Heads up!!
I just opened xda dev in opera mini and I am logged in as a user called dredd?????
not in the same country as this user!!?
I will log in on a desktop browser (firefox) now so i can see if this post is here!
Ive edited his sig just so i can verify that it is fully logged in as another user,
a severe security lapse by opera, or a known bug????
anybody come accross this before?
how bizarre!..
most odd!
i just logged out and closed opera mini and im still logged in as dredd when i reopened it?
cookies deleted and before i initially opened opera i had just hard reset?
.dredd. said:
most odd!
i just logged out and closed opera mini and im still logged in as dredd when i reopened it?
cookies deleted and before i initially opened opera i had just hard reset?
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If you are not dredd, what is your username suppose to be???
If you are able to access his account, why are you did you edit his sig and now you are posting from this other person's account? Wouldn't that be against the forum rules as far as gaining access to someone else's account, even if it was just an accident I sure wouldn't be going around posting under his account.
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If you are able to access his account, why are you did you edit his sig and now you are posting from this other person's account? Wouldn't that be against the forum rules as far as gaining access to someone else's account, even if it was just an accident I sure wouldn't be going around posting under his account.
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I was posting under his to verifyi actually had access.
dont come all high and mighty an go mentioning rules to me.
I was just warning ppl not abusing this fellows account.
this definately has nothing to do with opera unless you would have downloaded opera or a cooked rom from this forum that may have somehow contained his/her log in information.
the only other way this could have happened is an error with the forum servers
Opera Mini works via proxy servers, so its possible that their servers sent fex dredd's login state. Just another reason why proxy server browsers suck ass.
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Opera Mini works via proxy servers, so its possible that their servers sent fex dredd's login state. Just another reason why proxy server browsers suck ass.
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Consdering millions of people use Opera Mini, the chances of something like this is quite slim, it's possible I'm sure, but rare. Can a mod verifiy to see if he did indeed post via Opera Mini by verifying the IP address?
Hi
I am the REAL .dredd.
I also experienced the false login using opera mini so it happened not to only one member.
In the past few days I have been logged in accidentally under 3-4 members... today I was wondering seeing Ababrekar's notification for me...
fex:
It would have been nicer to give this warning to the forum under your account instead of mine.
still logs me in as dredd if i use opera mini
I've reported this post to the Site admin to have a look at.
Ta
Dave
Mostly the ip addresses you guys use are the same, if you're using a proxy that could be the problem. If at all possible could you try to eliminate the proxy?
Best regards,
Flar
Site admin
Flar said:
Mostly the ip addresses you guys use are the same, if you're using a proxy that could be the problem. If at all possible could you try to eliminate the proxy?
Best regards,
Flar
Site admin
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Hi Flar!
The REAL .dredd. is here ))
As I mentioned I also experienced the problem but... in 3 different times I was logged in into 3 different accounts... pls do not ask which ones because I did not care... I only checked the new topics and new devs as always... as if I would have been logged with my own account.
Nevertheless the symptom is strange and should be solved.
I did not touch any settings in my connections and nor in opera mini settings... to tell the truth I do not know how to eliminate proxy in operamini... today morning I logged in without problems with operamini.
The only thing I am angry at is that other user made a forum entry (even a new topic) in the name of mine... abarekar gave me a notification due to this.
Thx
.dredd.
Problem solved:
I KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS: You packaged an already synced mini!
The issue happened when I made an update to my rom. I cabbed up the all of the _s0 files after already setting up my mini. syncing it and everything.
It saved my settings.
HOW TO SOLVE:
delete all of the _s0 files and start from scratch. redownload opera mini (signed) and install. fix all of the security things. Take just the newest files ( you can use the explorer on your pc to arange as modified.) copy those for your package.
This version of opera mini has more files. including various skins.
Now the only problem is that you need to get rid of all the versions that have already been uploaded
.dredd. said:
The only thing I am angry at is that other user made a forum entry (even a new topic) in the name of mine... abarekar gave me a notification due to this.
Thx
.dredd.
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Cant see why your angry mate I did nothing but inform the mods and site users of the issue.
I could have messed with your account or posted **** under your name which wouldve been fair reason for your anger.
Fex
fex said:
Cant see why your angry mate I did nothing but inform the mods and site users of the issue.
I could have messed with your account or posted **** under your name which wouldve been fair reason for your anger.
Fex
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I can see both sides. I also agree that it would tick me off if someone did it to my account. but at the same time i understand if i was on someones account i would do the same thing.
