Develop Bugs

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.
Sent from my Samsung Vibrant using the xda-developers app.

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!
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What phone are you using?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

svetius said:
What phone are you using?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
******** FOUND IT ********

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
Sent from my "Wheres my 2.2 Epic 4G" using the XDA App

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!
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

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
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
******** FOUND IT ********
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...
BackToTopic:
+1 - Would also pay for no ads!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Sorry, where are my manners? Official xda app thread is HERE.
good day.

Thanks - my endless search has an ending...
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

[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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Wow, way to troll
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app

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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Keep dreaming hoe
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Crisisx1 said:
Keep dreaming hoe
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this thread will get lock down soon if people keep this up.
:thumbdown:
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
---------- Post added at 04:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:18 AM ----------
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
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Crisisx1 said:
A lot of those are pretty obvious now that the phone has been out for a while thanks anyways tho.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Frustration of the posterior probably is the cause
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

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?
Sent from my Galaxy S3 powered Tapatalk.

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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SGH-T999

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?
Sent from my Galaxy S3 powered Tapatalk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bah. I never thought of going into the phone app. Thanks!
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

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.
Sent from my SGH-T999
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

nice ,thanks :good:

Can you have the vibration for texts separate from pattern for calls?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

Looking for a simliar app for this

trying to find Eularian video magnification app on android but only seem to find one for apple which is called cardiio
http://www.cardiio.com/
this link show you Eularian by the way
http://people.csail.mit.edu/mrub/vidmag/

I totally don't get it

psykhotic said:
I totally don't get it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
pretty difficult to explain but uses logarithm to capture motion

I'm not totally sure but there are a few fitness apps on the market that have this functionality built in. I've never used any of them but remember seeing something about it. Maybe sports tracker (I think? Its the only one that comes to mind)
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

DocHoliday77 said:
I'm not totally sure but there are a few fitness apps on the market that have this functionality built in. I've never used any of them but remember seeing something about it. Maybe sports tracker (I think? Its the only one that comes to mind)
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
they made an app for this apple market i want it for android
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ONZcjs1Pjmk

Did you try contacting the makers of the iOS one?

psykhotic said:
Did you try contacting the makers of the iOS one?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
nope il wait eventually it will come to the android market

Potential malware

As stated above, I did not discover this. Please click on the link and read on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320533

N1M1TZ said:
As stated above, I did not discover this. Please click on the link and read on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320533
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't download it just based on the name of the developer "HORSEMASTER LABS" - As soon as I saw that, I thought "trojan horse" right away. Thanks for the heads up though. That's one malicious app!

EtherealRemnant said:
I wouldn't download it just based on the name of the developer "HORSEMASTER LABS" - As soon as I saw that, I thought "trojan horse" right away. Thanks for the heads up though. That's one malicious app!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Indeed! I thought exactly the same thing!
Sent from my SGH-T999L using xda premium

DocHoliday77 said:
Indenameht exactly the same thing!
Sent from my SGH-T999L using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That being the case with the dev name them i would not DL anything by that dev. Also did a quick look a and they have a few apps all free.

Give me the link to Google Plays Security Team, I will happily send them a email regarding this when I get home, as well as a link to this thread.

That was done already by the op of the ot. The apps have been blocked from the store app earlier.
Sent from my SGH-T999L using xda premium

In case anyone was interested, this was posted on the ot by pulser_g2:
I tested this with Lookout, which is a fairly good Android AV, and it didn't spot it.
I currently have little faith in most mobile AV software...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/...-google-plankton-android-market_n_875865.html shows Google removed the malware, yet https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2012/...the-‘apperhand’-sdk-aka-android-counterclank/ shows their take on it.
Sent from my SGH-T999L using xda premium

DocHoliday77 said:
That was done already by the op of the ot. The apps have been blocked from the store app earlier.
Sent from my SGH-T999L using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Big problem, I can still see them from a PC end in this case. I'd say this means they haven't actually been taken down, but the store only filtered from appearing on the Google Play App.

