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[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
I just wanted to follow up with the last issue reported...

I still get the popup error as before [MENTION=335322]MikeChannon[/MENTION] & [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] but, after selecting the OK option, the attached image is now reflected and, after waiting approximately 15 minutes, it remains the same (with the colored animation continuing to circle around).

Thank you very much! :)

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[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Thank you guys so much for resolving the DevDB Uploading issue [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] and [MENTION=335322]MikeChannon[/MENTION]!

The XDA "Geek Squad" Guys are awesome!!! :)

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[About XDA developers] MikeChannon:
Must have been bitpushr:)

Mike
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Maybe it was James Bond in Scotland Yard? :eek:

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[About XDA developers] bayad:
Hi, I want to know how yo unfollow a DevDB project please.

Thank you in advance.
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Go to the following link (Logged in of course)...

https://xdaforums.com/devdb/#followed

... Then select the specific DevDB Project that you want to Un-Follow.

When you get to the DevDB Project page, just select the Option, at the top, that states "Unfollow Project".

The following example image reflects this option to select...

Good Luck! :)

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[About XDA developers] bayad:
Resolved :good:
[About XDA developers] Ticklefish:
Hi folks, I've got a few quick questions about DevDB and this seemed to be the best place to ask them. Apologies if it's not, or they are particularly stupid..

I'm working on an open-source deodexing tool which I'm hoping to release soon. It uses individual batch files to handle different versions of Android, the idea being that these files can be modified or added to whenever Google come up with something new.

DevDB seems to be what I'm after but my questions are..is it only for roms or can it be used for this sort of thing as well? And does a new thread have to be connected to a particular device if it's for a tool that will, in theory, work with all devices?
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Personally...

I never felt that a DevDB thread was ever restricted to any Device or Development.

Though, from what I had experienced, the Downloads portion/tab does have a size limit to it, it's not required or necessary to use (especially when it comes to large files). I've seen it used without the use of the Downloads tab as well.

It provides some various additional features like the tracking/member notifications of the developmental updates that the OP Developer updates within the OP itself.

Etc... Etc...

Was this the answer that you were looking for?

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[About XDA developers] Ticklefish:
Thank you. I think I'll give it a try.

Do you know if there's any way of turning an existing non-DevDB thread into one?
[About XDA developers] woodman:
Yep you can convert a non devdb thread into one, you just need to ask a senior moderator / report your thread asking for it :)
[About XDA developers] DiamondJohn:
I asked the same question a while back, and got this response.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76750540&postcount=3026

Didnt check if for myself, but it appears you can do it yourself.
[About XDA developers] woodman:
Yeah I know members can do it themselves but if I remember well they can face errors or glitches doing so. So that's why I suggested to directly contact a moderator. But yes, you ate right, it's better to try it yourself first and then contact a moderator if it fails.

Thanks for the reminder! :)
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
I just wanted to spread the word regarding certain errors when uploading to a DevDB Threads Downloads.

I just stumbled upon this as a lesson learned... :eek:

I was attempting to upload something that reflected a weird error and the error message showed the following...

... and it took me a while to realize that the uploads won't work when there's certain characters, in this case, the

"(" & ")"

, because it was replacing those with a different character.

For example, i had tried to upload a file labeled "Spectrum.TV.(MOD).ver.6.16.0.669318.release.build.6160000.apk" and the XDA Server was replacing the "(" & ")" characters and reflecting the file label "Spectrum.TV.-MOD-.ver.6.16.0.669318.release.build.6160000.apk".

I just replaced them with a

"."

and it resolved the issue.

I'm just wondering if [MENTION=335322]MikeChannon[/MENTION] or [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] could outline all the known characters that can't be used for DevDB uploads.

Thanks a bunch! :)

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[About XDA developers] MikeChannon:
That's one for bitpushr.

I'd guess spaces, <, >, |, \, :, (, ), &, ;, #, ? are reserved but a guess is a guess.

In your example it appears to have changed "(" and ")" into "-", but I assume it does something similar with other symbols like "&"

Mike
[About XDA developers] sd_shadow:
I just avoid using the ampersand symbol on XDA, it is often corrupted or whatever in several areas like Reporting posts.
[About XDA developers] Funk Wizard:
Hi Team,

I recently converted one of my thread to DevDB and added one of the contributors. Is there a way the contributor has access to modify post 1, 2 & 3 instead of just post 1 ? As posts 2 & 3 are also a part of OP can this be implemented ?

Thank you.

