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Xda mobile app ads

I know that the new xda update includes adds and other stuff, there's fine.
I was wondering, if possible can xda make a paid app without ads? I would defiantly buy it. It would be nice and xda be making money too.
Please post here if you would like that and maybe we could get one.
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hey dude every time i try to log on to the APP it tells me " need administrators permission to login...? " what do i have to do?

We added an ad so that we can continue to provide the app free. Surprisingly, we have gotten a lot of messages from people willing to pay to remove the ad. So, we are considering this, perhaps with a premium version that also adds new features.
Thanks for your input!
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l0uisz said:
hey dude every time i try to log on to the APP it tells me " need administrators permission to login...? " what do i have to do?
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What phone are you using?
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svetius said:
What phone are you using?
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the nexus one?

We're working on an update that should fix some of the issues with 1.3.1. In the mean time, try reinstalling, or rebooting your device. It works fine on my Nexus One with 2.2.1.

svetius said:
We added an ad so that we can continue to provide the app free. Surprisingly, we have gotten a lot of messages from people willing to pay to remove the ad. So, we are considering this, perhaps with a premium version that also adds new features.
Thanks for your input!
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I agree with the no ad concept for a fee.
We are constantly bombarded with ads daily from every other medium so when I see ads, I uninstall.
In this case, XDA remains on my device because this is the best forum on the net, period.

svetius said:
We're working on an update that should fix some of the issues with 1.3.1. In the mean time, try reinstalling, or rebooting your device. It works fine on my Nexus One with 2.2.1.
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it still asked me to ask taptalk admin to let me etc

I've been searching for a thread to report or compare bugs in the app. Is there one?
good day.
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Didn't know ads bother people so much. Games I know, but these ads are not bothersome at all.
Hypothethical question for the devs which would make you more money someone with who buys a $2 app or someone using an ad supported app. Just wondering
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svetius said:
We added an ad so that we can continue to provide the app free. Surprisingly, we have gotten a lot of messages from people willing to pay to remove the ad. So, we are considering this, perhaps with a premium version that also adds new features.
Thanks for your input!
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I would definitely buy it. The last thing I want to worry about is hitting the next page button and getting a 9.99 jamster charge on my bill because the ad captured my mobile number because of the app permissions or something like that. Thanks for the great app though
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Aphotic said:
I would definitely buy it. The last thing I want to worry about is hitting the next page button and getting a 9.99 jamster charge on my bill because the ad captured my mobile number because of the app permissions or something like that. Thanks for the great app though
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My carrier disabled third party billing to my account, but I think XDA uses a reputable source for the ads in the app (likely admob or google), who wouldn't allow someone to billl you $10 through merely clicking an ad.
But I'm sure Svetius can clarify which service generates the ads, and while it pays to be cautious, I reckon you're unlikely to get something like that as an app advert (though I am sure someone will try it some day...)

chopper the dog said:
I've been searching for a thread to report or compare bugs in the app. Is there one?
good day.
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Very helpfull.."found it"...
I can't find the thread - could someone give me a link?
I have no access to a PC at the moment and it's very hard to search with the xda-app through all (sub-) forums by hand and also the results in the search-feature for "xda app" gives me, let me say, a "few" hits more back...
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+1 - Would also pay for no ads!
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Sorry, where are my manners? Official xda app thread is HERE.
good day.

Thanks - my endless search has an ending...
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New XDA video. What do you think?

What do you think about the new XDA welcome video guys?
Here is the link for the NEW video.
Here is the link for the OLD video.
I added a poll to gather the opinions of other members.
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Old one was better in my opinion.

They showed a link in the upper left corner of a page to a "guide for new users", yet I can't seem to find any pages or links like that. Never mind, I found it by logging out, going to the forum homepage. Not my guide.

I also like the old one better, but this one is made to welcome new users instead of scaring them away.
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ephraim033 said:
I also like the old one better, but this one is made to welcome new users instead of scaring them away.
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The old one didnt scare me away.In fact,i thought it was kinda cool

Prawesome said:
The old one didnt scare me away.In fact,i thought it was kinda cool
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It didn't scare me either but some of the faint hearted might
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mf2112 said:
They showed a link in the upper left corner of a page to a "guide for new users", yet I can't seem to find any pages or links like that. Never mind, I found it by logging out, going to the forum homepage. Not my guide.
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Yeah, saw it just now when i tried to logout. A mod made the guide
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ephraim033 said:
Yeah, saw it just now when i tried to logout. A mod made the guide
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Which mod?

