y fronts android smiley

This refers to a smiley set (emoticon pack) created for the XenForo 1 forum software.

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1. What is this?​

• XenForo 1: The forum software platform (version 1.x series, now End-of-Life).
• Smiley: The XenForo term for an emoticon or emoji (e.g., becomes ).
• y-fronts-android-smiley: This is the specific name of the smiley pack.
  • "android-smiley" strongly suggests the art style is based on the original/legacy Android OS emoticons (the pre-"blob" style).
  • "y-fronts" is likely the username of the creator or the brand that released the pack.

In essence, this is a collection of image files (.png or .gif) that replace the default XenForo smileys with ones that have an Android-style theme.

2. Key Features (What it does)​

When this pack is installed on a XenForo 1 forum:

1. Replaces Default Smileys: All the standard smileys like , , , ;p will appear as Android-style images instead of the default XenForo ones.
2. Theming: It gives the forum a distinct, consistent look, appealing to users who prefer that specific Android aesthetic.

Example of the visual change:

• Default XenForo Smiley: might look like
• This Android Pack: would look like the classic green Android robot smiling.

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3. Important Warnings & Context​

Warning #1: XenForo 1 is End-of-Life (EOL)​

The primary warning remains the same. XenForo 1.x is no longer supported. Using any custom style or add-on on an EOL platform carries inherent security risks, as the core software has unpatched vulnerabilities.

Context for this Specific Pack:​

Unlike functional add-ons (like the Yubikey or Media Embedder), a smiley pack is primarily a cosmetic change. The risks are generally lower, but they are not zero.

• No Security Patches: The pack itself won't receive updates for compatibility or security.
• Abandoned: It is almost certainly an abandoned project from the XF1 era.
• Potential for Missing Icons: It might not contain smileys for newer emoticons that were added in later versions of XF1.

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4. The Modern Solution: Upgrading to XenForo 2​

For a live site, upgrading is still the only recommended path.

1. Upgrade to XenForo 2: Migrate your forum to the supported XF2 platform.
2. Use XenForo 2's Smiley System: XenForo 2 has a more modern and capable system for managing emojis and smileys.
   • Built-in Emoji Support: XF2 has extensive built-in support for modern Unicode emojis (, , ).
   • Custom Smiley Sets: You can still install custom smiley sets in XF2. The process is very similar to XF1.
   • Finding a New Pack: Instead of using this old Android pack, you would search the XenForo 2 community resources for a modern, maintained Android-style smiley pack or a sprite-based emoji set that matches the aesthetic you want.

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5. If You Insist on Using this Pack on XF1​

This is less risky than a functional add-on but still not advised for a public site. If you are determined to use it on a test or legacy site, here is the general process.

Installation Process for a Smiley Pack on XenForo 1:

1. Source the Files: You need to find the original download for y-fronts-android-smiley. It was likely a ZIP file containing folders of images and an XML file for import.
2. Upload Images via FTP:
   • Unzip the pack. You will typically find a styles folder inside.
   • Upload this styles folder to your XenForo root directory on your server via FTP/SFTP. This will merge the new smiley images into the existing styles/default/xenforo/smileys/ path.
3. Import the Smiley Set in the ACP:
   • Go to your XenForo Admin Control Panel (ACP).
   • Navigate to Appearance > Smileys.
   • Click on "Import Smiley Set".
   • You will browse for and select the .xml file that came in the ZIP package. This XML file tells XenForo which image to use for which text code (e.g., -> smiley.png).
4. Set as Default (Optional):
   • After import, you can select this new "Android Smileys" set and set it as the default for your forum.

Conclusion​

"y-fronts-android-smiley" is a cosmetic smiley pack for an obsolete forum platform.

While the direct security risk is low, using it on a live XenForo 1 site is not recommended. The professional and secure approach is to upgrade to XenForo 2 and find a modern, equivalent smiley or emoji pack that is compatible with the current, supported software.