I have posted an Android Stick and Set-top Box buyers guide at:
http://linuxslate.com/Guide_Android_Stick_TV_Box.html
From the point of view of this readership, it is probably very Noob-oriented, but instead of answering questions from your Friends, Parents etc., you can just point them to that article.
I will post a link back to this forum on that page, and comments/corrections/additions are requested, and can be posted in this thread.
Please don't bar/flame/shoot/etc. me for linking to my sight. I feel that this is relevant and therefor legitimate to do this.
Linuxslate said:
I have posted an Android Stick and Set-top Box buyers guide at:
http://linuxslate.com/Guide_Android_Stick_TV_Box.html
From the point of view of this readership, it is probably very Noob-oriented, but instead of answering questions from your Friends, Parents etc., you can just point them to that article.
I will post a link back to this forum on that page, and comments/corrections/additions are requested, and can be posted in this thread.
Please don't bar/flame/shoot/etc. me for linking to my sight. I feel that this is relevant and therefor legitimate to do this.
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thx, I've shared this in our g+ community as well, feel free to join
Android Mini PC Google+ community https://plus.google.com/communities/117023595730524115864
Sent from SGS III GT-I9300 ??????
Thanks, and I'm already a member of that community (+linuxslate.com).
--- Sent from my Jesurun NX003 Android Stick using a Measy RC11.
Just curious as to how long account restrictions are in place here at XDA? I've been a member of many forums over the years (retired moderator at Overclock.net) and frankly puzzled as I have never seen these kind of restrictions on another site.
Not allowed to post external links (so no photobucket, no links to accessories).
Can only post every 5 minutes? Again a real head scratcher.
Have to type in an authentication code every time I post?
Just wondering if XDA is actively discouraging new members from joining.
I have to say great content on the site but very frustrating to try and participate.
Just something to prevent people joining solely to spam. Goes away after a few dozen posts.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app
Here is some great reading material for new users:
[GUIDE] - XDA New User Guide - Getting started on XDA
[New Members][Guide/Tour] Get the most out of XDA!!
Forum Rules
Restrictions are in place to give people an opportunity to read, search, and learn to navigate their way around the site, as well as to help curb all of the spam that is constantly trying to force it's way in.
Also, I moved your thread to the Q&A section...
And closed...
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1st of all I'm sorry for my bad English.
What is my request?
--- Make xda forum more user friendly for people.
Why I requested it??
--- Nowadays, people started creating account on xda more than before.
Finding out the correct section to post a question/asking for help isn't easy for a new member as xda's design isn't that much user friendly.
So,they starts posting things outside Q/A forum(iin development section) and messing up things.
So,
I on behalf of all noobs,requesting xda designers/mods to make the website a little user friendly, where someone can browse/find any forum from a page easily.
or
put some restrictions for noobs when they try to post on development section..
Thanks for reading..
#love_xda
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@Heisenberg
Sir,
what's ur opinion??
Hi,
I can assure you that the XDA team has always strived to make this place as user-friendly as possible for everyone on the site, from those who are junior members right up to those who are elite recognised developers. I'm not sure why you would think this wasn't the case. The site is divided neatly into defined sections so that discussion is focused and on topic. We have a search feature that is easy to find and works very well, although a lot of members choose not to use it. We also have a site map.
Finding the correct place to create a post is very easy. If a member has a certain device all he/she needs to do is find that device section by using the "find your device" search box this is clearly marked at the very top of every page. Once in the device section the sub-fora are clearly titled and clearly defined.
Honestly, the problems here generally stem from new (and sometimes experienced) members not taking the time to familiarise themselves with the site, and not taking the time (usually a minute or two) to find the right place to post.
There have always been restrictions on new members posting in the development sections but this in itself leads to problems, like a member spamming their way to ten posts in order to post in the development sections.
But like I said, this site is continually evolving, we do our best to ensure that XDA Developers is a great place for every member to use.
PS. I'm not sure why the need for the humungo-font, I could read that from three houses away!
Heisenberg said:
Hi,
I can assure you that the XDA team has always strived to make this place as user-friendly as possible for everyone on the site, from those who are junior members right up to those who are elite recognised developers. I'm not sure why you would think this wasn't the case. The site is divided neatly into defined sections so that discussion is focused and on topic. We have a search feature that is easy to find and works very well, although a lot of members choose not to use it. We also have a site map.
