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Disappointed with new xda app.

Just downloaded, and now whenever I open a thread it opens on the first page!
Edit: now last page.
I know there's a paid version which includes options for which page to open on as default. But to me it's not cool to take this functionality away from the free users or at least don't downgrade our experience with this I assume vastly unpopular default.
Edit: last page is definitely an improvement over first but why take away this feature from free users? To me this just says you can't come up with enough new features to sell your product to paying customers.
Needless to say I'm installing and restoring a backup of the old version.
Edit: yep, I'm still rolled back.
Also the market won't open your page for me to lower my 5 stars, but when it does *shakes fist*
Edit: the page opened, & I lowered my rating.
Swyped on XDA app.

Agreed. The last update remove some features and functionality and now there is no free version in the market. Guess I will restore an older version.
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Made me buy the premium version, so...their strategy is working.

EmprtArea said:
Just downloaded, and now whenever I open a thread it opens on the first page!
I know there's a paid version which includes options for which page to open on as default. But to me it's not cool to take this functionality away from the free users or at least don't downgrade our experience with this I assume vastly unpopular default.
Needless to say I'm installing and restoring a backup of the old version.
Also the market won't open your page for me to lower my 5 stars, but when it does *shakes fist*
Swyped on XDA app.
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11972034&postcount=101
App was pulled due to a bug. Could be this one - I'm not sure

Ahh, was wondering why it wasn't showing anymore.
Had to re-add all my favorites, wasn't listing threads within saved sections.
Get well soon XDA app.
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pulser_g2 said:
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11972034&postcount=101
App was pulled due to a bug. Could be this one - I'm not sure
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Thanks! The one I managed to update to is the described even though it had already been pulled!
**Hope the fix reinstates this functionality as standard.**
Swyped on OLD & FULLY FUNCTIONAL xda app.

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Can someone post the apk of the old xda app? I'm getting somewhat frustrated with the new behaviour...

kasper_h said:
Can someone post the apk of the old xda app? I'm getting somewhat frustrated with the new behaviour...
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I do not have the original, but I'm using this:
http://db.tt/5Gyyneq
It's a transparent version of the old one.
I cannot find the thread I got this from so I can't properly credit. Needless to say thx go to the dev.
be sure to change the display style setting to "dark" otherwise thing don't line up.
Swyped on transparent XDA app.

Thanks, I also traced back my "regular" 1.3.2 version through a CWM backup...

Thank you! The newest vers can't compare to the prev
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Edited first post. Still not impressed, but hay, it's their picnic.
Swyped on transparent XDA app.

The Free and Paid apps should both be available on the market now

Start on boot?
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Start on boot?
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Yeah thats not gonna fly here. just sittin on the old one and will till thats taken out. Haven't herd any reason why that would be needed at all.

Maybe a new design team has taken over, with a new team leader trying to make his mark in the world. I may have just made him up, but I hate her.
Swyped on transparent XDA app.

They should have left it alone, it worked fine. I hate the new app!!
AHA! found an old Titanum backup of the old app!!

Yeah, rolling back to my backup as well. C'mon xda.
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I understand that the paid app had more features, but I don't like out that the free version is a downgraded version of the previous (also free) version.
I don't mind paying for android apps, I often do and I even donate voluntarily to xda members, but the problem here is that I don't like the principle of removing features to get people to buy the paid version...
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kasper_h said:
I understand that the paid app had more features, but I don't like out that the free version is a downgraded version of the previous (also free) version.
I don't mind paying for android apps, I often do and I even donate voluntarily to xda members, but the problem here is that I don't like the principle of removing features to get people to buy the paid version...
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exactly. thats just bad. its enough to make me NOT pay for the full version just based on principle there.

N64 app

What happened to it? I paid the $5 a couple of weeks ago and loved playing with the emulator. I wiped my phone and started with a clean slate and a new rom. I went to go redowload the app and its no longer in the market. I'm not sure if this is allowed, but if someone could post the apk to n64oid if you have it, that would be great!
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The reason why the n64 emulator is not on the market is because the developer of the emulator took it off the market because he didn't want any bad ratings
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What happened to it? I paid the $5 a couple of weeks ago and loved playing with the emulator. I wiped my phone and started with a clean slate and a new rom. I went to go redowload the app and its no longer in the market. I'm not sure if this is allowed, but if someone could post the apk to n64oid if you have it, that would be great!
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i believe it will be back up in about 2 months.
but he is doing fixes to it so its not a buggy beta.
(prays CM7 team doesn't do that)
I do have the apk but i believe under XDA rules we cant share it because if i believe the term is right Warez?

