yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] NIKOSXRI:
I mean official xda app managed by xda.

Xda is the nest of developers.

They must have an official fresh regularly updating app
[Android Apps and Games] sawdoctor:
They have but it's still in development ATM , it's built and maintained by an xda staff member (mod). From what I've read the source code of the original app isn't available so we've this one which is a web wrapper of sorts, the original xda app which has been modded to work and the official one which is still in development and missing features.

I do however agree with your assessment, a site like xda should always have an official fully working app. The fact that it's got to this state is pretty poor
[Android Apps and Games] mrjuniork:
FYI: It's not an official one either.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Wait 2 other apps ?!

For now it is only wants ad blocker, what 2nd app ?

+ V16 will not work with other apps 🙂
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
And in Settings/Apps delete Data (not just Cache) for the app (if it previously realized that it had expired - to let it 'forget')

Then login again and continue to use (I use New Year version v14 all the time)
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
Do you use VPN? If yes then it makes clear that you can use the app without Adway or other DNS blocker.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
I quoted the mail about using AdAway. And I added "And...(wipe Data for AdAway)"

So I do use (root and) AdAway

With just a private DNS like AdGuard you could not add appilix to your blacklist
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
You can, I'm not rooted and I use Adguard:

Protection > DNS protection > DNS filters > User rules > Add user rule

then add ||appilix.com^ and click the Add button
[Android Apps and Games] nickelnine:
Thanks for posting the details. I'm an AdGuard user myself and wasn't able to figure the filter out until I read this.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Good, now enjoy v15 until I release v16 :)

+ Nice profile picture btw 🙂
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Are you referring to the Private DNS native setting (my answer you quoted was about that) - as on the screenshot or to the AdGuard app?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
For me, the answer is no, but let's wait his reply.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
I asked because in my native Settings I don't see anything similar to what he described. So I think he's probably referring to the AdGuard app and its settings (I don't use that app). If so fine, but should be clarified
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
The Adguard app
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Yes I thought that too 🙂
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Hope you're making good progress.
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
Unfortunately V15 is no longer working for me, even with AdAway. Waiting for the next release.
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
For me V15 with AdAway is still working on WiFi. On mobile network it is not.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
v15 working for me on 'Wi-Fi only' as well as 'Data only' mode.
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Must be something with your setup as v15 still working WiFi or mobile data with and without GoogleOne VPN.... just that one entry in adaway, im rooted and only use the steve black host file, not sure why you guys are having issues on mobile data....
[Android Apps and Games] nabril15:
Hey guys

I'm rooted on v15, and I keep getting this. If it's been asked, I'm sorry. And I know that zg is studying for tests. I don't have any ad blocking app
[Android Apps and Games] NIKOSXRI:
Guys there are better alternatives, google properly
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Post #666 and #677, previous page. You will need adblocker
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
Now back to working wifi only. No AdAway changes, still blocking the recommended stie. Very strange, I wish I could know what it is, but hopefully the next version is coming soon so it's not a worthwhile investment of time.
[Android Apps and Games] NIKOSXRI:
In the meantime you can use Dr Ketan modded xda app for the domain change that made it unusable before some months .

Actually is perfect with notification numbers in its icon

[15.03.24] [NEW] XDA Forum Apps I Official with Domain Fix + Unofficial

XDA Forum Android Apps I am presenting here two apps for android for XDA Forums. 1.Original Fixed App Intro : As you might know, official XDA app is stopped working since migration of the domain. We've long waited to get official app to get...

xdaforums.com
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
*Pump* Check the post again, please.
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
I'm still on v14 with adaway (root version) and it's been working great the whole time in both wifi and mobile data.

I just prefer the dark colour theme of v14, so have stuck with this version.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Wonder where it is all gonna lead when people start reacting to users' reactions. :rolleyes:

That's a nice attitude; you should welcome competition.

Please promise that you'll keep making your app better than before. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Hope the dev of that app has seen this post and would address those requests too.
[Android Apps and Games] dr.ketan:
Wishing you all the best! 💐
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
🤷‍♂️

Yeah, but when i thought in the past that it is all about competition, things went wrong and bad as well, so better to get improve going on my way without taking a turn or a "U-Turn".

Ok. You can consider that this has been done 👍 🙂

Good idea too.

Also good news for you, most of these suggestions can be implemented as well in the new v16!
[Android Apps and Games] Oswald Boelcke:
Please be aware that v16 and all follow-on versions do not contain the 30 days time limitation. Thanks for your consideration.

