[Q] Need help where/what to post in these forums... - General Questions and Answers

Need assistance with hunting down information on the XDA threads or where to post a new thread.
Here is the situation:
- Hardware: Rooted Note II with Android 4.1.2
- Situation: Incoming call with no information displayed other than "Unknown"; call lasts 4 seconds
- Goal: Want to learn where to start looking in log files, etc., for any information that might identify the source of the call; that is, any associated network and carrier parameters and logged call details that can help determine the source of the call
- My Question : Where and what to post in these forums to make contact with anyone that can help OR to find the information where to start to learn if it is something that I must teach myself...
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
"mot-ident"

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mot-ident said:
Need assistance with hunting down information on the XDA threads or where to post a new thread.
...
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
"mot-ident"
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I was meaning to say too that I have attempted searching various terms in the forums -- "identify incoming call", "network details of call", etc. Did not have any luck with these attempts other than hundreds and hundreds of irrelevant hits. So, if someone can help me with a better search technique to find the information myself in the forums rather than starting a new thread I am open to that assistance also.
THANK YOU
m

mot-ident said:
I was meaning to say too that I have attempted searching various terms in the forums -- "identify incoming call", "network details of call", etc. Did not have any luck with these attempts other than hundreds and hundreds of irrelevant hits. So, if someone can help me with a better search technique to find the information myself in the forums rather than starting a new thread I am open to that assistance also.
THANK YOU
m
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The best place to start is in your phone specific device forum. This would depend on your carrier as there are several Note II forums on XDA. The N7100 and N7105 forum can be found here:
Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100, N7105
I would search around there for your answer and if you come up empty, the best place to ask would be that forums Q&A subforum.

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[Completed] Unreadable Messages M+ access Code: 7258

Hi Everyone
Using a stock Spring LG G2 and having trouble with my text messages being.. scrambled. For every message, the body just reads "M+ Access code: 7258, Message ID: HTWE5379".
Any idea what this could be or mean? I've tried googling as an LG and as an Android issue but coming up empty. If I can provide any further details or if you have any thoughts please let me know.
Many thanks in advance.
Hi, I am guessing that you mean Sprint, not Spring??
There does not appear to be related info on XDA.
The closest info I can find on the net tells me it may be related to apn/roaming apn.
Since your device is stock, my suggestion would be call the carrier for assistance.
Good luck !!
Hi, I haven't found anything on your particular error. Strange.
I think it would be best to ask in the G2 Q&A section and see if people who own the phone can offer some insight.
Found here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/help?nocache=1&z=1968103819526732
Hope you figure it out! ?

[Completed] [Q] Request to link Android app to website

I am posting in this forum because i have given up trying to find an answer to this perplexing problem. As explained below i have searched and asked everywhere with no results at all. Hope you can get this going for me ...
I have this message from The Google Play Team in my Webmaster Tools Dashboard/Messages ...
Google Play: Your link request has been sent Mar 18, 2015
Dear developer of com.webs.mdawdy.HTMLSpy,
Your request to link Android application com.webs.mdawdy.HTMLSpy has been sent to the webmaster of http://www.freewebs.com/mdawdy/. You will be notified again when it is approved.
Sincerely,
The Google Play Team
Two questions ...
1. That was a week and a half ago and i have not received an approval notification so i am unsure if i have missed some detail?
2. I have another app in the app store that i wish to link as well. However, i have no idea how or where i sent the link request referenced in the message?
I understand that i do not own the root and i am not the webmaster at www.freewebs.com where i host my website, but i suppose depending on how you interpret terminology i am the webmaster of my website there. But i do not know if that is a problem as i have not been able to find even a single person who is familiar with this message. And it is curious that this has occurred for just one of my two apps.
I have been all over Google Play, Google Webmasters, my website FAQs, general Google search, Google Play Developer Console, various forums including XDA and Android Central, and FAQs for several days now and i have not found any information or source for this message. I would really like to know how it came about so that i can deal with it. I think that i did not explicitly make the request, that it is an side effect of something that i did. The closest i can think of is in the Google Play Developer Console where i list my website, but i find nothing there about making a link.
Anyway, if you have any info at all about this, about linking your play store app to your website, please let me know.
Any help appreciated,
Mick
Perhaps i should explain a little better what info i have received ...
At Google Webmaster i was told it is a Google Play problem since that is where the message originated and that i should go there.
At Google Play there is no forum for developers; none of the info and FAQs relate to this topic
At Android Central they said it is a user forum not developers, suggested xda
The general Google search turned up info about links between lots of things but not developer apps and websites
Nothing on this topic in the help forums at freewebs
I posted two days ago in one of the xda forums - 25 views no replys ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/marketing-analytics/app-stores
It is a mystery.
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Unfortunately XDA Assist isn't a general helpdesk area, our purpose is to point people who don't know where to post in the right direction. You can read more about our purpose in the sticky thread at the top of the front page of XDA Assist:
The Purpose of XDA Assist [Please Read]
So really, all we would be doing here would be directing you to post your question in the place that you've already posted it here:
xda-developers > App Development Forums > Marketing, Distribution, and Analytics > App Stores > [Q] request to link Android app to website
We can't force people to reply to threads, everybody is here on a volunteer basis so it's really a matter of waiting for somebody to help you out. It's within the XDA rules to bump your thread once every 24 hours, this will move your thread back to the top of the list and gain it some exposure in the hope that someone will reply.
No response in two days, thread closed, thanks.

