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[Q] HVGA games' links needed

can somebody provide me with links for HVGA games for HTC HD Mini?

here:
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official release of Need for Speed Shift free for HTC HD2 and HD mini, thus no warez

what games does this link include??

rudy-salameh said:
what games does this link include??
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I think the same as above: monopoly, sim3, tetris and NFS..am i wrong?

Not here!
XDA is not a place to share illegal downloads! Please read the rules!

_Madmatt said:
XDA is not a place to share illegal downloads! Please read the rules!
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all those games are FREE FOR HD2 AND HD mini owners, those links above just providing mirrors ..... i smell fail

Hi fellas,
After a through review it has been determined the links to be in Violation of the Licensing Agreement between the legit providers of the game and the game developers in place.
http://www.sitdistribution.ae/ea/in...tent&view=category&layout=blog&id=1&Itemid=50
According to the sources provided you are legitimately entitled to download this game only from this site, and only for those 3 phone models
The links posted earlier will violate all of the above.
Please see the XDA Rules for detail
If you want to download the games, you should visit the legit source of the games to get it through the proper channel
Thank you

are developers dropping XDA as primary site?

More and more custom mods on this site are moving to another forum, and posts in forum sections seems to point away from xda forum when you click download?
Is it really getting so bad for xda forum, that developers starts to link outside this forum?
Seems the rules around this forum are getting to strict.
Anyone else noticed?

Only ones ive ever seen linking to a different forum are villain roms,
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Problem is...No other community would have such a large fan base, XDA has well over 400K users I'm assuming, finding another development site like this would be hard. XDA has been around for some time, and many are using this place to share their work and work with others. If Devs leave perm, they won't have as much of an impact IMHO.

It is better as a developer for your portfolio to link your work from your own site. just because a developer links to his own site does not mean they are leaving this wonderful site. XDA in my opinion is far better than Microsofts apphub forums any day plus most are nice here compared to other sites.

HackMimic said:
It is better as a developer for your portfolio to link your work from your own site. just because a developer links to his own site does not mean they are leaving this wonderful site. XDA in my opinion is far better than Microsofts apphub forums any day plus most are nice here compared to other sites.
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Most are nice... But its been getting worse. Back when winmo ruled xda, I never saw near the amount of flaming or just terrible conduct in general. Thus this new "iron fist" method by the mods.
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No, but some developers are dropping devices... Such as the G2x.
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Ok, I just noticed a desire rom and i remember several roms from acer and asus being on other sites as well.
maybe just team specific, but it seems a little strange that i find it here, and then in some cases i need to register to download from another site. could also just be a way to pull some members to their site.

The only devs that leave are the ones that aren't getting their own way, and leave in the huff because they think they are entitled to more. No one forces them to leave.
There are still a huge number of devs still producing great work on xda

The developers have two options:
Either post their developments in this forum
Or host their developments on their personal dedicated website.
Most of the developers follow both the routes. I doubt if there's any other option, that can get them an instant large user-base.

a very good example is CyanogenMod
he has his own website/forum, yet his ROMs are everywhere
so it's not strange to see ROMs here linked out to their own download places
as there are Thousand if not Million of fans for any given ROM
some DEV can afford their own website, some other cannot, and they will just host it where they feel more comfortable with as simple as that

I'm guessing having your own website helps with getting ad revenue and such? But in order to get traffic, you really have to be on XDA.