Regards

Oswald Boelcke

Senior Moderator
[Android Apps and Games] dr.ketan:
I am not supposed to answer here but when you mentioned me let me clear. To be honest, I don't prefer to give false promise

Here one to one answer below If app is made with Appilix (like one available) then

1. Open external links fine in the already default browser of the device. - Can be done and easy.

2. Long-press on links/images inside posts as well as the post number should bring up a menu to copy/share/open with/set as.... - Probably this won't happen

3. Some sort of distinct identification for the selected tab. - I believe,You can't

4. Play Store links should be handed off to the Play Store app on the device. - point1 above address this too

5. Watched threads should be the default (central) tab. Option to rearrange tabs possible? - Default can be set anything but it is subjective, some people like other. for example I prefer New Message Option to rearrnge is not going to happen probably

Other than this Notification by developen is possible but from XDa you can't

Making App with Appilix can be done by 12 yr kid in couple of minutes. If you don't want to expire by 30 days, you have to pay money.

Don't expect too much development with Appilix made app. If you can spare few minutes, you can try yourself too.

Hope I made it clear.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, you can contact the appilix support to add these features to the app, and then, they will reply 👍
[Android Apps and Games] dr.ketan:
Nice!

Ask them to fix notification then. I am sure with in a wk you'll receive donation more than appilix life time fees for an app.

Good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
You can, ofc - being dev of an app made for surfing XDA. Thanks for your response.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
?

You have quoted me and Dr.ketan, Who do you mean by this?
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
I was replying to him, quoting your statement in the process.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ok everybody, let's ignore the past things that happened.

I want to tell you that v16 will be published very soon, a great progress is done there, and only remains final touches, Stay tuned ! 🔥
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ok, but I think that this statement will be temporary. I have accepted talking about other XDA apps because of some reasons, but after thinking, I guess now it is better than every dev. walk on his own road, but still giving mutual respect to each other as well and igniting enthusiasm among ourselves to do better in our applications.

Believeing that We are (the Devs) competitors and adding some features in an app for the sake of making another app that does the same goal like the app lose its users, not for making app users happy or make them satisfied is not a good idea, but making app users get the greatest experience of XDA and helping them get what they need is the main goal. Not anything else. So how do you think that members here on XDA become a recognized contributor / developer? Of course because he helped XDA users and more ! And because of following XDA rules, Being polite to everyone, have a good manner, etc.

In that point I have no problem at all 👍

Please No one talks about past things again, since v15 got expired everything got ruined there. (Nothing went stable here, AT ALL).

Let us behave like nothing happened in the past 3 months, and behave normally as in Last October/November, When we were giving suggestions, reviews, and things like that. As they say "Forget the past, and prepare things for the future" (maybe I picked up a wrong quotation? Idk but I think this is related to what I am talking about 🙂)

Have a good night, I wish you all sweet dreams !

-ZG089
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
I think "Learn from you mistakes" would have been a better quote.

Personally, I have all four working apps installed but mainly use the fixed version of the original XDA app because it gives me notifications without opening the app (the most important feature for me).

I won't be forgetting the past three months but I am looking forward to v16 to see how it compares with the "competition" 😉
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hello !

I have a question for you all !

I was thinking about making the app have an independent name, not to rely on the forums name "XDA Forums" so it came to mind calling the app with "Zforums".

I gonna make a poll with you now.

React here with 👍 if you like the app to be called "Zforums"

Or with 😂 if you want the app called with the old name "XDA Forums"

Or with " :( " if you want to suggest a other name for the app, and it is better that the users should like the name you suggest.

(Note : all reactions that I typed here was typed randomly from post reaction list. <Like, Love, Haha, Sad, Angry>)

Poll will be closed after 17 hours from the time this message got posted.

Thank you all for understanding and your opinions:)

-ZG089
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
At least guys I got a point, why ? I made you laugh 😂
[Android Apps and Games] nek46:
Xda forum👍
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
Without a s?

I think XDA in capital is better.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ik that he means XDA Forums

If the poll goes with that state, the app will be called XDA Forums 👍

+ I am preparing my copies for "XDA forums" name , but keeping "Zforums" if the table got flipped 🙃
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Pssst, Another poll here, will end at the same time the other poll ends.

React on that post with 👍 if you use the copy of my app that opens into Alerts and need that on v16

Or with :( if you don't use that and want it to be removed. (Or if you don't not use it only, send a post)

TBH I want to get rid of 2 out of 4 , 2 copies open Alerts as the default page, and the other 2 copies open Watched threads as default, I was thinking about getting rid of a pair from those 4 copies to reduce time taken to make v16 and future versions published.

Also, Bad news for who wants an option that makes the user choose the default page for the app, this cannot be implemented in v16, but it maybe can be implemented in future versions as well ;)
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
I vote for open to watched threads.

Hopefully I am following the voting instructions. If not we I apologize.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
IMO, the voting based on reactions is cumbersome

My preferences are for the Alerts and Full screen and for the XDA (with or without Forum) name
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Do not forget to check out the new design for "news & interests" Tab !