Finding the correct place to create a post is very easy. If a member has a certain device all he/she needs to do is find that device section by using the "find your device" search box this is clearly marked at the very top of every page. Once in the device section the sub-fora are clearly titled and clearly defined.
Honestly, the problems here generally stem from new (and sometimes experienced) members not taking the time to familiarise themselves with the site, and not taking the time (usually a minute or two) to find the right place to post.
There have always been restrictions on new members posting in the development sections but this in itself leads to problems, like a member spamming their way to ten posts in order to post in the development sections.
But like I said, this site is continually evolving, we do our best to ensure that XDA Developers is a great place for every member to use.
PS. I'm not sure why the need for the humungo-font, I could read that from three houses away!
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Thanks for wasting ur time and reply here.
And sorry for the fonts.
BatDroid said:
Thanks for wasting ur time and reply here.
And sorry for the fonts.
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It hasn't been a waste of my time at all, I'm happy to address questions like this.
Here, you may find an up-to-date (as much as possible) list of XDA-compliant ROMs for Pixel 7 Pro "cheetah". Please note, however, that most of these are also available for Pixel 7 "panther".
Note [17 Feb. 2023]: It has come to my attention that some of the links here may not be intended to be public at this time. However, I have only been given one specific example (which I have accordingly removed from this list). If any other builders/developers/authors out there would like anything in this list removed, you need only ask and I will comply out of respect for the work that you do <3
Full ROMs:
Official LineageOS 20 (Finally!!!)
https://download.lineageos.org/cheetah
Official CalyxOS (supports all recent Pixel devices)
https://calyxos.org/install/
Official GrapheneOS (inherently fails CTS; supports all recent Pixel devices)
https://grapheneos.org/install/cli
Unofficial AICP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4544403/
Divest OS
https://divestos.org/index.php?page=devices&base=LineageOS
Official Evolution X
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4546503/
Corvus ROM (11/22 sec. patch & is on hiatus; expects to return at some point)
https://download.corvusrom.com/?dir=cheetah/gapps
StatixOS
https://downloads.statixos.com/13-TIRAMISU/cheetah/
SparkOS
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4525165/
StagOS
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4539325/
Paranoid Android Official (11/22 sec. patch)
https://paranoidandroid.co/cheetah
Bliss ROM, built by @omariscal1019:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1luU3cc1Z3sW3zC6lQcf1NOaac19Vfu_o/view
Unit55
https://mega.nz/file/MRNUiKgL#FlRe6RXf3WjcKV5aNfN46c10Uqj_0XZPR0rLEGaC3J8
Pixel Dust
(Not intended to be public at this time. Apologies, I did not know.)
Android 14 Developer Preview
Full: https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/download
OTA: https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/download-ota
Cherish OS [Feb. 23 patch] by @Hurt Copain
(needs new link)
crDroid by @omariscal1019
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4574269/
AncientOS by @Hurt Copain
https://ancientrom.xyz/download
riceDroid
https://sourceforge.net/projects/creative-oss/files/cheetah/10.x/
Generic System Images (GSIs):
Official AOSP Developer GSIs (thanks @V0latyle)
https://developer.android.com/topic/generic-system-image/releases
If you know of any other ones, including GSIs, please comment and let us know!
By the way, here is a Telegram channel where frequent news updates to various Pixel 7 and 7 Pro ROMs are posted. It does not require a Telegram account to preview it:
Google Pixel 7/7 Pro Updates – Telegram
Google has updated their Terms of Service for Google Play. They're reasonably easy to read and understand, and for once it's not an overwhelmingly large amount to read.
https://play.google.com/intl/ALL_us/about/play-terms/index-update.html
[11 April 2023: Updated crDroid download link with new XDA forum post link.]
There is another bunch of ROMs on Telegram.
ekin_strops said:
There is another bunch of ROMs on Telegram.
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But don't forget that we are here on XDA and we are not an annex of Telegram
Best regards
dragynbane222 said:
And yet that attitude is harmful to the community as a whole. You're ultimately gatekeeping into there. This type of thing is why there is a mass dev exodus from XDA
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Sorry but it's off topic.
if you want to talk more about it, you can contact me by PM
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But don't forget that we are here on XDA and we are not an annex of Telegram
Best regards
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hello, we know it well but alas any rom for our model (except the lineaos) of telephone comes out on telegram and not on xda as usual so how should we do when someone asks if such or such rom and output for the p7p? .we are here on a sharing forum so we have no choice but to share the information.
xda should ask the devs why they don't want to post their rom here anymore.
