Note: I'm not sure if this is the correct 100% section to post this, if its not please post it where it should be anywhere thats close to posting complaints on/about the forum..
Our Section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=708
[SAMSUNG GALAXY S VIBRANT]It's BARELY moderated as far as us users notice. There are a bunch of flamers, trolls, and people who are just plain mean, and thread-stealer's.
We have yet to see any moderation from MMELO, i'm not sure if he's been busy, maybe on a vacation or something? but until he comes back or something, we need more moderation there.
The Vibrant section as far as i've been is probably the #1 section on this whole forum that should be titled "MEAN"
People are so mean there, fighting each other, of course us regular users try and stop it, but its not possible without some senior moderation helping us.
So i request that mmelo either tries and helps us out, or we get a new moderator because frankly, i'm sick of it, these newbies that come and do all this make us senior members that have been here for a while and understand society act mean as well. They intimidate us. They WANT a fight, and they know that they will not get any punishment, nothing.
There have been severe and destructive weather conditions where MMELO lives and it has affected him personally. He does have some but not full access currently.
We are aware of the situation and monitoring it. Meantime, as TheDeadCpu says, keep us informed of the more major things via the Report Post function.
Mikechannon
Forum Admin
EDIT: Some additional Moderator cover has been set up.
Here to help
Good day mates....I'll be assisting mmelo during his absence...if you need me, PMme
Regards,
M_T_M
Your always PMable Mod
This guide is intended to be a starting point for noobs New Users to teach you how to start out on XDA and have a good experience and become good XDA netizens. Any input is welcomed.
To all new users, XDA is a great place where you can learn a lot about how to make your phone better, have fun talking to other smart people about your phone and the Android OS or Windows Phone OS, and maybe be recognized for your efforts. But first there are a few things you need to know about XDA to be a good netizen. I suggest bookmarking any of the links below which might seem helpful since chances are in the future it will be helpful to you or to someone else and you will have it bookmarked.
Getting Started
First, please start here by registering.
This enables you to post questions and helpful replies to other people's questions and get thanks.
The Rules
Like anything in life, there are rules here. There are also moderators (mods) who enforce the rules when necessary. [Guide] Getting a Moderators help
Here is the short version. Please:
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Here is the longer version. XDA Rules
If you are having problems with XDA and need assistance from an administrator, please check here: XDA Contacts & Help
Searching
The best way to start is not by posting, it is by reading. Read, search, read, search. If you read an answer that looks helpful or answers a question you might have, bookmark it, and when you see someone else ask that question you will have the answer for them plus a supporting link.
"Always read lots post little" - mo976
When you have a question you don't know the answer to, don't post a new thread when you could post a question in a relevant open thread, and don't post a question when a few minutes reading and searching will not only give you an answer, but a feeling of accomplishment that you were able to find it yourself, and the confidence to remember and repeat the answer with the link to the thread or post with that answer when you see someone else post that question.
Consider the question you are going to post, pick out the keywords and type them into the search box. Try a few different searches with slightly different words.
New Members Guide-Get the most out of XDA!!
Search guide video
If you aren't sure what a term or acronym means, check this Excellent term definition Glossary by benjamingwynn or stempox's very helpful guide Terms Android.
Giving Thanks
Giving thanks is important. It lets people know that their work or answer is appreciated. It is a faster method of feedback than posting a reply like "Thanks for your answer!" You must have one post to give thanks, so here is a good place you can do that without running afoul of the mods for posting no content posts.
The "Say Hi" thread.
You get 8 thanks per day, and they renew after 24 hours or so. Each thanks is independent of the others, so if you give someone a thanks at 3, and then another at 4, those will renew at 3 and 4 the next day. If you run out of thanks, then bookmark that page or open it in a new tab and give thanks later when you have one available.
If you use them all every day you are doing it correctly.
Getting Thanks
You will see that everyone here has a Thanks Meter above their avatar. Here are the thanks counts needed to get to the next bar.
1st bar - 26
2nd bar - 51
3rd bar - 101
4th bar - 201
bug here, never gets to 5 bars, probably 501 if fixed.
6th bar - 1001
7th bar - 2001
8th bar - 5001
9th bar - 8001
Maxed! - 10000
Not that thanks are an indication of a user's status or stature on XDA. Some of the most important people here have a lot fewer thanks than you might guess.
User Titles
As you go around XDA and encounter people, you may notice that they have different titles under their avatar. Speaking of which, click here to upload a picture.
Here are the user titles explained by one of our mods.
