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[Q] Trying to contact someone involved with developing the xda app

I submitted this question originally through the contact email link but never got a reply.
I also belong to an archery forum owned by a buddy of mine and I am interested in finding out if the devs of the xda app would consider building a forum app for us. The xda app couldn't be set up any better as fas as I am concerned and would really like to have something similar for the archery forum. We would be willing to pay if the price is reasonable.
Thanks for any help that can be offered.

Try tapatalk instead. Same layout as xda (in fact, xda is based off Tapatalk), but supports tons of forums. It's a paid app, but you can access multiple forums. I'm not sure how to go about getting a forum added, but I would contact those devs. I believe you have to code the forum to work with Tapa, not the other way around.

plainjane said:
Try tapatalk instead. Same layout as xda (in fact, xda is based off Tapatalk), but supports tons of forums. It's a paid app, but you can access multiple forums. I'm not sure how to go about getting a forum added, but I would contact those devs. I believe you have to code the forum to work with Tapa, not the other way around.
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I'll check it out. Thanks

Hey thanks for the compliment re XDA app and apols you didn't get a reply.
If you have any further queries, give me a shout, cheers.

Hi xda...I m make a custom rom for lava iris x1 marshmallow version.. No any bug...original marshmallow version.. feel original marshmallow....

[Q] New to android development

Hey guys, this is my first post on the forum.
I checked some other threads to make sure they don't have the exact criteria that i'm posting and
couldn't find anything, so to the mods, i'm sorry if this has already been discussed.
Please notify me and I will re-route to the correct thread.
I've had an htc aria(liberty, gratia) for the past two years and I rooted it and flashed cyanogenmod but that was the extent of my knowledge.
I've now switched carriers to Sprint and am running a MotoPhoton Q 4g Lte(rooted and custom recovery).
The reason for this post is I've noticed what seems to be a general lack of developers for this device (partially because the stock rom is very efficient), but I would like to start contributing.
I've got plenty of free time and would consider myself generally competent, and i've browsed the android developer's site for app building.
The question I present to the community (particularly developers) is how did you learn the system and get to where you are? What tools did you find easiest to use that also helped you learn the essentials? I would particularly like to develop roms and platforms, but would it be best to start with apps?
I hope my questions were clear and correctly placed, thanks in advance for any replies!
EDIT: this should be in Q&A

Moved. At least you realised where it should be so happy to help
Thanks
AvRS

Google has a nice training center for sdk & dev, might be a good starting point.
-Saint

Any links?
I might want to check this out in my spare time aswell.

xLoveHateLegend said:
Any links?
I might want to check this out in my spare time aswell.
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http://developer.android.com/training/index.html
-Saint

Looking For Talented Devs to Help With a Rom

Hi I'm kinda new into the development side of android coding, but I know about flashing and the other goodies. I would like to create a team to help me and our android community a revolutionary ROM for our device and then release to other developers to port to other devices. I know that I'm probably going to get ridiculed for posting this hear but I have a few cool ideas that I would like to share that I think would make the Android experience on our phone way cooler.
Here are some of the features that I want to add into the ROM that I want help developing that don't exist and that may already exist:
Add widgets and apps into the pull down menu bar and implement that to when the device is locked. Its kinda like the same idea as in 4.2 but I think can be made more better and efficient.
Various build.prop tweaks for better performance.
Removing the bloatware apps from the ROM for more system space and better battery life.
Automatically drop 4g into 3g after a certain amount of time when phone is not being heavily used for better battery life.
Add a widget to switch between 4g and 3g into the notification bar.
Implement the auto arrangement of apps and widgets on the home screen into ICS like jelly bean has if we build off a stock ICS base.
Implement the 4.2 camera app
Implement the 4.2 gallery app
Implement the 4.2 keyboard app
Implement the 4.2 Gmail app
Implement Google Now
Implement a fully working Google wallet app
Add options to switch betwewn a scrolling/non scrolling wallpaper.
Add options to switch between a 5x5/5x4/4x4 launcher.
Add an option when listening to music to go into airplane mode to save battery life.
Add various audio tweaks for enhanced audio.
Increase the auto sync delay over network connection for better battery life.
Implement a CPU/GPU app to overclock for better performance and underclock for better battery life.
Add better and customizable auto brightness settings.
Allow for custom boot images.
Add 4 way Reboot menu.
Add a brightness slider.
Implement an unlocked bootloader.
Implement holding the back button to kill an app.
Possibly implement the Sony Bravia Engine.
Implement nexus 4 notification sounds.
And possibly implement multiview for apps.
I know that some of these things already exists and I think some of the things that don't exist in our current ROMs can be created with some creative coding.
I think that if this project gets up and running we could build this off of a stock VZW JB ROM or we could build this off of a stock ICS ROM .
Let me know what you guys think about this maybe insane idea level of modification to a ROM and hopefully we can get something started.
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This belongs in General section.

