yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[About XDA developers] prototype7:
Great idea for a thread. I saw a very good post by FallenSpartan that really helped explain in the old mod requests thread, but I can't find it, must have been deleted. Anyways, the bottom line is, the person on the other side that computer could be anyone. For all you know, they could barely be able to speak English, or even have a mental disability . People need to be a little more understanding, trolling and flaming will only frustrate people and confuse them even more. A polite but pointed request to search next time and that the information is out there along with a link to it would be ideal in my opinion. The new users might not entirely grasp the concept of what's going on and how to easily search, and that information isn't exactly readily available. I know it is out there, but speaking from personal experience, I didn't go anywhere outside of my device's forum for quite some time after joining, not that I didn't know how to do those things. Point is, while the idea of searching and finding information for yourself is commonplace to you, it may not be to new users, and I don't think the importance of finding your own information is stressed enough for new members. While you may get angry and feel the need to rant and flame, it won't be nearly as effective at changing the way people act compared to a polite and firm request with the info attached, and possibly even what you did to find the information.
[About XDA developers] KidCarter93:
@cascabel & nitubhaskar - I used to find that reporting would work, especially considering that's what the mods always say is the best option rather than dealing with it yourself, but if I was to report all those who were report worthy, I'd never get anything else done lol.

Plus, the way I see it, if someone gets reported and a mod deals with it, there's generally no explanation as to why their post was wrong. Doing it in such a way that I do, it tells them what others tell them but seems to stick in their mind more because of the way it was written.

@sgt. meow - I guess with your forum being a fairly quiet forum, there's generally no need to do more than you do, as in such a forum people like that are really easy to notice and take action against if needed.

@prototype - I saw that post by FS aswell and I do agree with what he said. It could quite easily be a disabled person or someone with learning difficulties etc. but as of the time of the rants, I don't think about that because I just think about the fact they've constantly done the wrong thing.

Maybe I should put more consideration into things like that, but I just don't.

And while I do kind of agree that some people may be more open to listening if you actually help them out, as said above, in my experience ranting works.

It's not as if I rant at people all the time. That's truly not the case. The majority of the time I'll either help them in the thread by directing them to the right course of action or I'll PM them. It's only in certain situations that I feel a rant is actually necessary, whether others agree with that or not.

I've been approved by Snowflake. Jealous? :p
[About XDA developers] Deadly:
Actually you are right.. it helps them if we say what wrong they did and also give info what they asked in same post.. but I hope they won't feel that, even if he/she did made a wrong/ mistake they will get the quick info they need without any effort kinda feeling..

About mods not giving info on why they delete posts /lock threads.. well considering their busy work I guess its understandable..

But our forum mod The-Captain always kindly leaves a note for user as far as I have seen.. and I send PM only after I inform the newbie most of the times.. so both deeds are done.. lesson reached and reported :)

About your ranting...

Lol.. no way.. as far as I have seen your posts.. well your patience is pretty high.. ocassionally I have seen you going angry.. otherwise you are kind enough to give info and inform them of their mistakes.. well that's my observation.. excluding your device forum though;)

Sent from the MUST have app!
[About XDA developers] anasdcool71:
It's in the XDA rules to be nice to other members, whether new or old. So even if noob posts a warez content i never flame or troll him. Yeah, i do wanna give him a scolding but i don't. I'm gonna simply report it. Yes, i do sometimes post a reply or give him a PM, requesting him to remove the content with a link to the rules.

If a user dosen't search :-

Suppose a noob has bricked his phone, and creates a thread asking for help. In many cases of not searching, i advise users to search, but in these particular cases, i give 'em a link to the specific thread too.

If someone (racially) discriminates another user, i simply report him/her. Flaming him with sarcastic remarks might earn me a few thanks, (maybe) suppress the guy down, but it still isn't good for two reasons - one, as it's against the rules, two, as it proves that you're not a bit different from the user.

||I'm just a PM away for help||
[About XDA developers] SXUsr:
How I respond depends on a new users thread, if it's to ask something particular then I'll either not reply or provide a link that's related or helps directly, if it's a new thread asking "how to root", how to unlock the boot loader", "how to install this ROM", "what's the best ROM" (there's at least 20+ threads asking that or similar in the Arc section in the last month or two) or asking about something in an existing thread that they could have just asked their question in, then I tend to be a bit more, how shall I say this, sarcastically direct :silly:, which some People take on the chin, and if they get it then I'll try to be more helpful, but you get the odd one or two who take umbrage then want to argue, needless to say I don't help that kind of user.

People joining here should be of a certain aptitude to begin imo and willing to learn, I'm much more inclined to help a user who has shown a bit of initiative but a lot are just sheer lazy and the amount of things that get asked that could be answered in the stickys amazes me.

