I'm writing this guide to the XDA app because there are a few guides already but they only cover use of the desktop site.
This is for all of you who use the app instead, but may not know how to do certain things.
I will keep this as simple as possible so it's easy for anyone to follow what's being said.
If anyone has a suggestion as to what I should add, or if I should remove or include anything, please let me know by either posting in here of sending me a PM.
To start with, for those who haven't got the xda application, the free version can be found here. But I'd suggest buying XDA Premium because it's ad-free, has a few features which the free version doesn't and it's donating money to this wonderful site
Right, now you've got the app it's time to show you around.
Across the top of the app you will see different tabs for you to choose from.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I'll tell you what each of these tabs contains and what you can do.
Latest
As you can see above, you can click on either Unread, All and Participated.
*Unread - This allows you to view the last 1000 threads from across the site except for those where you're the latest person to comment.
*All - This is similar to Unread but shows the 1000 latest threads, whether you've been the last to post or not.
*Participated - This allows you to view all of the threads that you've posted in.
Forums
This is where you'll find all of the different forums across XDA. This includes a ton of device specific forums, a general discussion forum, and forums dedicated to the development and hacking of different OS's.
Favorites
As you can see, we have 2 options here.
*Forums - You can subscribe to a whole forum here, just as I have for my devices. This is a good idea if you're helping out in your devices forum quite often.
*Topics - At some point on xda, you'll probably find yourself subscribing to a thread so you can easily keep up with it. This is where all subscribed threads are placed.
I'll explain how to subscribe to a thread/forum later on.
PM
If you want to check your PMs or which PMs you've sent, you need look no further.
You'll easily be able to notice if you have received a new PM because the top message to show will be highlighted (see pic above)
More
This tab gives you the following options :
*Profile - View your own profile to see how many posts/thanks you've had and your general information.
*Who's Online - Simply shows you every user who is currently on.
*Search - Searching is one of the biggest things for you to do if you want to find out information. To make searching easier, only search for keywords rather than the whole question.
*News - This is great for viewing stories on the Portal, without being on the Portal. It shows the most recent portal posts, just as the desktop site does.
*Settings - You can change theme, font size, in-app signature(I'll explain this later), preferences etc.
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--*Display Style - This gives you a choice of a few styles and themes for the app.
--*Font Size - Here you can change the font size from small to very large.
--*Default View - You can choose what you want to load up right away when you open the app. Choose from Latest, Forums, Favorites or PM.
--*Notification - Here you can choose which push notifications come through to your device, how often to check for notifications as well as select a ringtone for when they come through.
--*Prefix Display - You can change the options to either No Prefix, Only in Topic View, Only in Thread View or Both Topic and Thread.
--*Use 24-hour format - Tick the box to have 24 hour time displayed or un-tick the box to display AM/PM.
--*Posts per Page - Change how many posts you wish to view on a single page. Choices range from 10 to 50.
--*Loading Behaviour - You can change how it loads up a thread. It will either Show Oldest Post, Jump to First Unread post or you can Jump to the Newest Post.
--*Tapatalk Signature - You can choose to have no in-app signature, Sent from [enter device name] using xda, Sent from [enter device name] or you can set your own.
--*Customize - Customize your in-app signature to whatever you'd like (as long as it's in accordance with the Forum Rules).
*NOTE* Your in-app signature is different to your site-wide signature and will also show as being part of your post. So please be sure to separate your post from this signature
--*Enable BBCode - Tick to enable BBCode. If you're not sure what BBCode is, or want a full list then click here.
--*Enable Smilies - Tick/un-tick to enable/disable the use of smilies.
--*Show Avatar - Tick to show people's avatars. Un-tick so no-one's avatar is shown.
--*Display English - Choose whether to display all writing in English or not. The default language will be whichever language your device is set to.
--*Save files to - Choose where to save all files which you download using the app.
--*Search History - You can clear the history of all searches you've made whilst using the app.
*Logout - Lets you logout of xda but can still view the forums.
*Exit - Exits you from the app right away.
Stickies - If you wish to view the stickied threads of whichever forum you're in (and I suggest you do), then you need to click the Stickies tab inside a sub-forum. (See pic below)
There you will see the threads which have been placed there because they contain important and useful information which will help you out.
Creating A Thread - Before I explain how to create a thread, please follow my suggestion to read the stickied threads first. Also, please read this great guide by saywhatt - [HOW TO] make a good THREAD, POST, QUESTION and POLL and that will explain exactly what to add to your threads to make it the best it can be!
Now it's time for you to learn how to create a thread for yourself
Once you know for sure you're in the correct forum, you're ready to start.
*When you're in the list of threads in that forum, what you need to do is to press the menu button on your device. Doing so will bring up the following options -
*Simply click on the New Topic option and you'll then be brought to the following screen :-
*In the Subject box is where you need to put the title of your thread. Please be sure to follow the guide mentioned above so you can make the most suitable title possible.
*In the box below the Subject box is where you type your post. This will be the first post of your thread so, following the advice is the guide previously mentioned, make sure to include all relevant information, any questions which you need to add and explain it all as well as you can and make sure it can be understood by other people.
*Once you've made sure your thread is ready to be posted, click Submit and you'll be taken back to the list of threads and you'll see the new thread at the top of the list.
Thanks Button - The thanks button is there so we can click that, rather than posting "Thanks" whenever someone helps us out.
To locate the Thanks button, click on a comment and the following menu will show up :-
Simply click on the Thanks button and voila!
The screenshot above had some other useful stuff in aswell.
*Reply - Click this to simply post in the thread.
*Quote - If you want to reply to a specific post, click Quote and it will show their message on with your own. The other person then knows exactly who you're speaking to.
*Multi - The same as Quote but can be used if you want to reply to numerous people in a single post.
*Share - This is so you can share the post/thread to your favorite social network sites, through a text message or even share it across Bluetooth.
*More - This option has a few more options to give you. By clicking More, you can send the user a message or view their profile, you can copy the info of the whole post or just a link to that post and you can also open the post in your web browser.
Sending a PM - At some point on this site you may feel the need to send someone a PM but don't know how to.
Follow these steps and you'll be sending messages in no time.
