Develop Bugs

[FAQ] User signature?

Is there a way I can add my own signature on here? I heard that it is in USER CP but the option isnt there ...
Moderator Edit - Here's the answer from svetius
svetius said:
This was an effort to combat spam, and it's had a huge impact! You'll be upgraded to a full account after a certain number of posts (5 - 8 depending on the feature)--it happens automatically. Sorry for the inconvenience
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It may take time after reaching the 5-8 post limit for it to allow you access, this is because the process runs in the background.
And when you have enough posts, you can edit your Signature in the UserCP (on the left hand side called "Edit Signature").
Or just click here : Edit Signature

XDA-Dev. said:
i wonder if how does this help in stopping spam ..... anyways .... whatever you feel is good should be good someways
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People / Bots were Posting generic messages, like "Thanks this is great" or in some cases, actual responses based on words in a thread. The post it's self was not spam (although pretty pointless), but the users signature would contain 3-4 links to an online company of varying levels of trustworthiness.
We used to find one or two of these bad boys a day. Because they didn't create new threads, nor did they make it obvious to the casual observer, they were getting away with it.
I have not seen one of the so called "signature spammers" since the rules were put in place.
Dave

I had the same question...this is an excellent way to manage spam users. Good job, looking forward to delving more into this forum and getting a signature!

I was a bit upset at not being able to have a signature. Thanks Daveshaw for explaining. Its indeed a great way to stop spammers.

jade12 said:
I was a bit upset at not being able to have a signature. Thanks Daveshaw for explaining. Its indeed a great way to stop spammers.
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You should be all set now, check your User Control Panel

finally i found the way!!!thank you

At last I found out why I cant use signature.
I will be using the "search" more.

ah so
so that's why I couldn't see it, cant wait to unlock my sig status

Ya the post limit thing when you start a new account is a good idea to keep the spam to nothing..

Been readying these forums for a while now and finally signed up and that was the first thing I went to go do so I could edit mine to say phone type and what rom and all that nifty stuff nice t see I'm not going crazy and it really wasn't there lol
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Pbwizkid said:
Been readying these forums for a while now and finally signed up and that was the first thing I went to go do so I could edit mine to say phone type and what rom and all that nifty stuff nice t see I'm not going crazy and it really wasn't there lol
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
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Ya just takes some time lol.. Alot of sites do it that way nowa days... I always forget to come over to these threads to check on things... Always busy in the EVO 3D ones...

I like and dislike the idea.
I just logged into my account to make post (have like none) so am sorta spamming to be able to post solutions to android revolution HD. /sarcasm. My post aren't spam but i'm going to get 8 before midnight tonight!
I can see how it helps, but jeez. Couldnt post in the developer forum for the audio fix solution I made.

CodyJv said:
I like and dislike the idea.
I just logged into my account to make post (have like none) so am sorta spamming to be able to post solutions to android revolution HD. /sarcasm. My post aren't spam but i'm going to get 8 before midnight tonight!
I can see how it helps, but jeez. Couldnt post in the developer forum for the audio fix solution I made.
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But you could post it in General, and then help a few people out while you were there, in Q&A, if your device has one. Don't bother with useless posts, they will be deleted and you'll never get to 10.

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reinbeau said:
But you could post it in General, and then help a few people out while you were there, in Q&A, if your device has one. Don't bother with useless posts, they will be deleted and you'll never get to 10.
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Well, you might be right but its not that easy. You know I have experience in those stuff in the development forum, but I have no way to make posts there.
I dont wanna be a sort of spammer by posting stupid stuff to get all the 10 posts.
But this 10 post rule leaves no other way to accomplish...
To find a topic that I can make a useful post takes a lot of time.

If you can't spend the time to make ten legitimate posts before posting in the dev fora, then you don't deserve to post there. This is a developer forum, not a support website.

XiproX said:
Well, you might be right but its not that easy. You know I have experience in those stuff in the development forum, but I have no way to make posts there.
I dont wanna be a sort of spammer by posting stupid stuff to get all the 10 posts.
But this 10 post rule leaves no other way to accomplish...
To find a topic that I can make a useful post takes a lot of time.
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Oh really? I was a clueless noob total non-developer when I came here and I had no trouble at all helping people who needed links or a little guidance where to find the information they need. XDA works because people help those who help themselves. Do not post useless posts, they will be removed and you'll never get to 10.

Why did this thread get unlocked? Now it's more noobs that can't read and just complain again.

boborone said:
Why did this thread get unlocked? Now it's more noobs that can't read and just complain again.
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I don't know, I don't have mod powers here or I'd lock it back up myself

Just posted this in the mod request thread
reinbeau said:
I don't know, I don't have mod powers here or I'd lock it back up myself
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boborone said:
Just posted this in the mod request thread
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I requested that it remain open. I've helped out others with legitimate issues before here. Also, leaving it open allows mods to track spammers easily.

