Database Info

[Q] XDA WP7 App

Is the official xda app only available i the us marketplace?
I would really like to have the app, it isn't available here in sweden when searching for it.
Thanks

For USA:
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/9c6d4b47-2f85-4812-bec5-8e57de817e5f
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/4312d348-582c-4de0-9ed4-528a8eead951
Official: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/e8abf95f-cc53-e011-854c-00237de2db9e

It looks very nice, but its not available in CZ Marketplace :-(

I`m hoping it will be available in more marketplaces.
When i was on android i used the offical xda app daily.

In Polish market place the same. We have only Fast XDA:
http://www.windowsphone.com/pl-PL/apps/4312d348-582c-4de0-9ed4-528a8eead951
But you cant try BoardExpress: http://www.windowsphone.com/pl-PL/apps/9a096f03-f1da-df11-a844-00237de2db9e

Somewhat relatedly, has something gone wrong with the official XDA app? Its push notifications stpped working a few months ago for me, and when I try to set them up now it says it can't connect. Anybody else having this problem, or should I just reinstall the app?

Have just searched and installed official XDA app within the UK:
As a long time user of XDA, it's great value at just 79p (£0.79)

Same here. Also everytime I open the app it asks if I want to receive push notifications. Doesn't matter what my settings are, it always asks when opening. And while we're at it, when is this app going to get a BADLY needed update?
GoodDayToDie said:
Somewhat relatedly, has something gone wrong with the official XDA app? Its push notifications stpped working a few months ago for me, and when I try to set them up now it says it can't connect. Anybody else having this problem, or should I just reinstall the app?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my Lumia 900 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

GoodDayToDie said:
Somewhat relatedly, has something gone wrong with the official XDA app? Its push notifications stpped working a few months ago for me, and when I try to set them up now it says it can't connect. Anybody else having this problem, or should I just reinstall the app?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same for me. It got to the point where I just forgot push notifications came with this app lol.
Sent from my SGH-i917 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

Dammit... I guess it's a server-side issue then. For a long time, it was the only app I used the toast notifications for (I typically get several PMs every day now, and it was very handy to get a notification and preview of them without needing to check the website).
Oh well... anybody know who might be responsible for this, and could possible get it working again? Aside from lacking the notifications, the app is great.

The WP7 app was written by someone from http://www.pocketpc.ch/forum/ but I can't find any reference or app thread on that forum The only one thing I've found: official app is a special version of Board Express application, you may try Board Express forum: http://www.board-express.com/forum/index.php

[Q] Website prob

I am new on xda-dev. I find it very difficult to use this website.
First there were a lot of issues related to registering and login and now after i can login there are so many other prob.
The text jumps and flickers like a monkey for ages, and the page continues to load.
It was even difficult to search for things on the forum or even start a new thread.
Every time i had to keep pressing the browser stop button to stop loading the page.
The image does not loads for image verification and so i can not post any message.
Just for your info i use No script in my browser but even if i allow scripts on this page still i face a lot of trouble.
First you do not let people register, then you do not let them login and then you do not let them search for solutions or start a new thread.
Dont we have a simple version of this site where i could focus just on exactly what i am here for.
I do not need so much of spoon feeding in the name of interactivity and user friendliness.
Please advise.

Use Mobile app like
Tapatalk
Xda developer app
Forum runner
Regards
Dr. Sanket

I can not even use it from my computer.
In some browsers it can not be opened at all.
Too irritating.
Takes ages to post one comment.

Switching over the forum style to classic solved a lot of problem.
But the Captcha image still takes ages to load.
I have to close and reopen the browser many times.
Search still creates a lot of problem.
.

The problem is not why there is Captcha but why is it not opening easily.
Anyway for your info. after a new member posts 10 replies he does not gets captcha
I just wanted suggestion regarding what should be done to be able to easy communicate on this forum. Thanx all of you.

Every time i try to start a new thread, i have to write the title. The system is supposed to search for similar threads. BUT as soon as i do so the entire page refreshes and then there is nothing there on the screen. I have to keep doing that again and again. What a foolish way of making a website. I do not need so much of spoon feeding. Dont we have a simpler interface ?