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Which mod?
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TRusselo, it is linked on the xda-developers.com general forum. It is a good guide, he had it up there for some time.
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http://u18chan.com/uploads/data/13325/pauad-meme-generator-excuse-me-wtf-is-this-****-3ae845_u18chan.jpg\
my humble opinion. feel free to flame

That's to funny man, you got yours in here 1 minute after mine:highfive:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735938
Great minds think alike

You guys are quick.
The welcome video is for guests that have never been to XDA before...we wanted to show them how to use the site before using it. We'll also continue to link to the original "you are a Noob" video. :highfive:

dexter93 said:
http://u18chan.com/uploads/data/13325/pauad-meme-generator-excuse-me-wtf-is-this-****-3ae845_u18chan.jpg\
my humble opinion. feel free to flame
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Everybody is entitled to their own opinion
tomween1 said:
That's to funny man, you got yours in here 1 minute after mine:highfive:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735938
Great minds think alike
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Yeah man. I should have posted this around 15mins before the actual post time but my damn youtube app crashed when i hit the share button (i forgot the copy url wasn't there). I forgot you need to press menu then copy url
Great minds indeed think alike
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You guys are quick.
The welcome video is for guests that have never been to XDA before...we wanted to show them how to use the site before using it. We'll also continue to link to the original "you are a Noob" video. :highfive:
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I think it is a good idea sir. To give new or aspiring members the sense of welcome ness to join XDA and contribute what they are capable of.
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ephraim033 said:
Yeah man. I should have posted this around 15mins before the actual post time but my damn youtube app crashed when i hit the share button (i forgot the copy url wasn't there). I forgot you need to press menu then copy url
Great minds indeed think alike
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That's weird, I had the same thing happen. Since yous is in a different section, you should add a poll. Take a look at my thread. Yours here is for a mach larger group

tomween1 said:
That's weird, I had the same thing happen. Since yous is in a different section, you should add a poll. Take a look at my thread. Yours here is for a mach larger group
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Yeah, i should. I visited your thread and saw it. Thanks for the suggestion buddy.
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Update: I added a poll to see what others think sorry for the late poll, my data connection is verrrrry slow
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svetius said:
You guys are quick.
The welcome video is for guests that have never been to XDA before...we wanted to show them how to use the site before using it. We'll also continue to link to the original "you are a Noob" video. :highfive:
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Awesome,we keep them both :highfive:

The new one is rubbish, I liked the old one better
W!LßSO @ XDA
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Just a little idea, make the video private so that only those with the link can see it, then put the link in the 'You are a noob on XDA-Developers' video. That way, they have to watch that video before seeing this one
And yeah, preferred the old one obviously.

@ emphraim
dude new one is good but old one was quiet better

Yes I know

I know this is wrong section but it seems this is only section I can post in. Can someone please tell where the check sprint development is online. I know they separating it but utility seems if I can still get it on my phone I should find it online? Thank you
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robmiller said:
I know this is wrong section but it seems this is only section I can post in. Can someone please tell where the check sprint development is online. I know they separating it but utility seems if I can still get it on my phone I should find it online? Thank you
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You're posting in that section. right. now.
If on a pc, in the 'search for your device' > sprint samsung galaxy s 3

Wow bro my name is Rob Miller and your making me look bad

I know what he means. I can't find it either, but i have it bookmarked. it's kinda a hassle because Sometimes i like to check out the portal.