[Completed] Why does this Forum website make me suicidal and/or murderous with its complexity?

I consider myself a rational intelligent man but I find this site insanely complex, non-intuitive,an extremely frustrating! After sleepless hours and hours and hours and hours of trying to familiarise myself with this place, this 64 year old man is sitting here in tears trying to find his last post among other simple tasks attempted. Does there not exist here, a simple starting tutorial to introduce one to the basic workings of this place? Please help.
My problems partially solved.
My problems partially solved ...
I FINALLY found a downloadable and functional apk for this forum's app (Google Play store will not play with my device at present ... That is one of the reasons that I am here) ... and that is helping me a LOT!
Perhaps it would be a good idea for you to make it a point to strongly recommend the XDA forums app to newly arriving members here.
I TRULY think that the website UI here could use some development to make it much more new-user-friendly, however.
... Another point ...
Maybe I am missing some kind of search filtering option, but, I do not see any value in hundreds of thousands of non-applicable and irrelevant search results when trying to find something here. Perhaps someone could direct me to such filtering options if they do, indeed, exist.
In closing, I must say that the reception I received when joining here was very pleasant and I am already on my way via some help
and advice from a couple of members here to solve my crashed Play Store problem.
(TYVM!)
Fred
Sent from my SM-G360F using XDA Free mobile app
I personally find hundreds of thousands of non applicable and irrelevant search results on very specifically searched items very very very unhelpful...
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You should be able to see all your previous posts in your profile and link to the thread there. Xda is confusing unless you know what u want from it. For me if i have a question i just pop it in xda search bar and relevant threads pop up. But if u want to learn everything then u have to come up with a specific thing first theres not really a guide to it all. But u should be able to find almost anything with the right search. If not post question in a help or q&a thread. I will help just let me know what u r looking for
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I simply HAD to tether to my PC as I simply CANNOT function on this site via my smartphone ... it is HORRENDOUS. I can't even figure out how to THANK people hardly or reply to their help ...
DAYAM ... what takes seconds here takes HOURS there ... SO MANY BUGS ... photo verification of reply to prove I am not a robot half way off the farking page ... and MANY MANY other concerns.
The help is great but the UI is SO unfriendly !
Anyways ... thank you for your responses and I will be much less tense now that I am on my PC
No I know how to tether ... but I have not been bothering even when at home. I have been so stupid til now. I was just emphasizing how much easier it is to communicate with this site from a large computer, monitor and keyboard is all.
Thanks tho
Hi there,
You will receive more help if you ask in this thread:
> General discussion > About xda-developers.com > XDA Android App - Problems / Bugs / Feature Requests etc.
Good luck

[Guide] How to Use XDA Forums And Threads: For [New Members]

