, not enough demand, or there's just no plan for it. On the other hand, we find a bug in it. We bring it to their attention and there's a chance that it will be fixed, maybe soon or in a later update. Maybe it doesn't get fixed but it still runs fairly well.
But what the unresponsive developers who basically make their apps for a quick buck and then the project is dead? Or the ones who don't listen to the supporters of their app at all? I know there's no obligation to listen to thoughts of the consumer but shouldn't the developer at least pay attention and be somewhat responsive?
Any thoughts/comments/disagreements/criticisms/hate on this are welcome.
Jamin13 said:
Just one of my thoughts on developers...
Developers of apps and such have brought us some really useful creations that allow us to personalize our Android devices in almost anyway we desire. They spend countless hours, months, or even years developing these things which they give to us for our use.
While we use these creations, we find a bug or think of a new implementation for it. Now a developer will get new feature requests and choose to not make those changes because they have no time, not enough demand, or there's just no plan for it. On the other hand, we find a bug in it. We bring it to their attention and there's a chance that it will be fixed, maybe soon or in a later update. Maybe it doesn't get fixed but it still runs fairly well.
But what the unresponsive developers who basically make their apps for a quick buck and then the project is dead? Or the ones who don't listen to the supporters of their app at all? I know there's no obligation to listen to thoughts of the consumer but shouldn't the developer at least pay attention and be somewhat responsive?
Any thoughts/comments/disagreements/criticisms/hate on this are welcome.
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I guess we are lucky in that the majority of Developers in the community are not demanding of donations or the 'quick buck'. Most do it to tinker in their spare time, to prove that it can be done, and to feed their passion. They are then gracious enough to share their works with us, everyday Joes, for nil thought of monetary gain (again, mostly).
It disheartens me greatly that the overwhelming majority of users now make the most ridiculous demands of Developers, expect a full-blown 'retail (bug-less)' experience, then have the gall to call Developers out if they decide to move away from the project, hit a brick wall or even just go to sleep!
Unfortunately I have even seen the odd Developer involved in this sort of behaviour, and it's certainly not limited to Junior members either, not by a long shot
These guys don't get paid, they're (generally) doing the best they can with what they've got, and they share with us out of their own goodwill. We use and try these things at our own risk. It's printed in big red letters at the top of most ROM threads these days, for good reason
With the onset of the 'smartphone revolution', it's amazing to read through a 50-page thread and watch how many people ask for each and every feature in a 'CWM flashable zip' because they can't, or won't, read through a few pages, or even do a search. I'd wager a fair few wouldn't even know what a Command Prompt or Fastboot was. These kids are flashing whatever looks 'cool' to their devices without so much as a clue to what it does (other than OMG an extra 0.1GHz! - example only), then expecting everyone else to pull them out of the **** when it goes pear-shaped ('I need flashable zip for...'), and having a bit of a go if something doesn't work, rather than sitting back and waiting for it to get past version 0.1.
I have great sympathy for Developers today, as they don't have a hope in Hell of keeping on top of this, nor keeping up with the ridiculous demands.
Even if we make a donation, it does not entitle us to any more support than the regular user who just hits the 'Thanks' button, or even just silently downloads and uses. It's called a donation for a reason. This is a community based on goodwill and sharing, although some days it certainly doesn't look that way.
I've bored you long enough Thankyou for asking the question and giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts. Remember, the Developers are the lifeblood of this community, and (thankfully) bad eggs among them are quite rare.
Take care.
juzz86 said:
I guess we are lucky in that the majority of Developers in the community are not demanding of donations or the 'quick buck'. Most do it to tinker in their spare time, to prove that it can be done, and to feed their passion. They are then gracious enough to share their works with us, everyday Joes, for nil thought of monetary gain (again, mostly).
It disheartens me greatly that the overwhelming majority of users now make the most ridiculous demands of Developers, expect a full-blown 'retail (bug-less)' experience, then have the gall to call Developers out if they decide to move away from the project, hit a brick wall or even just go to sleep!
Unfortunately I have even seen the odd Developer involved in this sort of behaviour, and it's certainly not limited to Junior members either, not by a long shot
These guys don't get paid, they're (generally) doing the best they can with what they've got, and they share with us out of their own goodwill. We use and try these things at our own risk. It's printed in big red letters at the top of most ROM threads these days, for good reason
With the onset of the 'smartphone revolution', it's amazing to read through a 50-page thread and watch how many people ask for each and every feature in a 'CWM flashable zip' because they can't, or won't, read through a few pages, or even do a search. I'd wager a fair few wouldn't even know what a Command Prompt or Fastboot was. These kids are flashing whatever looks 'cool' to their devices without so much as a clue to what it does (other than OMG an extra 0.1GHz! - example only), then expecting everyone else to pull them out of the **** when it goes pear-shaped ('I need flashable zip for...'), and having a bit of a go if something doesn't work, rather than sitting back and waiting for it to get past version 0.1.
