This news was just released today.
http://www.droidviews.com/ibm-finds-a-new-security-vulnerability-in-android/
Any thoughts on what can/could be done to mitigate this latest vulnerability? I have not seen anything elsewhere on any XDA forums. If anyone knows of other xda forums discussing this, please post a link.
Thanks.
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Well hello!
I'm a new registered member on XDA but surely not new to XDA developers.
I've read the request of wiresharking the latest Nokia Lumia 800 update to retrieve the dutch update cab. So people can overwrite the Singapore update.
I'm a Nokia Lumia 800 user and I pursaided my wife to buy the white one! So before updating I swinged on wireshark to capture the http.requests.
I would love to contribute the wireshark log to the following topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379508
But since I have a 10 post 'no-nonsens' treshold I cannot reply to this topic. So lets cut a deal, XDA removes my treshold and I contribute the wireshark log?!
and so, after 3 weeks my topic is all alone. Can some please get rid of it cause clearly, its not in the right place. You peeps dont read and most certainly dont reply at it. I had a link to the dutch firmware I thought people would want XDA to embed this in Cabsender, clearly I was wrong. Mybad /delete
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and so, after 3 weeks my topic is all alone. Can some please get rid of cause clearly, its not in the right place. You peeps dont read and most certainly dont reply at it. I had a link to the dutch firmware I thought people would want XDA to embed this in Cabsender, clearly I was wrong. Mybad /delete
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Hey man just continue posting 10 posts is not hard to do. I've been with XDA not more than a week and I have more than 10 posts already. I just kept participating in discussions, like "what's the best tablet under $200?". XDA mods are busy managing the site/forums and don't really read all posts.
Alright! Can you imagine its frustrating? Coming from another community were the rules aren't so childish I think it just plane stupid.
10 post treshold to post somewhere
8 post treshold to post external links
But no worries if you want to post a quick-go-for-the-easy-answer 'topic'.
They are worried people try to spam or something when they register, but there's no quality control on the topics. Half the people I have replied to with questions to get my 10 helpfull post have never even used the search or dont appear to me in that way.
No let us worrie about the 10 post treshold, that's a good rule to keep the no'no's away!
And i'm a new member too . Guess what ? , i'd rather have this rule than other community rules . Whereby that they have you to post a minimum of 20+ posts in order to access the threads . And i don't agree with you , we're suppose to follow the XDA rule and , do not change the topic .
As most people here seem to use android it might just be you need to post this in a wp7 or nokia sub forum as its more likely to be read there.
It's not anyone not being interested in your topic but more likely that the people who would find it of use may not notice it here.
Dave
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Dave, I agree. First of all it was wrong to post this topic in the general discussion. However seen the importance of the matter that was created by the request. I thought that someone would notice that I was willing to contribute to the topic.
After receiving my 10th post, I could finally reply in the concerning topic and I'm now in a conversation with the targetted person. So things are ok now.
As far as I'm concerned this topic can be trashed/deleter/closed.
Hi, I know that the 10 posts restriction is necessary to keep new users from spamming and that's OK, but sometimes it isn't as useful. I have been an XDA user for more than a year now or event two, I'm not a developer so most of the times I have nothing to contribute, and I'm an experienced Android user so I don't usually have something to ask for, when I do post something or try to post is because there is a bug or some fix on some ROM that I'm using or that I know of, but I can't because most of the ROMs all in a development forums. My point is that it would be much better if XDA had a system which takes into consideration how many years have you been visiting the forums and if you are trying to reply in a thread instead of creating one.
I'm sure that a lot of users like me would appreciate it.
Please use search before posting duplicate comments and/or questions...
Several links about this already...here is one here http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/about-xda/10-post-minimum-to-post-develop-forum-t2842036
Alos, please read this guide to help you get started on XDA, and this guide as well regarding post counts and development as this information is for new/junior members such as yourself and should answer most, if not all, questions you may have.
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hello, where is the correct section in xda to post my new hacking application to sell it ?
many thanks in advance.
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hello, where is the correct section in xda to post my new hacking application to sell it ?
many thanks in advance.
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Rule 7 generally does not allow you to sell it here.
But you might be able to start a thread in the Paid Software Announcement and Discussion forum to advertise it and discuss it. Read the stickies in that thread, and look at a few threads that are already in there to get an idea of how to approach it. Often, people who create a new app with the intention to sell it will offer a free version in their thread here for fellow members.
From my quick look, it seems you need to have some contribution history here at XDA to post in the Paid Software Announcement and Discussion forum, which it seems you do not (yet).
Hope this helps! Good luck!
Yea, I know. This is a newbie question. But I'm new to the forum scene and I'd like to know what the guidelines are for posting APKs for apps and games here on XDA. More specifically in my case, the unofficial android port of AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake). I tried doing this on Android Central, but that didn't pan out very well. I took the same approach that I'm doing here. I asked if I could, then about four months went by. No responses. So I said f**k it, I'll just post it. Not five minutes after posting I was repremanded and my post was taken down. Yea. Of course very shortly afterwords my original question was answerd in a rather back-handed way claiming I needed to either be an original developer or have permission from the developer. I also could only post links from the Play Store (or any other official market). Those rules are reasonable and fair, but it would have been nice to know beforehand, I wouldn't have posted it if I had known. XDA Developers seems to be much more lenient on the topic of android hacking and modding, and not so prudey. So, in conclusion, CAN I post my unofficial android port of AM2R here? Thanks in advance.
Bump.
Please, Please, Please send me a copy or a link to the game! I have searched high and low, and I saw your post on the other site, and there are no working ports of this game! I know there MUST be many other people looking for the same thing, so thank you!
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I know XDA has the 10 post rule, but I signed up to fix an issue with thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=890199
The old XDA thread is the top result on Google for renaming Android apps. Thread was renewed by Ashish Mundhra, a writer for www.guidingtech.com, whom necromanced this old tool that is no longer being developed. Normally instead of all this backstory I would have just posted:
A tool that is up to date, works, doesn't need Windows, and is still being developed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.heagoo.apkeditor
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When Google points me to a sour, stale, or dead thread, I like to point that thread to the new information that works if/when a solution is found.
It's disappointing I can't do this directly but I understand, so can one of you do it? I think the spirit of a site like this is community help and support.
Why I don't think this new post is forum necromancy:
Forums are great sources of information so long as the content is on point and furthers the topic. Post's like "It doesn't work for me." I believe is necromancy. However, providing a solution using modern hardware or an alternative I believe is a great asset to forums.
What are other user's thoughts? Would someone be able to update this thread for me? If not, why?
Why not actively posting on the thread you think it needs to be updated ? Whoever reads the thread would eventually see your post I guess ...
Do you want someone to add your thoughts on the first post of that thread ?
Unfortunately xanthrax, as a new member I cannot post to developer forums. I would need assistance from another member to do what you suggest.
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TehZig said:
Unfortunately xanthrax, as a new member I cannot post to developer forums. I would need assistance from another member to do what you suggest.
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Hi !
That`s ok and due to not enough posts count.
All new members must reach 10 posts across the forum in order to be able to participate on the development section by helping around .
This will make them get accustomed to our website before jumping into the development section.
No problem. I've lurked years but only now created an account.
As to the purpose of this thread, my thoughts were that I could possibly gather relevant post replies while debating my own topic for 10 posts.
The 10 post rule is a good one. Not everyone has dialed into information via BBS and used the internet before it became popular for information, instead of popular for instant messaging.
Well you're almost there, welcome to XDA [emoji6]