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[APP][RELEASED]uShout

So, I am working on a new Android app and I would love some input on it.
The basic idea is that you can easily "chat" with other random users. I find this very hard to explain without showing so I will just run through the process here. You launch the app then you can write something in a text box and "shout it". The message gets uploaded and then you download a message that someone else has shouted out. You can then either download another message or reply to the message you have, effectively initiating a conversation with that person.
All comments and feedback appreciated, preferably on the Connect-UTB forums but I will check here as well
UPDATE: The app is now out on the Market.. feel free to give it a go!

Interesting

Glad you think so! It will be on the Market soon enough I think, depending on what feedback I get from this limited beta test.

Add different colors for each user and make it like a live update not to press the Grab new shout then it updates Other then that the UI is Good.

Thanks for the ideas. I will make it grab a new shout when you post one (i think, maybe make it a setting).
Not sure what you're thinking when it comes to the colours though? Give each user a unique colour? As in their name? Something like:
Reply from Bob: Hey darling
Reply from Alice: Hey handsome

Untouchab1e said:
Reply from Bob: Hey darling
Reply from Alice: Hey handsome
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Yes exactly like that

So this is kind of like a chatroulette/omeggle kinda idea, is that right?
Interesting

Alright, I will give it some though.
I am not sure how to implement the live updates though. Been thinking about it for a while and havent decided on the best way to do this yet, so any suggestions would be welcome!

Untouchab1e said:
Alright, I will give it some though.
I am not sure how to implement the live updates though. Been thinking about it for a while and havent decided on the best way to do this yet, so any suggestions would be welcome!
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You could ask some twitter developers because they have the auto updating feature.
sorry i cant personally help im just learning java.

Yeah I agree, maybe there's an open source twitter app?

Re: [BETA][UNDER DEVELOPMENT]uShout
Its not the coding that is the problem, its just figuring out how I want it to be.
Also I'm figuring out how I shouts should be grabbed. Now it just grabs the newest (if you don't have any replies) so if lots of shouts are being posted then most of them might never be read. However I don't want users to get the same shout twice so I have some thinking to do.
Thanks for testing it though. I think it can be a fun app once it gets published on the market
Sent from my Nexus One

mr.r9 said:
Yeah I agree, maybe there's an open source twitter app?
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http://twitter.com/about/opensource

1. Maybe add an option to make the random user a favourite or friend?
2. Also add an icon/picture to your name?
3. An option to add a picture to your post? i.e. "look what I saw today!" - picture.jpg

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Amdathlonuk said:
1. Maybe add an option to make the random user a favourite or friend?
2. Also add an icon/picture to your name?
3. An option to add a picture to your post? i.e. "look what I saw today!" - picture.jpg
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Great ideas. Will see what I can do. Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus One

What do you think about implementing the Omegle protocol? That can provide a good number of users immediately.

exelinguy said:
What do you think about implementing the Omegle protocol? That can provide a good number of users immediately.
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Havent really considered it though I might take a closer look. I don't really think I will need it though

So who exactly would you be chatting with? Random users online? Creepy..

Pretty much yeah. Then again, those you talk to here are pretty random as well >_<

Untouchab1e said:
Pretty much yeah. Then again, those you talk to here are pretty random as well >_<
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Would be neat for proximity shout and preference like only want to receive from a female/certain age/or only pictures if not already implemented.

Hmm, interesting. I have been wanting to keep images and pictures of it due to the nastyness that tends to show up. However, a male/female setting would be nice.

[Q] Porting the Galaxy S contacts apk?

I was playing around with my friend's captivate and the contact list had a pretty cool feature of swiping on the contact to call (swiping right) or sending a message (swiping left) I was wondering has anyone ported this over to other devices? Would be cool if it can be ported to work with cyanogen mod. Or if anyone else wants to try to do it, that would be cool.
I was told might get a better answer in this forum.

Sounds cool. Is it a modified version of the vanilla contacts .apk or something complete different?

well i got it happy enough to install, but it fc's...maybe ill take a look at it tonight...
this may be a very tough port though, it appears to depend on alot of samsung stuff

Teh_Higgins said:
Sounds cool. Is it a modified version of the vanilla contacts .apk or something complete different?
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It actually looks like a modified vanilla contact apk, It's a neat feature, would be nice if it can be ported though.
invisiblek said:
well i got it happy enough to install, but it fc's...maybe ill take a look at it tonight...
this may be a very tough port though, it appears to depend on alot of samsung stuff
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I don't know about other people but besides the touchwiz launcher, how Samsung modified the OS is pretty nice, been playing with the Captivate a little more, and I have to say I like it a lot.

