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[About XDA developers] rwestergren:
I wasn't aware this was an ongoing problem. Can you screenshot some examples the next time you see it? :good:
[About XDA developers] woodman:
Yep, np :)
[About XDA developers] woodman:
[MENTION=5136613]rwestergren[/MENTION]

Here are requested screenshots attached about the random unicode issue. For instance those characters below in the screenshots could be broken at times on thanks list, username or in posts content:

西村大一

> 1st screenshot showing the bad rendering on the website,

> 2nd screenshot showing the fixed rendering after page refresh on the website,

> 3rd screenshot showing an example of bad rendering on XDA Labs (this can't be fixed with page refresh AFAIK, contrary to the website),

> 4th screenshot showing an example of good rendering on XDA Labs.

You can play on this thread page 526 if needed :)

Thanks for your time :good:
[About XDA developers] woodman:
[MENTION=5136613]rwestergren[/MENTION]

Some other examples of random unicode characters glitches:

1- From HERE, before or after page refresh, we always get broken character: screenshot #1.

2- From HERE, before page refresh: screenshot #2. (I've added some characters in existing post for the testing sake :))

View attachment 3975588

3- From HERE, after page refresh: screenshot #3.

View attachment 3975589

Also I'm wondering if you are aware of my XDA Labs list of issues HERE, which contain the backend issues?

Thanks :)
[About XDA developers] woodman:
Sorry for spamming but here is another example:

From HERE:

> Before the page refresh: 1st screenshot

> After the page refresh: 2nd screenshot.
[About XDA developers] rwestergren:
Thanks, will look into it!

Yes, aware of the list. :good:
[About XDA developers] woodman:
Forgot to say that broken unicode characters in user titles is still not fixed on XDA Labs.
[About XDA developers] rwestergren:
This was a separate issue - should be fixed now. :highfive:
[About XDA developers] woodman:
That's correct, thanks!

I think [MENTION=4592755]coal686[/MENTION] should be happy. :)
[About XDA developers] coal686:
Yeah!

math - (symbols + variables) = basic arithmetic
[About XDA developers] JGuinan007:
I was wondering why there is no android tablet section or separation for tablet developers just a thought.
[About XDA developers] saltorio:
Just wondering why there is no dedicated Google Daydream section? I found https://xdaforums.com/mobile-vr, which has sub-sections for Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear VR, and IonVR (who?).

I would think this would be a wonderful place for app developers to talk about Daydream app development and share some of their apps for testing.
[About XDA developers] efrant:
I've passed on your request to the appropriate administrator. :good:
[About XDA developers] rwestergren:
Think I tracked down these intermittent issues (incorrectly displayed on first page load, correct after refresh) . Should be fixed now, but please let me know if you see it again - thanks! :highfive:
[About XDA developers] woodman:
Thanks, I will report, as always! :highfive:

At first look, what you quoted from my post (points 2 -> 3) seems to be fixed but I have to test over the long term :)
[About XDA developers] MikeChannon:
Forum added: https://xdaforums.com/mobile-vr/google-daydream-vr

Mike
[About XDA developers] dansou901:
I just created a thread in Oneplus 2 Android development. It's visible via web browser, but not in XDA Labs. Can you have a look at that? Thanks!
[About XDA developers] :
Link? Lol
[About XDA developers] dansou901:
https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-2/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-t3533288
[About XDA developers] :
I posted in your thread and now it appears. So some sort of strange glitch.

I'd report it here, https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/labs-t3241866

Cheers! :)
[About XDA developers] woodman:
FYI, this shouldn't occur anymore: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70473301&postcount=7450

Please tell us if you see it again somewhere :highfive:
[About XDA developers] gpz1100:
Theme xda 2013 beta - 1024 appears broken

http://i.imgur.com/otbxRPd.png

All the formatting is gone. Was working fine early today. Tried clearing cache, wiping cookies, etc.
[About XDA developers] Pkt_Lnt:
The regular 2013 standard is as well.
[About XDA developers] oreo27:
I'm experiencing the same.

http://imgur.com/a/xhhlI
[About XDA developers] gpz1100:
Formatting appears to be fixed on 2012 beta 1024 theme. Thanks!
[About XDA developers] raduque:
Can the site be made to be 100% complete and fully functional on the XDA Classic theme?