robmiller said:
I know this is wrong section but it seems this is only section I can post in. Can someone please tell where the check sprint development is online. I know they separating it but utility seems if I can still get it on my phone I should find it online? Thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1639
I suggest you bookmark it - seems to have moved around alot

remf4i said:
Wow bro my name is Rob Miller and your making me look bad
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Well sorry Rob miller someone else can't find it either. I knew I was posting it here cause I was on my phone. The pc is where I having trouble. I typed in sprint gs3 and all it says being separated. Thanks for your remarks though guess they only one nice rob miller in here
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guruhiten said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1639
I suggest you bookmark it - seems to have moved around alot
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Thank you for your help.
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Last time I checked, there is a box in the top right hand corner of the forums that says search for device.
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KBizzle said:
Last time I checked, there is a box in the top right hand corner of the forums that says search for device.
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ugh for get it i tried that and yes it was like majic it showed up. then when i clicked on it it took me to place that said forums being seperated. Someone gave me the ink. thank you again to them

I see what you are saying. Wasnt trying to be a ****. Thats just how I found it the other day. Glad you got what you needed.

KBizzle said:
Last time I checked, there is a box in the top right hand corner of the forums that says search for device.
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Okay, how about you quit being a prick. It leads to the one where all the sgs III's were merged and says being separated. Ok? I'ts just very inconvenient.

bsutton said:
Okay, how about you quit being a prick. It leads to the one where all the sgs III's were merged and says being separated. Ok? I'ts just very inconvenient.
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Go back and read, 5-0. I replied with a correction.

KBizzle said:
I see what you are saying. Wasnt trying to be a ****. Thats just how I found it the other day. Glad you got what you needed.
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I'm sorry if I was rude other guy tick me off. Thank you for your help
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robmiller said:
I'm sorry if I was rude other guy tick me off. Thank you for your help
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No no. I should have checked first and put a smiley. :silly:

Yes, we're moving some forums around. Sorry for any confusion.

[TIPS] Samsung Galaxy S III: 15 Power User Tips

Hello members,
Every once and a while I come across an interesting article that is worth noting such as the article titled "Samsung Galaxy S III: 15 Power User Tips" over at PC World. There were some well not so known tips and great features that were listed in this article that wowed even me about the Samsung Galaxy III. Dont take my word for it, go over there and become informed. If you know of any other tips that were not posted, please do share the wealth.
Some examples are such as :
Save That Screen Retrieved from this article here:
"Take a screenshot. And another. And another. Taking screenshots with the S III is a snap—all you have to do is swipe the screen with your palm. So go ahead, take some more. And some more. And, well, you get the idea.
Other Android phones don't make it quite as easy. If you're using a phone running Android version 4.0 or later, you have to press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time"
Make the Phone a Flashlight
"Stop digging around your bag in the dark, hunting for your keys.
If you have your S III in hand, you've already got a flashlight. The Assistive Light widget—which you can add to your home screen by going to Apps, selecting the Widgets tab, and choosing Assistive Light—turns the camera's flash into a flashlight when you need it most. Some other Android phones have this widget as well.
Want to add the flashlight feature to your Android phone? Check out Tiny Flashlight + LED, available as a free download in Google Play."
Oh yes, here is a great one that I did not know of......
Wake Up in Style
Let's face it: We all have to get out of bed sometime. And what better way to face your day than to be prepared for all it has to offer.
Using the "Briefing" setting on your Galaxy S III's alarm clock, you can have your phone wake you by reading the time, weather and weather forecast, news headlines, and any appointments you may have lined up. To turn this feature on, go to alarm type in the settings menu and change it to briefing.
Not a Galaxy S III owner? Download WakeVoice from Google Play to get some of these features on your Android phone.
Regards,

A lot of those are pretty obvious now that the phone has been out for a while thanks anyways tho.
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Wow, way to troll
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Herp derp I downloaded a flashlight app without knowing there was a native one.
Delete! delete!

Crisisx1 said:
A lot of those are pretty obvious now that the phone has been out for a while thanks anyways tho.
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There is people out there that have just now or haven't yet gotten the phone. I can only dream of a day that people like you get wipes out from this earth. I can only dream.
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mac208x said:
There is people out there that have just now or haven't yet gotten the phone. I can only dream of a day that people like you get wipes out from this earth. I can only dream.
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Keep dreaming hoe
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Crisisx1 said:
Keep dreaming hoe
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this thread will get lock down soon if people keep this up.
:thumbdown:
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I for one didn't know about the alarm thing. It's not like people sit down a read the instruction manual anymore. We love to watch things a learn from visual stimulation. Most people that is
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Crisisx1 said:
A lot of those are pretty obvious now that the phone has been out for a while thanks anyways tho.
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I had no clue about the "briefing", so there was a good reason for his info. Just because you know it, doesnt mean EVERYONE else does. :silly:

