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[Introductions] SigmundDroid:
Easily explained:

People who come here often are sufficiently advanced to use adblockers. Actually I was surprised to see this request - never seen any ad, my XDA is clean.

Anyway, wouldn't mind to put XDA on my donation list.
[Introductions] Justadudeinspace:
There's ad's on XDA Forums??? 😆

I either haven't noticed them or they are not appearing for me--across multiple devices.

That being said, an XDA subscription plan sounds awesome. It could come with a lot of different benefits beyond just the ad-free approach. Honestly, idc how cheap someone is--it's a great way to show support to the XDA Devs.

Also, how about a Developer roster? Like a Roster of all the XDA actual Developers. Complete with donation links. For super users to easily find, follow, and donate to our favorite developers (just a suggestion).
[Introductions] IronTechmonkey:
I'm not opposed to a paid ad-free experience but the efficacy and popularity of such is in part determined by the existing advertising landscape. XDA's existing advertising landscape for visitors without ad blocking and other protection is very bad; so much so that I'm hesitant to refer peer professionals and family members to the site.

+1 Yes!

IMO any change in this regard should start by reducing the excessive nature of the advertising which occurs At XDA (when advanced at blocking measures are not used).

To see such an extreme level of advertising intrusiveness and then be offered a paid ad free experience might be perceived as overly manipulative and might not be trusted by visitors, even those without specific disdain for such advertising.

This is not just about the regulars, many of whom have tech experience and are comfortable using ad blockers, but the perception of XDA to a much larger population-everyone else.
[Introductions] Timmmmaaahh!:
We tried launching those once, didn't go down very well 👀
[Introductions] silat13:
When a mod deletes your posy because it's in the wrong forum, they should direct you to the correct forum. It would be a nice gesture. It would be friendly. It wouldn't drive away new people.

My above response is based on getting an email with no guidance whatsoever. The way the email is written I assumed my post was gone. But I found I could go to where it was and see the senior mods action. When I do that I can see that where to put the post is clear.
[Introductions] Village_Idiot:
Can we get Tapatalk support back? I know many here probably would disagree, but it was convenient to be able to access multiple forums from one app.
[Introductions] Justadudeinspace:
See, here I thought you guys would go the Reaganomics route. Small fee's across the board among a large group of people. That's how the rich get rich, pennies trickle down.. Charge people hundreds of dollars, and you'll cause riot's. Who's hairbrained idea was it to slap a $200+ price tag on violation passes (Kidding, I know a ruse when I see one)?

Wouldn't it be easier to just go around making a whole bunch of fake profiles to break the rules? I mean sure you could block IP addresses but it's pretty easy to generate IP addresses (just buy a bunch of burners)..
[Introductions] Timmmmaaahh!:
Hi! I don't see any removed posts on your account. Can you PM me with the content of that email or a link to the affected post?
[Introductions] Timmmmaaahh!:
That's exactly what's happening and why we are here ;)
[Introductions] EllieCat:
You only see the ads if you are logged out.
[Introductions] SigmundDroid:
Tried it, of course... completely forgetting about my adblockers and... still saw nothing... good! :D
[Introductions] TNSMANI:
Perhaps THIS?
[Introductions] Timmmmaaahh!:
Yeah, I've seen it in the meantime. I was just waiting for that PM. But now that we're here again, might as well explain it here. @silat13 I cannot speak for another moderator, but I do see a well instructed and detailed closure of that thread. Did it occur to you that you can contact the moderator who posted the closure post? You can always hover our username and click the 'Start conversation' button. You are most welcome to approach us :)
[Introductions] CheapAntiAcid:
I've recently signed up, but I've been using the site for a while without registering. As a user, I think I can offer a unique perspective. The forum is an incredible resource, filled with smart people who are always willing to help. I'm not a professional developer, but I have some programming skills, mostly in small programs and simple scripts. I usually follow instructions and learn as I go.

