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[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
When I go to view a video from a webpage or a news app I am always presented with a list of potential players (some of which I don't even have). I check the little box at the bottom of the list that says "always use this" or whatever, and then select RockPlayer. It all works fine but the Nook doesn't seem to remember this choice. It asks each time. Very annoying.

Does anyone know where this default app information is stored? A database file I could look at perhaps? Maybe something is not being set properly. I've made other default selections for other situations and they seem to take. Or maybe it's a RockPlayer issue?
[Nook Touch General] Renate:
<preferred-activities> inside /data/system/packages.xml
[Nook Touch General] nmyshkin:
Always in the last place I look :o

So... this is what is there, but it's repeated over and over (and over--like for every time I've done it):

<preferred-activities>
<item name="com.redirectin.rockplayer.android.unified/com.redirectin.rockplayer.android.OpenRockPlayerActivity" match="600000" set="5">
<set name="com.estrongs.android.pop/.app.BrowserDownloaderActivity" />
<set name="com.estrongs.android.pop/.app.PopVideoPlayerProxyActivity" />
<set name="com.opera.browser/com.opera.Opera" />
<set name="com.alensw.PicFolder/.StreamingActivity" />
<set name="com.redirectin.rockplayer.android.unified/com.redirectin.rockplayer.android.OpenRockPlayerActivity" />
<filter>
<action name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
<cat name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
<type name="video/mp4" />
</filter>
</item>

I don't see the BBC News app mentioned in a similar vein, but it behaves in exactly the same way. Nothing in the code above jumps out at me as a novice, but the fact that there are many, many entries in the file all the same does not seem good.

Ideas?
[Nook Touch General] Renate:
Well, the easiest solution is to just gut the preferred-activities:

<preferred-activities>
</preferred-activities>

Your Nook may ask you once about a few intents, but that should be it.

It's possible that packages.xml got corrupted.

Also, depending on how a file gets opened there may be different filters for mimetype vs. path filters.

If you are still having problems, narrow it down to exactly how you are trying to open the file.

Use logcat and see what intent generates the picker dialog.
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] smali26:
Has anyone come across a JIG for the GS5?
[Galaxy S 5 Accessories] Spartagek:
I found several, but this one is most likly to work
[Moto X Q&A] emailrob:
X1053, rooted and unlocked bootloader on T Mob US

Tried to install a new kernel but it failed. Wiped cached (factory reset in twrp) and now it won't boot past the animation logo.

As its not booted into the OS, windows won't recognize it as a device so i can't install a new rom to try again. Windows 8 'bings' when I connect it but it won't load as a drive.

I CAN get into AP Fashboot Flash Mode If I then go to Recovery, it still takes me to twrp. But there are not zip files to install that work and I can't work out how to copy them over without windows recognizing the device?

Thanks in advance
[Moto X Q&A] Darth:
You'll maybe need to flash the same stock firmware version you're on now...4.4 or 4.4.2 or whatever version you were on. Then root again.

This will help you...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2603358

Good luck!
[Moto X Q&A] emailrob:
Thanks for the reply. the problem is I can't connect to the phone to transfer a new firmware on. It 'bings' on USB plug but won't open as a USB drive. I can't get the phone to boot, can only get it to recovery. i tried reinstalling the motorola drivers again but still no luck.

When it was running Ok, I could plug it in (when it used to load into the android OS OK) and it would appear as a USB drive in Windows 8. I also tried on a different laptop.
[Moto X Q&A] Cyphir:
When you boot into bootloader, does the phone itself recognize that it is connected via USB? If so, you have to obtain the current SBF of your phone and flash over the files via fastboot.exe and mfastboot.exe.

There are plenty of guides throughout this site. Take your time and read everything before you make your first move.
[Moto X Q&A] emailrob:
OK panic nearly over! I managed to get it flashed using RDS lite. 4.4 is back on now, although I lost my root :( Not sure I want to go down the whole downgrade to 4.2.2 etc but I'll see. Thanks again
[Moto X Q&A] emailrob:
Just adding a reply in case anyone has a similar issue.

RSDLite managed to get the firmware back on. It lost root, but what actually happened is the recovery got deleted / corrupted.

So i went back through the rooting guide which started by adding twrp and then flashing. Rebooted, and SuperSU tells me all is OK and root is there.

:laugh:
[Moto X Q&A] nhizzat:
Is your phone recognized by fastboot or adb?

Since your bootloader is unlocked, manually flash the 4.4.2 firmware files, then TWRP, then boot into recovery, use adb to push SuperSU or whichever root program you prefer to /sdcard, then use TWRP to flash it.
[Moto X Q&A] emailrob:
Its all working OK now thanks. I just flashed 4.4 again and re-installed TWRP.
[Android Apps and Games] tube517:
I just tried it and it's a good start. It needs some work like labelling. Right now, it's just a box with the word "Add". Need a tutorial or something to guide the user into what or how to get into a forum. Right now, I had to guess and put the entire web address in the box. The key at the bottom needs a label. Even something as simple as "login" or something. I'm no IT/Tech expert but I can get around and figure stuff out. Not everyone is tech savvy so they need a little guidance.

Need a way to access favorite forums. XDA, for example, is a large forum. People don't like to scroll through every phone or tablet to find their forum.

Hopefully, this helps a little. I don't want to sound critical but these are things you need to know.

Taptalk is the gold standard right now but I like competition so good luck.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
THANK YOU this is the kind of feedback I'm looking for :)

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Forum Fiend v1.2.5.
[Android Apps and Games] Jesellers88:
I've been looking for something to replace Tapatalk, and I've looked at FF a few times. Figuring out how to get a forum loaded was confusing. The only way I figured out how to get on to XDA was happening to see it on the Play Store pictures. Logging in was a bit awkward too. When I saw the key at the top, I figured it was a link to purchase a pro version or something.

Most of all though, the look of it kept me from switching over. It feels dated. From the default cartoon avatars before logging in to a forum and icons, to the font and colors, it just feels a little off, although the action bar looks fine. I also feel like the slide out navigation is sort of wasted on the settings menu and active users, neither of which I use much. They might be better suited for faster navigation, search, showing subscribed forums/topics.

The number 1 reason, though, that I am looking for a Tapatalk replacement is the ability to bypass the forum selection page since I only use XDA. If it could detect that only one forum is present and automatically enter that one when opening the app, that would be legit.

Sorry to seem like I was going on and on. I think it has good potential, and some easy-ish fixes can make a world difference.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Thanks, this is good feedback. I have read other comments in the market also saying the interface looks dated, but I am not entirely sure what a more modern interface looks like. Do you consider the general look and feel of Tapatalk to be a good example of modern, that I can use as a guide to work off of?

As for automatically going to a specific forum, that would certainly be easy to add. I was thinking of letting users place icons for their specific forums on their homescreen, so they could launch each forum just as they would a stand alone app. They would probably be widgets technically, but could look just like a normal app icon.
[Android Apps and Games] starkly_raving:
A holo interface would be nice keeping in time with current Google design and the majority of apps that currently being published.
[Android Apps and Games] rolling56:
Added to Wishlist and will take a look at it when i get time and hello Kansas City from Springfield,MO :)
[Android Apps and Games] defim:
Can you pleae explain what else is tracked and how?
[Android Apps and Games] moorkai:
I appreciate the fact you asked for the voice of community. I guess it's somewhat vital for application's life, if anything else for gaining people's attention. Anyway, first thing I noticed when I installed Forum Fiend (yeah, I installed Forum Fiend now for the first time) was the fact that you need to manually enter forum server's URL. It's not a major PITA, but perhaps it would be nicer if it was done the Tapatalk way. The design is quite up-to-date IMHO, but as Jesellers88 said, default icons are cute, but kind of unprofessional, I'm afraid.

Also, BBCode support is a quite handy feature which Tapatalk does not offer (kudos!), but a full-fledged editor with preview, code and other stuff depending on what each forum allows would be even better, though Tapatalk offers nothing.

To summarize: Forum Fiend is quite a nice application, but above mentioned suggestions (mine and from others in this thread) would bring it to perfection, I suppose. This post was intended to be a constructive critique and in no manner something intended to offend your work. I'm not an application developer or anything alike so this is my two cents ;).
[Android Apps and Games] AbhishekS:
Seems really interesting. Will certainly keep an eye on this project.
[Android Apps and Games] skokielad:
nice work. one issue encountered: app crashes when using "Last Page" function on a 1 page post. probably want to handle that better.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
thanks!

Sent from my SM-P600 using Forum Fiend v1.2.6.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Yes sure, I use Google Analytics to track page views, and also I track an event each time a server connection is made (server URL only, no other information is tracked).

I also send server connection information (again, URL only) to a database at my website, so that in the future I can implement a "most popular" forums section.
[Android Apps and Games] natezire71:
I see someone saw my comment. ;)

Thank you thank you thank you. I can't stand the Tapatalk app. You have my thanks and full support!
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Thanks for the feedback. A preview mode for the BBCode editor would certainly be easy to accomplish, so I will probably be adding that in there.

The primary reason I do not have a forum listing/browsing option like Tapa, is that I do not have access to Tapa's massive forum database (at least, not that I know of). I agree that it sucks having to manually type in the server address though. To try to somewhat get around this, I have been logging which servers are being accessed from the app (server address only, no personal info), and plan on adding a "most popular servers" list, or some other way to browse. It is the best I can come up with for the time being though :-/ If anybody has suggestions on better ways to implement this though, I am open to any ideas!
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Thanks, with time and work I hope to be able to rival or surpass the quality of the official app.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Thanks. The reason I started this project, and the reason I lost faith in Tapatalk, is because I had previously bought their "pro" app. Then they downgraded it to a free app and released another paid pro version. I wanted something that works without getting nickeled and dimed!
[Android Apps and Games] natezire71:
I don't mind paying if it works. Tapatalk is awful.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
oops, agreed!
[Android Apps and Games] unstab1e1199:
Definitely need some sort of tutorial. Like how do I go about subscribing to a thread?
[Android Apps and Games] Kapiljhajhria:
Thread not showing properly on your app. Just started forum for my dad's business and made first few posts. Screenshot attached of the bug.

Have a look at the text under section "history" one is using your app and other one is using taptalk app. Its looking exactly the same as it is on my website using taptalk but with your app some text and one link in between is missing.

Also its bit difficult process to add new forum. Hope in your future updates we all can see some chnage about that. App is looking good so far.
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
This is a good start and it's nice to see new features and a new UI to visit our forums.

My two cents:

• there's a blank at the bottom of the screen

• FC after hiting an option on the side panel. (log attached)
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Thanks for the heads up. There is probably a problem with my regular expression for detecting URL's. Would you mind sending me a PM with a link to that forum so I can have a reference on working this one out?
[Android Apps and Games] skokielad:
Same side panel FC here too.

Also FC's when I select page 1 of a user profile.

Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Forum Fiend v1.2.5.

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Sometimes get this weird text too on user profile pages

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[Android Apps and Games] trevor7428:
I don't know if this is possible. But say if I'm in Note 3 general section on xda for example. Can you implement an endless scrolling page of all the threads? Instead of going page by page. Unless I'm missing something I've never seen this anywhere. And would def use ur app instead of chrome. As I do now.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Can and will.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Just updated the app with a lot of your suggestions, the new version should be appearing in Google Play in the next few hours. I had to add a new permission, which is explained below. Primary changes include:

You can now add a direct link on the homescreen to any of your forums. It will behave just like having a stand alone forum app, completely bypassing the forum listing screen. This required the Install Shortcut permission.

Forum elements now have sort of a shaded box theme to them. I think it looks a little nicer, but if people don't like it I can revert back to the old look, or make it optional.

Got rid of the cartoon looking default avatar icon.

Improvements to post link, quote, and other BB code handling.

Forum topics listing now has an infinite scroll (at least until there are no topics left), kind of like the news feeds in Facebook and Twitter apps

The left slideout menu has been rearranged and now contains navigation links such as forum index, subscriptions, unread topics, etc

Added a quick popup tip on how to log in when you enter a forum as a guest

Changed the language on the forum listing screen input box to make it more apparent that a URL is the required input

Forum settings have been moved out of the sliding menu and on to their own screen.

There were also various bug fixes on items reported through the Google Play developer console.

Most of these suggestions came from you guys, so thanks to all who gave me ideas. I still have a lot more to implement, so keep the suggestions coming if you like where the app is headed! Right now on my to-do list for the next update, I have a post preview mode to review your post BB code before submitting, and a makeshift auto-complete on the server input box, based on servers previously added by other users.
[Android Apps and Games] skokielad:
Nice update, thanks.

Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Forum Fiend v1.2.5.
[Android Apps and Games] sabret00the:
This seems to have a lot of potential, I wish you the best of luck.
[Android Apps and Games] skokielad:
More feature requests:

- Search this thread

- Share link (to forum, thread, post, user profile, etc.)

Keep up the good work, thanks.

Sent from my HTC One M8 on VZW using Forum Fiend v1.2.5.
[Android Apps and Games] DroidIt!:
I tried three different xda url's and my login a dozen times or so but can't seem to log in to xda. I keep getting wrong login info. I'm on xda all the time so I know that's not the case and I also tcked both radio buttons in the login section saying I'm older than 13 etc. Not sure what else to do. I copied the URL's directly from chrome into your app. Am I missing something?

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Here's a screenshot. The app takes my URL fine. I get to the login, but then this. The URL is for a specific ROM forum for the Nexus 5 if that helps at all.

from my N7
[Android Apps and Games] hansz73:
my suggestions are:

1. Please remove 'Type your new stupid post' in the post reply screen. it's - imo - rude and unprofessional.

2. Use the empty space under user avatar for the texts. Or make it an option to hide the user avatar and use it for the texts. Users get to see more texts.

3. option to go to first unread post in a thread.

4. option to turn off images, good to save bandwitdh for those on limited data plan.