The first way of doing this is to go to the PM tab, start a new PM and type in the persons username (as shown below)
If you want to send the same PM to multiple users, then after each username but a ";".
Another method is to click on the users display picture and it'll take you to their profile.
Then click on -
Reporting - Unfortunately, we can no longer report a users posts via the app. What we must do instead, is click on the users comment, click on More and then click on Open In Web Browser. From there, follow the guide Getting A Moderators Help.
Posting pictures - If at any point you wish to upload a photo into a thread, click on the camera icon when you're in the comment box and you'll get an option to upload from either Gallery or take a pic straight from your Camera.
As you can see from the pic above, you'll then get the options 'Tapatalk Hosted' which means you can actually have the picture mixed in with your writing (how I have in this thread). Or if you choose 'This Forum' it will pin the picture to the bottom of your post as an attachment.
Using an Image Host - Sometimes while trying to upload a picture on XDA, you will discover that the picture you've just uploaded (using the method above) shows up as an error and will just keep loading. This will be because there's an error in the system somewhere.
Instead of it putting you off uploading a picture, you can always use an Image Host app such as Imgur. What this app allows you to do is to upload the picture to that app and then Imgur will be able to host the file instead. It can then be displayed on xda by using certain BBCode.
Subscribing to Forums & Topics - If you're constantly looking through a specific forum or you're in a particular topic quite a lot of the time, you'll probably want to subscribe to the forum/topic so you've got easier access to view it.
This will explain how to do just that.
Let's say, for example, that you'd like to subscribe to the entire 'About xda-developers.com' forum. All you have to do is navigate to that forum and simply long press on the forum itself.
You'll then see the following pop-up.
As you can see, you're presented with 3 options.
*You can Create a Shortcut so you can have instant access to the forum directly from your homescreen.
*You can Mark the Forum as Read, so it will be as if you have read every single topic in that forum.
*And you can Subscribe to the forum. If you choose this option you are brought to the following screen where you can choose how often you'd like to be notified of changes via email.
Subscribing to a certain topic is exactly the same.
Simply long press on a topic to be given the option to Subscribe or Share.
To unsubscribe from a topic or forum, simply long press again and you'll get a pop-up with the options to Unsubscribe and Change Notification Type aswell as the previous options to Mark as Read and Create Shortcut.
Thread Changelog
Thread Changelog :
September 17th 2012 - This thread was created.
September 19th 2012 - Fixed a dead picture link.
Added 'Settings' section to the guide.
Added 'Subscribing to Forums & Topics'.
Added a Thread Changelog.
September 20th 2012 - Added 'Creating A Thread'
October 6th 2012 - Added 'Using an Image Host'
Thanks for this nice "HowTo" thread.
Maybe you could add the settings of xda app.
P.S.: Good luck for applying RC title.
Cheers pal. I'll add them in later on. I forgot about subscribing to threads as well
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
Why are you advertising paid apps
This goes into the paid apps section
Oh yeah don't use tapatalk
This happens :
Sent from the My Little Pony Official App
Lol I'm kidding
And don't for get to mention xda premium hd
This doesn't go in the Paid Apps section because it's a guide for the XDA app. So this is the best section for it.
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
Nice guide! Wish this was there when I joined XDA because I only use the app.
sent from my captivate glide running ICS (NardROM 0.4 Rooted)
You should mention that there is a limit on the amount of pics you can post with the app,I think it's the same as tapatalk. 30 hosted pics unless you pay the premium for unlimited pics and I don't think you can post pics from the free app
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jugg1es said:
You should mention that there is a limit on the amount of pics you can post with the app,I think it's the same as tapatalk. 30 hosted pics unless you pay the premium for unlimited pics and I don't think you can post pics from the free app
sent from the thing I stab with my finger when I get two minutes
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I've never known about a pic limit on the free version.
Can anybody else confirm this?
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
Can this app be set to sync across devices? Example my favorite's don't show up the same on each device.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
KidCarter93 said:
I've never known about a pic limit on the free version.
Can anybody else confirm this?
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
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I've not been able to post any pics with the free version, don't know if it is a bug
stopped from the thing I stab with my finger when I get two minutes
krlpoco said:
Can this app be set to sync across devices? Example my favorite's don't show up the same on each device.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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If you subscribe to threads/forums on the desktop version, then they'll show up across any of your devices. They won't automatically sync just by favoriting them on the app though.
jugg1es said:
I've not been able to post any pics with the free version, don't know if it is a bug
stopped from the thing I stab with my finger when I get two minutes
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I was just able to upload a pic from the free version.
I just had to make sure to upload to forum instead, so it just puts it as an attachment.
It's a problem on Tapatalk's side that stops a normal upload working.
P.S. I've added some things into the guide and added a thread changelog to post #3 so you can all easily see what I've changed and when
Remember to let me know if I've missed anything out.
The more you help me, the more I can help you.
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
krlpoco said:
Can this app be set to sync across devices? Example my favorite's don't show up the same on each device.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Hopefully this is something that can be added in vbulletin or tapatalk soon.
itsalexaye90 said:
Hopefully this is something that can be added in vbulletin or tapatalk soon.
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If you make the suggestion in the (requests)From Users to Mods and Admins thread, they'll be able to let you know more about it.
I'm a product of the system I was born to destroy!
Updated the OP
See the Changelog in Post #3
Little tip re pics. If its a new post, you can upload it, if you try to upload when editing, it won't work.
Thanks. This seems very useful.
thanks for the write up & everyone please donate!
Related
As you might know, the last couple of months, a lot of changes have taken place to the XDA Portal (also known as the "Front Page"). We have re-vamped the Portal with a new, modern look. We added the vote-to-front page system, the star system, a steady stream of news, plus a lot more. We have been brainstorming on how to improve the Portal to make it even better for XDA users. And while we came up with some nice ideas -- which will be added soon -- we figured it would be great to have your opinion about the Portal!
As the end-user, you can probably tell us exactly what you like, and what you dislike about the Portal. Maybe you get annoyed at certain articles, or certain technical weaknesses of the site.
Or maybe you have ideas on how to improve the content to make the Portal more interesting for you. No matter what, every comment is really appreciated! And please be creative!
