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Ask Away help threads - General Topics

Hi all,
this thread is started to give every device it's own Ask Away help thread. Although I cannot answer all questions about devices I do not own, I think this is a valuable addition to the XDA forum/services and hope that other members are willing to create these threads and thus answer questions about devices I do not own, that's what XDA stands for. I created a template for these threads, see the examples in post #2 and #3.. Really hope you are willing to use this template, cause it combines the best of two worlds: A very basic Q&A template and, whenever present, the Index Project for that certain device. Whenever you are prepared to use this, you will have all the information about a certain device you want and can get in one thread only..
When you decide to create a Ask Away help thread for a specific device, please place a link in this Ask Away thread, for two reasons:
1. So we know that such a thread exists and is created.
2. It can be added to post #8 of this thread. Thanks for your cooperation!!
BTW, if you want to start such an device specific Ask Away thread, create the thread in the Q&A section of that specific device!!
How to create an Ask Away help thread, using the template, see post #6 of this thread
BTW, the Portal team mentioned our Ask Away help threads in their News columns, see:
Portacle Article/Mention ​
kindest regards, kuzibri

Example 1
[SIZE=+2]Welcome to
Questions Answers & Troubleshooting
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This thread has been created to assist owners of:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]The SONY Xperia Z1[/SIZE]
There are no questions that are deemed insignificant
Helpful information for your device:
Overview of the Sony Xperia Z1
Also visit the The Index Project thread with a lot off additional info​
ᴥ Please feel free to Ask Away anything about your device ᴥ​

Example two
[SIZE=+2]Welcome to
Questions Answers & Troubleshooting​[/SIZE]
This thread has been created to assist owners of: ​
The SONY Xperia Tablet Z2​
Please feel free to share issues, questions and offer help​
Please keep discussion focused on questions pertaining to this particular device​
OVERVIEW SONY XPERIA TABLET Z2​
In this overview, you also will see the features, specifications and accessories of this device.​
ᴥ Please feel free to Ask Away anything about your device ᴥ​

Actually already made one of these myself, but not according to this template.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/help-thread-bn-nook-touch-question-noob-t2941262

Thank you kuzibri.
I started a thread to see how it is accepted
Sony Xperia Z3 Ask Away help thread.
Nice work, this looks promising:good:

How to use the template?
Hi all,
this is the template I use to create these threads (I publish the template of the Z1, the only things you need to change, when you want to use this template, is the name of the device, the link to an image of the device and the link to the "overview" of the device): And when there is an Index Project page of your device, you also need to change the link. BTW, what you also have to do is place at the beginning of each sentence CENTER and at the end of it
/CENTER and insert [ ] before and after it. Do not know how it happens, but all the time I adjust the template with these CENTER's (even after going Advanced), they disappear after saving the template.
HTML:
[CENTER][SIZE=+2][B]Welcome to
Questions Answers & Troubleshooting[/B][/CENTER]
[CENTER][IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/31151290/Sig/redLine.png[/IMG]
This thread has been created to assist owners of:[/SIZE]
[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][SIZE=+2][COLOR=RoyalBlue]The SONY Xperia Z1[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[IMG]http://cdn1.xda-developers.com/devdb/deviceForum/screenshots/2507/20140615T020815.jpg[/IMG]
[B][SIZE=2]There are no questions that are deemed insignificant[/B][/SIZE]
[FONT="Tahoma"][B]Helpful information for your device:[/B][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][B][URL="http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/#tabs"]Overview of the Sony Xperia Z1[/URL][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3] Also visit [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/index-sony-xperia-z1-2015-t3113575"] the The Index Project thread[/URL] with a lot off additional info[/CENTER][/SIZE]
[CENTER][SIZE="3"][FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][B]ᴥ Please feel free to Ask Away anything about your device ᴥ[/B][/FONT][/SIZE][/CENTER]
BTW, if you want to start such an device specific Ask Away thread, create the thread in the Q&A section of that specific device!!
Really hope that a lot of you will use this template and with this expand XDA even further.
kindest regards, kuzibri

ИΘΘK¡€ said:
Actually already made one of these myself, but not according to this template.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/help-thread-bn-nook-touch-question-noob-t2941262
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No problem at all, everybody is free to choose the format they want, but if you want to use our template in your OP post, see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62022310&postcount=6.
kindest regards, kuzibri

