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This is meant to be a reminder to all of you. I ask that you pop in the Q&A section as often as possible to help answer questions by members. If we all do that, a significant % of the questions will be answered sufficiently.
Thank you
I hate to be snide, but uh, that section is useless for whats in it. Really. Its like the "General G1 forum", posts get lost in there. There are a LOT of topics in there that should NOT be in there for general, and they dont get answers (not as many) because they are in a random place. Like these for instance:
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Those are on the first and second page, and they do not belong in there. They have little to no posts because they are "lost". They need to be posting in the forum dedicated to the phone they are having questions/problems with, not in a 'general' section.
Now dont take this as attacking you, no you didnt make the forum. But, for people that [if there are any] control the design, they should not have made that section, or it needs to be moderated better because those topics should not be there.
I went in there to 'help out' as per request, but I couldnt because 80% of the topics are like I mentioned above, ones about specific phones to which I cannot help with.
Not to you, but out loud: Organization is a little dissorganized around here.
My 2 cents.
I've been moderating the Q&A section for a few months now, and no one has ever told me he can't find anything. I answer about 50-70 questions there per week. there are many other people like timmymarsh, joel2009, rudegar, orb3000, deedee, denco7... and more.. who help out on a regular basis. a large % of the questions are answered. I encourage people to post questions regarding specific devices in the dedicated forum, but i'd rather have the Q&A section flooded than all device specific forums.
Most questions are more windows mobile/shell related rather than device related..\
You will also notice, that most questions regarding specific devices are related to non-HTC devices, which we don't support anyways.. so these are just a "if you get your answer.. great" threads.
just help out with what you can and it will be highly appreciated.
The whole point of the Q&A forum (IMO, team can correct me if I am wrong) is somewhere for people to ask questions that are short and simple (after searching of course). You ask, someone answers, people move on. It is organised in it's own way and leaves the device forums free for everyone else
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The whole point of the Q&A forum (IMO, team can correct me if I am wrong) is somewhere for people to ask questions that are short and simple (after searching of course). You ask, someone answers, people move on. It is organised in it's own way and leaves the device forums free for everyone else
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yup. this is exactly it.
thanks for clarifying, Dave
there is also a GUIDES thread over there which i implored people to donate to (donate=writing additional guides) but until now i got got like 1-2 guides from other members.. and the rest were written by myself.
Im sure you guys hate me because I keep going at it, though I just feel either I need to end up seeing your point(s) or you see my point. And I apologize for that. Back to what I was saying:
The whole point of the Q&A forum (IMO, team can correct me if I am wrong) is somewhere for people to ask questions that are short and simple (after searching of course). You ask, someone answers, people move on. It is organised in it's own way and leaves the device forums free for everyone else
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Though I understand what your saying Dave, I honestly still do not see the point of that forum...atleast with the random posts like I meantioned earlier. Thats how posts get lost.
This topic was created, why? Because supposedly not enough topics are getting attended to. Why is that?
A. The forum is in a random spot to begin with (I actually didnt even know it was there until this topic)
B. On every page there are quite a few "specific" type questions that unless those with the "specific" knowledge look, could only answer. (and it would seem there arent enough of them...)
Also I know if I had a bricked phone (which there are some topics in there like that), I wouldnt want non-experts to tell me how to fix my specific problem. It could make it worse. Allowing 'bricked' topics in a 'general' forum to me is like allowing a chevy owner asking how to swap an engine in a honda forum. Do you think thats smart? Thats asking for more problems. The noobs dont know its a bad idea, but allowing it says its ok.
Rename the forum to "Random Q/A for All Phones", that would make more sense.
Sorry if I seem like im nagging here. I dont intend to. I just feel a dis-oreiented forum is unneeded. Keep the specific questions for the specific forums, thats why they are there (not to keep them free ).
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As for the guides:
The windows mobile sticky just seems to not fit again. The rest (including the one by you nir (very good btw), all fit. What should be done is this: Make a new category called Phone Operating Systems, and put Windows Mobile in there, then put that random sticky in there. That seems to be what is missing, is an operating category. WM/CE, Android, Symbian, Blackberry OS, Nokia OS, and (probably not necessary at all but is one) iPhone OS [yuk].
That would make things a bit more organized as well.
I laugh, you guys always say search. Why is that? Because things are hard to find sometimes because people dont search. Never 'rely' on people to search, its the worst staff can do. I know this. You have to make it the EASIEST to navigate as possible, because people are lazy to search. Oranizing=less clutter=less work for you guys. All works out for the best.