I accidentally deleted my contacts app on my captivate :-( I will be interested in this thread... perhaps I can get it back!

basily said:
I accidentally deleted my contacts app on my captivate :-( I will be interested in this thread... perhaps I can get it back!
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why wouldnt you just ask for it in the captivate forum

Well, because the discussion here is about exactly that apk, no?
Sorry if I misstepped.

basily said:
Well, because the discussion here is about exactly that apk, no?
Sorry if I misstepped.
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OP is looking for someone to port it to incredible. to me, it would seem the simplest course of action to recovering a deleted apk from my phone would be to ask someone else who has that phone. hence going to captivate forum to find a captivate apk. im sure someone would post it within minutes, or you can pull it from one of the possibly many roms that are already there.

OK, thanks for the tip. Please excuse my NOOB-ness.

I'm interested too.
It's a pretty cool feature.
I had a Samsung Wave with this feature and it's very useful.

[APP] (In-development) Sketch 'Em, a "how to draw" app for Android

This app has been released and is now available on the Samsung Apps Store & Google Play
Hello! I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this, but here goes.
I'm part of a team developing a niche app for the Note. It's a drawing tutor, that's supposed to teach users how to draw in different art styles. We're looking at anime/manga for initial release, with different "style packs" to be released in the future as downloadable content.
Here's a video of the app trailer (goes up to 1080p for full Galaxy Note screen, though cropped, resolution):
I'd just like to know, for the kind of people who might be interested by this kind of app, what kind of features might you like to see?
My team has a deadline to meet so we definitely cannot promise implementing every feature right away, but if the app does reasonably well, it's safe to say it'll get the long-term update treatment.
And yes, there is a very similar app out there called "How to Draw - Easy Art Lessons" in the Google Play store, but we hope to better execute the same idea.

I think it looks awesome !!! I Love drawing on the Note but Im really **** at it lol So having something like this would suit me down to the ground !!
Looking forward to it

Hey azzledazzle, thanks for that. I hope we can pull it off well.

KABAYAN
i will you all the success in this app. i too am a fan of drawing but drawing does not like me that much, i hope this app mends our differences, lol.

Haha, yeah that's half the reason I'm liking this project so much. Thanks for the vote of confidence!

I love drawing, drawing hates me! I hope this would help me though
Edit: Saw the video and it looks pretty neat. One feature I would like to request is.. I don't know how to put it but anyways.. I would like to select a image from the gallery, say a cute lil puppy, and be able to trace that picture on a blank sheet (or canvas??). So after I finish tracing, I could edit it a little, a few finishing touches here and there, and save it.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ParanoidAndroid v0.4 using XDA Premium. xD

sujal said:
I love drawing, drawing hates me! I hope this would help me though
Edit: Saw the video and it looks pretty neat. One feature I would like to request is.. I don't know how to put it but anyways.. I would like to select a image from the gallery, say a cute lil puppy, and be able to trace that picture on a blank sheet (or canvas??). So after I finish tracing, I could edit it a little, a few finishing touches here and there, and save it.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ParanoidAndroid v0.4 using XDA Premium. xD
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Tracing paper - Samsung app store !

azzledazzle said:
Tracing paper - Samsung app store !
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Can't access the Samsung app store. Running PA.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ParanoidAndroid v0.4 using XDA Premium. xD

azzledazzle said:
Tracing paper - Samsung app store !
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Thanks for bringing this app to our attention! I didn't know something like ours was already released, but I suppose it was inevitable.
sujal said:
Can't access the Samsung app store. Running PA.
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So you mean to say that any device running Paranoid Android has no Samsung App store? That's a shame, because we were looking to submit our app there to join the Smart Apps Challenge.

jp.esteban said:
Thanks for bringing this app to our attention! I didn't know something like ours was already released, but I suppose it was inevitable.
So you mean to say that any device running Paranoid Android has no Samsung App store? That's a shame, because we were looking to submit our app there to join the Smart Apps Challenge.
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As far as I know, any non-touchwiz ROM can't access the Samsung App Store. I tried installing the apk, tried the website. Nothing helped. I wonder if there's a workaround that I may not know of though.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