What you describe never happened to me, even when I was new.
I think you need to focus on troubleshooting your computer/browser instead of complaining about the xda website.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

huaweiuser said:
Every time i try to start a new thread, i have to write the title. The system is supposed to search for similar threads. BUT as soon as i do so the entire page refreshes and then there is nothing there on the screen. I have to keep doing that again and again. What a foolish way of making a website. I do not need so much of spoon feeding. Dont we have a simpler interface ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What browsers are you using because I use it with Firefox and Opera without problem on my computer and have even browsed with my phones default browser without issue and am now using the xda app an I have less then 10 posts do you have cookies allowed or JavaScript enabled on your web browsers? That may or may not help
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda app-developers app

I experienced similar problems using the website itself. The app seems to work a little better.
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app

Goth Wolf said:
What browsers are you using because I use it with Firefox and Opera without problem on my computer and have even browsed with my phones default browser without issue and am now using the xda app an I have less then 10 posts do you have cookies allowed or JavaScript enabled on your web browsers? That may or may not help
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have tried, Firefox, Midori and Konquror on two different OS, Ubuntu and Mint but every where I faced some problem or the other. As i mentioned earlier, after i changed the website interface to 'classic' the problem reduced but did not end. Now mainly have problem with Capcha not loading at times or with the auto search of the title of a new thread. I feel the site is made more pro-mobile than for computer use. If some one has not faced these problems at any time does not means that there is somthing wrong with my system. The first time when I registered on this forum the entire page was simply flickering every moment, it would have been worth making a video of that I have been using dozens of forums but never had any trouble of this kind. I feel the system could have been made simpler.

With all the people who blatantly ignore the rules and requests, I don't think a ten post limit with CAPTCHA is all that unreasonable.
I like Linux a lot, but I don't think it's out of line to suggest the trouble lies in browser or OS support especially since Linux tends to be more persnickety than Windows due to market share and development, no matter where you want to place the blame for that.
If someone is having these problems outside of Linux, details would help narrow it down.
At any rate, it's not the forum's requests that are at fault, but the integration with something or lack of support.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

Pennycake said:
With all the people who blatantly ignore the rules and requests, I don't think a ten post limit with CAPTCHA is all that unreasonable.
If someone is having these problems outside of Linux, details would help narrow it down.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seems you did not even understand the question. The question is not WHY there is captcha but why it is creating trouble loading. And if it is bcoz of linux then it is strange as captcha is used in many other websites and no where i face any problem. Moreover there are others too who have faced other problems here. And i am not just facing captcha prob there are a host of other prob that makes using the website very difficult. Also how is it that there is problem some times and not there on other ocations ? If it was due to linux it would have been there always ! I would also like to remind you that Android is also built on Linux kernel. And any website that is highly OS specific is not a well planned website. Anyway it was just a feedback to help the site owners improve it "IF" they wish to. If they dont i can always find my way out
Thanx all of you for your help.
.

XDA website/forum weird display

I've been having a problem with how xda website is displayed on my desktop. Please see the attached file.
all sites are okay and only xda is showing like this. please help.

MrMosoani said:
I've been having a problem with how xda website is displayed on my desktop. Please see the attached file.
all sites are okay and only xda is showing like this. please help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had the same problem too.
Anyone knows how to fix it?

Maybe your network connection become unstable?

I have this problem when my Internet connection is being overtaxed - too slow so it times out trying to load the whole page. I it can also be do to browser plug-ins blocking elements (as per another thread).
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

MrMosoani said:
I've been having a problem with how xda website is displayed on my desktop. Please see the attached file.
all sites are okay and only xda is showing like this. please help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well, I use mozilla and this happens not just with xda but others too
I recommend just refreshing the page 2-3 times. You can delete browser cache (not history) and cookies.
Hope this helps

Looks to me like the sites CSS file isnt being downloaded, so yes its likely down to a over stretched or slow internet connection.
Normally refreshing a couple of times should fix it

zacthespack said:
Looks to me like the sites CSS file isnt being downloaded, so yes its likely down to a over stretched or slow internet connection.
Normally refreshing a couple of times should fix it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tried many times to refresh but still no avail. Can't even find the fix on the internet.

