I loved this function on my Zune HD, also works fine on my PC. Two questions:
a) Do you manage to create a Smart DJ Mix from your phone?
b) What do you make of this function in general?
Doesn't work on my Omnia 7 in Germany, sadly. Does it work for anyone without a Zune Pass?
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Doesn't work on my Omnia 7 in Germany, sadly. Does it work for anyone without a Zune Pass?
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You can try checking off 'pick music from mp' in setting and than try smart dj.. maybe than it will pick only from ur collection.. but wont that be like playing music on a shuffle mode..? cos than their is noone telling it to be 'smart' and pick music with similar tastes.. thats where data connectivity and zunepass thing comes in..
I have a Zune pass in the UK and when I do smart DJ on my pc it just picks tracks from my collection
edit didnt even know it was meant to pick from zune content as well, a little bit of googling and in the uk it will only show non collection content if you start the smart dj off from inside marketplace
UK people get ripped off, no 10 free tracks and no proper smart dj by the sounds of it
I've never had a Zune Pass and on my Zune HD I could use Smart DJ just fine, it would work within my own collection. On my phone it doesn't work at all. Zune Support on twitter told me I had to make the mix on my PC first then sync it with my phone. Either he was talking out of his butt or this is a totally stupid move by Microsoft.
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Have you made sure you have gone to settings--->applications---->music and video checked "use music from marketplace" when using smart DJ.
All working fine for me - some of th choices it comes up with are a little esoteric, but hey............UK HD7 (I have a Zune Pass)
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I've never had a Zune Pass and on my Zune HD I could use Smart DJ just fine, it would work within my own collection. On my phone it doesn't work at all. Zune Support on twitter told me I had to make the mix on my PC first then sync it with my phone. Either he was talking out of his butt or this is a totally stupid move by Microsoft.
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God, that's stupid. I bet it won't even update the playlist on the phone in realtime, e.g. I dislike a song on my phone and it isn't removed from my playlist without syncing again.
no problems of any sort with smartDJ on my arrive and I've been using it since the first mango beta but then again I also have a Zune pass but there is an option that can be unchecked from picking music from the marketplace.
No problems here. Works fine on UK HD7 with Zune pass. Also found out something I didn't know. When playing the tracks if you tap the name of the track below the album cover it shows the playlist that has been chosen for you & this can also be saved. Neat feature.
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I'm talking about using it without a Zune Pass which again, I could do on my Zune HD (and can still do on my PC). Has anyone tried that on their WP?
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I recognized that the artist artwork/background is gone from my phone too with Mango. I have smart dj and artwork in Zune on my notebook, but nothing on my phone anymore, nada. And I think there were biographies in the player too?
What the hell, why do they disable features? I can't even buy a Zune Pass in Germany...
george232 said:
I recognized that the artist artwork/background is gone from my phone too with Mango. I have smart dj and artwork in Zune on my notebook, but nothing on my phone anymore, nada. And I think there were biographies in the player too?
What the hell, why do they disable features? I can't even buy a Zune Pass in Germany...
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Same problem here and I'm in the UK and have the Zune Pass 14-day trial. I didn't have a phone before Mango so can't comment on functionality before the update.
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Hi I am using a Zune pass, and when using the Zune software on the PC or the Xbox I have no problems downloading songs and listening to them, but when using the marketplace on the HTC Mozart, all I get is the option to buy the song/Album or listen to the 30 seconds clip. I’m logging into the Zune marketplace with the same live id as the Xbox and the PC software on the phone any ideas?
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Dogo
same for me !?
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Hi I am using a Zune pass, and when using the Zune software on the PC or the Xbox I have no problems downloading songs and listening to them, but when using the marketplace on the HTC Mozart, all I get is the option to buy the song/Album or listen to the 30 seconds clip. I’m logging into the Zune marketplace with the same live id as the Xbox and the PC software on the phone any ideas?
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Dogo
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which country are you in?
phil_rouge said:
same for me !?