I've tried a little bit of drawing with the note but not got very far.
Would be interested in an app to help me develop it further. Not seen video yet (no wifi atm) but will check later and let you know of anything I'd like to see implemented.
Would be happy to perform testing if you need anyone.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Hi guys, just letting you all know we've uploaded to the Samsung app store and it's currently undergoing review. Additionally, according to the Samsung Smart Apps Challenge rules as well as the general Samsung developer agreement, they don't require exclusivity for titles on their store. So we'll be uploading to Google Play afterwards, too.
Some tidbits about the current version:
Creator mode is done, in very rudimentary form. Users can make their own drawing tutorials in a step-by-step manner with up to 13 steps, upload the tutorial, and view/trace the tutorials of others in the community category.
Aside from anime characters, the app now has a dinosaurs category!

jp.esteban said:
Hi guys, just letting you all know we've uploaded to the Samsung app store and it's currently undergoing review. Additionally, according to the Samsung Smart Apps Challenge rules as well as the general Samsung developer agreement, they don't require exclusivity for titles on their store. So we'll be uploading to Google Play afterwards, too.
Some tidbits about the current version:
Creator mode is done, in very rudimentary form. Users can make their own drawing tutorials in a step-by-step manner with up to 13 steps, upload the tutorial, and view/trace the tutorials of others in the community category.
Aside from anime characters, the app now has a dinosaurs category!
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I'm not really able to find the app in the Samsung App Store. Could you direct me to it please!
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA Premium HD app

its pending review so wont be available until samsung accept it.
Well done to the OP really looking forward to this ! I love sketching on the Note !

aurator said:
I'm not really able to find the app in the Samsung App Store. Could you direct me to it please!
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Haha, thanks so much for your enthusiasm, it means a lot! I'll let you know as soon as the app gets accepted by Samsung.
azzledazzle said:
Well done to the OP really looking forward to this ! I love sketching on the Note !
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Thanks! May I know what you like to sketch? We need ideas for what other theme packs to work on next.

Oh dang it! I missed the "Currently undergoing review" part :/
I'm looking forward to it too! Sketching on my Note is fun
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jp.esteban said:
Haha, thanks so much for your enthusiasm, it means a lot! I'll let you know as soon as the app gets accepted by Samsung.
Thanks! May I know what you like to sketch? We need ideas for what other theme packs to work on next.
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To be honest I just like sketching anything, Anything that helps become a better drawerer (is that a word ????)
I would like an option to sketch pictures I have taken with my camera ? Theres an app called 'Tracing Paper' what allows me to do this, But i would prefer to be able to do everything with just 1 app - Your app !!

aurator said:
Oh dang it! I missed the "Currently undergoing review" part :/
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Yeah, I could've worded that better. My apologies.
Some trivia about the app if you care to know: it started out as a kind of maze game where you control this glowing lump of lava lamp goo by using the S-Pen, and depending on the amount of pressure you apply, the goo would grow or shrink in size, making it more difficult to traverse the maze if you're heavy-handed with the pen. But the S-Pen SDK doesn't really have any functionality for animations so it looked really stale.

jp.esteban said:
Yeah, I could've worded that better. My apologies.
Some trivia about the app if you care to know: it started out as a kind of maze game where you control this glowing lump of lava lamp goo by using the S-Pen, and depending on the amount of pressure you apply, the goo would grow or shrink in size, making it more difficult to traverse the maze if you're heavy-handed with the pen. But the S-Pen SDK doesn't really have any functionality for animations so it looked really stale.
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well Im glad you changed it because I flash Paranoid Android the other day and i doubt the app would have worked as the S-pen is now just a fancy stylus lol

azzledazzle said:
I would like an option to sketch pictures I have taken with my camera ? Theres an app called 'Tracing Paper' what allows me to do this, But i would prefer to be able to do everything with just 1 app - Your app !!
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S-Note Alternative ?

Hi,
I am looking for a free program from Play Store that is similar to Samsung's S-note.
Basically I want to be able to draw on a blank canvas as well as be able to use paper with lines for writing.
Other features like adding shapes and pen colour would also be nice.
Any ideas ?
Thanks !