Edit: Its not possible for now, Thanks [MENTION=3125148]KennyG123[/MENTION]
[About XDA developers] Ticklefish:
I'm trying to create a DevDB thread but I'm told:

The xdaforums.com page isn’t working

xdaforums.com is currently unable to handle this request.
HTTP ERROR 500

Clearly today isn't going to be my lucky day. Is this something that's happening on the xda side or is this just the internet being annoying?
[About XDA developers] woodman:
I don't know but as a workaround, did you try to create a non devdb thread and then convert it into one to see how it goes?
[About XDA developers] Ticklefish:
I didn't, no. That would have been the sensible option..

I'll give it a try now.

---------- Post added at 09:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:51 AM ----------

Sigh...it looks like I was able to create the DevDB thread after all despite the error message. In fact, I was able to create two!

Could you please close the duplicate thread here: https://xdaforums.com/android/general/toad-source-android-deodexer-t3848289

I've tried closing it myself and I'm getting an error saying my browser isn't authorised..

In fact, it looks like I've created 5 DevDB projects. When I only wanted one. I knew this wasn't my day..

Is there anyway of removing the duplicates?
[About XDA developers] Ticklefish:
It looks like I definitely did create 4 duplicate threads. Chrome saves the changes I make, including creating DevDB threads, but won't load the page confirming that it did it so I had no idea..

Sorry to be a pain but could you please delete these threads? They're not needed..

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/toad-source-android-deodexer-t3848289

https://xdaforums.com/android/software/toad-source-android-deodexer-t3848291

https://xdaforums.com/android/software/toad-source-android-deodexer-t3848294

https://xdaforums.com/android/software/toad-source-android-deodexer-t3848293

Thanks in advance!
[About XDA developers] woodman:
No worries, I have removed the duplicates! Please tell me if everything is fine now :)
[About XDA developers] Ticklefish:
It's all good now, thank you. :good:
[About XDA developers] woodman:
OK thanks, I forgot to mention that you can't delete threads yourself, only moderators can do this (you have to use the report button). And we usually don't delete threads but there are exceptions like in your case of duplicates or spam.
[About XDA developers] DiamondJohn:
Just so its known, the above problems [MENTION=4315551]Ticklefish[/MENTION] experienced are not an "exception". A few months ago, I had the exact same thing happen. Except I accidentally created the same post/devdb project in multiple forums, and I only found out when a moderator "pointed" out to me that its not the done thing. Even today when I create new devdb threads or even updated existing ones, I do not expect the page to come back telling me success. I let the page timeout, while I open another window in which I check if the devdb has been created/updated.

Just an FYI that its not an exception, but an ongoing problem. The work-aroud I use has done me well thus far, but a lesson to be learnt for anyone creating/updating devdb's :o
[About XDA developers] woodman:
I know right since we moderators receive a lot of reports about duplicate threads to remove and here I ping [MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION] to remind that this devdb issue (unwanted duplicates created) is still present.

Thanks!
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
I just wanted to bring the following to the attention of [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION], [MENTION=335322]MikeChannon[/MENTION] and others that this may apply to...

Simply put, I've been receiving XDA Popup Error Messages when I'm attempting to upload files to the DevDB Thread Downloads area. :eek:

The following images reflect the errors I'm receiving from both the Android and PC Browsers.

Thanks a bunch for your time, patience, understanding and support! :thumbup:

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[About XDA developers] woodman:
Thanks, the admins have already been notified, it has been reported already by other members and we moderators have forwarded this issue internally to the admins. Hoping they can fix this soon :fingers-crossed:
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
Thanks for your response! :thumbup:

I've seen allot of excellent improvements with the new website layout recently and I do know that [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] has been doing a great job! :)

As for myself, I always provide alternative locations for downloading on my DevDB thread developments for times like this.

So this issue isn't personally a show stopper and I'll just be patient as this issue is likely on the "to-do" list.

Cheers My Friends! :eek:

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[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
[MENTION=4752536]Wood Man[/MENTION], In case you may not have been aware, I just wanted to give a Quick Heads-Up that I was just able to upload to the DevDB Downloads area.

It looks like the XDA "Geek Squad" Guy(s) had squared the issue away. Great Job!!!

Thank You! :)

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[About XDA developers] Zackptg5:
[MENTION=4752536]Wood Man[/MENTION]

So I'm not sure what happened but on the v4a devdb thread which I'm a contributor on, things went wonky on it.

