Can you recommend any 'Android enthusiasts' channels on Youtube? - Off-topic

Hi
I love watching Youtube in my free time, especially when i can watch something, which i enjoy the most. One of those things is my interest into Android. I like to be up to date with the newest tech and phones which are coming out and for this info i usually watch Android Authority, Android Central, Erica Griffin, Pocketnow and sometimes other channels focusing on this topic.
But there is also second 'branch' of my interest, which applies to Android development, rooting, custom ROMs etc. There are some channels which i really enjoy watching like xdatv (duh ) Max Lee (High on Android), rootjunky.com. But not every channel is focusing on this topic as much as i would like to have e.g. 40% Android 30% Headphones 30% Cameras. And don't get me wrong i subscribe to channels like those, i just watch videos which are interesting for me
So i need your help here. Can you recommend any of your favourite youtubers, which are focusing most of their content on 'Android things'?? Y'all know what i mean :laugh:
Or if, you just like to watch channels about newest and greatest in Android world, also let me know, i'm curious to check them out as well :good:

Yea, there are loads, pocket now, android authority, Mr Mobile, techno buffalo.

If you know some spanish, try watching Pro Android

This dude is great:
https://www.youtube.com/user/EzTech231/videos
Love his rom, font and app reviews.

This dude is best though, but he is inactive he might comeback.
YouTube.com/c/techguruofficial

i love sobatHAPE for my country
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Optimizing Views