But then you still get senior members who act like they've never been here before also, so I'm the same with them too. :angel:
[About XDA developers] prototype7:
Your ranting works. That's because you've already told them what they're screwing up multiple times and just need to get it into their heads that they can't keep doing whatever they're doing. Ranting without giving any reasoning or advice isn't so effective.
[About XDA developers] Prawesome:
I mention what they did wrong and just report it or send a pm to a moderator...Don't like making the situation worse

I got transformed into a potato while writing this post..
[About XDA developers] GaboWinter:
Well, I always try to understand the situation of the user, I mean on the SGSII forums,for example, I've recognize some users that always post questions instead of search even if the answer it's on the previous page, to them, I ask nicely to search but also I remember that me or some other user told him yet that please follow the rules and search before of post.

In the case of the total newbie users, mostly, I guide them to the thread, post or forum that they need but also, I mention that the rules are clear and need start to search before.

Sometimes I do the recomendation of put (in the next post that they do) where they search or how, if they do it yet, in that way we can give a better help (maybe it's not searching by the right terms or something like that)

I'm totally hate the flame to an user, when I see a post that could be the probably cause of a flame war I report it ASAP. And also, when I see someone flaming I ask nicely to stop because it's against the rules.

Sent from Nyarlathothep's SGSII..."Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn"
[About XDA developers] loneagl:
What I do when users keep posting ETAs/refuse to oblige when told politely - I usually post a image showing what I mean.e.g.facepalm for repeated ETA.it seems to work because-

1.the user seems embarrassed on seeing an actual expression of a person in the image e.g.facepalm.

2.more effective than a wall of post.

3.stands out, no need to read.

4.based on same principle of pie-diagrams, frequency polygons, bar diagrams - more attractive, more efficient.

"your lips move, but I cannot hear what you're saying..."
[About XDA developers] KidCarter93:
Bumping for mods/admins to get involved ;)
[About XDA developers] anasdcool71:
I don't think they will.

||I'm just a PM away for help||
[About XDA developers] KidCarter93:
I don't think they will either, but it's worth a try.
[About XDA developers] NeoS:
And it seemed to work, that bump.

On topic:

Simply abide the rules. If you see someone breaking the rules (e.g. posting warez, flaming, spamming, etc) report it, using the "!" button on the post. The report will be picked up by a moderator and will be registered, in case we need to review afterwards. Of course, if it's a minor offence, a PM to a mod is ok too.

But how to deal with new users who just ask alot of questions and don't know our "netiquette"?

Try a calm approach and tell them to use the Search function ALOT.

Just remember one thing and live by it: We all were newbs at one time.

Good to see this discussion, shows people care. :)
[About XDA developers] Woody:
Big multiquote coming in 3, 2, 1....

Using common courtesy will go leaps and bounds to remedy the situation. People sometimes

do need

a not-so-gentle nudging on how things work, but also a simple Please and Thanks can go much further. Otherwise if you flame them for posting something that has been asked just a few pages back, this place can get the mob mentality and all of a sudden, that one comment has turned into 4 pages of dribble that usually has to be cleaned by us and sometimes results in infractions for 1 or more members. Nobody wants that, right?

****The one thing that everyone should do is put on their way-back-hats and remember is when they were first tinkering with their phone and messed something up. Do you remember that Panic Mode your were in? :crying::eek: Palms all sweaty, reading 5-6-7 pages at a time. Thinking that you just bricked your $600usd device. It sucks big time. I've been there many times (long ago ;))

We generally try to leave a message as to why a thread was closed or moved. It isn't really a rule but again more of a common courtesy.

Also, The-Captain That guy is a class act. Nice, friendly and efficient. :good::good::good:

Actually it isn't in the rules to be nice per se. But Rule #10 does say,

******

Giving a link is great and I do it all the time. But where does that cross the line of you doing their searching for them. I find if it is obscure enough, i will give a link, but the Department of Redundancy Department questions don't get such treatment, if you know what I mean.

I have done this more often than not. A simple picture can change the whole attitude of the thread. But not some stupid meme that has a personal attack or durogotory in any manner. I have one picture of a kid sticking a butter knife into a wall outlet and it say "nOOb" on it. Something as simple as that can change the tone and the OP wil make light of it and figure out where he went wrong. Sometimes not though and I have had it backfire on me a few times as well. But then in my next post, I would gently explain why I posted a picture and then guide them in the right direction. Some people tend to remember the visual, so the next time they want to start a thread, they may in-fact remember my picture and not the 4 pages of flaming they received.

Now you have an SM and FSM.