A lot of devs are leaving due to issues with users, other devs, and the mods. The mods don't always make the best decisions and don't care to explain their actions. The users always ask for things that annoy the devs. The devs argue about who kang'd what, stole code here, etc. It's pretty childish conduct for a forum made by adults.

empiire said:
A lot of devs are leaving due to issues with users, other devs, and the mods. The mods don't always make the best decisions and don't care to explain their actions. The users always ask for things that annoy the devs. The devs argue about who kang'd what, stole code here, etc. It's pretty childish conduct for a forum made by adults.
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True.
The site has seems less helpful than before too.

originalone said:
More and more custom mods on this site are moving to another forum, and posts in forum sections seems to point away from xda forum when you click download?
Is it really getting so bad for xda forum, that developers starts to link outside this forum?
Seems the rules around this forum are getting to strict.
Anyone else noticed?
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It's more or less model/dev/team specific.
XDA is more or less an American site and so phones used widely in US have active development in XDA.
I have an LG GT540 Optimus. Most of the ROMs/Guides/Apps for this phone on XDA come from and are linked to Russian forums. This is due to the reason that active developers for this phone come from Russia and don't care about English much.
Plus, most downloads are linked to file distributions networks since XDA has an upper 8MB file size limits.

nibras_reeza said:
It's more or less model/dev/team specific.
XDA is more or less an American site and so phones used widely in US have active development in XDA.
I have an LG GT540 Optimus. Most of the ROMs/Guides/Apps for this phone on XDA come from and are linked to Russian forums. This is due to the reason that active developers for this phone come from Russia and don't care about English much.
Plus, most downloads are linked to file distributions networks since XDA has an upper 8MB file size limits.
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So, most of the real developers here came from Russia?

hiu115 said:
So, most of the real developers here came from Russia?
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No duh. Most of the developers for my phone, LG GT540 Optimus.
Devs for other models might be from other countries. Most of the XDA devs who use XDA as primary forum would be from US.

nibras_reeza said:
No duh. Most of the developers for my phone, LG GT540 Optimus.
Devs for other models might be from other countries. Most of the XDA devs who use XDA as primary forum would be from US.
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yes for but mur4ik is not Russian.

bs828 said:
yes for but mur4ik is not Russian.
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He is not American either. =P He comes from around Russia/Europe, I believe.

nibras_reeza said:
It's more or less model/dev/team specific.
XDA is more or less an American site and so phones used widely in US have active development in XDA.
I have an LG GT540 Optimus. Most of the ROMs/Guides/Apps for this phone on XDA come from and are linked to Russian forums. This is due to the reason that active developers for this phone come from Russia and don't care about English much.
Plus, most downloads are linked to file distributions networks since XDA has an upper 8MB file size limits.
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Xda is NOT an American site. Do your research first. It's home is in Europe.....Just because the rules require users to post on English doesn't mean this is an American site.. ..
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Babydoll25 said:
Xda is NOT an American site. Do your research first. It's home is in Europe.....Just because the rules require users to post on English doesn't mean this is an American site.. ..
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I didn't say XDA is American in origin. But, most of the devices in here are the devices sold around America. That's why I said more or less American. =)

[XI] ION General Discussion Thread

Thought I'd start this thread as it seems out forum had been merged into the larger 2012 Xperia forum.
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jeriku said:
Thought I'd start this thread as it seems out forum had been merged into the larger 2012 Xperia forum.
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Not sure what you started it for. But I'll throw in my two cents. This is a very poor structure and destroys the ability to easily locate what you are looking for, by having to scramble around through every other device's development and questionaire to locate what you want.
I am disappointed in how this was done. devices should maintain their own section and not be merged, the only thing that should have been merged is the shared development of working roms, mods, themes. That is it!
To be honest this is the worst I have ever seen!

