Not sure if this should be in accessories or not but I've been looking into getting a head unit for my car and have been wondering whether there is good android integration on decks these days. I was looking into the Kenwood excelon series but I didn't know how well they function with the e4gt, Google music, usb, and bluetooth. I've tried searching the Internet for my answers but have gotten various answers, so I decided to get your guys input.
Not sure if blue tooth connectivity or usb would be better- I've heard that id3 tags won't show up by way of bluetooth in some cases. I want a deck that I can select my music from since it's against the law to use my cell phone while driving here, and I would like to continue using Google music because everything is in the cloud. If need be I could always put music on my sd card but that is a last resort. Any ideas, suggestions, experiences? Thanks!
Edit: I don't know if this is useful but I forgot to add I'm running stock rooted gb el29 until ics gets fully stable (I know it's pretty much there already but I'd rather not bother with bugs right now)
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U can try adapter to stereo u currently have...bluetooth adapter works great for talkin on phone and listenin to music or usb if u want to read music and charge phone at same time..
But would an adapter allow you to select music through your stereo or would you still have to select music by way of your phone?
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I have the KFC-x794, a tad old I know, with the hands free addition. Works for me. But I had to get the bt adapter because the USB only works a crapple.
Love how autocorrect took KDC to KFC. Must be hungry...
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Google grom audio....they sell adapters(stock) comes with aux only
.. u can buy add on for usb playin and chargin and add on for bluetooth with mic...for both u can control via stereo but might depend if ur radios compatible..im a happy customer!
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I have the KFC-x794, a tad old I know, with the hands free addition. Works for me. But I had to get the bt adapter because the USB only works a crapple.
Love how autocorrect took KDC to KFC. Must be hungry...
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I hate the chokehold that Apple has on stereo integration yet no love for Android. I don't get it.
All the id3 tags work fine on your desk? Also does Google music work with it?
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memoerdezguey said:
Google grom audio....they sell adapters(stock) comes with aux only
.. u can buy add on for usb playin and chargin and add on for bluetooth with mic...for both u can control via stereo but might depend if ur radios compatible..im a happy customer!
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That looks like a decent way to use the stock radio, how easy was it to install for you?
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That looks like a decent way to use the stock radio, how easy was it to install for you?
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I was lucky...they have vids on youtube on how to install and they were using my car but its pretty easy...just remove radio, connect one plug to where cd changer goes and thats it...up to u where u wanna put adapter..its like a 3×3 small box
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All the id3 tags work fine on your desk? Also does Google music work with it?
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Not sure what you're asking me. Tags for over the bt adapter to the display on the head? No. They don't work on that for me. But the player works fine.
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I have a sony deck, and the stock music player app works over bluetooth. MP3 track titles show up on the deck, I can pause, skip tracks forward and back, and fast forward/rewind using the controls on the deck. I have tried a couple of different music players and only the stock Touch Wiz player can be controlled from the deck. I can listen to other music player through bluetooth, but loose the deck control.
FYI I've used calk's GB and ICS roms, stock rooted, and Blazer GB with the sony deck.
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I have a sony deck, and the stock music player app works over bluetooth. MP3 track titles show up on the deck, I can pause, skip tracks forward and back, and fast forward/rewind using the controls on the deck. I have tried a couple of different music players and only the stock Touch Wiz player can be controlled from the deck. I can listen to other music player through bluetooth, but loose the deck control.
FYI I've used calk's GB and ICS roms, stock rooted, and Blazer GB with the sony deck.
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Perfect that's more or less what I was wondering and it seems to be predominate that only the stock player works with id3 tags showing up on the deck.
Has anyone figured out a work around to get Google music to work?
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I have a pioneer 80prs and he one thing that sucks on Android is the bluetooth lag.... When watching a movie and streaming the audio to the headunit the video is a second or two ahead
usb hands down superior. kenwood/pioneer best integration
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usb hands down superior. kenwood/pioneer best integration
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I'm trying out a friends pioneer this weekend and I'm almost positive I'll get a pioneer deck or a Kenwood excelon. They seem to be catching up with android use finally according to reviews. I would say it's partly google's fault and partly stereo brands. I imagine it's hard to plan to integrate android when it is so fragmented.