Hey Fex, at this point I do belive the words should enter your stream right now, "I DO understand why you are upset and I never meant to violate your account or sense of community. I understand that my attempt to exemplify the problem and not invalidate your security is at cause. Please understand that my intent was good and that in the future I will notify the community, devs and users from my own account."
Now since the solution has been found and fault can be handed out, the matter of violation of privacy is clearly in the hands of the developer who released the rom with his credentials inside of it.
Your internal fight now Fex is, "Was it ethical to knowingly log in to an account I knew was not mine." Thats all you dude, how would you teach a class full of children to handle the same scenario?
Good find on the problem, great find on the fix, awesome education given to all ROM devs and those who share images and data that touch our own personal data.
a quick fix to this, without deleting or reinstalling your Opera, would be clearing cookies. and for the account "dredd" to be suspended. at least till this thing clears off. This way, all users will not be able to use the "dredd" account, and be forced to relogin again, therefore eliminating the cookies.
my two cents. what you think?
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Hi all
A few of us Moderators have been getting PM's that in my case have not been dealt with due to the fact I am not always on the board.
All of us do this for free and in our spare time, and over time we move on, get new toys, or even go back to a real life without a keyboard under our fingers.
Please try to understand that some of us are Bias (I admit to it I have a BA and am not intrested in many of the other sections).
Thus I for one do not read all posts and all sections, I feel this is true for others, like I said I feel this.
We all however try to check the trash and keep the news clean.
For this reason we need a form of communication that is not based on a person but directed to a group and in this case its the Moderators and Admins.
It is with that motivation in mind that I have opened this thread and made it sticky in the hope that you are able to post issues that you think that at least one of us should deal with.
Please note that this board does not tolerate cracks, serials, pirated versions or the posting of software that should have been aquired by legal means and we will remove (delete) them when found. Please help us keep this site clean by posting links of that sort in this tread as well as telling us if you have found anything on the ftp site.
Please use this thread, use and edit the wiki and remember this board would not be as great as it is without YOU.
Thanks for your support.
MDAIIIUser
Thanks MDAIIIUser.
And remember, mods aren't Gods, despite us all being flaxen hair'd Adoni.
We can't create new Forums, change the Welcome page or Index page, or supply you with new flags or avatars. But ask anyway, it helps us put pressure on the Admis, who are the true Smooth Operators of this board.
V
Thanks guys!
Hi Guys,
Thanks for postings this.
We (admins) are behind you (though we also aren't gods )
Greetz,
Flar
redirection from www.xda-developers.com still pointed to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/front_page.php
link above is not valid anymore
I guess, it should be pointed to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/index.php
nothing major, just easier that way
Think that is correct that is the main page, the forum is a sub element which you can get to from the main page. If you just want the forum then bookmark it.
Link above worked for me
[req] mobile forum theme
Let me first thank you for moving to a much better forum application than phpBB.
I hope one day we can have access to a mobile friendly theme from owr phone. If implemented, I would also like to request that the theme option be stored in cookies rather in the database so we wouldn't have to enter User CP and change the theme every time we log in from our mobile or desktop.
thanks!
Charmer Wiki locked, someone have a check on that please. Thanks
checked it,
opened, edit, saved and removed edit fine
Try on another different user account? Look at my screen shot. The Page-Info gives me the LOCKED status. And, I only see the View-Source not the normal Edit button. Something wrong?
Is it possible to regain the option: view your posts? I liked it but can't find it now anymore.
go User CP -> Find all your posts.
I didn't notice, thanks!
hanmin said:
Try on another different user account? Look at my screen shot. The Page-Info gives me the LOCKED status. And, I only see the View-Source not the normal Edit button. Something wrong?
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Sorry did notice that one, the page has been unlocked, thanks for pointing it out.
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Sorry did notice that one, the page has been unlocked, thanks for pointing it out.
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Hmm.. the WM5 wiki seems to be locked too
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Windows_Mobile_5
Somebody is having fun with the locking of pages!
Thanks (unlocked now)
Just wondering, with the recent spamfest that seems to be taking place is there any pattern developing in the IPs used that would allow an IP ban to be placed? or are they using anon proxies? I know from my own experience as an admin on another forum they can be a pain, but they really seem to be targetting this place.... A friend of mine is a developer for vb and if there is anything that could be of use I can ask him if he would be able to create a plugin to help you block it.
