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[Android Software Development] Slagathor:
Let's talk ON-topic!

Please refrain yourself from talking offtopic. This whole conversation will be over when the demo-video will be uploaded, including shortage of funding (!). It's annoying reading 3 pages of the same offtopic thingy.
[Android Software Development] :
We did finished the brute form of the UI for dialer/contacts today. Still some layout glitches need to be fixed and other small things like fixing flickering buttons or adding some nice animations. As for message app tomorrow will be ready. In anycase we should have the video for you on Wednesday. Cheers!
[Android Software Development] SignalX:
perfect UI!

thanks Team! and cant wait for them!!

cheers,

SX
[Android Software Development] kmelkon:
im waiting for the video :(
[Android Software Development] :
I'm waiting for it more then anyone knowing that when people will see it my budget problem will begin to fade :(
[Android Software Development] kmelkon:
it will fade man .. just relax .. and prepare your video and you will see .. don't worry ...
[Android Software Development] twisted3313:
Can't wait for this the rom should be promising it'll be just like a windows phone should be out by Friday
[Android Software Development] :
the ROM is a different part of the project just like the wp UI. It is not all about wp :) .
[Android Software Development] topgeardave:
One piece of advice. For the messaging app please include an option to send messages longer than 3 pages before converting to mms. This is why I use handcent more than any other stock messaging client
[Android Software Development] :
Yep we looked at that and other apps features. Will finish it AOSP. Right now were busy with getting UI done for the video. Some glitches are very troublesome and harder to fix then I thought :( :(.
[Android Software Development] Felimenta97:
You meant ASAP? Anyway, good luck.
[Android Software Development] :
well have a bad news, have to change name of the project ...received a trademark infringement warning for using the name Sky in SkyD

Have any suggestions for names?
[Android Software Development] yamandude:
oh .. that's bad ... well ,, how bout

--------------- BLAZE UI ----------------

:D
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
ClouD UX

~ Mr. Z
[Android Software Development] bartoloandre98:
Ember UI

Sent from my SGS2 powered by cm9 love
[Android Software Development] :
UX seems nice, perhaps Cloud could do as well. Anyway I emailed back the attorney who sent the notification. Who knows perhaps with some small adjustments we can keep the name. Obviously for non disclosure agreements I cannot say what we discuss :)
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
Well, I hope you end up being able to name it whatever you want :-). But i'm more than willing to come up with more name ideas if you ever need them :-)

~E.R.A.
[Android Software Development] rosswaa:
I wouldn't worry about the name if I were you and actually produce something

Just saying u do a lot of talk and not much else
[Android Software Development] Felimenta97:
He's working a lot, with another full time dev group. I would worry about the name (a process can end with EVERYTHING), but not THAT much.

And were is our video? It wasn't due Wednesday ( today)? Or my English became horrible out of sudden?
[Android Software Development] navjot94:
So far we have zero proof that this project is going to produce a real product. You can't expect donations when you have been working on something for this long with "paid devs" and nothing to show for it.
[Android Software Development] medicjunKie:
Exactly what i think.
[Android Software Development] :
Actually until we fix some aspects of the infringement issue I won't post that video. Those donations could be perceived as income and the paying share and fee for damages will be justified. Sorry. As much as I want those donations and to show you proof, the fact that I will have to potentially go to court doesn't seem too good to me. Right now I have to stay without money as much as that hurts.
[Android Software Development] viteq:
I don't know if it is a matter of impatience. I'm following this topic since february and I'm still waiting for something more (not much, a little more) than only words and new dates of release.

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[Android Software Development] mohitster:
Fluid UI :D
[Android Software Development] Paradoxxx:
Okies. Send an application in your website for the ROM ;).

Maybe I could help a bit. Enjoy ! :cool:
[Android Software Development] nozzla:
Would be nice to hear from some of your paid devs on here. Maybe that would give a little more confidence?! All we here are set backs in the main.
[Android Software Development] :
That could be done. Not an issue.
[Android Software Development] Hikari:
Would love to be a tester. I have a GT540 and a Motorola Defy
[Android Software Development] leolawliet:
I'll check back in about a month, I like what I see so far.
[Android Software Development] pjames:
looks good. can't wait for the final product.
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
Just thought of something lol.

