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[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
It is not injected byte by byte, I mean that they added a piece of code that makes the app works for 30 DAYS!!!!!!!!!

and they didn't edit the main app code to make suspicious things (why is the font turned into bold ?)

It is NOT transferred, the app makes a connection with appilix.com to check whether the app is expired or not. appilix is the website where I built my app, and it is not injected by them, they (again) add a code that communicates with appilix.com ONLY FOR CHECKING WHETHER THE APP IS EXPIRED OR NOTTTTTTTT, NOTHING ELSE AT ALL !

I have made a research about this company before even choosing it, at first I tried randomly with some websites, but failed, when i found appilix, I researched about it and found that it is TRUSTED.

Really ?!🙂

Samhhmobil, If you do not believe that the app doesn't steal your data (and it is very clear that it doesn't steal your data <proved by scanning using Virus total by a user, you can check the first 1-8 tabs to see the scan results which says that my app is suspicious because of ONLY USING TEST/DEBUG keys to sign the app>, so easily stop using it.

I was very aware about appilix (when I chose it), I have even read their "Privacy Policy" which is all talking about my account on their platform and not spying on apps I build there ! And I never want any kind of hurt for any of XDA users, how will I hurt them ? I do not even know ! And since I got about 2 warnings (1 for saying swear words without knowing that it is blocked there, 1 for asking for donations), I AM VERY AWARE OF XDA RULES, SOME POSTS WAS SENT TO ONE OF XDA MODS TO CHECK IF THEY BREAK XDA RULES OR NOT, @Badger50 can Prove this for you

So I have no intention to hurt you all (XDA users)!
[Android Apps and Games] Dayuser:
I vote successfully. I vote 2 just because poll needs more balance :LOL:
[Android Apps and Games] sawdoctor:
There's a simple rule of thumb. If someone is giving you software/app/etc for free and you don't like it then just don't use it simple as that.

Perhaps if he used the paid version to create the app he'd have to charge for the app and then people would complain.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, I didn't get it (seriously)
[Android Apps and Games] Retrial:
I didn't wanted to create a drama that's why I didn't replied to most of your posts you mentioned me, but since you really want to know the reason I rate your app with 1 is:

I rate your app with 1 because of the bad practices (charities & hospitals) you used to gather donations and you still doing with other "expressions" in your posts, for example #525 "And also, do not forget to surprise me ! ( maybe with your good reviews about the app, suggestions, anything 😉😉😉)", #552 "and if you surprise me for the new year, I'd be happy for this".

Don't use charities and hospitals lies as an excuse for donations and to trick well-intentioned people.

You will get donations for your work/personality, if you consistently ask for it, it makes you look like you beg for money and your main purpose is this.

(Even if you apologized afterwards, I personally lost my trust on you)

Your "app" is based https://appilix.com/ which you didn't mentioned anywhere from the time you created that app. You should be more clear and transparent with your userbase.

Your app lasts only for 30days and is unusable while going in "maintenance mode" which make it like a trial product.

That one needs to use Adblock/VPN/DNS or other services to bypass this expiration limit is not the best, some users may don't want to use any of these additional services just to use an xda app-web-wrapper.

Your app doesn't have push notifications.

In the end, is just a web-wrapper.

The UI/Colors/Banners/Cosmetic etc. is not neutral and doesn't match with the nature of an XDA app.

I remember some other users also mentioned this (#487). Example for what I am talking about: #511, these mountains and colors are meh for an xda forum app. I personally don't like it but some others do or don't care, so this is all about a taste of each user.

I wanted to be fair before I rate your app, so I tried it but when I did idk if it was in maintenance mode but I wasn't be able to load most of the sections.

You seem a bit competitive with the other xda apps as you also admitted here. Reacting on @dr.ketan fixed app post with "🙁", for no reason. I though you said you will be off for your exams and you won't reply but when dr. released his fixed app you suddenly came back and created a poll to have the attention.

When other users or you mention your app in other threads you have no problem but when others mention the others xda apps on your thread you instantly report them. I could understand that if you were right in other threads too but...you don't.

These are most of the reasons I rate your app with 1.

I don't want you to be banned or leave XDA or your "app-project" but you should consider all of these reasons and follow the XDA Rules as much as you can, we will do all mistakes at some point.

Seems you are young, you have some kinda of passion for what you doing, it just seems you need to learn and follow the right path. Learn to be open on criticism, don't be angry and be fair and transparent with your users.

Everything else will come by it's own, Respect needs to earn, you can't ask for.

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, as I said, a portion of donatipns will go to charities, I have already did give some money ! And I have a proof !

What ! 😭

This is the first time I created an app, so things that are required to be said/ done, etc, can be forgotten because as i said, it is the first time for me and i am a teenager, not an Adult person.