Sib64 said:
But don't forget that we are here on XDA and we are not an annex of Telegram
Best regards
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There is a reason XDA is basically forgotten among the mod community and this arrogant attitude only further supports why all of us now use Telegram.
The redesign of XDA was poorly implemented and to this day the XDA app is almost useless.
However, the real issue is forum moderators like this who seem to be on a power trip and oversee the forums with an iron fist. No one needs this and it only further pushes users away from what used to be a bastion for the modding community as a whole.
I'm very happy with the Telegram community. There are multiple roms already out for Cheetah and Panther with more being worked on as we speak. In fact, most developers migrated to Telegram a long time ago because of nonsense like this. Everyone is helpful and friendly without any arrogance or admins with power trips. The app works perfectly and it's much more user friendly. I suggest that anyone who is interested in the modding community to go to Telegram and drop XDA.
@Starzboy77,
Have you seen my post above where I've wrote "PLEASE, stop the OFF topic.
If you want to discuss by PM, it's not a problem.
Thanks a lot.
Sib64 said:
@Starzboy77,
Have you seen my post above where I've wrote "PLEASE, stop the OFF topic.
If you want to discuss by PM, it's not a problem.
Thanks a lot.
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Why do you want to not make public the issues some XDA users have with how these boards are administered? Actually, I think I do know why and it only further supports what I said above and why user sentiment is where it currently is with XDA.
dragynbane222 said:
And yet that attitude is harmful to the community as a whole. You're ultimately gatekeeping into there. This type of thing is why there is a mass dev exodus from XDA
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I think you´re wrong in this instance. And completely misunderstood the XDA environment.
If a ROM is posted on XDA, it is somehow related to its relevant forum and the people populating the forum.
If posted on Telegram or Baidu, or any other channel for that matter, it is not relevant to this group.
amunarjoh said:
I think you´re wrong in this instance. And completely misunderstood the XDA environment.
If a ROM is posted on XDA, it is somehow related to its relevant forum and the people populating the forum.
If posted on Telegram or Baidu, or any other channel for that matter, it is not relevant to this group.
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What kind of logic is this?
The point of the forums is for users to share information with each other regarding the device the forum is dedicated to. Just because devs don't want to post their work on XDA, no matter the reason, doesn't mean their work is not relevant to the discussion.
Starzboy77 said:
Why do you want to not make public the issues some XDA users have with how these boards are administered? Actually, I think I do know why and it only further supports what I said above and why user sentiment is where it currently is with XDA.
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I prefer how XDA moderates the forums, nearly everywhere else they devolve into random, completely off topic garbage thats its impossible to find solutions and good info. Most groups on Telegram need to be shifted through hundreds of meaningless commentary to find the info needed.
Moderator Announcement
Greetings to all. Just thought I'd drop in to share what XDA is and isn't with regardss to TG links and discussion on XDA since this thread has apparently gone off the rails. But first, the rules that we are all required to follow which are stickied at the top of virtually every forum on XDA:
TG Chat Channel Rules:
Spoiler: TG Chat Rules
WhatsApp/Telegram Groups and Channels - Going Forward
Hello XDA family! Just notifying all members that posting certain links to Telegram and other sites like WhatsApp is now allowed on XDA.
What does that mean?
We will allow links to messages on Telegram and/or other platforms anywhere, as long as they provide content for a discussion, question, or is pertinent news. This is exactly like the guidelines for YouTube links.
What about download links?
Download links from hosts, platforms or other sources are allowed as long as they do not require registration. Some Telegram links require registration for downloads, so they will not be allowed. Please check them before posting.
What is NOT changing?
Only one link to a Telegram support group is allowed in the first post of a development thread on the condition that main support is still provided on XDA. This means you can mention Telegram group: https://t.me/abc in the first post as long as you're providing thorough support in your XDA thread.
What is NOT allowed?
Posts like For support, join my Telegram group: https://t.me/abc. This means you're not willing to provide support to users on XDA.
Drop-and-run posts/threads are still not allowed under the self-promotion rule. So posts/threads like "Come to my channel for xyz" or "Watch my video and like my channel" are still not allowed. Such links will be removed and the member will be contacted regarding XDA Forum Rule #5 for self-promotion (under bullet point #6):
Self-promotion is forbidden, this includes blogs, social media and video channels etc. Random links will be removed.