In many ways this is one of the best sites I have seen (apart from the one I am an admin on of course, we all take pride in the sites we run heh) and I would like to assist in any way to stop any of the users being taken in by spammers like that. (yes, I know most of the users here are smart enough not to fall for it lol) Certainly it's one of the most informative on the HTC devices.
I don't see Cingular in the drop-down list for profiles.... found this a bit odd....
Crash Override said:
Just wondering, with the recent spamfest that seems to be taking place is there any pattern developing in the IPs used that would allow an IP ban to be placed? or are they using anon proxies? I know from my own experience as an admin on another forum they can be a pain, but they really seem to be targetting this place.... A friend of mine is a developer for vb and if there is anything that could be of use I can ask him if he would be able to create a plugin to help you block it.
In many ways this is one of the best sites I have seen (apart from the one I am an admin on of course, we all take pride in the sites we run heh) and I would like to assist in any way to stop any of the users being taken in by spammers like that. (yes, I know most of the users here are smart enough not to fall for it lol) Certainly it's one of the most informative on the HTC devices.
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Hi Crash Override,
We were already working on this, we will add some ip bans today.
Thanks for you suggestions and compliments though
Greetz,
Flar
blazoner said:
I don't see Cingular in the drop-down list for profiles.... found this a bit odd....
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Seems I got overlooked....
It's bugging me that I have to show AT&T as my carrier, as apparently carrier isn't an optional field, and Cingular isn't available in the drop down menu....
yeah, I'd be ashamed to show AT&T as my carrier also!!!
Please disregard, I just read the thread about the legal issues.
I first wish to thank you all for maintaining this site and freely sharing your updates, experience, and knowledge. This site is a God-Send.
I amposting since I have one question, and not sure where the issue lies, Has anyone else experienced problems downloading form the Rapidshare sites? I get an error about exceeding the allowed downloads but I have'nt downloaded yet. I am thinking maybe something in my IE 7 or another security setting?
Any ideas woudl be helpful since I cannot wait to get to WM6.
Thanks,,,,
jabray said:
Please disregard, I just read the thread about the legal issues.
I first wish to thank you all for maintaining this site and freely sharing your updates, experience, and knowledge. This site is a God-Send.
I amposting since I have one question, and not sure where the issue lies, Has anyone else experienced problems downloading form the Rapidshare sites? I get an error about exceeding the allowed downloads but I have'nt downloaded yet. I am thinking maybe something in my IE 7 or another security setting?
Any ideas woudl be helpful since I cannot wait to get to WM6.
Thanks,,,,
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Well maybe your connected to the internet using a proxy. and as free user u only can download one file every hour. if you are using a proxy, everybody, who's using this proxy too, blocks you. but its just a suggestion from me.
alternate you can restart your router and try again. this is also a trick to download more than one file in an hour, because you get a new ip.
I had the same issues with rapidshare.
But since the FTP was stripped and most new roms are released through it I have paid for a premium subscription.
It works 100%
And if you know where to look there are loads of other cool software available on rapidshare.
Jules
Have noticed this for the last few days using IE6 at work.
When reading the forums the page jumps to the Google Ad at the bottom, which means I have to scroll back up to the where I was.
Anyone else noticing this with IE6 or other browsers?
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Have noticed this for the last few days using IE6 at work.
When reading the forums the page jumps to the Google Ad at the bottom, which means I have to scroll back up to the where I was.
Anyone else noticing this with IE6 or other browsers?
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Have noticed this as well on IE7.
I thought it was just me.
I am using Opera 9.63, this did not happen for me. Sure its not something else doing the trick ?
Addicted2xda said:
I am using Opera 9.63, this did not happen for me. Sure its not something else doing the trick ?
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Nope only happens on this site. Think it's linked to the new type of Google ad which www.Swoopo.co.uk are running.
I can confirm this too, IE 7 Windows XP SP2, thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396922
I'm looking to see what I can find...
Where's neoobs when I need him.
Ta
Dave
artesea said:
Nope only happens on this site. Think it's linked to the new type of Google ad which www.Swoopo.co.uk are running.
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Funny, just to check, just tried IE 7.0.5730.11, did not happen for me!
Very funny! Tried Dave's Link, did not happen for me this time also, I don't know could be because of slow internet connection, Prehistoric PC (P4 2.0 Gig )! No idea! But funny all the same, and thank GOD!
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Very funny! Tried Dave's Link, did not happen for me this time also, I don't know could be because of slow internet connection, Prehistoric PC (P4 2.0 Gig )! No idea! But funny all the same, and thank GOD!
