yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Installed XDA Forums v16 Watched threads [FIX].apk clean. The MediaFire link does not open; the other two do. Maybe my device is jinxed. Thanks for understanding. Hope v17 would bring more goodies.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I guess that you are not, can you send me the Mediafire link that you tried to access it ?
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
I clicked 'Here' in post #5 of this thread as indicated in the first screenshot above. Had to use a browser to long-press and get the link.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/3x5it8ceds8t6p9/stable-xda+2.0.apk/file

FYI, the link opens in browsers and other 2 'XDA apps'.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Strange, the link opens in my phone (Oppo A5s, rooted)
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
I'm not disputing that. Does not on my OnePlus 11 5G OxygenOS 14 (401), not rooted. Just giving feedback - as you want users to.
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
On both of my Samsung devices (tablet and mobile) the mediafire page is loaded in the app webview. This is the same behavior as with the Dr. Ketan XDA-Unofficial app.
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
@m0han this related to your use of soul browser? Mediafile link opens in webview for me as well but I just use chrome
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Not sure what you meant by your use of soul browser - me using it or the way I'm using it?

We've had this conversation before: https://xdaforums.com/t/development-unofficial-xda-forums-app.4614343/post-89281818

Also my earlier post: https://xdaforums.com/t/development-unofficial-xda-forums-app.4614343/post-89282703

Like I said I could be the only one with the problem; hence I'm sticking to accessing XDA on Soul Browser. But, @ZG089▼ solicits feedback on the use of his app. So...
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Yeah I remembered you are using soul browser, I only brought it up as you seem to be the only one having the issue, I doubt your device has a curse on it, I am using a pixel 7a/pixel tablet and have chrome as my browser, mediafire links work, is the device the issue ? any other users on a oneplus/oxygen 14 with a similar issue ?
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
😄 I've hinted before that @ZG089▼ need not bother trying to 'fix' the issue if it's me alone who is facing it.

You might recall my posts about the links opening in browsers as well as the other XDA apps.

(External) links opening without issues, being able to use long-press options, indicator for selected tab etc. are aspects important to me if I were to use the app.

I have uninstalled all the XDA apps. I'll get back to testing when the devs release a new version. For now, I'm happy using Soul Browser for accessing XDA.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ok, But whatever I gonna fix "Soul Browser" issue in the next v17 ;)
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
It must be something specific to Soul browser

It opens fine for me - link goes to Chrome
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
@zgfg, did you install the V16 [FIX]? I expect that the mediafire link is opened in the XDA Formus app.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
https://xdaforums.com/t/development-unofficial-xda-forums-app.4614343/post-89282703

Yes, we know that. But, https://xdaforums.com/t/development-unofficial-xda-forums-app.4614343/post-89281818

What we I don't know is why with other apps it used to open (still does) in the apps or Soul Browser. https://xdaforums.com/t/development-unofficial-xda-forums-app.4614343/post-89327780
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Yes, Ive seen all that. My comment was how it works for me, with Chrome

Actually, I don't use MediaFire (hence not important for me) but I will put below couple of links to test how it opens and where

Google Play services - Apps on Google Play

Google Play services - Google services for Android apps

play.google.com

Android dumps

A collection of dumps of various Android stock ROMs.	https://dumps.tadiphone.dev/dumps	For the requests, see here:	https://t.me/dumprequests (blame Durov for dead link)	https://t.me/+jbHxlUqSx8w3ZTQ0

t.me

11.55 MB folder on MEGA

34 files

mega.nz

JSON Inventor Explains Why English Isn’t The Hottest Programming Language

"The fundamental law of programming is that the program has to be perfect," said Crockford.

analyticsindiamag.com
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
That's strange but I will try, thanks for your suggestion 😊
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
ANNOUNCEMENT: the changes that have been applied on v5.0-BETA are as follows -:

Changed App icon + Icon in the side bar

Added tabs in side bar ( Watched Threads, Bookmarks and Search tab )

Download works ;)

App name changed
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I haven't release it yet ! :)

What the heck are you saying 😐?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, it is the time to release v5.0-BETA !

Please don't forget to tell me your review about the app and what are your suggestions that you want to be added in the v5.0-STABLE !
[Android Apps and Games] nickelnine:
Thanks for this, looks good so far. Few suggestions if I may:

1) Quick access to Watched Forums similar to Watched Threads

2) Status bar on light theme is blue, would be neat to have matching blue navigation bar.

3) From the Watched Threads screen, ability to slide left or right to quickly mark as read, or unwatch etc. , similar to XDA app.
[Android Apps and Games] iruiz2:
Sorry, I thought it was released and clicked on the download link in the OP.

I suggest you put a download link there ;)
[Android Apps and Games] IamTheBRAVE:
@ZG089

Hi, friend. Thanks for this app. It really is good. I have one little request if i may?