We'll consolidate your ideas and have a discussion with our developer and the News Writer team on what is possible and what makes sense to make the Portal more valuable.
- News Writers Team
orb3000 said:
This Thread is Specially to talk about Front Page/Portal
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List of Ideas
This is a list of all ideas and suggestions, including credits to members. It could be possible that we misunderstood something - don't hesitate to post corrections here or PM me. We will keep this post updated as discussion continues.
Updated August 3d, 2010
'Blog-Style' Portal: Not only news from XDA, but also from the Android/WM World (keridel, hubie)
Colours are a bit dull (Alex530) (some other members disagree)
More posts (20) per Page (corn13read)
Pagination Buttons bigger (corn13read)
Option to Bookmark/Flag Certain Posts for Later Review (corn13read, JVH3)
A more general forum/portal/wiki design (ThaDeanesta)
An Excerpt of the Latest Articles in One Banner (orb3000)
Dropdown Menu with all phones, leads to phone-specific news, ROMs and other software (hansmrtn)
A system where developers can add a page for his/her project, and keep members updated with the latest progression (N!njaDuck) [more ideas about this here, by dor_neue]
Filter RSS to specific OS (gilamran)
An enhanced mobile version of the Portal -- after all, it's a website centered around smartphones (creesch, timmywa)
Rating and Review system per Phone model (hubie)
Phone comparison (hubie)
Latest comments/most commented/most popular articles (hubie)
Directly link without going into the article (Systrs)
A Web 2.0/Flash Top News view (Dany0)
Central Software Database: All software uploaded on the site gathered in a searchable database.(flyboyovyick)
Online communication system that allows to ask questions to people that have general knowledge of WM/Android so newbies will get their answers solved quickly.
There have been some suggestions for the forums also; however we would like to keep the forums out of discussion.
Okey man!
I'm a bit new to the site as you can see but i've managed to notice some "not so beautiful" things in the site; and since I liked it a lot I’ll list some:
1-The threads should be far far more categorized and managed in a professional way; so i suggest creating sub-folders and even sub-sub-folders etc... if necessary in each folder;
for example "HD2 general discussion" is a very vague folder; you can find in there questions/problems/suggestions/ anything about anything (the screen, the messaging, the call quality, software, etc… thousands of types of posts); so why not create sub folders for each primary kind of post such “messaging”, “power and battery”, “calling”, “applications” or even “messaging problems”, “applications not running” etc… I guess you got my point.
In this matter you will get things more clear. You will lose nothing, in the other hand you will gain a lot!
2-There should be some kind of detailed gallery or library for applications; themes; games…(I don’t know if there is ); for example I wanted to install android on the HD2 but I’m very confused; till now I don’t know which version is the last version or which one is the best one; things are a bit messed up and unordered and I don’t want to kill my phone!
3-Maybe some kind of live chat would be gr8! (I know that there’s private messaging but it’s not so practical) Imagine open public channels and other channels discussing a certain matter for example. It would be so nice because ideas will be transferred much faster!
If i remembered anything else, i'll tell you! Cheers!
Welcome to forums
ElCondor is referring to the XDA Portal and not to the forums section
Some points regarding your suggestions:
1: Threads are created exactly as you mention, all you have to do is to look into proper section and all sub forums will appear
2: Once you get used to the forum you´ll see how easy is to identify newest as every developer always includes info regarding supported devices, resolution, latest version of any app/theme/skin, etc. As long as you fully read and follow instructions you won´t mess up your device
3: There is in fact an IRC XDA Channel, again, all you have to do is read and search!
Read, Search, Respect and Enjoy!
ok so more on topic what about a blog style portal as well?
for example i follow you guys on twitter but dont ever get any news about things happening in the world of android or winmo unless it already has appeared on a thread.
lets make xda the one stop shop for all things android and winmo!
the colors are a bit dull imo
Alex530 said:
the colors are a bit dull imo
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Never mind......
More posts
I want to be able to see more posts say 20 / page.
Also make the pagination buttons bigger.
Also a bookmark post would be a great thing to have.
I would like to see the portal better integrated into the Forum... Keep the forum header, and making "tabs" which wou would click the portal tab, and it takes you to the portal, (with the forum header, and the tab darkened) and the same goes for the new wiki..
Some nice ideas already! Keep them coming guys
keridel said:
ok so more on topic what about a blog style portal as well?
for example i follow you guys on twitter but dont ever get any news about things happening in the world of android or winmo unless it already has appeared on a thread.
lets make xda the one stop shop for all things android and winmo!
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Totally agreed. I would like to see more general news about smartphone world (with android and winmo), and not only about the develops of the forums. This would generate more feedback from readers, since they virtually don't comment on the portal posts.
I would like to see a kind of rotative news on the forums, a speacial banner like where the latest posts were circulating all the time, hope my explanation is good
I think we should have a dropdown menu with all the phones, and you select yours and it gives you specific news, roms, and suggestions for that selected phone
Software tracker
I find that it is somewhat difficult to follow the status of all of the development projects that I am interested in efficiently.
I am not sure how you would do this, but it would be great to have a registry for each develpment project where the author could note updates (versions) so that people could get a dashboard style view of what they are interested in tracking.
PM me if you need more explaination.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Hide/Show forums
I would like to be able to hide forums on the site and in the android app. If there is already a way, i apologize, I didn't see it when i tried the app and on the site i haven't looked to see if it can be done.
I like the concept of reputation tha PPCGeeks has.
I like the thank feature that PPCGeeks has, but I think it would also be nice to be able to visibly thank a post, so you could thank it where your user_id could be seen, or you could thank it anonoumously.
That way we don't see a ton of posts thanking a piece and you can really see if what you posted was useful.
It would show as this post has been thanked 49 times, and you could expand it to show those that visibly thanked it.
Recieving Thanks from a person with a high reputation is more meaningful to the poster than the 1 post wonder.
I would also like a disapprove button. Same thing anonomous and visible. I think there are alot of people that post that do not realize how many are truly disapproving of their post. (posting before: searching, reading the first posts of thread, reading the recent posts of a thread, etc)
Having thanks and disapprove would get rid of alot of the flame wars and keep the posts more amount actual information and questions.
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When viewing all attachments to a thread, to have a link to the post where it is attached, along with the user_id and reputation of poster visible.
Alex530 said:
the colors are a bit dull imo
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these colors are just fine...most of us spend hours on the site... so simple and plain is always better with clear text....soothing to the eye....
Portal (front page)
Again, guys!
OP is referring to the front Page (portal) not to the forums
JVH3 said:
I like the concept of reputation tha PPCGeeks has.
I like the thank feature that PPCGeeks has, but I think it would also be nice to be able to visibly thank a post, so you could thank it where your user_id could be seen, or you could thank it anonoumously.
That way we don't see a ton of posts thanking a piece and you can really see if what you posted was useful.
It would show as this post has been thanked 49 times, and you could expand it to show those that visibly thanked it.
Recieving Thanks from a person with a high reputation is more meaningful to the poster than the 1 post wonder.
I would also like a disapprove button. Same thing anonomous and visible. I think there are alot of people that post that do not realize how many are truly disapproving of their post. (posting before: searching, reading the first posts of thread, reading the recent posts of a thread, etc)
Having thanks and disapprove would get rid of alot of the flame wars and keep the posts more amount actual information and questions.
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1. the new design is much preferred
2. use less real estate in the header section (esp. twitter, fb, rules & rss buttons not in 2x2 grid but integrated into header)
3. improved mobile view
orb3000 said:
Again, guys!
OP is referring to the front Page (portal) not to the forums
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Sorry.
Portal section has improved greatly. Before, I used to just skip it and go straight to the forums.
Now there are actually interesting articles with links to threads that otherwise could potentially not be seen.
I think a feature to flag a portal article for later review, so you could see summary of articles that you have personally flagged, so you can go back to it later.
The articles have been coming so fast that I may remember seeing something cool on a Monday while at work, but not enough time to really investigate. Then it's buried by the end of the week.
RSS feeds
I would love to filter the RSS feeds to be specific to my device!
I don't own a WM device and never will... I'd love to filter by Android devices.
Thanks
Help Your Threads Get More Search Hits with
Better Titles and Thread Tags!
(and improve XDA search functionality for free!)
Nobody likes being told "Why didn't you search before posting?" only to have to explain that they did in fact search
but couldn't find anything relevant. I am not going to say search on XDA is the greatest thing ever but it is not nearly
as bad as some posters here think. It could get a lot better over time if everyone did a couple of simple things that are free.
The first thing is to use good thread titles.
Using good thread titles is a last attempt at searching before you post a new thread. Thread titles such as "[Q]" or "Need Help!"
will actually keep people from opening your thread! This shows members that you didn't search for an answer to your problem.
Members here will assume that you have put the same amount of work into your title as you have put into documenting and
solving your problem and they will simply move on to the next thread.
Here are 3 Thread Title suggestions that can help get you better results and solutions.
1. Make it Descriptive!!
When you type in a thread title and then click in the post section, a search shows you threads with similar titles to what you
just typed in. How many threads do you think there are with titles like "[Q]" or "Need Help!" ? Type in a good title and see
what threads are suggested. Type slightly different thread titles and check the searched thread results. The best result here
is to not have to open a new thread at all, but if you do not find a thread which is similar to your problem or recent enough
that you can post in it and get a good answer, then please use a good title for your thread.
2. Include [TAGS] so people can identify it more easily. h/t AllGamer for a more complete list
[Q] or [QUESTION] - All Questions
[REQ] - Requests topics for ROM ports, INFO, THEME, MOD, etc.
[GUIDE] or [HOWTO] - How to do instructions or Guides for newbies
[SOLVED] - for issues that have been fixed or [Q] that have been answered
3. Remember that your target audience is worldwide.
XDA members live around the world in every country. English is probably not their first language. I find it best to use
common words if I have a choice of wording, especially if they are using Google Translate.
The second thing we can all do is more use of thread tags.
I have noticed that many threads do not have thread tags so I think most users don't know about them. This only works with
the XDA website, not the XDA app. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page of most threads, you will most likely see this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If you were to click on the Edit Tags button, you would find that you could add 5 tags as an OP or Original Poster of the thread.
Threads can have up to 25 tags of 50 characters each, but most threads have none at all, so they don't get
indexed optimally by the search engine.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The admins have changed the tagging policy so that the OP can add 5 tags, or RC's can add 2 tags.
Mods can of course edit/add any tags as needed. I am asking all RC's to please join in this effort and add tags for anyone that requests it.
Tags should be keywords or phrases that people search for. If those keywords or phrases are linked to your threads then
your threads will be higher in the listed search results. This is really important for guide threads.
This is a little better, but since it is a new user guide there are more tags that could be added there, such as "new user guide",
"where to get started", "starting on xda", "how to get 10 posts".
When people search for those terms, I want them to find that guide, so I need to get those phrases added as thread tags.
If there is a guide in your forums that new users need to find, please some tags to it to help the new people find them,
such as "new user guide for sgs3", "how to flash firmware on a sensation", "all onex users start here", "root guide for droid2".
When users search for those terms we want them to find the guides instead of opening new threads. Good thread tags will help do this.
You can add tags to any thread. Please add good ones.
Anyone that would like additional thread tags added can post requests in their threads with any requested tag terms,
members here can easily help with that, or ask one of the Recognized Contributors and they can help you out with that.
Thank you for helping with this effort. Every time you do these things the search index will be updated and improve the results
for everyone on XDA. This is a valuable contribution to the community every time you do it..
All current requests for tags will be added here, so if you see a request listed here, please take a minute and go to the linked thread and add as many of the requested tags as you can. Thanks!! Check the guides in your favorite device forum and add some good tags there too!
Example of a request that you can make here:
Hey fellow Xda'ians,
I could use some tags on my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606380
Its a comprehensive guide on rooting and different ways to do stuff on Samsung Galaxy Fit aka Beni...so I could use some general-android related tags...
There's also some specific stuff in it, so have a look at the index that is present in the beginning, and please help me by adding suitable tags...
Tags related (but not limited to): Root with Superoneclick/update.zip, Custom recovery, Custom rom, Beni, GT-S5670, CWM, Amon-ra, Overclock, Swollen Battery, Bricked, Motherboard dead, Rom Manager, Titanium Backup
And a heads up, the thread is pretty long, so use the side bar to scroll...unless you wish some finger exercise
Thanks a lot friends!