In the Quick Style Chooser (at the bottom of every page), you can change "-- XDA 2013 Beta" to something else.

MrMosoani said:
I've been having a problem with how xda website is displayed on my desktop. Please see the attached file.
all sites are okay and only xda is showing like this. please help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It may help to search online about why your browser is functioning slowly. Also try reinstalling your browser. It may work. Have you tried deleting browser cache and cookies? Try searching how to delete them, do it and see if it works as I think that should solve your problem.
Remember a search engine is your friend. You can solve anything through it.

I have this problem only in XDA forum.,and my internet connection is fine.
I also try to reload the page and clean cache many times,but still can't fix it.
I use the internet with my mobile,and it's woke! but when i change back to the cable net and the problem back , too.
Finally as post-mortem says just use the Quick Style Chooser , and the normal page is back.

Where can i find that?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

MrMosoani said:
Where can i find that?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
at the bottom of every page. You can also change the style of xda website in your control panel -> edit options(on the left hand side) and forum skin(located at the bottom of the page)
cheers

croudra said:
I have this problem only in XDA forum.,and my internet connection is fine.
I also try to reload the page and clean cache many times,but still can't fix it.
I use the internet with my mobile,and it's woke! but when i change back to the cable net and the problem back , too.
Finally as post-mortem says just use the Quick Style Chooser , and the normal page is back.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Open in ie9 or ie10 with compitable view(or something... i can't remember but it is exactly in the address bar near reload/stop button)

links in email appear as text from some sites including XDA

This isn't strictly a Nexus 5 issue since I have now experienced it on a brand new Nexus 7 (2013) updated to 4.2.2.
The issue is for me, when I receive e-mail from XDA (and a few other forums) on my Nexus 5 on 4.2.2 using the stock e-mail client, the links to the forum and unsubscribe just appear as text, not links that can be clicked. That's very annoying since it means to click through to a link (like a forum post) I have to copy and paste the link into the browser.
I thought this was a Nexus 5 issue on 4.2.2 but I just bought a new Nexus 7 (2013) and immediately accepted the update to 4.2.2. On XDA again links to forum posts appear as plain text and are not clickable.
I thought it might be something to do with my email provider (1and1.com) but the problem does not occur on any other device I have (I have a Asus Transformer TF700T flashed with CROMi-Xenogenesis nor in Outlook 2010 or 2013.
Plus I changed my e-mail to my Gmail account on XDA and the same problem happens using the stock e-mail client but not using Gmail.
I have gotten around the problem by switching to K9 e-mail but it seems strange that I should get these problems on my two different devices (the only common factor is that they are GED's and are on 4.2.2) and furthermore nobody else seems to have experienced it.
Thanks

I already saw this problem and I also have it on my N5. I don't understand why the links are missing but there's no solution afaik...

Primokorn said:
I already saw this problem and I also have it on my N5. I don't understand why the links are missing but there's no solution afaik...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's reassuring that somebody else has seen this problem so it's not just me. But it's puzzling that nobody is complaining about it. Do they use an app for the forum and not notice it?

lchiu7 said:
It's reassuring that somebody else has seen this problem so it's not just me. But it's puzzling that nobody is complaining about it. Do they use an app for the forum and not notice it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually this is'nt due to XDA but the Email app. Most of users have Gmail app and a 3rd party app...

Primokorn said:
Actually this is'nt due to XDA but the Email app. Most of users have Gmail app and a 3rd party app...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know it's not XDA since it occurs on another forum I frequent. But I don't use Gmail as my main e-mail so I can't use the Gmail app.
I wonder if this is a documented bug with Google? And it only seemed to occur with 4.2.2.
But K9 works so that's what I have to use.

lchiu7 said:
I know it's not XDA since it occurs on another forum I frequent. But I don't use Gmail as my main e-mail so I can't use the Gmail app.
I wonder if this is a documented bug with Google? And it only seemed to occur with 4.2.2.
But K9 works so that's what I have to use.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also use a 3rd party app however I've just checked my email app and links work now. It didn't do anything in the settings so it seems that an update has fixed it.
BTW I use the latest Banks Core package.