[Q] Links to be reviewed by a moderator

I need to post a image its very important but i gotta be reviewed by a moderator
can my account be moderated/reviewed by a moderator.
When i try to post it always says ERROR SPAM LINKS NOT ALLOWED YOU GOTTA BE REVIEWED BY A MODERATOR
Thanks
Soulful

Sorry for double post But just to let you know im not a spam bot.I wont post piracy
Thanks
Soulful

Welcome to forums
You need to arrive to certain number of posts so all XDA features can be unlocked.
Keep posting and you´ll get soon.

I was posting a solution to fix annoying wi-fi issues with Samsung Galaxy I 9000 with images but the forum is not allowing me to post ? I plan to contribute a full series of problem fixes with this particular device. Can any mod allow images only (no links to other sites) for my account ?

orb3000 said:
Welcome to forums
You need to arrive to certain number of posts so all XDA features can be unlocked.
Keep posting and you´ll get soon.
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How many posts is that? I don't want to have to try after each post xD

SoWhy said:
How many posts is that? I don't want to have to try after each post xD
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Eight is the magic number as shared in another thread

ApnaDroid said:
Eight is the magic number as shared in another thread
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I would never have guessed that

So now you now!
One more and ready to go

Crap SGY Blogs List

Have you ever searched for a galaxy y blog, found a really cool looking 500+mb game or something, just to later on realize that the game doesnt work for SGY? Then you go "WTF? Y they post this in galaxy y if not working on phone?"
Im creating this thread to help create awareness about those BS blogs, where the lame authors dont even test their games, their just in it for the ad clicks...
Let me start off with some sites to put in your ban list:
galaxyygaming
galaxyyarchive
sgylove
These sites are just filled with warez that dont even work on our phone. Please do avoid them. If you have other sites you want to include in the list, please just post it!
(To the authors of the blogs that will be mentioned, dont get offended cause its your faults in the first place.)

Language

ronnieryan said:
Language
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Oh, sry, i thought its ok if I censor it with ****

glennlevi said:
Have you ever searched for a galaxy y blog, found a really cool looking 500+mb game or something, just to later on realize that the game doesnt work for SGY? Then you go "WTF? Y they post this in galaxy y if not working on phone?"
Im creating this thread to help create awareness about those BS blogs, where the lame authors dont even test their games, their just in it for the ad clicks...
Let me start off with some sites to put in your ban list:
galaxyygaming
galaxyyarchive
sgylove
These sites are just filled with warez that dont even work on our phone. Please do avoid them. If you have other sites you want to include in the list, please just post it!
(To the authors of the blogs that will be mentioned, dont get offended cause its your faults in the first place.)
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but bro I think galaxyygaming.blog spot.com is gud blog.cos I tried many games n other stuff from it wen its maintained by initial owner.forgot his name.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

lemme say!!!
OK i respect you objection...
bur your language is hard according to xda rules
and the blog which your have entered is fill of warez(means fully packede with crack and stolen app n games
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464115 pls see this link
and use "***" in abusive language
THANKS(i willnot press it)

harigavara said:
but bro I think galaxyygaming.blog spot.com is gud blog.cos I tried many games n other stuff from it wen its maintained by initial owner.forgot his name.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
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It worked, I was a follower of that site actually, then one day the site gets hacked and unknown new authors pop up, posting useless stuff. I know the original owner was Sanved, I worshiped him for bringing awesome HD games, but he doesnt own the site anymore. The predecessors of Sanved moved to another site after this one got hacked, of course I wouldnt be mentioning what site it is since that would be giving you a link for warez
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lemme say!!!
OK i respect you objection...
bur your language is hard according to xda rules
and the blog which your have entered is fill of warez(means fully packede with crack and stolen app n games
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464115 pls see this link
and use "***" in abusive language
THANKS(i willnot press it)
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Well sorry for my language then (honestly its my first offense, and I did censor it the first time, so I was wondering why the mod shortened it to BS)
Secondary, the purpose of this is to tell people to AVOID these sites. They can sure as hell try them, but trust me, anything they download there wont work for galaxy y.

Ok first of all, galaxyyarchive has never posted a single non-compatible game.
And second, they do not share any pirated games, see the disclaimer page you idiot. Also the last 2 sites try to help unlike the rest of the blogs who keep posting pirated games with no single guide to help a newbie out.

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Language and even tho I kinda agree with the sites only having warez, I see, this thread going the wrong way.