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your flag shows France. zune pass is not available there so it's not going to work for obvious reasons..
Just change your location to Great Britain or US it works fine in Germany
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Hi I am using a Zune pass, and when using the Zune software on the PC or the Xbox I have no problems downloading songs and listening to them, but when using the marketplace on the HTC Mozart, all I get is the option to buy the song/Album or listen to the 30 seconds clip. I’m logging into the Zune marketplace with the same live id as the Xbox and the PC software on the phone any ideas?
Regards
Dogo
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Tap and hold on the song or album and you should get the option to download, it works on my phone anyway. You need to make sure that the Zune Account's Live ID was the first you registered with the phone though, otherwise it won't work.
Currently, I download podcasts on vista desktop. I then synced it with the phone. Can you do the same from phone, bypassing download to vista?
BTW, the zune application that is on the phone, is that only a player and to download podcasts I need full blown zune software?
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Good question. I hadn't considered looking for that until you just asked, but I don't see any way to download podcasts from within the app. It works great with the Zune client on PC though, and the software blows iTunes away.
I haven't tried this but I see no reason why you couldn't subscribe to a podcast via an RSS reader or manually download them via the mobile browser.
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I haven't tried this but I see no reason why you couldn't subscribe to a podcast via an RSS reader or manually download them via the mobile browser.
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Correct. I've been using a Zune HD (I'm in the UK) and on the Zune software from the Podcast section in the Collection you can manually enter RSS feeds or download individual episodes.
I would think it's the same for WP7.
No reason you can't you an RSS reader like yomomedia can't downloadthose for you but Zune really is the way to go with WiFi syncing them automatically.
So there is no way to add a new podcast and update the podcast directly from the phone??
This is totally absurd.
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So there is no way to add a new podcast and update the podcast directly from the phone??
This is totally absurd.
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arturobandini said:
So there is no way to add a new podcast and update the podcast directly from the phone??
This is totally absurd.
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yomomedia can directly download any podcast you subscribe to automatically. I just choose to use zune since I don't need them immediately as they are available.
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So there is no way to add a new podcast and update the podcast directly from the phone??
This is totally absurd.
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I'm beginning to wonder why you even have this phone....
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I'm beginning to wonder why you even have this phone....
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Actually I really love the Zune part and the OS interface.
But some missing features are really boring. But I'm sure MS will add them soon.
not so quick
You can set up a wireless sync with your wifi at home. The phone will use your wireless connection between your computer and phone to sync whatever podcasts you are subscribed to. Syncing begins after you have your phone plugged in for 10 minutes. I agree that a file manager would be helpful, but that may have to wait until the phone is cracked. In the meantime there is a ton of software available and its only going to get better.
arturobandini said:
So there is no way to add a new podcast and update the podcast directly from the phone??
This is totally absurd.
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You can set up a wireless sync with your wifi at home. The phone will use your wireless connection between your computer and phone to sync whatever podcasts you are subscribed to. Syncing begins after you have your phone plugged in for 10 minutes. I agree that a file manager would be helpful, but that may have to wait until the phone is cracked. In the meantime there is a ton of software available and its only going to get better.
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that is a very nice feature, now if only I would leave my phone in standby for 10 minutes...
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You can set up a wireless sync with your wifi at home. The phone will use your wireless connection between your computer and phone to sync whatever podcasts you are subscribed to.
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Usually people mainly need their podcasts (and the updates) when they are outside. Not when they are home.
This is why I think the necessity to sync with Zune is kind of absurd regarding podcasts.
This shall be done directly from the phone, as usual.
I usually sync my podcasts to my Zune before going to bed then I'm all set. Never felt the need to update outside .
What syncing software comes with this galaxy nexus ?
Not sure yet. When the galaxy nexus comes out, I will tell you immediately...
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Like most android phones it will most likely be drag and drop. But if you want to sync your music their are some great options you can use double twist, or you can use winamp (which has free wifi syncing) and who knows how many others. Your phone as always will be sync with google services calender, gmail, etc.
