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[General Questions and Answers] emartinezthree:
I have rooted my Inc 2 and was using CM 7.2 for a time; everything worked. Recently I installed a new ROM, Evervolv. I first installed the 2012.12.13 release, which didn't work well, then two nightlies: 2013.07.01, then 2013.07.03. Everything has worked on the nightlies except for a weird WiFi error. When I scrub the phone and install the Evervolv zip file, along with gapps, then reboot into Evervolv, WiFi starts right up and works normally. I can download files, sync my accounts, no problems. Then I turn off WiFi, either through the widget or through the slider in system settings, and it shuts off permanently. There is no way to turn WiFi on again. Pressing the widget makes it light up for a few seconds then go dark, and the WiFi "wedge" never appears in the top bar. Alternatively, through system settings, I will slide the WiFi bar to On, the message will appear that WiFi is turning On, but then the slider goes to Off and WiFi does not turn on.

I love this ROM and don't want to get rid of it. Can anyone suggest what the problem is? Thank you!

Kernel version

3.0.84-evervolv

Mod version

ev_vivow-eng 4.2.2 JDQ39E

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I realized I posted this in the wrong place, general discussion rather than Incredible 2. I can't post in the developer forum yet, so I copied the post to the Inc 2 Q&A subforum. Sorry for the mix up!
[About XDA developers] svetius:
This is relating to the announcement of DevDB: http://www.xda-developers.com/announcements/introducing-the-xda-devdb/

Please use this thread to report bugs, request features, and offer feedback. :p :highfive:

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The main DevDB Access url is here: http://xdaforums.com/devdb/

This is [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] here, I'm hijacking [MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION]'s thread to put a bit more information and a quick FAQ on the DevDB for people.

The overall goal of DevDB is to give structure to the development projects on XDA. Most obviously this is for ROMs, but also kernels and other tools and projects that you wonderful people come up with. I've been getting a lot of PMs about DevDB so I thought I'd compile them into a little FAQ:

1.

How Do I Add Projects to DevDB?

You can visit the main DevDB url, and if you have access to add a project or import an existing thread, you will see the following links:

Adding a project will allow you to enter a new project from scratch and automatically create a thread for you.

Importing an existing thread will allow you to "enhance" the thread by adding it to the DevDB database and let you add more detailed information about your project.

2.

Why should I add my project to DevDB?

For developers, it adds crucial metadata to your project that will allows us to show your project in more locations on the site. Threads that are "DevDB-ized" show up in the device page ROM listings, for example. We also add some cool features like a new large-file download system, reviews, a bug reporter/feature requester, and more.

For end-users, it allows us to present the ROMs and other projects on the site in a friendlier format. Rather than scouring forums and threads for new ROMs, we want to give them a place to see these projects and the unique features each one has.

We have some other cool ideas 'in the pipeline' so we thoroughly encourage devs to add their projects to DevDB.

3.

Who can add projects?

Right now Recognized Developers and some other beta users are able to add projects to the system. If you wish to be added to the best-tester list, please pm [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION].

Eventually we'll open this up to all "Senior Members" after we get all of the bugs out.
[About XDA developers] nikwen:
This is really cool. :cool:

Thanks a lot. :good:
[About XDA developers] ZordanKV:
That's why this is my favorite forum. :)
[About XDA developers] GermainZ:
Some characters aren't showing correctly in FF 22.0. They show up fine under Chromium. I'm using Linux.

The characters are located:

Just before the device's name;

Near each of the table's columns' titles;

The stars also seem hidden (didn't check if those were ASCII characters or images, tho);

There's a weird "fi" showing in the search bar. It's in black when using the normal theme, so it may be less visible than on my dark theme.

Also, the bottom bar ("Total Results: X") has white text on a white background using the default theme (on both browsers).
[About XDA developers] freak69ize:
Awesome idea! :)
[About XDA developers] AdamOutler:
that's a weird binary character. It's actually a hexadecimal representation of a character which is not present in the font you are using.

