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New front page on main site !!!

The xda-developers.com main site has a new front page. It's still very much a work in progress, and it will change significantly still over the next few days and weeks.
But please have a look and say whether you like it.
The articles currently available through the front age will find their way into the forum over the next week as well, and they'll get their own small box on the front page.
If you can, please help turn the XDA-developer news service succeed. With so much going on, I feel it's important we have some kind of editorial summary in order not to drive people nuts.

everything is fine except........ wheres the links to the pages like connectors ect...

WOW new front page, looks good too!
But for some reason I'm unable to logon with Pocket IE.
FYI the below error is whats being reported:
Template->make_filename(): Error - file does not exit
No Pocket IE what am I going to now!
Posting from Desktop PC.....

gazzaman2k said:
everything is fine except........ wheres the links to the pages like connectors ect...
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Well, I did say:
The articles currently available through the front age will find their way into the forum over the next week as well, and they'll get their own small box on the front page.
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(The articles themselves are still there...)

Qman said:
But for some reason I'm unable to logon with Pocket IE.
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Ehm, whoops, I forgot to say currently it only works with the XDAdevelopers theme... Same goes for the encyclopedia. I'll fix that soon.

:?:
I can get to the forums but where did the rest of xdadevelopers go? The links to the tools, tutorials, pictures, etc... Seems I can't find the links to these areas off of the new home page...

Always get "Template->make_filename(): Error - file does not exist".
Did some testing, found out that it is related to being logged in.
If I log out, the site opens normal.
When I log in again on the site, I get this error again.
Tested with IE 6.0 and Mozilla 1.4.1

Jos said:
Always get "Template->make_filename(): Error - file does not exist".
Did some testing, found out that it is related to being logged in.
If I log out, the site opens normal.
When I log in again on the site, I get this error again.
Tested with IE 6.0 and Mozilla 1.4.1
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You had selected subSilver as your style, and as mentioned above, that wasn't done yet.
The ood news is that it now works for you. The bad news is that I deleted subSilver. See my other message... Sorry...

Peter Poelman said:
You had selected subSilver as your style, and as mentioned above, that wasn't done yet.
The ood news is that it now works for you. The bad news is that I deleted subSilver. See my other message... Sorry...
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OK, but loved the sub-silver more then the yellow. Think it's to flashy.
Thank god it's just yellow and not orange :lol:

Looks good although I don't usually go on the front page since I bookmarked the forums for my devices.

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Uuummm guys... 2004 thread... :sly:
Nothing is True.. Everything is Permitted©

Margalus said:
I noticed that too, but that's what happens when people are forced to post in 10 conversations they don't even need to, maybe like it's my case, point out a bug in a ROM release they're having problems installing
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There is a solution to everything.. Or a work around too.. Answering q & a section to get 10 posts isn't that hard... It only takes at max an hour to get to 10 posts legally...
What I mean is it looks daunting task at first.. But it's really easy..
If you can't even make such small contribution towards community, then how can you help in dev section.. If you have enough knowledge to help in dev section can't you help non tech savvy people in question & answer section?
Nothing is True.. Everything is Permitted©

Epic thread mine is epic
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New panels?

just randomly checked the sony website, and there are two new panels...
Test CNN panel B10
and
Test Gokivo Navigation B10
http://www.sonyericsson.com/fun/wxh...ntentItemId=36424;ts=1247690304226;phoneId=-1
Don't know how long they've been up, so apologies if this has been posted already (i did quick search before posting and found nothing)
The Test CNN panel has a funky new 'roladex' style front page (3D), and it's generally smoother
The Gokivo is pretty slow to search for places considering I was on Wi-Fi connection, looks like a pretty good panel though, only had a quick look in the menu, and it's got traffic updates too. It's kinda like a cross between TomTom and Googlemaps. Didn't have time to test it, but here's the website link:
http://www.gokivo.com/
So maybe SE haven't quite given up on the xperia just yet....?

they have been out for quite some time, and you know what the good thing about WinMo is: even if developers stop making official stuff, XDA people still make apps that will keep ur phone hip and great for another 5 years

already gone
Found the panels also during a random check and immedatly download the Gokivo panel to try out.
too bad they already disappeared from the SE site. probalby not quite finished yet
I quickly tried Gokivo on my Xperia. it looks good but its very slow in searching and updating maps.
like mentioned in previous post it's in between TomTom and google maps but needs to be a lot faster to be useable.
I hope it gets back on their site soon!

marijn26 said:
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too bad they already disappeared from the SE site. probalby not quite finished yet....
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Any chance you can share it? I went to the SE site and thought they might have hidden it from me because I'm not in Nth America or Europe - but now I see it was actually pulled.

well I was thinking.. since they have 2 more xperia phones coming out.. if the panel system isn't being ditched, then perhaps some would be reversely compatible?
just a thought.