Umm USB Mass Storage?
When does an Android come with Syncing software?
Unless by Galaxy Nexus you mean iPhone and my sync software out mean iTunes.
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Lil Jones said:
Like most android phones it will most likely be drag and drop. But if you want to sync your music their are some great options you can use double twist, or you can use winamp (which has free wifi syncing) and who knows how many others. Your phone as always will be sync with google services calender, gmail, etc.
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I'm mostly concerned about bookmarks I'm hoping for my chrome bookmarks to sync with this.
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Umm USB Mass Storage?
When does an Android come with Syncing software?
Unless by Galaxy Nexus you mean iPhone and my sync software out mean iTunes.
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the samsung galaxy s2 you have kies
the iphone you have itunes
galaxy nexus (google phone) ??????? are we going to see some kind of software or is this going to sync with our google account maybe ?
what did the other nexus phones sync with ?
Is it alright to ask this kind of question here ?
justabrake said:
the samsung galaxy s2 you have kies
the iphone you have itunes
galaxy nexus (google phone) ??????? are we going to see some kind of software or is this going to sync with our google account maybe ?
what did the other nexus phones sync with ?
Is it alright to ask this kind of question here ?
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Nexus phones usually don't have that kind of software since the things you would want to sync are synced to your Google account using the internet anyway.
In my opinion, syncing with a computer is something that shouldn't be necessary anymore and it isn't for most things.
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I'm mostly concerned about bookmarks I'm hoping for my chrome bookmarks to sync with this.
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When ICS was announced, Matias Duarte detailed that Chrome Bookmarks will sync with the browser as a part of the software. No drag and drop/sync needed.
justabrake said:
the samsung galaxy s2 you have kies
the iphone you have itunes
galaxy nexus (google phone) ??????? are we going to see some kind of software or is this going to sync with our google account maybe ?
what did the other nexus phones sync with ?
Is it alright to ask this kind of question here ?
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Android phones don't require a Syncing software. Basically syncing is an option. With an Android you can literally own the phone for years without ever needing to connect it to a computer. Everything from apps to upgrades do not require a computer. When you download an app from the Android market on your desktop/laptop it does not require you to connect your phone, it installs the application for you downloading over the air.
Edit: Android was meant to be an accessible OS. That meant that no strings would be needed. The idea of android was to be able to create one OS that could run on multiple devices of different classes. This would mean being distributed in countries where computers where computers are not accessible. Android does not require a computer allowing it to be sold in markets where competing phone OSs do not have a chance.
Lil Jones said:
Android phones don't require a Syncing software. Basically syncing is an option. With an Android you can literally own the phone for years without ever needing to connect it to a computer. Everything from apps to upgrades do not require a computer. When you download an app from the Android market on your desktop/laptop it does not require you to connect your phone, it installs the application for you downloading over the air.
Edit: Android was meant to be an accessible OS. That meant that no strings would be needed. The idea of android was to be able to create one OS that could run on multiple devices of different classes. This would mean being distributed in countries where computers where computers are not accessible. Android does not require a computer allowing it to be sold in markets where competing phone OSs do not have a chance.
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How do you get music from your computer to the phone if it isn't connected ?
Stream it from the internet or do what I do and push it over your home network with adbWireless
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Stream it from the internet or do what I do and push it over your home network with adbWireless
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I have unlimited data no problem for me I also use google beta and paid pandora and hardly use my own music on my phone but for people that don't have unlimited data your going to have to connect to get that music synced so is it drag and drop for this or is it some software ? connection required
Drag and drop. Android always has been and hopefully always will be. There's nothing more annoying and unnecessary than sync software.
Well I don't expect someone to try to but it is more then possible to use an Android device without connecting it to a computer at any point in its life. If you want music you can download it from a cloud storage like Amazon or Music beta.
...I think for the first month of owning my Galaxy Nexus I will not connect it to my computer at all. 10gb data in one month.