I have a few issues to address. What about tools which can be used for all devices? The CASUAL project just started a new IDE called CASCADE. It will eventually allow for users to create their own CASUALs easily via guided use of the CASUAL language. Also, there's plenty of CASUAL scripts which will work on all, many, some or one device. Is it possible to link these tools cross-forum?
[About XDA developers] ikjadoon:
This is frigging awesome.

Feature requests:

1) Can/will this be enabled for [APP] threads, too? Has anyone SEEN the Nova Launcher thread lately?! But, not just for clutter--the feature request, Q&A, etc. will be very useful, too.

2) Can a FAQ tab be added? Not essential, but may keep 1st post of ROM threads from overflowing with paragraphs and paragraphs of text. Also, related to idea 6, below.

3) In bug reports, can we enter our hardware somewhere so we don't have to re-type it every time? Also, can multiple devices be selected, a la Google Play website app installing?

4) In bug reports, can we have a separate, but REQUIRED TO FILL OUT, text box for steps to reproduce?

5) Can bug reports be edited? Many times we think we know the issue, but then another user discovers the actual regression, and then instead of two bug reports, one can be made?

6) The biggest one is the last, hehe. :D Can we somehow have user-editable FAQs for threads? I seriously think XDA needs to implement Wiki's IN THREADS. People check threads (nobody, IMO, sees or even knows that XDA has a Wiki) and there are a handful of users who are nearly as knowledgeable as the developer who post. Maybe only OP-approved people can edit. But, seriously, you guys can make XDA legitimately 100x better if you implemented Wiki-style FAQs for these special threads.

Many people know the answer, but don't want to retype it 500 times. Now, let them put their answer in a very EASY TO FIND place in the FAQ. You seriously harness the power of this extremely knowledgeable community. If you don't, then you leave smart people upset at multiple people posting the same question.

Question:

1) Are
[About XDA developers] Mazda:
My two cents

Hopefully this isn't looked on as the ultimate sin or put me on any list hahaha BUT I have a question for any admin/moderator that's directly involved in this project....

How is this helping the developer?

I see a lot of things that users would love and want because they see this site more of a ROM shop then a development site but I don't see how this helps the developers, the ones doing the actual development.

I mean, judging from threads like the NOVA thread which ikjadoon pointed out above....users don't read or even search before posting which in turn causes developers to take more time away from the development process to answer questions that have been asked and answered about 100000 times if not more.

They also ignore warnings in OPs unless they're in BIG RED letters. They post in the wrong sections time after time even though there are stickies and is written in the XDA rules. The list goes on and on and on, how users repeatedly prove that they can't read 2-3 paragraphs if not less of information that will help them and/or follow simple instructions.

I'm not on any high horse here but if you ask anybody that's willing to be truthful if this is true or not, they will answer HELL YES.

With that said, by encouraging users to be even more lazy and giving them tabs is not only making it more difficult for the developer(s) by having him or her fill out these tabs BUT is not in my opinion going to fix the clutter/searching before posting issue.

This will also (in my opinion) send a wave of users harassing developers if they chose NOT to take part in the whole tabs project.

I don't have all the answers nor do I expect any of the admins/moderators that are directly involved in this project to have them BUT I believe this would be a step in the wrong direction if organizing the forums is the ultimate goal here.

ONCE again, this is my opinion. At the end of the day, is your site and you will do as you want. I'm just a member throwing my two cents in...don't shoot! :good:
[About XDA developers] Nate2:
How about a field in the DevDB that indicates if the ROM passes Google's CTS (Compatibility Test Suite)? Some people may not want to install something that deviates too far from what Google intended Android to be like (or if something fundamental got broken), if you know what I mean.

Just my humble $0.02

ref: http://source.android.com/faqs.html#compatibility-test-suite
[About XDA developers] ikjadoon:
[MENTION=1289361]Mazda[/MENTION]

Some of your points are EXACTLY the reason I think each of these threads needs a user-editable (aka wiki-style) FAQ.

The developer, here, does NOT need to create and edit the FAQ themselves. Many knowledgeable users can do that and the developer is free to simply curate it.