I use gesture navigation by default and i noticed it is impossible to swipe from the left side to pull up the side panel. The back gesture activates by default. If i switch to 3-button nav bar, it's working fine (see video attached).

Could you add a settings tab to allow users access to that panel's content (mainly their profiles and favorites)

Thanks a lot. Appreciate your work👍
[Android Apps and Games] dancrow:
This size will be great 😉
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Thanks a lot👍

Download now works (just there is no popup that log, apk, etc is downloaded - but there is a notification)

Watched threads are now closer, on two clicks: Unanswered threads, then Watched threads

But when you open Watched threads and you click on "X replied N time ago", it opens page #1 / post #1 for that thread, not that last post I clicked - NEVER NIND, see below

EDIT:

I have retested several times again, on two phones and it correctly opened me that last posts, not post #1/page #1
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Guys

I have checked that there is an issue in the splash screen, a photo in the bottom of the screen is too small, there will be a fix for this, same version !
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
About the point 1 , ok it will be added in v5.0-STABLE

2 - under development

3 - well, as it is a webview app so it is hard but I will try :)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Nice to know! Great

I literally added a tab for Watched threads on the side bar !

So the app does not have a bug that causes to go to 1st post ! Does it ?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
About the splash screen issue : the fix will be postponed to v5.0-STABLE, as I have a lot of editions to the app, stay tuned !;)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Will try in future versions, stay tuned, mate ;)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I am checking the video

*edit* OK I understand the issue very well now, I was planning to add a top bar that shows the page name or only shows "xda forums" luckily I can add a button that when you click on it, it pulls the side bar :)

Would I apply this to v5.0-STABLE ?

Would you all users of this app want this to be added ? I still wait for any suggestions about that !

I have added these tabs already in the side bar !
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ooh I understand now, you use the v4.0-STABLE, not v5.0-BETA, this version has almost what you want (bookmarks tab and watched threads and maybe more !)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I post any version I release in a new post, not editing the #1 post :)
[Android Apps and Games] IamTheBRAVE:
Hi, i have since downloaded v5 beta but still the same. My idea was to remove the side bar and add a settings tab next to unanswered threads called settings. But that is just my preference as i can't access the side bar with gestures. A button to show the side bar at the top would work just as well.

Thanks for the hard work!
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Yeah, upgrade it, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hmmmnn.

What about providing you a special version for you and for any user of the gestures, this special one has the tabs from the side bar will be added to the bottom bar, side bar will be removed :)

What about this suggestion?
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Since you've seen all my posts all I need do is wait for new releases to test further.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Sorry, but for me this is not a Fix but to the contrary

In the post above I put couple of links:

YouTube:

''Fix' opens in XDA app and when I click to open in YT it asks me to sign in to my YT account (?)

In Original v16, it opens in XDA app but when I click to YT it seamlessly opens YT app and continues to play there

Mega:

'Fix' opens Mega link in this XDA app and asks me to open in Mega - I click Yes, but it stays and doesn't launch Mega app

v16 original correctly opens in Mega app where I have my account and everything

Screenshots from v16 'Fix'

v16 Original works also correctly with Telegram and Playstore

Hence I'm returning to v16 Original, bcs with this 'Fix' it doesn't work correctly for YT and Mega
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
🤦‍♂️

Ok, will check that thing also in v17
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
And you don't need to quote me bcs I'm not writing about, and not interested to the Soul browser😁

However, per my post above - opening external links inside the XDA app causes me troubles at least with YouTube and Mega - hence I prefer that external links open externally, how they do when opening from Telegram app, etc
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Btw, I have observed something funny (v16 original) when I click to my notifications

Not a big problem but I'm pretty sure that in the older versions it worked differently/correctly

Screenshot and Screen recording attached

Screen rec also on Mega:

File on MEGA

mega.nz
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I don't get it /:
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
You wrote about Soul Browser and you quoted me, didn't you? I responded only because of that since as I wrote earlier, I don't use any of those XDA apps now. But, you're partially right - It must be something specific to Soul browser specific to this app 'cos external links open externally in Soul Browser with XDA Developers app.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ok, guys, please end this discussion about Soul browsers and opening external links. Everything will be done towards this issue.

All of this discussion about a single browser ?🤦‍♂️
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
(and) Good luck with the new release.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
It opens a smaller window on top and scrolls inside, while around (on the left) stays the cut off, rest, of the original underlaying window (eg, of the Watched threads)

But I see the same now in the browser. Maybe related to the resolution, extended font side or so
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Excuse the OT. Is there any way to bring Watched to the centre as shown in the screenshot? This would make it easier to go to the Watched Threads quickly (without having to scroll).
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hello 👋

I may do some changes in the OP, if I changed it, I gonna tell you, and it would be better if you tell me your opinion, whether here on this thread or in a PM.