SErooted said:
Not sure what you started it for. But I'll throw in my two cents. This is a very poor structure and destroys the ability to easily locate what you are looking for, by having to scramble around through every other device's development and questionaire to locate what you want.
I am disappointed in how this was done. devices should maintain their own section and not be merged, the only thing that should have been merged is the shared development of working roms, mods, themes. That is it!
To be honest this is the worst I have ever seen!
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Now you know why I started this thread, lol.
I agree with you, not happy with it either, but i understand why. It was poorly executed.
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This is my PMs to admin MikeChannon.
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Dear sir,
I frequently visit the XPERIA ION & X10 forums. I always help keep both clean & organized with the help of the report button and the moderators. However my Ion thread has been grouped with phones that don't have compatible software. Can you please separate the general, Q&A and apps & themes forums of Xperia Ion, S, ARCO S. I always try to help users with there problems. However now with all the threads mixed up, not properly labeled, it will be harder to use the search feature. Also in an attempt to help mods clean up 3 phones forums, they will be over run with requests for thread maintenance. This will actually create more work.
I was also wondering why the Samsung sgs3 gets 5 seperate forums based on carrier service. In the Ion forum we help with the 4+ models all in the same forum. I don't know but seems like the Sammys are spreading out while you round up the Sony's.
Please take no offence, none is meant. All of XDA mods and admins do an awesome job and thank you.
~Jaramie
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Hi
Well unofficially, it seems Sony want to work with us, which is good, but they wanted some re-organization done, which might suit their purposes more than ours. It is not me but another Admin who is dealing with this. The User Experience Admin Svetius, he might be able to tell you more. As I understand it the changes will take quite a long time so it very likely is in a mess at the moment, but may get better.
Mike
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Well that seems off, this is a users forum not a manufacturers support site.
This was truly a bad decision, especially without letting the contributors at least know about it ...... and maybe offer input.
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I think it is nice if sony wants to help with unlocking bootloaders or rom development on a "unofficial" level. Maybe now we can get those l28at unlocked and get some stuff cooking.

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I think it is nice if sony wants to help with unlocking bootloaders or rom development on a "unofficial" level. Maybe now we can get those l28at unlocked and get some stuff cooking.
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I'm pretty confident that won't be an outcome of this forum mess.
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I'll agree that it's not ideal how things have been bunched together how they have, but the admins have clearly done this for a reason so no amount of moaning will change that.
Instead, we just need to make the most of it and make it as easy as possible for us to navigate our way around.
''Absolute power corrupts absolutely, but absolute powerlessness does the same''

jeriku said:
Thought I'd start this thread as it seems out forum had been merged into the larger 2012 Xperia forum.
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I hate this - usually when I got in I can tell which thread I haven't read and if i can help or not. Now I have to navigate to which specific related to me or my device. Total mess....probably gona be less input now - just sick of it. Understand what the mod here mentioned nothing can change. But i need to vent it out.
What is Sony gona do? This is user forum for god shake, manuf. sure will not push the limit. So what is there to look for !!! Just a poor decision from the Admin, no-respect for the users. At least a poll or something - this is a democratic country! AT&T already down grade a good phone (Ion), now XDA is doing the same. What a disappointment !
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Reply from SVETIUS.
svetius said:
Hi Jaramie,
Sorry about the mix up. Would it help if the moderators would label the threads correctly? In order to revert to the previous configuration, we would need to restore from backup, and that's not easy.
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Reply from SVETIUS.
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Tell em to revert. I honestly don't see me using the forum like i was in this current format, and I'm probably not the only one.
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Yupp - hard but doable ... We want our Ion forum back, please!
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svetius said:
It did have something do to with a Sony collaboration, yes.
Going forward, all midrange and above Sony phones will get their own sections. None of this combining stuff
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Now this is getting confusing. You make it sound like Sony is washing their hands of all things Ericsson. So while all upcoming midrange phones get there own forums, 3 current top end phones get the shaft.
There are a lot of people moaning over this. I think a restore from back-up is looking good. At least seperate all the sub-forums out by phones. Please give us back the general, Q&A, themes &apps for each phone separately.
I never thought I would hear that XDA is trying to make Sony feel more welcome by making it harder for current members to use the web site.
I wish I could say that all the info given about why this happened makes XDA look like it is helping members, but this just helps future Sony phones. I will be asking members active in our combo forum to write you with their concerns. Maybe if we yell loud enough Sony.... I mean XDA will hear us
Sorry for my rants, again.
Thank you for your time
~Jaramie
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A bit strong but hopefully it'll be taken as just our need being made known.
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jeriku said:
A bit strong but hopefully it'll be taken as just our need being made known.
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After reading it again you may be correct.
But it comes down to the fact that XDA is a user forum. If Sony came to XDA and said rearranged your forums. I would like to think we would here about it and possibly be able to give feedback first.
Anyways I have sent it. But sadly I don't think one member moaning and spamming an admin is going to do any good
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I can't even find the ion stuff on the app except the old ion form which was gutted

