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i so love my GNEX i sold my 4S because its a lot better.. but when it comes to volume i cant accept the fact that its very weak and considering its a google flagship device, i dont know if google or samsung decided on this kind of speaker..im thinking of samsung put a crap speaker so it will not be competitive againts the next SGS3..in comparison with the 4s it its no where near, 4s is two time louder and has the best speaker in all mobile..thats the only short coming i have on this device, all in all its still the best smartphone around now..
It's a Samsung issue I've read quite a few posts similar to yours
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is it on the software or the speaker itself?
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is it on the software or the speaker itself?
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I bet its a mixture of both. And I bet when CM9 is ready we can up the volume with voodoo.
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emorej said:
i so love my GNEX i sold my 4S because its a lot better.. but when it comes to volume i cant accept the fact that its very weak and considering its a google flagship device, i dont know if google or samsung decided on this kind of speaker..im thinking of samsung put a crap speaker so it will not be competitive againts the next SGS3..in comparison with the 4s it its no where near, 4s is two time louder and has the best speaker in all mobile..thats the only short coming i have on this device, all in all its still the best smartphone around now..
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it's true the speaker isn't as loud but it's not the worst either. If you've ever had an htc device you'd see that Sammy is the middle ground. at the end of the day, there are so many benefits to this phone that the few drawbacks aren't dealbreaksrs. just a matter of getting used to the fact that the speaker is satisfactory instead of unusually loud
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Downloading audio guru does absolutely nothing.
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emorej said:
i so love my GNEX i sold my 4S because its a lot better.. but when it comes to volume i cant accept the fact that its very weak and considering its a google flagship device, i dont know if google or samsung decided on this kind of speaker..im thinking of samsung put a crap speaker so it will not be competitive againts the next SGS3..in comparison with the 4s it its no where near, 4s is two time louder and has the best speaker in all mobile..thats the only short coming i have on this device, all in all its still the best smartphone around now..
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I agree, the volume on this device sucks. The speaker is really weak. However don't lose hope, there are programs you can use to vastly improve it, for one... Volume+. It's in the market.
As for the 4s having "the best speaker in all mobile"... you may want to look into a little company called RIM. As the 4S is not even half as loud as any blackberry that I've come across. They are second to none in this department. This is a particular pet peeve of mine. Barring Rim, it seems like every smart phone manufacturer out there has totally forgotten that these things are "supposed" to be cell phones FIRST. They keep pushing the limits of screens, cameras, cpus, yet they all keep forgetting about basic things like call quality & battery life. Things that "should be important", for a mobile phone. And unfortunately, the vast majority of the public is to blame for this... With their stupid megapixel & benchmark penis envy. Very frustrating to me...
Does volume + actually increase the volume? Or is it just like the app someone up there mentioned?
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I miss Nokia when they always put a pair of stereo speakers on their phones.
I like how my mom's optimus one had the loudspeaker and earpiece as one. When you play videos the sound is directed towards you instead of coming out from the back of the device.
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Does volume + actually increase the volume? Or is it just like the app someone up there mentioned?
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Buy the volume+, not the free one (free goes up to volume 4).In settings of the volume+ select for speaker volume 6 or 7.You ll see the difference.You can also do it for headphones
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vapotrini said:
I agree, the volume on this device sucks. The speaker is really weak. However don't lose hope, there are programs you can use to vastly improve it, for one... Volume+. It's in the market.
As for the 4s having "the best speaker in all mobile"... you may want to look into a little company called RIM. As the 4S is not even half as loud as any blackberry that I've come across. They are second to none in this department. This is a particular pet peeve of mine. Barring Rim, it seems like every smart phone manufacturer out there has totally forgotten that these things are "supposed" to be cell phones FIRST. They keep pushing the limits of screens, cameras, cpus, yet they all keep forgetting about basic things like call quality & battery life. Things that "should be important", for a mobile phone. And unfortunately, the vast majority of the public is to blame for this... With their stupid megapixel & benchmark penis envy. Very frustrating to me...