0 to 29 posts - Junior Member
30 to 99 posts - Member
100 + posts - Senior Member
Posting
Posting is something you may do a lot of here, but it is always important to remember to make your posts good ones. Don't post just to drive up your count, there is no special reward for the poster with the highest total and you won't catch the long timers here anyways.
You will find that there are some restrictions on your posting ability when you first start here. For starters, for your first 5 posts, there is a captcha prompt and a time limit in between posts. While this may seem burdensome, it does an excellent job of keeping spammers from posting garbage throughout every thread. There is a 2 minute limit between posting and editing your posts. This stops at 30 posts when you go from Junior Member to Member.
Always remember advice from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy:
Don't Panic!
Please post ALL relevant information. What ROM/Kernel, What you were doing when the problem surfaced, What is the actual problem (not my phone won't boot, help!!), Were the planets aligned,...
Simple information can go along way to diagnose the problem/issue and it also prevents the reciprocal post of "Need more info".
And we have all been there in Panic Mode where you freak out and just want to get some help. Noobs don't look at these devices as phones or tablets, but rather as investment because well that is what they are are $500-$800 a throw. I respect my device but that is because I know how to use and recovery it. Noobs don't. They see a bootloop and it is strikingly similar to the toilet swirling their money down the drain. That is when Panic Mode sets in.
Don't Panic. Don't be a noob. Be a New User who is smart and reads a lot and knows where things are and how to find useful and timely information.
Why can't I post in the Dev thread I want to?
It seems like everyone wants to be able to post in the Dev threads since it is the cool place to hang out or more likely, just because the message comes up and says you can't post here. However, those forums are locked down and new users who joined after Mar 11, 2012 with less than 10 posts will not be able to post there. If you see someone with less than 10 posts in a dev thread, look at their join date and you will see why they were able to post.
This restriction is not meant to be cruel or mean to you, but to prevent inexperienced people from posting in forums which are meant for Development work. Posting "Thanks for a great ROM" might make you feel good, but consider what it adds to the conversation from a Development perspective. If the answer is Nothing, then please don't post it in a Dev thread. If it adds another post to an already long thread with zero value, please don't post it on a Dev thread or anywhere on XDA for that matter.
Also keep in mind that the mods are out there reading your posts, and if they believe you are posting simply to get to 10 posts to post some non-dev comment in a dev thread, you could find all your posts missing and your account temporarily disabled.
Please feel free to thank the dev several times instead of posting "Thanks for a great ROM". Rate the dev's thread with 5 stars using the rate dropdown button at the top of every page of the thread. If you feel that is not sufficient, most devs have a donate button with Paypal. I promise you that they will remember you and appreciate you far more for donating even a couple of dollars versus some post, however gushingly approving, on their dev thread.
Please do not send private messages to the devs saying "Thanks for a great ROM" instead of posting "Thanks for a great ROM". See above.
The best way to start is not by posting, it is by reading. Read, search, read, search. If you read an answer that looks helpful or answers a question you might have, bookmark it, and when you see someone else ask that question you will have the answer for them plus a supporting link.
You might be thinking, is there a place for new users? The answer is no, because the only non-noob areas are the Dev subforums. You can post into your devices General, Q&A, Accessories, and Themes and Apps subforums.
If you have read up to this point and still feel it is unfair that you cannot post into a dev forum thread, consider it from this perspective:
Is it so much to ask that you read for a bit first, pick up some knowledge and experience, help a few people in the 90+% of the site which is completely open to you,
to participate with quality posts instead of BS posts, in return for being able to post into any of the ROM threads from any dev on this site?
If so, then I humbly suggest that XDA may not be the site for you. The exception is if you are a proven developer coming over from another site or something, in which case please contact a mod to work out an accommodation.
For more tips on how to reach 10 posts in an acceptable way, please check here:
10 post count rule for Dev threads AKA Stop PM'ing me please
Posting Questions
OK, you got through all that and you have a question that you need that answer to. You have searched, and searched again, and searched again with different keywords, but you can't find the answer. The question is, where do you post it? The first and best place is to check your device's Q&A subforum for a thread posted there, either a general question thread, or a thread already posted there with a similar question. When you post into a thread, that thread is then listed at the top of the subforum it is in and the title turns Bolded for everyone else. Someone else may see that thread and know the answer and post it.
Remember, give it some time before reposting. XDA members live around the world and are not going to be on your time zone and schedule. Wait a day and see if you get a response. If you want a notification of someone else posting into that thread, click on the Thread Tools button at the top of the thread and choose Subscribe, or click the Subscribe button at the top of the page.
