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I often get a laugh when reading user experiences on xda-developers, and not just from the poster's wit. Some of the typos and spelling mistakes are enough to completely change the context of messages to the point that they're hilarious!
Perhaps the news area on the front page could also include a post-of-the-day/week/whatever as voted by members/moderators? A button could be added to the post-view screen to allow members to vote for a post if it tickles their fancy, and the post with the most votes would be displayed in the news area.
Just a thought.
Keep up the great work everybody - the site still remains THE place to find the answers you need to use/support these awesome devices.
Codenix.
The XDA Developers site is place to make laughs but first to share experiences and help about XDA devices.
I would suggest a Java or similar chat,so we can help eachother live..
Forums are efficient enough for sticky important things,but too slow..for question-answer..more practical
I think chat room can only give more consolidation to the Bigger community related to XDA's.
What do you think about?
Regards,Ser
I've been trying to spelunk through the posts here and put all the salient information in some sort of organized form on the wiki. Hopefully it'll give newcomers and lurkers a good starting point. Also, it should help eliminate some arrogant "we've answered this a thousand times" responses from regulars. In the absence of a good team of moderators, hopefully it will help out.
Check it out here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Excalibur
nice work
Thanks, this will help a lot of people.
Good work!
Cheers.
Excelent summary
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I've been trying to spelunk through the posts here and put all the salient information in some sort of organized form on the wiki. Hopefully it'll give newcomers and lurkers a good starting point. Also, it should help eliminate some arrogant "we've answered this a thousand times" responses from regulars. In the absence of a good team of moderators, hopefully it will help out.
Check it out here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Excalibur
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Kudos!
I think that's a great idea! Keep conversations in the forums that reference a wiki of key information.
Just wanted to say...
Good job. I'm glad someone decided to do this. Keep the posts up to date, that's the only way this thing is even slightly useful. So far, so good, though.
I'll help if you want. Just let me know what to do. Take it easy bro.
P.S. In reference to your message to me the other day. Did you notice the calendar and the clock. Both say something special on the time and dates.
LOL!
beartard said:
I've been trying to spelunk through the posts here and put all the salient information in some sort of organized form on the wiki. Hopefully it'll give newcomers and lurkers a good starting point. Also, it should help eliminate some arrogant "we've answered this a thousand times" responses from regulars. In the absence of a good team of moderators, hopefully it will help out.
Check it out here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Excalibur
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wow thats nice, added to bookmarks
outerdepth said:
Good job. I'm glad someone decided to do this. Keep the posts up to date, that's the only way this thing is even slightly useful. So far, so good, though.
I'll help if you want. Just let me know what to do. Take it easy bro.
P.S. In reference to your message to me the other day. Did you notice the calendar and the clock. Both say something special on the time and dates.
LOL!
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There have been way too many responses here lately that were less than civil to someone looking for help, as if editing a registry key is arcane knowledge that should only be held by a lofty elite. Also, there were plenty of repeat questions that may have been answered 30 pages or so down in the forum. I will tell you that the default google search of the forum is unwise and really doesn't help unless you word things very carefully. At least the "advanced" search lets you limit your search to a particular device's forum. But it's not readily obvious that the text telling you to use it is actually a link.
So, I went back to the beginning of this year to pull stuff out of forum posts for the wiki. I'm sure there was more further back, but I just didn't have the patience to cut through all the crap.
And have at it, brother. It's the community's wiki. I just figured it was time someone "seeded" it.
Sorry for the bump. Just wanted everyone to know that the wiki is being regularly updated now and most, if not all, of the frequently asked questions are there. A wealth of information has been added and some of the areas (like CHome Weather) now have their own pages.
I'm inviting everyone to help keep this up-to-date. I'll be trying to pretty it up and keep everything in some sort of unified style. If you notice anything is missing or needs to be updated, please update it. If you're uncomfortable doing that, just let me know and I'll get right on it.
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Sorry for the bump. Just wanted everyone to know that the wiki is being regularly updated now and most, if not all, of the frequently asked questions are there. A wealth of information has been added and some of the areas (like CHome Weather) now have their own pages.
I'm inviting everyone to help keep this up-to-date. I'll be trying to pretty it up and keep everything in some sort of unified style. If you notice anything is missing or needs to be updated, please update it. If you're uncomfortable doing that, just let me know and I'll get right on it.
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Great Work, Brother.
If you noticed, I now have everything in the stickied thread and will be updating it. That way, people won't have to click a link each time because I know some people are just lazy and would rather have everything in one place.
Your an important addition to this community. Thanks once again.
Again, I will post where it is appropriate to my needs. I would hope the moderators will be gracious enough to allow it. There was more that could have been done than a simple thread closing....
Here is the original POST that has been convoluted and CLOSED. I will break it into paragraphs and augment for clarity. The original was typed on a train on my Dell Streak.... so it was lacking in clarity and depth, not to mention it was all bunched up. It has several elements to it and proper guidance would be greatly appreciated.
My first Tilt 2 got some water damage and no longer has microphone ability.