The forum's traditional structure is familiar and comfortable, but some users have pointed out that it's becoming harder to help others due to the complexity of each problem. Companies are pushing more advanced methods to control rooting and modifications, which means users need to learn more to keep up. While this can be empowering, it also means that some users (including myself) lack a solid foundation in the underlying knowledge. This can lead to a double-edged sword, where users might either succeed and enjoy the process or make their device unusable and become afraid of modifications.

I'm sure many of you are aware of these challenges. My main suggestion is to create a general brand forum for universal tools that are trusted and/or multi-device tools that haven't been tested. I know most ROMs are device-specific, but tools like Magisk can work on various phones. There are also OEM and general commands that work across multiple models, which could be helpful. It would be great to have a centralized resource to avoid repeated questions like 'Is there a root for this phone?' or to merge similar topics into a mega-post. I don't know if this happens in others devices forums as I mostly browse the Asus and Xiaomi sections, as well as the hacking section.

It would also be helpful to have a clear path for users to follow and understand the basics better. This way, users would be more equipped to troubleshoot issues on their own and provide better data in the forum, which would help everyone. I know we're all volunteers, and no one is obligated to help, but I hope my suggestions are useful.
[Introductions] Timmmmaaahh!:
Hi CheapAntiAcid,

Thank you for signing up and sharing your perspective with us. It's always valuable to hear from users who have been engaging with the forum and bring fresh ideas to the table.

We appreciate your kind words about the forum and the community here. It's great to know that you find it an incredible resource filled with knowledgeable and helpful people.

Your observations about the increasing complexity of issues and the challenges users face due to advanced control methods by companies are very insightful. We understand that this can make things more challenging for users, especially those who might not have a solid foundation in the underlying knowledge.

Your suggestion to create a general brand forum for universal and multi-device tools is excellent. A centralized resource for trusted tools like Magisk and universal commands could indeed help streamline information and reduce repeated questions. We'll definitely take this idea into consideration and explore how we can implement it to benefit the community.

Additionally, providing a clear path for users to understand the basics better and troubleshoot issues on their own is a valuable suggestion. We strive to empower users with the knowledge they need, and creating more structured resources could greatly enhance this effort.

Thank you once again for your thoughtful suggestions. They are indeed useful, and we appreciate your contribution to making the forum even better. If you have any more ideas or feedback, please don't hesitate to share.

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Just like your post, this is also AI generated. :) Please respond to my PM.
[Introductions] SigmundDroid:
Where did you see spam? Spam can be easily reported and is being reported and I see spam like once every two weeks... definitely one the reasons why I like XDA so much!
[Introductions] blackhawk:
🤣Spam? Everyday. Multiple times.

You don't know where to look; in the Help Answer Questions, Unanswered threads.
[Introductions] EllieCat:
I also see it in the “new members” area.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
The 3D printers section is popular too; try to spam casually🤣

Spam can be and is posted everywhere only to a lesser extent.

If someone buries one of my post with a spam post they get hammered. Same for spaming on threads I created.
[Introductions] Clark Joseph Kent:
Yerp, that section is good for them spammers. I try to keep my eyes on that area, for those pop-ups.

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[Introductions] SigmundDroid:
I check in about a day or so and glimpse also "help answer question". About twice a month I see some spam, report and some mod takes care of it instantly.

So, XDA does an excellent job against spamming.

Unless you mean the poor newbie-souls looking for help themselves :ROFLMAO:
[Introductions] CheapAntiAcid:
I'm not spam, I used AI to fix gramatical errors and sound natural(fix sentences order), all the text is true, English is not my native language so write a cohesive grammatical correct long text is tiring. I was not aware that it was against the rules. This is my actual writings no AI involved only the keyboard corrector.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
AI per se isn't against the rules but the actual content can be.

You're using AI to edit vs create content.
[Introductions] CheapAntiAcid:
I was also banned for spam because I tried to make an account sooner and locked myself out from the account because of my own ignorance, that plus the AI comment made them suspicious, to be honest I understand the ban, it hurts in a way to be dismissed easily in the post, but they live managing spam everyday so it can happen.