Posting Etiquette

Hello guys this thread is to teach you how to make a proper post on xda I know that sounds easy but trust me it isn't as easy as it sounds many new users make mistakes that they may not even realize and sometimes even senior members make mistakes but anyway this will show you how to make proper posts and not piss off other users.
1. Never quote the OP
OP stands for original post or original poster in this case it is meant as original post. Please try to avoiding quoting the OP at all costs especially when the post is long nothing is more annoying than scrolling through a long OP to be greeted by the first comment with the OP quoted so now I have to scroll through again this usually results in me asking asking the guy to edit out the quote which almost never happens.
If u need to talk to the OP then simply reply to the thread people automatically assume your taking to the OP when no post is quoted.
In cases where u think people may be confused as to who your talking to if u just reply then simply place @OP in your post
If all the above had been exhausted and u feel it necessary to quote the OP because your post deals specially with something he/she said then u can do one of two things
If it's the OP's entire post you need to address then simply quote him/her and halfway through add *snip* to there post and delete the rest
If it's a particular part of the OP's post you need to address however then simply delete everything but that part. This now brings me to my next point
2.Use quotes
Quotes were added so people know what the hell is going on compare a xda thread to a string of comments on a Facebook page when a bunch of people are talking to each other it's absolute madness u see someone say @person x but u can't see person x 's comment you now have to go search to see if u can it's just confusion. Quoting solves this problem it allows users to know who your talking to what and what they said making it easier to understand. When people don't use quotes there is constant confusion people have to ask who your talking to and the whole is just a mess.
If you need to talk specifically to multiple users then simply a multi quote
There are however a couple situations where u can avoid quotes
If your taking to the OP
If your post is going to be directly under the person your talking to then u can avoid them but make sure to refresh the page and check that no one commented b4 u if so you'll have to edit in your post with a quote
If the past several comments have been focused around a central topic then no quote is necessary simply reply and if your post is similar to what's going on then people assume your commenting on that issue
3.Position your reply
This may sound a bit ridiculous but posts go under quotes not the other way around. Going around xda u often see members making posts on top of quotes if your an app user (like myself) while scrolling through u don't see the quote and your at a loss as to who the person is talking to until you scroll down but if your hasty u may just reply asking who he's talking to this just causes confusion so please
Do this
Originally posted by sum1well my phone is yada yada yada and blah blah now since that odin flash
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Well sum1 that's great to hear
Not this
Well sum1 that's great to hear
Originally posted by sum1well my phone is yada yada yada and blah blah now since that odin flash
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4.Read your post over!
Please I cannot stress this enough read your post over sometimes a little typo can change the entire meaning of your post simply things like I and u being next to each other or worst things if you use a keyboard like Swype where entire words are different I always take time to read over my guides no matter how long they are far less for short posts
5.Short but sweet
Keep your posts as short as possible while keeping in as many RELEVANT details as possible RELEVANCY is the important part people often make long posts containing a bunch of irrelevant details that only confuse and bore readers
I.e if your phone fell in water don't say how it fell etc we don't want nor need to know. In order to help you,you first need to help yourself by asking a proper question
6.Edit and clarify
Please after making a post ensure that are doing everything correctly I.e
You quoted the right person
Your posting in the correct place
Etc etc
Xda doesn't allow users to delete posts only moderators can do that do if you posted in the wrong place make sure and edit your post so that it fits the relevancy of the place u posted I've made this mistake many times I simply edit and no one knows what happened or I misread a post and respond I simply edit it out
7.Post in English!!!
Xda is a international forum we understand but imagine the confusion if everyone posted in whatever language they saw fit as such there is one language to be used on the forums and that is English if u don't know English (then I have no I idea how your reading this) then simply use Google translate to well translate your post you can place the original version to if u like but whatever u do don't post half in one language and half in another that is insanely confusing as the people who only know English don't understand and the people who only know the other language don't either only people who know the both do
Well that's what I got so far I'll add as I see more mistakes if u have any pet peeves or see something I omitted then do tell and I'll add
If your new u might wanna check out my other threads
Theming your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118099
Apps and games
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2009859
Speed up your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065647
If your having error failed to mount data
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122370
Ubuntu phone OS info thoughts etc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082789
Make phone unlocking your phone legal (US)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115658
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Nice thread a mist wanted thread for newbies this must be sticky
NOTHING TO SEE HERE

that surely required a lot of hard work...
nd i agree with technossvie...
it must be stickied ..
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

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that surely required a lot of hard work...
nd i agree with technosavie...
it must be stickied ..
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**
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Ftfy
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bt.!!! wh.?
what the hell did u fixed there.?? :sly:
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

menewtoroot said:
bt.!!! wh.?
what the hell did u fixed there.?? :sly:
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**
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Fixed my name
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technosavie said:
Fixed my name
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:sly::what::sly::what::screwy:
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

@OP Hi. Not discouraging you but just had this doubt..how many of the newbies will read this post and correct themselves. most of them wouldn't bother following this practice..

adityaavhad said:
@OP Hi. Not discouraging you but just had this doubt..how many of the newbies will read this post and correct themselves. most of them wouldn't bother following this practice..
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atleast then we can give them this link nd tell them to rea this link nd then post...
maybe on requesting the mod..
it can be stickied too..
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

nice thread bro...its cool
keep up the good work :thumbup:
advice:-add some more thungs like decompile/recmple apks
links to scripts like v6 and all

Re: [REQ]ODiN Flasher for Single package....
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[lazy rom][deleted]

Delete thread please!