Looks like the OP of that thread has found another malware: call and SMS stats. Check it out to see his findings. From now on I am going to be very careful with what I download onto my device!
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

Purple Ferret said:
Big problem, I can still see them from a PC end in this case. I'd say this means they haven't actually been taken down, but the store only filtered from appearing on the Google Play App.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, it was like that shortly after the initial find. Considering though that you need the play store app to install any of it though it makes sense that they would just hide it while they investigate it themselves.
If you guys haven't yet, you should read the links pulser_g2 posted. Particularly the avast link. Interesting stuff.
klin1344 said:
Looks like the OP of that thread has found another malware: call and SMS stats. Check it out to see his findings. From now on I am going to be very careful with what I download onto my device!
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks! I probably wouldn't have looked at the op again had you not mentioned it! But it really doesn't surprise me. This is the type of stuff that made me stop allowing anything from Rovio on my phone!
Sent from my SGH-T999L using xda premium

klin1344 said:
Looks like the OP of that thread has found another malware: call and SMS stats. Check it out to see his findings. From now on I am going to be very careful with what I download onto my device!
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is why I always look at all the permissions that an app requests...
Its also a reason why I prefer to get apps from the Amazon Appstore as well - at the bottom of the page you can see every detailed permission the app has. Most things on my phone came from Amazon.

LG Browser

So does anyone know why the G4 didn't come with a browser? I've googled the apk file and downloaded it but when I put install it starts then after a couple seconds it fails. Anyone know why? Or how to install it?
Sent from my LGLS991 using XDA Free mobile app

garcijua said:
So does anyone know why the G4 didn't come with a browser? I've googled the apk file and downloaded it but when I put install it starts then after a couple seconds it fails. Anyone know why? Or how to install it?
Sent from my LGLS991 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably since Chrome is the gold standard AND belongs to Google. You know, like how apple shoves their lesser app down your throat (Safari).

European version has the stock browser
Inviato dal mio LG-H815 utilizzando Tapatalk

Eldwist66 said:
European version has the stock browser
Inviato dal mio LG-H815 utilizzando Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you have it? Any way you can upload the apk?
Sent from my LGLS991 using XDA Free mobile app

It's because of all the Google obsessed fanboys who want their non Nexus phones to be as close to a Nexus as possible and LG catering to them by including less LG apps and more Google apps.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

partylikeaninjastar said:
It's because of all the Google obsessed fanboys who want their non Nexus phones to be as close to a Nexus as possible and LG catering to them by including less LG apps and more Google apps.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nexus phones have never been good enough for me, however, I wouldn't waste my time on the half baked browsers. Google Chrome has everything I need and snycs instantly with all of my phones, tablets and laptops flawlessly.
To each there own. I personally don't need to call anyone names because I am not emotionally charged when I post.

Boston Powers said:
Nexus phones have never been good enough for me, however, I wouldn't waste my time on the half baked browsers. Google Chrome has everything I need and snycs instantly with all of my phones, tablets and laptops flawlessly.
To each there own. I personally don't need to call anyone names because I am not emotionality charged when I post.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Who am I name calling? The existence of Nexus fanboys are a real thing. Whenever geeks are involved, there will be fans and there will be fanboys. Leading up the launch of the G4, a point made about the G4 was that there would be less bloat and more Google which is why the stock LG browser no longer exists and why Chrome is the "stock" launcher.
Nexus fanboys are very vocal when it comes to putting down phones they have no intention of ever buying since it's not a Nexus anyway. You don't see them so much here since this is a phone specific forum, but elsewhere in general Android land, they are there.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

partylikeaninjastar said:
Who am I name calling? The existence of Nexus fanboys are a real thing. Whenever geeks are involved, there will be fans and there will be fanboys. Leading up the launch of the G4, a point made about the G4 was that there would be less bloat and more Google which is why the stock LG browser no longer exists and why Chrome is the "stock" launcher.
Nexus fanboys are very vocal when it comes to putting down phones they have no intention of ever buying since it's not a Nexus anyway. You don't see them so much here since this is a phone specific forum, but elsewhere in general Android land, they are there.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've no need to single out a group of people just because they don't meet my standards or because they act in such a way that makes me emotional.
I like to discuss technology and the caveats they present, without emotion or judgment, but rather with logic and an open mind.

