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[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Why did you rate my app with 2 stars ?

Ads things are NOT from my app, it appears in the XDA website itself, as my app uses WebView to show the website, and as you entered the XDA forums in my app without logging in, the website shows ads ( Admins of the forums decided to show ads for XDA guests, once you are a member of XDA, no ads will be shown as you are signed in

Well, I have searched on that topic, this is not possible at all, the status bar icons Color is controlled by system, it can be shown by only black and white, while the status bar color can be controlled easily by the app that it is opened in the current time.

Sorry for this, but I will do more research about that later.

Thanks for this suggestion 😊

Hi

Since I have only few ideas about the next version, can you give me some ideas / suggestions for the next release? Like adding some new shortcuts, removing unimportant ones, etc ?

I am ready to see your suggestions:)
[Android Apps and Games] smohroot:
Hi man! I just found and installed your app right now and sending this comment from your app. Perfect idea! I'll use that and send you my suggestions :)
[Android Apps and Games] smohroot:
As an idea, I can suggest revamp the UI with "Material You" UI design. It will look much more perfect on New Android versions. Also, the icon could be more minimal, and can have dynamic theme support too.

Any other things I'm using are perfect. With a good and updated UI, your app will be one of my most used apps on my phone 👍
[Android Apps and Games] smohroot:
Also, it can't copy a link from a page. For example, I was going to copy this thread's link and sending it to my friend, but I couldn't.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Thanks for installing my app ! I hope you like it 💓
[Android Apps and Games] cancom1:
I can't open any links in threads too. But, Great app!!
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I know that one, but I am looking for a solution for it :) don't worry, for now, there is a trick to copy the text ( exactly the hyperlinked text) just do a long press on a normal text next to hyperlink, when the normal text is selected , drag the select pin to the hyperlinked text, copy it, when you paste it ( on xda or another website), you will find that the hyperlinked text got pasted normally, so when your friend just press on that hyperlink, he/she will be redirected to the link :)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Wait, you cannot open any links ? Do you mean that you can't copy them or you cannot open links in threads, or what ?

Please explain.
[Android Apps and Games] dancrow:
If it's possible, a bigger font will be great
[Android Apps and Games] smohroot:
Perfect trick lol. Hope we find solution
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Wait for it ... just waaait for it ;)
[Android Apps and Games] cancom1:
Not sure how else to explain it but when you press on a link in any thread it does not open that link...
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Font size is controlled by your phone system, as this app uses WebView, so if you change the font size from your phone settings, so the font size on app will be changed as well ;)
[Android Apps and Games] smohroot:
Available! Go to preferences in side menu of app, change font size.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, that's so strange.

The app only opens XDA links, not any outer links, so when you click on a link that redirects to another website, then the app sends a request for your system default browser to open that link, THE APP ONLY OPENS XDA LINKS !
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I missed that point 💀
[Android Apps and Games] cancom1:
Got it. It is not redirecting to my default browser to open the link???
[Android Apps and Games] dancrow:
I already use extra large font option, but is still small. In chrome for example, we have the option to zoom font on pages. I'm not sure if it's possible with WebView
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
It only sends a request for any browser installed on the device (i guess it is chrome, sometimes i debloat chrome so it opens another browser, sorry man I am so busy now.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
It is possible

You can zoom on the app !:)
[Android Apps and Games] Gordietm:
I think the app is great. It's really come along way from the initial release. My only beef is the splash screen. Either get rid of it or make it disappear much faster.
[Android Apps and Games] sawdoctor:
Not sure if this is possible but could we hide the status bar and get more screen real estate? I use Vivaldi as my default browser for this reason, it has the option to go fullscreen and hide the status bar
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Full screen ? I can do this but, once you drag the nav bar of your phone or pull the status bar, the app mode will be normal (not full screen) until You exit then open the app again
[Android Apps and Games] Oki:
If you can capture the swipe up and down gestures, you could hide the bars when swiping up and show them when swiping down as many other apps do. It is a trending feature in current UI in many apps, including Chrome, Edge, etc. Apps with bars at the top and bottom remove at least one of the bars when swiping down, like Whatsapp or Instagram.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Great idea, I am planning to add this soon, I do not guarantee if this can be added in the next release or not, but, I am planning for it.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
I open every link with no problem