Keep it "Skyd UX" but pronounce it Skid.

Like spelling Cool, "Kool"

Just an idea lol
[Android Software Development] :
Doesn't work that way. :)

Perhaps adding another letter. Like SkydX or another version like Skadi(Norse goddess of winter and hunt)
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
I know I know lol. Skadi UX is cool btw. I like that.

~E.R.A.
[Android Software Development] amelo007:
Exactly what is holding the video back? And please, no bullsh*t..
[Android Software Development] Slagathor:
+1
[Android Software Development] Bilgets:
how do you pronounce this? when i see this i read it as sky duck :o but noproblem, its cool anyway..
[Android Software Development] bartoloandre98:
Skajde

Sent from my SGS2 powered by cm9 love
[Android Software Development] leolawliet:
God I hope this works on GB and ICS
[Android Software Development] mucking4on:
+1
[Android Software Development] watsonism:
this.
[Android Software Development] rosswaa:
Call it skyd pronounced skid, seeing as it is a skid in the boxers of android

Looking more like donation hunters than anything else so far

If it does get done then cool but Iv been following this since it was conceived and it looks like its staying that way
[Android Software Development] The Archangel:
For all your people that think the ui is bs, here look at this, testing the sms app.
[Android Software Development] ronii1123:
Can't wait :) Everything looks great. I'm sure this'll be worth the wait!
[Android Software Development] navjot94:
SMS is 90% done? That doesn't look like the pictures from the OP at all...Sorry but this project has been going on for months now and with "paid" devs, we'd think that you'd be farther along by now. Especially when the op complains about donations every other post
[Android Software Development] The Archangel:
There's a little bug with the ui showing up on some devices, mine happened to have that bug.

Have you ever built something like this from scratch? This stuff takes a while, paid dev or not.

Unless you personally have donated money or are paying the project, you shouldn't be complaining over something you have nothing to do it, this goes for everyone.
[Android Software Development] Archer:
Let's keep it friendly and constructive guys, or just don't post.
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
Thank you :)

Its people that rush devs that irritate me. Its done, when its done, and you aren't entitled to it just because you saw a preview of it once.

I'm very much looking forward to the progress of this project, and hope it continues to go well. I'm always willing to help out any way I can, so give me a shout! (I can find almost any bug, no matter how small it is :) #justsayin)

~ Mr. Z
[Android Software Development] Felimenta97:
Take a look guys:

For everyone *****ing, the app is done. As said by RedDrake, the UI still doesn't appear on some devices ( my case, for example) but SMS app is there.

@RedDrake I won't send messages to test, due personal problems. Just in extreme case. I will stick to XS until then

Edit: forgot to mention that I'm with a Xperia S, GB
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
Awesome.

~ Mr. Z
[Android Software Development] Surpass:
It looks nice, but the tiny search icon looks a bit squashed. I hope that'll be improved.

Anyway, this looks like a great project! I've been closely following it and I will be in the future. :D

Sent from my Nexus S
[Android Software Development] Felimenta97:
As I said, the UI has bugs with my device. There is a change that with on of the few testers it worked, but we need to wait and see.
[Android Software Development] giannisgx89:
Guys i saw the video and you'll see it very soon too!

I'm really exited. The design is exactly as i gave it to them, the colors are the same.

It works as i was thinking it should. Well done!!!

Of course there are some little "bugs"/not finished parts but that's not an issue.

It took the dev so little time to make the app look this good.
[Android Software Development] Hikari:
well, please lead us to that video...
[Android Software Development] giannisgx89:
I saw an early preview of the video.

The final would be up soon.
[Android Software Development] twisted3313:
I have no hope for you guys but good luck.. I'll check it out if it comes out o and I think skyx ui looks way kooler

Fyi...sense 4.0 is the cleanest
[Android Software Development] Felimenta97:
It's a matter of opinion. I think Timescape UI is way better
[Android Software Development] giannisgx89:
And i think Skyd UX will be the best cause it will include all those design by default with better graphics than original and with many improvements.