Aww man, I didn't find anything wrong with it. I didn't know if you were allowed to PM me the apk since I have bought it in the past? If not, are you still able to look up the developers email address?
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I don't recommend you even ask someone to PM you the .apk, since it could still be considered requesting wares which would earn you an infraction.
Also, if you already bought the app I suggest you try contacting the developer and try to work something out.

Is it still warez if I have bought it?
*edit* I don't mind contacting the developer, but I can't even do that since I don't have his email and its not listed in the market...
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Yes, simply because we have no way of knowing you really did. No offense or accusation intended, it's just a fact of life.

The Dev's name
YONGZH
his dev email
[email protected]

Thanks, I emailed him. I will let you know if anything comes o it
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always feel free to hit the "thanks" button
hope he replies.
i know it sucks when losing a app you paid for.
do you happen to have the "shoot me " app for a screen shot of your market? may help sending it to him to show you paid?

I will hit the thanks button when I have access to a computer
It doesn't even show in my apps I bought section of the android market, so I can't take a screen capture. Only way to prove is to show a screen shot of my bank account. But even then, I don't think it shoes which app I bought
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There is some way to show proof you bought the app
I believe someone who was distributing modified version s if widget locker on xda wanted to see something before hw sent u the apk
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gtuansdiamm said:
There is some way to show proof you bought the app
I believe someone who was distributing modified version s if widget locker on xda wanted to see something before hw sent u the apk
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Any idea how? I'm looking through my orders on the Android Market website, and it's not showing up - I presume because the app is no longer on the market. I can't find a section on the site to show billing history or something of that nature.

tuttjs said:
Any idea how? I'm looking through my orders on the Android Market website, and it's not showing up - I presume because the app is no longer on the market. I can't find a section on the site to show billing history or something of that nature.
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Nevermind, I found out how. You don't actually look for it using the Android market, you have to go to www.checkout.google.com to look up your billing history. Anyway, here's my proof in case any doubts were raised
*edit* removed picture

U shouldn't post that picture
For all you know I could send that same exact picture with minor modifications to the dev to you knows not that I would
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are you on the stock rom?

N64 app would be neat, give starcraft 64 a go.
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Just got this reply from the developer. Great guy!
A great number of users are complaining about the compatibility and running performance. Considering the bad ratings, I temporarily unpublished N64oid. I am doing a rewrite of some of the core modules. Don't worry, N64oid will be back much better in a month. And of course you won't have to pay for it again.
Attached is the apk file.
Thanks for the understanding! I won't let people down.
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Amazon Appstore Download Folder

I like to grab all the free apps every day but don't install all of them. I let the download finish and then hit cancel on the install screen. Are all of these downloads saved somewhere hogging up space or are they flushed out when I cancel the install?
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Well if it downloaded successfully, then it is still somewhere. You can check the downloads folder, delete the file, or open titanium backup, then delete them that way.

why not just visit the website and buy the free app that way? no need to install.

I'll have to start doing it that way since I can't find where they're downloading to. Thanks guys.
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I believe /sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia/cache is what you're looking for.

bkrodgers said:
I believe /sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia/cache is what you're looking for.
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bkrodgers, you rock! Thank you so much! I was looking for this as well.

Awesome man, thanks!
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No problem! Glad to help!
And I do that too...I pick up anything that might be remotely useful, but just don't install it if I don't think I want it taking space right now. I've even downloaded a few apps that I'd already paid for on the Android Market just to support the developer. They still get 20% of their normal price. I did that with Folder Organizer today, for example...a truly fantastic app that was one of the first I bought on the market.
The only time I don't do this though is on those occasions they've featured an app that is clearly crap. That's on the same theory for why I've downloaded apps I've already bought, in reverse. Sometimes I really DON'T want the dev to get the 20%, so I won't even download it to "see how bad it is." I think there was one "paid" app for free that not only did you normally have to buy to start with, but you had to pay to by credits to use it. Those I stay away from.

Well this sucks!

http://phandroid.com/2013/03/13/google-play-store-ad-blocker/
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F**k Google... they should get rid of apps that contain "in-app purchase" because you cannot get a goddamn refund !!