Just out of curiosity, has anyone here tried using a tablet as a head unit? I'm curious how much audio quality you would have to sacrifice..
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Check out mirror link head units... I believe Sony has a model coming to the states soon... supposedly they support full integration with your phone...
As far as the tablet goes, if you can run your audio through your usb your audio quality should be as good as the quality of the music files on your tablet and the quality of the sound system in the car...
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I have the pioneer deh-p8400bh and it works great for Bluetooth as well as USB.
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App radio 2 with the Android cord. End of conversation.
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Atticuspoint6 said:
Buy a new ford with sync. That $hit is the $hit, yo!
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It is cool, but nothing compared to what aftermarket has to offer. Yo.
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App radio 2 with the Android cord. End of conversation.
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That looks absolutely amazing! A bit on the high end of what I'm doing to spend but it looks like it would be worth it. Do you have the appradio2?
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if you do, what app do you use? the stock "music" app IMO is a bit trashy so i was wondering if anyone knows of a better one. plus, is there a way to not have the screen autolock (quite annoying)? thx!
I used to with my mt3g but can't find an adapter for my g2. I stuck with the stock music app.
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I use the stock app
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I use tunewiki xD for a lil bit more boost on the ui
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I used to use the stock music app, but now I'm loving Winamp. I recommend giving it a shot.
Doubletwist is a close second.
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Meridian and no lock. Both found in the market for free.
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MortPlayer Music. The best car features are the swipe gestures for playback control and the ability to lock the screen orientation.
I used Cubed. Think it looks the slickest. (If you do a search for Cubed, it's the one listed as the 3 cubed symbol).
Winamp
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MixZing and I have a widget that I sit next to my MixZing widget that keeps the screen on at all times, perfect combo since I always have the phone charging in the car.
Doubletwist
Stock app, and I use Bluetooth audio streaming to SYNC and control playback via AVRCP. So, little to no interaction with the phone's playback software.
I'm liking the PowerAMP music player
it's here on XDA
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I'm liking the PowerAMP music player
it's here on XDA
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I'm hearing good things about PowerAMP. I'll have to check it out.
Hey scrizz! I see you're in Tampa...I'm right across the bay from you!
Im using Winamp it works alot better than the stock music player. Another nice feature is when you lock your screen and you unlock it you can have it set up to change the track or pause the song without having to slide to unlock.
I use winamp, and I love it haven't tried anything else yet but its wayyyyy better than stock imo.
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I'm hearing good things about PowerAMP. I'll have to check it out.
Hey scrizz! I see you're in Tampa...I'm right across the bay from you!
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hehe nice!
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I used to with my mt3g but can't find an adapter for my g2. I stuck with the stock music app.
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Adapter? You mean a regular 3.5mm headphone jack? You don't need a stupid adapter with this phone.
I use music mod, a better version of the stock music. Works great for me.
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I use mixzing but I have been trying out winamp app I also stream my music through bluetooth using a motorola T505. Both apps work well with the bluetooth
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Winamp
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Hi I really like the music player that android comes up with but I kind of want something new do you guys have any thoughts on good music players?
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PowerAMP gets recommended a lot...
I quite like Cubed, has a very fancy interface.
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Hi I really like the music player that android comes up with but I kind of want something new do you guys have any thoughts on good music players?
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+1 for PowerAMP
I would have to say PowerAMP.
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XenoAmp, each day better - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822492
Winamp? Haven't tried it on the android side but used it all the time on my pc.