Check permissions for the app and so
[Android Apps and Games] cancom1:
Discovered it would not open with a third party browser. But, it's fine with native Chrome as default.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Then something is wrong with your second browser

See the screenshots - I have three browsers and I can choose to open with any of them, and it opens (screenshot shows opening with ADM, although I regularly use Chrome)
[Android Apps and Games] cancom1:
It was just as easy to revert to Chrome. Opera wouldn't open them....thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] dancrow:
Anybody else is facing the page load problem? Is happening when I press the Watched Forums button. I have to reload the page with "slide down" gesture

This doesn't happen in external browser like Chrome or Firefox
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
It works normally in my device ( Samsung A12), I guess because you are using a VPN ( as the VPN icon is appeared on your status bar)
[Android Apps and Games] dctrbnsttr:
Yes, I believe that the vpn is the issue. I have to turn off my vpn in order to get this xda Forums app to work properly.

Great app by the way...
[Android Apps and Games] MarkAtHome:
I can confirm this. It doesn't happen if opened via xdaforums.com.
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
I guess it depends on the vpn.

The app works fine for me with adguard's vpn turned on.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Thanks for your review 👍 😀
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Thanks for using the app :)
[Android Apps and Games] dctrbnsttr:
I am using the same vpn. So, perhaps it's more complicated than just that....
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hello

XDA Forums v8.0 is Avaliable!

Changelog :

As Requested: the app now works in full screen

changed some icons of tabs in the side bar.

Made the color of icons in bottom bar to be "cyan" as I notices a difference between the color of the text in the top bar and icons in bottom bar

Added "Your Threads" Tab

Added " Support Thread" tab which leads you to this thread ( 1st post)

Rearranged some buttons in side bar

Made the app opens faster than before :)

Enjoy ;)

Don't forget to tell me your review, your suggestions and your requests for the next version.

(NOTE: That "Material You" design is still under development)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
**NOTE : The bug is fixed :)
[Android Apps and Games] dancrow:
I also use Adguard, this seems to be the problem.
[Android Apps and Games] Oki:
I appreciate the effort that went into the full-screen mode, but it is not what I was hoping for. It only removes the top icons and clock, without giving me more space for the browsing area and making full-screen actually an annoyance without any benefit.

I would prefer if full screen in this app meant hiding the top and bottom bars on the web page, but keeping the Android information bar with the clock, battery, signal, and notifications, maybe making the tray area semi-transparent.

The 8.0 version has some nice features, but I really miss seeing that information on the screen, so I think I will switch back to version 7 until a better solution comes out from your hands.
[Android Apps and Games] smohroot:
Nice work man :)

Just please don't forget UI and design changes I requested, after fixing everything and adding everything.

Keep it up 👍👍👍👍
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well

It needs time to do this, whatever in the next release i will make the app work in normal mode (with status bar and nav.bar) in the next release, for now i am stil searching on that point (hiding bottom bar + top bar when scrolling down), sorry if i caused problems in the UX

They are good ideas but i guess they may ruin the main design, but i still planning for it.

