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Latest Feature List:
1. Settings Page changes (different locales,text inputs).
2.view running, 3rd party apps (task manager without termination)
3. New windows opening/closing animation effect
4. Notepad
5. Global clock
6. extra settings (auto-rotate and such)
7. On screen keyboard
8. Shadow effects on buttons
9. Stereo Bluetooth
10. Video Camera
video ftw!
Video was something I always wondered why they did not put in. We can upload photos to picasa, you would think they would have done the same for youtube from the start.
A2DP is very important for me, but I kind of wonder how it will affect the battery life... I might just resort to the already-recommended switching off of 3G and GPS connectivity until needed, but they really are convenient to both have at any given time.
I might have to do what I did with my Uni and get a huge, ugly extended battery...
on screen keyboard
I can't wait for the a2dp profile. I love my sony BT stereo headset, the sound quality is amazing. Hopefully the range is good. I remember on my kaiser at first the range was about 10 feet, I tweaked those a2dp settings for months before I got anywhere near the advertised 30 foot range. I guess my second most awaited feature is gonna be the extension of the option menu. I looooove options. Thats the one thing I miss most about windows mobile, was the ability to change each and every option you could ever imagine. Hopefully android sways away from the "user friendliness" that apple fanboys are always bragging about. Screw user friendliness, I want my cupcake option menu to be 47 feet long, with a bunch of options that I have no idea what they do , and sub-options on those ones, and so fourth. That way I can LEARN more. User friendliness is another way of saying "No brains required! even a 3 year old can use it!!" Screw that. Just sayin'.
Once you have used it, it is hard to go back so I say stereo bluetooth for sure. This leash is driving me nuts...lol. After that I would say a native virtual keypad would be nice.
I really need the stereo bluetooth! I keep having to put the sim card back in my old trinity for workouts so i can use my stereo bluetooth headphones (no pockets in my shorts to put the phone when working out).....
I wouldn't say no to any of the other stuff though
They're adding a notepad? Any word on whether or not it will sync automatically with Google's notebook (it has a section for "Mobile notes")?
The camera in this thing is so pathetic, I don't think a video camera is going to be of much use to us. I'll go with the stereo bluetooth as well.
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Its like Christmas but better!!!
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your telling me.....
This update for HTC HD2 HTC Sense enhances the stability of the music application so your enjoyment of your music is no longer interrupted by the player behaving unexpectedly.
Installation Instructions:
Note: This update is only applicable to ROM versions equal to 1.73.xxx.x, or lower.
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=938&news_id=637
Installed without problems. I had very few 'stability' issues with the music app to begin with, so it'll be a while before I'll be able to tell if it improved anything.
And yeah, dammit, you beat me by a minute!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=671207
what changes does this actually make, htc are always really vague saying what a patch does. does it by anychance fix the library reloading everytime
From time to time playback freezes for a few seconds - pretty rare but annoying - maybe this will be fixed.
Or maybe this is how HTC describe the annoying problem where Audio Booster does not automatically kick in when starting playback for the 1st time after a reboot?
the music player is always lag. unlike iphone player which is alot better
That's true, Music Player lags a lot... mainly after a couple of days without switching off the telephone and after an intense use of the player (2-3 hours)..
I hope this hotfix will solve those problems...
Does anyone has any feedback about it?
I wonder if there will be a hotfix for TMOUS, It lags so much i just dont even use that tab anymore
djdant said:
I wonder if there will be a hotfix for TMOUS, It lags so much i just dont even use that tab anymore
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Not yet I'm afraid, but there are things you can do to help with the music tab, check out both of these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=592553&highlight=slow+music+player
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=632151&highlight=slow+music+player
MalekoUK said:
This update for HTC HD2 HTC Sense enhances the stability of the music application so your enjoyment of your music is no longer interrupted by the player behaving unexpectedly.
Installation Instructions:
Note: This update is only applicable to ROM versions equal to 1.73.xxx.x, or lower.
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=938&news_id=637
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Can someone post this cab, it dissapeared from HTC support site
using artemis v9 rom. 16gb card. much faster near instant load and scan of 12mb of music takes 20 secs from several minutes.
Whoooha - /WIN.
No lag (stop in music after every 10 seconds) any longer when putting device into sleep pushing power off once.
Old Work-around to push and hold power off and let it go to sleep from the screen with 'shut down' menu is now absolete.
After this fix just find your music, push play and one-hit power off to let it go to sleep and music plays perfectly.
Super upgrade - waaaaay to late - but glad its fixed!
Kindly
Kwas
Audio booster is still not working
As my title, the audio booster is still not working properly after this update. It seems to cut out every time there is a drop in network connectivity.
This is a great shame, because for me it prodcuces the best audio output when combined with SRS WOW.
I am using S2P until audio booster is fixed, because bass level-wise, it is the next best thing. I know it is an iphone-clone along with S2U2, but they both do what I want for this particulalar purpose, so who cares!