Certain forums don't load, I'm having difficulties posting, and some threads simply do not load the first time I click on them.
[About XDA developers] Kinanizer:
This is a really minor thing, but when selecting my carrier in the "About Me" mine does not appear on the drop-down list. I am using Net10 in the United States. If you could add it that would be cool.
[About XDA developers] Primokorn:
The search within a thread doesn't work anymore. The URL is really weird.

Tested with Chrome (full stock) & Firefox.
[About XDA developers] woodman:
It works well on my end (Chrome) :)
[About XDA developers] Primokorn:
Do you mean I have been banned from search??? :eek: :)
[About XDA developers] woodman:
Maybe :laugh:

IMO you are so experienced that you no longer need to search! :p

Serisouly I have no idea why it doesn't work for you....

Did you try on your phone from a web browser as well as on your PC? Does it fail on both?

Did you try with XDA Labs?
[About XDA developers] Primokorn:
I'll try later since my device is 'busy' for now.
[About XDA developers] Pkt_Lnt:
Join the club! :( It has been over a week for me.

I sometimes get maybe two searches a day. I've posted in a couple other RC forums with no result.

edit - got pulled away, now more info. This started like what [MENTION=4958579]Primokorn[/MENTION] posted, I cleared laptop browser cache and tried a few more times. Then I got the Rate Restricted message and keep getting most times I try. Every few days I can search one or two times, then get the Rate Restricted again,, and have to wait a few days.

That makes it hard as an RC to help when I see a question I know was answered by a dev so I usually give that questioner the link, but now I just have to tell the person to search (we know how well that goes over ;) ) or I just leave since I can't help.
[About XDA developers] PhilipTD:
2-Factor Authentication for Signing in to xda?

Would a 2-factor authentication option for signing in to xda be a good idea?
[About XDA developers] X9MikeHonco:
Thank You

I just wanted to say thank you for all of the hard work that the dev's and users do to help everyone out. I have used this website to learn how to root my M9 and I appreciate it. I was born in the 70's and grew up using DOS. The Android development knowledge that everyone has got me interested in learning Linux and learning more about the Android system. I use a Pro Book 650 G2 with Windows 10 to mod my phone. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions when it comes to learning to use Linux hands on? I would appreciate it if someone could help me out with this. I am one of those PTSD veterans and reading a book is not going to do it for me.

Thanks a lot you guys.
[About XDA developers] Timmmmaaahh!:
WORD on the praises above! I'm a DOS child myself, [MENTION=8360477]X9MikeHonco[/MENTION] :highfive: Here's a link to learn something about Linux logs but I would love to hear about other useful sources with more focus on Android as well (some basics here).

Anyway, I noticed something annoying as of late (since one or two weeks, didn't notice it actively). My own posts now show up as 'unread' as well. This was my previous workflow:

Check Subscribed >> Click first unread on a thread >> Read up >> Reply with a post about my cats* >> Go back to Subscribed and refresh

That used to suffice but now the following practice has been added:

Refresh Subscribed >> The thread I just posted in shows up as unread again! >> Have to visit again >> Head back to Subscribed and refresh once more.

This is only normal behaviour if someone posted in between clicking Reply and refreshing Subscribed. I thought it was something I missed but since I started paying attention to it, it's obviously consistent in marking my own addition to a thread as unread to myself.

Interesting fact: the last time someone posted the word "unread" in this thread before this post was on November 28, 2015.