If the FAQ is readily available in a tab, I think you will see a significant decrease in thread noise.
[About XDA developers] Mazda:
I believe they tried that with the WIKI's and it didn't turn out that well....

Some wikis did well and some were ghost towns.........the clutter remained none the less :(

OH and I would like to say that I'm not here to piss on the idea of this project or just say "none of this will work", I'm simply stating my opinion based on what I've seen as a member since I've joined.

I would LOVE to see XDA live up to it's potential and maybe remove some of the clutter and trolls BUT I just see it going a different direction at this moment in time...
[About XDA developers] ikjadoon:
Exactly! They were ghost towns because nobody knew about them and, if you did, why take the time and energy to edit something that like 10 people would see?

Thus, place them as a tab on the OP like the others are now.

Same...XDA has ridiculous potential!
[About XDA developers] joytest:
This is a great idea and one I've wanted to see in XDA or any other forum for a long time. Since I own a Note 2 N7100, I contributed my part by using Google docs and forms to provide much of the same information in the DevDB for the Note 2. I would say now much of my work is obsoleted, but I agree it is a good thing for XDA.

However for improved granularity, instead of just 1 ranking rating, can DevDB also include 1 other rating for Screen On Time as an indicator for battery life?

My sig links to the thread where I made the index, you can see what I've done.
[About XDA developers] svetius:
Good feedback, guys. Keep it coming :highfive:
[About XDA developers] ikjadoon:
Well, more of the same, haha:

Threads are great for a few users having a semi-cohesive discussion. With many users, many important issues are somewhere within hundreds of pages.

A user-editable FAQ would fix that. I'd like to also stress the importance of having the FAQ as a tab and NOT a link, as otherwise we'd have fewer users editing and fewer users reading.

It doesn't have to use the exact wiki format. But, maybe, a community-editable post that is otherwise normal.

Some threads that could've used it:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1727052

Galaxy SIII Annoyances Megathread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1984126

The AT&T Jelly Bean Release Thread (4.1.1 released; Kies and OTA)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1739426

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[About XDA developers] nolinuxnoparty:
Mention @ tags don't work with DevDB.. Rest it ok needs improvement though :)
[About XDA developers] shekinahsmoke:
Not the s3? wow.
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
Actually we are considering this as some tools are multi or pan-device. Working on a way to show this correctly across multiple devices without getting confusing. Honestly we wanted to make sure that this system works in the first place, find out where we need to expand it, and then do it. [MENTION=3682533]AdamOutler[/MENTION] don't know if you noticed but one of the download options (if you have edit capabilities on a download file) is to set it as a CASUAL file. You can also set a specific board for the download. Our API will allow you to ask XDA to "send me all CASUAL package files for 'mako'" and then allow you to download those directly. More TBA.

Hey [MENTION=1289361]Mazda[/MENTION], this is ddrager from Twitter.

Well these are all good points. We did a lot of thinking about what XDA does, what we stand for, and what we provide for developers. For a developer, we are oftentimes not only for discussion but also a platform both for distribution and for feedback on ROMs and other applications for mobile devices. In this regard, DevDB is a platform for users to find the right ROMs and applications for their devices, which hopefully keeps them off of the threads with questions about downloads and whatnot. Sure, we can complain all we want that n00bs don't read, don't search etc... but complaining about it doesn't fix the issue. We wanted to present a way that is easier to follow for those looking for new ROMs and how to modify their devices. A sort of 'device central' where you can get all the information on your device for everyone from those new to Android to those who are veterans at flashing ROMs.

For developers, not much has changed. You still have the development forums, and this is totally optional. DevDB adds some features like built-in reviews, bug reports, a torrent tracker/download system etc. This is mainly for those devs who wish to have additional promotion of their projects, and to make it easier for end-users to find and interact with those projects.

Regarding the issue of users not reading, this isn't a problem unique to XDA. You can point people to search as much as you want but there are 10 people behind them asking the same questions. We've all been guilty of this to some extent at one time ;). What we can do as a site is make the important information as easy to see and find as possible to help reduce the amount of extraneous questions sent to developers, that have already been answered.