Maybe one of the things they have fixed is where non HTC (4-pole connector) headphones make the phone act oddly like randomly redialling the last number dialled and the volume rocker fast forwarding tracks instead of doing the volume...?
Breaks Bluetooth Audio
Hello all.
I installed this hotfix on to Artemis 8.0 ROM and it broke the streaming of music to my bluetooth headset. Tried re-pairing the headset etc. to no avail. Anyone know a quick fix to return the audio output to my BT headset?
Thanks...
Guys, it says for HTC Sense. But thoes this effect WMP at all? I never use Sense to play music. But I have seen that WMP just randomly stop playing my music etc.
Any idea?
This fix does nothing for me... i still get lag, the pauses every 20-30 seconds...
REALLY ANNOYING. Although it didnt do it before, it jsut started in the last couple days, after a hard reset. ????
Does anyone have a solid solution to this problem? i dont wanna have to go to the 3rd party program EVERY time i want to listen to music.
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As my title, the audio booster is still not working properly after this update. It seems to cut out every time there is a drop in network connectivity.
This is a great shame, because for me it prodcuces the best audio output when combined with SRS WOW.
I am using S2P until audio booster is fixed, because bass level-wise, it is the next best thing. I know it is an iphone-clone along with S2U2, but they both do what I want for this particulalar purpose, so who cares!
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I have now stopped using S2U2 and S2P and now using CHT Lockscreen and HTC Music again. There is still the Audio Booster problem, but with SRS WOW and Audio Booster on "Normal" it seems to be fine. I think if you choose a setting that it different, or customised then you notice the cut out. Either way, the phone seems more stable using less third party tweaks and software.
I wonder if ppl are still using their F1/S200?
I'm currently stuck on my Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 because it's the only device that does 2 things that i need.
1) Torchbutton: to use the LED-flash as a LED-lamp. Currently mapped to the taskswitch-button.
2) Vito audio Notes touch can records phone-calls (automagically) even when the call is through a bluetooth headset.
I wonder can the F1 do the same?
Is there a program to use the LED-flash as a lamp
and does vito audio notes touch work to record calls? Perhaps someone can try this out for me (there's a demo to download on Vito's website or PM me)
I also wonder how's the camera? And are the latest ROM's any improvement on call quality (I hear it's not very good on the acer)?
Just a few questions. I ask this because the HTC Desire (which i wanted first) has no incall-recording whatsoever). Froyo-ROM's have a function to use the LED as a lamp though. And I tried an Omnia II (GT-i8000) and Vito Audio notes touch doesn't record calls (or wm notes for that matter). The only other alternative is to go for a Nokia Symbian device X6 or 5800 but that's a step backwards imho.
thanks in advance for the answers
Hi,
I try Torch button (v2.2) recently but it doesn't work on F1 with the actual driver on Arto's ROM. I get an Error Message : "Couldn't detect a supported device, exiting...". I'm interested if someone success to make it work, (also by use the flashlight to signal messages when phone is placed on the side of the screen, I know there is an HTC app to do this, but doesn't work on my phone).
I havn't test any call recorder.
The camera is not so good (disapointing for a 5M pixels), but for a phone it stay 'correct'.
Hope this helps
hey, the user stephano released a little program to use your led as flashlight.
I cant say much to vito audio recorder app,never used it, and dont have time to test it atm.
Regarding the camera, you re going two or ten steps back concerning quality if you compare acer neotouch vs samsung omnia. Acers camera quality is poo comparing it to the omnia. i owned a omnia before the neotouch and believe me i was very disappointed about the lack of features and very bad picture quality unless the light conditions are perfect.
On the other hand, the neotouch is indredibly fast, it has a hotswitch microsd slot, an audio jack. and a wvga resolution That were the things i ve missed on the i900
If you can stand the bad camera quality, the neotouch might be worth a try
Concerning the call quality, it's actually pretty good. It doesnt have a second mic to supress the background noise but i encounter the call quality as quite decent
the camera sux. no matter what rom u are using.
video camera sux too...
riotman said:
hey, the user stephano released a little program to use your led as flashlight.
I cant say much to vito audio recorder app,never used it, and dont have time to test it atm.
Regarding the camera, you re going two or ten steps back concerning quality if you compare acer neotouch vs samsung omnia. Acers camera quality is poo comparing it to the omnia. i owned a omnia before the neotouch and believe me i was very disappointed about the lack of features and very bad picture quality unless the light conditions are perfect.
On the other hand, the neotouch is indredibly fast, it has a hotswitch microsd slot, an audio jack. and a wvga resolution That were the things i ve missed on the i900
If you can stand the bad camera quality, the neotouch might be worth a try
Concerning the call quality, it's actually pretty good. It doesnt have a second mic to supress the background noise but i encounter the call quality as quite decent
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Also coming from I900 OMNIA...Totally agree!
