yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] blk_jack:
The harsh reality is that Android now aggressively kills background services on any and all apps ('cept good ol' Play Services dontchaknow). Battery Optimization turned off will keep Android from black listing the service altogether but apps are very limited now as of Android O. Google is forcing everyone to use their services, including push notifications through FCM. The downside for privacy conscious users is that no matter what Google is now tracking you. Even if you opt out of Google Analytics (or like Labs don't even have them) Google STILL tracks any app that uses push notifications and provides demographic & other types of stats no matter what. (I realize that Android as a whole has a number of methods that likely track you, but these stats are visible to the devs themselves even if they opt out of any analytics).

Originally I made Labs with its own push notification service to avoid this. We can no longer avoid it and as a result notifications are failing or not working. It really sucks, I hate it, it makes me dislike and distrust Google more than ever, but this is the next step in them forcing devs and users to be part of their ecosystem.
[Android Apps and Games] x.trinity:
Well said.

We badly need another competitive OS.

WM is no longer part of the game.

btw, I've experienced several crashes in the last update. Replying to message mostly coz that crash.
[Android Apps and Games] soilentgreen:
I have a problem.

Sometimes when I publish with xda labs, not all of my message is publish. just a few words.

And why we can't delete a message?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] strongst:
Have you similar problems like mentioned in issue 55 at first page?

What message want you to delete? A pm? It works for me fine.
[Android Apps and Games] :
It's an annoyance and i feel there is a way around this but my noobish brain can not compute. HOWEVER, you've done an outstanding job with LABS., i'm using it more often so be prepared for my spam :p

Thanks for the app :D
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
Pls do good spam bro! :p ;)
[Android Apps and Games] soilentgreen:
I can copy/past or write a message and the app publish just a few words.

About the delete message. If i publish something and I want to delete it completely there is no way to do so. the only way is to edit the message and to write "deleted".
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
It's all about known issue #55 as said by [MENTION=613506]strongst[/MENTION]

It's normal you can't delete posts, only moderators can do this. You just have to edit with "deleted" and it's fine.
[Android Apps and Games] soilentgreen:
I thought maybe there's a solution to this issue.

Didn't know only moderators can delete messages.

Thnks for your help :)
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
Boy does that sound painful!
[Android Apps and Games] abhinandanbr:
Its a nice app. Excited to see apps from xda.
[Android Apps and Games] zippy01:
Are you aware that the app won't open up? I get the error in the screenshot every time.
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
The answer would be obvious if you would have read the last 2-3 pages...

Especially this:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=75774217
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
What version are you running?

That was fixed in versions 1.1.5.1 and 1.1.5.2.

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I realize that, however I am still running Nougat (CRDroid on Android 7.1.2), although I am sorely tempted to flash an unofficial LOS 15.1 alpha for my Nexus 4 (but l lack the time to do so).
[Android Apps and Games] zippy01:
Actually I checked a couple of pages and couldn't see anything of interest unless you'd rather me inspect every post for the last 5-6 pages incase it had been reported? I'm not new here and I don't appreciate being mocked when I asked for help considering I think it's my first post in this thread! I usually do see issues and follow the instructions. On this occasion I'm afraid I must have missed it.. So please crawl back under your rock and bother someone else!

1.1.5b the last update to be pushed
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
1.1.5.2b if you chose to get beta updates (bugs be damned!) when signing in or from settings/labs tester -> on. It is easy to sign out and sign back in if you want to change your option.
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
Wow, chill out man!

Where exactly do you see me mock you?

I gave you the solution which was a couple page earlier: just take it and be happy. You're the one that should crawl back to your meds.

Was it so hard to specify the app version you were using and avoid answers that you don't like?
[Android Apps and Games] zippy01:
Wow I'm okay with beta updates and don't want to change it I only asked for help.

