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For headphones? Is this function even possible with the 3.5mm jack that's on our phone? I have one of these for my iPod touch, but I trying to ween myself off of the Apple teet.
The stock HTC version of froyo (with sense and whatnot) will work with an iphone headset natively. But only to play/pause and deal with calls. It wont skip tracks fwd/back or fast fwd or adjust the volume.
HOWEVER, you can get a free app in the market called droidshuffle. It adds track skipping and a few other minor features. But, the current version doesn't work with the HTC music player. So you can either install a 3rd party player called cubed or the default android player (if you can find the apk on a forum).
The droidshuffle dev is working on a new version that will also work the the HTC player. I've been trying the beta and it seems to work fine. While cubed and the default android player are fine I like using the HTC player because it gives you lockscreen controls too.
These work perfectly for me, shipping takes forever but the price makes up for it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260631383421&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2761wt_911
Yeah I have the same and they're okay. The sound quality is crap but they're made by HTC so at least all of the buttons work properly. I use mine to control doubleTwist.
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These work perfectly for me, shipping takes forever but the price makes up for it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260631383421&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2761wt_911
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Some shipping and soldering would take care of that problem. Anyone know if a Bluetooth remote exists that doesn't output audio?
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Yeah I have the same and they're okay. The sound quality is crap but they're made by HTC so at least all of the buttons work properly. I use mine to control doubleTwist.
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I know there's a couple of viable options in the Android Market. Free ones like Winamp and Tunewiki and paid ones like PowerAmp. However, the people around here do better work than those devs do. Is there any aftermarket music players on here somewhere? One compatible with MikFroYo 4.4?
If it matters, running all updated stuff, hardware 0004 and hboot 2.10 (not by choice, it came this way).
Any help would be appreciated.
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I know there's a couple of viable options in the Android Market. Free ones like Winamp and Tunewiki and paid ones like PowerAmp. However, the people around here do better work than those devs do. Is there any aftermarket music players on here somewhere? One compatible with MikFroYo 4.4?
If it matters, running all updated stuff, hardware 0004 and hboot 2.10 (not by choice, it came this way).
Any help would be appreciated.
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I'd say you named the big ones. For CM there is a custom made music app I think. Other than that, everyone uses the stock music app. If you do come across one, let me know lol. I really like PowerAMP cause its equalizer is better than DSP manager but for me, not worth paying for.
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I'd say you named the big ones. For CM there is a custom made music app I think. Other than that, everyone uses the stock music app. If you do come across one, let me know lol. I really like PowerAMP cause its equalizer is better than DSP manager but for me, not worth paying for.
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I hear the MIUI stock music app is pretty cool, but I don't know if there's a free-floating apk out there (the whole reason for the post, actually, lol). If you think your CM music player will work with a Sense rom, by all means please shoot me a copy. I'd love to give it a shot. The stock sense app isn't half bad but I don't have a full screen I can dedicate to it (damn foursquare).
When I first installed Poweramp my trial lasted about 2 months because every market update reset my 2 week trial. When the box did finally pop up just hit cancel. I never have to see it anyway because I plug in my earbuds and it starts playing automatically. I was ready to buy it because it is the best player I've found but then I heard 2.3 will come with more audio options including eq for all sound output. I'll wait and see how that works out.
You have been EVOfied.
I use Meridian Media Player. It works great.
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another vote for the miui music app...havent tried it but i will...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921997
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898368
Just pay for poweramp, it is the best player out there and I've tried them all. Don't be cheap.
MixZing is pretty nice, and the free version has most of the features one would need (but it also has ads). The full version gets rid of ads and unlocks a few things.
I just got my G3, which I've been eagerly awaiting. Main reason I bought this was my understanding it would support 192kHz/24 bit audio like the G2. However, any attempt to play anything higher than 96kHz, plays back in MONO.
I have just spent 90 minutes with T-Mo support and then LG - both were clueless. So I hoping some of you kind folks would check this out on your phone, if you can.
Hi-res files that play fine on my PC, play in Mono on the G3. The same file converted to 96kHz/24bit format play in stereo. I am using WAV annd FLAC files. Thanks to all! - FRUSTRATED NEW OWNER
Have you read this? http://people.xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html ?