I also promise to stay around this thread, and offer my help when other need it!
Thanks again!This us just an example, you can make similar posts in this thread, and tags shall be added by me or other fellow Rc's.
Also, do give us suitable examples of tags that could be added to the thread.
Requests (in order of date of request):
*[HOW TO]Make The Most Of The XDA App - by KidCarter93
Requested tags: how to, guide, xda app, new user
*[GUIDE/HOW-TO] Beginner's "Getting Started" Guide :: Root, Recovery, Roms etc - by a.cid
Requested tag: Root with Superoneclick/update.zip, Custom recovery, Custom rom, CWM, Amon-ra, Overclock, Swollen Battery, Bricked, Motherboard dead, Rom Manager, Titanium Backup
mf2112 said:
"Help Your Threads Get More Search Hits with Better Titles and Tags!" (and improve the search functionality for free!)
Nobody likes being told "Why didn't you search before posting?" only to have to explain that they did in fact search
but couldn't find anything relevant. I am not going to say search on XDA is the greatest thing ever but it is not nearly
as bad as some posters here think. It could get a lot better over time if everyone did a couple of simple things that are free.
The first is to use good thread titles.
Using good thread titles is a last attempt at searching before you post a new thread. Thread titles such as "[Q]" or "Need Help!"
will actually keep people from opening your thread! This shows members that you didn't search for an answer to your problem.
Members here will assume that you have put the same amount of work into your title as you have put into documenting and
solving your problem and they will simply move on to the next thread.
Here are 3 Thread Title suggestions that can help get you better results and solutions.
1. Make it Descriptive!!
When you type in a thread title and then click in the post section, a search shows you threads with similar titles to what you
just typed in. How many threads do you think there are with titles like "[Q]" or "Need Help!" ? Type in a good title and see
what threads are suggested. Type slightly different thread titles and check the searched thread results. The best result here
is to not have to open a new thread at all, but if you do not find a thread which is similar to your problem or recent enough
that you can post in it and get a good answer, then please use a good title for your thread.
2. Include [TAGS] so people can identify it more easily. h/t AllGamer for a more complete list
[Q] or [QUESTION] - All Questions
[REQ] - Requests topics for ROM ports, INFO, THEME, MOD, etc.
[GUIDE] or [HOWTO] - How to do instructions or Guides for newbies
[SOLVED] - for issues that have been fixed or [Q] that have been answered
3. Remember that your target audience is worldwide.
XDA members live around the world in every country. English is probably not their first language. I find it best to use
common words if I have a choice of wording, especially if they are using Google Translate.
The second thing we can all do is more use of thread tags.
I have noticed that many threads do not have thread tags so I think most users don't know about them. This only works with
the XDA website, not the XDA app. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page of most threads, you will most likely see this:
If you were to click on the Edit Tags button, you would find that you could add 5 tags as an OP or Original Poster of the thread,
or 2 tags otherwise. Threads can have up to 25 tags of 50 characters each, but most threads have none at all, so they don't get
indexed optimally by the search engine.
Tags should be keywords or phrases that people search for. If those keywords or phrases are linked to your threads then
your threads will be higher in the listed search results. This is really important for guide threads.
This is a little better, but since it is a new user guide there are more tags that could be added there, such as "new user guide",
"where to get started", "starting on xda", "how to get 10 posts".
When people search for those terms, I want them to find that guide, so I need to get those phrases added as thread tags.
Anyone that would like additional thread tags added can post requests in their threads with any requested tag terms,
members here can easily help with that, or ask one of the Recognized Contributors and they can help you out with that.
Thank you for helping with this effort. Every time you do these things the search index will be updated and improve the results
for everyone on XDA. This is a valuable contribution to the community every time you do it.
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Oh so idea is on!
Mind checking threads in my sig?
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
Wow, you are fast.
OK, I added several tags to your threads.
Wow.. just love the thread is written. Even the threads in my sig have not been tagged properly mf212 you should make a post reserved where guides and other linka can be updated so that users can tag them easily..
Sent from Hell!!
If you could list out the links with any thread tags you would like added then I and hopefully others :fingers-crossed: can get them added. MikeChannon was kind enough to slip a post 2 in there for me so I will put current requests there.
If you have any preferred tags it is best to state them so that they get added that way, otherwise no guarantees on what members add there.
Hey fellow Xda'ians,
I could use some tags on my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606380
Its a comprehensive guide on rooting and different ways to do stuff on Samsung Galaxy Fit aka Beni...so I could use some general-android related tags...
There's also some specific stuff in it, so have a look at the index that is present in the beginning, and please help me by adding suitable tags...
Tags related (but not limited to): Root with Superoneclick/update.zip, Custom recovery, Custom rom, Beni, GT-S5670, CWM, Amon-ra, Overclock, Swollen Battery, Bricked, Motherboard dead, Rom Manager, Titanium Backup
And a heads up, the thread is pretty long, so use the side bar to scroll...unless you wish some finger exercise
Thanks a lot friends!
I also promise to stay around this thread, and offer my help when other need it!
Thanks again!
Why I see no Edit Tags?
It hiding. Why?
Looks like only OPs can do so now.
roofrider said:
Why I see no Edit Tags?
It hiding. Why?
Looks like only OPs can do so now.
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I just checked another thread in this forum that I am not the OP of and I can edit the tags.
mf2112 said:
I just checked another thread in this forum that I am not the OP of and I can edit the tags.
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Maybe because ur an RC?
I can't see it, not sure why!
I have never heard of that being a limitation before, maybe one of the mods or admins will chime in here but I would be very surprised if that was changed. Nothing was said to RC's about it. I would bet it is an issue with the browser or NoScript or something. You tried Chrome and Firefox?
This is something new, I have edited them in the past..in fact i've added and removed a 'mtm iz noob' tag on this thread sometime back..maybe i'm being trolled? jk.
I'm using chrome and on the beta theme..it's the same even in 2010 theme, no option to edit them.
No difference on IE either.
Stop the lurking u mods! Post!
I wonder if it is related to the database issues going on.
He should try now! Database problem got fixed!