Uhmm this bit

The answer would be obvious if you would have read the last 2-3 pages

I'm not stupid and I did look before I posted obviously I missed it.. Thank you for the link anyway

When I posted I couldn't open the app and didn't know what version I was on otherwise I would have posted it. It was only when I clicked the quote notification I got in the app
[Android Apps and Games] newbe1droidx:
Working just fine for me so far...
[Android Apps and Games] DB126:
Self-serving dialog

Ridiculous self-serving dialog in the last handful of posts. Seriously - does a moderator need to step in to settle the sandbox dispute?
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
I think you misunderstood me. If you "dont agree for beta updates" (don't tick the checkbox or turn off labs tester in settings), you will get only v1.1.5b via notification in app. For beta updates, you will need to follow thread posts and download beta updates manually when you need them from blk_jack's posts.

If you "agree for beta updates" (tick the checkbox or turn on labs tester in settings), you will get updated to v1.1.5.2b automatically.

So you say you agree for beta updates (which means you have checked to accept beta updates), but also say that your app version is v1.1.5b... these two statements dont hold.

Please correct me Wood Man if I am wrong.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] Bajanman:
[MENTION=4387744]Judge Joseph Dredd[/MENTION]

Cleanup on aisle seven please thx.
[Android Apps and Games] coal686:
This thread is infested with moderators. So far, just a sandbox dispute (good choice of words), so meh. I'm of the thought that we let people discuss a little as long as rules haven't been broken. If it gets too out of hand, I'd step in, but I have faith that it won't. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
I have to correct you :)

If you don't agree for beta updates (turn off labs tester in settings), you will get only v1.1.4b via notification in app.

1.1.4b is the latest non test build (HERE are the non test versions)

The rest is true, if someone chooses to be a Labs tester, one will get latest v1.1.5.2b debug, which is a test build then.

But thanks anyway for the explanation you gave
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
"infested"??? I'd say "ornamented" to be more positive! :p
[Android Apps and Games] blk_jack:
haha infested with mods!

Just so people know, Labs was originally launched in closed beta testing to forum mods for a good month before being released to the public, so when the thread moved here a lot of mods came with it. I would say this is arguably the most heavily viewed thread by mods on the site, so I always cringe a bit when I see a user getting out of line because I know there's a large number of moderator eyeballs on that person.

Now having [MENTION=4752536]Wood Man[/MENTION] as a SM is just the icing on the cake! Noobs beware :P

EDIT: It goes without saying but I love the forum mods and appreciate the hard work they do on this site <3
[Android Apps and Games] DB126:
Sand flinging has ceased which was the intended goal. Never expected an enforcement action which would have been disappointing given the community (this ain't no budget phone forum). Yep - hard to hold back once the name calling starts. Been there a few times and even had to self-report a less than gracious post. Moving on.
[Android Apps and Games] Wolfcity:
Congratulations [MENTION=4752536]Wood Man[/MENTION]. I follow this thread daily and you really deserve it.
[Android Apps and Games] shinobisoft:
I see more mods, RC's, and RD's comment here than I do the casual user. :D My 2 cents...
[Android Apps and Games] DB126:
While clearly OT I can't overlook the opportunity to pimp [MENTION=4752536]Wood Man[/MENTION] who is one of the hardest working contributors in the corners of XDA we mutually traverse. Long standing RC and now Mod designations are well deserved. A sincere tip-of-the-hat to my ongoing mentor (whether he knows it or not).
[Android Apps and Games] :
Test

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Just reporting in that notifications are a go. This is strange because they work only sometimes regardless of battery optimization and power saving settings as have been mentioned here already.

I think a safe boot to isolate will be a good way to find the culprit responsible.
[Android Apps and Games] Титан:
Please, add an opportunity to select the text like in browser, without it app is useless (IMHO)
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
You have to long press a post (anywhere except the text itself) or use the multi quote button on bottom left and then use the "copy text" button on top right. Then you'll be able to select the text to copy. Please see my screenshots.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Sorry if it's been asked before, why isn't this in the play store?
[Android Apps and Games] strongst:
Hint: read FAQs of first page ;)
[Android Apps and Games] :
Just did, but it doesn't specify why, just that it has it's own ota updates.

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Just did, but doesn't say why, only that it uses it's own ota updates.