Anybody download the cab and care to share the gokivo panel?

@ steve and augie, here's the gokivo cab

msc125 said:
@ steve and augie, here's the gokivo cab
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Good job! Thanks for that, I'll have it up shortly.

msc125 said:
@ steve and augie, here's the gokivo cab
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Thank you kindly

hmmm, i can't seem to upload the cnn panel, keep getting 'upload of file failed'....
is there a size limit? it's 2,701KB

msc125 said:
hmmm, i can't seem to upload the cnn panel, keep getting 'upload of file failed'....
is there a size limit? it's 2,701KB
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I'll send you a pm, you can email to me if you like and I'll host it online.
Here's a screen sot fo the Gokivo panel
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zipped up the CNN panel, attached
thanks for your help steve

That's better. Got it now thanks

anyone tried the new mytopia panel? i couldn't get logged in due to them only allowing 12 char in the login field, even after i'd created an account with a user longer than that... oh well.. i put in a trouble ticket.. hopefully they get back to me.. it looks really cool and it's freee... can't beat that!

killerskincanoe said:
anyone tried the new mytopia panel? i couldn't get logged in due to them only allowing 12 char in the login field, even after i'd created an account with a user longer than that... oh well.. i put in a trouble ticket.. hopefully they get back to me.. it looks really cool and it's freee... can't beat that!
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I had the Mytopia panel but deleted it.
You get two games after registering, Texas Hold'em poker and something else.
I loved the poker game but after something like ten games you get locked out and it requires a monthly subscription.

Say goodbye to activesync and hello to Hydros!

Hydros Sync Center
This thread is made sololy for the discussion in hydros sync center.​Hydros Sync center is a syncronization aplication which is planned to replace activesync and it is compatible with all version of windows mobile throught the simple and elegant RAPI interface. to learn more about Hydros Sync Center and it's features, please stay tuned for more updates or take a look at it's features which we have integrated so far. This project is meant to allow users to understand that there is more to mobile computing than the mundane lifestyle of Activesync (no offense to microsoft). Here is some info about it:
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This application is meant to resemble the simple interfaces of the Apple Itunes and some features of the Zune. Currently, all of the features listed have been implanted in the app except for video converting and audio converting. To pre-order this application or donate, please click the link on my signature and support my work!
-Take note that those who donated (any amount), can get the application 1 week earlier and they also get some "premium" features which are not available through buying it later.

you need to provide a working app first prior to asking for donations.

fastwanabe said:
you need to provide a working app first prior to asking for donations.
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Ditto.... At least provide a beta or trial.

Noiro said:
Ditto.... At least provide a beta or trial.
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I will also give you guys a great app, please donate to me too !!!
I'm just not sure when it's comming out or what it's about...
Don't get it the wrong way, I'm sure there's a lot of us who'd love to replace activesync, but I'm quite sure no one will give you anything before trying and being sure your work is worth it!

work with calender sync? I want to sync with a free calender app on my pc...not limit to outlook... I have a two week timetable and cba to do it on my ppc and i dont have outlook ! Will def donate if that is up!

Finally, a program to sync my 'tweeter' account. Thank you Aqua Corporation!
*cough cough* vaporware *cough*

InGeNeTiCs said:
Finally, a program to sync my 'tweeter' account. Thank you Aqua Corporation!
*cough cough* vaporware *cough*
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lol, i really want one 'tweeter' account, but i have only Twitter, anyway looks like an awesome fake application lol, the design is the best and look at the logo makes me cry.. donating 500$ for this awesome application lol

i already made a free version of the app which has a lot of features but it's really ugly but i will release it sometime today or tommorow after uploading it to mediafire.
-I am really sorry if i am being doubted by some people and i understand your frustration

nah is just looks like a fake app, give an example and wait for support if its good, im sure you will get it

What Operating Systems will be supported?

rkrishnan2012 said:
i already made a free version of the app which has a lot of features but it's really ugly but i will release it sometime today or tommorow after uploading it to mediafire.
-I am really sorry if i am being doubted by some people and i understand your frustration
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Yeah!
Like I said before, dont take it the wrong way...
it's just that usualy one has to show something before people start to thank him!
I'm sure your app is great and that everyone will eat their words!
For me... It'll work if it is MAC compatible...

Make it *nix compatible. I'd pay for that. then you'd have to release under GPL. and I could have source. hah that'd be sweet.

Steven855 said:
What Operating Systems will be supported?
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Aquantu / linux i think

Thread closed, asking for orders/donations before providing a product is dubious at best. It also conflicts with our "no commerce" policy.
Best regards,
Flar
p.s. trying to bribe the admin by PM really doesn't work in your favor..