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We thank all members for their cooperation in this matter, and wish you a pleasant stay on XDA.
Regards,
Your XDA Moderating Team
While I realize that many members like TG for it's real time capability, simply posting TG links that "require" XDA users to register for TG is not acceptable.
If you wish to post DL links to TG that do not require registration, then that is fine. All we're asking is for members to keep as much discussion as possible on XDA since that is why most of us are here for in the first place.
We also realize that TG may in fact be the future of android development since there are virtually no rules to govern such discussions, which of course appeals to many. Having said that,
consider this, would you have even known about those groups in the first place if someone didn't share it first on XDA?
I also understand that many members do not enjoy what some may interpret certain Moderator actions as "Power tripping" or "Iron Fisted." This is often a misunderstanding as to what the Mods on XDA are tasked with doing in the first place, which is simply to make sure that the rules are followed, and that's it. Are we going to make mistakes? Absolutly we will, as will members that wish to dispute our actions, which is why we we prefer to take such disagreements to PM's in order to prevent threads from going OT as this one did. Which is why respect, cooperation, and understanding is a two way street with regards to all the rules on XDA.
Going forward, all we're asking is for members to respect and follow the Forum Rules whether you agree with them or not as I must do as well. If anyone wishes to discuss
the rules with me, or any Moderator actions in a polite and civil manner, them my PM inbox is always open. In the mean time, please let us return to "On topic" discussion of this thread,
and hope everyone has a great day.
Best regards: Badger50
I know I'm slightly late and that my esteemed teammate @Badger50 already cleaned this thread but I assessed that all the posts with a content like "PM me the Telegram link" are off-topic in a thread that intends to share information about ROM availability. I've removed such posts.
Starzboy77 said:
I suggest that anyone who is interested in the modding community to go to Telegram and drop XDA.
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Starzboy77 said:
Why do you want to not make public the issues some XDA users have with how these boards are administered? Actually, I think I do know why and it only further supports what I said above and why user sentiment is where it currently is with XDA.
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Although @Starzboy77 propagates that all "interested in the modding community" to leave XDA behind, I see that he's still available on XDA and didn't go ahead as a good example. I can only speculate about the reasons. @Starzboy77 here's the link to conformably obliterate all your traces on XDA:
Data Deletion Request on XDA-Developers
Please supply your XDA username and the associated email address. For us to process an account deletion, the email/username combo must match. Our representative will email you to confirm your identity. Once we hear back, we will process the account deletion. It can take up to 7 days to process...
docs.google.com
On the other hand, if you decide to stay (something I'd really appreciate) I must ask you to review the XDA Forum Rules prior to your next posting and to determine if you really want to continue to post off-topic e.g. in this threads. If you like to rant or complain about the XDA Forums here is a complete forum, in which you certainly either find an already suitable thread or that allows you to post your own one:
About xda-developers.com
Anything to do more with the site than with the phones. Feature requests, announcements, praise, moaning, etc. :)
forum.xda-developers.com
Alternatively, as you seem to be very unhappy "with how these boards are administered" I invite you to initiate the in your views required changes from inside of the XDA staff and to apply as a forum moderator when you've reached the required 500 forum posts but I know this would mean you can't drop XDA:
We currently need new Forum Moderators
Hi everyone, the moderator team on XDA currently needs some fresh blood. How about sending your application to become a moderator? If : - you have free time to spend on this role, - you fit the minimum requirements (see below), - you are...
forum.xda-developers.com
Regards
Oswald Boelcke
Senior Moderator
On a somewhat related note, I wanted to inform everyone here who cares about root and passing safetynet that you cannot choose Graphene OS, or else you will always be failing hardware attestation even with safetynet-fix and magiskhideprops. Also, LSPosed will not work on Graphene OS, no matter what. I personally found CalyxOS to be almost suitable, but not quite, for the sole reason that I could not log into Pokémon GO with my Google account, which is a necessity for me. I've been happily on the unofficial LineageOS with MindTheGapps and have had zero issues for my personal needs (spoofing pogo location, and normal root stuff).