Thanks for your review :)
[Android Apps and Games] MarkAtHome:
That's what I thought, as well.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ok i edit the OP post now :)

I see that there are only 2 requested things which are : 1 - adding Material UI 3 design to the bottom bar and 2 - making the top bar and the bottom bar hide when you scroll down

And which will take a lot of time from me, Are There any thing else ? Do you want me to add new shortcuts in the app for anything on XDA ? Do you want me to remove any unwanted / unused shortcuts ( shortcuts that you don't need) from the app ? I need more ideas & suggestions 🤔
[Android Apps and Games] Gordietm:
On the original XDA app, you could slide any of your watched threads to the right and a button would open on the left where you could unwatch it. There was another option but I can't remember now what else was there
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Since the app uses WebView, so it is impossible to make what you said implemented on the app, but there is a chance to happen in next months ;)
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
I think a handy shortcut for Conversation wold be great (maybe instead of Home, if there is no more place in the bar)

And IMO, it would be better for app to directly open to Notifications/Alerts, since I think 90+% of users in 90+% of cases wants to see the Alerts (ie, not the Home), specially while the app does not support notifications (yet) - hence one cannot click to the notification to directly open his alerts (new posts in the subscribed threads, mentions, reactions, etc)

Thank you for your continued improvements and care
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
There is a place, but if the bar got crowded I will remove home tab, but I will keep it in side bar

OK 👍

You are welcome 😊

It seems that i replied late but....

It is possible to be done, only providing an edition for the app that uses a PC user agent instead of phone user agent so the website thinks the app is a pc so the page will be shown like you opened the forums from a pc WILL do the trick :)

Notice : if i made the app goes directly to Alerts in the new version, once you open the app, the app (the website) will ask you to log in to see Alerts ( For the first time you installed the new version of the app) , but if you just installed the update over the previous one, The app will open Alerts page directly without signing in :)

Ahhhh

What a funny moment 😄

Because of releasing a lot of updates in one month, I almost forgot what is the latest version I released 😂
[Android Apps and Games] System23:
i know what you mean, but is a good work you present here!!!
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
V9.0 is now ready to be installed :)

Change log :

As Requested: Made app opens directly to Alerts Page

As Requested: Moved "Conversations" Tab from side bar into Bottom bar.

Checked for some unnoticed bugs and fixed it.

Enjoy ;)

Don't forget to tell me your opinion about the new version and your suggestions for future releases ( Except for adding Material UI 3 and hiding both bottom bar and top bar which they are under researching & development)

Thank you,

-ZG089
[Android Apps and Games] Anonymous V:
is there a pc version of it?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
What ? No, it is an android mobile app :)
[Android Apps and Games] Anonymous V:
:( to be honest i always open xda n ourpc because its convenient
[Android Apps and Games] ytsejam1138:
The "full screen" is now missing in v9.0. The blue bar at the top is back and is not able to be hidden.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Why didn't you say that you liked that "Full Screen" mode !

Oh OK I will release a special one that opens the app in "Full Screen" Mode

I didn't know that you need it, sorry 😐
[Android Apps and Games] ytsejam1138:
I didn't realize you were going to remove certain features. I thought the requests were to add new ones. I know you can't make an app to fit everyone's wants.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I was trying to make the app fits for everyone's need, whatever I will release another one with "Full Screen" mode, DON'T worry

Full Screen Mode is now available to download !

I only remove features that are not in need , I have accidentally removed "Full Screen" Mode, sorry again for confusion 😐
[Android Apps and Games] ytsejam1138:
Thanks for the quick update. I appreciate it. Bought you a coffee. Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
Honesty I prefer the way without full screen until it's properly implemented. Ofc I understand it will take time
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
To avoid releasing several models, and for each new version, you could add persisting user Preferences: Enable Full screen mode On/Off
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Yep, and an option for which is the default tab on opening (watched threads is my preference).

Promising app coming along nicely 👍
[Android Apps and Games] D3RP_:
Can you log in? because that's the bar for an app better than the current official 🤣
[Android Apps and Games] Varelka:
Hello, can you do a version, where links to xda forums from sites or Gmail will open directly in this app, i.e. Implement this app in "Open with..." dialogue?
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
There's no 'current official' app, just this, ReLabs {early beta) and the @dr.ketan version of the old app (updated for the new forum url) which isn't currently allowed to be posted publicly.