I have had many people ask questions about how to use this website, so i thought i would take the time to make a guide to help out newer members that may be confused or overwhelmed by the wealth of information here. Hopefully this will help you to make a quick transition from a new member to an experienced member. I am basing this off of the website version (Dark theme 2015) on PC as it seems to be the most confusing for people. If you are using the mobile site, or app, then some of these options may not be available or may be located in a slightly different place. I have also left a few things out for the sake of simplicity. After reading this thread feel free to ask any questions that you have and i will try my best to clear things up. Some of the things we will discuss are...
~Settings
~How to set up your profile and preferences
~How to make friends
~How to graduate to a Member, Senior Member, and more
~How to make a signature
~What does my profile look like to others?
~Notifications
~How to change thread display options
~How to change the theme
~How to keep up to date with interesting threads
~How to find your previous posts
~XDA forum rules
~How to search for what you are looking for
~Your device page
~How to find the right download for your device in threads
~How to get help when you cant find the threads or answers that you are looking for
~How to post, reply, give thanks, etc. in threads
~How to rate threads and participate in polls
~How to report bad behavior
~How to attach photos to a thread
~How to donate to developers
~XDA Assist
~How to start a new thread
~Sending private messages
~How to upload photos to a private message
~And more!
​
Settings:​I think setting this up first is best. Click on settings button near the top right of your screen. Then you will find the XDA control panel on the left. Here you can setup/edit your XDA experience. Now we will take a look at some of the options available in "Settings"...​
Edit Your Details​
Here you will find a quick link to change the email affiliated with your XDA account or change your password. You can also add information that will show up to others when they view your profile such as your birthday, what device you are using, your personal website link, how to instant message you on other messaging networks, links to your social media accounts, the phone carrier that you are using, what city and country you are from, a short biography of yourself, your interests and hobbies, your work occupation, and how to donate to you (if you think your contributions to XDA will be worth a donation).​
Profile Privacy​
Here you can edit what information you will allow others to see about you just in case you would like to keep some information more private.​
Edit Profile Picture​
Here you can add/edit a profile picture by either uploading a photo from your computer or phone, or entering a link to a photo from another website that you use such as dropbox.​
Contacts & Friends​
Here you can select XDA users to add to your contacts or friends list. You can also find information on how to delete contacts here.​
Social Groups​
Here you can search for social groups to join or start your own social group. Social groups are usually a grouping of people that have the same device, same interests, same cultural background, etc.​
Pictures & Albums​
Here you can add picture albums to upload photos to for sharing with others here on XDA.​
Edit Avatar​
Here you can add a photo that will appear under your username whenever you make a post.​
Edit Signature​
Here you can add/edit a signature (text and/or photo) that will appear at the bottom of every post you make. You can hover over edit options with your cursor to see a description of what they do (like change color of text, change size of text, etc.). You can highlight a part of your signature and select an edit option to change only that part. For a complete guide to all the cool things you can do in a signature, go here! Things that would be great to include in your signature would be your device model number, which ROM version you are using (stock is what came on your phone from the store, and custom ROM is like Cyanogenmod or other aftermarket ROM that was flashed by you or previous owner of device), which kernel version you are using, which android version you have (like 4.4.2 or 5.1.1), which baseband version you are using, which recovery version you are using (stock is what came on your phone from the store, and custom recovery is like Clockworkmod, team win recovery project, etc), any additional custom framework or modules that have been added to your device (like Xposed, Lspeed, etc. Do not list apps), or anything else that you think is important related to your device. If you are unsure, most of this info is available in android settings-about phone. Entering this info will help us to quickly answer your questions.​
Edit Email & Password​
Here you can change the email affiliated with your XDA account, change your password, or connect a Google+ account to your XDA profile.​
Edit Options​
Here you can find additional privacy options, messaging and notification options to keep up with interesting threads, private messaging options, date and time options, and customize how the website looks to you including the theme.​
Edit Ignore List​
Here you can add or delete contacts that you wish to ignore during your XDA experience.​
List Messages​
Here you can see any private messages that you have received or sent. You can also delete or save messages here as well as change the display options for your message list. An easier way to get to this list is by going into messages from the box labeled "messages" near the top right of your screen.​
List Subscriptions​
Here you can view the threads that you have subscribed to in a nice and neat list.​
Edit Folders​
Here you can add/edit folders that you want to keep subscribed threads organized in case you have a lot of them.​