First, the primary contributor was somehow changed from ahrion to schodowski24 without his permission (It's still his thread), then at some point within the last few days, I can no longer modify the OP at all despite still being listed as a contributor. Can this get looked into? I'm hoping it's some strange glitch and not a hack. Thanks
[About XDA developers] woodman:
The first DevDB info block (XDA: DevDB Information) where you are listed as contributor is outdated (the 1st post has to be manually edited by the OP), the second DevDB Information block is the new one where ahrion is the one and only author. See my screenshots.

View attachment 4692034 View attachment 4692035

Seems like the DevDB project has been deleted and imported again with default values, thus the second DevDB Information block by default with ahrion as primary author.

You have to ask [MENTION=5357345]ahrion[/MENTION] to add you as contributor to the devdb project.

Otherwise, if it's not clear or if you have more questions or requests, please send me or any other senior moderator a PM, or use the report button.
[About XDA developers] Ibuprophen:
I'm just curious if anyone had noticed this... :eek:

I had gone into the "Edit" screen in one of my DevDB Threads to tweak the Tags within it and found that the Tags field wasn't right using either of the 2015 Forum Themes but, I had no problem using either of the 2013 Forum Themes.

The following image comparison should hopefully help show this.

I had seen this using 2 different browsers on my PC and 2 Browsers on the Android as well.

I just wanted to bring this to the attention of [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] and anyone else who may need to know.

Thank you all! :)

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[About XDA developers] chibichuba:
Trying to 'Apply' or 'Save and Return to Thread' in a new project hangs the page at "Waiting for response from page..' and times out at 'Request could not be processed'.

Also, trying to add screenshots or downloads has the same result.

Tried on multiple browsers with and without extensions.
[About XDA developers] Watanabe_You:
I seem to be unable to upload files in my DevDB project here: https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-4/...er-development/shinsoo-kernel-nougat-t3846456.

Every time I click the 'Add a file' button a window pops up that says 'Incorrect or missing project information'
[About XDA developers] xantrk:
I am unable to edit variables from projects panel.
[About XDA developers] local__hero:
Submitting a new project to DevDB just times out after ~30s. Other parts of xda work ok-ish for me, but DevDB is a PITA.
[About XDA developers] Android-Andi:
This bug solved in the meantime?
[About XDA developers] pix106:
i have had the same issue for weeks, it's still there.

For example in this thread : https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/?id=15969#downloads
[About XDA developers] You_Know_Who:
As much as the users will benefit from this, this is a great boon for developers as well.

The Bug reports tab seems to help organize most of the mess.

It would be really interesting how all of this pans out in its final stages.

Definitely a Thumbs up from here!

Cheers XDA!
[About XDA developers] ikjadoon:
Again, nobody uses it because it's too far away (one click is too much). Imagine if all screenshots were links instead of embedded into posts: loads fewer people would see the screenshots! It's just too far.

Look, even the great wisdom of XKCD agrees with me: http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=979

See the title/alt text! :) Sound familiar? But, it's not just for orphaned threads.

If you have a globally-editable tab in a large thread, you're going to have a much cleaner and happier forum experience.

Look at Wikipedia: if you invest in a community, look at what great things can happen.

We all know repeatedly asked questions are the bane of clean forums. The FAQ is the universal answer: look at ANY site ever. FAQs are the answer. Now, one issue with FAQs is that they soon become out of date and creating/updating large ones is a PITA. Thus, let the community update them.

I realize you all are afraid users will ignore or/and not contribute to the wiki FAQs. But, make them important by referring to them often, we knowledgeable people can pitch in, give developers/OPs full control so far as to disable it.

It's not going to be useful on little threads or small projects, but it will SUBSTANTIALLY improve all large threads.

You guys have a vision: don't these wiki FAQs perfectly fit that vision?
[About XDA developers] cybhunter:
Visual interface/portal

As a suggestion to the DevDB, a visual interface/portal may help show compatibilities of various code modification though family forking of devices. As an example, I noted that various samsung galaxy devices incorporates a 'Popup Receiver apk' with one message/ prompt being annoying ('to avoid hearing damage...'). On some Galaxy devices it is just a simple message while other device require a users acknowledgement (ie 'click ok'). because the code shares a similar family base, it seems practical to show an evolution forking of the code and as a sub-note, modifications (if needed) to allow similar operations.
[About XDA developers] Nate2:
Would be nice (though might be pushing it), if DevDB could indicate popularity of ROMs, etc.

Like http://sourceforge.net/top
[About XDA developers] AdamOutler:
ref: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387290

I copy-pasta'd my thread into this. It seems that any period-2-spaces combo turns into period-2-space-asterisk. Dunno what's up.
[About XDA developers] danarama:
Are there any thoughts on RC's being able to add things to the "Root Info" tab? I have an "understanding the basics before rooting" thread I'd love to see in the S3 i9300 forum.
[About XDA developers] langer hans:
As my favorite ROM enabled DevDB a few days ago and after I saw all the possibilities I'd like to throw in an idea I had before.