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oh yes RIM has good sound on their speaker too i used bb9900 before, iphone 4s is 2x louder than the ip4.. i think gnex has the same speaker as the SGS2, im thinking that this is only because of ICS..
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Does volume + actually increase the volume? Or is it just like the app someone up there mentioned?
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Volume+ definitely increases the volume properly... I have mine at +8 and it's night and day compared to how it was at stock - I was seriously considering returning the phone as I simply couldn't hear the notifications and ringer unless it was in a quiet room.
And you can get the full version of Volume+, free from the author's site - http://androidaudiohacks.com/?page_id=2 so it's worth a try anyway!
Does volume+ require a rooted phone?
Similar, but a bit off-topic, how would it affect my experience if I rooted the GN (for specific apps to work) but kept stock ICS? Would I still receive official google updates, and would there be any difference anywhere?
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Does volume+ require a rooted phone?
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No, it doesn't need root.
There is no denying it. The speaker on the Galaxy Nexus SUCKS.....
So I downloaded Volume+ Free version.
The +4 setting is great. Everything is loud enough now.
My concern is, can this damage or blow the speaker over time ???
I mean, surely it's not designed to be running louder than google intends right
Also, don't understand why it's on the back. Apple did it right and placed it on the side for the iPhone 4/4s (plus it's 2x louder and sounds better)
Im betting it can. The speaker itself doesnt suck. Just the factory setting for volume does.
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Sure it can, but I doubt it will. +4 seems to be working fine for everyone, with few even going higher with the paid version. I'm fine at 4 though. No distortion.
I am on +11 with paid. Lol
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itsjusttim said:
I am on +11 with paid. Lol
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No distortion?
Im on +9 with paid. Not loud at all...
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Im on +9 with paid. Not loud at all...
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I agree. Idk what's going on.
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Im on +8 and it suits me well enough
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Im on +9 with paid. Not loud at all...
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What are you running?
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I'm really wondering how such obvious bugs pass the testing phase at Google/Samsung so they have to be addressed by 3rd party software.
tom369 said:
I'm really wondering how such obvious bugs pass the testing phase at Google/Samsung so they have to be addressed by 3rd party software.
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They're not bugs. Samsung has notoriously horrible speakers on all their phones.
Every single Captivate, Infuse, S2, etc. that I've seen (2-3 of each) have had the same horrible speaker volume.
wtf
How do you figure it's the speaker when a third party app can significantly raise the volume, that makes no sense. It's a factory software setting.
isnt there a code you put in the dialer that lets you set the volume level ?, i remember when i had a DHD people were using a dialer code :\
dont UK devices have volume limits set by law?
TroyBoy30 said:
dont UK devices have volume limits set by law?
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That's for headphone volume so people can't be sued if you bust your eardrums. It's an EU law (european union) not UK only.
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How do you figure it's the speaker when a third party app can significantly raise the volume, that makes no sense. It's a factory software setting.
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The app exploits the equalizer API to raise the volume by raising levels on each frequency higher. It is NOT a factory software setting.
Just thought I'd put everyone's minds to rest
If your speaker is distorting then it is being damaged. The degree of damage obviously will vary from speaker to speaker and by how much it's distorting. Saying that though, the odds of it blowing your speaker are negligible (not impossible though, read the disclaimer ). Your speaker may die over time but you're much more likely to have a new phone by then. I abused my t-mobile G1 with audio mods and that still works fine!
I currently have an LG Optimus 2x and run it on +15 permanently (which distorts horribly) and have done since the phone was released and it's still working fine. I've had it much louder when testing too.
So yeah, I certainly wouldn't recommend running it on +15 all the time, but you should be absolutely fine on +4
Meltus -- love the app! Does the new audio interface support balance, or separate L R gain?
If so what are the chances you might add balance control to the app?
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I thought the rezound had good volume but when I got my Nexus I find it about the same. The Nexus is much louder then my G2x or Nexus One. Media volume I have to turn it down often.
I don't see it on my Verizon version. Do you think the GSM versions are lowered? My coworker has a G2 and said the speaker was loud...