Well, AI or not the text was indeed what I wanted to post, I also quite like the help that people give it here, well after that I contacted the support it was nice and they restored my account.

I plan to visit the forum independently.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
What does that mean? Duplicate accounts are banned.
[Introductions] CheapAntiAcid:
As I said: "I tried to make an account sooner and locked myself out" I do not even used the other account, I locked myself out of it and it was solved by the support, I just explained and they deleted the other one, when I said "I plan to visit the forum independently." I mean after the situation or just reading as a guest even if banned, I did not said that I would circumvent any block of my account, sorry if the phrasing sound dubious, that's actually what I wanted to avoid when I used AI to help with the first post in this thread . I think the fact that you can read and click links as a guest is a good anti-spam measure as it is, I made this account mostly to ask for help with the Xiaomi support that I needed at time.
[Introductions] Retrial:
Maybe....in an another previous era I would subscribe.

...But with all the respect, I am so tired and sick with subscriptions everywhere...in the end we will subscribe even for "clean air" and I am sure most of us feeling the same way as I do... 🫠
[Introductions] IronTechmonkey:
Good point. In broader terms the subscription model is just a way to keep people hooked into payment when they might otherwise not bother, and it is a way to keep control of products we purchase in the hands of the manufacturer instead of the purchaser. Although a subscription to XDA would not be fraught with all of those problems, yeah, to your point, please... fewer subscriptions to track would be nice. This also goes for requiring a separate app for every function instead of supporting for web browsers but that's another story.
[Introductions] svetius:
polls are turned off on purpose in this section to encourage people to use the Question thread-type with answer upvoting. I can easily turn it on, but like I think other sections are better for polls like:

https://xdaforums.com/f/general.256/

and

https://xdaforums.com/f/about-xda-developers-com.263/

both of which have polls enabled when you create a new thread.
[Introductions] cdalxndr:
It would be nice if polls had an option to be made dynamic so that users could add poll responses.

Something like facebook polls.
[Introductions] cdalxndr:
I cannot delete a newly created thread. Isn't this possible?

If there are no replies to the thread, It is safe to allow delete by author.
[Introductions] SXUsr:
Just tried searching the XZ1 Compact forum for "unlock" only for it to return "No results found" so something is broke there. I'm also unable to find where my attachments are?
[Introductions] svetius:
What section do you want to make a poll in? We can enable polls on a per-forum basis.

Right not, authors cannot delete their own threads. But you can always PM me, @the_scotsman or @MikeChannon and we can take care of that for you.

What do you mean about finding your attachments? Like you want to see a list of all the files you've uploaded?
[Introductions] MikeChannon:
As Svetius has said, polls aren't enabled in all locations and even when they are it is for the original poster of a thread to make them.

I'm not sure what you mean by a user adding poll responses. If you mean adding options/choices to the poll, that is complex. The original poster of the thread may be looking to get answers to specific questions and having people add other options could mess up the analysis he/she is looking for. The other limitation of this type of poll is that you can only vote once. However, if you allowed adding of new choices, that would not work well for those who voted on the choices from yesterday say, but which have now changed and he/she cannot vote again.

Unfortunately being such an enormous forum with millions of active Members, we always have a very small percentage of people who like to troll or stir up trouble. A small percentage of members on a very large membership site is a large number of people though. For that reason allowing things like posting threads and shortly afterwards being allowed to delete them allows Members to send out possibly trolling messages and have them deleted before Moderators spot them. This is also the reason we don't allow Members to change username simply by clicking a "Change Username" option.

For posts or threads, that you change your mind about and want to delete, you can simply hit the Edit button, delete the content and leave a few words like "Moderators please delete". Or as Svetius has said, contact a moderator or admin who can delete it on request.

