All of these new Android-based threads can get confusing to keep track of and/or even 'lost' among all the WinMo ROM development threads. I think an Android Sub-forum would be nice.. what about you?
Android Threads:
[ROM/BOUNTY] Rhodium Android Port [$1125/$2435] - Early builds in post #3 [12/24]
Poll: Android Port to HTC Touch Pro 2
[ANDROID2.0.1] Rhodium versions
[Resources]Haret Ported Android 1.6 Donut Version for Rhodium(Milestones)
I just feel if we don't do this there will be many off topic threads started asking what android is or questions about the android port. A new Sub-forum would keep this area clear of that.... Plus you'd have a one stop location to keep up with just android, if you've eventually dropped window mobile and stuck with androidd (hoping that android becomes that stable).
Agreed
Agreed. Please create an Android subforum.
No theres only one thread worth reading (out of about 5), the bounty thread.
If you cant keep up with it in the rom development forum, what is the chance of you finding it in a sub forum clogged with other android forums.
I think you'd be ebtter of with the main thread stickied rather then a new sub forum.
There are now some sections specially for Android
Anyway better to ask Mods on this special thread so they are aware of your request:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=276306&page=72
l3it3r said:
All of these new Android-based threads can get confusing to keep track of and/or even 'lost' among all the WinMo ROM development threads. I think an Android Sub-forum would be nice.. what about you?
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All 2 of them? It should be under apps just like games, emulators and addons..
I haven't found it particularly hard to keep track of, but think it would be better if a Rhodium Android sub forum was created alongside Rhodium Rom Development.
I think the Rhodium ROM Development sub forum should really be for custom Windows Mobile ROMS, not questions about Android builds, issues and related.
A separate sub forum for Android on Rhodium would allow many threads relating to various issues of Rhodium Android development to be easily found rather than all Rhodium Android stuff being found somewhere in a big messy thread within the ROM Dev sub forum.
The poll currently shows the majority agreeing this is the way forward, we'll see what the mods think.
I will agree that right now it's not that big of a deal, but when this stuff starts working, there will be a bigger issue with keeping everything straight.
Yes please, will make everything more "neater" .
I vote Yes
I totally agree .........
(for now) i personally don't care for WM ROM modding, so for me to find a few android threads in a sea of WM is more difficult than it could be.
and I'm sure WM-only folks won't mind seeing 'offtopic' threads gone.
it'll be easier to start threads for different topics and not get buried in an avalanche of WM threads.
it cost admins nothing to create Android specific forums for us..
Ok!
Really good idea, I agree.
New Android phones and tablets get announced and before they are released, we get new sections for those devices.
A slew of new WP8 devices are announced, even have some release dates, and yet, nothing. Just general sections.
Can we get some WP8 love all?
Sir, If you want to request New Device thread, this is the place for such a topic/request, Thank You.
*** New Device Forum Requests ***
Since this is A DEVELOPER'S forum there must be interested developers willing to dev the devices before they get dedicated sections or at least interested devs. Also this is not the correct to request new device forums as mentioned above.
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Now ive potentially duped you into reading my post, i simply wish to know your general views on the xperia t and its dev community here. im coming from an htc desire that has a huge dev section on xda with countless roms to try out, how does this compare?
is the camera any good? have you got jelly bean yet? etc
a sincere thank you to those willing to comment, positively or not
One love
Thread closed. Sorry to put a downer on your thread but all the information you need is in the forums across various existing threads mainly in the General section. You're actually lucky as there's only 5 pages of threads in total in the General section so even if search doesn't work you can see all the threads.
For information about the phone you can look in any of the review threads or I got my Xperia T/TX etc. For the camera there are a couple of discussions with examples in the General section so you can see for yourself how good the pics are (or aren't). For development you only need to look in Android Development or Original Development to see CM10, AOKP, Paranoid Android, PACMan and stock ROM's are available.
Thanks
AvRS
I was just wondering why the Razr i has 2 separate developmet forums, as in RAZR i Original Android Development and RAZR i Android Development?
I just find this really confusing and am always clicking the wrong link. I can't help but think this may be slightly hindering development. The Pillama ROM is one of a few threads that have been duplicated which means information is hard to find with it being in two places.
Anyway, not sure where to post it but maybe replying to this thread or clicking thanks in the bottom left will mean that both forums can be combined, if anyone else agrees?
Re: [Q] Why have 2 separate development forums, it's just annoying!
Agreed
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agreed,i think its USELESS!
Re: [Q] Why have 2 separate development forums, it's just annoying!
Agreed, agreed
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Re: [Q] Why have 2 separate development forums, it's just annoying!
One is mods and the other is original work? Or at least I assumed that was the intention. Reality seems to be not enough traffic to warrant both anyway.
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Re: [Q] Why have 2 separate development forums, it's just annoying!
Couldn't agree more
Glad we are on the same wavelength, does anyone have any idea who to ask to change it?
I have sent an email to the webmaster with a link to this thread, I'l let you know what happens.
I've sent this to the webmaster, see what happens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214946
Hello, on the above link I have asked members if they like having two forums with a very similar topic (RAZR i Android Development and RAZR i Original Android Development). The answer has been that people agree that it is confusing and possibly slowing down progress of development for this phone.
