[APP][1.2]Android News Feed - Paid Software Announcement and Discussion

As one of my first application, I decided to create an application that would have all of the most popular Android News Sites in one place. The application was originally built for use for myself but after sharing with some friends, I received a lot of feedback telling me to release it.
What makes the application special to me is the ease of use in which I made the options selectable. By giving each respective site their own button this kept everything organized. I then added in a drop down menu that can be used to navigate from each section of the application instead of having to go back to the home page. I finally added in a request button. This button is made so that users can request other Android news site be added into the application. I wanted to keep the application strictly for Android news and I plan on adding a lot more sites as it goes on.
I choose the price of $1 because that's what I truly felt the price should be. I didn't add in all the wasteful features that take away from the User Experience and I will not include features that make things difficult.
The play store link is
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromo.dev197016.app188102
Thank you for your time. I appreciate the read. Let me know what you guys think. I am just getting started in my Android development.

I updated the application with some forum news and some technology sites.
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Updated to fix ads issues. I uploaded the wrong version.
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Updated to fix XML parsing errors and added in more sites.
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Here is a review of my application from DroidRzr http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/11485-app-review-android-news-feed/#entry216272
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Updated so that news articles open up in the application instead of browser.
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Fixed XML issue. Fixed UI and took out some bad code in reader.
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[TESTER NEEDED] - Tester Needed For CarbonRom on 3g Nexus [tilapia]

Hi All,
I'm looking for a tester for CarbonRom on the 3G Nexus 7 (tilapia).
I have built the rom, but would like it tested before release. If everything works, we also have a nightly system which will push out the builds every night with our added features.
To see what the CarbonRom features, please check out the thread for the Nexus 7 (grouper). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137798
Anyone interested, please either reply here on contact me via PM.
Regards,
Matt
mattmanwrx said:
Hi All,
I'm looking for a tester for CarbonRom on the 3G Nexus 7 (tilapia).
I have built the rom, but would like it tested before release. If everything works, we also have a nightly system which will push out the builds every night with our added features.
To see what the CarbonRom features, please check out the thread for the Nexus 7 (grouper). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137798
Anyone interested, please either reply here on contact me via PM.
Regards,
Matt
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Hi, I can help.
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zard said:
Hi, I can help.
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Thanks, PM'ed
I would love to, one condition
I would be thrilled to help, when i get my tablet that is (most likely this weekend ).
One condition hahah, or a request.
Can you teach me some stuff about android development for the Nexus 7 in particular? I would love to learn about this sort of stuff.
Peace,
shandy1996
AW: [TESTER NEEDED] - Tester Needed For CarbonRom on 3g Nexus [tilapia]
I can also help if needed
shandy1996 said:
I would be thrilled to help, when i get my tablet that is (most likely this weekend ).
One condition hahah, or a request.
Can you teach me some stuff about android development for the Nexus 7 in particular? I would love to learn about this sort of stuff.
Peace,
shandy1996
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Shandy1996, I learnt by reading guides on here about build environments, then playing with the source... Since then, I have come a long way...
I'm still waiting for someone to teach me
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I'd be happy to test, I'm running the latest Carbon nightly (04/01) on my Sprint Note 2...
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i can test
I am willing to test. Please send it.
ok, since there are now a lot of people offereing to help, I will post the link here - https://www.dropbox.com/s/4v2i1pyakezenuc/CARBON-JB-EXP-02APR2013-133226-tilapia.zip - I will more than likely remove this from my dropbox in the next 48 hours though..
I just built this... The last tester (zard (thank you btw)), said it needed some work... I havent changed anything, just rebuilt it on our latest source...
Please, could you all let me know what is not working, and what needs to be fixed...
Thanks, Matt
System UI crashes many times, while rotating and while in the middle of an app. When you open the app drawer, everything hangs, none of the apps can be launched and The Launcher eventually crashes after a few seconds.
Hope this helps the ROM to become better.
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Genius1238 said:
System UI crashes many times, while rotating and while in the middle of an app. When you open the app drawer, everything hangs, none of the apps can be launched and The Launcher eventually crashes after a few seconds.
Hope this helps the ROM to become better.
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What would help is logcats.
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Hi,
I'd be glad to help, as I run carbon rom on my Note2 and I love it.
Here are the things I've noticed
The following message comes in various situations "Unfortunatly system UI has stopped" when
- rotating the screen
- launching stock browser
- tapping on the clock
- disabling gps
The following message comes in various situations "Unfortunatly launcher has stopped" when
- trying to access application list
Statusbar toggles won't open when sliding right part of the status bar
Hope this helps
Tell me which file you would like to have if this may help
Hello!
When will get a stable version? I have really wanted to put it on my N7 3g, You can report more frequently in the evolution of this rom...?
Greetings!
PS: Excuse my english, the fault of google translator :silly:

Hive-hosting.org

Hello, I recently decided to open up a hosting site for Android. I am starting off with three servers on it. I was wondering if you'd guys could give me some feedback on it. I currently run it by myself and I am using a hosting script made by yetishare. The site is just for fun and I made it original for my friends.
The url is hive-hosting.org
If someone would want to theme it I would love that. Please have some type of notable person who can back you up. I know very little about making a website. Thank you in advance.
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The benefits of using that hosting script are as follows.
Private folders.
Public folders with option of password.
Easy uploading
Easy setup
Easy controls if you want to setup pricing and such
Gives users a lot of control
Easily add servers.
My only issue with it is that there isn't an option to add mirrrors so if one server goes down alll that work is gone till its moved over.
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I added another server.
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Over 5k downloads off of it.
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Themer app

MyColorScreen has released BETA of Themer app which is akin to WindowsBlinds of Windows. I have registered for Beta but is yet to receive activation code. If someone has installed it, kindly share the features.
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Received activation code. Installed. Superb. Excellent.
Pictures are worth 1000 words ......
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still waiting for code ..:'(
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doesn't work on i717
Someone should post their code for the rest of us.
this is stupid
you change rom, you must apply for a new code
Hello everyone,
I've signed up for the beta a few weeks ago and I had the good surprise to receive my code yesterday.
I launched the app but what a disappointment when I realized there wasn't any theme displayed in the app.
After some research it seems linked to dpi or resolution of screen. I tried to change the dpi but no luck.
So did anybody find the good combination to display themes on our razr i?
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Motorola RAZR i with android 4.1.2
please somebody post their code....so we can too try this app...
Droidlover123 said:
please somebody post their code....so we can too try this app...
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First of all even if it's FREE, it is forbidden as per Forum rules.
Second, it is one time use only and is linked to your e-mail and your device. Even Your own code will not work if you try it on second device (I tried on my wife's device - not working) Or if you change the Rom
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redndian said:
First of all even if it's FREE, it is forbidden as per Forum rules.
Second, it is one time use only and is linked to your e-mail and your device. Even Your own code will not work if you try it on second device (I tried on my wife's device - not working) Or if you change the Rom
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Damn bro!!
Even Rom change will make app not work!!!
This sucks.....
And I am on approx 125000 behind...
Thus it will take a lot of time for me! To try it!!
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I waited patiently, got my code. But after getting into the app, I can't fond any themes in the 'browse themes' section to install. Strange.
Anybody else facing the same issue?
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Edit: The reason behind not finding themes was later realized as not keeping the screen in stock DPI. I reverted to stock screen from Expanded Desktop and Pie mode, making themes visible in the app.
Droidlover123 said:
please somebody post their code....so we can too try this app...
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Codes are only good for one time use and only on that phone.
This Themer app is essentially an exact copy of Buzz Launcher.
I just got my code and set it up and said "wow, this is an exact copy of Buzz launcher" without the hundreds and hundreds of quality themes. Not sure what to think of this.
LL13-
lamplighter13 said:
Codes are only good for one time use and only on that phone.
This Themer app is essentially an exact copy of Buzz Launcher.
I just got my code and set it up and said "wow, this is an exact copy of Buzz launcher" without the hundreds and hundreds of quality themes. Not sure what to think of this.
LL13-
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Really? So buzz launcher started from a foundation hewn from some of the best designers in Android, was built from a crowdsourced site where people worldwide spend countless hours sharing their original works with the masses, provides detailed tutorials that assist any and all to replicate the same look on countless phones, with little to no monetary benefit, promoting app & widget development, and takes the next logical step in an evolving business model dedicated to the designer and user?
Pray tell, how did you make such a deduction, and upon what facts do you base this assertion?
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thenameistoms said:
I waited patiently, got my code. But after getting into the app, I can't fond any themes in the 'browse themes' section to install. Strange.
Anybody else facing the same issue?
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Edit: The reason behind not finding themes was later realized as not keeping the screen in stock DPI. I reverted to stock screen from Expanded Desktop and Pie mode, making themes visible in the app.
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Glad that resolved it. Mine showed up immediately.
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micmars said:
Really? So buzz launcher started from a foundation hewn from some of the best designers in Android, was built from a crowdsourced site where people worldwide spend countless hours sharing their original works with the masses, provides detailed tutorials that assist any and all to replicate the same look on countless phones, with little to no monetary benefit, promoting app & widget development, and takes the next logical step in an evolving business model dedicated to the designer and user?
Pray tell, how did you make such a deduction, and upon what facts do you base this assertion?
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Glad that resolved it. Mine showed up immediately.
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Check pm
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micmars said:
Really? So buzz launcher started from a foundation hewn from some of the best designers in Android, was built from a crowdsourced site where people worldwide spend countless hours sharing their original works with the masses, provides detailed tutorials that assist any and all to replicate the same look on countless phones, with little to no monetary benefit, promoting app & widget development, and takes the next logical step in an evolving business model dedicated to the designer and user?
Pray tell, how did you make such a deduction, and upon what facts do you base this assertion?
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Ha Ha, your'e funny. A bit blind and ignorant but still funny :cyclops:
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lamplighter13 said:
Ha Ha, your'e funny. A bit blind and ignorant but still funny :cyclops:
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So instead of buttressing your initial assertion as requested, you resort to backing it up with the self sealing of he whom questions thee is ignorant. And you lug in sarcasm for good measure.
As an aside, My Color Screen has many fine devs that love buzz launcher and rely on it regularly. I have nothing but good things to say about it.
I'd rather do no harm, besmirch none, hoping all the chance to prosper, allowing for choice and the market to ultimately determine what's best.
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this app is all misaligned on my phone, i'm guessing due to my lower DPI on my rom. It really makes it much harder to get the themes looking like they do in the sample photos. It would be cool if they could add an option to calibrate the theme based on the phone's DPI value
I have the same problem. Every shortcuts get out of place making the themes look pretty awful on my phone.
lamplighter13 said:
Codes are only good for one time use and only on that phone.
This Themer app is essentially an exact copy of Buzz Launcher.
I just got my code and set it up and said "wow, this is an exact copy of Buzz launcher" without the hundreds and hundreds of quality themes. Not sure what to think of this.
LL13-
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In my opinion, it's much better than buzz launcher. Buzz launcher requires you to do all the work yourself. You have to separately download widgets, and set them up.
Themer does all of this for you.
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Wanna discover some awesome new apps? Check this out - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322687