I have interesting aspirations for this device that do not necessarily depend on a ROM being developed but that part is included. I have been having trouble as of late actually accessing the ROM development and Device Specific locations of these forums... So help and guidance versus being shut down would be nice.
I chose this forum location because I know through reading that many skilled developers traverse this section daily. My situation is not as simple as the Moderator believes.
Here is the Text of my first post.
Can anyone cook me up a rom with no phone stuff? A tilt tablet so to speak. It does everything else perfectly even bluetooth works and will handle calls.
I have another device in use with my Sim.
PART THAT SPECIFICALLY APPLIES TO HERE
I would like to outfit it with TTS and other AUGMENTIVE COMMUNICATIONS for my Autistic boy. A mini computer so to speak. It is already running roms as I am no stranger here.
Maybe Ondrastar can give this a whirl. My Dell Axim is mint but aging in the view of froyo on my Streak and is not suited for the task of mini pc.
PART OF WHY IT ALSO BELONGS HERE - I'm asking for HELP and GUIDANCE from DEVELOPERS (* See below - people who know better than I do of what I might need for the project as a whole) or Someone to contact me that can be responsible for developing WINMO apps that can facilitate specific needs for augmentative communications.
To the Mod & My counterpart in the previous posting....
ROM COOKERS alone are not specifically Developers, However a Developer might also do some ROM Cooking... So this posting does not specifically belong in ROM Development Forums. I'm not looking for script kiddies or simple cookers. I need a skilled coder or several individuals to chime in ..Terminating the processes and all the calls to the phone software and drivers within a mobile device is not something a ROM cooker per se might know.
For example here, makuu has packaged bits of WM 6.5 with all the phone elements removed for the AXIM X51v. These packages in his ROM were Developed by himself and others. They are engineered resources from Microsoft's oem developer release of the ROMS. A developer like makuu would have a better understanding of the need based upon my initial IDEA, which involves DEVELOPING a series of Applications to run on the Tilt 2. In the end a Developer like makuu would have great insight on ROM development to incorporate the applications I need as well.
Conversely Chadster.. here at XDA is just a ROM cooker that slaps other peoples developments together. He would not be helpful for the project as a whole.
Continuing with my Thread...
A nice Rom with no phone apps and no drivers pointing to the radio.... No radio... What have you.* You guys would know better than me.
Any help would be appreciated. Funds are tight. But just ask anyone, I'm not shy with donations.
Thanks for reading.
Please ONLY reply if you are a skilled developer that understands my needs and might have some insight on already developing products designed to work under WM 5 through 6.5.x or if you have advice or guidance to offer to help steer me toward my design goals - I am looking for a ROM as well... but I'm looking for a DEVELOPER FIRST that understands what my design goals are..... Hence the POSTING.
Your previous thread was closed for a reason. This is not the correct place for it.
Please post in the Tilt General / Q&A forum.
This thread has been compiled to offer my advice to users (especially new ones) about using the XDA site. Although there are other longer guides telling users how to use the site, I think it is valid that I give tips based on my experience on the site. This is a Mini guide which means that I will only highlight key information about XDA which may or may not have been explored in different threads.
As I say in all my guides, suggestions are like gold to me and I just want to make my service better. All reasonable comments are welcome. Please PM me if you have any urgent problems. I am sorry if my service is uninvited.
So Enjoy :laugh:
1) Post in the right place! Although it is obvious, it seems many users do not know this. XDA is split up into topics which are then (i like to think) split into 7 key areas.
-General= for all those general comments relating to a topic
-QandA = For any questions you have
- Modifying/Hacking/Unlocking = For more advanced discussion.
- Software Development = Think of it as Discussion about ROMs. Usually only advanced users are allowed here too.
- Themes = As you've probably guessed - for themes.
- Apps & Games = Again pretty self explanatory.
- Another development Place = This is basically another development forum.
Post in your device specific area and your questions will be answered quickly.
2) Is it necessary? Your question has probably been answered before so search for it. If you find nothing go ahead and post your question making sure it is in the right place. If you are clumsy and post in the wrong place or post a duplicate, there is a higher chance you will get trolled and your thread will be closed. This leads onto my next tip.
3) Getting trolled can be part of XDA. It is usually just funny and causes no harm. However when it crosses the line it becomes flaming. This is against the rules and should be reported immediately regardless of who does the flaming. And when you do get trolled, don't feel disheartened. Everyone will get the opportunity when a thread is screaming out asking for a joke to be made. Some users will also get the opportunity to feel the troll.
4) The hierarchy. On XDA as you can see, people have different titles.
- Everyone starts as a junior member. With fewer than 10 posts you will be locked into a CAPTCHA system to stop post spamming and try to teach users the value of a post. You will get the signature ability at 8 posts.
- After 30 posts a junior member evolves into a member.
- After 100 posts a member becomes all powerful and evolves into a senior member.
There is no additional benefit to the post/title change system apart from additional respect from other users.
You then have Recognized Contributors, Recognized Themers and Recognized Developers who are members nominated for their contribution to XDA or the theming section. You will receive development tools, an ad free template of XDA and the development forums when you get this title.
You then Have Elite Recognized Developers who receive gadgets as part of their title.