Sent from my MB525 using xda app-developers app
Still nope.
This is what i see.
I removed one of mine, try it again please. This is very strange. I really think you should be able to do this as a normal function without restrictions. You can't edit the tags on a closed thread, but any open thread should work unless it has 25 tags already.
I'm experiencing the same as roofrider.
The only threads I can edit tags on, are my own threads.
Even a thread which I've previously added a tag to I now can't.
Maybe the systems being changed so only the OP can edit tags? I doubt it, but it's a possibility.
I am sure it isn't like that on purpose. I was talking to MikeChannon and svetius just a couple of days ago about the thread tags and this thread promoting more usage of them and they thought it could really help if people participated with good tags so I am sure they would have mentioned a major change like that if it was just a couple of days away.
Yeah true. I only figured it may be that because the only other option is due to the database error which caused a couple of other problems today. The other issues seem to have been sorted though.
I can prove it works well. One of the original tags I added was "How to use thread tags". When you search the forum or the "search all forums" link which uses Google for that phrase, it brings up this thread as the top result. :victory::laugh:
also works for "search doesn't work". :victory: The thread that was the top result for "search before posting" was one of mine for another thread and I changed just now, so I will try to see how long it takes to update the search index.
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Former DevDB downloads are inaccessible. Fixed 02/19 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/welcome-to-xda-2021.4197018/page-145#post-84284015 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/devdb-archives.4226791/#post-84521543
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What's your favorite theme? Mine is kind of Classic!
Site is very slow.
What is the equivalent of usercp now?
So SLOW it is unusable. Worthless. Seriously, worthless.
Maverick_TN said:
Site is very slow.
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I know you guys are probably still working out the bugs, but so far the forum is super slow. It take 20 to 30 seconds to load a page. And yes, my Internet works fine with all other sites at the same time so I know it's not my computer, browser or Internet connection.
Also, for some reason, I can't load page 2 of threads and it seems like some recent posts were not migrated over?
Question. What's this mean for the XDA Android app? Not able to login at the moment. Plans for updating it I take it?
Where is the Search Thread box? I used it all the time! Edit: When using the top of page Search box here is a drop-down menu option to search this thread but it's no working. Edit 2: It has been fixed!
How can you add a title to a post since Advanced is gone?
No option to not include your signature in some posts & in others not like in Advanced before the migration?
Most Thanked posts in the thread (liked) in the right sidebar is gone?
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Hopefully the site is still settling in after the migration. I know this can take time. Looking forward to continue here on the new platform and hope all the great experiences of old times remain the same and new ones are added.
I would second the earlier comment about the site being slow but again i probably answered my own question in the first sentence i typed.
it's slow, but the cost of change need some time, imagine you are merge years to a new platform..
it's not easy for sure, and can't be done in one day.
I assume that everyone can already tell but it really is very slow. I hope that it can be fixed!
This is dreadfully slow, 20-30+ seconds to load a single page.
Trying to go to the *last* page of a thread causes it to continuously go to the first page of the thread, and "jump to new" is even more broken, listing "recent" posts but labeling each one as "#1" and then mixing in "first page" posts as well.
Evident for me on this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...oid-auto-use-torque-with-androidauto.3657805/
Update: while we're back online, we know the forums are slow. We're actively working to fix some database issues that are causing the slowness. Thanks for your patience.
The site looks great! Thank you for all your hard work on this! I am sure you will get all the bugs worked out soon
Small bug: It seems I can no longer moderate my XDA Community App forum. Is this on the list of things to fix?
curiousrom said:
Where is the Search Thread box? I used it all the time!
How can you add a title to a post since Advanced is gone?
No option to not include your signature in some posts like in Advanced?
Most liked posts in the thread box on the right side is gone?
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You should try the UI before asking, on top right of OP you will see few dots, click that to expand menu and tap edit thread and then you will be able to edit the title. I am finding my way around too.
Oops! We ran into some problems.
I can't log in to xda's Android app, which prompts me for the wrong password, but I can log in to the web, although it's very slow.
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Which can be used to Quickly filter the forum to show only the type of thread you are looking for.
Another Change
If you go to Manufactures
and click on OnePlus or any other
Spoiler: Any forum with a heart is in the new Format
Even some older Device forums have been flattened into one section.
These older forums do not use the new Thread prefixes.
Credit:
Thanks to Timmmmaaahh! for reminding me that I hadn't covered this yet. -30 March 2021
Bookmarks
Bookmarks are a new feature, save link to any post.
Bookmarks can be threads or single posts, that you want to be able to find again.
You can add labels to bookmarks for easy searching.
Direct Link to Saved Bookmarks
https://forum.xda-developers.com/account/bookmarks
Save Bookmarks
Spoiler: Just click the icon next to post #
Spoiler: How to find your bookmarks.
Note: Click Spoiler to see Screenshots
Google sign-in is not enabled by default.
Activate Google Sign-in
FollowingSee what other members are doing on XDA.
To see who you are Following
Click on your Avatar in the top right of the page (works like a dropdown menu)
Click Following
How to Follow other members.
Hover over member name, click on Follow.
View Followed activity in Your News Feed
Spoiler: Example of your news feed
Toggle Website Width ButtonThis only works with a Full desktop browser (not android mobile)
woodman's post
Spoiler: Width Toggle
If you don't see the toggle button try zooming out to 80% or less.
Spoiler: width toggled + the left side bar minimized
More
You may also want to minimize the left column.
How to Minimize the left column in the Desktop Browser.
Sources
Mikanoshi said:
Button is only visible if document's width is at least 1661px. Just zoom out the page or use inspector to remove "display: none" style.
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-Link to post
the_scotsman said:
Down the bottom near the theme selection menu, you can press the button with the arrows to extend the width of the forum window to make full use of the width of the screen.
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Click to collapse
-Link to Post
How do I create a new Thread?
First, find the correct forum to post in (see below)
Find the Thread title box, and click on it, the message box and other option will be shown.
Spoiler: Create a title, add a message, and click post thread
Read the Rules
and [Guide] How and Where to Ask a Question
Next if this is a about a certain device, do a search for that device
If that device has its own device forum post there.