Getting Flamed
At some point, you are going to get "flamed" by someone who feels that your post is stupid, off-topic, irrelevant, noobish, whatever, and they are going to post something like "You are an XXXXX who doesn't know something simple like YYYYY. Don't post here anymore." It is going to happen at some time here, but the important part is not to respond in kind. It will not help the situation, or make your e-peen any bigger, or make you any tougher. It might make you feel better temporarily, but what invariably happens is that the forum mod (or a senior mod) will come in and delete those comments and you might end up on the infraction list, or temporarily disabled, or banned. Just don't reply to it. First, consider the question or post you wrote from a different angle. There is no excuse for flaming someone, but in a multi-cultural environment things may be perceived very differently than what you intended. Second, if the flame is really over the line, click on the little triangle in the upper right hand corner of the post and type in a short explanation and let the mods handle it.
Signature
Making a signature is a very important thing to do since it can help to describe your phone, it's current software, and any modifications you have installed.
A signature should inform others about your phone when you post a question.
A good signature will include information helpful to others beyond the direct target of the question/reply.
A great signature will inform the community with important information and potentially answer questions which have not been asked yet, avoiding repetitive posts.
Please click here to make a signature (5-8 posts minimum) It's cool and you will get more help and respect from us.
If you need some ideas for a signature or are willing to share yours, please check here: Share your sig code please.
Donations
Making a donation is neither expected or required, but are always gratefully received and appreciated.
There are "Donate to me" icons above people's avatar, or in their signatures.
You can also donate to XDA by clicking HERE.
When you donate 10 EUROS to XDA,you get rewarded with a STAR
,which is displayed a little below your avatar.
If you buy 10 STARS ,you will be rewarded with a
.
Remember, always be respectful of other members here and considerate. Most people here are doing this for nothing more than the feeling of helping people as we have been helped by other people previously, and sometimes the occasional press of the thanks button. We aren't making money here and this isn't a job, so please don't tell people what to do or demand things of people such as mods or custom ROM configs to suit you and you will do just fine here.
I am leaving this open for now, but please, in the spirit of what I have written above, please only post suggestions you feel will improve this guide. I hope this guide helps you and makes your experience on XDA a better one. I appreciate your thanks, but I will appreciate you even more if you take this guide to heart and really do it while you are here. Thank you for reading.
This was wrote by mf2112
Rule 1: Don't put your fingers where you wouldn't put your finger.
Rule 2: Don't use toolkits, one clicks, or anything that does the job for you.
Rule 3: If you have a question, it has already been asked, and you will be flammed.
Rule 4: If the question you ask was posted more than 3 months ago, and you post there to elaborate on your specific issue relating to the main topic, you will be flammed for bringing up an archaic thread
Rule 5: Just learn the android tools, once you know them you wont need to ask questions.
funny stuff good job
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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I would add this to the list:
Do not ask for Thanks button click.
It's like saying "Hey, I gave you the answer / I helped you, now give me that Thanks you owed me" every time you post something.
Let people thank you the way they want. A "Thanks" from people who took their time to type a reply is as good as a +1 "Thanks" button click, at least for me.
kong said:
I would add this to the list:
Do not ask for Thanks button click.
It's like saying "Hey, I gave you the answer / I helped you, now give me that Thanks you owed me" every time you post something.
Let people thank you the way they want. A "Thanks" from people who took their time to type a reply is as good as a +1 "Thanks" button click, at least for me.
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I can understand why you say that. However, especially for the members who have been here the longest. A "thanks" as a post is considered spam and clogs up threads. The thanks meter was devised as a way to avoid threads with hundreds of posts just saying thanks. If we didn't have this you alone could have 600+ posts just saying thanks to you.
mark manning said:
I can understand why you say that. However, especially for the members who have been here the longest. A "thanks" as a post is considered spam and clogs up threads. The thanks meter was devised as a way to avoid threads with hundreds of posts just saying thanks. If we didn't have this you alone could have 600+ posts just saying thanks to you.
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OK, I can see your point. Then they should change
If I helped you, please remember to click "Thanks" button
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to something like
If you want to thank me, please click the "Thanks" button instead so we won't spam the thread
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PS. I have nothing personally against you / your signature, but I've seen so many threads / signatures asking for "Thanks button click" and it seems very odd to me. It's like some people on XDA only participate / help the others just for their "Thanks" stats :silly: And I believe that would set some weird attitude for the "New users".
kong said:
OK, I can see your point. Then they should change
to something like
PS. I have nothing personally against you / your signature, but I've seen so many threads / signatures asking for "Thanks button click" and it seems very odd to me. It's like some people on XDA only participate / help the others just for their "Thanks" stats :silly: And I believe that would set some weird attitude for the "New users".