MikeyLee said:
F**k Google... they should get rid of apps that contain "in-app purchase" because you cannot get a goddamn refund !!
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Yeah no **** lol. Guess open source don't mean much. Adfree was one of the main reasons I root in the 1st place. I've got a backup anyway. I wonder if they can still support the app but just not through Google.
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t4d73 said:
Yeah no **** lol. Guess open source don't mean much. Adfree was one of the main reasons I root in the 1st place. I've got a backup anyway. I wonder if they can still support the app but just not through Google.
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Ad free apps will always be out there. They just wont be on the market. We all know how to sideload :laugh:

Speaking of side loading, anyone have a copy if ad away they're willing to share? Or even better, can someone guide me on how to pull it from wherever it installs, copy to my SD card so I can install it from there on ROM swaps?
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nuc noob said:
Speaking of side loading, anyone have a copy if ad away they're willing to share? Or even better, can someone guide me on how to pull it from wherever it installs, copy to my SD card so I can install it from there on ROM swaps?
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Knock yourself out
https://www.dropbox.com/s/64b8cqnydf5ldk0/AdFree.apk
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Disappointed to see this move from Google. Ads on desktop is one thing but on my cell....really?!?!?!
Almost feels like an Apple move
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t4d73 said:
Yeah no **** lol. Guess open source don't mean much. Adfree was one of the main reasons I root in the 1st place. I've got a backup anyway. I wonder if they can still support the app but just not through Google.
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Android is open source Google Play is not.
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This shouldn't really bother anyone. AdFree was for root users and if you know how to root there is a very good chance you will always know where to find the apk.. Now when they prevent me from loading it on my phone it'll be a problem.
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Now I just read that Google is killing off their rss reader service. That blows. Not sure how that's gonna affect most people, but I use it several times a day. I use greader pro, but it uses Google reader services for pulling in all my feeds. Time to look for alternatives.
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BrianBaker said:
This shouldn't really bother anyone. AdFree was for root users and if you know how to root there is a very good chance you will always know where to find the apk.. Now when they prevent me from loading it on my phone it'll be a problem.
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So long as Google doesn't take active measures in the future to prohibit ad blocking...and doesn't take measures against users who use adblocking
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Now I just read that Google is killing off their rss reader service. That blows. Not sure how that's gonna affect most people, but I use it several times a day. I use greader pro, but it uses Google reader services for pulling in all my feeds. Time to look for alternatives.
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This news REALLY pisses me off.
gReader is the only way I can keep up with Android Police, Android Authority, and a few other news sites. gReader being killed off is only slighly more annoying to me than Google killing off iGoogle.

I dont even use ad blockers, I just have a modded host file that blocks all that crap anyway I add the host file to every rom I flash.

shiftr182 said:
I dont even use ad blockers, I just have a modded host file that blocks all that crap anyway I add the host file to every rom I flash.
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Most Android adblockers modify the hosts file to do the adblocking.

Sounds like the world is ending in here...
It's really not that big of a deal >.>
Android is open. The store is not. You can do whatever with Android, you just wont be getting it from their store. I don't know why everyone is so upset.

Considering that hosts blocking only works if you have root, I really don't see how this is a problem. If you can root your phone, you can install third-party apks without an issue.
Still, a *****ly move, but Google does make all of their profits selling ads. It is probably AdBlock that killed the fun, since it semi-worked (WiFi only) for non-root users.

anishannayya said:
Considering that hosts blocking only works if you have root, I really don't see how this is a problem. If you can root your phone, you can install third-party apks without an issue.
Still, a *****ly move, but Google does make all of their profits selling ads. It is probably AdBlock that killed the fun, since it semi-worked (WiFi only) for non-root users.
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I guess my only complaint would be I like Adfree and wonder how it will continue to get updates without the store.
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Ok why is everyone trippin for? Lets not forget there Internet. HuGE web. Just did a "ad away. Apk" gt the latest version free. Not from the play store since they wanna be jerks.
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Call me a Devil's Advocate here, but what's the big freaking deal with ads in apps????? I mean, I do hate the ones that get pushed as fake notifications with some of the crapware you can get on the market, but I don't consider the regular ones obtrusive... And let's remember, ad revenue is the bread and butter for Google, and a lot of the developers who offer their apps for free...

here's the link for ad-away. i prefer this one since you can customize your lists easily.
http://code.google.com/p/ad-away/

I must have been under a rock (or refreshing the Macks Rom thread too often ) but I just realized that the copy of AdFree I've had installed forever was no longer functioning.