Attachments​
Here you can view or delete any attachments that you have attached in previous posts.​
You may find that you are unable to post replies or threads in some places at first. Please make 10 meaningful or helpful posts elsewhere first and then you will be able to. You will graduate from a Junior Member to a Member at 30 posts. You will graduate from a Member to a Senior Member at 100 posts. To graduate to a Recognized Contributor, Recognized Developer, or Moderator, please search in the "Search all forums" box near the top middle of the screen, and type "How to become a (which ever one of these I mentioned that you are curious about)"​
Near the top right of the screen there will be a button labeled "Notifications". Here you will get quick access to messages, mentions, quotes and statistics (statistics will be shown on same page as quotes. Here you can also find all posts made by you in the past, and all thanked posts made by you in the past), and update alerts for software you are using from subscribed threads. Also towards the right of the screen you will see easy access tabs to quickly view unread messages, and threads that you subscribed to.​
Near the top right of the screen you will see the button for "Swappa". This is an online store for buying and selling devices and is recommended by XDA​.
Next read XDA Forum Rules if you haven't yet before going any further. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the webpage and you will find a link for this as well as some other useful links. Or you can click here.​
Finding The Forums And Threads That You Are Looking For​​​​
Now to find the best forums and threads related to your device, click on the search box near the top left of your screen and start typing any identifying words that relate to your device until you find it. Once your device is selected you will find specifications, forums, threads, information on how to root, ROM's, kernels, and tools/utilities that are related to your device. If you are not able to find your device, then use the search box for searching all forums to find forums and threads that may be related to your device. This may be needed if you have a very new, old, or less common device. You may have to select the settings icon to the right of this search box for advanced search options. For a complete guide to using XDA's search features, check out this thread by my friend @TheMerovingian. If you are still not finding the information you need, read below for what to do next.
XDA Assist And How To Start Your Own Thread​
If you are still not finding the information you need after following the steps above, then click on the XDA assist tab near the top left of your screen. Here you can start a new thread requesting help to find the information you are looking for. You can find the new thread button near the top left of your screen. If you did find the forum you were looking for, then you can start a thread there the same way by selecting the new thread button near the top left of your screen. If you are unsure if this is the right forum to start your thread, then select the moderator tab near the top middle of the screen and send a private message to one of the moderators telling them what your thread is about, the name of your thread, where you think it should go, and politely ask if that is the right thing to do.
How To Operate Within Threads​​​​
Now that you have found a thread that interests you, here is some information on how to utilize your resources to get the most out of it. The original post or OP is where you are going to find the most info and usually any downloads that are related to the thread. This is on the first page of the thread (sdk version is related to which android version you are running. Arm, arm64, and x86 version is related to which processor you have in your device). If you cannot find this info in your android settings, then search for your device specifications online. Read all of the first page now. If you still have questions about the thread, next use the search box at the top of the original post to find specific info within the thread. If you still have questions read through a majority of the thread before posting questions. Unless it is a new thread, most likely the answer to your question is in there somewhere. The newest posts will be towards the last page of the thread. If you still have questions its time to make a post in the thread.
Making A Post In A Thread​​​​
At the bottom of the thread page you will see an option for a quick reply. This is a basic reply with limited options. Not many people are going to notice this post especially in a busy thread. If you want a specific person to be alerted that you have made a post then you either need to mention them by adding text in your post like this... @ZipAddict or you need to quote another persons post by selecting the "reply" button at the bottom right of the post that you are replying to. If you would like to alert multiple people that you have posted, then you need to select the "multi-quote" button at the bottom right of each persons post that you are replying to followed by selecting reply. Once again if you hover over edit options at the top of the reply you are making, you will see a description of what each one does (like change the font, or hide text like in my signature). For a complete guide on all the cool things you can do in a post, go here! Additional options are available below the text box and this is where you can add attachments to your post. If you are wanting to post several photos or videos, it can be easier to post a link to an offsite photo gallery like dropbox in your post itself. ​
Sending Private Messages​
To send someone a private message you can either click on their username and select "send message", or you can go to your message list and start a new message by manually entering the username/s of who you wish to send a message to. If you are wanting to send attachments in a private message, then you can include a link to your offsite gallery just like we discussed above.