A new update came to the website ! ✨
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
@ZG089▼

xdaZapp (meaning XDA's App). And you get to keep your Z.

Watched Threads for me. Alerts (for me) is full of threads being opened and stuff.

No identifier for 'selected tab'?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hey, Guys :)

Check the OP !

Some great changes happened there !

V16, is very likely to be released after minutes, after a couple of hours or maybe tomorrow.
[Android Apps and Games] nickelnine:
Really excited to see what you have developed for us!
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
After all of this time, You all deserve this.

Change-Logs :

App icon changed

Splash screen changed

Icon in the navigation bar ( side bar) changed.

UI style/color is now matches both of these XDA themes (XDA Dark & Community Dark App)

Changed some icons.

Fixed Google play error (links of Google play will be opened on Google play directly after updating to v16)

News & interests page updated (you can see the new design on both v15 and v16)

Andddd, here is the surprise that I think that you will all like it : (Open all the spoilers to know ;) )

Spoiler content hidden.

And here's another one : The app now has it's own signature key and certificate! Which means that there is no need to use test / debug keys ;) so you can say that it is the last time you uninstall the old version and install the update after it, begining with v17, you won't need to uninstall v16, installed, you will install v17

over v16

.

News websites can be opened inside the app.

Fixed some hidden bugs.

Solved the pixelated quality of splash screen.

Solved that black rectangle/size mismatch (misconfiguration) at the bottom of the splash screen. (That black space at the bottom of the splash screen).

Never forget to share us your review & your experience with the new v16, and give us new suggestions for v17 and future releases as well !

Thanks for your Appreciated Patience ! 😊

*edit : Download links are added in the OP.

@Retrial hello ! I invite you to try v16 of my app ! This may change your opinion about my app and may also change your rating to my app too !

I will sleep now, escaping from the "Notifications Flood That I will face from my Gmail app rn if I didn't sleep"

Good night and see you tomorrow ❤️😊

-ZG089
[Android Apps and Games] reg66:
I got this screen, not an issue, just selected 'install anyway' under 'more details'. Not bothered, but thought I'd mention it if it shouldn't be this way... BTW, thanks so much! Great stuff 👍
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Thanks for v16. Feedback about XDA Forums v16 Watched Threads variant (md5: 52fe7244be24cbf2510f5a054a66bca4):

1. Not working for me. Eg.: MediaFire link in post no. 5 and celsoazevedo link in this post open in browser; not in v16.

2. Nothing happens when I long-press links/images (inside posts) and/or the post number.

3. No way to identify selected/current tab.

4. Play Store links are handed off to the Play Store app on the device. (y)

5. Watched threads is the default (first) tab (as before?) (y)

Personally, 1, 2 and 3 above are a letdown. (Posting from browser due to 1 and 2.)

Hope to see them working in future releases. Back to Soul Browser for now.

P.S.: @ZG089▼, If there is anything I missed or can test further, do let me know.
[Android Apps and Games] reg66:
1. States that links open in the default browser of the device, which they do...

Side note: after the dudes hard work on the app, and instantly describing some things that might not be working correctly just yet as a 'letdown' might come across as a bit harsh. IMO
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
FYI: I use the Classic - XDA theme as the page finder/navigator is missing at the top in the other themes I tested. See example screenshots. This is more important for me than the annoying large blank space at the top of each page.

Edit: I just noticed (late, I know) the annoying large blank space at the top of each page is not present in browser while still using Classic - XDA theme.

Spoiler content hidden.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Well, not for me (It does in dr.ketan's app, though). Hence gave

feedback

after

liking his release post and thanking him

for the new release. Besides,

I can't see he meant I should've waited a bit. Letdown for me personally, I said. Still harsh?
[Android Apps and Games] reg66:
Calm down dear... I was only giving my opinion in a polite manner... No need for the underlines etc lol
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Well, I thought you missed those parts :ROFLMAO:
[Android Apps and Games] reg66:
Nope, i read the appreciation also,,, Just the word letdown, at here in UK is a bit more harsh than other word choices... no biggy. And kudos for offering more assistance if required
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ignore that message, this message is because the custom signing key and certificate I signed the app with these, Gplay protect didn't recognise them, so it sent you this.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Due to some past problems, v16 won't open Mediafire links, but, v17 will support that too, and also, send me a PM, I want to tell you something.

2,3 are yet to be implemented, they could cause the project release date get postponed + needs more work too

Also about this word "Letdown" I guess that you overrated that situation, I mean, Features which I couldn't add in v16, v17 may contain it, only patience here makes everything fine ;)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Bad thing to see a user unsatisfied with your work, especially when another user follow him, then another, then another, untill everyone gets unsatisfied, and that's what i don't want to happen.