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Interesting notion ... I have honestly never thought of it from that point of view. I will take what you said into consideration.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
mark manning said:
I can understand why you say that. However, especially for the members who have been here the longest. A "thanks" as a post is considered spam and clogs up threads. The thanks meter was devised as a way to avoid threads with hundreds of posts just saying thanks. If we didn't have this you alone could have 600+ posts just saying thanks to you.
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Some people actually make spam posts by asking for thanks in a new post whenever they help someone
Hi mods
I after years I am bothering to ask that you please remove the "n00b" restrictions on my account. I am not one to wank away on your pages just to make them sticky... I generally have feedback to give or questions to ask and as much as I always go to other sources to post rather than here due to restriction, I have a lot of experience with OUYA, and now I am just annoyed that yet another android topic I know so much about, I cannot give input without jumping through anti-spam hoops on your page... and don't get me started on LG or Sony XP (if any of you know my professional bg you know what I mean)
I am not going to go helping fellow users when I have to wait 5 minutes between posts when scanning forums during a meal break... just like my detailed post on how to flash to LG's went largely unnoticed due to your restrictions originally.
look at my posts and make a judgement.
look at my OUYA profile and make a judgement.
facebook me and make a judgement.
anyway I don't think you are like most tech forums... but I don't really want a teenager with an ego to tell me to waste space with x posts and make a bait-post to get x pluses to get more access... I just want to help others how I like to be helped - openly and free so let that happen
Hicsy said:
Hi mods
I after years I am bothering to ask that you please remove the "n00b" restrictions on my account. I am not one to wank away on your pages just to make them sticky... I generally have feedback to give or questions to ask and as much as I always go to other sources to post rather than here due to restriction, I have a lot of experience with OUYA, and now I am just annoyed that yet another android topic I know so much about, I cannot give input without jumping through anti-spam hoops on your page... and don't get me started on LG or Sony XP (if any of you know my professional bg you know what I mean)
I am not going to go helping fellow users when I have to wait 5 minutes between posts when scanning forums during a meal break... just like my detailed post on how to flash to LG's went largely unnoticed due to your restrictions originally.
look at my posts and make a judgement.
look at my OUYA profile and make a judgement.
facebook me and make a judgement.
anyway I don't think you are like most tech forums... but I don't really want a teenager with an ego to tell me to waste space with x posts and make a bait-post to get x pluses to get more access... I just want to help others how I like to be helped - openly and free so let that happen
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Just head over to Q&A and help 9 members, then you can can post in the dev section.
The 10 post rule applies to everyone...including you.
upndwn4par said:
Just head over to Q&A and help 9 members, then you can can post in the dev section.
The 10 post rule applies to everyone...including you.
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I am pretty sure I have more than 10 posts... all of which I would assume provide value, but thank you for your input
EDIT: *sigh*... waiting for 5 minute rule...
Hicsy said:
I am pretty sure I have more than 10 posts... all of which I would assume provide value, but thank you for your input
EDIT: *sigh*... waiting for 5 minute rule...
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You may have tripped the Whining and Complaining detector. Mods add another hour before you can post in the dev section.
Sometimes there is a short delay after you make your 10 posts. Won't be long now...
Hicsy said:
I am pretty sure I have more than 10 posts... all of which I would assume provide value, but thank you for your input
EDIT: *sigh*... waiting for 5 minute rule...
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Sir, while you are waiting to make another Post...here is some good reading post #3 of this thread, explains the reasoning and value of posting.
[GUIDE] - XDA New User Guide - Getting started on XDA
And of course along with these FORUM RULES .
Thanks.
I see this Sprint forum. But is there a US Cellular forum?
MrMuzik said:
I see this Sprint forum. But is there a US Cellular forum?
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No there isn't on this sitemod edits You can google team us cellular though. They're a great community who do a pretty good job at helping with your phone needs.
Okay, Thanks much mate! I'm new to the forums here and I couldn't find anything. I thought maybe I was missing it or something.
Cheers!
No problem. I wouldn't waste my time on this site. Theyll just get butthurt and ban for no reason and not want to help anyone. Im sure your experience will be much better at teamuscellular.
X-dude said:
No problem. I wouldn't waste my time on this site. Theyll just get butthurt and ban for no reason and not want to help anyone. Im sure your experience will be much better at teamuscellular.