Hey guys, wanted to post this publicly because I think we can throw ideas around, not just between people on XDATV but with anyone interested. Basically, I want to share some of the things I've learned from youtube over the years about optimizing the impact of our videos. If we work together on this, everyone benefits.
I assume everyone wants to see their view count go up. We make videos for people to watch, and the view count says how many times they've been watched. So that's the goal, and these ideas are all about achieving that goal. For each idea, I'm putting what we'd do, and then explain why.
1. Post only on your designated day--or if you must, on a day when no one else is posting--so there is only one video posted per day.
Most of the views come from that Latest Video on XDATV box on the right hand column on the portal. At the very least this idea is a courtesy to one another because we aren't taking time on that prime real estate away from each other. Our videos shouldn't compete with our other videos. We're working as a whole, however disjointedly. I wouldn't post more than one video a day even on my own channel for the very same reason. Actually, that's not true... I have posted more than one video in a day on my youtube channel before, with the explicit intention of burying the first. Because that's what posting more than one video a day does.
Videos do not work like blogs. Especially not when the videos are time-sensitive, as many of our videos are. And looking on every other tech blog that also makes videos, you'll see they do this too. The reason the first video gets so few views is because even the most dedicated viewers tend to check Youtube only once per day. Also, the longer a video goes before the next is posted, the more views it gets. Something to keep in mind if you want to post more in a week than your timeslot allows.
2. Tell the viewers to subscribe to the youtube channel, or at least to check out more of our videos.
Currently, our videos are averaging more views than the xdadevelopers youtube channel has subscribers. While that's a good indication of future growth, it still means that more people are watching than are subscribed. Often, people just forget to do it. Given the linear growth in subscribers versus the radically varying video views, it means that we aren't building a steady viewer base, we're mostly getting one-time views in passing.
Now, I know we're here more or less to provide a service to the forum, and if that's all we want XDATV to be, then there's no reason to follow this idea. However, XDATV could be a great marketing tool for xda-developers, which would make the relationship between XDATV and the forum less parasitic and more symbiotic. Bad analogy, but I can't think of a better one right now. I can't think of any reason why we wouldn't want XDATV to bring people to the forum and likewise, instead of only the forum bringing people to XDATV. Our subscriber count means nothing on the forums, but on Youtube, subscribers mean baseline views. (And if videos are getting far fewer views than the channel has subscribers, something went very wrong. That's the case with my channel, went on too many hiatuses.) Building it needs to be a big focus.
3. Provide links, article titles, tags, and video titles with each video.
For the most part we all provide article titles and links, but the more, the better. Internet searches pick up on everything in the video description, so the more detailed it is, the more traffic your video will get. Tags and video titles are the same, but we don't do them. Tags provide keywords. You know this, I'm just reiterating. Imagine every reason you can that someone might need your video. Your tags should be all the words you think they would search to find your video.
Lastly, the video titles. When I find tech videos for other sites, if it's news they title it with one or two of the biggest headlines, put ambiguously. That way people searching for any related headlines will be more inclined to watch. Stuff like "NEW EVO 3D!!!!" or "Xperia Mini Revealed!" And so on. And trust me, people click it. If it's a tutorial, review, or even interview, the title tends to be what you can do with the info in the video. Chad sorta did that a bit ago, but it should be simpler. Something like, "Root Your Desire HD". Shawn, your interview with Mendozinas could have been titled "Make Your Own Themes on Android". The titles are relevant, but capitalize on what people can get out of it, rather than what it's about or, as we're titling them now, what it is. And then, providing these things for Svetius will make his job a whole lot easier.
I was pretty sure I had more, but I forgot for now. So go make words below this post, preferably in some coherent order and pertinence.
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Werd. Agreed. I don't give XDA as much love as I give the other two sites I work for. I might start soon.
Azrienoch, the podcast should also pick up the viewing count and any description added to the files, so such information is always good, particularly links.
I just hope that we can get the update process sorted out so you guys can do your encoding and then update the podcast without any effort on your part. I'm not sure what we need to do to submit the podcast to iTunes etc, but I am reluctant to do so until the podcast is updated promptly (I guess I could open it up for other users to upload the videos instead, but that creates other issues).
At the moment, there will be a two week gap in updates as I won't be able to do it until the end of the month.
There are still some adjustments I want to make to it (icon, description etc), so if you guys want anything altered or changed then let me know. Most parts are adjustable (I've noticed that meltwater is in the copywrite bit - it only showed up on my GoogleReader, I'll remove it when I can - it is because I'm using my FeedBurner version of the youTube feed to get around my access issues...which I setup a while back).
If we want to move it to a common account or something then it will have no effect on the podcast link itself (as you just update feedburner account). Also we can set-up a common feedburner account too if you guys want to view the stats.
As of Today, the stats are: 896 views of 34 items
If only youtube would re-enable the rss feeds directly and then the podcast would also count on the viewing count too. I can also add a podcast item about subscribing to the channel too, but not everyone wants to use data-plans to access content on the go.
A better line of communication with the news team and owners/maintainers of the site wouldn't hurt, either. At the present time it's like a 5 story office building, and the door is locked to each floor, so you have to call and request it to be opened over intercom.
Today's stats are: 1,446 views of 34 items
Shame as it is just starting to grow, it won't be updated for a while.
meltwater said:
Today's stats are: 1,446 views of 34 items
Shame as it is just starting to grow, it won't be updated for a while.
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No worries, man. We're in this for the long haul.
azrienoch said:
No worries, man. We're in this for the long haul.
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Shall look forward to the new videos when I return! Cheers.
Great tips, Jeff.

A small announcement to the community

Hey guys, I am a longtime XDA member, coming from the HTC EVO 4G, to the Samsung Galaxy S2, I love my android device, but more so, I absolutely love gaming.
I am making this post because I wanted to let everyone know something.
I run a live stream in which I play various pc games ranging from MW3, to Star Wars: The Old Republic.
I am not top ranked player, I am just a regular guy who enjoys playing games, and wishes to share my experiences
with anyone who wants to hang out. However the biggest reason for this post is to announce that I am doing a giveaway.
On Saturday February 4th, at 12pm PST I will be giving a copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic, combined with a 60day Timecard
To be eligible to win the giveaway there are 3 simple requirements that must be met.
1. Follow my live stream www.twitch.tv/dalmeratv
2. Follow me on twitter for future updates to the stream www.twitter.com/dalmeratv
3. Be watching the stream at the time of the giveaway
This is an open invitation for everyone to come check out my stream.
I would love for everyone to atleast come and check it out, like it or hate it, decide for yourself.
Right now it is a small stream at 720p quality, however I am hoping to grow the stream.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dalmeratv
Twitch Stream: www.twitch.tv/dalmeratv
Website: None yet, currently in the works

