[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
4 SPECTACULAR Proposed DroidShows Improvements!

I apologize for the delay [MENTION=2664981]ltGuillaume[/MENTION] but, I've got a handful of stuff on my plate. I'm sure you understand me... LOL!

Well here's the GRAND SCHEME of the Proposals i had mentioned. I just may get a Pulitzer Prize for this... :)

4 Proposed DroidShows Improvements

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#1 - Enhancing the Use of the Network Provider:

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[Please refer to the attached "IMG1-Network-Provider.jpg"]

This idea came to me as i was showing the app to a family member, i was asked a question regarding the network a show was on.

It took me several minutes before I was able to locate the name of the network provider. It was fairly small, grayed out a bit and in a place i never noticed before.

My first, network provider, proposal is to enhance the network provider name and make it a bit more prominent and/or either move the location or just leave it there and also show it one or more other locations to help in locating it better.

My second, network provider, proposal is the ability to categorize, sort, list by, etc... using/by way of the network provider the same way as a present feature of being able to sort by name, dates, etc...

In addition to the second, network provider, proposal, while sorted by "network", the network providers name will show as a sort of header. For example, it one or more shows have the same network provider, that network name will only be on one a small strip above the list of providers (not individually).

#2 - Adding Apply/Cancel to the Options Menu:

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[Please refer to the attached "IMG2-APPLY-CANCEL.jpg"]

It took a a little while to get the grasp of this but, i feel that this minor modification would be more helpful than you think.

Referring to the bottom of the Options Menu where the Backup & Restore options are...

Typically, when it comes to a new "app screen", within an app, the back button is commonly used (sometimes with an arrow pointing left) to exit the screen/go back one screen.

When it comes to a "popup screen", it's typical to have an option to press to "apply" that, both, exits the popup menu and applies the changes. There's also a "cancel" option that, both, exits the popup menu and undoes/cancels any changes.

To add, when it comes to using the back button on most apps that has the (above) options typically exists the popup menu without any changes as well.

#3 - Change the default box selected to the Options Menu:

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[Please refer to the attached "IMG3-DEFAULT-1, IMG4-DEFAULT-2, IMG5-DEFAULT-3"]

Though a minor change to the default selection within the popup Options menu and isn't a big deal but, the images i had provided is, a kind of, self explanatory item so I'll make this one brief.

IMG1 - Reflects the current option selected as a default following the installation of the app.

IMG2 - Only reflects 1/2 proposed, and more appropriate, still keeping only one option selected but, changes that default option by selecting the top one instead.

IMG3 - Only reflects 2/2 proposed, that has no default options selected and just leaves it up to the individual user.

#4 - Add an alternative feature to backup/restore database:

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It would be GREAT to be able to manually browse for an alternative location for performing a database backup/restore (ie... External MicroSD).

I, personally, get tired of adding additional actions every time I update the shows then backing up the database then, by way of using my file manager, i have to copy the DroidShows folder and the paste/overnight it to my backup location on my External MicroSD. I backup to my database in case (though, not often but, does happen) something unforeseen happens to my device that forces me to redo the whole device.

Even if the current location and files remain but, adding an additional location where the same folder and database files can also be backed up to.

I've got a feeling that other, dedicated, users of the DroidShows app will agree with me on this.

Well this is it my friend... LMAO! :)

Hopefully you can, at least, try applying the proposed changes and I know that Nobody expects miracles, fast fixes, immediate enhancements, sudden modifications, etc... So PLEASE take your time and eventually one or more of them will happen over time.

Thanks a TON for this app and your stellar Development!

***Please Note: As always, I welcome any member to help with further valuable information/clarification for any of my posts.

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