XDA is a site full of information overload, and the best thing we can do is make that information categorized and easy to read.

This has been brought up a few times. I think what it comes down to is that we currently have a wiki, and nobody really uses it for something like that (that I know of). You can create a page on there and link it to the thread as it is right now.

Great feedback all, keep em coming! :highfive:
[About XDA developers] jatinrungta:
awesome feature. when can we expect it to be available on other forums :confused:

not asking for an eta although ;)
[About XDA developers] dtrail1:
Just wanted to say this is AWESOME!

I browsed around a bit in the "db-test-areas" and I really like it! The benefits are clearly visible:

Better overview

makes it easy finding stuff for your device

no need to browse pages and pages of devices sections when you are searching for something specific

I'd love to find it in the whole forums!! Keep it on!
[About XDA developers] gimmeitorilltell:
Thank you Mr [MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION] for helping me get this project going! That was so simple yet confusing at the same time! Anyhow I surely didn't scroll down far enough to see the Verizon HTC One to even choose, I simply picked HTC One from the left column and on the right column chose to post it in the Verizon htc one android development section. Simple! You can disregard my PM back to you as I didn't see this post until after I responded. Thanks again 5 million times svetius!!!
[About XDA developers] svetius:
Again, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Feel free to PM me anytime. :laugh:
[About XDA developers] sd_shadow:
[MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION]

I was added as contributor to http://xdaforums.com/droid-razr/development/unofficial-octos-5-0-2-t3001136 but I am unable to edit or even access to DevDB edit page. resolved

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2nd issue I was added as a contributor to http://xdaforums.com/droid-4/development/unofficial-octos-5-0-2-t3002848

I can access DevDB options and edit project except when I click on manage screenshots I get a popup.
[About XDA developers] sd_shadow:
2nd issue seems to be that only the OP of the DevDB project can add/edit screenshots under screenshot tab

same with Reserved posts created in the edit optons
[About XDA developers] black_blob:
Can creating a DevDB entry for "Raspberry Pi" be permitted?

(I actually wrote a bare VideoCore-side "small OS" not using any non-free components)
[About XDA developers] Fiery Beacon:
Hey guys,

i just created a devdb project for our android game.

There is a field for Project Kernel. What Kernel is meant? The kernel i developed on, or the least supported Kernel?
[About XDA developers] :
It refers to the kernel supported by the project.
[About XDA developers] juniecho:
i have lost all access to my variables

i have set about two variables, but i can't even see them, and edit them either.

when i click 'variables' in devdb, this is all i get:

please help :)
[About XDA developers] artur0588:
Hi, i posted new thread in htc one general. Please move to android developers http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59675171&postcount=1
[About XDA developers] :
Your request has been forwarded to the mods.

Regards,

Nookie

XDA Senior Member
[About XDA developers] coal686:
The thread was moved by svetius. Don't forget that if you need moderator attention to a thread, you can click the button with a triangle and exclamation point to create a report for us (as Nookie did for you) instead of posting the request here.
[About XDA developers] :
[MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION] [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION]

Please enable the mention system in DevDB projects. They don't seem to work correctly as of now.
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
They aren't going to work for the main post of the Devdb project... It isn't meant to be used like that. It should work like normal for any replies in the project.
[About XDA developers] :
Yes, they work fine for any/all posts after the OP. Well, thank you anyway. Have a good day!