List of created "Ask Away help threads"
In this post all of the created "Ask Away help threads" will be listed by device:
Sony Devices
Sony Xperia Z1 Ask Away - help thread by kuzbiri
Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 Ask Away - help thread by kuzibri
Sony Xperia Z3 Ask Away help thread by TonyStark
Sony Xperia Tablet Z4 Ask Away help thread by kuzibri
Ask Away Help Thread for Sony Xperia Z4 by kuzibri
Ask Away thread for the Sony Xperia Z5 by kuzibri
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact by kuzibri
Ask Away Thread for the Sony Experia X by kuzibri
Ask Away Help Thread for the Sony Xperia XZ by kuzibri
Ask Away Help Thread for the Sony Xperia X Compact by kuzibri
Ask Away Help Thread for the Sony Xperia XA Ultra by kuzibri
Ask Away Help Thread for the Sony Xperia XA by kuzibri
Ask Away Help Thread for the Sony Xperia X Performance by kuzibri
LG Devices
LG G3 Ask Away help thread by TonyStark
LG G4 Ask Away- help thread. by TonyStark
LG G5 Ask Away - Help Thread by LoverBoy2415
Xiaomi Devices
Xiaomi Mi 3 Ask Away- help thread by jackeagle
Xiaomi Mi 4i Ask Away- help thread by jackeagle
[HELP][Q&A] Xiaomi Redmi 3 Ask Away Thread by krasCGQ
Various Devices
Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo Ask Away- help thread by jackeagle
Micromax Canvas Nitro A310/A311 Ask Away - Help Thread by LoverBoy2415
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Ask Away - Help Thread by LoverBoy2415
Huawei P9 Plus Ask Away - Help Thread by LoverBoy2415
Moto G4 Ask Away - Help Thread by LoverBoy2415
Moto G4 Plus Ask Away - Help Thread by LoverBoy2415
kindest regards, kuzibri

Great idea kuzibri. Templates are perfect. If all users will use same format it will make it much easier to recognize when viewing.
I hope to start a few of my own for some not so known phones when i get time.

LG G3 Ask Away help thread
LG G4 Ask Away- help thread.

phonecapone said:
Great idea kuzibri. Templates are perfect. If all users will use same format it will make it much easier to recognize when viewing.
I hope to start a few of my own for some not so known phones when i get time.
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Thanks very much for the compliments. When you have started one, would you be so kind to post a link to it in this thread, so it can be added in post #8?
kindest regards, kuzibri

Change of forum
Hi all,
there is a possibility that this thread will be moved from "General Discussion > About xdadevelopers.com" to the "Main XDA General forum", since there is much more traffic.
kindest regards, kuzibri
EDIT: thread moved to:
"I wanted to let you know that your thread Ask Away help threads has been moved from the About xda-developers.com forum to the General forum.
Thanks! "
Here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/help-thread-t3163873#post62009427

kuzibri said:
Hi all,
there is a possibility that this thread will be moved from "General Discussion > About xdadevelopers.com" to the "Main XDA General forum", since there is much more traffic.
kindes regards, kuzibri
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Can really fit either forum looking at the threads there...
I can move it.

orangekid said:
Can really fit either forum looking at the threads there...
I can move it.
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Thanks my dear friend,
can you sticky it too?
kindest regards, kuzibri

kuzibri said:
Thanks my dear friend,
can you sticky it too?
kindest regards, kuzibri
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No sticky.
Magnum_Enforcer
FSM

kuzibri said:
Thanks my dear friend,
can you sticky it too?
kindest regards, kuzibri
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Magnum_Enforcer said:
No sticky.
Magnum_Enforcer
FSM
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Can't override the team in charge of this section, because they know why and how they want things stickied.. You'll have to PM this moderator on the matter for any further clarification, but I wouldn't worry about it either way, it's pretty visible.

Moved thread to General
Hi all,
since this thread is moved from "about developers,com" forum to the "genera"l one, there are no reactions anymore untill now, is this accidental or not? If you want to move it to back to the "about xda-developers,com forum" again, please let me know, I only changed the forum on a suggestion by someone, who suggested to me that traffic in the General section would be much more than in the "About" section. Not have seen this yet.
kindest regards, kuzibri

kuzibri said:
Hi all,
since this thread is moved from "about developers,com" forum to the "general one, there are no reactions anymore untill now, is this accidental or not? If you want to move it to back to the "about xda-developers,com forum" again, please let me know, I only changed the forum on a suggestion by someone, who suggested to me that traffic in the General section would be much more than in the "About" section. Not have seen this yet.
kindest regards, kuzibri
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I am going to leave the thread here. It will get the same amount of traffic. If a thread is not getting too many replies, then it's just that it is not getting replies. You can see many threads in both forums that are very very active.
This thread is more informational than needing a whole lot of action anyways, someone can read it and if they want to use the template can do so without needing to reply in thread about it.
So how it is right now I think is fine.