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Not going to share anything anymore with anybody here, I not like lazy persons which making me crazy, not going to give anything anymore to lazy persons here. Sorry to all who like my work! Bye.

How about people which are not lazy? Sad that nobody will see your hard work. RIP

keep calm my friend. you can answer and share your work, OR NOT. everybody is free to ask and post his problems. they are a lot of people who apreciate your work, but your attitude is not right. sorry..

munjeni said:
Not going to share anything anymore with anybody here, I not like lazy persons which making me crazy, not going to give anything anymore to lazy persons here. Sorry to all who like my work! Bye.
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There a lot of members incl. me who would like to see your work once again, but this is just wrong. Why harm the entire Community by doing this instead of just ignoring those members who bothers you?
I know exactly what you mean by lazy persons, there are just too many people who does not search or try to do something about their issues with their device themselves and just wants to be spoonfeed by others.
But please, bring back your work to the Z1 Compact section, if you don't want to then that's your choice.

Thank for all your work for Xperia Z1 compact
I like your amazing custom rom
I respect your decision but it's too bad
Sent from my D5503 using XDA Free mobile app

We need you!! I hope you Will back soon... Thanks MUNJENI
Enviado desde mi D5503 usando Tapatalk 2

syrex said:
keep calm my friend. you can answer and share your work, OR NOT. everybody is free to ask and post his problems. they are a lot of people who apreciate your work, but your attitude is not right. sorry..
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I agree, if you're so easily offended by people who aren't even aggressive but just a but dull, you shouldn't make a public release. All others have to deal with this as well, deleting a thread just because somebody posted something that might be considered a "negative comment" because he made a mistake is ridiculous. That doesn't reflect on the dev but that person alone, most people reading here are intelligent enough to recognize that.
Also, if people are making the same mistakes over and over, your documentation is probably lacking, and documentation is part of any release. And if people are supposed to test a release, they need to know how to use it. Plus it would be wiser to listen and consider the possibility that there's an actual bug instead of always saying "nah, you did something wrong".
Sorry to say that because I really appreciate his work and porting the Privacy Guard was a great unique feature, but at times munjeni was just rude for no reason. And this final move is an insult against everybody.

einfachgaer said:
How about people which are not lazy? Sad that nobody will see your hard work. RIP
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I am so sorry to these peoples! Next time anybody must be active instead of being silent and lazy for helping each other! My whole thread got 3 pages of negative reports but nobody chosed his 5 minute to try to help there, thats one of the reasons why I had decision to stop all my work. Hope moderators finaly close our thread?! Thanks!

munjeni said:
I am so sorry to these peoples! Next time anybody must be active instead of being silent and lazy for helping each other! My whole thread got 3 pages of negative reports but nobody chosed his 5 minute to try to help there, thats one of the reasons why I had decision to stop all my work. Hope moderators finaly close our thread?! Thanks!
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I understand you, but you know right that you can Close the thread yourself? There should be a button for it in the "edit" option on the main post.

devstaff said:
I understand you, but you know right that you can Close the thread yourself? There should be a button for it in the "edit" option on the main post.
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I know that but @KennyG123 told me that I need to contact moderators for thread close! I will contact administrator and ask him about my rights for my own threads since if these thing which @KennyG123 told me is true than I can not see reason why "we" r.c. or r.d. have these option available under thread menu, thats realy funny if we have no right for closing own treads or asking moderators for own thread deletion. I reported this post allready but thread is still opened.

munjeni said:
I know that but @KennyG123 told me that I need to contact moderators for thread close! I will contact administrator and ask him about my rights for my own threads since if these thing which @KennyG123 told me is true than I can not see reason why "we" r.c. or r.d. have these option available under thread menu, thats realy funny if we have no right for closing own treads or asking moderators for own thread deletion. I reported this post allready but thread is still opened.
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Sorry, I didn't see the report for this one. And I apologize but RDs can close their own threads for any reason, RCs cannot. I apologize that the green of your username resulted in me only showing you the RC rules. Again apologies for not seeing that this morning.
Thread Closed at OP's request