If the device/topic doesn't have its own forum
Question go in https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/questions-and-answers.456/
General Discussion go in https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/general.256/
Also see
How to edit Thread Tags
and
Help Your Threads Get More Search Hits with Better Titles and Thread Tags!
Help Your Threads Get More Search Hits with Better Titles and Thread Tags! (and improve XDA search functionality for free!) Nobody likes being told "Why didn't you search before posting?" only to have to explain that they did in fact search...
forum.xda-developers.com
Return to Top [Index] XDA 2021: How to Navigate the New Site Layout
Using BB Codes
Toggle WYSISWYG/BB Code (what you see is what you get)
Using Spoiler Tags
https://forum.xda-developers.com/help/bb-codes/
Xenforo BB codes
Vs
old BB codes
Un/Formatting text
Insert BB Tags quick
Spoiler: Media, Quote, Spoiler, Inline Spoiler, Code, Inline Code
Thanks @Oswald Boelcke
Post
Find threads tab (https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-threads/started)
Clicking on Find threads shows you
Your Threads (Threads you started)
Threads with Your Posts (https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-threads/contributed)
Unanswered Threads (https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-threads/unanswered)
Watched Threads (https://forum.xda-developers.com/watched/threads)
Return to Top [Index] XDA 2021: How to Navigate the New Site Layout
Using Bookmarks threads with mobile browser.
Tap select Sandwich Bar icon on the top left.
Then account icon, then Bookmarks tab.
To create a bookmark, tap the icon next to any post #
Return to Top [Index] XDA 2021: How to Navigate the New Site Layout
Viewing Alerts/notifications with mobile browser
How do I clear alerts on the mobile site without having to go through them?
Tap sandwich bar icon, then bell icon.
Return to Top [Index] XDA 2021: How to Navigate the New Site Layout
Using conversations (pm) With mobile browser
Tap sandwich icon, then the envelope icon.
Using Finding Threads with mobile browser
Pull the bar with 'What's new' to the left till you see Finding Threads.
Taping Finding Threads reveals
Your threads: that you started
Threads with your posts
Unanswered threads
Watched threads
How to get the new forum app in mobile browser.
Tap the 3 dot icon at top right.
When app is available link will be shown.
How to Minimize the left column in the Desktop Browser.
Just click the sandwich icon at top left once.
with it minimized
Also, see
Toggle Website Width Button
sd_shadow said:
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Outstanding work here, Thank you for your time and all your efforts!
How do you make a search within a specific thread? I know that there is an option "this thread", but every word that I used as a keyword, even if it was such a normal word like "android", gave me a no result found answer.
It was a lot easier with the old theme or layouts or whatever it was.
On 3/11/2021 at around 10am New York time, XDA will be upgrading our forum software to XenForo 2.2 which brings a bunch of new improvements, like a new thread preview tool, a Device Inventory tool to show off which phones you use, a most-thanked widget in every thread to easily spot the most important posts, plus a host of other new feature you can read about here. Not every feature of 2.2 will be available/active on XDA from day one, but we'll roll more things out soon as we settle in.
Please use this thread to post about bugs, issues, or overall comments. If reporting a bug or issue, be sure to tell us about your configuration (device, browser, OS) and the steps to reproduce the issue. Screenshots help!
In addition, later today we'll be updating the XDA app to work with 2.2.
New XDA App Bugs and Requests
Welcome to XDA 2021 Thread
Known Bugs List Post #3 this thread
Wish List/Requests Post #4 this thread
Mention @osm0sis if you would like something added.
Navigating the new Site
Navigating the New Forum App
Mention @sd_shadow if you would like something added.
New: How to Use New Questions and Answers Threads - (16 March 2021)
Upvote or downvote replies, making the best answers listed at the top of the replies
Xenforo 2.2 New Features
New Question and Answer Threads
Profile banners
In-Thread Search button(Broken till reindexing complete)
Desktop/Mobile/Forum App)
Thread Preview
Post-Reply Preview (Changed)
Post Quote changed from BB code to pure WYSIWYG
Toggle WYSISWYG/BB Code
Device Inventory (My devices)
Muti-Factor Authentication
Styles(account/preferences)
XDA App Theme (light)
Community App Dark
Remove Right Sidebar with app-style (click 3 dot menu top right of page)
Device Inventory https://forum.xda-developers.com/account/xda-devices
Spoiler: screenshot
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Spoiler: Original post
Can't wait!
Known Bugs/Regressions:
Advanced forum user max title length is too short, truncating them (e.g. "Senior Recognized Developer / Recognized Contribut"). Fixed 06/18 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-comments-here.4245677/page-16#post-85203961
Long forum names are truncated (e.g. "Android Software and Hacking General [Developers O").
Thanks/Likes counts are reduced for most users, sometimes dramatically, seemingly from Aug 29 - Dec 2; possibly related to posts reverting to older versions.
Various old forum emojis aren't mapped to new unicode ones, and ones in old posts that do exist (e.g. :cowboy:) don't display.
Broken redirects from old links for many threads/posts.
Disabling Alert in Preferences forces Mobile App Push enabled, one should be able to disable both.
"Unfurl"ed URL links to posts sometimes show a preview of the OP instead of the correct post (e.g. [URL unfurl="true"]https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/welcome-to-xda-2021.4197018/post-84073623[/URL]
==
Welcome to XDA 2021!
KNOWN ISSUES as of 12/3 (we're working on these!): Some threads/posts may be missing. We imported missing threads, some first posts missing still. Need to launch new XDA app asap. All current apps are broken like Tapatalk and XDA app. Use the...
forum.xda-developers.com
)
Missing colored/underlined user names to denote advanced forum users (e.g. Moderators/Admins and Recognized Contributors/Themers/Developers). Fixed 12/14 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...d-comments-here.4245677/page-28#post-86097881
Posts containing only quotes and no new text shouldn't be allowed.
Ability to subscribe to an entire forum is missing for some forums.
XDA Wiki pages are missing.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] functionality is broken and pics lost.
Shell scripts are detected and rejected as attachments, even if renamed as .txt files.
Search "this category" option never shows any results when used.
Recognized Developers can't moderate their own threads anymore.
Missing/broken legacy devices in Device Inventory (e.g. Galaxy Nexus is listed when you search but fails when you attempt to add it).