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Apollo
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I really like the default samsung player. Its got the flawless notification/lockscreen integration and it recognizes all my music correctly. There's maybe two or three features that I look for in a player that this one has all I need. My only problem is that it chugs when I scroll through my music quickly (25gb of songs on a class 4 card will do that though, sadly). I've tried a whole bunch with fancy interfaces, but they always give me a reason to go back. For example, I tried xenoamp after the reccomendation above and I was really excited for it, seemed like it had a cool interface. But no shuffle all? And after I got past that, the rest of it felt like an alpha with a lot of features (like editting tags so I could fix all of the songs that it randomly didn't recognize) simply not working.
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I really like the default samsung player. Its got the flawless notification/lockscreen integration and it recognizes all my music correctly. There's maybe two or three features that I look for in a player that this one has all I need.
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I really like the stock music player, but it's constantly losing my position in tracks when I pause... I listen to a lot of audiobooks, and if I pause mid-track, if I come back an hour or two later it's lost the position, starting the track over. If I wait more than an hour or two, it often forgets what book I'm even on, and will just show my library.
This is with absolute minimal use between, checking gmail once or twice and a text or two.
I use either Cloudskipper or Doubletwist, take your pick
I have used Mixzing for the past two years.
Hi guys,
Quick question can anyone recommend a decent car stereo that I can control my S3 with. I.e. select music to play from the stereo. My current stereo only plays once I've selected it on the phone. Bit annoying really.
Cheers in advance
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Using the Sony BT3900U, working brilliantly with my S3. Sound quality is awesome and connects way faster then my HTC Desire.
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Using the Sony BT3900U, working brilliantly with my S3. Sound quality is awesome and connects way faster then my HTC Desire.
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I need to check that out. I'm in the market for a new head unit.
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Nuts. I need a double-DIN for my car. Was worth a shot!
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I've been in car audio for 20 years.sure your car may have a doubledin unit, but you should be able to use a single din unit with an install kit.
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I've been in car audio for 20 years.sure your car may have a doubledin unit, but you should be able to use a single din unit with an install kit.
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This guy is right. I could recommend a kit with a cubby. I always have liked those more... I hate space without use.
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+1 for the sony bt3900u. I even owned the previous model (stolen when car was broken into). I love this unit because the bluetooth is built in, connects instantly when i get into my car, and sound quality is excellent
Cheers guys I'll check this out
Thanks
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Does this allow you to browse the files on the phone with a file explorer?
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ricey1986 said:
Does this allow you to browse the files on the phone with a file explorer?
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Play Music -> A2DP support = Problem solved.
Browsing the files on the phone from the headunit would require you to mount the device as a USB drive. This is not actually possible over bluetooth (or has never properly been implemented?) and if you would like a function like that you can get a headunit with a usb port and plug your phone directly in via that port.
ricey1986 said:
Hi guys,
Quick question can anyone recommend a decent car stereo that I can control my S3 with. I.e. select music to play from the stereo. My current stereo only plays once I've selected it on the phone. Bit annoying really.
Cheers in advance
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Hi Ricey
It maybe worth checking out the SONY XAV 601BT Its a double din touch screen stereo that utilises Mirrorlink technology built into the Galaxy S3 so you control your phone from the touchscreen on the stereo.
A few forum members including myself have this and we have a big discussion about it (with photos) here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837847
hope this helps
Dan
Now that someone cracked the appradio2 to mirror android phones it seems by far the best unit out there IMO. Big thread on xda about it just search
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Play Music -> A2DP support = Problem solved.
Browsing the files on the phone from the headunit would require you to mount the device as a USB drive. This is not actually possible over bluetooth (or has never properly been implemented?) and if you would like a function like that you can get a headunit with a usb port and plug your phone directly in via that port.
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Not entirely true.. some have it all integrated. I know its stock, but in my gf's POS 2012 Fusion, has sync and it sees the phone and can control the tracks, playlist and such all from the vehicle's controls. And no, it does not have nav.
I am sure there are some aftermarket that have similar capability.
ricey1986 said:
Hi guys,
Quick question can anyone recommend a decent car stereo that I can control my S3 with. I.e. select music to play from the stereo. My current stereo only plays once I've selected it on the phone. Bit annoying really.