I am always clicking the wrong link and am unsure of the purpose of the two forums and am wondering if it is in fact a mistake? Current work and development is even beginning to be duplicated (Pillama). It would be great if the two forums could be combined and I write this email in the hope this could be done.
I look forward to hearing from you,
regards, Cuben.
Re: [Q] Why have 2 separate development forums, it's just annoying!
Its confusing i agree.
In the original android its stock android from OEM, just thats why root and unlocking bootloader its there, no changes as how it work.
In android development its for mods and such things (roms, kernels, etc)
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It's very confusing and counter-productive.
Agreed.
Hello, here is the reply from the webmaster:
Hi,
this is not a mistake. Most devices have both of these subforums.
Please read this article for more information: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/introducing-original-development-forums-for-more-devices/
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People seemed to support it originally. I'll ask if it can be removed on our forum - don't hold your breath tho!
Here's my reply to "webmaster"
Hi, thank for the reply. the thread here has a unanimous agreement of general confusion from the multiple forums from junior members, senior members and developers. I / we were wondering if the two forums could be combined?
I have started a poll on the thread, if the community could make this choice this would be great.
Regards, Cuben.
Guys, this is a site-wide forum structure. All fourms have this. We generally won't change our forum structure just to suit one small device.
To save me explaining it fully, allow me to quote from that article:
Original Development is for:
Official releases of highly original and upstream custom ROMs (built from the ground up with significant original development within them
Official releases/development of such original ROMs, perhaps posted by the maintainer or their nominated person.
A significant “first” in development for a device. Significant is subjective, but it is likely something which took considerable time/effort, and is generally accepted by developers to be significant and non-trivial.
Kernels which are built with beneficial changes that are not simply pulled from other kernels already available. Some element of original work is expected.
Tools and utilities with a clear purpose, and which are well-made, and useful to users. They should have an element of originality, either in purpose or through significant improvement in the means of operation.
Significant port of a ROM from one device to another, giving enhanced features or functionality to users of the target device. The port should be beneficial (a port from two virtually identical devices isn’t original development, it’s winzipping, and nobody really benefits from this, as it’s not development)
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The following are most likely not “Original Development”, and should be posted in the “Android Development” subforum:
Your own “unofficial” stock build of your favourite original, source-built (or otherwise) ROM, particularly where an official or maintainer-endorsed thread exists already.
Minor derivatives of other ROMs with little or no changes, or ROMs consisting of “placebo” features as a main constituent or claim.
Renames or rebadges of others’ work – these don’t belong on XDA at all! Refer to rule 12 for more information.
Reposts of existing ROMs with small changes (i.e. kitchen work, such as adding a couple of apps). If you could realistically distribute your changes as an “addon pack” above and beyond a ROM, you should do so. In addition, your “ROM” would not be original development as it would be substantially identical to the original ROM.
A thread created with unrealistic goals that are clearly unachievable by those starting the thread. This is not intended to discourage high aspirations, rather to prevent threads porting Windows Phone 8 to the HTC Wallaby. This is pretty much common sense.
A ROM where a main or significant claim/feature is graphical changes to the user interface (ie. Themed ROM)[
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First and foremost, this structure is here for our developers. Developers are what make XDA Developers possible and this was done as a compromise to allow their work to be better classified.
At the end of the day, it's not too difficult to look in two separate forums, depending on what you are looking for.
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Guys, this is a site-wide forum structure. All fourms have this. We generally won't change our forum structure just to suit one small device.
To save me explaining it fully, allow me to quote from that article:
Original Development is for:
The following are most likely not “Original Development”, and should be posted in the “Android Development” subforum:
First and foremost, this structure is here for our developers. Developers are what make XDA Developers possible and this was done as a compromise to allow their work to be better classified.
At the end of the day, it's not too difficult to look in two separate forums, depending on what you are looking for.
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Motorola Defy Forum dont have this structure..
diogo.sena said:
Motorola Defy Forum dont have this structure..
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Neither does HTC Sensation
Phones older than july doesn't have this structure on their forums...
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We can ask to move all threads from one forum to another, and stop using the first..
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We can ask to move all threads from one forum to another, and stop using the first..
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Yea, that's what I'm hoping for. I think we'd need quite a few more on the poll. Once it levels out I'll contact the webmaster with our democratic vote!
My reply to the poll is as follows:
Hello, I wondered if it would be worth asking you to look at the forum below when you get chance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214946&page=2
There are now 24 people unanimously voting to combine the two forums.
let me know the outcome, I personally think the forum has spoken. Let me know if you require any more to change the forums into one. If the forums are to remain separate then that would be a shame as I see no reason or desire for the separation. I think the general view (certainly for our small development) is that the two separate forums cause confusion and impede development.
Regard, John
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Hopefully we'll have the forums combined. I'm not sure what else would be needed if this unanimous vote isn't enough.
Hey AOKP lovers,
I've been thinking a lot about how to improve the current way of getting in touch with the official AOKP developers. And even though they have linked their Forum @ RootzWiki to their website, I feel that the main place for Android devs to be, XDA, is coming short. My proposal ist to additionally add the link to the AOKP section within XDA to their official website as well as the ROMs. Could you please acknowledge this proposal, @MarcLandis? Huge thanks ahead!