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This topic was created, why? Because supposedly not enough topics are getting attended to. Why is that?
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It's not because there was a massive amount of unanswered questions... (We're not a support desk, we don't have targets ). It's because there was not a place for new users, with less knowledge than most, to post quick questions. People on the site needed general device question and answers (not device specific). These were mostly asked in the D&H forum which became very cluttered with random questions, flame replies. D&H is too popular to support quick questions, so Q&A was a way to tidy it. You're quite right when you say you would not want someone helping you unbrick your device who doesn't know it, and I wouldn't expect someone to post in Q&A if they did (I maintain the Kaiser Unbricking thread BTW ). The Forum caption on the Index says: "This forum is for all questions, big or small, you might have. Please read the rules in this forum before asking.". The Q&A rules are here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=441333
I think it is good for the lesser experienced users to ask questions about apps / settings, and in time, searching Q&A will yield some good answers to questions.
Hope this clears things up a bit
Dave
EDIT: Off to bed it's 1am, I'll try and answer anything else tomorrow
i agree
i can see the point of the forum, it helps us to help them it directs the quesiotns away from other forums that are not for questions
and its beeen running for a fair while and ive helped (ill forgive you for forgetting me nir) and people appreciate the help they get
and as for having non experts fix bricked devices
if youve bricked it then youve been doing something you shouldnt have been doing (from a legal stance) so giving it to the experts would be foolish as i know for a fact the can charge extra for doing flashes
FYI ive read and asked questions and ive never bricked a device once EVER
im not saying i never will, but if i do ill blame myslef as ill have not followed directions
You're right. i apologize for forgetting. there are probably a few others whom i've forgotten as well.
i was only kidding ive not been there as much as i used to lately then i decided to learn how to cook
I use the XDA app on my Incredible way more than I actually come online these days, which recently imposed a problem for me.
I never knew this Incredible Q&A sub-forum existed. I ended up getting flamed in the Incredible General sub-forum for posting all of my questions in there. When I click HTC Droid Incredible in the Forums (XDA app) all that comes up is General, Development, Accessories, and Themes and Apps.
Is this Q&A sub-forum new?
What is actually supposed to be posted in the General topics forum? Looks like all random questions to me, that's why I've always posted mine there.
Sorry, I know this isn't actually about the Incredible itself and please don't flame if this doesn't belong in this sub-forum. I'm just trying to keep the peace with the rest of the contributors in here. Thanks
The Q&A sub-forum is a new feature as of the last 24-hours as I did not see it yesterday when checking or any time before that. Some people flame because they see the same questions being asked a lot. That is not a valid reason to flame someone, but if you are running into an issue or have a question about something, it's likely someone else has as well =p.
A stick quote from a mod at the top of this thread, describing the difference between it and "General" would be helpful, but I am going to guess that the Q&A is for exactly that and General would almost be where you go when you have something to say about the phone that doesn't fit any place else (i.e., if Verizon announced a release date for an OTA, that should probably go under "General"). I hope I was able to help.
P.S. - Also if you feel you are being unfairly flamed in any way, don't be hesitate to flag the flamer's post so the mods can take a look at it. Not something to be abused, however if mods notice a pattern of a specific user making a lot of heated comments, they are more likely to be temp-banned sooner than if not flagged.
I was just curious if there was a way to change the screen resolution to a higher setting, for example, 540 x 960 like the DROID Bionic that was just announced.
This is easily done on PC's, obviously, I was just curious if it was possible on the Epic as well.
The screen has a certain number of pixels. That is what the resolution is set at.
Likewise, with PC monitors, the screens have a certain number of pixels (native resolution) and should pretty much always be run at this resolution.
There is no way to increase the number of pixels.
The current resolution is native to our screens (display) The hardware will need to support such resolution in order for it to be available and used. The Bionic may have a tighter DPI allowing for the increase.
Oh, ok. Thanks guys. Was just curious if this was possible.
look into LCD density which makes it appear to have higher resoltion Found Here
as a side note there is a general forum AND a sticky that says "ask questions here" if you type [q] in your subject chances are this is a question and belongs in one of the two above places and NOT the developers forum where only DEV porojects and downloads should reside. EVERYONE MAKE A MENTAL NOTE OF THIS it's getting so tiresome watching people believe that they can post whatever they want where ever they want because they didnt feel like reading or are some how special.
Please post questions in General section.
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as a side note there is a general forum AND a sticky that says "ask questions here" if you type [q] in your subject chances are this is a question and belongs in one of the two above places and NOT the developers forum where only DEV porojects and downloads should reside. EVERYONE MAKE A MENTAL NOTE OF THIS it's getting so tiresome watching people believe that they can post whatever they want where ever they want because they didnt feel like reading or are some how special.