Google KitKat APKs 4.4

They are now available for downloads that includes launcher, new google now and settings, camera, hangouts, etc..
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Where?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506497
Check this thread. Not yet sure if it's going to work on our devices. I've been trying to test the launcher but I got fc. There's a workaround to fix fc but I can't get it to work.
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KitKat - too sweet?
Google Now will be part of the operating system, SMS will be integrated with Hangouts. These will close the last relevant "information gap".
I am toying with the idea of stripping off my phone everything related to Google.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506488 here's the launcher as well
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... and the presence of Google Search is now compulsory.
Microsoft was dilettante in comparison.
does anyone have success getting it to work for them? I have the Google Search fc every time i try to switch to the new launcher but Google Now works
peter-k said:
Google Now will be part of the operating system, SMS will be integrated with Hangouts. These will close the last relevant "information gap".
I am toying with the idea of stripping off my phone everything related to Google.
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So am I. I am so sick of the privacy concerns that go along with Google. Not to mention the increase in ads that Google is now releasing
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When will they manage to stuff KitKat into my throat?
Again a thread with KitKat apps
We get 1000 threads like this now !!
Search before create a thread !!
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Pandemic said:
Again a thread with KitKat apps
We get 1000 threads like this now !!
Search before create a thread !!
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Sorry but I was the first one who has posted about 4.4 in this section..and i did it just to share and let everyone know that it's already out and I made sure nobody has posted abt it in this section before I created this thread
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[APP][4.2+]Pure Rss - An Offline Rss Reader

Being an avid news reader, I really missed the good old Google reader when it shut down. After that, a couple of services like FlipBoard popped up...but I didn't like the curation done by them. Feedly is an awesome service...but its UI has become really old and no longer interesting.
So, I decided to make an app with everything I wanted in it as a user. I feel like this has come out really well so far and now, I can use some feedback from the XDA community to perfect it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.udn4hc.purerss
The app doesn't have any ads right now. The Screenshots provided in the listing are a little outdated, but I have created a new promo video. Please access it from the play store, or use this link https://youtu.be/ZjzhKE36OrM
I want to provide Feedly sync functionality in the application...but the Feedly team is currently upgrading their API to v2 and won't give access to new applications in the meanwhile. So, that will be a future upgrade whenever they are ready.
To list out a few features in the app -
- flip scrollng - similar to flipboard
- pager scrolling - similar to feedly
- standard Android scrolling with lists and cards
- Offline access to articles/images
- Custom sync/cleanup intervals
- Alternate Themes - 6 currently, including a dark theme
- Multiple fonts available to choose from
- Material Design
- OPML Import
- And many more
Please go through the app and let me know your feedback
Loving this but some of the images are coming out pixelated. Can't wait fir feedlysync! Keep up the good work!
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Ehh, how do you do OPML import?
Edit: Nvm, found the option. Lol. Never expected to press the search icon..
musashiken said:
Ehh, how do you do OPML import?
Edit: Nvm, found the option. Lol. Never expected to press the search icon..
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lol...let me know if you have any feature requests
Feedly support is a must for me. That's the only feature I'd like to see soon
jonnyboy_merritt said:
Loving this but some of the images are coming out pixelated. Can't wait fir feedlysync! Keep up the good work!
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I am waiting badly for the feedly team to finish their update too
Regarding the images, I did see some websites have images as big as 20 mb in their feeds. They must really be out of their mind! The app is currently choking(oom error) while trying to render such high quality images, sorry. I will try to address that soon.
Thanks!! Interesting app.
Black theme looks fantastic.
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ironjon said:
Thanks!! Interesting app.
Black theme looks fantastic.
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Glad you liked it. Let me know if you have any feature requests(except feedly, of course )
I use my 6p to test this app primarily... So, this is really optimized for it
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I miss pull down to refresh
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