Regards,

Nookie
[About XDA developers] sd_shadow:
If you want to mention someone in op use the mention code not @

---------- Post added at 09:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:56 AM ----------

or rather tags like

[Mention=4267571]sd_shadow[/Mention]

without the php tags
[About XDA developers] ItsAnilSingh:
How can I make this thread: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-star/development/kernel-star-kernel-samsung-galaxy-star-t3063080 a devdb project?
[About XDA developers] :
[MENTION=707441]AnGi[/MENTION]lsingh1605, you can do that by going here and clicking on "Import Thread". Then, paste the URL of your kernel thread into the correct box.
[About XDA developers] ItsAnilSingh:
Thanks for the hint. :)
[About XDA developers] MWisBest:
When I go to the DevDB Variables page, it's blank. I can't see existing variables nor can I add new ones.
[About XDA developers] smartAgent47:
dropdown list empty ..

while creating a DEVDB project in project device the list is not coming ... dropdown list comes empty .. please help
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
We are looking into this and should have a fix shortly.
[About XDA developers] smartAgent47:
okay sir ... hope it will be fixed soon
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
Better now?
[About XDA developers] smartAgent47:
Not yet sir .. Its still showing empty list
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
You may need to reload / refresh cache to get it to work.
[About XDA developers] smartAgent47:
sir i reloaded the page, closed the browser and restarted again but yet its coming empty ....
[About XDA developers] jackeagle:
Hi Sir,

Tried Couple of times all way but no device list :) will wait for it to be fixed :)
[About XDA developers] smartAgent47:
Still dropdown list is broken ....
[About XDA developers] citymen34:
yes project device and project forum dropdown list broken. please fix
[About XDA developers] Megatron007:
Project Device , Project Forum Still Not Fixed Hope It Will Get Fixed Soon :D :D
[About XDA developers] jackeagle:
[MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION]
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
Is this working now?
[About XDA developers] jackeagle:
Yes Sir its working now :) Thanks a lot for fixing it :)
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
Great! We added a device with a character we weren't expecting and the json encoding function didn't like it. Pushed out the fix this morning.
[About XDA developers] Lupus@dei:
Project forum dropdown is still empty.
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
You'll need to first select a device before the forum dropdown will fill out. I'm testing here and it is working properly. Can you confirm and if you are having issues, let me know the device.
[About XDA developers] Lupus@dei:
Yes, now it's working.
[About XDA developers] osm0sis:
I'd like to pitch the idea of a few collaborator-related changes to the DevDB:

1) When reserved posts are added they get added under the OP's name, where they would more logically be added under the name of the collaborator in Edit Project dialog adding them. Ideally, since they're "project" posts both collaborators would be able to edit them, but since I understand there might be limitations from the forum software on that, I think what I propose above is probably the easiest solution.

2) Removing reserved posts from within the Edit Project dialog is also sorely needed. Having this ability for both collaborators would go nicely hand-in-hand with (1).

3) If one of the project collaborators is a RD the option to open/close thread from the Edit Project dialog could be visible to both. Collaborators 1+2 are trusted co-devs, so full co-management of the thread with the RD seems reasonable. If a project owner doesn't want that then they could add them as additional collaborators, or have a checkbox to disable it perhaps?

Thank you for your time and your consideration. DevDB has made project management so much better on XDA! Great work everyone involved. :)

[MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] [MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION]
[About XDA developers] TheSSJ:
Hi guys,

today I imported my normal forum thread to a DevDB project. My first Post (pre-migration) included an attachment called recovery.zip. After the migration the attachment is still there, which is still not a problem. But I cannot remove this attachment anymore (as this is an older version).

Thread is here: http://xdaforums.com/zenfone2/development/alpha-tethered-twrp-asus-zenfone-2-t3123532

Can anyone please delete the attachment?

Thanks!

[MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] [MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION]
[About XDA developers] sd_shadow:
Didn't see the mentions
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
I don't see any attachments on that thread, was this taken care of?
[About XDA developers] TheSSJ:
Sorry for the late reply...friend of mine told me switching to an older theme would enable me to edit the post as if it wasn't a DevDB project, so I was able to remove the zip file myself. Apologies for not having informed you!

Thanks!
[About XDA developers] chaimc:
I'm not able to add any more reserved posts to my DevDB project.

I have two at the moment but no option to add more.
[About XDA developers] jackeagle:
Only 2 Reserved Posts are allowed by DevDB system :) if you want more you have to make some when you start a thread :)
[About XDA developers] chaimc:
Oh well. Thanks for the answer. Now I know for next time..