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No need to be an ass man. Honestly, I thought I was in the general forum. Definitely didn't intend to post it in the dev forum. My bad for the slip up.
Chill though.
Not to hijack the thread, but whats up with the hostilaty? I think the only people who feel they are special are the ones who get uptight about where stuff is posted.
Sure they're forums for different things, but I don't believe any lives were lost because someone new to the forums posted in the wrong forum. A lot of times I will be reading a thread, someone will link to something else, and then when I reply to the linked thread is where the problem occurs.
Your thought of conspiracy with people deliberatly posting in your developers forum are misguided I believe. But hey what do I know...
I've lurked here for a long time, if someone on their high horse feels the need to ban me because I've posted in the wrong forum, or spoken out of turn, or god forbid ask about Froyo then so be it, I'll go back to lurking.
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as a side note there is a general forum AND a sticky that says "ask questions here" if you type [q] in your subject chances are this is a question and belongs in one of the two above places and NOT the developers forum where only DEV porojects and downloads should reside. EVERYONE MAKE A MENTAL NOTE OF THIS it's getting so tiresome watching people believe that they can post whatever they want where ever they want because they didnt feel like reading or are some how special.
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Says the man without a single recent answer given in q&a. Like one to my question of why do some flashes to dk28 require a modem (like yours) and other ones, especially whosdamans, don't; and what the hell the modem is why is it relevant.
Exactly why the q&as don't get used.
EDIT: my apologies artemis its not personal. The cyclicity of the q&a argument is frustrating. And it does grow tiresome, especially because all parties are at fault.
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You do not need the app for lcd destiny just fyi. Edit the build.prop and change the number under lcd destiny lower for more screen space.
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You do not need the app for lcd destiny just fyi. Edit the build.prop and change the number under lcd destiny lower for more screen space.
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First time ive EVER touched build.prop so id like to know if a change this small is risky or safe..also any idea what number i should use? its at stock 240...
Im just wondering if anybody has come across a digitizer/lcd replacement for the epic touch? My screen is broken except for the bottom capactive buttons and I cant use insurance. I cant seem to find the parts anywhere though , compared to other phones. Any help? Anybody come across them?
The parts will run you around 150$, so it might be worth it to just pay the TEP.
Stickies clearly state not to post Q&A in General:
Questions do NOT belong in General! Post in Q&A Instead
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Stickies clearly state not to post Q&A in General:
Questions do NOT belong in General! Post in Q&A Instead
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This occured to me but I figured since its not about actual workings of the phone it might be ok in general. My aplogies . Yea I'm not sure I can use tep because the screen is cracked and it looks like my fault , I've also used tep too many times before. And on top of it all Its rooted with the little yellow triangle.....I'm willing to pay the $150 but I can't find the parts anywhere on the internet , nor does my local repair shop have any for the gs2.
I just got the S4, my first Android phone. (Previously I had the HTC T-Mobile HD2 for years, running WM 6.5.
One thing I miss in the S4 music player is Cover Flow. I have an Ipod Touch 4th generation, and of course that has Cover Flow. But so does my old phone the HD2, with some kind of Cover Flow clone by HTC.
Of course when listening to music it's the music that is important, not album covers. With the HD2 and Itouch probably most of the time I was in portrait mode when choosing music, by album name. artist, etc., not via Cover Flow.
However, occasionally I did like to put the phone in landscape mode, and choose an album by Cover Flow. It is kind of like looking at a stack of CDs at home, and deciding what to play. They aren't necessarily in an order by artist or genre, but one just flips through the albums and decides. It can be fun, and looks cool.
Any way I can get Cover Flow on the S4?
Thanks.
I think on google player it did if u turned phone sideways. But not that I think about it, I think that was on older version of app :/
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Thanks, Kenny. So any kind of questions have to go in this forum. I would guess that a majority of threads probably involve a question of some type?
The only problem is, in the other forum this thread received one response at least, before yours. Afterwards, in this forum, zero.
Well, anyone in this forum have any input into the question of Cover Flow on the S4?
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Thanks, Kenny. So any kind of questions have to go in this forum. I would guess that a majority of threads probably involve a question of some type?
The only problem is, in the other forum this thread received one response at least, before yours. Afterwards, in this forum, zero.
Well, anyone in this forum have any input into the question of Cover Flow on the S4?
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Yes, General section is for announcements like "update scheduled for next week" and polls and rhetorical questions but all requests for help or questions go in Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section.