Primokorn said:
I also use a 3rd party app however I've just checked my email app and links work now. It didn't do anything in the settings so it seems that an update has fixed it.
BTW I use the latest Banks Core package.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Still doesn't work for me. But then I am running stock and I am not sure I can use other GAPPS without being rooted.

lchiu7 said:
Still doesn't work for me. But then I am running stock and I am not sure I can use other GAPPS without being rooted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need a custom deodexed rom to flash gapps but I can't guarantee it will work... FYI I have attached the version number I have. What do u have?

TrendStation - a privacy friendly alternative to Tapatalk

Hello,
I'm not associated with the developer of this app, but found this rare gem at reddit.
I was looking for a Tapatalk alternative over the last years, since Tapatalk is getting more and more advertisements (even the paid version) and it was criticized because of data leaks and a very bad privacy policy. The developers of Tapatalk don't listen to suggestions and make the app even worse, from one to the next update.
TrendStation is a Feed Player, which allows you to read RSS feeds, listen to podcasts or, which is my favourite feature of the app:
to browse any forum that uses the Tapatalk API.
I'm blown away by the simplicity of this app and the forum module, which is a lightweight alternative to Tapatalk itself. Forums can be added by adding the link of the corresponding forum.
There is no cloud service behind and the login data is not shared, everything stays local.
Since the app is really great made and the developer fixed bugs immediately when I wrote him, I'd like other users that look for a Tapatalk alternative to know about this app.
They removed ads immediately, when I asked them to do so. They'll add a donate entry at the app settings.
Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nt.ai
Website of the developer: http://limbostudio.html-5.me/?i=1
E-Mail of the developer: [email protected]
I'd like to share this app with you, because it replaced Tapatalk completely for me.
Please leave your feedback, I want to support the developer with it.

I installed this, looking for something better than TapaTalk that I only use for one forum. It will not add the forums, stating that I have the wrong URL (I know I do not) or forums do not use the Tapatalk API.
It is SNB Forums www.snbforums.com and tried www.snbforums.com/forums and it just does not work. I know they use the Tapatalk API because I can access those forums with Tapatalk.

Pkt_Lnt said:
I installed this, looking for something better than TapaTalk that I only use for one forum. It will not add the forums, stating that I have the wrong URL (I know I do not) or forums do not use the Tapatalk API.
It is SNB Forums www.snbforums.com and tried www.snbforums.com/forums and it just does not work. I know they use the Tapatalk API because I can access those forums with Tapatalk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you need authentication to access the forum?
I have a forum that only can be accessed after user login so that's may be the problem about the app not syncing
I can't access either but I know for sure it uses Tapatalk API of course

mangusZen said:
Do you need authentication to access the forum?
I have a forum that only can be accessed after user login so that's may be the problem about the app not syncing
I can't access either but I know for sure it uses Tapatalk API of course
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can browse them with no log in. I just set at the add forum screen and get the toast stating wrong URL or does not use tapatalk api. Can't even get to the url.

Thanks for the feedback.
I talked to the developer, there seems to be a problem with a few forums using the Tapatalk API (Probably because of Cloudflare).
He is actually working on a fix.
The XDA forum and some other forums I tested (Android-Hilfe.de) are working fine for me.

Draygon said:
Thanks for the feedback.
I talked to the developer, there seems to be a problem with a few forums using the Tapatalk API (Probably because of Cloudflare).
He is actually working on a fix.
The XDA forum and some other forums I tested (Android-Hilfe.de) are working fine for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nice to know , the app seems really nice

Draygon said:
Thanks for the feedback.
I talked to the developer, there seems to be a problem with a few forums using the Tapatalk API (Probably because of Cloudflare).
He is actually working on a fix.
The XDA forum and some other forums I tested (Android-Hilfe.de) are working fine for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes Cloudflare hosts SNB Forums.