That will be cool..
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I have unlimited data no problem for me I also use google beta and paid pandora and hardly use my own music on my phone but for people that don't have unlimited data your going to have to connect to get that music synced so is it drag and drop for this or is it some software ? connection required
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The way I have my Google Music set up:
- I installed the Google Music software on to my computer and have it configured to sync all my music
- I have iTunes so when I download new music it syncs automatically with Google Music.
Sorry, still no connection required
P.S. If you don't have iTunes, Google Music will sync with specific folders on your computer.
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The way I have my Google Music set up:
- I installed the Google Music software on to my computer and have it configured to sync all my music
- I have iTunes so when I download new music it syncs automatically with Google Music.
Sorry, still no connection required
P.S. If you don't have iTunes, Google Music will sync with specific folders on your computer.
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How does this not require a connection?
The Google Music Beta software syncs music on your computer to the cloud, you'll still need to use bandwidth on your phone to get the music from the cloud to the phone. Unless you drag and drop your iTunes music folder to the phone, or use yet another piece of software to sync music from iTunes to your phone.
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Not sure what you mean...
1) Android phones don't use or need syncing software. You just USB mass storage and drag-n-drop files into the phone
2) if it did come with software, how would we EVER know? The phone doesn't exist in the wild yet...
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How does this not require a connection?
The Google Music Beta software syncs music on your computer to the cloud, you'll still need to use bandwidth on your phone to get the music from the cloud to the phone. Unless you drag and drop your iTunes music folder to the phone, or use yet another piece of software to sync music from iTunes to your phone.
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yeah I use bandwidth by streaming using the Google Music app. By Connection I thought he was talking about a physical connection (USB).
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Hi Guys,
Just to let you know in case some of you haven't realized it Nokia is Testing a DLNA App called 'PLAY TO' for Nokia WP7 Devices.
Its still in Beta testing and there are mixed reviews where some have got it to work straight away while others have had minor glitches.
Unfortunately for me it doesn't seem to locate any device at all. ..( PC , SONY Bravia TV or my SGS2)
I have an SGS2 which connects to my PC and TV via its 'ALL SHARE' so I guess its the PLAY TO app
I have a sim free Nokia Lumia 900 UK version
Would Appreciate if you would let me know if the app works for you guys and please post your
Lumia Model (UK or USA etc)
TV Model
PC modem etc
Thank You
BETA LABS NOKIA - download link
Thanks man. I hadn't seen this in the Beta Labs (mustve missed it). But, surely wanted to be able to use DLNA capabilities as it's the only thing I missed since moving from my Titan.
tfn said:
Hi Guys,
Just to let you know in case some of you haven't realized it Nokia is Testing a DLNA App called 'PLAY TO' for Nokia WP7 Devices.
Its still in Beta testing and there are mixed reviews where some have got it to work straight away while others have had minor glitches.
Unfortunately for me it doesn't seem to locate any device at all. ..( PC , SONY Bravia TV or my SGS2)
I have an SGS2 which connects to my PC and TV via its 'ALL SHARE' so I guess its the PLAY TO app
I have a sim free Nokia Lumia 900 UK version
Would Appreciate if you would let me know if the app works for you guys and please post your
Lumia Model (UK or USA etc)
TV Model
PC modem etc
Thank You
BETA LABS NOKIA - download link
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Works perfect with my Xbox... must be in Media Center. I have not tried with my Grace internet Radio, but it does show up. Have not tried with my Roku, but that might be interesting.
(Update) Forgot: Play to is only pics and video... no music... so it sees Grace but no play to: No Roku
Works fine direct to my sony blu-ray disk player (BDP-BX58). More polished than the HTC Media Connect I used before on my HD7...
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Works perfect with my Xbox... must be in Media Center. I have not tried with my Grace internet Radio, but it does show up. Have not tried with my Roku, but that might be interesting.