Mike
[Introductions] SXUsr:
Yep. Wanted to help someone yesterday but search doesn't work and nor could I find an attachment I've uploaded.
[Introductions] Hot-Proton:
Please add a option to hide NEW POSTS and OUR APPS on the right side,
[Introductions] sd_shadow:
You can

Styles(account/preferences)

XDA App Theme (light)

Community App Dark

Remove Right Sidebar with app-style (click 3 dot menu top right of page)

See my post here
[Introductions] sd_shadow:
You go to General Discussion/General

The description is

but there is a sticky that says

***NOTICE*** Do NOT post questions here

Seems to be contradictory, I suggest editing the Description by removing ", or ask for help"

Spoiler content hidden.
[Introductions] svetius:
I have more advanced tools at my disposal since I have direct access to the site's database. You can DM me anytime with a request to help find files etc and I'll do my best to help you out.
[Introductions] gregpilot:
Hello!

I got here looking for the donation page. My network actively blocks ads and trackers....dont get me started on google/fb tracking.....but the forums have been a great help and would like to pay my share.

How to improve? Yes when I am on a public computer the ads are excessive. Just charge us a dollar per month and offer a donation page. You will make more money and can ditch the ads.

Thanks
[Introductions] dahawthorne:
Although I've been seeing "Search will be fixed soon" for several months, it's still totally unusable.

Specific example:

Search for "twrp-3.5.2_9-HH.R.13.img" and it returns a list of Nokia 3.2 & 3.1 results. Since the "HH" part refers to Hammerhead (Nexus 5), and the search term contains no Nokia, no 3.1 nor 3.2, what use is the search function?

I greatly respect developers, and have hesitated to complain, but this latest example is the clearest yet that without a proper search function the forums are pretty much unusable. I can of course bookmark the specific items in which I'm interested, but beyond that the jungle of information is just too dense to make any sense of. Even Google search, with uncountable millions of web pages to cover, makes a better job of finding what I'm looking for.

Edit; I know there is a feedback thread on the new app, but I can't find it... :)
[Introductions] S.Naveen naveen:
hi sir please help me that I have a windows 10 phone ,i don't know how to install 3rd party apps in it pls tel me sir
[Introductions] Nettwerk:
I know answer how to make xda forum better. Answer is. Add it back to Tapatalk. Otherwise web version is terrible as xda forum app.
[Introductions] Austinredstoner:
I believe that tapatalk does not work on forums running on xenforo
[Introductions] sd_shadow:
It's not that simple, there is a tapatalk plugin for Xenforo, but the discussions on it are mixed.

Search results for query: Tapatalk

xenforo.com
[Introductions] Nettwerk:
I'll be glad to use xda forum from tapatalk. I'll not install another forum app specialy for just one forum. So I believe many people are in same boat like me. Why need on device double similar apps? Like two music player or video players whatever if you can do on one app? In my situation Tapatalk it does what I need.
[Introductions] Austinredstoner:
Tapatalk hasn't even worked on XDA forums ever since the migration of vbulletin to xenforo I don't think it's not gonna be fixed anytime soon
[Introductions] :
No need of two apps.
[Introductions] :
Oh well, you can use browser for replying. I am using Chrome to reply to your post currently.
[Introductions] Crrrr:
1. improve the search

2. put a section or something accesible for newbies when you open up the forum - maybe at topics...?. all is overwhelming. guides, tutorials etc.

3. help newbies know how to contribute
[Introductions] St1cK33_d1G1tZ:
I was thinking maybe forums could be directed at precise models. Example: Instead of the Samsung A21..how about the sm-a215u carrier: Tracphone because I know when I first found this site, I definitely bricked a couple phones until I realized firmware and other factors had to be dead on.
[Introductions] sd_shadow:
svetius commented on this topic earlier, but maybe you have the good reason he was asking for.
[Introductions] St1cK33_d1G1tZ:
Honestly, the issue isn't that serious. I was just trying to participate. I thought the "how can we make xda better"? was a required factor in the initiative process.
[Introductions] sd_shadow:
I wasn't being critical, just pointing out similar ideas.
[Introductions] tnitunes:
I would like to donate 2 TB storage on google drive to the developers. Is that something I can do?