Can anyone just answer the question please.
[Android Apps and Games] strongst:
Q: Since this app is part-store and it won't be allowed on Play, how do I get updates?!

Good question! Labs has OTA self-updates that will notify you when a new version is available.

Hence: Google play store won't allow any other app store as mentioned above. Other app stores are F-droid or xda labs for example :)
[Android Apps and Games] :
Thank you strongst ?
[Android Apps and Games] Maxr1998:
Since I just noticed, congratulations [MENTION=4752536]Wood Man[/MENTION] on your new Senior moderator title! Very well deserved :)
[Android Apps and Games] thehappydinoa:
Yo so I just updated my app and now it brings me to an exception page. I have an Essential Phone running root Oreo 8.1
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
App doesnt open? Or it only doesnt show your device forum? Your app version is...?
[Android Apps and Games] blk_jack:
For some reason you always seem to need to rebuild Labs when using certain subs themes. Otherwise it can cause crashes on start.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Dev opt debug freezes LABS and I don't know why?
[Android Apps and Games] BeeWall:
That option makes it wait for the Android Studio debugger, so that you can debug the app. I don't think anybody but the devs need/can properly use that.
[Android Apps and Games] glserr:
I am a senior member and I still cannot upload picture via the apps or pc, can anyone help me with this issue?
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
Hi,

I've replied in your own thread related to your issue: https://xdaforums.com/general/help/upload-file-failed-t3759259/post75832906
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
Great job [MENTION=2637227]blk_jack[/MENTION], issue #21 is fixed with the new v1.1.5.3b debug. :victory:

Both post 7 and 8 edited using XDA Labs! No more server error. Big posts can now be edited!

So, the issue below is now in fixed bugs list.
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
That's a FAQing nice fix. Wahoo! Verbose mode activated.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr. Lokkevit:
Just updated to the latest version of the app, and it always crashes now. Under any circumstances it won't open.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Are you using a Substratum theme? If so, uninstall the Labs overlay and reinstall it.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr. Lokkevit:
I am not even rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] Gabi_203:
The app always crashes after the last update.

Android 6.0.1 non-rooted
[Android Apps and Games] Eleo:
Can confirm [MENTION=4752536]Wood Man[/MENTION]. Editing of long post is now possible (tested on my longest post in MODs thread).

Android 6.0.1. Rooted. No crash with latest update.Users who have crashes with latest build:

Please provide logs or more info. Or maybe try to wipe data of XDA Labs from settings/applications.

Tried denying root access to XDA Labs. Relaunched. Still no FC. So it does not look to be related to root access.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr. Lokkevit:
Those who are having crashing issues, try changing your device's language to english. I noticed that the Unexpected Error screen was in my native language, instead of english. The new translations might be the cause of crashes.
[Android Apps and Games] Gabi_203:
[MENTION=7688405]Mr. Lokkevit[/MENTION] You are right!

Translation updates are the problem.

Just changed the language from Romanian to English and it doesn't crash now.

This is happening only on latest Beta build,not on stable.
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
Or you can use "Force English" option...
[Android Apps and Games] blk_jack:
Can either of you provide a log? I just added Romanian to the latest build and there may be an error in one of the translation strings somebody submitted via crowdin.
[Android Apps and Games] linkazoid:
My update won't download, it does the download part but doesn't kick off the install. I think it's because a cleaner app has removed the XDA Labs download folder.

Can you let me know the correct location that this should be created.
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
Here attached the logs for the "Romanian crash on start".

I just had to change the language in Android settings to Romanian and then launch XDA Labs.

cc:

[MENTION=7688405]Mr. Lokkevit[/MENTION]

[MENTION=7194615]Gabi_203[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] Bogdan010:
Can it be the fault of diacritics?
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
The Labs apk is downloaded here in "files" folder (see my screenshot)
[Android Apps and Games] ogisha:
Private messages I write dissaper.