(Update) Forgot: Play to is only pics and video... no music... so it sees Grace but no play to: No Roku
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It probably plays mp3 from your device. I haven't tried.
It plays podcasts and pictures to my Samsung TV over wifi. It also streams to xbox no problem.
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Its still in Beta testing and there are mixed reviews where some have got it to work straight away while others have had minor glitches.
Unfortunately for me it doesn't seem to locate any device at all. ..( PC , SONY Bravia TV or my SGS2)
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It's glitchy for me. Pictures work fine but streaming video is an issue. I turned of the tv and rebooted the phone. After that it connected and played. The real annoyance is it has disconnected multiple times while I was watching a video.
DLNA is pretty cool but you are going to look like a total douche if it keeps disconnecting every 10 minutes. Glad this thing is in BETA. Hopefully they will get the kinks worked out.
Thought I would pass along that the phone does not work with the 2012 Microsoft Ford Sync module when plugged into USB.
It's unfortunate because every other phone works just fine when connected through the USB port to play audio.
I ended up emailing Microsoft about it and sure enough the phone is not compatible with the SYNC platform. Older WP seem to work, just not the Lumia.
Unfortunately my contact at Microsoft suggested using Bluetooth, which would normally be OK except you can't use any of the SYNC features like asking it to play by artist, play list, etc.
Thought I would pass this along for anyone who owns a Ford with the SYNC module and is thinking of getting the Lumia 900.
I had the same problem. Not using Microsoft Sync though. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1607596
I contacted Nokia and they told me the same thing you said. lol
Pretty disappointing that it doesn't work through USB, so I'm back to using my iPhone.
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I had the same problem. Not using Microsoft Sync though. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1607596
I contacted Nokia and they told me the same thing you said. lol
Pretty disappointing that it doesn't work through USB, so I'm back to using my iPhone.
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I just found it ironic that a Microsoft Phone didn't work with a Microsoft SYNC module in a car.. Oh well.
Wintrmte said:
I just found it ironic that a Microsoft Phone didn't work with a Microsoft SYNC module in a car.. Oh well.
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Yeah that shouldn't happen.
I think USB audio out is diabled
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I ended up emailing Microsoft about it and sure enough the phone is not compatible with the SYNC platform. Older WP seem to work, just not the Lumia.
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This seems unlikely. Here is a blog post from November 2011...
USB. Windows Phone does not yet support USB audio-out, I believe. At least I’ve not gotten it to work. However, I know that Microsoft is using USB audio- and video-out with their own devices, in fact, that’s how they’re doing all of their onstage public demos. This internally developed software is very buggy and it’s not clear what form it will take when it reaches the public, but I’ve been told it’s coming.
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Maybe Windows Phone 8 will remedy the situation. I know I had a Windows Mobile phone and I had a usb cable that did video out. I haven't seen anything like that with Windows Phone.
So my theory is Ford sync works fine. Zune players work fine. It's just that Windows Phone doesn't have a stable USB audio out function... yet.
I realize this may not be about USB audio connection, but why not use bluetooth? It works perfectly with Ford Sync. Unless you're vehicle doesn't have bluetooth (thought all SYNC) units had this, it's one less wire to plug/unplug unless you want to charge the phone. In that case, USB connect to USB connector in car (e.g., 2012 Ford Focus SLE). After pairing it shows battery level and signal strength on the car's info panel. Audio paddles on steering wheel control volume, next/last track, and phone commands.
FWIW, first time I attempted pairing it showed as 'headphones'. I turned off WP bluetooth and then on again. This time, the Lumia 900 showed up as "SYNC". Then phonebook uploaded after securing my permission.
Hope this is helpful
Cheers
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I realize this may not be about USB audio connection, but why not use bluetooth?
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In general blue tooth sound quality sucks compared to USB audio. Plus it's nice to charge your phone while listening.
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In general blue tooth sound quality sucks compared to USB audio. Plus it's nice to charge your phone while listening.
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This and you also cannot fully utilize the Sync voice ommands to play lists, artists, etc.