Next is the Forum Moderators title. These are the kings/queens of the forums. They manage them and keep them squeeky clean.
Then you have senior moderators. They ususally look after the Marketplace.
Then you have Administrators. Each one has their own area.
At the top of it all, Mike Channon the Forum Administrator. He is the 'Bourne Ultimatum' if you like :laugh:5) The thanks system. Give thanks when somebody helps you or when you find a post 'interesting.' Contrary to popular belief, the thanks system holds no actual value on XDA apart from maybe status. Maybe this will be an improvement into XDA; implement the thanks system deeper. To bar up on the thanks meter:
1st bar - 26
2nd bar - 51
3rd Bar - 101
4th bar - 201
5th Bar - 501
6th bar - 1001
7th bar - 2001
8th bar - 5001
9th Bar - 8001
MAX - 10,000
6) Tech Support in the Dev Thread. Many devs do not appreciate PMs for tech support nor posts for tech support. There is a dedicated Q&A forum for that. Put it there.
7) Write clearly and use good english. As someone who speaks 3 languages I know illiteracy is a big problem. Not just for the speakers but for the readers. It is also against the rules. You will get quicker responses and more respect with good english. Posting in other languages is OK as long as the correct english translation is presented. Google Translate will aid you with this. Although this isn't the Rosetta Stone helpline, I am always keen to help. PM me for help if you want to post something and don't know how to articulate it. And with this I move onto my next tip.
8) Give basic info when asking for help. Do not just leave your question without basic background like phone, software, problem etc. Maybe you should consider putting this information in your signature once you gain access to it.
9) Help others too! By helping others you will gain thanks and again: respect.
Thankyou for reading my guide. For a similar guide by the all seeing owl mf2112 check here.
Special Thanks to deedii for all her support.
I have spent quite some time typing this review, please do not troll. All suggestions on the other hand are more than welcome. Please hit 'thanks' if you appreciate my massive effort. Sorry if this is not something you wanted. Even though the guide is long, I call it mini because it does not cover everything.
NOTE: Sometimes I find myself on XDA in the early hours of the morning providing the best possible. I sometimes do not pay attention and will get angry quickly. I never mean any disrespect to anyone. If I do cross the line I am sorry in advance. Please PM me and bring my comment to my attention. I will issue an apology ASAP. Even though many advanced XDA users have disappointed me I will always offer XDA the best. I am always trying to be as nice as possible regardless of what people do to anger me so feel free to ask for help with anything.
You need to change the bit about making a signature. You've said that when you hit 30 posts you can make one, but it's when a user gets 8 posts. But can be done right from the start if using the xda app
Velcro. What a rip off!
This is good, I think it will be useful especially for people using the app and not the website. I use XDA mostly on the pc so I don't think about how things look from the XDA app viewpoint as much.
I will review it again over coffee in a bit and then edit this post with any suggestions. Thanks! :good:
OK. Thanks again. I want to offer some ideas but not write them out so you can write them without altering the character of it too much. I am also trying to consider the length to avoid the Too Long;Didn't Read issue.
For part 1, your area list is correct for the XDA General Discussion forums, but not for the device forums. You might consider incorporating the device specific forums such as General, Q&A, Accessories, Themes and Apps, Development, and Original Development. Not all devices will have all sections depending on how new the device is and how well supported.
For part 4, you might also include "and Recognized Developers" in the first line and "or the development forums." at the end of the line.
For part 7, posting in other languages is ok but an English translation must also be provided. Best effort or a Google Translate is ok.
mf2112 said:
This is good, I think it will be useful especially for people using the app and not the website. I use XDA mostly on the pc so I don't think about how things look from the XDA app viewpoint as much.
I will review it again over coffee in a bit and then edit this post with any suggestions. Thanks! :good:
OK. Thanks again. I want to offer some ideas but not write them out so you can write them without altering the character of it too much...
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Thankyou very much. I am getting to work!
KidCarter93 said:
You need to change the bit about making a signature. You've said that when you hit 30 posts you can make one, but it's when a user gets 8 posts. But can be done right from the start if using the xda app
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Thanks yet again.
KidCarter93 said:
You need to change the bit about making a signature. You've said that when you hit 30 posts you can make one, but it's when a user gets 8 posts. But can be done right from the start if using the xda app
Velcro. What a rip off!
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The signature on the app and the signature on the site are separate. You can set the app signature right away but not the site signature.
mf2112 said:
The signature on the app and the signature on the site are separate. You can set the app signature right away but not the site signature.
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That's what I was saying, but didn't word the last bit very well
Sent from my Sony Xperia S using XDA Premium
"Knowledge is power" = Read, Read, Read!
Great insight on the hierarchy.
Good job
I cannot make the title of this specific thread capitals for some reason. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. (if any :laugh
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I cannot make the title of this specific thread capitals for some reason. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. (if any :laugh
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Well, given that it is a mini guide, no capitals might be appropriate. :laugh: :victory: :silly:
I hate to create a somewhat unnecessary post but I have to agree with you. I just thought that capitals attract more attention but maybe lower case seems more appropriate. Wondering if i should change all guides to lower case.
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