CleanROM Lite Edition, Pimp My Rom. There's most of what you requested lol
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Just run away. I suspect this NEVER happening.

Mod delete this
iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple

Dear OP,
Perhaps my response will be more enlightening that some of the others.
First things first. It is understandable to ask for help developing a rom. We all had to start somewhere. We all made mistakes and we all had breakthroughs and anyone who denies this is lying.
Second. Just as we started out from nothing and grown into the devs we are, we had to start by learning on our own. Might I suggest getting a zip of a stock rom and messing with it. Add this, Remove that. Mess up, and restart. Then once you have that, perhaps look at compiling source based roms such as Cyanogenmod. Not only will this get you more comfortable with coding, but rather get you used to spending hours infront of a monitor.
Third, Move from CM to aosp. I know it sounds counter intuitive, but with aosp, you are force to be more creative. Learn how to cherry pick and how to run diffs and such.
Fourth, start something. Anything to show you are making an effort rather than asking for others to code it and hope you get the credit.
This by no means is meant to discourage you, but you will go further and enjoy your creation more if YOU physically stick your hands in the code and mess with it.
Have a great day
atc3030

Considering you never dev'd before maybe try taking baby steps instead of listing every feature under the sun that you want in a Rom plus feature that don't really exist yet.
That does not sound like someone wanting to learn how to dev but more like finding someone to make a Rom for them. We all have the talent to list every feature under the sun we would like to see. That does not qualify someone for dev training. lol

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Via my Google Galaxy S3 running magic beans

What a supportive community
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sumredhed567 said:
What a supportive community
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i know right

sumredhed567 said:
What a supportive community
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To be fair, had this been posted in general (the correct section) he would have gotten much more help. However people come here looking for ROMs and lately are seeing all these question or incorrect posts.
I hope he does develop something, the more devs the better!
I also think lt would be best if he had something to show before asking for help because basically he is requesting some one build a ROM for him right now.
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

hockeyplayr said:
i know right
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No kidding. I was gonna put some stuff up after finals......makes me second guess that whole idea......apparently you're either Elite or complete **** and ridiculed....

TechSavvy2 said:
No kidding. I was gonna put some stuff up after finals......makes me second guess that whole idea......apparently you're either Elite or complete **** and ridiculed....
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I think you're missing the point. He asked for help on a ROM he was thinking about making and posted it in the wrong section on top of that. The biggest problem is posting on the wrong forum though By all means release a ROM and purple will appreciate it.
However, release something then ask for help on some features you want to add and other devs will probably help.
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This is this guys second wrong forum post. He has not learned anything..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31735978#post31735978

sumredhed567 said:
What a supportive community
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Everyone is supportive here helping this guy not set himself up for failure.
Also, if one does not know the difference between a development thread and a general or q&a thread after already making the mistake once then they have a lot to learn before developing anything...

[email protected] said:
Everyone is supportive here helping this guy not set himself up for failure.
Also, if one does not know the difference between a development thread and a general or q&a thread after already making the mistake once then they have a lot to learn before developing anything...
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He's by no means a developer this is a guy not asking, but essentially demanding people make him a ROM.

The XDA police are in full effect...
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Ok here's where I, usually the quiet guy, am going to get flamed I'm sure. I do understand site rules, and the need for organization. BUT, that said, why does everyone have to be totally anal about it all the time here? The "General" and "Q&A" sections here are TOO General. Everything root-related, not root-related,app-related, plan-related,..etc..etc...etc..etc....(you get my point) ALL gets thrown into the same section. This REALLY degrades from questions or statements getting the attention they NEED half the time. Who wants to sift through 5 pages before they find a question they can answer? Not most people. And to put it frankly, the general attitude around here really bites.
In the OP's defense, the Development section(again another generalized,cluttered section), is EXACTLY where I would want to post a question such as this. It just makes SENSE for it to be here. Would I? No. Why? Because I will get a cyber-smack in the nose for doing it, and breaking the iron-clad-follow-the-rules-or-else rule. In fact, I have posted threads in the Q&A and general sections for various devices here at XDA, and guess what? Only one of said threads got me any answers, and NONE got the attention of the people that needed to see them.
Time to rethink our attitudes, guys. The sense of "community" here is lacking..big time. Take some time to venture into other android websites, and search out XDA on them. You'll see TONS of gripes, and TONS of users that will not come here because of the "Snobiness".. to mention only one of the things that is said.
It's a terrible shame to see such a HUGE resource as this site is be filled with the attitude it is, and have such a bad name externally
Flame me, and you just prove my point.
Mods, if I have violated too many rules, please send me a PM, but also please provide me with a name I can contact high-up so I can also talk to them. My apologies, but I'm just fed up with it, but at the same time this is THE place to be for most of my android needs.
Just food for thought.. carry on people and enjoy your day/night.

@Atari... don't want to quote your long post but the development section is the easiest one to figure out especially if you read the guidelines. If you didn't develop something it doesn't go here. How much simpler can it be?
A question about development is not development. Imagine if it was. The actual ROM downloads would end up being on the 2nd and 3rd pages and lost in people just posting questions.

[email protected] said:
@Atari... don't want to quote your long post but the development section is the easiest one to figure out especially if you read the guidelines. If you didn't develop something it doesn't go here. How much simpler can it be?
A question about development is not development. Imagine if it was. The actual ROM downloads would end up being on the 2nd and 3rd pages and lost in people just posting questions.
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Point taken. At least there could be a development Q&A though. His question would most likely have fallen to page 2 or three of the current Q&A section in no time, as many of the questions do.

We are not support site..threat will closed by moderator

As forum moderator johny said at this post why closing region specific threat....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379194
(Check his last comment before closing threat)
We are not support site...developer site.so for me simple..for new bie..dont ask for support from xdadeveloper s4 threat...moderator dont like to support....Remember that.
If no support..you must be a developer to join s4 threat because s4 threat no more for new bie.its a developer site only..Remember that.
I know i ll be banned because my statement but android itself open source..so for me moderator must thinking how xdadeveloper become popular...because all of us.
Can i ask s4 moderator...why other model moderator keep region specific threat and only s4 moderator do this...Many voice vs 1.think about it.if all moderator from all model keep the threat and making xdadeveloper more popular why some of you try to ruined it with the power given.....
Remember...you also new bie when 1st joined xdadeveloper.
Thank you moderator.Sorry for my rude comment and threat.

Sorry for his threat mods. I wonder what Hitler would've said about this. I agree with this guy though. Regional threads also minimize silly thread creations like availability and pricing regional information, variants available etc.
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I agree with you 100%.
I don't really like Jonny's methods.. This guy is closing threads whenever he feels like it.
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Well xda traffic have been certainly decreasing. So if this is mods' intention, they are doing good at it.
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though i agree with you guys., what's done is done.. let's respect the mods' decision.. i'm sure they are doing this with fair intentions..
and there are tons of alternative for this... create an official FB page which almost all countries have now anyways.. (though not all uses FB like me)
even a better idea is to create a google group discussion for each country and we can do the talking there... (im sure all of us has google accounts)
then create a sticky thread here with the links to all google groups discussion thread for each country... and we can communicate better since we can talk using our native language..
i just made a test group HERE and see if it works for me and my fellow Filipinos and use this as a Philippine S4 thread aternative...
maybe other people can follow suit and see if this works for them too..
P.S. - easiest way to access your gg is to bookmark the group's page using your browser...

NadMaj said:
though i agree with you guys., what's done is done.. let's respect the mods' decision.. i'm sure they are doing this with fair intentions..
and there are tons of alternative for this... create an official FB page which almost all countries have now anyways.. (though not all uses FB like me)
even a better idea is to create a google group discussion for each country and we can do the talking there... (im sure all of us has google accounts)
then create a sticky thread here with the links to all google groups discussion thread for each country... and we can communicate better since we can talk using our native language..
i just made a test group HERE and see if it works for me and my fellow Filipinos and use this as a Philippine S4 thread aternative...
maybe other people can follow suit and see if this works for them too..
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Great idea mate. Now, all our problem is how we can inform our fellow countrymen about this one.
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EtienneBordeaux said:
Great idea mate. Now, all our problem is how we can inform our fellow countrymen about this one.
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yeah and another one is to find an easier way to use google groups using your device.. i'm testing now and so far i can only access it using gmail app or browser..
EDIT: easiest way to access your gg is to bookmark the group's page using your browser...

Here join this https://facebook.com/groups/1402750229937488
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Not everyone accesses fb!!! :|

As far as I can see the threads aren't closed...
A few people are kicking up a stink about having to bypass a couple extra lines.... Don't understand why considering not every thread grabs my attention either but I'm sure as heck not gonna ask for it to be removed... The fact these threads keep popping back up means there is a need and want for these threads.
How hard is it to bypass a thread you don't want to look at, honestly....

It mustn't be easy being a mod. If you don't do anything, anarchy arises and people start to complain. If you do something and it's not appreciated, anarchy arises and people start to complain..
You really think the mods do what they do absent intention?
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Advertiser will look for daily traffic volume if wanna advertise their advertisement.More traffic means higher price.So for me xdadeveloper also want their webpage to get higher traffic so what is the problem now..
The problems is mods...If all mods from all forum sit back and discuss about this..i m sure majority will not like our s4 mods decision.
Most important thing We keep threat clean and clean up by mods.
S4 also as we know got many variant...i9500,i9505,i9505G,i9506 and etc so specific regional threat is important to discuss many thing.
Opssss:We are not support site..so no need all those threat.Please close all QA threat because they come for support and mods dont like to support.

Theshawty said:
It mustn't be easy being a mod. If you don't do anything, anarchy arises and people start to complain. If you do something and it's not appreciated, anarchy arises and people start to complain..
You really think the mods do what they do absent intention?
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yeah agree with you mate... it was clearly explained in this post..
and this isn't the correct way of stating one's opinion if they don't agree with the mods' decision..
they can just pm someone from the mod committee for re-consideration..
they're just buying themselves a ticket to bansville..
orgpening said:
Advertiser will look for daily traffic volume if wanna advertise their advertisement.More traffic means higher price.So for me xdadeveloper also want their webpage to get higher traffic so what is the problem now..
The problems is mods...If all mods from all forum sit back and discuss about this..i m sure majority will not like our s4 mods decision.
Most important thing We keep threat clean and clean up by mods.
S4 also as we know got many variant...i9500,i9505,i9505G,i9506 and etc so specific regional threat is important to discuss many thing.
Opssss:We are not support site..so no need all those threat.Please close all QA threat because they come for support and mods dont like to support.
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again., read this post..
it says there that it's been discussed a million times and it's been planned out... so let's be open-minded and not blame the moderators.. they're just doing their jobs...

beston94 said:
I agree with you 100%.
I don't really like Jonny's methods.. This guy is closing threads whenever he feels like it.
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I didn't even close a single country specific thread ya troll... I close threads that have either run their course (as in the one this is about) or that break the forum rules.
If you don't agree with my actions, feel free to take it up with the moderator committee.
Oh and p.s
Thread closed :victory:

[DISCUSSION] MoDoCo rom switch for galaxy s4

The HTC one had this cool thing that allows you to switch between roms. According to what I read on Android authority it will be coming to the s4 as well as other devices. Here is the article.
http://goo.gl/ybi0R2
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I am always on the mobile app and am always 'trying' to help others and moderators on the forum and learning something new everyday. I make stupid posts sometimes, but I never repeat a mistake more than once. I may not be a developer, but I know alot of stuff, so feel free to messsge me any questions and I'll be happy to answer them to the best of my ability.
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-Falco said:
The HTC one had this cool thing that allows you to switch between roms. According to what I read on Android authority it will be coming to the s4 as well as other devices. Here is the article.
http://goo.gl/ybi0R2
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I am always on the mobile app and am always 'trying' to help others and moderators on the forum and learning something new everyday. I make stupid posts sometimes, but I never repeat a mistake more than once. I may not be a developer, but I know alot of stuff, so feel free to messsge me any questions and I'll be happy to answer them to the best of my ability.
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I'm starting a video game company with my friend where we will be making Android games. message me for more info or go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290843
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Cant wait till this arrives, seen the demo of it on the htc one and it looked good. Perfect for those who cant choose (or want an easy option to choose) between pure android and the extra functions/skin that manufacturers add on.
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Saw him releasing it for the One and got jealous. Glad hes helping us as well =)
Contributed btw!