thanitos said:
I can't even find the ion stuff on the app except the old ion form which was gutted
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You need to go through the forums button on startup, then scroll down to find the Sony Xperia S, Acro S, ION. Long press and subscribe. Then it shows in favorites/forums.
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The new forum structure is really bad. I rarely visit the forum any more. technology should be used to separate information and make it easier to find, not clump it all together. Very disappointed

It's a hot mess, as a friend of mine use to say.
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Help with my thread
I was just re-reading this thread. LOL, LMAO, WOW what attitudes we all had after the merger (just kidding). Well I think that it has all worked out for the better, so far More people means more brain power I still just wish there was some heads up from the admins.
ANYWAY that was not the reason for my post here. I have re-worked MY OP FOR THE RECOVER FROM SOFT-BRICK THREAD to include all 2012 XPERIAs, not just for the ION anymore. I need some feedback from people that have recovered from soft-brick on different models and the ION. I would love all input, stories, posts, advice, etc... for all models of XPERIA. I want to make my thread as helpful as possible for as many XPERIA owners as I can. You can PM me or just post in the recovery thread.
THANK YOU for the help,
~Jaramie

Question xperia s rom

What rom use it? And what kernel?
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I use leak jb but
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Somebody have just edited model info, you won't achieve more than 10 200 points in antutu

You should stop spamming in this forum. Many of your threads were reported earlier. And you have been warned earlier also by the other users and the Moderators too.
* Stop Posting unnecessary threads.
* Use the Search Button.
* Xperia S/SL/ACRO S/ iON is already a rich forum and pretty much every common topic has been covered already.
So search first before posting a new thread.
If you can not contribute to the forum then do not spoil it please.
Thread exists on the same already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2199054

OP I will ask you to utilize the Thread in place, vice creating a new thread, of the same Topic.

Xperia Overlay Ah been closed! needs our help!!

Today 25/04/14! Developer: (Achotjan)
Of Recognized Roms (SDE) and the current firmware (Xperia Overlay) To The Xperia Line 2011 (Included Xperia Play Cooming Soon Mod Edit link removed ah this statement on their website:
so they had read in the image ..
the nesecita our help by sending PM to manager (eagleeyetom) to withdraw its decision and that it was unfair ..
I hope all Xplayers community support it ..!

I don't understand why XDA moderators closed their thread but I think that it must have been for a good reason...
Anyway why is this topic on the development forum ? I think general discussion is the right forum for this.

WhiteWashed said:
I don't understand why XDA moderators closed their thread but I think that it must have been for a good reason...
Anyway why is this topic on the development forum ? I think general discussion is the right forum for this.
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What happens is that on your page .. the developer says that those who donate, will be able to have the firmware before, but also later, release them FREE to the entire community. I mean that's just to support and encourage hard work.
oh and it's true ... You're right I did hurry and did not realize .. Moderators please move this thread to the General section please ..

yekasangredevago said:
What happens is that on your page .. the developer says that those who donate, will be able to have the firmware before, but also later, release them FREE to the entire community. I mean that's just to support and encourage hard work.
oh and it's true ... You're right I did hurry and did not realize .. Moderators please move this thread to the General section please ..
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The application for RD covers more than "Did you release anything?" It also asks how you will help the community in general. Only XDA can sell the work developers contribute here. It's a lot like a university saying they own the rights to your projects. I don't think either side is right, but you know what you're signing up for.

twistedumbrella said:
The application for RD covers more than "Did you release anything?" It also asks how you will help the community in general. Only XDA can sell the work developers contribute here. It's a lot like a university saying they own the rights to your projects. I don't think either side is right, but you know what you're signing up for.
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But surely there've been Portal Posts promoting paid apps made by members of this place, that XDA does not profit from? Besides, XDA can't possibly sell an Android ROM, right? I'd like to get the full story on this; I don't like the sound of it at all. What the heck happened that could possibly justify their abuse if it isn't your reason?

well he is going to release a free version after one month
developer of dixperia roms did something like this too but why no one told anything to him?