Edit::: One thing that I forgot to mention was the shear numbers we have here. At any given time there are between 35 & 50k users online. That's huge. If you Google anything about mobile/tablets, XDA is almost always at the top and at the very least top 5. That is some tough numbers we're dealing with.
[About XDA developers] anasdcool71:
That's really a big multi-quote! And quite a big explanation!!

||I'm just a PM away for help||

---------- Post added at 08:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:51 AM ----------

I suppose it is under rule #2.5. And also under rule #10, as you stated.

||I'm just a PM away for help||
[About XDA developers] lovethepumpkin:
New help with phone

I am new to this forum and i am trying to find someone that can help me i have the CDMA worshop and i am trying to use my HTC EVO 4g on verizons prepaid 50 unlimited plan. I have a vanity phone number and I want to keep that number i have already put his HTC Evo to metro PCS but i want better service and when i have the phone on Metro i couldnt recieve picture messaging and could not get on the internet i would really apprciate if someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2RACER:
Hallo!

I am ZTE Racer II user and i am looking for roms.

1 year of researching and no custom rom available on the net?!?

It was wierd,but that's it.

No roms.

So I need help with developing custom rom for this device,plz!!!

Thanks ahead!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rymate1234:
You'll need to have some experience of linux and compiling from source, and knowledge on your phone's internal hardware. You might also need knowledge on the Android platform.

You'll also need to figure out how to get clockworkmod recovery on your phone :)

Good luck!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2RACER:
A little HELP?

Well ,I am not so good at that stuff ,but i want to have custom ROM.

That's why I ask for someone to make me a custom ROM.

Here is a link of the stock Rom I am using now.

www .4shared .com/zip/wNcQoJ9j/STOCK_ROM.html

I prefer MIUI custom ROM

And I installed this ROM via clockwork mod recovery and I'm using it right now.

Thank you ahead!

And I'm sorry the forum does not allow me to post the link because I'm new user!

(Just delete the space in the link)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cammykool:
Is it possible and can someone do it?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manasgirdhar:
atleast wait for android 4.2 to be released first?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cammykool:
im using the 4.2 gapps package
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] player911:
You mean like Tablet mode? Android Apps depend on screen DPI to determine which app mode to display. The launcher won't switch into Tablet mode unless you manually alter your DPI or use a series of hacks.

Changing the DPI only requires root access but will seriously screw with your Play Store compatibility and NOT recommended.

Both are readily available on our N7's now. I recommend using a custom rom that has options for Tablet Mode. I use EOS Rom. Paranoid Android is another popular one.

[UPDATE]

After Googleing up some images, it appears the Nexus 10 will sport the same homescreen that we have on our N7 except it has a row of 9 icons instead of our 7.

[] [] [] ( ) [] [] [] vs [] [] [] [] ( ) [] [] [] []

Not really that big of a deal. And it appears it only does this in landscape... as portrait seems to use the 7 icon layout like we have now.

You COULD just use Apex like the rest of us and create your own custom layout. I personally use 8x7 icon grid size for both landscape and portrait so that when I rotate, all of my icons and widgets are the same and not disheveled. Using 8x9 in portrait is VERY tight and you are forced to hide your App Labels because they run into each other so much. It looks VERY cramped and not good at all. 8x7 is the MAX grid size that works for both portrait and landscape.
[HTC Sensation] seki750:
Hi, 4EXT Recovery Updater( I used it for setting ) offers me a new version of 4EXT recovery, should i flash it, or it will ****up my phone? :D
[HTC Sensation] Rajan_96:
Nah you'll be fine flashing it. You can check the known bugs but there shouldn't be any. Running the latest version now and it's all good
[HTC Sensation] seki750:
Thanks, I want just be sure before flashing it.
[HTC Sensation] realsis:
I always update to their latest versions. It's all good never had trouble even with test builds
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
The new versions are well tested so should be no problem!
[HTC Sensation] hedifezai:
I am always up to date with 4ext and it works very well. Never had problems with it.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
me too.never have any problems with updating
[HTC Sensation] ahmedrzvi:
4EXT recovery touch v.1.0.0.5 RC9 build:40 it say's highlighted in red and says testing? shall i download and update RC9 OR RC8? currently i am on RC7...
[HTC Sensation] ulfarnir:
Since I'm cautious, I installed RC8. But in general, also the test build should be ok. You can check the mentioned bugs/errors and then decide if you want it or not.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
so long i am using build:40:)

see my signature:cool:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] aletheus:
Android PoliceApple Adds Note 10.1 And Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean Update To Lawsuit Against Samsung - http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...jelly-bean-update-to-lawsuit-against-samsung/

sent from door number one
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] saltorio:
Already a discussion on this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1977452
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] samir_a:
already post related to that request mod to merge with that
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] aletheus:
I was 15 minutes later than the first post, give me a break, just close the thread, jeez.

sent from door number one
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] samir_a:
Dude not offended by this post and do not think anything bad about it just thought it would be relevent if there is one post rather then two on the same topic I am sure you must have missed the post and hence started a new one
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] O_G:
Thread Closed​
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirobasha:
Dear developers,

I need badly the Arabic support for this rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1739761

I have already rooted it.

