[About XDA developers] sd_shadow:
Template Usage

Start a thread, in your device's General Forum. See Where do I post the Index?

Copy the contents of the entire code from code box, and paste into the "Edit Post" window.

This will form the basis of the INDEX post.

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Adding Device Information

The device name. Use the official forum name designated for the device.

The [HELP THREAD] Ask ANY Question. Noob Friendlywould be left out if no such thread exists for the Device or you can create one see [Help Thread] Template

Add Link to the Devices Q&A forum or General Forum if no Q&A Forum exists.

Add Link and name of Device Manufacturer's home page

Create posts 2-7

Link "Basic Device Information" to Post #2

Link "Official Stock Firmware" to Post #3

Link "Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods" to Post #4

link "Custom ROMs" to Post #5

Link "Kernels & Radios" to post #6

Link "MODS, GUIDES and Misc" to Post #7

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Please use standard fonts for all posts following the OP.

Post #2

Variants: If applicable List variants Make, Model Name, Model #, Codename, and other info that distinguishes them (point out differences)

If applicable, include link for devices with separate forums for specific carriers or other... ex Samsung Galaxy S II I9100, T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989, AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777...

Add link to FAQs thread if there is one, or you can create one if you wish, see Frequently Asked Questions

Link to Device Specifications like http://www.gsmarena.com/makers.php3 or http://www.phonearena.com

Link to Device's XDA Developers Wiki

Post #3

Links to Official Device Firmware (from manufacture)

Description of Firmware if it's not included in firmware links Size, Android Version, System Version, Build Version or other Distinguishing features.

Post #4

Link to USB Drivers

Links to Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods

Links to Device Tools

links to Custom Recoveries

Links to Custom Bootloaders

Post #5

Links to Dev subforums Android Development, and Original Android Development

Link to DevDB Roms, e.g. http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6#romList

Links to Custom Roms Listed in order of Android version newest to oldest Lollipop, KitKat, Jellybean... (not all roms need to be listed, it's up to you)

Post #6

Link to DevDB Kernels, e.g. http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6#kernels

Links to Kernels & Radios

Post #7

Links to MODS, GUIDES/Misc, Repair Hardware, Discontinued Projects/Old information...

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Do not incorporate extras, change text styles, or add any flourishes to the document. The purpose of using a template is to achieve consistency.

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Add tags to the document for it to come up in search results.

see Help Your Threads Get More Search Hits with Better Titles and Thread Tags! by a.cid

Some suggestions:

INDEX, Manufacturer name, model name, model number, codename (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S II I9100)

Any other short phrases representative of the INDEX content

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Ask to make the INDEX a sticky in the device's "General" forum. (Please/Thank You)

Contact a forum moderator

Or Report Post #1

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Post in this thread with a link to the new INDEX to have it included in the Devices with INDEX post.

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Consider disabling your signature for the INDEX OP as it makes for a cleaner appearance.