I used your advice and files so many times, I would like to give back,
[Introductions] St1cK33_d1G1tZ:
Honestly Shadow, I have 2 issues. I can't seem to get replys on my forum q.s maybe because their not a problem other's are having so answering isn't a concern to them and also how do I get the premium advantages to the navigational gestures? I don't even see an option on where to choose.
[Introductions] sd_shadow:
You asked your question only a few hours ago, most members only check the forum once a day or less.

I'm not sure what you mean.

Are you asking about the swipe gestures in the XDA app?
[Introductions] blackhawk:
It isn't their problem and people reply if they see the question and want to reply. No obligation.

If it's poorly titled, written, etc or especially if the content is skewed or doesn't make sense, they're a lot less likely to reply or even read it.

Huge no paragraph posts with no punctuation are a true pain to read. I will blow them off many times as it's a burden to try and read. What are they teaching me? It better be damn good technically because my grammar is bad enough as it is.

As sd_shadow pointed out replies can take a while for the person with the answer to see the question. Almost all my issues I track down the solutions myself using Gookill searches and just playing with the Android. Sometimes it takes weeks even months to finally sort it out.

Self sufficiency is a valuable skillset. You learn it by doing.
[Introductions] St1cK33_d1G1tZ:
I was just pointing out a natural approach to how we as people all decide to veiw, utilize and respond to another's problem. Apparently what I said made someone utilize quite a bit of their time to respond to my issue. The thing about text is there is no emotion or audible tone backing it up so words get misperceived. I would never expect another man to be obligated to lift a finger due to my incomprehension. I am sorry you misconstrued my intention and felt bothered enough to speak upon it.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
I've heard similar comments here and on other forums.

Lol, I've seen recent replies to a thread going back to 2014. It had laid dormant for 6 years.

Sometimes you just need to have patience🤣
[Introductions] MrSlatts12:
I am not only a NOOB to this technology I am a NOOB to forums. So, this site is overwhelmingly confusing to me on multiple levels. Everybody is speaking a language I don't understand and talking so far over my head that I am embarrassed to ask a question. I have spent endless hours searching and searching for definitions and explanations of terms. And while I have found some Forums and Threads for NOOBS it has been confusing every step forward so here are the two things I would wish for and they will expose my ignorance. Meanwhile I am often looking for a specific solution on my specific device and drowning in endless amounts of irrelevant information

1. A video tutorial of how to search for information on this site not just with directions and explanations, but with a variety of basic examples that would be relevant to the the uninitiated and inexperienced. A video that would walk through some common examples and problems showing how and when to use and Forum Search versus a Thread Search. When and how to keep a search relevant to specific d search for broader explanations and solutions. I feel lost on how to effectively and efficiently use the search function when trying to find solutions for my specific device.

2. It would be nice to have some clear paths to go forward in learning and acquiring some basic skill competencies. I am unsure of when my questions would be nothing but an irritating nuisance frustrating others and dragging the conversation down to a pathetically boring and unproductive level for many involved. I am not sure who I can ask for help. So, I would suggest some type of volunteer mentor apprentice be offered in an introduction package to connect noobs with people with the appropriate level of experience who are willing to help.
[Introductions] svetius:
I agree that the search isn't perfect, but in most cases, I can easily use it to find what I need (whether to jump to a device or find a topic). Can you give me a specific example of when search doesn't produce the results you were expecting?

We intentionally stay away from precise models because there would be too many sections, plus most people know they have an S21 Ultra, but don't know the variant.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
I noticed that the post message buttons were rearranged. I'm still making mistakes because of this. The current layout is inferior to that old style unless you're a lefty.

My brain is constantly doing a D ick Dale, Jimi Hendrix upside down inverted style of button mashing now🧐

The most used buttons should be on the right as they were before.