{UPDATED} Smart Remote for Galaxy S4 - RETURNED TO PLAY STORE! FLOATING REMOTE ADDED

UPDATE: There has been an update released since returning to the Play Store yesterday. The biggest things would be the addition of a floating (chatheads-esque) remote and a backup/restore option (linked to your Google account).
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As of this morning, 7/26, Smart Remote is back in the Play Store. No update yet, but knowing them one will be available within a day.
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If you, like me, have been wondering where your favorite remote app for the GS4 went and when is coming back, I just got an email from the developer.
Hi
The app is off the market because of an error on Google's part since July 2nd . It is not something that we can do and they are saying the app will be available again in about 7 working days.*
In the meantime we are working to come back with new cool features.*
If you uninstalled the app we can provide a link where you can download it and use it untill we will be back . We are also offering full support like always .*
Regards
Alina
I can't wait to see the new features. These guys have always been very responsive to user request and input. Hopefully next week we'll see is return to the Play Store.
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I just got a follow up email after asking if she might share what some of these features might be:
Hi Kenan,
The problem is that the competition already copied our app, and making these features public would give them a head start releasing them before we even get a chance to. Just believe us when we say that it will be a lot faster for you to access your remotes, install the app on your other devices and automate tasks.*
Thank you,
Alina

thank you for the info

I'm rather new to the s4. What did this app do?
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polo79 said:
I'm rather new to the s4. What did this app do?
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Is a customizable app for the IR blaster. You'll be able to control most things with an IR port, from your TV to your air conditioner. For me it's completely replaced every remote in my house. Think of it as a much more handy and powerful Logitech Harmony remote, macro commands included. Plus the developers are very responsive (within a day many times) to adding devices.

luckychef28 said:
Is a customizable app for the IR blaster. You'll be able to control most things with an IR port, from your TV to your air conditioner. For me it's completely replaced every remote in my house. Think of it as a much more handy and powerful Logitech Harmony remote, macro commands included. Plus the developers are very responsive (within a day many times) to adding devices.
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That's what I was hoping you would say. Thanks! Look forward to checking out the app.
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luckychef28 said:
If you, like me, have been wondering where your favorite remote app for the GS4 went and when is coming back, I just got an email from the developer.
Hi
The app is off the market because of an error on Google's part since July 2nd . It is not something that we can do and they are saying the app will be available again in about 7 working days.*
In the meantime we are working to come back with new cool features.*
If you uninstalled the app we can provide a link where you can download it and use it untill we will be back . We are also offering full support like always .*
Regards
Alina
I can't wait to see the new features. These guys have always been very responsive to user request and input. Hopefully next week we'll see is return to the Play Store.
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I just got a follow up email after asking if she might share what some of these features might be:
Hi Kenan,
The problem is that the competition already copied our app, and making these features public would give them a head start releasing them before we even get a chance to. Just believe us when we say that it will be a lot faster for you to access your remotes, install the app on your other devices and automate tasks.*
Thank you,
Alina
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have they provided you with a download for the app you could share with us?

r3xx3r said:
have they provided you with a download for the app you could share with us?
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I never uninstalled the app and have it backed up. I don't want to just pass out a link since the app only has a paid version. You can email them [email protected], I'm sure they would provide you with the information.

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I never uninstalled the app and have it backed up. I don't want to just pass out a link since the app only has a paid version. You can email them [email protected], I'm sure they would provide you with the information.
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have they provided you with a download for the app you could share with us?
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When you get the download link, please post it here!
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kevinrubio1 said:
When you get the download link, please post it here!
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As I said, it's a paid app so I'm not going to post a download link or provide the file. If the developers want to provide one to you that's up to them. I would write them an email and ask. But it should be back in the Play Store this week.

Awesome, I'll download the app once it's back out. Let us know. Thanks
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Excited for this!
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I emailed them. Will let you guys know what they say.
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download link for the app (they gave it to me w/o charging me so I figure it is okay to post here)
Moderator Edit...NO, it is not OK to share paid apps

i really hope this app makes it back to the playstore, Smart IR Remote is really one of the best IR apps out there right now. i liked their large selection of stuff to control.

I just got my gs4 nev r heard of this excited to try this now thanks for the post
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You guys are referring to the app that is 9.99 in the app store right?
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skaroger867 said:
You guys are referring to the app that is 9.99 in the app store right?
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Yup.

This remote is badass hehe, it recognized everything in my house.
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I thought I was crazy. Haha. I purchased the app, but went flash happy with new roms and didn't do a backup of it... Went to download it from the store again and it was gone! I emailed Google and got some canned response that "they were unable to refund my purchase" which wasn't what I had asked at all. Anyway, glad it's back!

Do you need to have the TouchWiz ROM, or will it work on AOKP?