*That's a lie, I don't have any cats.
[About XDA developers] Primokorn:
Feedback : the user experience on mobile is horrible

Recommendation : create a 2017 responsive design website

(no I don't want xda labs)
[About XDA developers] Sachin:
*Read this

User experience admin svetius's quote ^ :good:
[About XDA developers] Primokorn:
Thanks but it's not related to my feedback. A '2018 template' doesn't mean a lot. If it's something like the 2015 themes which are not stable 2 years later...
[About XDA developers] Zekoslawen:
Feedback: Why the **** do I need to do an image verification every time I post? :mad: I use a rarely used browser (Pale Moon) so $croogle makes me click on 50 indiscernibly blurry images every time.
[About XDA developers] the_scotsman:
I think it's because you only have 2 posts. it'll stop once you've made a certain number of posts. I can't recall the number offhand. It's just one of the spam preventative measures in place.
[About XDA developers] Babydollll:
Hi. I'd like to report that there are several ads that pop up and are spam. Saying that my device has a virus (it most certainly does not) or that I've won something on Facebook (no. No I did not).

It's easy enough to close the browser window, but I'm letting y'all know in case it becomes an issue for other users.

Thank you. Have a nice day.

--BD
[About XDA developers] :
There's a thread for reporting these issues:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1696660

Thanks! :)
[About XDA developers] supermedo:
Hi, the front pages don't seem to update at all.

The New devices page has LG V20 and S7 Edge as the newest devices.

On the other hand, the Top Devices page seems outdated too, (and I'd like to know how 'top' is calculated anyway).

Thanks!
[About XDA developers] :
Hi. I am new to xda. I have Asus ZenFone Max. I try to subscribe the ZenFone Max forum but it doesn't show when I try to add my device.
[About XDA developers] andy356:
Is it mentioned anywhere not to use one's real name as username? People do it all the time, yes, but I notice an exasperating number of Indians do it here.

While creating a new account, can there be an advisory note shown that strongly discourages people from using their real names? It could simply be a bold warning right above the username field when the person fills it out.
[About XDA developers] zelendel:
What's wrong with people using their names?
[About XDA developers] andy356:
Privacy becomes an issue. Most people don't follow best practices for their online identities, and are easier to track and hack and whatnot. It would be good to mitigate it in whatever small way possible, no? Even if they use their real names elsewhere, XDA becomes one less attack vector.
[About XDA developers] zelendel:
Considering people link their personal social media accounts to xda. I don't think 99% of people really care anymore.

Gone are the days of personal privacy for most. Don't get me wrong. I don't agree with this shift but I see it happening.

A perfect example is, the other day I was talking to my bosses daughter. (mid 20's) and it came up about all the traffic cameras being placed all over town and how it invades the privacy of everyday people. She responded with out missing a beat. "you know it has always been that way for me so I never really cared"

Many people have forgotten the dangers of the internet and giving your info away freely.
[About XDA developers] andy356:
That's absolutely right. It's appalling, the lack of concern for privacy. Making themselves susceptible to identity theft, if we talk about that extreme. All the more reason that we do what we can from our side, right? Encouraging websites to use HTTPS, using authentication tokens instead of weak repeated passwords, all done with the user's best interests in mind.

I see discouraging real names in the same vein.
[About XDA developers] nkk71:
Just thinking out loud, but it would be nice to have a grouping (or rather linking) of sorts, for same mods across devices.

For example, mods such as MultiROM (I'm sure the same applies to efidroid and DualPatcher), tend to be device specific builds, and as such only belong within their own devices' section... that makes perfect sense.

Yet, some / much of the core development is non device specific, it can be done by 1 person on 1 particular device, but at the end applies to all devices, much of that "never comes back home".

The same errors, fixes, code, etc. is currently spread around various device specific forums, and keeping track is very difficult.

It would be nice to have a way, to view similar/same threads in one list.

Unlike the threads in the "XDA Community Apps Forum" which are cross device applications / modifications, this would rather be a "filter / group / sort".

Another example that comes to mind is TWRP, now just imagine someone knows what that elusive error 255 during a restore *could be*, but never actually sees those posts, because he's not looking outside his device (or similar) section.
[About XDA developers] Snowby123:
Here is an idea on how to improve the website. Some of the ads that pop up are ginormous and make the site unusable. If you don't want me using an adblocker then convince the advertisers to make the ads just a bit less disruptive.
[About XDA developers] eagleeyetom:
Please use this thread to report such ads.
[About XDA developers] soaringowl2145:
Can we please have checksums such as md5 added for all files uploaded to XDA to verify a download was indeed successful?