Sincerely,

ZG089.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
But pls keep Alerts on the right, previously it was third from the right, now is further, fourth

I think Bookmarks and Home are much less used
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ok, now I get it *really*

since the app you use opens "Alerts" directly, so every alert is shown up and on XDA system, alerts gets recorded as "read". But not "Conversations" since you have received 2 PMs and you didn't open them. :)
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
I already send @ZG089 a PM with a more user friendly alternative which is almost your suggestion.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Curious as to whether you can do something about an indicator for the selected/current tab.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
OP post updated. 👍
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
How about changing the link 'Fixed version of Official XDA App' to point to the OP of that thread where another app, viz., Unofficial XDA App is also announced and download link provided?
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
Why is reference to the unofficial XDA app which is also based on Appilix also needed? It's the same based as this app.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
I open the app and I have Alerts from several threads, quotes, reactions

I click to open one. I read that thread - then I want to go back to Alerts to take alerts for the other thread, etc

So I usually go back and forth four or five times, Alerts, one thread, Alerts, the other thread, etc

If I go back from a thread to Alerts by use of Back button - then Alerts show those that I already opened as still not opened

Therefore I need to click to Alerts button several times, not to Back button, to re-open Alerts but with the updated state, showing what was still not opened/read
[Android Apps and Games] dr.ketan:
True. I don't needs to mention my app here in OP. I also don't have time to work on it because of lots other project I am working on. As said earlier, my aim was only to remove 30 days policy users facing.

Instead I think if someon should make a guide, how to make such app from appilix as anyone can make their own app and with their own preference.

Believe me it takes 30 minutes to make app of your taste. May be @Retrial can make it. Also it will be most useful to m0han as he have his own preferences.

GoodLuck!
[Android Apps and Games] Retrial:
A simple guide should be like that:

Visit https://appilix.com/ and create account

Select to create new app

Fill up required fields

1.For example Website address https://www.xdaforums.com/ (This will be default page of app. If you want to set other, refer to important links below)

2.App Name : As you like

3.Platform : Android

Select to create app

In next screen select payment. You can start with Free option

Select "Choose Plan"

Now go to App settings section on Lt panel

App Info : Fill up field and in package name you can select package name form like com.yourname.xyz

Select to Save Changes

Next Screen : Splash Screen

Here everything self explanatory. Choose your own lo or keep defailt.

Customization:

Here evrything is for color. You can see previe on Rt side image. Select what you like

Firebase : You can ignore

Admob Ads : you can Ignore

Advanced Settings :

Here everything are self explanatory

Only important is

Include / Exclude URLS for Opening Inside App : Select Only specified url can be displayed in app

In Allowed url box, type

XDA Forums

Android Forum for Mobile Phones, Tablets, Hardware & App Development

xdaforums.com

Save Changes.

Click on Integration Modules

Enable : Bottom navigation

Enable Navigation Drawer

Now on Lt sede panel you have Navigation Drawer option : click it

Here you can select color and these stuff (self explanatory)

At the end you will have Navigation bar items

On lt side you can type name you want to have and opposite to it type weblink to access that menu

for eambple you want to make Settings tab :

Lt menu type Settings - Choose icon from predefine selection and in address field type : https://xdaforums.com/account/preferences

Save changes and move to Bttom Navigation :

Here is the tabs showing in bottom, you can have any number

Again here too you have to give name and along with url to access that menu

for eample to make alert tab

name Alerts in men and in url type : https://xdaforums.com/account/alerts

Save changes

Done

Now move to Build & Download

Give version code and version name whatever you like

Click Build the App

It may take 5-10 minutes to create app. When eady, you will have option to download apk

You're now developr lol!

Good Luck!

Importan links :

New Post : https://www.xdaforums.com/find-threads/contributed

Watched Thread : https://xdaforums.com/watched/threads

Watched Forum : https://xdaforums.com/watched/forums

Latest news : https://xdaforums.com/whats-new/

Messages : https://xdaforums.com/conversations/

Alerts : https://xdaforums.com/account/alerts

Home : https://www.xda-developers.com/

Settings : https://xdaforums.com/account/preferences
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
But no app notifications, so only web in app.

Also creating you own icon and splash screen ect takes time.
[Android Apps and Games] Badger50:
Thread opened and cleaned.

let us please return to "on topic" and productive discussion. Thanks to all.

-Regards: Badger50
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
*pump post*

The project is continued : ✓

Status : Normal as I was ✓ ;)(before drama) + motivated to continue 🔥
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
Since an explanation for choice in rating on survey has been requested, the reasons for my rating is: all of the reasons described in the quoted post above, particularly demeanor of presentation and lack of forthrightness. Those factors and the angry and out of context reactions to constructive criticism do not instill confidence or trust in the app or that issue reports will be reasonably received.