Also don't forget about the themes too. ;)
[Android Software Development] navjot94:
I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but there should be some sort of rule against projects like these. I've seen projects before that have raised tons of money from people and then not come out with anything. People that are donating should not do so until we know that this project is headed somewhere. And judging by the second post it seems like the project is pretty far along, yet we don't have any proper proof. We were promised a video earlier but never got it. So please just give us a screenshot or something so we can be assured that there is development going on. And sorry if I cone as "self entitled". Quite frankly I don't think that I will even use this UI as I am a fan of the stock UI. I just don't want to see people get swindled out if money by this project.
[Android Software Development] :
I see the natives are getting restless. :rolleyes:

Here is an inside view of the dialer/contacts app. Guys don't share, don't upload anywhere else. When final video will be ready I will upload to YouTube. Hope this thing calms all of you down.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3026130/VID_20120513_150217.3gp :)
[Android Software Development] Felimenta97:
Thanks RedDrake. One thing I noticed is that when you touch the contact, it just add the number to the dialer. It should display the contact info, just like every other app.
[Android Software Development] :
I know, a little more things to be fixed before final release. While we can finish the brute form of apps quite quick, all the finishing touches can take a while, and sometimes more then expected. It is the final work that makes the difference between good or bad apps. So we will like to take our time.

And about the donations:

1. If you think or want this project to come to life and you wish to support us you're more then welcomed. I take no obligations and make no promises but in the end loyal fans will be rewarded. After all it's a nice thing to do.

2. If you don't believe in this project and you don't think will ever come to reality then don't donate and don't post bad stuff about it. Making good apps takes time and as I said sometimes longer then expected, either due to bugs or other issues(like that TM warning). In any case if you don't donate you have nothing to loose.
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
If you ask it, it'd be better to lock the thread until this is ready :/

People are impatient, and that is going to lead to more frustration than anything. I'm sure any senior mod is willing to keep in contact w/ you, to know when to re-open it. Just a suggestion though...

Remember, XDA-Developers is about devs sharing w/ one another in a positive and productive manner. Not yelling, flaming, and other non-sense.

~ Mr. Z
[Android Software Development] :
:( that's bad either way. Need extra funds to continue once current funds run out(and they are very close to running out) and donations will be nice. On the other hand keeping this open just seems to attract bad things.
[Android Software Development] zanderman112:
Double edged sword it seems :(

~ Mr. Z
[Android Software Development] :
This thread could really require some cleaning. I don't want to lock it down but it can't go on like this.
[Android Software Development] nozzla:
What happened to your devs coming on here?
[Android Software Development] :
They said next week. :( I can give you my main dev website if you wish to see who he is.

Oh and launched indiegogo campaign again. http://igg.me/p/95813?a=392109 . Please share if you support
[Android Software Development] Chaosz-X:
Yes, I got his point ;) But as you said, I'll gladly donate when the vids look like the pictures in the OP.
[Android Software Development] rosswaa:
U want 7.5k, have no donations and still asking for donations? Hmmmmm

If this is a genuine project Is it worth it? There's a thing i heard " you have to spend money to make money"

Not " you have to spend other peoples money to make yourself more money"

Maybe this thread should be locked
[Android Software Development] Slagathor:
@TheRedDrake

Your website www.wp7android.com has malware integrated in its site/code (ad.adbull.com). Also I wish you the best of luck with Skyd UI, you set yourself some very high goals. Apparently you need 7000 (or 7500?) dollars to become a company and pay the staff while having no product. Maybe you should look at how Microsoft and Apple have been built... I think the best way to go here is to listen to you customer.

Peace out!
[Android Software Development] Paradoxxx:
Can't wait to see this video.