Thanks.
[About XDA developers] nyuszika7h:
I noticed that if JavaScript from disqus.com is blocked, every post simply displays "0 Comments" with no indication that you need to enable JS to see them.
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Is this happening to you when using your Android or PC?

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[About XDA developers] nyuszika7h:
On my computer.
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Okay... It's a known issue with the Android browser but, I've never had an issue on the PC.

Do you have the latest Shockwave and Flash installed to?

There's 3 things i have to install and keep up to date on my PC... The latest Java, Adobe Shockwave and Adobe Flash.

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[ZIP][TOOL][AIO]BusyBox Stericson Binary Installer v1.26.2 {BB/TB Auto-Symlink}

×IN DEVELOPMENT×

[APP][TOOL][4.2+][OFFICIAL]The SELinux Switch

Will Supersede "The SELinux Toggler"

[APP][UNOFFICIAL][4.2+]XDA Forum Classic

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[About XDA developers] dmcgregor:
An option to autosave forum post drafts would be nice. I've lost a number of long posts that I've tried to draft because I get signed out while drafting and (unlike other sites) going back to the page does not retain the draft. Once I click on the post quick reply if I'm logged out whatever I was writing seems to be lost forever. (I know I should click on the remember me box, but I never seem to remember to)
[About XDA developers] nyuszika7h:
I have Flash and Java, but not Shockwave (Who still uses that? Although confusingly Adobe Flash Player is called "Shockwave Flash"...). But that's irrelevant to the issue. Like I said, for a "normal" user it's not an issue because they're going to have JavaScript enabled. I have JavaScript disabled for all sites by default in uBlock Origin. I have no problem with whitelisting Disqus, but the site should display a message telling you that the comments couldn't be loaded, instead of simply pretending there's no comments.
[About XDA developers] greglord:
Hi,

I recently tried to submit a form for content suggestion, located here: https://www.xda-developers.com/suggest-content/

However, it is broken. Submitting button shows spinner, error can be seen in Developer console of _any browser_.

Regards,

Gregor
[About XDA developers] eagleeyetom:
[MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION]

You can also PM one of the news writers to submit your suggestion.
[About XDA developers] greglord:
I will maybe do just that before the form gets fixed. :good:
[About XDA developers] plaseo:
AMP Articles

The AMP articles are always cutting text off on the right side.

Not sure if it makes a difference but I'm using a Pixel running Chrome.
[About XDA developers] Mustafa Daşdemir:
Pinch in.
[About XDA developers] plaseo:
Hello,

This does not work, I am unable to zoom in or out on the articles. Also alot of the time the comments get cut off at the bottom, in this screenshot this is as far down as the page will let me go. Sometimes even more of the comments get cut off.
[About XDA developers] eagleeyetom:
What is your device and screen resolution? I just checked on mine and Xda's AMP article looked just fine.
[About XDA developers] plaseo:
Hello,

Pixel, 1920x1080

I found out if I enable the force zoom in Chrome's accessibility settings I can zoom out just enough the articles text doesn't cut off. Some of the comments are still getting cut off at the bottom however. It happens on some articles and others are fine. Not sure if it makes a difference but I use Feedly and open the articles I want to read directly in Chrome beta from Feedly. I'll have a shot at Chrome stable to see if maybe that fixes it.

I wish you well,

plaseo
[About XDA developers] eagleeyetom:
Hmm, interesting. Can you link one of the articles that is cut off?
[About XDA developers] plaseo:
Here's a couple

https://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-class-action-settlement/amp

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-4-android-oreo-port/amp
[About XDA developers] elmor0:
Just an idea for XDA site...... Is it possible to add option of "sort order" of posts within any particular thread?