I clearly know that, but in v16 there will be no more of this.

As I have told you, I am a beginner but I still try to make the app fully usable by you and guarantee that you get the best experience in the app, I have some Wonderful plans for the v16 which will Amaze you,

Remember when I said : I love the challenges, exactly the hard ones, well this is an insane one, but i am facing it as a man, not ignoring all of your posts :)

They suggested , and I never ignore their suggestions as @waterpolo said , before I start working on the update, I save all of the suggestions in my notes, then work on it :)

It is expired, use an adblocker/firewall, block "appilix.com" to use the app normally until I release another one

TBH I was, but since I remembered the goal of my app, which is helping XDA Users get the great experience of XDA Forums, I decided to leave the "competitive" role and to be a normal user that helps others.

+ Btw I was studying, but that "Tinnn" Gmail notification sound from my phone grabbed me.

I gave up doing this since that time I talked about my app on @dr.ketan 's thread, I felt sad about that

Wait, Really 🥹

Yeah I'll do so, in this current time (and the last week) my mind is glitching because of studying, like my brain does not remember anything but books 📚

I give you respect for this ❤️

Well, I really don't know what to say, Thank you for your advice ❤️
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Blocked "appilix.com". Uninstalled the app and reinstalled v15. No go. Repeated with v14. Still no go.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Strange, make sure that you have enabled the firewall app/ adblocker
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Don't get you. Using AdAway. Added "appilix.com" to 'Blocked' list. Am I doing it wrong? If so, what more to be done?
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Run AdAway ( try non-root method)
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
I'm running AdAway - as VPN based Ad Blocker.
[Android Apps and Games] sawdoctor:
Absolutely nothing wrong with your post. You explained your grievances really well and constructively. You even tried to help and encourage, this is a fantastic example of how to give feedback as everything was constructive and helpful to the developer
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
You Are Right👍

Although his post is so looong, it is wonderful and helpful.

Ok guys, I will not stop the project, Every single proof about that there is no data is being sent to the third-party (appilix.com) is already sent, as well as other things,

whoever wants to stop using my app, i won't say something except one thing, that he'll miss the new features of v16 !

As A leakage, beginning from v16, the app name won't be "XDA Forums " -- it will finally have an independent name. (name changes, but the purpose(the goal) of the app which is "giving the best experience for the user" will be the same, but BETTER)

stay tuned for v16 :)

-ZG089
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Wait hold on, are you rooted + installed "system less hosts" module?
[Android Apps and Games] khusika:
As an alternative, perhaps you can use GitHub-hosted Runners to compile your Apps. You can set it up automatically using github-actions, and also there are lot of automatic scripts in github-actions available that can be used. WebView-based App should be less time-consuming and will definitely compile faster with GitHub-hosted Runners.
[Android Apps and Games] Badger50:
Thread opened.

-Regards: Badger50
[Android Apps and Games] badabing2003:
Indeed.
[Android Apps and Games] Anonymous V:
good to see its open again bro
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
I am very happy to see that this has been reopened as well. Of all the current XDA apps - this is the best by far (in my opinion). I appreciate the work and dedication of @ZG089 - whish him luck on his exams and look forward to continued improvements (if he is able to). I understand the restrictions of the compiler and don't see how that poses a risk, but for anyone that does, they can use the other alternatives. Hopefully, through the suggestions of the community alternative compilation methods may also be explored.

Anyway, glad to see that this thread is back in business and thank you very much @ZG089 for your time in developing this great app.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Appilix is blocked in my AdAway. The app works for me. I tried clean installs with both v14 v15. I force-stopped the app, cleared cache, cleared data, uninstalled and then reinstalled v14 and v15, one after the other. But, tapping on links does nothing; links not opening at all. Any ideas to get links to open?
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
I have no issues, on my mobile and tablet with app V15 the links are working.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Try V15

I guess that it will work instead of v14
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
No. (In my post above I've said) I tried both v14 and v15 and the results were the same. Maybe I'm the only one with this problem, but it remains a huge deal breaker for me.

BTW, it's links to external sites that do not open. Links to posts in XDA itself open fine.

External links in these posts don't open in the app (v14 and v15):

https://xdaforums.com/t/gcam-for-op-11.4553669/post-89232074

https://xdaforums.com/t/gcam-for-op-11.4553669/post-89276862

They open fine in various browsers.
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
Can you give examples which links aren't working.