Sent from my i9100. No HyDrOG3NICS? No SWAGG..
[Android Software Development] xriderx66:
I don't get why people who haven't donated are worried if this is real or not. This is not some app that can be easily made. It's a entire UI. It obviously takes time. A set date can go wrong any day, bugs appear etc. If you've donated you have all rights to complain about it not being here and no proof etc. If you haven't you should just shut the hell up and let the devs do the work.

Someone get a mod in here and clean this up.
[Android Software Development] fcb13:
Video Preview? :O

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g_zCZ9YKkc
[Android Software Development] Felimenta97:
And Red Drake asked to do not upload to youtube yet. He said he would do that by himself. And I think that isn't his profile
[Android Software Development] Meltus:
You clearly have no idea how many people have attempted this.

I've seen at least 5 or so projects attempting fully customised UI's over the years and not a single one has ever been completed.

I hope this one does get finished but I wouldn't hold my breath.
[Android Software Development] leolawliet:
Take down the video, he asked that no one upload any of it
[Android Software Development] xriderx66:
And YOU clearly have no idea how RedDrake's dev. team is working. I understand many have tried and all of them so far have failed, which does put a doubt into your mind that this has a slim chance of succeeding. What I'm trying to say is instead of posting useless comments on why it isn't up yet etc. Why not contribute a little, positive comments, get the thread positive. Even if you can't donate, there's no need to put down the developers.

*sorry, I re-read my first sentence and I think I came off a bit rude.
[Android Software Development] fcb13:
Its not mine..i just found it on youtube though a google search
[Android Software Development] kaos1211:
All this complaining is not helpful even though all this donation talk also doesn't help. I have been following this for a while now and if I'm wrong I so apologize but I remember him saying that it was also stand alone apps not just a ui, to kill two birds with one stone wouldn't it be easier to release apps that are finished to gain revenue? That way people have something to play with and not just photos, therefore stops the flaming and like I said raises revenue to continue the project. But as of now one side *****es about project not moving along while the other wants donations without anything tangible. Again just my humble opinion if I'm wrong i do indeed apologize
[Android Software Development] Meltus:
You're right, I don't. I don't want to seem negative or pessimistic, I'm just trying to be realistic is all. I understand how much of a difficult task it is to completely redesign and code a new UI, which is why no one has ever succeeded before. My intention wasn't to put down the developers in any way (I sure as hell couldn't code a UI from scratch!), but to simply point out that I've seen these things fail many times in the past so it's best not to get your hopes up premetutely :)

I didn't intend to offend anyone, apologies if I did!
[Android Software Development] phonephoenix:
You shouldn't have to apologize for constructive criticism. This isn't a finished product and there is no incentive to donate yet. There are a lot of things that can still go wrong. And even still it is unheard of to donate to an unfinished product.

Counting on donations from this thread alone is a horrible business model. How many unique donations are you expecting from Xda? 50? 100? If they all donate at twice the suggested Retail value (5.00) that's only 500 dollars. Is that lack of 500 dollars worth sell the project to someone else? No of course not.

You're not selling to just XDA users and please don't pressure us into donating especially without a video or a beta. I hope you are marketing to others be it on other android forums or through social media. You can call me ignorant for having a lack of developer insight. But you know what? I'm a consumer. It's my money and I should spend it with my own interests. Sorry Red Drake, you are a brilliant developer but there is a business side to this as well.
[Android Software Development] :
I see this is getting out of control.

First.

1. You do realise that the pics in OP are pure concepts right?

2. We are trying to make it identical to them but that takes time.

3. I just showed you a video with the actual app running in the emulator. Would you be more happy if it was on a device even if it was the same thing? Or you are in the mood to just complain and ***** around.

4. There are people who got the apps to test, UI working or not. You saying that their lying?

5. You care only about the UI? What about the apps themselves? You know those functions that actually do something that you want. Like seeing calendar,browsing, dialing and so on. Even if I show you that the other apps exist without that nice UI you will still say this project is dead. We only started work on the UI just to show you something nice. But obviously you don't appreciate our work, our time and our passion.

Second

1. If you want to donate then do it.

2. If you don't then just shut up and leave. You obviously never had to pay devs, you obviously never had people complain about your project. I bet you didn't manage to raise even 100$ from sources other then your mommy and daddy.