SparkOS v13.2 BETA2 - Pixel 7 Pro
link :https://mega.nz/file/Hh4FjYpA#y7UKYphwBYPiV3JcSdjTEUOMP1KynSzANoFbNcSmkUI
jejemc said:
SparkOS v13.2 BETA2 - Pixel 7 Pro
link :https://mega.nz/file/Hh4FjYpA#y7UKYphwBYPiV3JcSdjTEUOMP1KynSzANoFbNcSmkUI
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@albinoman887 someone leaked your build
Badger50 said:
Moderator Announcement
Greetings to all. Just thought I'd drop in to share what XDA is and isn't with regardss to TG links and discussion on XDA since this thread has apparently gone off the rails. But first, the rules that we are all required to follow which are stickied at the top of virtually every forum on XDA:
TG Chat Channel Rules:
Spoiler: TG Chat Rules
WhatsApp/Telegram Groups and Channels - Going Forward
Hello XDA family! Just notifying all members that posting certain links to Telegram and other sites like WhatsApp is now allowed on XDA.
What does that mean?
We will allow links to messages on Telegram and/or other platforms anywhere, as long as they provide content for a discussion, question, or is pertinent news. This is exactly like the guidelines for YouTube links.
What about download links?
Download links from hosts, platforms or other sources are allowed as long as they do not require registration. Some Telegram links require registration for downloads, so they will not be allowed. Please check them before posting.
What is NOT changing?
Only one link to a Telegram support group is allowed in the first post of a development thread on the condition that main support is still provided on XDA. This means you can mention Telegram group: https://t.me/abc in the first post as long as you're providing thorough support in your XDA thread.
What is NOT allowed?
Posts like For support, join my Telegram group: https://t.me/abc. This means you're not willing to provide support to users on XDA.
Drop-and-run posts/threads are still not allowed under the self-promotion rule. So posts/threads like "Come to my channel for xyz" or "Watch my video and like my channel" are still not allowed. Such links will be removed and the member will be contacted regarding XDA Forum Rule #5 for self-promotion (under bullet point #6):
We thank all members for their cooperation in this matter, and wish you a pleasant stay on XDA.
Regards,
Your XDA Moderating Team
While I realize that many members like TG for it's real time capability, simply posting TG links that "require" XDA users to register for TG is not acceptable.
If you wish to post DL links to TG that do not require registration, then that is fine. All we're asking is for members to keep as much discussion as possible on XDA since that is why most of us are here for in the first place.
We also realize that TG may in fact be the future of android development since there are virtually no rules to govern such discussions, which of course appeals to many. Having said that,
consider this, would you have even known about those groups in the first place if someone didn't share it first on XDA?
I also understand that many members do not enjoy what some may interpret certain Moderator actions as "Power tripping" or "Iron Fisted." This is often a misunderstanding as to what the Mods on XDA are tasked with doing in the first place, which is simply to make sure that the rules are followed, and that's it. Are we going to make mistakes? Absolutly we will, as will members that wish to dispute our actions, which is why we we prefer to take such disagreements to PM's in order to prevent threads from going OT as this one did. Which is why respect, cooperation, and understanding is a two way street with regards to all the rules on XDA.
Going forward, all we're asking is for members to respect and follow the Forum Rules whether you agree with them or not as I must do as well. If anyone wishes to discuss
the rules with me, or any Moderator actions in a polite and civil manner, them my PM inbox is always open. In the mean time, please let us return to "On topic" discussion of this thread,
and hope everyone has a great day.
Best regards: Badger50
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I agree with everything said here. as a Dev of going on a decade. i hate telegram. but it seemed like its where everyone went and then i just forget about XDA . I think telegram is a sespool. XDA has legitemcy to it as well. its not the mods its the users that pushed away a lot of devs. they don't read anything we go through the trouble of writing up like changelogs or directions or how to take a log or they argue with us about something they know nothing about and it gets really frustrating and we get less motivated to come back and deal with that bs. thats why. so its U GUYS not the mods. if there were no mods this forum would be full of porn and neo nazi memes ... get real people.. on that note. god damnit who leaked my spark build . oh well , cats out of the bag now.. i'll make a post in a bit....
jejemc said:
SparkOS v13.2 BETA2 - Pixel 7 Pro
link :https://mega.nz/file/Hh4FjYpA#y7UKYphwBYPiV3JcSdjTEUOMP1KynSzANoFbNcSmkUI
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don't steal my thunder... lol
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke}
There is no need to bump a thread that's already been active today...
P6P said:
@albinoman887 someone leaked your build
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oh the balance not good lol