The external links in this post are opening, on my rooted Samsung S23, in the Internet browser app.
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
I'm using v14, and the external links in both of those posts open fine for me with a standard single tap. they launch in to firefox beta which is my default web browser.

moto edge 20 fusion, a11, stock rom, rooted with latest magisk.
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
On v14, both links are opening for me, and inside the XDA Forum app

As on the screenshot. Also, I don't have any other app in Recents than XDA, I click on the link and Recents still show only the XDA Forum app
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
@waterpolo, @trevtdogg, @zgfg, Thanks guys for reporting things working. Maybe the issue is at my end; can't figure out what/why/how. My default browser is Soul Browser. I like the customisation options in it and I don't intend to change it, ATM.
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Does anyone know why when I sign into playstore from within this app it sees my device as a Samsung phone? I was browsing a thread and followed a link to a terminal emulator on the playstore so the app opened the webpage playstore where I had to sign in, when i did I got a security alert from Google and a further email asking me to finish setting up my galaxy A7(2018) ?

@m0han try changing your default browser to chrome to see if you can open links as I think your issue is something on your end as external links are also working fine for me but I use chrome
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Just tested and it opens the link to Playstore app from within the XDA Forum app and it asked me to login - I didn't proceed

When I tried from Chrome, Chrome asked me to continue to Playstore app
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Sure

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[Android Apps and Games] bynarie:
Can you please update your first post to include all download links and whatnot.. It's not very helpful to have to scroll through replies. But thank you for making this.
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
The developer has at this moment exams and is focusing on that. At the end of the month he will pickup the development and the first post will be updated.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Thanks for addressing this issue. I had done that and external links do open, with Chrome Browser set as the default browser. But like I mentioned earlier, Soul Browser is my browser of choice. I don't use Chrome much, so I'd rather not set it as the default browser. Hope @ZG089 would find a solution - if I'm not the only one facing this situation.
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Sounds like the problem is with Soul browser as with it set to default it's not opening the external link.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Unfortunately they have been removed by one of moderators' request
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Thanks for confirming this. Not sure how I can inform Soul devs. :D
[Android Apps and Games] zgfg:
Already partially commented in my previous answer, post #618

I did the test (with a link to another app on Playstore from another post on the Forum)

When I realized that the link indeed was opened inside the XDA Forum app, I didn't proceed, I would never give my (Google) password to any third party app

I suggest you to copy the link or to search in Playstore directly for the app you want to install

----

On the other side, you asked why it meant you had Samsung - I don't know what is your real phone and model (sorry if you mentioned), maybe you're spoofing your phone as Samsung (eg to pass Play Integrity), or maybe it's really hard-coded in the XDA Forum app - but as suggested, better install that Terminal Emulator by searching for its name in the Playstore app
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Thanks for looking into it, should of said what device, it's a pixel 7a, guess I am too trusting as never thought about the security implications to passing my Google password through this app,

curious where the Samsung phone is being picked up from as I am using PIF but it's not a Samsung build prop and I can't think of anything I have done on my phone to spoof Samsung, @ZG089 do you know why when log into the playstore from within this app it spoofs a Samsung device?

Just tried on my tablet and same story when I log into playstore it thinks I am on a Samsung, tablet is not rooted so unless there is something with my account then? Why this app logs me into the playstore as a Samsung device?

Time to update my password just to be safe........
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, to be very clear about that point, I have used a Samsung device user agent to make the websites shows up for phones, I think that's why Google playstore detects your phone as Samsung device
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, guys, I think that it would be better to make the app not access Google Play websites, so I will add this to the v16, is that okay ?
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Mystery solved! Could your app not just hand off the link so it opens playstore directly? that's how it works with the official unofficial xda app,looking forward to the new and improved v16
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
OK, will work on it soon :)
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Also, hand off the link so it asks for which browser to open with and maybe set it as the browser to be used with this app? Just thinking aloud here.

Edit: Can't seem to get long-press on links to bring up a menu. (Anyone?)

Maybe we could have the option 'Open with...' so we can choose & set browser to be used with this app.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Not just Soul. See screenshot. Maybe @ZG089 could look into it (unhooking the app and Chrome?).

Edit: Soul as default browser can be got to work, I suppose. https://xdaforums.com/t/18-01-24-ne...h-domain-fix-unofficial.4199599/post-89282764
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Maybe I can add this, gotta check later after my tests

There is no menu , but I guess Ur asking because you cannot copy the link, right ??

I think you have to check this Post if you are looking on how to copy a link or hyperlinked text

I will research on that later, thank you for your suggestions 😃
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
I know that, ofc. Just that it spoils the UX. And, not easy to copy URL of a post that way.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hmmmm, Would it be better to make the app style looks like this ?