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Still happening to me
Dave
Pretty sure it the one ad which is doing it, I've tried to contact Google to see if they can sort it out. The other option is for the Google Ad Admin of the site to block ads from www.Swoopo.co.uk
Guessing for those outside of the UK won't have the issue as Google change the ads depending on which country you are in.
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Pretty sure it the one ad which is doing it, I've tried to contact Google to see if they can sort it out. The other option is for the Google Ad Admin of the site to block ads from www.Swoopo.co.uk
Guessing for those outside of the UK won't have the issue as Google change the ads depending on which country you are in.
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That must be the reason! Both you guys are from UK. And actually we have ads on top of the page (big bum me !) unlike yours (bottom of page)
all ok here
im having no problems here in birmingham @ home and work is fine
Firefox 3.0.5 and IE 6/7/8 beta are all working OK here is the US.
Add'l Info:
Tested on Vista Utimate x64 SP1 and XP SP2.
This is driving me mad, clicking on the link for the newest post just doesn't work with these ads as it moves the page.
Can anyone who has the Google Adsense admin add www.Swoopo.co.uk to the blacklist.
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This is driving me mad, clicking on the link for the newest post just doesn't work with these ads as it moves the page.
Can anyone who has the Google Adsense admin add www.Swoopo.co.uk to the blacklist.
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Hi,
The site admin is aware if the issue, and it will be looked into further on Monday
Thanks
Dave
Cheers, luckly the issue doesn't affect me with Firefox which I've got at home.
kill the adds Firefox & Adblock Plus
Check it out here, New look and now users can upload what they find as well
http://shipped-roms.com
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Check it out here, New look and now users can upload what they find as well
http://shipped-roms.com
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it's still asking for username and password.
No, no, it's work wery fine without login!
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No, no, it's work wery fine without login!
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This is the message i get opening the webpage from the owner;
" Because of the amount of SPAM this site has been recieveing. I have decided to take down the wordpress blog.
The bots have been hitting the server very hard.
Sorry for this, but with the VPS provider threaten to take down and shut off the service, I figure this is the best bet.
SHIPPED ROMS CAN BE FOUND HERE
Sorry once again.
Conflipper"
When i click on the link on this page, it directs me to sign in.
username: shipped
password: shipped
Has been this way the last week or so
just tested and it was the old one asking for user and password
i then cleared cache, closed and reopened browser and went back
there is a new site and it doesnt ask for U: P:
Just had a look and the Desire ROMS all appear to be for Verizon devices.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Look under Bravo, that's where they were before
Thanks Eddy
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
thanks mate.
Clear your cache if your still getting directed to the old server with the pasword protected database.
Done that, both Firefox and IE direct to the old server
EDIT: IE now works, Firefox doesn't though
I have written this on the main interface page and received no answers.
On some pages I get to a point where no matter how many times I click on the back button, the page goes nowhere. When I long click on the back button it shows a list and there are pages of the same link that has the word ads in it. If I click on the bottom item in the list and long click on the back button again, the same list comes up. If I do this several times, I finally get to where I was to navigate to the page.
While I haven't actually taken the time to count, I am sure that there are over 40-50 page listings that come up from one page with only a few messages.
I am using IE9 and I want to know what I can do to stop this overtly evil behavior. I fully understand the need for ads but I don't see any good reasoning to hijack my page. If I click on a link in the page, I can then go back to normal. It doesn't happen on every page, just sometimes.
Since my bookmark to this site is on IE9 and not Chrome or Firefox and since I navigate to this site only on my desktop, I don't get the problem elsewhere. This behavior is only on this site. Some sites open pop under windows (also evil) and pop up windows (annoying) but this one really gets me angry.
Again, how does one get this bad beharior to stop???!!!
Please help:crying:
I just went back to the offending page and several times it only had two instances of the ads link. I then went to Chrome and it didn't happen at all. I know there is evil here because it is related to advertising. Is someone posting hiding something here? Is the site doing this to me? Is it an attack on IE because of the anti microsoft sentiment?
Why Why Why???
I'm done. I'm hoping for some answers now.
Sorry about the rant. I have to use IE because it is what my non technical wife is used to and the always there bookmarks on the left are important. We also have land line becasue she won't give it up.
Ummm. Don't think your in the right place dude. You'd be better off searchin ms support or at least using a windows forum. This is Android!
But to try to help, sounds like a browser hijacker, or malware. You need to run scans with malwarebytes, spybot, hijack this, anti-virus....you get the idea.