I got following answer from the developer, regarding the problem that some forums cannot be added (Tapatalk API not in use error):
Limbo Studio said:
Hi,
Its seems as if The CloudFlares DDos protection is tampering with the access of the link. The site admins have not whitelisted the Tapatalk API and since these websites have migrated into Tapatalk itself, it explains why you could use these forums in The Tapatalk Application.
This issue has been faced by many around the world -*https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/tap...s40.html?sid=9581d9c85a305ea26abd2a244e2cd4b8
We are sorry we couldn’t be of further assistance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably someone can get in contact with the developer and help him. These reply is really sad for me.

Draygon said:
I got following answer from the developer, regarding the problem that some forums cannot be added (Tapatalk API not in use error):
Probably someone can get in contact with the developer and help him. These reply is really sad for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its not the apps fault but the websites, cloudflare blocks the tapatalk api,
ask the website admin to change it , i guess

Draygon said:
I got following answer from the developer, regarding the problem that some forums cannot be added (Tapatalk API not in use error):
Probably someone can get in contact with the developer and help him. These reply is really sad for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pass this on to the dev. New Cloudflare SDK and developer docs.
https://www.cloudflare.com/products/mobile-sdk/
https://developers.cloudflare.com/mobile-sdk/overview/
Source.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-sdk-help-developers-improve-app-performance/

Its the websites cloudeflare firewall, it does not allow incoming connections with the app because it suspects it as a robot.
I like the app and its simple and efficient UI, and the fact that its only 8MB is pretty impressive

Pkt_Lnt said:
Pass this on to the dev. New Cloudflare SDK and developer docs.
https://www.cloudflare.com/products/mobile-sdk/
https://developers.cloudflare.com/mobile-sdk/overview/
Source.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-sdk-help-developers-improve-app-performance/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, I sent your response to the developer. Probably he still cannot do anything about the issue, because of the mentioned Cloudflare Firewall.
Really sad, the app is awesome. But I can only add a few of my forums.

Draygon said:
Thanks, I sent your response to the developer. Probably he still cannot do anything about the issue, because of the mentioned Cloudflare Firewall.
Really sad, the app is awesome. But I can only add a few of my forums.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well its free and you can add all the major forums, so its a win-win
Cloudflare is a nuisance:crying:

can anyone send the apk? My playstore isnt working properly

I must do something wrong, none of the foruns links work, for example to add xda I use the link https://forum.xda-developers.com
Can someone point me in the right direction? tks

Hi, remove https:// to solve the problem.

I tried it, and only XDA worked for me. I really only visit 5 forums. And while I have begun to literally loathe both Tapatalk and Flipboard (these two are one in the same as far as not doing things for users),I cannot switch to to this so (as much as I'd love to) because of this issue..
Very nice presentation though...
Sent from my note 8...

Draygon said:
Hi, remove https:// to solve the problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
IMNSHO that is very bad advise to disable https. With all the hacking / privacy issues on the Internet, more security is essential. not less.
That would be a short term fix at best. If that was necessary, then that alone will keep me from using (or trying to use) TrendStation.
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2...ers-to-move-to-https-before-october-deadline/
https://www.techrepublic.com/articl...-how-it-could-make-the-entire-internet-safer/
https://www.cloudflare.com/learning-resources/tls-1-3/

Pkt_Lnt said:
IMNSHO that is very bad advise to disable https. With all the hacking / privacy issues on the Internet, more security is essential. not less.
That would be a short term fix at best. If that was necessary, then that alone will keep me from using (or trying to use) TrendStation.
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2...ers-to-move-to-https-before-october-deadline/
https://www.techrepublic.com/articl...-how-it-could-make-the-entire-internet-safer/
https://www.cloudflare.com/learning-resources/tls-1-3/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's pretty secure as the app is fully local
Sent from my J7 Prime using TrendStation

I test and have some comments.
1. Poor translation of the Polish language
2. Additional menu in posts / three dots / slightly visible, changing the theme helps a little.
The appplication is developmental and great that someone is making a conciliatory for tatapalka.
Regards and look forward to further development of the app