For e.g., currently you have "sort" options within FORUMS by the order of:

- Rating

- Thread

- Thread Starter

- Last Post

- Replies

- Views

Once you click on any particular THREAD in a forum, it is in descending date (sort) order by default. It might be a nice idea to have "sort order" options within the individual thread too.

I was particularly thinking about (firstly, giving the option to up-vote or thumbs-up any post within a thread - this is different to thanking the XDA-member). Then allowing the website user to sort the posts (within a thread) by order of up-votes/thumbs-up.

This would be particularly useful in threads such as:

- Post your screenshots

- Best screen protecters/ phone cases

- Best/ suggested Apps

- Advice/ solutions sought for a specific problem

This sort of set-up/ option would easily allow to toggle to the most up-voted (= helpful/ workable) solution or advice or recommendation easily - You can keep as default sort order by Date which is still important of course. I think my suggestion can (maybe?) easily help look up at the most popular replies/ suggestions within a particular thread, especially when there have been hundreds/ thousands of replies.
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
That is a great idea!

Kinda like a "Filter" type of function/feature.

That would also be a good idea to add for XDA Searches as well as the ability to search within the search results too.

I've always used the Metadata knowledge i have for better search results but, not allot of members knows how to use this and the above features would be great for those members.

I thought that these features were a topic of interest already but, I can't remember what ever became of it.

Maybe [MENTION=335322]MikeChannon[/MENTION] or another Administrator could elaborate on this?

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PLEASE KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
[About XDA developers] MikeChannon:
Not sure what the proposal is really. The sort order is one thing and in user cp you can change the thread display order:

https://xdaforums.com/profile.php?do=editoptions

As for filtering that is something we have been looking at as well as promoting best answers etc, but it's a complex thing and takes time.

Mike
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Thank you very much for the clarification Mike!

I had a feeling that there was something going on behind the scenes. :screwy:

I did know about the thread display options on that link but, going back and forth just to change it was the reason I had wondered about making those types of options (and maybe expanding on them) available within the thread listings themselves too. :beer:

I just thought that it was a good idea for a "suggested feature" to consider... :D

Maybe there can be a location (ie.. Thread) somewhere regarding what features, changes, etc... are being considered, under consideration, rejected, etc... with a reason (if applicable) that gets updated quarterly or whenever. Of course locked out to prevent members comments because this thread takes care of that.

Just another "suggestion" that the powers of the realm can consider.

I hope i explained it okay via text... :eek:

Thanks a bunch Mike!

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[About XDA developers] MikeChannon:
The problem with a thread with a "What's going on at XDA" subject is that it's a bit like the "XDA Changelog" we used to run. It takes time to keep it updated and the things being worked on come under the remit of different people so it requires a bit of co-ordination as well as writing.

The other thing of course is that out of all the ideas that get through the "idea" stage, even fewer make it past testing and into the real site. So even if I could say 15 things that "the guys" are working on right now, maybe only 2 will make it into reality. We are a heavily customized site and further customizations tend to hit the buffers due to complications with previous customizations. At some point, like once every few years, we make a step change with things but it's always very difficult to say when that will happen.

Mike
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
I can understand that.

I won't dread anymore about the subject... LOL!

Thank you very much Mike for taking the time to explain this for those who may have had the same question.

Take care!

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[About XDA developers] KOLIOSIS:
I have an issue that has been going on for several months in the XDA Disqus comments section:

My comments never see the light of day,all are marked as SPAM,for no apparent reason (no links/vulgarity/etc....).

Just tried commenting (for the 1st time in months),on this HTC U11+ article https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-u11-life-android-one-snapdragon/ & got flagged for SPAM.

I reported this several months ago w/o a response & even had a Moderator run it up the chain without any feedback whatsoever.

Could someone please look into this?

Thank You.
[About XDA developers] frozenfirevr:
Different account for Disquis

Please allow us to use our personal Disquis instead of allotting a new account? I don't get notifications for replies, can't set display pictures, and it makes the whole thing confusing.
[About XDA developers] zelendel:
I agree with you but on a business aspect I understand why they do it that way. It makes you go back to their page to see if you got any replies. Giving their page more hits.