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I am on +11 with paid. Lol
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I also have mine in +11, anything else was to low
I'm most likely returning the Galaxy S3, because of major static/crackly noise when using the headphones. Had the problem with two different S3's.
Thinking about ordering Galaxy Nexus from the play store, but I want to know if there are any major issues with the Nexus from the play store.
1) Sound issues/Call quality?
2) Bluetooth issues?
3) Speakerphone issues, low volume?
4) Headphone issues?
5) Any strange noises?
6) Any other possible issues that I should know about before I purchase?
7) Horrible battery life?
8) GPS, forgot about that one.
Thanks
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I'm most likely returning the Galaxy S3, because of major static/crackly noise when using the headphones. Had the problem with two different S3's.
Thinking about ordering Galaxy Nexus from the play store, but I want to know if there are any major issues with the Nexus from the play store.
1) Sound issues/Call quality?
2) Bluetooth issues?
3) Speakerphone issues, low volume?
4) Headphone issues?
5) Any strange noises?
6) Any other possible issues that I should know about before I purchase?
7) Horrible battery life?
Thanks
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It's all awesome...everything is made to perfection considering it's Google's first phone to run Android 4.0
The only thing is, if you don't run the right kernel your battery can suffer. But you can get double the battery off Amazon for around $10, so it's not a big deal.
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It's all awesome...everything is made to perfection considering it's Google's first phone to run Android 4.0
The only thing is, if you don't run the right kernel your battery can suffer. But you can get double the battery off Amazon for around $10, so it's not a big deal.
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Thanks, what about the GPS. Navigation is very important, does it work properly?
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Thanks, what about the GPS. Navigation is very important, does it work properly?
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Yeah, it's great. There were some issues on Jelly Bean with it, probably because they were updating the GPS servers but now there are fixes if it doesn't work well
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Thanks, what about the GPS. Navigation is very important, does it work properly?
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It has for me and plenty of others.
It varies from person to person.
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It has for me and plenty of others.
It varies from person to person.
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The gps functionality varies? How so?
It's not a horrific failure like the original Galaxy S, is it? GPS on my Vibrant practically never worked.
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3) Speakerphone issues, low volume?
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my only minor issue, else than that it's awesome :good:
I am very glad that GPS works great. I just ordered my Galaxy Nexus yesterday. I use my GPS to check traffic on my way to work every morning
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I come from an HTC Sensation by the way.
moshe22 said:
I am very glad that GPS works great. I just ordered my Galaxy Nexus yesterday. I use my GPS to check traffic on my way to work every morning
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my only minor issue, else than that it's awesome :good:
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What's wrong with the speakerphone, can you elaborate please
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I am very glad that GPS works great. I just ordered my Galaxy Nexus yesterday. I use my GPS to check traffic on my way to work every morning
You are going to love the Google now traffic report. It updates in the morning showing you traffic and time to your work.
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With jelly bean it is ultra smooth and fast my GPS locks within 8-10 second love Google now has helped with traffic on the way to work finds you alternate routes to get around traffic and to work. Battery life is good can go all day with moderate use you won't be disappointed. Oh and did I mention updates the gsm gets the first and fast no waiting for the carriers to modify and test you get it straight from Google. That should be worth its weight in gold alone. The best decision I ever made period.
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When I said varies, I mean different people have had different experiences. You really gotta try for yourself.
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What's wrong with the speakerphone, can you elaborate please
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There's nothing wrong with the speakerphone. I routinely take phonecalls while driving, people hear me fine and I hear them perfectly. It's pretty much the best hands-free experience I've ever had, and that includes the amazing Nokia E71 that had a speakerphone I thought I'd never see equaled again.
GPS is also fine, fix is quick, and it doesn't seem to lose the signal at all.
Euro GSM Gnexus user here, by the way.