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Naw, they don't "ban for no reason", just when members are crass rude pricks, and spam with links. Like yourself.
You could easily have told the fellow "hey, sorry, they don't support that service here, so try looking for blahblahblah site!", but instead you've got to get insulting. Good luck with that.
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Sent from my calculator watch.
As the title states, I am using my unlocked Verizon galaxy S4 on T-mobile. The problem I am having is that because it is loaded with all of Verizon's software it doesn't function the same way as an S4 from T-Mobile would. I get edge, 3G and, H+ Data connectivity but, it is spotty and more edge than anything.
My question is:
Is there a way to basically transform this Verizon phone into a T-Mobile phone by flashing T-mobiles radio firmware, Kernels and, OS? I cannot find this question being asked anywhere and I have been scouring the internet for 2 days. I am rooted and running CWM recovery. I have been an avid modder since the release of the first Cyanogen mod for the T-Mobile G1. I guess what I'm saying is, I don't care how technically complicated it is. If it is AT ALL POSSIBLE,,, I just want to do it.
I am not trying to be mean in saying what I am about to say next so please, no one take this the wrong way.
If you do not know the answer to this question please do not post one. Do not post a response of NO just because that's what you've heard or assume is correct. I am posing this question to experienced developers NOT modders like myself who simply use others work for our devices. I did find in a Google search where someone posted a tutorial on how to do this but, for reasons that I am not aware, the thread was discontinued.
Thank you for any help. I refuse to give up on this. I've made it my mission and I will not quit until the phone explodes.
yutzyscott said:
I am not trying to be mean in saying what I am about to say next so please, no one take this the wrong way.
If you do not know the answer to this question please do not post one. Do not post a response of NO just because that's what you've heard or assume is correct. I am posing this question to experienced developers NOT modders like myself who simply use others work for our devices. I did find in a Google search where someone posted a tutorial on how to do this but, for reasons that I am not aware, the thread was discontinued.
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This paragraph is unnecessary. If we are posting in the QnA section we are either providing our knowledge or telling toy that this question has been answered already. There is rarely any trolling on here. (At least in this section) If we are replying to your question with an answer than it is probably the beat answer we can provide. if we reply with a few word response than take it. We do this on our free will. Take any reply you get seriously no matter how long the post.
Now on topic, you can only flash an m919 ROM on any other s4, besides the i9500. Not sure about radios, but DO NOT flash an m919 Kernel* on your Verizon s4. Only do it if you want a fancy paperweight.
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I am here to help and provide knowledge to help others with there problems/issues. If you do have a question don't be afraid to shoot me a PM and I will help you and put you in the right direction to the best of my ability and will get your problem and/or issue solved.
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This paragraph is unnecessary. If we are posting in the QnA section we are either providing our knowledge or telling toy that this question has been answered already. There is rarely any trolling on here. (At least in this section) If we are replying to your question with an answer than it is probably the beat answer we can provide. if we reply with a few word response than take it. We do this on our free will. Take any reply you get seriously no matter how long the post.
Now on topic, you can only flash an m919 ROM on any other s4, besides the i9500. Not sure about radios, but DO NOT flash an m919v radio on your Verizon s4. Only do it if you want a fancy paperweight.
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I have been on here for years. there have been many times over the years that I have helped others do something that some said to be impossible and there are time when people have helped me do things that were said to be impossible. that paragraph was not aimed at you so do not take it personal. I've just been on here long enough not to be irritated by trollers but, rather by people who do not have any clue what they are talking about answering questions they do not know the answers to simply so they can attempt to look smarter than they are. if this does not apply to you then ignore that paragraph but, you cannot say that it wasn't necessary. You say, "we are providing our knowledge" this is a broad statement that you cannot make because you can only speak for yourself and those that you know personally. unfortunately there are many more than you and your friends on the internet. So if you understand that that wasn't directed at those that are helpful, there there is no need for debate
Thank you for the info though.
Not asking for debate not was I taking it personal, just informing that you don't need to add that extra paragraph. If you feel someone is trolling you then retort them
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Verizon is CDMA, T-Mobile is GSM. Different radio hardware required.
There are both GSM and CDMA radios in the galaxy s4. That is how I'm using it on t mobile now. This has been a topic of discussion since the phone was released and responses have been back and forth as to whether it was possible to use it on a GSM network at all. then it was discovered that it is in fact a world phone.it is simply carrier locked which under normal circumstances would make you right however, mine is unlocked and able to utilize both. Thank you for your response.
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