Crisis - you seem angry. Why do you think that is?

dkmdlb said:
Crisis - you seem angry. Why do you think that is?
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Frustration of the posterior probably is the cause
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I'm confused about the custom EQ it talks about. I have looked everywhere I can think of and can't find the option. The way the article tells you to access it doesn't appear to be there, am I missing something?
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mac208x said:
There is people out there that have just now or haven't yet gotten the phone. I can only dream of a day that people like you get wipes out from this earth. I can only dream.
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That's a pretty sick dream. Maybe it was rude of the guy to post that but you don't even know what kind of a person he is IRL. If it bothers you just take a breath and let it go. Saying something like that feeds trolls and they keep going.
Thank you, OP.
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Dragoth12 said:
I'm confused about the custom EQ it talks about. I have looked everywhere I can think of and can't find the option. The way the article tells you to access it doesn't appear to be there, am I missing something?
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Go to the phone app, hit the menu button, click settings and its in there...just checked it out. pretty cool

shehrammajid said:
Go to the phone app, hit the menu button, click settings and its in there...just checked it out. pretty cool
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Bah. I never thought of going into the phone app. Thanks!
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joshnichols189 said:
That's a pretty sick dream. Maybe it was rude of the guy to post that but you don't even know what kind of a person he is IRL. If it bothers you just take a breath and let it go. Saying something like that feeds trolls and they keep going.
Thank you, OP.
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He could be whatever and whoever he wants in real life for all I care. After being around here for so long and other troll/asshole filled forums its very hard not to flip on someone. Sometimes funny stuff come out of too heh.
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mac208x said:
He could be whatever and whoever he wants in real life for all I care. After being around here for so long and other troll/asshole filled forums its very hard not to flip on someone. Sometimes funny stuff come out of too heh.
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Because feeding the troll solves all problems right?
But I won't argue anymore, since you're from Niles and we're practically neighbors

Serendipityguy, my old friend. Nice to see you here. Got a new toy I see.
@Others ~ If OPs other posts/threads are indicative of this one, then I would suspect that this will be an on-going OP with changes as they come up. He is one of the nicer users I have come across and has helped many people in his path. He's only here to help.

@serendipityguy
Thanks for the nice find. You always helped a lot in the vibe threads. Glad to see ya
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nice ,thanks :good:

Can you have the vibration for texts separate from pattern for calls?
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Google play version 4

Found this download, thought you guys might want to download it. It's pretty nice.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/09/download-new-google-play-store-4-0-25/

Thanks man
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Thanks who knows when I'd get it pushed to me. My wife just got thw Mb1 update on her gs3....
Sent from a planet far far away.

Wow, great find! Everything seems to be working perfect for me! :thumbup:
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Thanks for the link.
Still no option to sort searches, great job Google, I still need 3rd party software to effectively search your market, but at least it's "pretty."

flonker said:
Thanks for the link.
Still no option to sort searches, great job Google, I still need 3rd party software to effectively search your market, but at least it's "pretty."
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I like it but agree. I wish i could sort searches. Maybe next update lol
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I still would like my purchased apps in their own category as well.

metalfan78 said:
I still would like my purchased apps in their own category as well.
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+1
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Thought someone might be looking for a inverted option.
**not my work **
http://androidcommunity.com/google-...-back-to-black-color-theme-download-20130410/
Please thank the maker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16925922

VikingoRMCF said:
Thought someone might be looking for a inverted option.
**not my work **
http://androidcommunity.com/google-...-back-to-black-color-theme-download-20130410/
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If you'd like to thank the got that made it go here and press thanks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16925922
SPRINT GS3 FAQ

metalfan78 said:
I still would like my purchased apps in their own category as well.
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I found some apps that I forgot I purchased when I actually scrolled through all that bs.

Like the new layout.
Now if only Amazon would update their market. How horrible is that thing am I right?

+1
Amazon's appstore is slow and ugly.