Boston Powers said:
I've no need to single out a group of people just because they don't meet my standards or because they act in such a way that makes me emotional.
I like to discuss technology and the caveats they present, without emotion or judgment, but rather with logic and an open mind.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm simply stating the obvious. And that's great that you love to discuss technology without emotion. Good for you. Nobody called you a fanboy. Nobody called anyone in this thread a fanboy. The question was raised why the stock browser was removed and I gave my opinion on the matter.
Had I said nothing, there would still be fanboys. And if you don't believe "fanboy" is a real thing then you clearly haven't been on the Internet long. Go to any gaming forum and your eyes will be open. On the Android side of things, look for any self proclaimed Samsung knight.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

partylikeaninjastar said:
Who am I name calling? The existence of Nexus fanboys are a real thing. Whenever geeks are involved, there will be fans and there will be fanboys. Leading up the launch of the G4, a point made about the G4 was that there would be less bloat and more Google which is why the stock LG browser no longer exists and why Chrome is the "stock" launcher.
Nexus fanboys are very vocal when it comes to putting down phones they have no intention of ever buying since it's not a Nexus anyway. You don't see them so much here since this is a phone specific forum, but elsewhere in general Android land, they are there.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
partylikeaninjastar said:
I'm simply stating the obvious. And that's great that you love to discuss technology without emotion. Good for you. Nobody called you a fanboy. Nobody called anyone in this thread a fanboy. The question was raised why the stock browser was removed and I gave my opinion on the matter.
Had I said nothing, there would still be fanboys. And if you don't believe "fanboy" is a real thing then you clearly haven't been on the Internet long. Go to any gaming forum and your eyes will be open. On the Android side of things, look for any self proclaimed Samsung knight.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I choose not to go any further with you on this because it negates the OP's thread.

garcijua said:
Do you have it? Any way you can upload the apk?
Sent from my LGLS991 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you can pm me your email, I'll send it to you by mail..
EDIT: Can't find the .apk on my phone, but you can download it with aptoide.. Link: http://m.irvinmiles.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.android.browser/1/9897677/Internet
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Free mobile app

Donald K. said:
If you can pm me your email, I'll send it to you by mail..
EDIT: Can't find the .apk on my phone, but you can download it with aptoide.. Link: http://m.irvinmiles.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.android.browser/1/9897677/Internet
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Below is the APK extractor I use to back up all my apps to Google Drive. It should find your browser, then you can copy it and email it to OP.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asif.apkextractor

Boston Powers said:
Below is the APK extractor I use to back up all my apps to Google Drive. It should find your browser, then you can copy it and email it to OP.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asif.apkextractor
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok I found out what the problem here is... Internet.apk on my phone is a system app so I can't extract it.. But for those who want to have the stock browser, install aptoide, go to this link: http://m.irvinmiles.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.android.browser/1/9897677/Internet and install the stock LG Internet browser.. Sorry for the workaround.
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Free mobile app

So I was actually able to extract the apk from my friends phone but I can't install the app. I get 'application not installed' is it because the G4 isn't rooted? Anyone know a way to bypass if that is the issue?
Sent from my LGLS991 using XDA Free mobile app

So now that we have root how would I go about installing the LG browser?
Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk

So I moved the file to the system/app and its showing in my app drawer but when I try opening it tells me it has stopped. Could it be the permissions? I have them at rw-r-r.
Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk

Why would you want the LG Browser? What more does it give you?
I would think that Chrome should be fine since they included it as the default.

garcijua said:
So I moved the file to the system/app and its showing in my app drawer but when I try opening it tells me it has stopped. Could it be the permissions? I have them at rw-r-r.
Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same error.
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

rawdikrik said:
Why would you want the LG Browser? What more does it give you?
I would think that Chrome should be fine since they included it as the default.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've had the device a few weeks now and clearly the LG browser is more optimized than Chrome. Chrome rapes the battery for unknown reasons.
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk

rawdikrik said:
Why would you want the LG Browser? What more does it give you?
I would think that Chrome should be fine since they included it as the default.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't know the over feel of it I liked a lot. Chrome is nice but I liked the LG browser more it was my main browser and like stated it didn't kill my battery when I surfed. Right now my battery is getting murdered and I'm doing the same things I did with the G3 and it lasted me all day.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk