[Xposed Framework Modules] Calienteboots:
Hey all,

First post here but I've been lurking for awhile, however. I'd like to start off by thanking [MENTION=4024698]MaaarZ[/MENTION], I really do appreciate the work put into this module. I've been using it for way too long and I've finally decided to donate and join in on the discussion, and I'll continue doing so as the app develops. I'm posting to give some feedback on the new update and hopefully hear back from others on potential fixes. The update works great and its exciting to finally see the "update available" on the xposed installer after so long!

I'm really enjoying the save button on the stories. This makes it so much easier to pick out pictures that are actually worth saving. I've grown so accustomed to the old snapprefs though, and I tend to forget... That's on my part, but I'd rather be on this new update where the module does not freeze at times when saving pictures (not to mention saving multiples of the same image). I miss the automatic saving for conversations, as this made it easier to keep track of them, so I'll have to start getting used to manually saving messages.

The integration of snapprefs into snapchat menus is very welcomed as it makes it much easier to switch between them. One thing that I have noticed is that the "upload button" that is above the record button will make the camera unresponsive in snapchat and it will take forever to bring up the "complete action using" message. After clicking an app, it won't actually do anything and I only regain snapchat functionality after I close the snapprefs app from the app drawer. For now, I am simply using the "share to" function and that works fine. I'll post the log in another reply since it makes my comment too big.

Also, it may just be me but I feel as if snapchat is heating up my phone much quicker than before. I believe another user had mentioned that as well but I've seen nothing that confirms the fact.

The new text editor menu is gonna take some time to get used to... I've grown used to the old layout! At least this one makes it easier to see how the text is edited as it is happening. Making it so that the text box becomes transparent would be helpful when making changes.

The changes to video recording are bittersweet, as I miss being able to record past 10sec but at the same time it's great to see a timer that tells how long the recording has gone for. Sometimes there's moments where a video goes over 10 seconds because nothing exciting happened in the first 10sec or I would record full videos with snapchat (so I wouldn't have to be switching apps) and save them from there. I don't really mind not being able to send >10sec snaps, but not being able to record for longer than 10sec makes using snapchat as a recording app not possible anymore. I'll have to see if this feature returns or if it cannot be implemented in the newer snapchat versions.

On a related note, does anyone know of a way to stop the autoplay of stores? This feature has got to be the most annoying thing of the newer snapchat version. I lose track of which story I'm watching, and sometimes I don't want to watch some people's stories. I could see a "stop autoplay" feature being implemented into snapprefs, but if there are other projects working on this feature I'd appreciate the info.

I'd also like to give some feedback on the actual thread, but first I'm going to give a bit of a background.. I switched over to a Sony Z3c about a year ago after being on windows phone since it came out (I tried to be a WP fanboy, but I couldn't), since I craved the amount of user control that's possible with android. Being my first time on android, I had to learn things quickly. I had never been on the OS so that meant I dove head first into how to unlock, root, flash, etc. my phone and while I didn't fully understand the "why" in everything I did/do, I learn as I go and I reach out for help when I can't. I actually installed the xposed framework because of snapprefs and I've been introduced to so many other modules and mods since then that have given me a very customized phone catered to my needs. So from my perspective of not being fully immersed in the android community, I saw xda as another thread to seek help. This was especially the case since anytime I came upon an error or wanted to learn more about the module, I ended up here in this thread. I learned about the module here, so I logically thought this was a place to ask for help. I understand the temptation to post questions without reading beforehand, but after briefly reading through the thread I learned that doing so would get people very angry :(

People come here looking for help and I think a way to alleviate the FAQ posts is to boldly state it in the OP for newbies, or to drive them somewhere else by modifying the support link layout on the module. Users who have never been on xda (Like I was) are most likely ONLY here for support and will have no idea of the formalities of this site, so I can see why many do act the way they do. They are not likely to spend the <5 minutes of browsing the thread to find their answer, not to mention to see the messages about how this is not a support site. No matter how many reminders are put up, they will be ineffective since they are not getting to the people that need to be told, and the problem will persist. The way support is (currently) set up in the module is that xda is the first link, so many will click on it thinking here is the proper place to ask help, not knowing their question is a FAQ. If the app links were shifted to where the g+ and reddit links were first (or users could just be told to head there for support), then more people would go there. It would also help to include some type of label for each link (ex: go to x/y FIRST for general questions/support, z if your question needs in depth discussion) and a warning before directing users to xda of some of proper post etiquette (and a "I agree" button!).

I don't believe these changes are too hard to implement, but nonetheless its a suggestion. General users sometimes don't know any better and they need to be hand fed these things since they are too lazy to figure it out themselves. Xda is a great community, but people will feel entitled to immediate support, features, or updates here. They will want fast help and its really hard to change them, so a better solution is to prevent them from coming here in the first place and informing those who do on how to behave before they're given the chance to post.

I'm sorry for the rant here, but once again, I appreciate the work that has been done here and I want to drop my $0.02 in hopes that I contribute to the thread.