I've noticed that some time ago, BUT I DID NOT ANNOY ME AS MUCH AS IT ANNOYS ME after reading this:
''From: Scott G.
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 1:50 PM
To: Steve Ballmer
Subject: Apple fanboy loves his Windows phone
Mr. Ballmer,
Hopefully this will get to you. Your team deserves credit for producing an excellent product in the newest version of Windows Phone. Yes, I am writing from my MacBook Pro. And I have been a fairly loyal Apple customer over the years. However, I recently bought a Nokia Lumia 900 and intend on keeping it. For full disclosure, I was sure to make sure it could be returned after a dismal experience with an Android phone.
My reasons for switching are:
bla bla bla blahhhh
Simplicity. My family owns five vehicles, including two Fords with Sync. The 4S didn’t support all functions in any of them. My Nokia 900 was flawless out of the box. It was refreshing to have something that just worked. I cannot afford to have my primary means of communication be a science experiment.
bla bla bla
Best regards,
Scott G. "
I guess Scott G. is from another dimension.
Full letter here, it would make any CCCP Commissar proud:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/cmpn/windows-phone-fan-mail.aspx
I have a 2012 Mustang GT
I use it with BT and everything seems to play nice. Have not tried to tell it to find an artist or what not but changing songs and pausing seem to work fine.
Wintrmte said:
Thought I would pass along that the phone does not work with the 2012 Microsoft Ford Sync module when plugged into USB.
It's unfortunate because every other phone works just fine when connected through the USB port to play audio.
I ended up emailing Microsoft about it and sure enough the phone is not compatible with the SYNC platform. Older WP seem to work, just not the Lumia.
Unfortunately my contact at Microsoft suggested using Bluetooth, which would normally be OK except you can't use any of the SYNC features like asking it to play by artist, play list, etc.
Thought I would pass this along for anyone who owns a Ford with the SYNC module and is thinking of getting the Lumia 900.
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i bought a 2012 Ford Focus with MS Sync today. I pressed the add phone in MS Sync, add phone. I followed the on screen instructions. Mu lumia 900 connected five, address book downloaded, and all the info shows up. ...
As far as I see, no problems.
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i bought a 2012 Ford Focus with MS Sync today. I pressed the add phone in MS Sync, add phone. I followed the on screen instructions. Mu lumia 900 connected five, address book downloaded, and all the info shows up. ...
As far as I see, no problems.
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Lol.. you have to upgrade your car to use this phone...
So does Microsoft Sync have firmware updates. There must be a way.
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Lol.. you have to upgrade your car to use this phone...
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hehehe...yes, good one
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So does Microsoft Sync have firmware updates. There must be a way.
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yes, they have upgraded at least 3 times on Ford.
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Wintrmte said:
Thought I would pass along that the phone does not work with the 2012 Microsoft Ford Sync module when plugged into USB.
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i bought a 2012 Ford Focus with MS Sync today. I pressed the add phone in MS Sync, add phone. I followed the on screen instructions. Mu lumia 900 connected five, address book downloaded, and all the info shows up. ...
As far as I see, no problems.
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Did you use USB or bluetooth?
Positive Experience
Drove 1800 miles in 2012 Focus SEL these past two weeks. Bluetooth audio was exceptional (most mp3's are 320 Kbps, WMA's off Zune Music Pass are 192 Kbps). Love how music paused with incoming text, requests permission to read the text, then queries whether to reply or finish. All hands free. Just like phone post phone call, music resumes when task completed. Connected to built-in USB for power charging only. Would really like to see Zune song list transfer to the SYNC and allow voice activated album/playlist/artist search. As it is, I used the shuffle (play music) mode most often.
Couple of notes (for those renting cars with Sync): from menu button, make sure there are no existing devices. Does not sync with multiple phones. Also may want to remove your device from the auto before turning it in.
Nokia drive worked flawlessly driving through 8 East coast states.
YMMV