That 1st thing in your list can be solved, send me a PM , please, i will send you something.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
I can send you a PM alright, but it is not me alone who should be satisfied. Also like I posted, it is not mediafire links alone that do not work; that other link I posted also does not open. Let me clarify: I do not need anything from those links; I was just checking whether external links would open in my default browser. Sadly, they don't. Anyway, please post your solution here so that others can also test it. I'll wait patiently for v17.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Not a solution, but let us discuss in our PMs
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Did someone open the spoilers in the v16 release post ? 👀👀
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
yes but i didn't install the new app yet😁
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
v16 looks great! I like the theme, I like the new icon.

web links open fine with my default browser still, as has been the case since v14. so I'm not sure if that is really a bug or not.

glad to hear that no more uninstalling to upgrade will be required, and no more time limits (even though adaway allowed me to bypass that).

thanks for providing this, it's the most convenient way for me to use XDA out of all the available options at the moment.
[Android Apps and Games] reg66:
The mediafire link mohan linked to opens gone for new also (chrome is default browser). Perhaps it's some other 3rd party browsers not compatible.

Cheers again, keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Thanks for your work and update

I updated with no problem - screenshot and on the first glance it's ok, I will have to test the links and so

I see now Downloading started and Downloading finished - thanks 👍

(just, these pop-ups usually display on top in other apps)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Trying to figure out what is the problem or the issue here, can you explain?

Yeah but at least you won't need to use Ad away after that 😉 except for blocking ads when logging into XDA.

You are welcome 😁
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ok, guys, Mediafire issue is confirmed. (Still waiting for explanation with another issue)

Would you like to send you a fix for this today ? ( No app removal needed, just install over current version).
[Android Apps and Games] Normusmaxamus:
Of course. Choose which version you. Wish to install from the op download it and I install it. Job done. Enjoy.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Of course, check the first post in the thread, the app works on android 7 (nougat) and above :)
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
no problem or issue for me.

that's what I was trying to say, this "bug" people talk about (links not opening in default browser) might not actually be a bug.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, I understand it now, this wasn't between my hand , but I will work on that. Thanks for all who reported about this 🙂

I am now preparing a fix for [links issue].
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Just tried v16

Using your own keys is a big plus 👍

Like the cosmetic changes 👍

External links all open in my default browser 👍

Clicking on threads in watched threads opens at the latest unread post if there is one 👍

If there's no unread post in the thread, it opens at the beginning of the thread, not the last post in the thread 🙁

No Android notifications 🙁

Overall, an improvement over v15
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
That's the way how Forum signalize where to start reading the thread (since the Forum takes care what did you read or not)

Test in the browser, it will be the same

---

One small thing:

In v14, Alerts were in the middle or closer to the right, now is further to the left.

It was more practical to have it closer to the right
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Yes, that's how it works in a browser but in the 'fixed' official XDA app, it opens at the last post in the thread if there are no unread posts or at the first unread post if there is one.
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
The app use a webview which use the XDA forums site behavior. Therefor jumping to last post is almost not possible. It's on the wise list.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Just to clarify: External links I tested don't open in this app. They open in XDA-Unofficial app and in the default Soul Browser when using the fixed XDA Developers app. Check the bottom part of the screenshots to differentiate between the 2 cases.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
For me, the fixed XDA Developers app opens at the (first post of the) last page in the thread if there are no unread posts.
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Turn off thread preview and article preview in settings.

Best continue this in a more appropriate thread 😉
[Android Apps and Games] nickelnine:
Love the new UI.

For me, using Kiwi browser, embedded URLs open in it fine, and Play Store URLs open fine in Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Issues are fixed 👀👀
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hi, Did you try V16 ? I have used a custom key for signing and now I guess that the app is now clean from viruses 😉
[Android Apps and Games] ejrv:
nice
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Don't forget to tell me your opinion about the app !😁
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hello !

Here is the Fixed version of v16, Links issue is solved there, this update is optional, if you install it over the current version you have, it will be installed normally with no errors.

Enjoy ;)

NOTE : Remember that I always spend my whole DAY doing and fixing bugs like these ! Not even ONLY free time ! (This is a reply for who say that building an app like that takes about 2-5 mins for creating an app, I do 4 and even more it takes me a lot of time to design the app, op banners and even splash screen !!!) I do more than that but I will stick to what I said.

Thanks for understanding 🙂

-ZG089
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
On the watched thread page you can press on the last update timestamp for jumping to last post. The thread link goes to first unread or first page.

Hope this what your are looking for.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
After doing what @Spannaa said here, tapping on the thread link takes me to the last post when there are no unread posts. Before doing that it used to take me to the last page.

Spoiler content hidden.