Because I have something for the app that will make the app have a stable identity (if) this design is acceptable.
[Android Apps and Games] ytsejam1138:
I like the current style much better.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
I know that some of you like this current style, but some doesn't 🙂

So i have made an idea about a design that may you all like it
[Android Apps and Games] waterpolo:
May be you can have some options to choice in the app.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Do you have something to make the selected tab stand out for better identification? KISS
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Idk, but gonna search for possibility
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Good one ?
[Android Apps and Games] goodcop:
No download links are there ?
[Android Apps and Games] kodein:
I'm looking too
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
https://xdaforums.com/t/development-unofficial-new-xda-forums-app.4614343/post-89281828

Wait for v16
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Yes, check the OP again, I have typed the reason, but check the v15 in the 27th tab , I think you may find it over there
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
Well, this just stopped working for me:(. I have Appilix added to my adaway.

I tried clearing all of the data, but before I could even log back in, I errored out.

I guess I will need to wait for the next release.

Good luck to the OP on exams!
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Is your adaway working fine? V15 still working here
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
Well this is very strange. When I experienced the issue, I was away from my wifi, connected through the cellular network and I experienced the issue.

Got back home, connected to wifi and it is now working.

As an experiment, I shut off my wifi - and would you know - the issue returned!

Turned on my wifi - and did nothing else - working.

I don't see anything in adaway that does any filtering or adjusts any functionality based upon wifi vs cellular connection.

So, at this point it is a total mystery to me. Sharing this so that if anyone has the same issue - to connect to wifi and see if it matters. And perhaps somebody has a thought on why the cellular network would make a difference. My service is through T-Mobile.
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
I have no idea, but just thought I'd share that I'm using v14 of the app, with adaway root, and it works on both wifi and cellular.
[Android Apps and Games] ew:
V15 here, and I guess it's now wifi only. Still, better than the alternatives.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
XDA Forums app v15 working well for me on WiFi and Mobile data. v14 did too. Posting this from XDA-Unofficial app, which does too.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Hello !

Days passed and we didn't talk, I miss you all.

My app thread views changed from 30K to 33K and I didn't even release v16 !?

That's so crazy !

Well, guys, I want to tell you that I have finished my mid-year exams - I am on holiday for a week or 2 until my 2nd term begins :)

V16 is now under development!

See you soon ;)

-ZG089
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Hope you did your exams well. Also that you'd take into consideration the opinions and wishes expressed here about your app.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Okay, I am reviewing them :)
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Ayo where did the android eyes go?
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Quick summary of what would be nice to have working:

1. Open external links fine in the already default browser of the device.

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....

3. Some sort of distinct identification for the selected tab.

4. Play Store links should be handed off to the Play Store app on the device.

5. Watched threads should be the default (central) tab. Option to rearrange tabs possible?

Maybe others would chip in with what I have missed.
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
point 1 has already been implemented.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
In which version? I suppose you're a co-dev or tester.
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
Well, firstly let me thank you for wrapping all the suggestions in one post, but about this 1st one, this will make you unable to login into XDA through external accounts, Still want it ?

👍👍👍👍
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
What ? No at all 🙂

I make this app myself, I required a help in my app once when v14 was having problems during installation process, and @waterpolo fixed that (after i have told him to do that if he could, and he already did that )
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Wondering why @trevtdogg said point 1 has already been implemented. Point 1 is the one about opening external links in the default browser of the device. (XDA-Unofficial app has that implemented.)
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
because that's what already happens?

i tap on a link, and it opens in firefox beta.
[Android Apps and Games] m0han:
Good for you. I don't have that browser, but I have a few others. I'm not lucky, though.

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

https://xdaforums.com/t/18-01-24-ne...h-domain-fix-unofficial.4199599/post-89282764
[Android Apps and Games] ZG_DEV:
[CLOSED] [Development] [UNOFFICIAL] XDA Forums App

INTRO : Instead of that XDA app on Google play that the Devs does not update it regularly, takes a lot of time to open and has some bugs, so I decided to introduce for you a new unofficial replacement --- a new XDA Forums app ! In-app...

xdaforums.com

Check that post

+ Please install "AdAway" and block "appilix.com" before running the app

Have a nice day 😊
[Android Apps and Games] macondo62:
I installed v15 from post #515, but when i open the app i get that the app Is outdated...try again
[Android Apps and Games] DougMG:
@macondo62 Read the post just before yours.

Sent from Pixel 8 Pro using ReLabs
[Android Apps and Games] NIKOSXRI:
@xda should have their own app updated and not rely to others.

XDA fix your app and close this thread.

Or tell us why you don't have a decent app updated.
[Android Apps and Games] trevtdogg:
even if they did fix their app, why close this thread? having multiple 3rd party options is a good thing.

personally I like this app better than the official app. why should we have to switch to the official app if we don't like it as much?
[Android Apps and Games] NIKOSXRI:
Currently we have an app that needs 2 other apps to work
[Android Apps and Games] sawdoctor:
They have, there are 2 other options instead of this one but i won't post links in this thread out of respect for the dev