Annoying commercials

Hi!
In the recent time, when I surf XDA-forum with my Xoom or Galaxy Nexus, I often am redirected to awful commercial-sites like this one ( http://cat.m.smartphonegirls.de/wwf...n_id=103566ff54dbd160ab06425f95bc91&path=SPOQ), who want to sale stupid things.
The only way to avoid it is to use a desktop UA-string.
Why does XDA support those kind of abo-services, we all know from the media? I have nothing against commercials on the forum, I know XDA needs the money. But not that way, please...

McDV said:
Hi!
In the recent time, when I surf XDA-forum with my Xoom or Galaxy Nexus, I often am redirected to awful commercial-sites like this one ( http://cat.m.smartphonegirls.de/wwf...n_id=103566ff54dbd160ab06425f95bc91&path=SPOQ), who want to sale stupid things.
The only way to avoid it is to use a desktop UA-string.
Why does XDA support those kind of abo-services, we all know from the media? I have nothing against commercials on the forum, I know XDA needs the money. But not that way, please...
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These shouldn't be appearing... Do you have any details about what's causing it to appear? Ie. a particular browser?

Just the stock android 4.0.3-browser, on my Xoom with Tiamat-ROM and on my Galaxy Nexus with CM9.
It only happens on XDA-dev-page, mostly when entering the UCP or a thread. And there are two sites I have seen. The one I posted and some other video-page. I don't remember that name, but will post if I see it again.
And it doesn't always happen, just from time to time.

I have this problem too. Follwing picture appears:
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And in my browser cache is the smartphonegirls-thing!!

wemsinho said:
I have this problem too. Follwing picture appears:
And in my browser cache is the smartphonegirls-thing!!
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i wouldnt go around shouting this kind of stuff out, a little personal dont you think lol

The same here. The worst thing is that these commercials are opening automatically. A soonish fix would be really appreciated.

wemsinho said:
I have this problem too. Follwing picture appears:
And in my browser cache is the smartphonegirls-thing!!
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Exactly what I meant! And there is another MobVid-Site I sometimes get.
I see you are German like me and those pages are in German. Could it be possible that only users in Germany get those "commercials"?

KillerCookie said:
The same here. The worst thing is that these commercials are opening automatically. A soonish fix would be really appreciated.
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Yes, and if you accidentially would tap "Ja" (= yes in German) you would have to pay 2,99€ per week via your mobile bill, if you haven't blocked mobile payments on your contract (by default it's activated, you have to contact the provider).

Need to get rid of it...a.s.a.p
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

imdaman01 said:
Need to get rid of it...a.s.a.p
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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I sent this to the owners to get rid of it I will check how it's going

i get the same mobile ad Galaxy Nexus living in Germany too

I guess there are dynamic commercials, that adjust to the origin you belong to and for.Germans, who have a mobile UAstring, it redirects to.that site... Not very funny...
Just imagine you were showing the XDA-page to s.o. on your phone and then this page pops up. Some kind of embarassing

Same here.
It's really anoying.
Any suggestions for a workaround?
Blocking URLs or something?
I use Dolphin Browser.
Thanks in advance

mikehunter76 said:
Same here.
It's really anoying.
Any suggestions for a workaround?
Blocking URLs or something?
I use Dolphin Browser.
Thanks in advance
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Are you German, too?

McDV said:
I guess there are dynamic commercials, that adjust to the origin you belong to and for.Germans, who have a mobile UAstring, it redirects to.that site... Not very funny...
Just imagine you were showing the XDA-page to s.o. on your phone and then this page pops up. Some kind of embarassing
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We're trying to find out the cause of this... Is this over Wifi or 3G, and who is your provider?

McDV said:
Are you German, too?
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Yes, i am.
Provider: O2
Could be both 3G and Wifi.

pulser_g2 said:
We're trying to find out the cause of this... Is this over Wifi or 3G, and who is your provider?
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I don't know if it's with 3G, since most of the time I'm using WiFi (home, university etc.) so I just can only confirm it happens with WiFi. Anyway, it will most likely be with 3G, too - I simply don't remember that.

I also got that "ad" today ... That ad is not just emberrasing, but if you click it, it will cost you 3€/week and that's horrible!!!
3G (H), Provider: T-Mobile ...
Maybe the transaction_id can help find out more:
transaction_id=1030fff05c0bb9ea955d74de8061de&path=SPOQ
(Unfortunately I'm not allowed to post full links )

I'm getting this crap since today... I was surfing on my SGS2 on ign.com when that site was automatically loaded.
I think it's somehow connected to google admob or whatever... I'm also german, it must be connected to one of those
automated advertisments (geolocation) for germany...
It's automatically loading... I can't even check if I clicked on it by mistake because the first time when it appeared I was kinda surprised.

ninjafox said:
I'm getting this crap since today... I was surfing on my SGS2 on ign.com when that site was automatically loaded.
I think it's somehow connected to google admob or whatever... I'm also german, it must be connected to one of those
automated advertisments (geolocation) for germany...
It's automatically loading... I can't even check if I clicked on it by mistake because the first time when it appeared I was kinda surprised.
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No, you didn't click something. It just takes until the entire site is loaded, then you are redirected. The worst thing about is that you cannot even go back to the page you wanted, because the browser seems to think it IS the page you wanted. If you go back, you.get the page you had before... Not funny...
And yes, I have also recognized it on other pages, but only very, very few, so I don't think it's Google Ads.