Is this known bug or I am the only one having this?
[Android Apps and Games] shinobisoft:
It may be you. All my PM's are accessable and displayed via XDA Labs.
[Android Apps and Games] DB126:
Same; no issue with PM operation or message retention on the latest release.
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
Maybe this? https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/labs-t3241866/post69605446
[Android Apps and Games] linkazoid:
Thanks, I have that folder and started the download again and it did download there, but didn't autolaunch the package installer... Installed manually and all working ok
[Android Apps and Games] ogisha:
That was it.

Thank you very much!
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
Maybe try to search "packageinstaller" or "package installer" keywords in this thread using the in-thread search feature, you may find some clues.
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
[MENTION=2637227]blk_jack[/MENTION], the "Romanian crash" is fixed with 1.1.5.4b debug.

31 languages (34-3) left to test! :p

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] strongst:
With German language no problems at all :good: so you need only to test 30:D
[Android Apps and Games] pix106:
French seems fine too, with 1.1.5.4b
[Android Apps and Games] doomscooter:
Where link i can download apk 1.1.5.4b? Tia
[Android Apps and Games] MrWasdennnoch:
Activate the "Labs Tester" option in the settings and a download link should appear at the top of the navigation drawer.
[Android Apps and Games] DB126:
FWIW - I have found toggling the setting is sometimes required to trigger notification of a recently released build.
[Android Apps and Games] NE0HP:
While updating the app through app update notifications, I was getting "Parsing Error...." despite of giving permission of installing an app from unknown sources. Read Q&A and found solution from this link

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/labs-t3241866/post66163577

I followed the instructions and cleared app data but some how there is no way I can enable storage permission under Package Installer(check my screenshot) as described on above link! I'm on PE ROM (8.1) on Mido. So it seems the suggested work around did not worked for me at least.

But by clearing the XDA labs app cache and then signing out from my account on app is letting me update the app through inbuilt app update notifications without any errors....this can possibly the one more work around if anyone facing such error though some people find signing out and signing in from the app could be PIA. Thought of sharing this since it might help someone who faced similar situation like me!
[Android Apps and Games] xehed:
anyway, where is latest version? and no debug version??
[Android Apps and Games] blk_jack:
It's coming soon. First comes test builds where we test, then comes more stable builds that aren't just debug builds.

Why am I explaining this what is wrong with me
[Android Apps and Games] xehed:
because usually there's 2 file in download page, the one is debug version (which bigger file size than the 2nd).

the 2 nd is (thought) no debug version. :p
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
Please read here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75856394&postcount=10299

It's pushed in the download tab in OP only when it's considered stable enough for a beta. And there is always a debug and a regular version, last one was 1.1.4b.
[Android Apps and Games] dj_chapz:
Any plans to get Magisk modules browser like Xposed in Labs? A lot of unofficial Magisk modules are on XDA but not added to the official Magisk repo, so you actually need to search for them and it would be really useful. XDA Labs would be the only place where all unofficial modules are present. Xposed has its own module browser, so XDA is just another one, I dont see why isnt that the case also for Magisk, where we would actually see more modules than in Magisk itself.
[Android Apps and Games] **Menos**:
Hello XDA Labs developers, I have one question. Previosly, I have uploaded one version of my APK and now I can't upload new version because of changed signing keystore. Can I change it somehow? Or maybe I can completely delete my app from XDA Labs and then reupload it.

Also I am interested, can I open link to XDA Labs from my application? (I want to redirect user from free version to premium store page, if he will want to buy it).
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
I'm not sure if there are any plans like that, but in the meantime you can check my Collection of Magisk Modules v2 thread. I try and add all the modules I can find whenever I have time.
[Android Apps and Games] coal686:
For your first question, I think [MENTION=2637227]blk_jack[/MENTION] has to delete the app manually and then you can reupload. Not sure about the second.
[Android Apps and Games] [] AL []:
I'm not too familiar with Magisk so forgive my ignorance here. But aren't the modules just as the old custom recovery flashable zips? If so, why would a repository be beneficial if they are (as I understand) just phone/rom/setup very specific tweaks?
[Android Apps and Games] dj_chapz:
Yes, they are zips. Depending on the mod, some are device specific and some are general. Just as some Xposed apps.