Cheers in advance
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I have been wanting to try this Parrot head unit, but I haven't seen one in use yet. I gotta say, it has a ton of neat features...
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/bluetooth-hands-free-car-kits/parrot-asteroid
I am converting over to a double din system, for a big ol screen, but if I wasn't, I would probably go this route.
It really depends on how much you're willing to spend... I recently had my car broken in to - headunit and sunglasses stolen bastards... wasn't anything flash, an Alpine cde-133bt (paid about $300 for it at the time, 8months ago) - did the job, through bluetooth was great, could control either via phone or the headunit (only next or previous song on the headunit if using bluetooth), and has the aux and usb ports.
Also depends on what set-up of speakers you have in your car if you need something of higher quality as well...
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Anyone look into this? Thinking about pulling the trigger on this for my 06 GLI.. They claim it supports text on the head unit, and full control from the head unit and steering wheel controls..
Gromm Audio..
http://gromaudio.com/store/usb_adapters/index.html
I used to be able to hook up my g2 with usb and mount it to have all my music show up on the screen on my 11' accord but with s3 it just says unsupported anyone know how I can't still mount the mass storage. Is there an app I can use
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I used to be able to hook up my g2 with usb and mount it to have all my music show up on the screen on my 11' accord but with s3 it just says unsupported anyone know how I can't still mount the mass storage. Is there an app I can use
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You need to check this post
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I have been wanting to try this Parrot head unit, but I haven't seen one in use yet. I gotta say, it has a ton of neat features...
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/bluetooth-hands-free-car-kits/parrot-asteroid
I am converting over to a double din system, for a big ol screen, but if I wasn't, I would probably go this route.
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Looks great! But ya they ought to make a double din big screen version!
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You need to check this post
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Looks like I'm gonna have to root first
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The more I think about it, the more I think my next car stereo will be something like the Nexus 7 tablet.
http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-7-makes-best-car-entertainment-system-ever
It's really only a viable option for higher end car stereos though, that have amplifiers.
I have run into an frustrating issue as of late regarding streaming music from my s3 through my xbox using the built in music player. What is happening is the music player will randomly pause while streaming, requiring me to press the play button to get it going again. This is not being caused by incoming messages or calls. I don't have voice enabled. Keep wifi on is also enabled.
Strong wifi signal through entire home. Running frosty Jb v7.
If it's a player issue whats the best alternative? I tried a few from the play store 2player, bubble UPnp, poweramp , winamp. They either have ****ty interfaces or act just as wonky.
Maybe I am just not understanding the tech of it. I turn the xbox, tv and stereo on. Then push the icon on my music player(see attached photo) and it starts streaming through the xbox. I thought it was pretty slick until it started acting up on me.
I'm getting the same thing. Happens more often when I put the phone on shuffle.
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I'm getting the same thing. Happens more often when I put the phone on shuffle.
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Possibly a custom kernel issue? No idea, just a thought. I know they can cause things to not work properly sometimes.
Was on stock. Good thought though.
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I tried bubble UPnP for a while.. didnt like the interface to begin with.. I want to go to artist then sort through various albums. It did work however until the program itself began freezing up and not retrieving my files. So that was a no go.
I am stock. Am I able to stream music as well? Or do I need a particular rom ...Assuming you guys figure this out.
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I am stock. Am I able to stream music as well? Or do I need a particular rom ...Assuming you guys figure this out.
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Can be done on stock as well. Its a built in feature, just need to have a wireless(wifi) capable tv, xbox, or ps3 (maybe some thing else like adapters) pretty sure anything DLNA capable. And phone and Device need to be on same wifi.
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How are you guys are to do this?
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How are you guys are to do this?