I have great sympathy for Developers today, as they don't have a hope in Hell of keeping on top of this, nor keeping up with the ridiculous demands.
Even if we make a donation, it does not entitle us to any more support than the regular user who just hits the 'Thanks' button, or even just silently downloads and uses. It's called a donation for a reason. This is a community based on goodwill and sharing, although some days it certainly doesn't look that way.
I've bored you long enough Thankyou for asking the question and giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts. Remember, the Developers are the lifeblood of this community, and (thankfully) bad eggs among them are quite rare.
Take care.
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No problem, always nice to know others thoughts on an idea.
There are the dedicated devs who do spend vast amounts of time on their work and everyone (most everyone anyway) are quite appreciative of it. I'm more concerned with devs, whether new or old, just maybe responding. Not just toward reasonable (or ludicrous) requests but just a general question. I wouldn't look for them to respond to everyone who does ask something though, they would be there for days.
I'm just trying to port a recovery for my phone and cannot get a response from any of those respected and revered devs that have done all the work on those recoveries. I've done my fair share of Googling and asking around here and still have not been able to make any progress on it. There was one member who has been lending a hand but other than him, I haven't gotten any other responses.
It sounded like the first post was more about app devs and the second was about rom devs...
I was just talking about devs in general, not any specific kind. Could be ROMs, could be Apps, people will still ask for more and more and pester until they get what they want or until the developer gets fed up and: makes the changes, stops responding, or gets run off.
Hey, I'm new to this forum so if I'm posting this question in the wrong section, go easy on me. So I have 3 extremely good ideas for mobile apps and I don't know what to do with them. I'm not an app developer or programmer, I don't have capital to pay other developers and programmers to put these apps into motion and I'm not sure what steps I could take to get these ideas off the ground. I have a feeling some people will say, that's nice, but without any of the things I listed in the previous sentence, it'll be just a pipe dream and until I have capital, I'd be better off to forget about my ideas. So I'm here to see if maybe there is a place to go or how to find the right people to talk to about giving out ideas and getting a small percentage from the apps success.
All three ideas are related to business operations and one, in my opinion would be easier to develop than the other two, and as far as I know, there isn't any apps right now that do what my idea for the 3 apps would be doing. I could teach myself how to develop the apps but that would take years and by then, they may already be developed by someone else. I will vaguely describe the 3 ideas as one would grab information from GPS locations to gather information from the user and would be extremely beneficial to any private or public sector's finances. The second one would use a persons location and SIRI. The third would mainly use location and video/audio.
Is there a website people with ideas can go to and send the idea to whoever there with clear terms mentioned before submission of how the ideas are dealt with so that the idea holder gets some recognition or stake in the idea development and then passes on the idea to a company that will make good use out of it. If there isn't anything like that, a website similar to that would also be a good idea. Businesses need to constantly evolve and come up with new ways to attract and retain customers, and my ideas would benefit business operations by saving time, minimizing costs, and staying ahead of the game by taking advantage of new technology.
Even if my app ideas don't come to fruition, I'm still happy that I came up with them and can come up with more, because without new ideas this world would be a sad and boring place to live.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time and help in advance!
I'm 35 years old. I don't have a college degree but I love the concept of coding/programming. I've read through a handful of Java books and I've built a small Java game but I know this is not enough to get me in the industry. I don't want to go back to school nor waste time with certifications so having said that, what is the best way to get started as an Android developer? I've had someone suggest that I just begin watching online tutorials on how to build apps and when I reach the point of being able to do it on my own, from front to back, that's when I'll be ready to apply for jobs. Please confirm whether or not this is feasible.
Thank you!
Hello everyone!
I want to keep it shortly since i am not that well right now...
My Name is Marius (29Yo), i am playing with Android since 2010 and i wanted to start a Android Company for many Years, which produces not only an Android Operating System and everything tied to it, but also Devices made for it. I came to the conclusion Germany seems to be pretty un-supportive with Start-Ups the past Years and it's pretty clear that they will not grant me any Support with it in any way. Being a Person with a Vision isn't something People want to see over here how it seems... I talked to many People around the World and came to the Point where i have to admit i am done. I got Diabetes Melitus in the age of 8 (Which punishes Me hard right now) and i got some other, bigger Problems with My Health the last Years. I am tired, sick and i don't have that much energy and Money left. Things get more and more frustrating, some People even started hating Me for Reasons... I am stuck!