R-P-H said:
Hi,
I am looking for a free program from Play Store that is similar to Samsung's S-note.
Basically I want to be able to draw on a blank canvas as well as be able to use paper with lines for writing.
Other features like adding shapes and pen colour would also be nice.
Any ideas ?
Thanks !
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Older thread, but since i was looking for the same thing and came across one. I thought i would post it here just in case you were still looking
Try out Handwritting, can get it from Play store.
Doesn't have alot, but does a great job for a free app alternative to S-Note
-D

bucd said:
Older thread, but since i was looking for the same thing and came across one. I thought i would post it here just in case you were still looking
Try out Handwritting, can get it from Play store.
Doesn't have alot, but does a great job for a free app alternative to S-Note
-D
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Thanks I'll take a look....I also found something called papyrus beta although I can't get it in the store for my device, I have been looking for the latest apk everywhere but can't find it anywhere....

Also try Papyrus. It's in beta, but it's very good

juzz86 said:
Also try Papyrus. It's in beta, but it's very good
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Yea, all these programs look amazing, but I need an APK of them, aren't supported in my store....Pity.

R-P-H said:
Yea, all these programs look amazing, but I need an APK of them, aren't supported in my store....Pity.
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I just read the post above mine, lol sorry.
Papyrus is free, I'll see if I can grab the apk for you

juzz86 said:
I just read the post above mine, lol sorry.
Papyrus is free, I'll see if I can grab the apk for you
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Thanks ! :fingers-crossed: That'd me much appreciated, I've looked everywhere....

R-P-H said:
Thanks ! :fingers-crossed: That'd me much appreciated, I've looked everywhere....
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Here you go mate, there's a direct apk link about six posts down.
Very handy little program. Has completely replaced S-Note for me, both at work and home

juzz86 said:
Here you go mate, there's a direct apk link about six posts down.
Very handy little program. Has completely replaced S-Note for me, both at work and home
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Thanks ! :good: You don't happen to have the latest version do you ? The newest I could find in the thread is 0.1.3.

You could also try my application, Write. Here is the store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.styluslabs.write and here is the APK in case that doesn't work for you: http://www.styluslabs.com/writebeta/Write.apk
-- Matt

PBSurf said:
You could also try my application, Write. Here is the store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.styluslabs.write and here is the APK in case that doesn't work for you: http://www.styluslabs.com/writebeta/Write.apk
-- Matt
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Thanks Matt, I will give it a try for sure....:fingers-crossed:

PBSurf said:
You could also try my application, Write.
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Impressive! Just gave 5 stars, really well done! I'm using it as replacement on a Note 2 with custom rom. If I have to say, i would miss a fast note taking (little window like on stock rom, to take fast notes) and the chance to choose the kind of paper (i write music, i would use staff paper. Great job

PBSurf said:
You could also try my application, Write. Here is the store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.styluslabs.write and here is the APK in case that doesn't work for you: http://www.styluslabs.com/writebeta/Write.apk
-- Matt
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Hello Matt,
I use your app as well and have really enjoyed it. I use it constantly at work. The fast response time of the program make it great for scribbling notes and whatnot. It would be the only one I need but I don't see an ability to draw shapes. That said, you did some great work mate.

[APP][4.3+] Peek Now beta (Android lockscreen replacement)

Hello fellow XDA community. So I just done wrapping up my first ever app on android. It's called peek now, it's a pretty minimalistic android lockscreen replacement yet it has quite some features that the stock android lockscreen doesn't offer. Thus now I'm asking for you guys' help and please just try out my app and let me know what you think, so I can deliver a better app and experience to the future users. Many thanks!!
Join this Google plus community: https://plus.google.com/communities/111141105478115592763
And use the opt in link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/wake.jason.wake
Please note that the link may take a few hours to work
Again, many thanks

Good app, so far stable, nice icon, great job!

for some reason I can't install it.
It stops at 100% doing nothing else.
would you be able to provide me with an apk? i could try to install with that
(HTC One M8, Lollipop 5.1 BlissPOP ROM)
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nevermind, had some issues with play store, installed without a problem after a reboot
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wooow good job :good:
the interface is very clean and has all the core features needed.
I wasn't able to go through the tutorial because i wasn't able to press the "got it" button but it's very intuitive.
keep goind :good:

xXJJJasonXx said:
Please note that the link may take a few hours to work
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had some issues with play store
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how about uploading it here or elsewhere
i'd like to check it out

crullick said:
how about uploading it here or elsewhere
i'd like to check it out
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wait a minute or two and refresh the page.. it'll work if you give it some time

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0f-a48L6SNEbE4tRU9wUjVBbVE/view?usp=sharing
you can use this link if you really don't feel like waiting. Sorry for the inconvenience.