Apparently humans can't even hear the difference. It's more of a gimmick.
What kind of headphones are you using that you think 24/192 will benefit you?
I'm not sure why it's not working though.
DigitalChris602 said:
Have you read this? http://people.xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html ?
Apparently humans can't even hear the difference. It's more of a gimmick.
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Argh... Why'd you go and post that article? I just spent 15mins reading it all and it's soooooo long.... :crying:
Don't get me wrong, it's informative and predicated on evidence and I was curious, but soooooo long. And I actually read it all. Why did I do that?
Now I think I'm hearing things.... :silly:
Sorry to go OT, but the sounds told me to do it. :victory:
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Apparently humans can't even hear the difference. It's more of a gimmick.
What kind of headphones are you using that you think 24/192 will benefit you?
I'm not sure why it's not working though.
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I really don't want to get into a discussion of the value of 24/192 - it's a feature that I paid for and frankly the thing that sold me on the LG. And I am amazed that even LG Tech Support is clueless as to whether this is supported or not... I had to educate them about sampling rates!
So, I downloaded a 3rd party player (Neutron) and another which I can't recall. They WERE able to play my hi-res files in stereo, so it appears Google Play is buggy.
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I really don't want to get into a discussion of the value of 24/192 - it's a feature that I paid for and frankly the thing that sold me on the LG. And I am amazed that even LG Tech Support is clueless as to whether this is supported or not... I had to educate them about sampling rates!
So, I downloaded a 3rd party player (Neutron) and another which I can't recall. They WERE able to play my hi-res files in stereo, so it appears Google Play is buggy.
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So the native G3 music player is what's buggy? Not the G3 hardware itself, correct?
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So the native G3 music player is what's buggy? Not the G3 hardware itself, correct?
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Yes, my 24/176k files I loaded played in stereo using two different 3rd party players; but in mono using the stock Google play app. :good:
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I really don't want to get into a discussion of the value of 24/192 - it's a feature that I paid for and frankly the thing that sold me on the LG. And I am amazed that even LG Tech Support is clueless as to whether this is supported or not... I had to educate them about sampling rates!
So, I downloaded a 3rd party player (Neutron) and another which I can't recall. They WERE able to play my hi-res files in stereo, so it appears Google Play is buggy.
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Good point! Hopefully LG fixes the stock app.
Google Play isn't the stock music app. My G3 plays the files in stereo with a hi-def tag for anything over 96k
I'm trying to wrap my head around why LG has removed the EQ functionality in the Google Play Music App. The only LG phone I've ever owned was the Nexus 5 and the built in EQ worked perfectly on that handset, yet I've heard that it's also missing on the G3. This makes absolutely no sense and, as a result, music playback sounds lifeless. I've tried several third party EQ's but there appears to be no rhyme or reason as to when they work and when they don't. And none of them effects the sound over bluetooth. Is this bothering anyone else. If so, have you found an EQ replacement that actually works?
Cm12 maxx audio eq..
I rarely use EQs. Most people just crank up the treble a ton anyways as they think it sounds good when in reality you end up with an artificial sounding turd.
Technically, the EQ was a separate package from the Google Music Play app. Yes, the Nexus 4 and 5's had them, but they do not come prepacked. Every manufacturer has their own version of it, and LG simply decided to opt out.
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Cm12 maxx audio eq..
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Thanks. Will try to figure this one out. I haven't done much 'messing around' with my phone in quite some time. A bit out of practice. It appears to be working on G3 though... so that is promising.
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I rarely use EQs. Most people just crank up the treble a ton anyways as they think it sounds good when in reality you end up with an artificial sounding turd.
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"If you don't like the way the music sounds then you don't like the music" - My Dad (circa 1994).
I was looking for an EQ and remembered I paid for this one a long time ago, but there is the free version also. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer Works flawlessly on my G4.
When/if root is available viper is the way to go. If you know what you're doing you can get some good quality sound on some good quality headphones or bt speaker system with viper.
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Needs root it looks like?
bobloadmire said:
Needs root it looks like?
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For it to be fully functional yes. It does however still work. It's about the best Ive found without root or paying for poweramp
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I was looking for an EQ and remembered I paid for this one a long time ago, but there is the free version also. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer Works flawlessly on my G4.