Jordan's Thread

So, it looks like I completely forgot to do this, oops.
I'm Jordan. I generally do the weekly (or semiweekly) news recaps for the XDA Portal, but I got my start on YouTube with my other channel, http://youtube.com/thisweekinlinux, where I talked about Linux news, created screencast-style tutorials, and reviewed Linux distributions.
I've recently relaunched my YouTube "career" by creating a new channel, http://youtube.com/twildottv, where I'll be talking about not only Linux, but Android, hardware, software, and just geeky topics in general. Feel free to subscribe if you like my content!
I'm around pretty regularly, so feel free to ask me whatever you like!
UPDATE: As of this past weekend, I'm also running a gaming channel on YouTube, http://youtube.com/twilplays, where I'll be doing gaming commentary on all sorts of different platforms, and hopefully doing some tabletop gaming videos as well in the future. Check that out, if you're interested!
JordanKeyes said:
So, it looks like I completely forgot to do this, oops.
I'm Jordan. I generally do the weekly (or semiweekly) news recaps for the XDA Portal, but I got my start on YouTube with my other channel, http://youtube.com/thisweekinlinux, where I talked about Linux news, created screencast-style tutorials, and reviewed Linux distributions.
I've recently relaunched my YouTube "career" by creating a new channel, http://youtube.com/twildottv, where I'll be talking about not only Linux, but Android, hardware, software, and just geeky topics in general. Feel free to subscribe if you like my content!
I'm around pretty regularly, so feel free to ask me whatever you like!
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Hey Jordan! I've been watching your content on your very first channel ThisWeekInLinux on YouTube, and it was amazing and cool then, and still is now, but better and with the start of your new career with XDA (I'm jealous ), you can ONLY get better. So keep it up, sir! Good luck!
HeroKhar said:
Hey Jordan! I've been watching your content on your very first channel ThisWeekInLinux on YouTube, and it was amazing and cool then, and still is now, but better and with the start of your new career with XDA (I'm jealous ), you can ONLY get better. So keep it up, sir! Good luck!
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Thanks so much! I'm definitely enjoying my time here at XDA, and learning a lot!
Love your videos bro, I actually watch them as soon as they come out. I appreciate the business-like approach and professionalism that comes with good recording equipment! I wasn't a big fan of the jackassery and all-around goofiness that was borderline pompous from previous hosts. You rock dude!
Quiksilver78 said:
Love your videos bro, I actually watch them as soon as they come out. I appreciate the business-like approach and professionalism that comes with good recording equipment! I wasn't a big fan of the jackassery and all-around goofiness that was borderline pompous from previous hosts. You rock dude!
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Thanks so much for your wonderful comments!
I actually liked the previous hosts as well. They were a large part of the reason I wanted to be a on XDA TV in the first place. I have to thank them for the foundation they helped build for the channel, and I hope that I can continue to do it justice in the coming days/weeks/months/whatever until people get tired of watching me.
You are one awsome host!!!! I have a little more info every time I watch your videos.........like the Molecular structure of Caffeine
Love your videos Jordan
I think we need some more from you on the XDA channel too, share the love to more viewers
Thanks so much, csoulr666 and Quinny899!
More on the XDA channel? What did you have in mind?
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Thanks so much, csoulr666 and Quinny899!
More on the XDA channel? What did you have in mind?
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Maybe some of your personal device favorite apps, and tweaks, possibly favorite roms. I have a feeling not too many though, people may dislike the idea
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Finally a Jordan thread. your videos are awesome man. Keep it up.
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Jordan - your videos on installing Arch Linux pretty much made me a full time linux user. Glad you're on-board with XDA!
Hey Jordan, you should also start singing again, I watch those videos, and they were amazing, so it would be great if you could start those again Also, I'm a young teen and I'd really appreciate it if you could check out my guide here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810282) and maybe give me some pointers? Thank you so much and keep up the exceptional work!
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like your videos. keep on doing great videos
Especially liking your gaming videos, in terms of your skin issue, are you uploading it to your profile page on minecraft.net? It might just be that the servers are b******g out again
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Especially liking your gaming videos, in terms of your skin issue, are you uploading it to your profile page on minecraft.net? It might just be that the servers are b******g out again
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Thanks, Quinny! I was trying to upload it to the minecraft.net profile page, yes. Tried just a downloaded one from one of the referenced minecraft skins sites, and then one that I edited myself, and no dice either time. I also went through and did the migration to the Mojang account thing, and tried uploading afterward. No luck.
Definitely seems that the servers are just having issues. I'll try again later today and see if it works.
Jordan, since I see you are a linux guy, could you please do a video about NANDROID for the HTC Touch HD (WinMo phone) which is on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914723 ??
Maybe you could talk a little bit about the ROM and possibly help on our biggest problem to make this ROM a daily driver: Wifi. The problem is kernel related, and all functions work on the SD builds, which run by executing Handheld Reverse Engineering Tool (or HaRET). Of course, with a NAND ROM, we would boot up Linux right away!
I know it's Gingerbread only, and the kernel is only a .27, but everyone is waiting for a fully functional ROM for this device. Maybe later we could upgrade kernel and, who knows, maybe moving to ICS.
I'm not asking for a whole new video about this, just asking you to talk about it when you report the news (which I think is every week).
Thank you for reading,
mfsr98