orangekid said:
I am going to leave the thread here. It will get the same amount of traffic. If a thread is not getting too many replies, then it's just that it is not getting replies. You can see many threads in both forums that are very very active.
This thread is more informational than needing a whole lot of action anyways, someone can read it and if they want to use the template can do so without needing to reply in thread about it.
So how it is right now I think is fine.
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Ok my dear friend, thanks for reply, although I asked everyone who created a new hread, to post this in this thread, so it can be added in the post of existing threads.
kindest regards, kuzibri

kuzibri said:
Ok my dear friend, thanks for reply, although I asked everyone who created a new hread, to post this in this thread, so it can be added in the post of existing threads.
kindest regards, kuzibri
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That's fine, but realize this takes a lot of work to create, so you're not going to have a million people lined up ready to make one in 2 seconds and post here.

Related

Hi,
I'm wondering where I could start a thread about a new phone that is not in the current list of phones?
E.g. I've got a ZTE STAR1 and it's going to be a nice baby to talk about, similar to the interesting XIAOMI.
thanks for your advices
cheers

Hello @lavive I have two possible answers for what you're trying to explain. You can start a discussion thread for your device in the General Android section. Please search before you start the topic as there may already be an existing thread. If you wish to have a specific sub-forum for your device you can suggest it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
Use the Thanks button if I helped

Hi, I'm interested in flashing my xperia z3 with a custom firmware that removes the bloatware from the xperia firmware. I understand it can do this with Sony's AOSP.
Can anybody explain what this is exactly please?
also, I cant seem to find any detailed update notes for this, is the only way to know the stability and functionality of the builds to actually flash your device?
Thanks

Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Please note that 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. I can see that you've been posting in the Z3 device forum in the past, please continue to do so for any future questions you may have about your phone. Please also make use of the search feature on XDA, any question you could think of has almost definitely been asked and answered before. Please standby while we have your thread moved to the Z3 q&a section:
Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!

XDA has dedicated forums for specific phone models like
Sony Xperia Z4/Z3+
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge
Moto X (2014)
etc.
I request the admin to create a new dedicated forum for lenovo a7000.
Currently the one which is being used is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/che...uest-cwm-twrp-recovery-lenovo-a7000a-t3102588.
and you can very well see that this thread is getting very disorganized as the number of replies is getting increased.
I hope the staff of XDA will consider my humble request and look into this matter.
Thanks

]Hi there,
Please ask in the *** New Device Forum Requests *** thread.
But keep in mind that xda can not create dedicated device forums for all devices available.
Good luck

archz2 said:
XDA has dedicated forums for specific phone models like
Sony Xperia Z4/Z3+
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge
Moto X (2014)
etc.
I request the admin to create a new dedicated forum for lenovo a7000.
Currently the one which is being used is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/che...uest-cwm-twrp-recovery-lenovo-a7000a-t3102588.
and you can very well see that this thread is getting very disorganized as the number of replies is getting increased.
I hope the staff of XDA will consider my humble request and look into this matter.
Thanks
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As the RC outlined, please use the thread provided for you request.
R_a_z_v_a_n said:
]Hi there,
Please ask in the *** New Device Forum Requests *** thread.
But keep in mind that xda can not create dedicated device forums for all devices available.
Good luck
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Thread Closed and thank you.

Can anyone recommend me budget phone to start porting? It can be a 3 year old device also. Kindly do not suggest nexus 4 or 5, because all roms are available for it.
Well, i was thinking of Sony Xperia Z, or the HTC One M7..
Please suggest.
Thank You!

|Hi!
This thread here is the best place to ask, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
Thread closed.
Darth
Forum Moderator

Hi,
How are you all
Please, I've realized that there is a sub-forum for each model of each brand.
Also realized that members got annoyed when anyone posted in the wrong forum, so I thought to post an introduction about my myself and ask about where to post.
I've searched for a forum for the device I want to ask about and did not find it.
I've tried google to find a sub-forum on the website but did not find it as well.
Please, I have an old Samsung brand new tablet that I want to make use of it.
I've used it several times and then forgotten about it in an old closet locker.
I've charged it to 100% and it did not report fully charged so I disconnected the charger after 2 full days of charging.
What is the sub-forum for:
Samsung GT-N8000,
Android V. 4.1.2,
Baseband V. N8000XXCLL1,
Kernel V. 3.0.31-1247182
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Tue Jun 4 17:18:39 KST 2013
Build number : JZO54K.N8000XXCMF1
So, shall I do anything to make use of it?
many mentioned using cooked ROMs but many reported side effects for that behavior.
So, may someone help me with:
What is the right forum for my device?
What is the recommended action to do to make use of it?
Is it possible to download the application I want like MX Player, then upload it to the device to use it? as nothing wants to be updated from the google play store.
Thanks,
mgbsher

Did you try the Search function?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Please use the Report button on your post to request a moderator move your thread to the appropriate section.