Missing setting to receive emails for mentions and/or quotes.
Reaction Score doesn't match between profile and "All" under Reactions Received.
DevDB secondary thread contributors have completely lost access to updating these threads.
See previous lists in the "Welcome To XDA 2021!" thread for items resolved up-to-and-including the XenForo 2.2 upgrade: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/welcome-to-xda-2021.4197018
Nice-to-Haves/Requests:
Jump to Last Unread link icon in Watched threads page.
Attachments management page.
Folders to organize Watched threads.
Folders to organize saved PMs/Conversations.
Edit Reason for edited posts.
Threads Started by User search shortcut in user info popup.
Thanked/Liked Posts by User search shortcut in user info popup.
The ability to use the post editor buttons to insert BBCODE even when the WYSIWYG functionality is disabled.
Country flags below user images/info in threads (could replace trophy and post counts in expandable area)
Telegram account linking.
Make the forum search default to in-thread.
Thread Ratings.
Donate To Me links.
Add thread page number to HTML title.
A list of all user mentions, similar to the list of all user reactions.
See previous lists in the "Welcome To XDA 2021!" thread for items resolved up-to-and-including the XenForo 2.2 upgrade: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/welcome-to-xda-2021.4197018
Good afternoon,
so I seem to be the first to report an issue: the ad banner at the bottom hides the watch/unwatch button.
Thanks.
Welcome to the other side
MikeChannon said:
Don't worry, for the over excited, Svetius has included the counselling and psychotherapy add-on to our shiny new XenForo 2.2 install.
Mike
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Good! Because for a moment there I didn't know what to do with my life...
Spoiler
Oh the preview thingy replaces the editing for a bit! Okay, okay...
Edit: the replace icon is missing.
Looks good! New Top Liked Posts is excellent.
Woot! Shell scripts can be uploaded again.
I'll move my Bugs and Requests lists over here if a moderator can give me a couple posts following @svetius' again?
Edit: Since @sd_shadow has done a nice New Features post at #2 now, please add my two after that.
Search This thread
aka
In-Thread Search
Spoiler: New Search this Thread button
Anyway to see the download counter again, without having to hover the pointer?
Anyway to have the old style for attachments?
sd_shadow said:
Search this thread doesn't seem to be working.
The new one nor old.
Can someone else test?
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Yep can confirm. Typing in the Search bar slowly moves the page up in Chrome (Windows desktop) as though I'm pressing the up arrow or something, and then the search of this thread for the word "excellent" shows no results.
Timmmmaaahh said:
Good! Because for a moment there I didn't know what to do with my life...
Spoiler
View attachment 5246727
Oh the preview thingy replaces the editing for a bit! Okay, okay...
Edit: the replace icon is missing.
View attachment 5246731
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Weird, I don't see that icon at all. The preview doesn't work for me or something. Will look into it.
sd_shadow said:
Search this thread doesn't seem to be working.
The new one nor old.
Can someone else test?
Spoiler: screenshot
View attachment 5246745
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Yeah seems like we need to kick off a re-index. I've done that and our search server is running a re-index.
It is almost impossible to tell which page is being displayed.
XDA Classic theme in browser (Naked Browser) on Android 9 tablet.
Before today, it was easy, so I'm going to guess that it used to mark the current page (in the list showing some page numbers at the top and bottom of the page) using inverse-video.
I tried the other themes. None uses inverse-video.
VD171 said:
Anyway to see the download counter again, without having to hover the pointer?
Anyway to have the old style for attachments?
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That's interesting, didn't know it was a change in 2.2. Will consider having this info always visible.
Massive lack of legacy devices in the device invertory(Topaz, Diamond , Orbit) though we have them: https://forum.xda-developers.com/account/xda-devices
MikeChannon said:
Don't worry, for the over excited, Svetius has included the counselling and psychotherapy add-on to our shiny new XenForo 2.2 install.
Mike
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Yeah, just call up @svetius .... 610-555-....
bitpushr said:
Yeah, just call up @svetius .... 610-555-....
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555?
Spoiler: wait a minute
Device Inventory (My Devices)
Direct Link https://forum.xda-developers.com/account/xda-devices
Spoiler: Account/Device Inventory
Spoiler: Add new device
Spoiler: Search for device
Device inventory Bugs
MikeChannon said:
The Google phone naming is a difficult one and I'm not sure we'd please everyone as the poularity and distribution of the phones varies as much as the accepted name in various locations. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus for example is known as :
Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus I9250
Samsung Google Nexus 3
Samsung Galaxy X
All of those are official names and all are valid. At the times we added them we'd use the most recognizable, best known name.
I had thought that some of those older phones are missing because they are contained in our "Legacy and Low Activity" category forum. However, on checking I don't think that explains why some devices are missing because many in "Legacy and Low Activity" DO appear on the list.
Mike
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Spoiler: More on bugs
strongst said:
Massive lack of legacy devices in the device invertory(Topaz, Diamond , Orbit) though we have them: https://forum.xda-developers.com/account/xda-devices
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[CLOSED] XenForo 2.2 Upgrade! Post Bugs, Issues and Comments Here
On 3/11/2021 at around 10am New York time, XDA will be upgrading our forum software to XenForo 2.2 which brings a bunch of new improvements, like a new thread preview tool, a Device Inventory tool to show off which phones you use, a most-thanked...
forum.xda-developers.com
[CLOSED] XenForo 2.2 Upgrade! Post Bugs, Issues and Comments Here
On 3/11/2021 at around 10am New York time, XDA will be upgrading our forum software to XenForo 2.2 which brings a bunch of new improvements, like a new thread preview tool, a Device Inventory tool to show off which phones you use, a most-thanked...
forum.xda-developers.com
[CLOSED] XenForo 2.2 Upgrade! Post Bugs, Issues and Comments Here
On 3/11/2021 at around 10am New York time, XDA will be upgrading our forum software to XenForo 2.2 which brings a bunch of new improvements, like a new thread preview tool, a Device Inventory tool to show off which phones you use, a most-thanked...
forum.xda-developers.com
Chromebook
I really like the new theme "Community App Dark"
Minor thing, but yeah, got my attention
Spoiler: Devices