IMO, this one is the most user friendly and yes, you can log-in.

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[Android Apps and Games] Nimueh:
Is there any way you can make the menu NOT be white? I use the Community App Dark theme but the menu is white for some odd reason 🤷‍♀️

And like the user 2 posts before me said - if you could make it so if I tap on an XDA link in an email (like the email telling me that someone quoted me) the app opens. That would be amazingggg!

Great app already btw, 5 ⭐s from me (y)
[Android Apps and Games] D3RP_:
The XDA App on the Google PlayStore by XDA isn't official? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xda.labs.play
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
It is but it doesn't work upon the last Forum migration - it will repeatedly ask you to Login, and it will open then browser, hence you can then better read the Forum directly from browser (no need to install that old XDA app)
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Yep, it's official, but have you tried it?

Since the forum URL migration, it doesn't work and there's no official update.

The @dr.ketan version of this app (updated for the new forum url) apparently works but it isn't currently allowed to be posted publicly.
[Android Apps and Games] D3RP_:
Yeah, you can't even log in 🤣 That's why I said what I did!
[Android Apps and Games] sawdoctor:
Don't think this is going to be possible because of the way the app works. The new relabs app has monet/material UI theming, be a really cool feature to have on this app
[Android Apps and Games] C9H13N:
NiCe work, ZG.

ThanKs.
[Android Apps and Games] Spannaa:
Yes, you can't login to the official XDA app because of the URL migration!

Read the other posts in this thread re: the current working alternatives (and the other XDA threads on the same subject).
[Android Apps and Games] 8y73:
Your app is, in itself, a very nice forum app. However, I prefer the design of the old forum app, primarily due to its size and overall appearance. In my opinion, there is too much advertising, and sometimes even videos appear as ads in the app. Wouldn't donations be enough? Or how about an ad-free version for a small fee?

Your app is almost a direct copy of the original forum, so why have an app with additional ads? It's not very enjoyable, and I'd rather stick to the browser version and occasionally use the old app.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Ads are not pushed by the app

App just displays Forum page by use of WebView - and exactly as it did the old, official app (it also displayed the Forum pages through the WebView)

So instead of here - wrong place, complain to the company that owns the Forum fo the increased commercialization - however, be aware that without their investments, we will not have the Forum

So use an ad-blocker and you won't be bothered with the ads

FYI, I use AdAway and I see no add neither in the app, nor in the browser

I was not even aware of the ads (since not seeing them)🤪
[Android Apps and Games] 8y73:
Still, you can't compare the design of the old and new app 100%. And I simply prefer the old one...

Certainly, the old forum itself looks almost identical, but not, for example, the individual menus. In my opinion, the creator here has focused too much on making it look exactly the same, and I personally don't like that. It makes the app somewhat redundant.

A (forum) app should be kept as simple and, above all, clear and understandable as possible!

I mostly use VPNs, so using an ad-blocker can be tricky. The advertising in the app is really excessive. If there was advertising in the old forum app, I didn't even notice it...

And I'm not complaining. This is just my constructive feedback. I hope it will be taken as such.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Open the Forum in the browser and compare

The app gives you status bar, swipe from the left, so things like that but inside, you see exactly what you will see if opening the Forum in the browser

But be aware that at the time o the last migration, Forum pages also went through some changes

Since I use AdAway (AdAway on the rooted phone runs in parallel with a whatever VPN you may use) I don't see a single ad, neither now (in browser or the new app), nor before the migration (in the old app or in browser)

Btw, if not familiar with, you can google about the WebView technology. By using WebView, you take the URL and display the given Web page inside the frame in your app.