[App] ForumTalk (Tapatalk-Powered Forums)

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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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About ForumTalk:
I am developing a an app to connect to just about any forum on the internet (including XDA-Developers of course!). It's still a work in progress, but it is now available for download. Please by kind with your reviews.
How to Download?
Please refer to this post BEFORE downloading to understand my difficulties with this app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35130673&postcount=164
Thank you. Here's the download link
http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=ffd93649-b9bc-4d37-bf9b-825847befa42
Features:
browse any of the thousands of forums
login to your account
post/create threads
manage private messages
Telerik controls
lots more!
If you want to contact me:
Private Message me
Tweet @SimzzDev
Reply to this thread
Email at [email protected]
Thanks,
Johnny

Windows Live ID used on your Window Phone
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Country you are in
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Device you have
LG Optimus 7
Once you have tried it, please tell me feedback you have
Feedback goes here

Thank you for signing up. I'm not sure what an ETA would be on the beta quite yet, but I will be continuing to update this thread.

Not sure if I have to do all those as I don't know how to use twitter but here goes...
ID [email protected]
United States
Samsung Focus S and (also but not needed)HTC Titan
Feedback:

I elected to email you. Thanks for the opportunity

I'll try the app.
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Netherlands
Samsung Omnia 7
Feedback will go in this thread

Thanks everybody. You're on the list. I will try to update this thread with news.

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Thnx Alot!

ariey and daddyrazzy - you're now on the list. (and everyone before)
Thanks!

AWESOME! Would love to have an alternative. Would love to test it then purchase.
1. [email protected]
2. United States
3. HTC Titan 1 AT&T

Sent you a PM

steveo70 said:
AWESOME! Would love to have an alternative. Would love to test it then purchase.
1. [email protected]
2. United States
3. HTC Titan 1 AT&T
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Thanks for signing up!
@neitin got your PM
Also, here's an update on the app:
I will not have a chance to work on this again for a few more days. As it stands now, a user can search forums, select a forum, view individual forums (like subforums) within a forum, and view topics within each forum. Forums stats are also viewable, and the app saves a history on which forums you have gone to.
While it may not seem like a lot, these functions, combined with designing the UI, also combined with figuring out how the Tapatalk service works and building a base to connect to various parts really has taken a lot of time. While it can get very frusterating at times, I am still working hard on it and hope to release a beta in the next couple of weeks. I'm very sorry it's so far away, I just underestimated the difficulty of dealing with the Tapatalk service.
To developers: The Tapatalk API uses XML-RPC, which in my opinion, is ridiculous. A lot of things are base64 encoded and I read that XML-RPC is 4x heavier than XML, let alone JSON. Also, with XML-RPC, the response model cannot be serialized very easily. I've developed a system to do so but takes a lot of work to do for each new data type.
Basically, the Tapatalk API is more complex and harder to work with (at least to me) than anything else I've developed an app for, including Box.net, Pastebin.com, sports scores apps, RSS feeds, Edmunds.com, and AudioGalaxy.com.
Thanks to everyone who signed up, even though it may end up being a few weeks in advance.

have sent you PM.
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ESBE7
Italy
LG Optimus 7
Can i be a beta tester?

Hi SimzzDev ..
Still need testers?
Windows Live ID used on your Window Phone
[email protected]
Country you are in
Germany
Device you have
HTC HD7 - actual stock rom

esberlat said:
ESBE7
Italy
LG Optimus 7
Can i be a beta tester?
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I need your Windows Live ID, please.
trident0815 said:
Hi SimzzDev ..
Still need testers?
Windows Live ID used on your Window Phone
[email protected]
Country you are in
Germany
Device you have
HTC HD7 - actual stock rom
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Thanks for signing up, you're now a beta tester.

New Demo Video Available
I know, it isn't the prettiest, or fastest, but I've been working hard and it's time for me to show you a video of ForumTalk in action.
A few things to point out:
I am not really asking for feedback based on this video yet
The choppiness is because of the emulator, it runs much better on my Lumia 900
I know XDA-Developers is in my recent forums list 4 times...
The UI needs work
This is only to show you what you signed up to test
I know it needs a lot of work - it's not even close to beta quality yet
Find the video here: http://youtu.be/fAUwTK00DEI
Thank you.

Seems far more responsive than BEP, so kudos there

I'm still waiting for the beta link to be active, can't wait though!