Thanks
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirobasha:
No one want to assisst

No one want to assist!!!! or it can't be done?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] fearkillerr:
Hi guys,

ive been messing around with JB for a while (xxls2) and noticed that you can access the notification bar while playing a game or watching a movie (anything full screen).

By: just swiping the above area (task bar) down while on full screen app. Which enables u to see notifications and turn on or off any toggle or even change screen brightness.

I havent seen anyone talk about this so i wanted to share.

Cheers :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] itsrijo:
damn.....i should have noticed that ...why dint i notice that...

i wanted that feature so badly because i use opera full screen all the time and it was a pain going to home screen to check th the notifications everytime..

guess i was too stupid.to notice....

just for that you get all my 8 thanks for the day..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Hassan_Elyas:
There is an App for that too!

if your not on jellybean and if you want this same feature , then just install an app called 'Smart Status Bar'

This will do the job!

This app is available for free !

Here is the link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiumiu.ca.statusbar.free
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tjswi:
Yaa...I also tried it.

Its grt
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Livebyte:
Yeah I noticed this too. Then went to AOSP and realised it wasn't there.

Must be a Sammy feature.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] versatile84:
how could I have missed that?!? :silly:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] chasmodo:
You don't say!1!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] domhnall:
sweet. Yet another app i don't need anymore with JB.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rollingdices:
Ah, ok. Already thought I have missed something :P

I am using Paranoid's settings to use Phablet Layout, so that the status bar is displayed even in full-screen apps (but on bottom, not on top).
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] VinayakG30:
Thnk:)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sarf2k4:
I noticed this when i played the air patriots game when swiping the planes from top edge of the screen then i thought some bug when the bar keep appearing, so i leave them alone and then i noticed on other apps also working since about a week ago while i played the game a month ago. Ironic huh
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dg1267:
I've checked the help section and came up with nothing (although that sounds odd because there is tons of problems with this on this tab). But anyway I'm trying to register my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and can't find these numbers anywhere. Of course it doesn't have a keypad like a phone to type in a code to get it, so I'm stuck. There is nothing on the box, nothing on the back of the product, and nothing in the Settings>About Phone menu. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisPerry:
If it's not the 3g version I don't think it would have an imei
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dg1267:
Okay, that makes sense. I don't know why I didn't think of that.:o But what do I use to register the product? It asks for it, but obviously mine doesn't have one.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jyazzie110:
Where are you trying to register it?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dg1267:
At the Samsung website.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jyazzie110:
I believe all you need is the serial number.....which tab do you have?? I just registered my gf gt-p3113 wifi only tab last nite and all i needed was the serial number. Make sure you pick the right model and select wifi only model instead of a carrier model
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] praza:
my phone model number - GT-19220

android version - 4.0.9

Baseband version - N7000XXKJ4

Kernal Version -2.6.35.7-N7000ZSKJ6 - CL679970

Thu Jul 19 19:28:43 CST 2012

build number - GINGERBREAD.ZSKJ6

Custom Build Version - 1342697384

i want to flash my phone and install a stable android OS because most of the play store apps are not working with current OS of my phone.

and my phone is not connecting with Kies also.i have tried to connect with odin but odin in not recognizing my device.

please anyone help me to flash and re install a new OS.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geo.samuel:
Wrong phone thread bruh!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Markuzy:
Wrong thread.

Go to the correct forums.

Also, no such android versions exist. High chance you got a bootleg fake phone that is unlikely to have support.

Sent from my GT-N7000 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] damador:
http://www.canadagsm.ca/SAMSUNG/Galaxy-Note-GT-19220-3G-850-1900/
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Markuzy:
Read OP's android version again.

Sent from my GT-N7000 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonyleeloveyou:
well, it's Chinese only version...

you can go and theck this. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1577741
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] R@J$3K#@R:
Ofcourse i9220 is a chinese version

But did you ever heard of an android version of 4.0.9

And how did he get a n7000 rom on i9220 mobile??

---------- Post added at 07:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:54 PM ----------

And i guess that i9220 and not 19220
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boonemeat:
...that all of the sudden after all these ics leaks came out so many people are haviing partition problems and what not??
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] safariking:
Hello Dev's

Need help with building Cwm for the Gplayer 3.6 i have unpacked the kernel and want to intergrate the Cwm into it but how?

Im not that kinda good in this can someone help me please?

Greetings SK