Third

About the smart ass dev chaos: Yes every dev can make those modified UI elements. Completely true. However not every dev can make them good. It's like this, every musician can make modified pop music. Completely true. But not every musician can make good modified pop music. You are clearly a junior developer. A senior one would never say something like this. My dev got pissed of when he saw the comment. You were moking his work.

P.S. will PM archer to clean this entire thread. This can't go on like this.
[Android Software Development] The Archangel:
Oooooh dam red, preach on my brother.
[Android Software Development] phonephoenix:
I've made over 15,000 dollars in sales selling unlocked smartphones without mommy and daddy. I'm in the process of setting up a charity to collect unused 2nd hand phones and donate the money to charity. I have people ask me some of what you would call the simplest questions. I have people asking me for instructions on how to use a smartphone. I do not complain and I love helping my customers because I know they have little insight on smartphones. But my success is obviously not the point. I was only trying to help you. Obviously you have never been into a business because you have incredibly thin skin. You had better market your product to other sites because the marketplace is where you're going to make the most money.

I don't know what you're talking about in your first point, I just wanted to support Meltus for speaking his mind. Good luck with you though buddy. Obviously, constructive criticism hits a nerve.

BTW how much did you raise on indiego go. Did you reach your ridiculous goal of 10,000 dollars by March 21?? Before you removed the page I saw you had less than 300...
[Android Software Development] Fasty12:
Thanks for your work Red, i look forward to the finished product :)
[Android Software Development] :
Finally someone who doesn't complain or make bad comments. You're in the closed beta if you're interested. Loyal fans will be rewarded.
[Android Software Development] mohitster:
This thread is in urgent need to be locked down until RedDrake has something substantial to show off.
[Android Software Development] Archer:
Thread closed - PM sent to OP.
[Android Software Development] Felimenta97:
Wait for it's release. Somewhere in March or April.
[Android Software Development] :
Btw third post has a blog now. Check.it out

Sent from my HTC Amaze 4G
[Android Software Development] eksajlee:
Awesome idea! Hope it gonna work as good as it looks!:D

Can also test it on: Samsung Galaxy Spica, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy SII, Asus Transformer, HTC Hero, Samsung Gio, Samsung Galaxy Note ;)
[Android Software Development] punshkin:
:O when i was here yesterday this thread had 6 posts

cant wait to see more of your apps. you wanna tease us with another concept art?
[Android Software Development] taob:
Looking forward to trying this out on my Desire Z.
[Android Software Development] :
Will reupload pic when I get home

Sent from my HTC Amaze 4G
[Android Software Development] sergioalvarezmac:
This is really cool, and it will be great in my Nexus One.

I'm waiting with expectation.

P.S. I`m using ssLauncher too, wich is great, until this become reality.
[Android Software Development] :
Ok guys pic looks fine now. Check it out :D

Sent from my HTC Amaze 4G
[Android Software Development] sotmax:
desire s,hd2,sensation,atrix beta test available......
[Android Software Development] JazzyCarr0t:
Not sure if this is going to make it to the HTC Aria because of the limited hardware but I have an HTC Inspire 4G to beta test this. Always wanted a WP-like UI with Android OS. :)
[Android Software Development] cocoabro:
I'd love to test on my Thunderbolt, but I'm sure the RIL will somehow screw it up like everything else. In all seriousness, I can't wait for this! Donation will be coming once there's a bit more progress...
[Android Software Development] Trekfan422991:
$30 to you guys!!! keep up the great work. dont let the vision die!!!

Sent from my LG Thrill 4G...
[Android Software Development] sageDieu:
Samsung Mesmerize, beta tested wp7a, would love to do the same here

Sent from my ICS SCH-i500
[Android Software Development] stenzor:
I don't know much about Android development yet, but I would love to help out with some design work.. I am competent with Photoshop and Illustrator and can do vector art. I'd love to do some art for this project in my spare time so PM me if you'd like to see samples of my work!