Around, there will be your controls, your status bar etc, but inside the frame it will be the page as is - including the text (posts), ads (if any), etc

And the official app was also based on the same WebView
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
On the screenshots you see three XDA Forum 'pages' opened in parallel, in Chrome and in this app

Edit: Two more screenshots added, additional Forum pages opened in parallel in another browser, now ADM and in this app

You will see that pages are rendered the same - differences are only in the controls around the pages

Eg, at the bottom, in the app, you have the app,'s controls - in Chrone (not running in the full screen mode) you have Android controls at the bottom
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Good idea but it needs a lot of work, so it is easier for me (for now) to release one with full screen mode and other one without full screen.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Yes i can, Also remember that i have posted that the app will ask you to login to see Notifications (if you removed the old version and installed the updated one, or if it is the first time installing the app)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
You want this app to open external links ? No problem but it will take a long time to be implemented
[Android Apps and Games] D3RP_:
I appreciate that
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
About 1st suggestion : Not to be white ? Hmmm. When i added the side bar, it is showed by default with white color, but i will do some researches about that.

About 2nd suggestion : oh , i understand it now, sorry, it is impossible as Gmail open links DIRECTLY to Chrome :(

Thanks for using the app❤
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
You are welcome❤
[Android Apps and Games] acidspider:
Is there an option to change the page the app opens on?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
No, but why ?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hmmmm. That's strange, why is the downloads count of v9.0 is low ?

Also I want to tell you that v10.0 will face a lot of changes, although some changes like Material UI 3 will take a lot of time to just say which release will contain that design. :( as I am so busy with school stuff, but at least I note the suggestions & requests that they are hard so I won't forget them :) and I even try to make the app better as could as I can, remember that ADS that are shown in the app are NOT Shown by the app itself, the forums shows it (keep in your mind that this app uses WebView! ;) )
[Android Apps and Games] System23:
great work bro , but sry i cant give ya cash even i would
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Np, mate 👍
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hey guys, Do you have any ideas about adding, changing, removing shortcuts ?

Note that all of your suggested things will be implemented in v10.0 !
[Android Apps and Games] acidspider:
Because it was an option in the original app I used and I'm lazy, having the app open on say, watched threads saves a press every time i open the app
[Android Apps and Games] System23:
sry i have not recived from 5.0 to 9.0 sry iam must first look at your last release but iam was afraid of the last 5.0 stable , than your the only one that recreate the XDA app, your honor
[Android Apps and Games] System23:
I have Setup the latest Release, and a wonderfull work you have done
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Stay tuned for v10 !
[Android Apps and Games] IamTheBRAVE:
@ZG089 link for v9.0 (no full screen) downloads v8.0.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Wait WHAT !
[Android Apps and Games] Nimueh:
Only in the OP. If you go to where it was posted it downloads correctly.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ok

Link has been fixed now :)

Thanks for telling me !
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ik

I edit the download link in OP AND post the new release as well, i forgot yesterday to edit the hyperlink in OP , i have just updated the download link.
[Android Apps and Games] NIKOSXRI:
I am missing the red alert sign with the number of new posts in the upper left screen
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Then you don't have any new alerts, once you have (for example, 2 quotes), then you will find a small red bar in the the upper left screen with the number 2 :)
[Android Apps and Games] NIKOSXRI:
I had alerts when there was new post in any of the watched threads, unrelated with me
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Check if they are marked as "watched", if not so it is not from my app, it is a "Forum-side" problem
[Android Apps and Games] IamTheBRAVE:
I noticed this too. Once you made the app open by default on alerts, the forum is assuming that you have seen your alerts and no badge is showing on the forum menu.

But it doesn't matter cause you're already seeing them.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Yes you're right
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I guess it is the 2nd time i ask this question: Do you have any new suggestions about adding, removing shortcuts ? Anything for the new release?

Also again i have checked the download counts of v9 and i found that only about 250 downloads and this is too low than expected (500 downloads as expected by the prev. versions of the app). WHY IT IS LOWWWWWW ?
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
For me it's perfect now. Alerts, Conversations and Watched threads and forums are in the bar. And it opens directly to Alerts

If some users want to open to eg Watched threads, you could think of adding the app settings/preferences