But... What's the Point of telling You that?
I need Your Help!
I am opening My Repo for the Public now and i want to invite everyone who is interested in building Android (AOSP)!
What am i providing?
Well, call it Scripts, an Build A.I. or whatever You want. At the end it does just automate building Android for You. On a creative, simple and interactive Way. Understand how Android can be modified, do changes locally and on your own with ease. Include Apps, Configs, Mods and whatever You want...
Why?
I am lazy... No really. Why are we wasting time with setting up the same Things over and over again!? Safe some lifetime and automate what You can!
What?
Check out My Repo down below. It's made for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro right now but i managed to create Bootloops on My 7 Pro. That's where we should start off again...
Next?
I want a Team that shares My Vision of Android Devices! I am ready to put My Skills into any ambitious Project. But... I still want to do Smartphones, XR Headsets, Tablets, Speakers and Watches. How? The Time will tell...
DIOS - Dev Ice Operating System GitHub Page:
GitHub - DEV-ICE-SOFTWARE-TECHNOLOGIES/DIOS
Contribute to DEV-ICE-SOFTWARE-TECHNOLOGIES/DIOS development by creating an account on GitHub.
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I have pushed a lot of effort, sweat and blood in that. Please be kind if You think something is stupid!
I don't wanna leave the Earth without having shared the Project i worked on for so long. It could be My last Project and i always have that in my Mind these Days! Hope it will make some People happy as it made me developing it...
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Thank you for working on this project and for sharing it with all of us! It is a shame that Germany isn't supportive for start-ups. I mean, I'm part German myself and only recently realized that most of the products that I purchase started in or were manufactured in Germany! Whether it's pens, computer mice or watches - they all started in Germany (rOtring, Zaunkoenig, Sinn, etc)! So, it certainly seems like being supportive of start-ups there would be good idea that would likely lead to even more great German creations!
Thank you again and I wish you the best of luck with your health! I too am in a similar boat and have had health issues that started ever since I had a severe traumatic brain injury and was unconscious for months.....only to be given the "risky due to my health status at the time" COVID-19 vaccinations immediately after returning back to a more conscious state...
Depression and a large sum of internal, personal hatred reigns sky-high for me nowadays possibly because of these things. But, I always try to keep my head high and to persuade myself to keep looking forward to what comes next. Although it is difficult, I always try my best. So, I seriously do wish you the best with your health. I think that you got what it takes and can move forward positively! I hope that it all works out =D. I believe in you.
Looks like a great idea mate, following along and wishing you the best of luck. I'll give it a try on the weekend.
All the best
NippleSauce said:
Thank you for working on this project and for sharing it with all of us! It is a shame that Germany isn't supportive for start-ups. I mean, I'm part German myself and only recently realized that most of the products that I purchase started in or were manufactured in Germany! Whether it's pens, computer mice or watches - they all started in Germany (rOtring, Zaunkoenig, Sinn, etc)! So, it certainly seems like being supportive of start-ups there would be good idea that would likely lead to even more great German creations!
Thank you again and I wish you the best of luck with your health! I too am in a similar boat and have had health issues that started ever since I had a severe traumatic brain injury and was unconscious for months.....only to be given the "risky due to my health status at the time" COVID-19 vaccinations immediately after returning back to a more conscious state...
Depression and a large sum of internal, personal hatred reigns sky-high for me nowadays possibly because of these things. But, I always try to keep my head high and to persuade myself to keep looking forward to what comes next. Although it is difficult, I always try my best. So, I seriously do wish you the best with your health. I think that you got what it takes and can move forward positively! I hope that it all works out =D. I believe in you.
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Thanks again for Your honest Words! I'll keep giving My Best just like You do!
mccbrandon said:
Looks like a great idea mate, following along and wishing you the best of luck. I'll give it a try on the weekend.
All the best
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Really looking forward to that! Feel free to ask Me anything at any Time!
Google just fixed a bug regarding eSIM not activating in some cases (June Update). Think that will fix it on DIOS too since i am using forked Pixel Firmwares. Glad that happend. Now i just have to find out what causes the Bootloops. I have reverted all of My Edits so far but still get Bootloops and even a non starting System. Think it's time for a fresh Setup...