Podcast recommendations?

So i'm fashionably late to the party again, but i'm really into podcasts now that i've started listening to them. They're ideal for me to keep away the boredom at work. I've paid for DoggCatcher and although i don't know how it compares to other Podcast apps, i like it.
Feeds i've added so far are:
Anandtech: The most well respected Tech site on the Internet, the Podcasts are awesome.
NPR Technology: Less Nerdy than AT but with good tech news and stories.
NPR Friday Night Science: Seems to be more a TED talks like format. Liking it so far.
New Scientist: Various news, articles etc. Used to subscribe to the magazine and my goto media for Science news.
PC Gamer (US): I hear it's the best Podcast in the PC gaming world. Love it so far. The guys crack me up sometimes.
XDA TV (Audio): Don't think i need to expand on this!
So, any of you guys listening to Podcasts? What software are you using and what Podcasts do you recommend?
Not a fan of podcast myself. The only one I listen to is 90 seconds on The Verge and other weekly shows by Verge.
Also 'The Tek' by razethew0rld is a good weekly shows if you are into technology.
Link - www.youtube.com/user/razethew0rld
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Is there anyone interested in Co-Hosting a Podcast with me?

I have been an avid enthusiast of all kinds of tech, and I read XDA, The Verge, Droid-Life, and Ars Technica (among others and in no particular order) daily. My wife understands what I say when I explain things to her, but I can tell that she just doesn't care xD, so I'm interested in starting a Podcast. While I don't plan on getting to any professional level with it, I do want it to have the level of quality that Ars and XDA readers deserve.
If you think you'd be interested in joining me in a 2 or 3 person Podcast, let me know. I posted in /r/podcasts, but I didn't get a whole lot of response from there yet.
I'm mostly interested in having a Podcast run in the model of something like Upgrade by Relay FM or Hello Internet, where we discuss all kinds of things similar to the genre. I don't think I can dedicate more than one episode every two weeks due to my schedule, but I believe I can manage that with little issue. I have an unlimited Google Drive account, and if I can't get an iTunes and Google Play supported set up with RSS support, I will probably front the $5/month to use Libsyn, so all I think I'm interested in is someone who may be willing to help with the growing pains of editing audio, coming up with topics to discuss, and ensure we have good quality sound on both sides.

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