V0latyle said:
Did you try the Search function?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Please use the Report button on your post to request a moderator move your thread to the appropriate section.
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Thanks, does the link you thankfully mentioned includes N8000?

mgbsher said:
Thanks, does the link you thankfully mentioned includes N8000?
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My mistake. We do have a separate section for the Note 10.1

V0latyle said:
My mistake. We do have a separate section for the Note 10.1
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Thanks a lot for your valuable time helping me.
I will report it once again and include the latest link you added.
Thanks

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please, which of these forums I should post my thread:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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mgbsher said:
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please, which of these forums I should post my thread:
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The Forum Rules can help:
15. Keep threads / posts on-topic
Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is that your posts / threads must be relevant to the Forum / thread in which you are posting.
General Forums - For news and announcements relating to your device.
Q&A Help & Troubleshooting Forums - For all question / request threads and posts. If there is no Q&A Help & Troubleshooting forum, use the General Forum of the relevant device
Accessories Forum - For posts related to accessories relevant to the device
Development Forums (ones with the word development in the title) - For Developers to post release threads e.g. ROMs and Kernels including modifications to kernels, bootloaders, ROMs, etc., as well as R&D development discussion threads designed with an end goal
Themes and Apps Forums - For the posting of Themes and / or Apps as well as announcements & discussions including modifications made to Themes and Apps.
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Since you are asking a question about a problem you're trying to troubleshoot, I think you know which section this thread goes in. I have faith in you.

V0latyle said:
The Forum Rules can help:
Since you are asking a question about a problem you're trying to troubleshoot, I think you know which section this thread goes in. I have faith in you.
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OK, my friend
You are really funny
I will post there.
Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
This forum is for all of your questions about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. If you need help troubleshooting a problem, please be as specific as possible by describing your software configuration, including the ROM, kernel, and any modifications you've done.
forum.xda-developers.com
hum ... but according to the rules, will posting there on the current thread be considered duplicated posting?
Or you can move it there?
Sorry for bothering you and thanks for your valuable time.

mgbsher said:
OK, my friend
You are really funny
I will post there.
Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
This forum is for all of your questions about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. If you need help troubleshooting a problem, please be as specific as possible by describing your software configuration, including the ROM, kernel, and any modifications you've done.
forum.xda-developers.com
hum ... but according to the rules, will posting there on the current thread be considered duplicated posting?
Or you can move it there?
Sorry for bothering you and thanks for your valuable time.
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We can definitely move it, and that's preferred to duplicate posting. Our moderators are split up among different sections, and I don't have mod permissions in this section, but I've submitted a report myself so one of my colleagues will take care of this when they're available.

V0latyle said:
We can definitely move it, and that's preferred to duplicate posting. Our moderators are split up among different sections, and I don't have mod permissions in this section, but I've submitted a report myself so one of my colleagues will take care of this when they're available.
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Much appreciated your help.
I will be waiting till it is done.
Thanks a lot

As said a question goes here for all models .
You can download APK for applications and copy on to tablet or sd card .
apkmirror and other sites .

Does there is any custom trusted ROM to be used?
Or I just do the factory reset and use APK?
Thanks a lot.

I would start by flashing latest stock rom via Odin .
samfirmware , samsung-updates etc for stock firmware .

JJEgan said:
I would start by flashing latest stock rom via Odin .
samfirmware , samsung-updates etc for stock firmware .
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Thanks a lot for replying.
I've googled what you said but I am afraid that I do not follow.
is this the link https://odindownload.com/download/#.Y-fj8XaxVD8
If you have a minute to explain, it will be awesome.
Thanks a lot.

Guide - Installing Firmware, CWM recovery & Rooting
This is the most common question asked on this forum how to install firmware using ODIN, I know there are many post in which this has been shown but I have decided to include this as a sticky thread so its up there for everyone to make use of...
forum.xda-developers.com

JJEgan said:
Guide - Installing Firmware, CWM recovery & Rooting
This is the most common question asked on this forum how to install firmware using ODIN, I know there are many post in which this has been shown but I have decided to include this as a sticky thread so its up there for everyone to make use of...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thanks a lot, I will check it.