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I bought this one as well. It only worked intermittently. Worked great at first. Then after taking a break from music for a few hours I noticed that it sounded flat again. Went into the EQ and messed with the settings but nothing effected the output. Forced closed everything and started things up again but still no dice. Tried a few others as well with similar problems.
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For it to be fully functional yes. It does however still work. It's about the best Ive found without root or paying for poweramp
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Do you have a link to installing this without root. Any instructions I've found require root.
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Do you have a link to installing this without root. Any instructions I've found require root.
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Just download the zip extract the apk and install. It's not a major improvement, but it's something..
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I bought this one as well. It only worked intermittently. Worked great at first. Then after taking a break from music for a few hours I noticed that it sounded flat again. Went into the EQ and messed with the settings but nothing effected the output. Forced closed everything and started things up again but still no dice. Tried a few others as well with similar problems.
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That's weird. I'm on T-Mobile with version 10h and I haven't had any problems.
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Just download the zip extract the apk and install. It's not a major improvement, but it's something..
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Thanks. Didn't notice that APK before. Installed without any problems but has no effect on sound output and crashes often. Oh well...
I'm still having this problem and it's driving me crazy. Every app I have tried works on and off. I'm not rooting my phone just for an EQ either. I've tried every app listed in here and more and they work for a while then stop. Has anyone found a reliable 3rd party app that actually works when you need it to?
VLC Player is the answer to all of your problems
I personally use PlayerPro (with the add-on for the Ten Band EQ from the Play Store). I find it can be adjusted to being absolutely perfect (plus the general interface of the app is one of the best I have found for playing music)
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VLC Player is the answer to all of your problems
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Z3ldaFan88 said:
I personally use PlayerPro (with the add-on for the Ten Band EQ from the Play Store). I find it can be adjusted to being absolutely perfect (plus the general interface of the app is one of the best I have found for playing music)
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But these are only going to work with local music files your playing from your phone right? Not going to work if I'm streaming from the play music app right?
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But these are only going to work with local music files your playing from your phone right? Not going to work if I'm streaming from the play music app right?
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I have a stream service set up on my home server and connect to it via VLC. The are ways to connect to other streaming services as well, you just need the URL.
There is another problem with the Pixel 6 (6 and 6 pro) devices. External USB DACs and dongles do not work properly. USB Host API or the DAC offloading and hand-over are bugged. Apps like Tidal, Neutron, USB audio Player Pro crash or can't play music in high res. The problem has already been reported by some users. There has been no statement from Google yet.
A work around for me to get music playing and stop apps freezing was switching off the toggle for "allow all apps use mic" in system/privacy settings.
But this does not solve the issue, as the apps still can not access the USB Dongles or external DACs directly and by pass android system limitations and software processing.
Google skips the 3.5 port and users are forced to use dongles, etc., which do not even work properly.
Google is going the Apple way by certifying hardware that is compatible with the P6P and P6. Their response will be to buy a certified DAC or wait for a software patch
WTF, I don't find the USB PLAYER PRO on playstore... And you?
Myrzul said:
WTF, I don't find the USB PLAYER PRO on playstore... And you?
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This one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extreamsd.usbaudioplayerpro&hl=en
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This one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extreamsd.usbaudioplayerpro&hl=en
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Yes.. It's not available on my pixel 6 pro.
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Yes.. It's not available on my pixel 6 pro.
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Maybe they're still using some old Android API and need to start using a newer one. Hopefully, they update it for Android 12.
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Maybe they're still using some old Android API and need to start using a newer one. Hopefully, they update it for Android 12.
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I hope for my DAC too... I'm sad
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I hope for my DAC too... I'm sad
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Try their website https://www.extreamsd.com/ or their support email address [email protected] and let them know. If they're not already actively working on a solution, hopefully they will after you talk to them. Good luck!
They are all aware. I've talked to Davy (USB audio Player Pro). They removed the app for pixel 6 and pixel 6 pro from playstore because of the mentioned issues. The problems have nothing to do with their app. E.g. neutron and tidal are also not working properly or freezing. Google needs to fix their USB DAC hand over.