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I might as well give you my opinion as well... Soundwise the phone is ok although markedly worse than my Nokia N9. Still way better than my Sonyericsson Arc S, and definitely a great phone for listening to music. It's very fast and you'll probably be fine with it for the next two years or so unless you're a gamer or you enjoy running benchmarks or something. I find the "naked" Android experience superior to Samsung's skin but if you like Samsung Android phones you'll have a lot of getting used to do. The 3.5 headphone jack, by the way, is at the bottom. This may, or may not, annoy you. I feel it's the correct place for them to be but you may not, so make sure you won't get annoyed.
I can find no major fault with the phone other than it not having an sd-card slot, but frankly it's been much less of an issue than I thought it'd be. Google Music works very well for synchronising my music before I leave home (I don't have unlimited internet), and I've learned to manage my nandroid backups a bit better rather than accumulating tens of gigs of useless files. It may be an issue for you though, so make sure you can live with 16Gb.
I also feel the Gnexus looks and feels better than the S3. I don't like the plastic look of the S3, and I absolutely love the slightly curved screen of the Gnexus, that simply looks like the more expensive phone.
I have no idea which of the two has the better development community, but that's probably a moot point since with the Nexus you're pretty much guaranteed a Google update to the latest Android the moment they announce it for the next year and a half, give or take.
I specifically chose the Gnexus rather than the S3; price wasn't much of a factor to be honest, and I found that the Nexus would be a phone I was willing to stick with for the next year or so, while the main advantage of the S3 was, in my opinion, that should I decide to sell it in the coming months it would certainly not lose much of its value.
Compared to some other phones the loud speaker isn't very loud. Compared to a GS2 or GS3 its a little quiet. Other than that, gps works as it should and no strange problems with using headphones. My only issue is the loud speaker.
But thats my phone, so other may agree or disagree
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I'm most likely returning the Galaxy S3, because of major static/crackly noise when using the headphones. Had the problem with two different S3's.
Thinking about ordering Galaxy Nexus from the play store, but I want to know if there are any major issues with the Nexus from the play store.
1) Sound issues/Call quality?
2) Bluetooth issues?
3) Speakerphone issues, low volume?
4) Headphone issues?
5) Any strange noises?
6) Any other possible issues that I should know about before I purchase?
7) Horrible battery life?
8) GPS, forgot about that one.
Thanks
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1. No
2. With jelly bean not with ics I had some problems
3. Low volume but high quality
4. No
5. No
6. Ermmm poor color reproduction on low brightness
7. On jelly bean with mobile data enabled, yes you have , otherwise not
8. The GPS is decent
Keep in mind that the nexus has a weaker camera than s3
But it is the smoothest device yet..not only android( on jelly bean)
if you won't flash jelly bean or won't get the update, don't buy it
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PROS:
1. 4.65" high res display
2. No carrier branding
3. Has a strong development group
4. Will have Google's support for a few years.
5. It's easy to tinker with it when rooted.
6. Hella easy to root.
7. First in line for updates.
8. Gets the first port for almost everything.
9. Removable battery
10. Unified storage.
11. Soft keys are better and more responsive and don't wear down and can be removed easily.
12. Stock AOSP.
13. Durable.
14. Runs 4.1.1
15. Has a lot of accessories (if Ur getting a GSM)
16. Easy to swap white or black housings. (GSM)
17. Fast and has almost no lag(The OS anyways)
Cons:
1. Mid-level camera.
2. Eh battery
3. Has grains on the screen when dim for some phones.
4. Heats up when used for a long time
5. No SD(reason for unified storage)
6. Dual core and not a S4 or quad like ppl hoped for(4.1 makes it feel fast though)
7. It's really bad on sprint with 3G.(but that's on sprint
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I have the S3, HTC One X and the nexus. The HTC has the best screen and camera by far. The s3 has the advantage of being able to swap the battery and the sd card but I prefer the nexus overall, mainly because of JB. It is just great.
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hexxor93 said:
Compared to some other phones the loud speaker isn't very loud.
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sry that's exactly what I meant... I came from the LG Optimus speed/2x/P-990 which apart from all its shortcomings (hint: ALOT) had truly awesome speakers right at the bottom producing some nice loud volume. the GNex has a tiny speaker with a tiny grill on its back and that makes for some difference. again, it's not been a dealbreaker for me because else it's a damn fine phone and now even alot better with JB running smooth as silk.