~If someone has posted something that has helped you, then you are urged to hit the "thanks" button under that post regardless if you post a thank you.
~If someone is breaking the forum rules, then you are urged to hit the "!" button at the bottom left of their post and report them.
~If the thread has a poll (at the top of the thread), then you should participate. It only takes a second, and your opinion matters.
~You should rate the thread (at the top of the thread) immediately if it has helped you a lot. If not, give it a little time before rating and dont be quick to give a bad rating.
~If you benefit from software that you have used here, you should donate to the developer. Any amount is appreciated, and this will motivate them to keep providing the service that you use.
~Be patient and do not make another post about the same thing twice. If no one answers within 24 hours you could send a private message to the maker of the thread politely asking for direction.​
This is something I put together real quickly to point new members in the right direction and once again i did not go over every single option or detail. Feel free to ask any questions here, or to request more information regarding a certain topic though. And if you see any mistakes please point them out so that i can correct them. Also, if anyone would like to make photos or videos outlining these things, then i will be happy to add them and give credit. In the meantime i will attach photos as requested. Thank you for reading and good luck on your XDA adventures!:good::good:
Thank you.
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Very helpful ! Thank you !
Very well done. Excellent guide and very helpful for new members. :victory:
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Very well done. Excellent guide and very helpful for new members. :victory:
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Thank you friend!
I urge everyone to look through his threads as well ^ as he has some very informative ones that cover many topics, and is extremely helpful and kind to all members! :good::good:
Very useful information for every member, Thank you so much !
Thanks for the heads up, new member today
J.I. Shawon said:
Thank you.
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Megamachine said:
Very helpful ! Thank you !
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Sparkia said:
Very useful information for every member, Thank you so much !
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ULTRA777 said:
Thanks for the heads up, new member today
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Welcome to XDA and thank you for reading! Let me know if you need anything!
thank you very much. will read then go ahead
blackview said:
thank you very much. will read then go ahead
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Welcome to XDA and thank you for reading! Let me know if you need anything!
Newbie here. Thanks for the guide, it's informative and helpful for me.
Thank's for guide bro
Thank you...it's really Helpful.
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Anders81 said:
Newbie here. Thanks for the guide, it's informative and helpful for me.
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Anonymous94 said:
Thank's for guide bro
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jhalayashraj said:
Thank you...it's really Helpful.
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Welcome to XDA and thank you for reading! Let me know if you need anything!
Thanks for the info its always nice to get friendly advice on your first day at school
@ZipAddict great job here
I'm so proud on you heheh
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
davyro said:
Thanks for the info its always nice to get friendly advice on your first day at school
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Welcome to XDA and thank you for reading! Let me know if you need anything!
Paget96 said:
@ZipAddict great job here
I'm so proud on you heheh
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Thank u friend! Great work on LSpeed! I love it! Have a good day!
Thank you!
Really thank you!
It is very helpful to newcomers like me
L-K said:
Really thank you!
It is very helpful to newcomers like me
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Welcome to XDA and thank you for reading! Let me know if you need anything!
kanesimicart said:
Thank You !
It's Very useful information for every member.
I'm Kane
Happy to be here also. I hope that we can build better community here.
Nice to meet you !
Regards!
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Welcome to XDA and thank you for reading! I like that attitude! You will be able to help build a better community here (even though it is already awesome!) Nice to meet you as well! Let me know if you need anything!

[Completed] Funny stuff going on with phone don't think it's normal

Hello,
I have finally joined the forum hoping to find out what if anything if going on with my phone. I have several screen shots of various instances that seem out of the ordinary. To top it off I found a ton of txt files with my phones information on it from Maa360. I desperately want to know if I'm under an administrators account and am possibly being monitored. All the way down. To my Gmail email. I think there is an administrator account over me there too. Any advice or help is greatly appreciated.
Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
Personally, I think you might just be paranoid.
I have no idea what you mean by "having an administrator account" over you.
Try posting your question in the forum linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
The experts there nay be able to help.

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