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They are all aware. I've talked to Davy (USB audio Player Pro). They removed the app for pixel 6 and pixel 6 pro from playstore because of the mentioned issues. The problems have nothing to do with their app. E.g. neutron and tidal are also not working properly or freezing. Google needs to fix their USB DAC hand over.
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Wow, that sucks. I hope they fix that pronto! Otherwise, I smell a class-action lawsuit (not from me).
Is it app specific and/or USB DAC specific? Because my FiiO BTR3K works fine.
Which app are you using?
Some apps can play music, but most can not bypass Android Software processing.
If you e.g. use tidal in MQA the app connects directly to the DAC and plays in high res.
Same does USB audio Player Pro. Then you see at the bottom "DAC" + bit...
Actually if I get it to play music at all, it's just direct mode, which means nothing.
Some dongles and DACs seem to be working, but just in low/software-processed quality.
So the problem is playing REAL high res, instead of android software compressed/processed audio.
Therefore the USB API seems to be broken. So as soon as the app tries to get direct access to the DAC it freezes or crashes.
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Which app are you using?
Some apps can play music, but most can not bypass Android Software processing.
If you e.g. use tidal in MQA the app connects directly to the DAC and plays in high res.
Same does USB audio Player Pro. Then you see at the bottom "DAC" + bit...
Actually if I get it to play music at all, it's just direct mode, which means nothing.
So the problem is playing REAL high res, instead of android software compressed/processed audio.
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Ah gotcha. I don't have anything playing actual high res audio files.
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Ah gotcha. I don't have anything playing actual high res audio files.
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Yeah, maybe you can play some processed, low quality music through your high res DAC. So the DAC is pretty useless, you could use a standard dongle with bull**** chip, as it doesn't matter.
I know a little bit what I'm talking about.
I did some audio ports and worked with UltraM8 and the other dudes on the Ainur Audio mods.
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Yeah, maybe you can play some processed, low quality music through your high res DAC. So the DAC is pretty useless, you could use a standard dongle with bull**** chip, as it doesn't matter.
I know a little bit what I'm talking about.
I was the guy doing the DTS port and worked with UltraM8 and the other dudes on the Ainur Audio mods.
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Yeah I don't even use it wired anyway. I just wanted a very good Bluetooth DAC. For me it's the best of both, using my wired headphones yet not tethered to the device it's connected to.
No issues playing the Hi-Res/Ultra HD music files on Amazon Music through the official Google dongle. Sounds pretty good, can't really tell the difference between it and the V60 that I've had prior.
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No issues playing the Hi-Res/Ultra HD music files on Amazon Music through the official Google dongle. Sounds pretty good, can't really tell the difference between it and the V60 that I've had prior.
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As far as I know, Amazon app is still limited to phones native sampling rate and does not bypass Android limitations (android mixer). So it does not make use of the external DAC directly. Different story again. But please correct me, if I'm wrong.
But at least it's one DAC that plays some music.
Here the link to the Google support conversation.
What to do about USB-C audio outputs (adaptor + USB DAC) with pixel 6? - Google Pixel Community
I had a OnePlus 6 with Jack 3.5 and I bought a DAC for the Pixel 6 and I find this problem, I hope they will solve it soon. I can play music but with worse quality
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Here the link to the Google support conversation.
What to do about USB-C audio outputs (adaptor + USB DAC) with pixel 6? - Google Pixel Community
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I just read through the conversation and it just baffles me. So the "official" Pixel support forum is run by volunteers who basically tell you "if you have a problem, don't bother us, we just give you pre-prepared text-blocks - if they can't help you, we're out" - if you want "real" support, go and use "feedback form" - meaning you write a wall of text to an known person, won't get any sort of answer or input and have to pray that Google will care?
Uff.
I mean, as a Pixel user you can always try the
-> Settings
-> Tips & Support
-> Contact us
form, that way you can at least write to a person/talk to a human, even though they will most likely also just form a "feedback form" after your conversation, since they are powerless Tier I tech people.
I hope that Google can fix those problems here, so you guys can have fun with your device. Google certainly doesn't deserve the "our phone just works" - status, if they forget to add basic compatibility to common third party hardware.