XDA doesn't seem to be on the right side of things on this.. atleast they don't sound like they have a logical reason to be right.
Overlay team was doing right,.. that's my opinion.

Toasty Clown said:
But surely there've been Portal Posts promoting paid apps made by members of this place, that XDA does not profit from? Besides, XDA can't possibly sell an Android ROM, right? I'd like to get the full story on this; I don't like the sound of it at all. What the heck happened that could possibly justify their abuse if it isn't your reason?
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They do have an area for announcing paid software, but that's the only place it's permitted.
XDA doesn't sell ROMs directly, just advertising and stuff like that.
There could be 1000 reasons, but they're really between the dev and XDA. Only one side of the story is given by a blog post and most people aren't going to admit they were wrong and then ask for donations.

How can we help him? I dont know whats mean this theraed Can someone tell me about this problem sorry
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Frutak said:
How can we help him? I dont know whats mean this theraed Can someone tell me about this problem sorry
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Well known Recognised Developer team that works on 4.4 for Xperia 2011 devices(including xplay), has built their own 4.4.2 firmware. They offer an early access version to people who donate $5 on their website. After 1 month, it all becomes free to the public. Apparently XDA didn't like that, and revoked their recognised developer status and deleted the thread. The development team is asking us to PM the forum administrators and show our disagreement on the matter.
Also, achtojan hasn't posted anything in the past 3 days on xda since this happened, can't blame him.
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XDA FORUM RULES - #11

So basically they should have just made the mandatory donate version on their personal website, then when it goes free they could have posted it on xda and still accept donations. The rules aren't very well laid out concerning this. It certainly doesn't justify revoking their RD status.
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ATTACK said:
XDA FORUM RULES - #11
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Number 8 is about as close as possible to saying IT IS AGAINST THE RULES IF
korrectmethod said:
They offer an early access version to people who donate $5 on their website. After 1 month, it all becomes free to the public.
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They are lucky it was just a title and thread and not a suspension or ban.

But why we must pay for OS ? When the os should be free.... I dont know but I dont like this idea... Sorry I know may Im crazy...
I know its may his job..

I agree. This is against everything that Android and XDA stand for.
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Who send mobile to Achotjan? Because I dont see his work sorry
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Frutak said:
But why we must pay for OS ? When the os should be free.... I dont know but I dont like this idea... Sorry I know may Im crazy...
I know its may his job..
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omg.... another person... have you even read the thread? its a donated version the free will be here in 1 month... no one is donating to him and yet everyone is complaing
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Who send mobile to Achotjan? Because I dont see his work sorry
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this seriously doesnt make sense i dont know what youre trying to say so i cant really reply to this

twistedumbrella said:
Number 8 is about as close as possible to saying IT IS AGAINST THE RULES IF
They are lucky it was just a title and thread and not a suspension or ban.
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They didn't technically break rule number 8. The development team isn't saying "donate now and in a month you will receive it". They're saying donate now and receive it immediately, or wait and get it for free. Or is that still not allowed? I've seen many paid services on XDA, I guess the teams main mistake was posting it on XDA instead of just their website.
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korrectmethod said:
They didn't technically break rule number 8. The development team isn't saying "donate now and in a month you will receive it". They're saying donate now and receive it immediately, or wait and get it for free. Or is that still not allowed? I've seen many paid services on XDA, I guess the teams main mistake was posting it on XDA instead of just their website.
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The problem is, that all of they're firmware can only be obtained for a fee. That is against the rules. If they posted a link to a donate and free version then it would be fine, but everything they linked to is for money. Not OK.

That makes sense. If that's really the case, I'm on XDA's side.