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The major issue with Galaxy nexus today is the Purple Color Tint issue. When you bring down brightness to zero level or of you're watching any dark picture or movie everything gonna be the ugly cheap purple color spread over. This issue is most of the brand new devices across the board from USA to Europe to far east... Everywhere.. Please have got good device either by luck or after a dozen times replacement...
Expect this issue the phone is a powerhouse and no other device can really impress a real Google/Android lover
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I'm looking at possibly making the jump up to the Note 2 on Verizon from my Galaxy Nexus. One thing that has always bothered me is the weak vibrate strength on the GN. Anyone have any experience with this? I tend to keep my phone on vibrate 95% of the time.
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Very weak vibration on my tmobile note2, in my opinion.
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I don't it's that good but I never use it.
iixiom said:
I'm looking at possibly making the jump up to the Note 2 on Verizon from my Galaxy Nexus. One thing that has always bothered me is the weak vibrate strength on the GN. Anyone have any experience with this? I tend to keep my phone on vibrate 95% of the time.
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Yes, it's weak.
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Not weak : go to sound-->settings-->vibrate intensity (second menu from top). You can also change vibrate ryhtm in vibrate call menu.
Did that. It is still MUCH weaker than other phones I've owned.
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Anyone ever found an app that could increase the vibration intensity beyond what you have in the menu. Honestly I can't feel it vibrating either in my pocket or the holster. Which isn't the case with let's say other Android devices I've had. Any further ides?
I never use it so I didn't even notice until a friend that also has SGNII complained. Yes, it is very weak...
Originally at this time last year I wanted the Gnex as my new phone upgrade. Until I found out Verizon was getting it first, and that I'd have to wait until at least q2 with Sprint. I decided to go with the Nexus s 4g until then, and I haven't regretted it. My upgrade is now coming around the corner again, and from the look of the new nexus being LG, I still think the gnex is a better buy. My question is how much of an upgrade would a gnex with jelly bean be compared to my oced nexus s 4g with jelly bean. I ask this because at Ics launch, I had read that the gnex was actually performing worse than the nexus s 4 g; has that changed since then?
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Originally at this time last year I wanted the Gnex as my new phone upgrade. Until I found out Verizon was getting it first, and that I'd have to wait until at least q2 with Sprint. I decided to go with the Nexus s 4g until then, and I haven't regretted it. My upgrade is now coming around the corner again, and from the look of the new nexus being LG, I still think the gnex is a better buy. My question is how much of an upgrade would a gnex with jelly bean be compared to my oced nexus s 4g with jelly bean. I ask this because at Ics launch, I had read that the gnex was actually performing worse than the nexus s 4 g; has that changed since then?
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compare the specs, what do you think?
Imo the increased storage alone (32gb) makes it worth it. I came from the ns4g and haven't looked back. Only thing I miss is voodoo sound
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Imo the increased storage alone (32gb) makes it worth it. I came from the ns4g and haven't looked back. Only thing I miss is voodoo sound
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Ive heard sound is kind of low on the gnex. Is there something similar like vudoo sound to boost it? I play a lot of music in my car using my phone.
It's low and you have to deal it. And it sucks. Alot
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Ive heard sound is kind of low on the gnex. Is there something similar like vudoo sound to boost it? I play a lot of music in my car using my phone.
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Volume + or some equalizers might help you. I use PlayerPro to play my music, and use the eqs to my liking. It helps lol
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Volume + or some equalizers might help you. I use PlayerPro to play my music, and use the eqs to my liking. It helps lol
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Would you say its close to as a significant increase as voodoo sound, to use volume +?
You people must have something blocking your ears. But there are a few kernel tweaks for the "issue".
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Im also coming from a nexus s. This is A LOT faster!
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the ns feels like a toy compared to the gnex. and im not just saying that, i loved my ns too(recently lost it to hurricane sandy. it thought it was a submarine, but we know better).