5. Move 'mark all as read' to main screen. this allow user to do it in one tap. more usefull than button to see active users.
[Android Apps and Games] DroidIt!:
Having words in an app isn't rude and unprofessional....but this was...

from my N5
[Android Apps and Games] skokielad:
After backing out of a thread to go back to my subscribed list, I still see the thread's "page # of #" in the header.

Sent from my HTC One M8 on VZW using Forum Fiend v1.2.5.
[Android Apps and Games] RampageRR:
Nice start to this app, has potential. I'm having an issue on another forum clicking on an embedded pic to load it full screen. It just loads the profile of the person who posted it rather than the picture.
[Android Apps and Games] HipCat:
Forgive my ignorance. Would there be any way at all to allow adding of forums that don't have the Tapatalk API installed on them? Such as NeoGAF.com and GameFAQs? Could just let the app load up the forum's default mobile site or something like that? I've been looking everywhere for a good forum app that allows me to add those two forums. I just want for an app where I have all forums I frequent.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Are you putting the entire thread URL into the server input box on the main screen? Ideally, you would just put xdaforums.com

If you are getting there by opening the app through clicking on an external link, then that would be a glitch.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
1. Yeah, I can change that. It is a holdover from when the app was called Discussions and was made specifically for that forum community, and didn't yet support adding your own servers.

2. Are you talking about the wide left margin on posts? Yeah, I can rearrange the layout on that.

3. Might be trickier, I will have to see if the Tapatalk API returns that info. I could probably save that information within the app, but it wouldn't remember what your last read post was if you used the website or another app.

4. Good idea, I can add that easily.

5. Another good idea.

Thank you for the feedback!
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
oops. I'll get to that. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
I could just make a page with a WebView that could load any forum URL you put into it. Would you want some kind of additional functionality added to it?

As for forcing the mobile style for the forum, I am not exactly sure how to accomplish this, unless the page itself already automatically detected and formatted itself for mobile. I know on some forum systems like phpBB, you can force a specific style with a URL parameter. Of course, a mobile-oriented style would have a different ID number on each forum system.
[Android Apps and Games] HipCat:
Yeah, that would be fantastic if you were to add that. Most forums nowadays already have mobile styles. Like you said, they're usually with a URL parameter. NeoGAF and GameFAQs both have mobile sites, but no tapatalk API installed.

Then there's always the ability to modify the forum page styles -- custom themes, etc. -- to allow the few forums that don't have mobile to work.

Would be absolutely fantastic if you got this added. I'll be purchasing the 'PRO' version to donate for development. Really excellent, thank you. :)
[Android Apps and Games] DroidIt!:
I think I tried that one, but I'll give it another shot here and see how it goes. Thanks for the reply and your work on the app. Looks really promising. [emoji106]

from my N5
[Android Apps and Games] hansz73:
Yes, that's correct.

I rather not to see the user avatars on posts screen when I'm reading forums on the road to conserve my data allowance.

But I'm sure others would like to see it.

It's fine to remember it within the app if the API doesn't not have that. Tapatalk should have it as there is an option called 'First unread' under 'Loading Behavior' in the setting screen. However, it doesn't work well as it always go to the wrong post.

One more suggestion.

Allow user to immediately go to see subscribed threads, or unread posts on per forum basis. My use case for Tapatalk is like this:

* on forum A, I want to see all unread messages upon entering the forum.

* on forum B, I want to see my subscribed threads and sub-forums.

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] skokielad:
+1 for this.

Also, another bug found: I can't upload an avatar pic from local storage. It keeps giving me the error that says it can only upload from local storage, even when the jpg is located in /sdcard/subfolder.

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Sorry, one more thing... a cool-to-have-down-the-road feature request: change pages by swiping the screen left or right.

Sent from my HTC One M8 on VZW using Forum Fiend v1.2.6.
[Android Apps and Games] mp3deviant721:
This app has lots of potential. But I see one downfall: Inboxes with a large amount of messages in them. Now I know this is an issue as a friend of mine had started working on an app for the forum in question. He had this same issue, he couldn't get the messages to load from my Inbox. It was either some messages (the first 25 or so) or it would get stuck loading and not do anything. Your app seems to be stuck loading. Any ideas?

And I'm willing to assist you in getting this working, I really believe this will be a great app.

Sent from my PACman'd GS²
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
I will spam one of my inbox accounts with a ton of messages to debug this. I know that the API will only return the latest 20 messages unless you specifically request the number of messages to return. I'll see what I can do.
[Android Apps and Games] bastecklein:
Are you using the older Android Gallery app, or the newer Google Photos app, when you are choosing a picture from your SD card?

I have had problems trying to get this to work with the newer Google Photos app. Instead of returning a local URI to the photo location on your SD card, it instead gives an internet URL to the photo on their Google+ server, so the app thinks that a web address was supplied.

Anyway, I am sure there is a way around this, I just have more work to do. If nothing else, I could just implement my own photo picker screen.