A repo would be beneficial because:

a) official repo doesnt have all the latest mods, takes time to add them, they are managed by 1 person

b) they are here, on XDA, so I need to browse XDA either way to find them, it would just be easier

c) its basically analogue to Xposed, both are mods, done on XDA, extend the functionalities of devices, depend on container that needs to be installed for it to work, hugely popular, need to be enabled in the managers after install, need reboots after install/update, etc.. the question would be why is one supported and the other not?

The only difference is basically that ones are apps and others are zips. But everything except that is the same (user facing). By the same logic one would ask why are apps that use Xposed in their own category as they could just be next to all other apps?
[Android Apps and Games] DB126:
Exactly. I would argue folding Magisk and Xposed modules into general apps (within appropriate sub-categories) is the way to go vs adding a dedicated Magisk section and whatever else comes next.
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
[MENTION=2637227]blk_jack[/MENTION]

About the fix called "[fix] Large image OOM crashes in posts" in previous v1.1.5b debug, I still notice XDA Labs freezes when I browse threads with a lot of pictures. The app doesn't crash anymore (I guess it's the actual fix) but it still freezes. Maybe it's not about this at all, so what was the goal of this fix please?

If you need logs, I'd be happy to provide them, as always.
[Android Apps and Games] blk_jack:
There were a couple issues relating to images and memory, but the one that specific patch addressed was massive inline images in posts (i.e. 7500x4000 resolutions). Now what happens is those images are scaled down automatically to a max size to prevent instant OOM crashes.

I'm not sure it was even a widely reported bug, but one user had a giant image in his ROM thread and I got a bunch of reports from that.

Anyway regardless it should help cut down on the OOM related crashes. Because each post doesn't limit the number of images it's still possible to slow down and crash the app though if there are a ton of images in a post.

I think I mentioned before but without a major refactor in the way posts are displayed in the forum code there's no way to prevent this entirely.
[Android Apps and Games] woodman:
Thanks, yeah I remember now. I think it's related to that post: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69845538&postcount=6823

An image in OP was 7500 x 3000 pixels and triggered lags / maybe crashes for some devices :)
[Android Apps and Games] MrWasdennnoch:
One thing that I just noticed and didn't yet find in the feature request list: It would be nice if certain links (such as Play store links, YT etc.) opened in their corresponding apps (if installed) when the chrome custom tabs option is enabled. Currently play store links open in custom tabs and in order to actually open the play store you have to click the "open in chrome" button (which in that case doesn't do what it reads).

On a side note, I think it would be easier to manage the issues and requests on for example a Trello board than in this long list that doesn't look great on mobile :silly:
[Android Apps and Games] UFOZ24:
Hello I don't know if it is just me but the new labs update gives a parsing error is it because it is not compltible with KitKat now or just a random parsing error message
[Android Apps and Games] Shyam Bairi:
It definitely would be that the apk file is not properly downloaded. I use XDA labs latest update on a Jellybean device.

You can download latest apk from Apkmirror, and also verify the checksums listed there.

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You can use Flashify. This app is just 40 kb in size, yet extremely extremely useful.

You can simply share any YouTube, Playstore, Google Drive, etc URL to open them in their respective apps or any other browser.

When a link is opened in custom tab, simply tap share from the 3 dot menu and choose Flashify. You will get a pop-up to choose its respective app or any other browser.

The sole purpose of this app is to convert a "Share URL" dialog box to "Open with" dialog box.

There's one more extremely useful 20 kb app called " Browser Intercept - Share URL" which does the opposite of this app: converts "Open With" dialog box to "Share URL" dialog box.

Both apps are available in F-Droid Repo. Flashify is available in Playstore also.

Both apps are bare bones, they don't have UI.

Here's F-Droid URL of Flashify:

https://f-droid.org/app/com.nightshadelabs.anotherbrowser

Here's for Browser Intercept:

https://f-droid.org/app/com.intrications.android.sharebrowser