Note: this feedback is intended to be constructive but the opinions contained therein are not negotiable. I agree that having more options for an XDA app can be a good thing but that means there are more options for users to choose. A pleasant presentation is one of many possible ways to hold on to your audience.

[EDIT] my rating was perhaps a bit severe. The work you're doing and the time spend working on this are worth more than a low rating but I was making a point about the overall presentation.
[Android Apps and Games] IronTechmonkey:
Greetings @ZG089▼

Having read several posts where you prefer to get feedback in the public threads rather than PM (as do I) I’m sharing this in the open thread to explain how an impression can guide people to or from your work, as was the case for me. I heard about your app as well as another app and was interested in exploring both, but upon review of the threads I saw some cross-talk and witnessed some of the things for which you have recently received constructive criticism so I stayed away in spite of having some feedback. Then when the thread recently exploded and was restored, I decided to share feedback. Note: I have no standing or rank at XDA and these are just my opinions about 2 topics 1) Age and Experience, 2) Payment.

1) Age and experience: If the details visible with your avatar are accurate, in particular your age, then my age is closer to the number we would get by inverting the two digits, and I am not the oldest person at XDA. Additionally, many people here have extensive professional experience in a variety of fields Including software development, general IT industry (my category), military and civil service, and other professions and endeavors; this is even more so among moderators and staff. This is not to elevate age and suppress youth in fact, IMO I and other crusty old farts here at XDA benefit from youthful presence. This is also not to elevate people simply by rank or title at XDA; after all everyone has to start someplace and for most of us, we don’t start at the top. The point being: If you are interacting with a community and trying to build a user base then it’s good to know the composition of that community.

2) Payment: I can understand why developers might want to monetize their work but I would be uncomfortable if the only available XDA app required payment. Fortunately, we have multiple options. It may be your choice to charge a fee or not but the fact that alternative apps might be free is a consideration for you regarding building a user base. If you do charge a fee then I suggest making it as consistent, predictable, and as fair as possible. Let it be objective rather than subjective.

Again, these are just some opinions which accumulated in my mind the last few weeks, and I could be wrong about everything but wanted to share for what it is worth.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hello ! 👋

Can you share me some suggestions for v17 ? Also if there is a bug(or bugs) in v16 please let me know (I know that there are some reported bugs, but they have been lost between posts so unfortunately i cannot reach them.)

Thanks in advance ☺️
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
Some previous suggestions are:

Notification

Move showing app drawler, hamburger button, to bottombar so more space for webview.

Color theme depending on device setting. Or at least a light theme.

Open external links in browser, not the app

Press long, few seconds, on link (or picture) to copy.
[Android Apps and Games] reg66:
Another suggestion that was made (I think) is to highlight the current tab in use at the bottom of the page/app ie whether you're on watched threads, notifications etc etc. Just a small one tho.

Cheers for the great support dude
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
Correct, and the ordering of the buttons. The most used ones on the right side.
[Android Apps and Games] MarkAtHome:
FWIW, my preference would be to make the order fully configurable.
[Android Apps and Games] reg66:
Ahh left is my choice! But yeah, like the guy in the next post says, to be configurable would be ideal (in settings with drag and drop tab choices, maybe)
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Opening a thread should lead to the first unread post in thread or, if they've all been read, the last post in the thread.

Plenty to work on 👍
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hello !

It's been a while since I have published v16.

In the past days, I was researching for a possibility that my app gets published on Google Play. Talks about this are still ongoing between me and one of XDA Management. As well as Preparations for publishing that application is under progress, There are also some probabilities (but not confirmed) that we may NOT rely on Appilix on building future releases for the app.

So

maybe

we may see v17 uploaded on Google play soon ;) , and we may see this app gets built using Real and hard coding and development, not with no-code (Appilix) .( I will make an effort whether I build (make) the app using real coding or using Appilix, like, Who will make designs (icons, splash screen, etc.) for the app, The Ghost, maybe ?😅

Just came to say hello to you, and to say that v17 is coming very soon.

Stay tuned 😃

- ZG089
[Android Apps and Games] brmbjn:
from v16 to 17 fresh install or update mode only ?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Nope, normal update, without uninstalling the current app you have installed in your device (no uninstallation needed for the update)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
That ZG089 logo should be not placed in it's current position, right ?😂
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
https://xdaforums.com/t/development-unofficial-xda-forums-app.4614343/post-89331719
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Thanks 😊

Also, I have remembered your issue with Soul Browser, which is the links in my xda app does not open in Soul Browser, I gonna solve that so that v17 will be a good satisfaction for you and for the other users. ;)