DevDB adds the possibility to have contributors. How about these contributors would be able to actually kind of moderate in the specific project's thread? I know there would be much to consider about that, but looking at some ROM threads with thousands of pages going off topic so much between ROM releases it makes sense to me. Many ROM threads are small sub-communites on their own.
[About XDA developers] ikjadoon:
Maybe moderation is too much for now, but what about this as a baby step?

What if...those contributors could each edit the OP...maybe they could create a FAQ..maybe they would care about getting information out in a reasonable manner and would keep it updated.. what if they reduced the workload on that one developer?

:D Thanks for making me not sound like a crazy nut ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player ).
[About XDA developers] langer hans:
Yep, I see it is much to ask.

About your idea: Except editing the OP, this is pretty common, at least for the ROMs I used (I don't use many). The Dev asks some staff member to hand over 2nd or 3rd or 4th posts from one "thank you" poster to one of his users. Then this user adds useful stuff to that post. I take care of such a FAQ post myself :D

As I read DevDB introduces the reservation of posts anyway. Still those posts aren't very prominent to many users so the already answered questions will be answered again and again and again.

Another idea: In-thread-stickies. Like have one "post" on every beginning of a page. Doesnt need to be very big. Just enough to maybe hold some quick tipps and a link to the more detailed FAQ section. People won't read 10 pages back, but maybe they will read at least the page they're posting to. (At least I can hope so)
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
This is already a part of DevDB... up to 3 contributors can edit OP. :victory:
[About XDA developers] danarama:
Whilst your here, could you explain how the "root info" tab works? This would be a much easier place to keep our reference threads than the current roll-up stickies we're using. Its easier to point members to because its at teh top of each forum whether they're in general or q&a. There are a lot of practical benefits for this, how can we exploit them?
[About XDA developers] ikjadoon:
You've made my day! :D
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
Right. This is an area we are working on right now. Currently I believe its under-utilized, thats our fault because we don't yet have a good system set up to populate this information.

What it is *meant* to be is a page that has the always-updated root information for a device. So if you want to root your device, this is the place to check.

The real problem, we've come to figure out, is keeping them updated. As you know, there are usually several ways to root a device, and it even differs depending on the specific device model.

So for now, we are manually using the best root information available for a device, and in the future we are exploring options such as making a member responsible for the root methods on their particular device, or perhaps making it a wiki.
[About XDA developers] danarama:
Brilliant, thanks for the info.
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
We've just added thread tagging to DevDB so that threads which are a part of DevDB have a little green tag next to them.

If you're a dev, please add or import your thread in the DevDB!
[About XDA developers] StephanSch:
While importing the first threads I noticed some points:

1) Project Tags: These tags make the title very difficult to read because if they are used as the former tags you have the same length of the title as tags in front of it. I've just seen that the tags of the thread are still there. If they will persist I would call this point different, like "thread title tags"

1.1) If you erase all tags they persist after saving.

2) Project Type: I think neither "Tool/Utility" nor "App" fit to a mod. So I would like to see the type "MOD"

3) Feature: For the type MOD you could add a field "Modded project" wherein man could add the thread ids of the project the mod fits to and (in my eyes the bigger feature) the other way round the project contriubutors could fill their MOD-sections with these mods automatically, if they would like to.

4) I couldn't upload a file with a "+" in filename

5) The upload date is not in my time zone

6) I normally upload three files for each rom they fit to, so it would be great to have some kind of folders
[About XDA developers] StephanSch:
Download section

Feature:

How about bringing this thread into devdb? For Bugtracker and Feature requests

On the download section it would be very helpful to have the possibility to upload new versions of a file without getting a new id (overwrite the old one). This way I can link to the same download detail site of this file all time and don't have files with bugs online or the users don't come to a wrong site if I delete the old file.

If I open a link the a deleted file (http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=214) I should not come to the main page of DevDB but to a site with a hint that the file is deleted and a link to the download section of the corresponding project.

If I delete a file I'd like to get a check whether I really would like to delete the file.

Bug:

http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/?id=316#downloads

I deleted two files because after I uploaded new versions. If I upload one of the new existing files again I can see the deleted files again.

When I try to delete these old files again they will be shown again after a reload and I can download them.

That I can download them again makes me think you don't really delete the files after my delete?!

And the twice uploaded file (same MD5) is two times shown and two times there (different ids) but can be deleted.