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+1
Enlighten please
S3 - T999 : CM10 Nightlies : JT Inverted Productions Apps
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I did it on stock very easy. If you have Xbox, as long as it's on, your good. If you are watching Netflix, it will stop what you are watching. You have to use a stock samsung app. I just go through my gallery, find a pic or a movie, choose it, and there is an option which looks like a monitor with a couple of hornizontal arrows going through it. This doesn't work for streaming something on a website or whatever. If it is a file already saved to your phone it will work. All you have to do is go to the picture, or start playing the video, tap the screen and on the top you will find that different icon. Again, you have to have your Xbox ON or it won't show the icon. For Xbox it is cool because you could start watching the video or pic on your phone and want to say to everyone, HEY< WATCH THIS! and with one click it goes.
You can also connect it to work with PS3 but it only works as a media server. Meaning, with Xbox, you can decide, hey, I want to watch this on the Xbox now! With PS3, you have to search for the file and THEN, play it. It's not such an immediate action.
Topic. I'm using the default one for the first time since I've been using Android. On my evo epic 4g and 4g touch I always used player pro but since owning the s3 I don't feel a need to use a after market one unless someone ports over the xperia music player with working widgets.
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Topic. I'm using the default one for the first time since I've been using Android. On my evo epic 4g and 4g touch I always used player pro but since owning the s3 I don't feel a need to use a after market one unless someone ports over the xperia music player with working widgets.
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power amp paid version.
get to use s3 headphones buttons when i am on my back or any headphones with buttons. eq is pretty good, the layout is not the best but overall i am happy. plus there are lots of tweaks and settings
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power amp paid version.
get to use s3 headphones buttons when i am on my back or any headphones with buttons. eq is pretty good, the layout is not the best but overall i am happy. plus there are lots of tweaks and settings
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+1 for poweramp paid. I don't buy many applications but Poweramp was the one of the first i paid for. And I'm soo glad i did.:laugh:
I used the built in player for a few days, but I saw no means to retrieve the correct album art, and lol that annoys me when my music shows the wrong art, so I started using power amp paid version :good:
Now you guys wouldn't happen to be the developers of this app hmmmmm? lol
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This kinda moves the original question into another area, but how do you keep the ring tones saved on your phone from being played via the music player? I'm at the point now that I do not save music on my phone. I just stream it from my cloud. Thanks.
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JCJ77 said:
This kinda moves the original question into another area, but how do you keep the ring tones saved on your phone from being played via the music player? I'm at the point now that I do not save music on my phone. I just stream it from my cloud. Thanks.
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Most music players allow you to select which folders to add to your music library. Although others scan the entire device for sound files.
I like the option of storing files local. Works great for subways and airplanes.
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Most music players allow you to select which folders to add to your music library. Although others scan the entire device for sound files.
I like the option of storing files local. Works great for subways and airplanes.
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I do as well. I just don't like the fact that some of my ring tones are mixed into the music player. Does poweramp allow you to choose the folder?
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PlayerPro has a great UI
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+ 1 PowerAmp Full
I've been using PA since I got my Evo 4G ... great player with great functionality.
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I do as well. I just don't like the fact that some of my ring tones are mixed into the music player. Does poweramp allow you to choose the folder?
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Yes.
+1 for Poweramp.
Playerpro
Poweramp
Winamp
N7Player - nice ui
Jet Audio - nice selections of EQs
Soundbest - you take a hearing test and an EQ is made for your ears
Sony Walkman- great stock player
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TBH I have always just used Google Play Music. I really like the UI of it. Looks nice
I like the touchwiz music app
Its virtual 7.1 is nice
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I've been playing around with Music Player (remix) lately. Its still fairly new on the Android platform and the dev has some bugs to iron out, but the menu system is incredible. Almost everything is accessible from swipes left, right, up. $5 is a bit steep, try out the demo you might just fall in love with it.
Google music
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Google Music or Apollo just because it looks nice
PlayerPro paid
I used poweramp music player
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I like the touchwiz music app
Its virtual 7.1 is nice
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have you found a way to fetch the correct album art with the tw music app?