Sorry I can't help you more than that. Good luck
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
I've run my AV software MS Security Essentials. It only happens on this site. I first wrote to the website forum and received zero answers. Since this site is populated with very tech aware people, and I visit this forum (I now own a S3) almost exclusively, I thought I would try here.
I know that it is off topic, but since it only happens here I thought I would try here next. I also have a request in the Chrome forum as to how to get the left side bar bookmarks there.
Thanks, I hope it doesn't get deleted until I at least get some answer. I won't post here on this subject until someone asks me to qualify my question.
If you haven't already, download and run malwarebytes. Its one of the best and can find tons of stuff that regular AV can't.
As for bookmarks, if it comes to it there are utilities you can use to back them up. Then uninstall/reinstall IE.
You can also import bookmarks from/to chrome.
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Dude, this is an Android forum not a PC forum, what's wrong with you?
You have a virus or some serious malware.
Do a fresh install of windows, problem solved, stop being such cry baby.
Yikes this is a forum for mobile android phones not windows.
Like everyone has suggested use malwarebytes, it is free!
Antivirus software rarely pick up malware.
Use spybot search and destroy
Install spyware blaster to avoid future such problems
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Lol android android
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I have written this on the main interface page and received no answers.
On some pages I get to a point where no matter how many times I click on the back button, the page goes nowhere. When I long click on the back button it shows a list and there are pages of the same link that has the word ads in it. If I click on the bottom item in the list and long click on the back button again, the same list comes up. If I do this several times, I finally get to where I was to navigate to the page.
While I haven't actually taken the time to count, I am sure that there are over 40-50 page listings that come up from one page with only a few messages.
I am using IE9 and I want to know what I can do to stop this overtly evil behavior. I fully understand the need for ads but I don't see any good reasoning to hijack my page. If I click on a link in the page, I can then go back to normal. It doesn't happen on every page, just sometimes.
Since my bookmark to this site is on IE9 and not Chrome or Firefox and since I navigate to this site only on my desktop, I don't get the problem elsewhere. This behavior is only on this site. Some sites open pop under windows (also evil) and pop up windows (annoying) but this one really gets me angry.
Again, how does one get this bad beharior to stop???!!!
Please help:crying:
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While looking for another solution (to another problem) I found your post. The same thing happened to me today on this site.
The problem is not your PC, nor your browser and is not a malware issue either. In fact, it's from a script that is specifically designed to disable the browsers' back button. You see, the back button does not generate any revenue towards pay-per-click and/or similar schemes. Click-throughs, however, will...
Chances are that one of the page ads loaded the script (usually java) and set a cookie as well (to prevent one from replicating the problem).
Closing the browser window is about the only way to get around it. Holding the pull-down for the back-button only shows numerous versions of the same page.
Other browsers have plugins that can prevent the script from running in the first place and/or block the ads entirely.
If it keeps happening then you should contact one of the Forum Mods.
Hope this helps.
sandiegoan said:
I've run my AV software MS Security Essentials. It only happens on this site. I first wrote to the website forum and received zero answers. Since this site is populated with very tech aware people, and I visit this forum (I now own a S3) almost exclusively, I thought I would try here.
I know that it is off topic, but since it only happens here I thought I would try here next. I also have a request in the Chrome forum as to how to get the left side bar bookmarks there.
Thanks, I hope it doesn't get deleted until I at least get some answer. I won't post here on this subject until someone asks me to qualify my question.
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ipaq_101 said:
Dude, this is an Android forum not a PC forum, what's wrong with you?
You have a virus or some serious malware.
Do a fresh install of windows, problem solved, stop being such cry baby.
Yikes this is a forum for mobile android phones not windows.
Like everyone has suggested use malwarebytes, it is free!
Antivirus software rarely pick up malware.
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Maybe you should've read a bit closer on this one. It is only happening to him on this site.
thechocowarrior said:
this thread should be moved or deleted lol.
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Can't delete or move unless we happen upon it (like I just did) or you report it. Not like we have filters that send us PMs whenever someone types Delete or Move. Doesn't work that way, fellas. Sorry
**************
At OP, if you are still having problems with the site, got to the main XDA page and flag an admin to check out your issues. Plus you could search there and if no results pop up or no one else is having the issue, there error could be between the chair and keyboard. If you want this to remain open, it is your choice but you will have better luck in the main XDA section, rather than the SGS3 section.
Shoot me a PM if you want it closed. If no PM by morning my time, then it is gone.