Yes, forgetting the neotouch even has a camera is probably the best way to approach things, it has impressive speed and a great resistive screen, good call quality, great wifi reception, and an incredibly worthless camera
Acer F1 incall-recording
OK. According to http://pocketnow.com/review/acer-neotouch-s200-f1
The neotouch has native incall-recoring. Can anyone confirm this? And has anyone tried Vito's audionotes touch or Resco's audio recoring with incall-recording enabled? There's a demo on either website to try before you buy. I already bought it and would like to (keep) using it.
I asked if I could try it in a shop nearby but the gent wouldn't let me do it :-(
I already bought and returned a Samsung Omnia II because it didn't work (neither did iGo navigation but that's a different matter).
I have found Stefano's torchlight program so I presume this is solved. He kindly sent it to me and referenced me to his (italia) website. (Thanks Stefano).
So my options are this:
1) look for a second hand i900 (which I know everything I have works on)
2) Get a cheap Nokia C6 (i have an 2-way incall-recorder program for it and a program that can use the flash as led. I tried them on an X6 and 5230 so I think they'l work on this one too.
3) get this Acer F1 (which cost about the same as the Nokia C6). I have the software that I need, I'm unsure if they'll work. It seems to have a worse camera than the above models.
4) Get a second hand HTC HD2. These cost second hand about the same as a new Acer F1. There's a patch that allow 2-way incallrecording and I've a torchlight program.
5) Get a SE featurephone with LED lamp. They can use it as a torch and SE-phones have 2-way callrecording build in (just as Nokia featurephones).
6) forget all this and get an HTC Desire android phone (froyo has a torchlight app build in). There's no call-recording possible on the desire for now.
What shold I do?
The reason I can't keep using my Omnia 1 is because the metal frame (topside around the digitiser) is cracking open. I fear that soon the screen will break in two. Then it'll be over. But since I'm reluctant to spend yet another +400 euro's on a phone and then discovering things don't work as intended (as with the Omnia2). I ask this.
Anyway thanks in advance if anyone test these apps out. You can also PM me and I can sent you the program to test it for me?
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And has anyone tried Vito's audionotes touch or Resco's audio recoring with incall-recording enabled? There's a demo on either website to try before you buy. I already bought it and would like to (keep) using it.
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Yes, i have Vito´s Audiotones and the incall-recording is very functioning, in both ways and also over the loudspeakers. You can also map one of the three Acer Hardkeys for starting the incall-recording with Vito´s Audiotones.
Took the plunge
OK fella's
After my bluetooth headset wouldn't function on my omnia anymore I sped up my decisions. I finally took the plunge and went for the Acer F1. It's about the same price as a Nokia C6 and (from the intel gathered here 2way call-recording works on the F1).
My first impressions so far.
It looks nice. I haven't removed the stickers (yet) as I might return it if it doesn't work as wanted. The screen is very nice (for an TFT) and responds very well. Much better than the Omnia 1 (which is famous for its awfull screen). The device is notably snappy even with a screen resolution 4x times as high as on the Omnia. Other good things. It uses mini-usb to charge (though not every mini-usb cable can be used as I have discovered) and a separate audio-jack (unlike the omnia). So you can both charge and use the headphones, great. The FM radio seems to work without headphones plugged it?! The first time that I have seen this. The Acer dialer has NATIVE call recording. This is also the first I've seen on WM especially in such a userfriendly and logical way... right on the call-screen
Then there's the bad things.
The sound although good in quality, is very quiet compared to my Omnia. I admit that I tweaked that Omnia with some inbuild program. If ppl want to fiddle with that little program, I've included it as attachment. I strongly doubt it'll be of any use but it does seem to start-up. The camera is notoriously bad as everyone in here as already mentioned (compared to the omnia). Speakerphone is too low to be of any use. This unfortunately defies the use of that one program that I require (audio notes) to record calls since you can't properly hear them afterwards. Although the headphone-jack is on the right place (on mid-top) it's also too quiet to be of any use :-(.
Other things that I discovered when installing and using some software. I've installed SPB Mobile Shell (tried both 3.5.4 and 3.5.5) but whenever exit the camera-software, SPB MS returns in "change layout" mode (with the last widget, used before opening the cam-software, ready for removal or changing). I tried with both the cam-software in rom (3.003c) and Xakep TURBO camera to no avail. Very annoying. At one point I couldn't remove "Getting started" from today screen (WM Standard). But eventually I did manage to remove it (though I still have no idea what I prior did to make it happen. Again I tought this was due to SPB Mobile shell but since I could eventually remove it (while MS was running) it must have been something else. As of now, (after fooling around with Coreplayer, SPB Mobile shell, Vito's audio notes touch, a few games and utilities) whenver I use WM Standard today screen and try to open a picture (which gets neatly displayed on the pictures bar) it gives an error (file-associations seem to be ****ed up along the way). Again a minor hassle (like the "getting started" that wouldn't go away) but a hassle nonetheless :-(
Apart from the lousy camera (which i expected) and the low audio volume (which I didn't expect) this devices fares quite well. It definitly needs some kind of invisible shield (or other protection) for exterior protection as the shiny cover easily gets dirty. I haven't yet decided whether I'll keep it. If the audio was better then I could have used it as a small PMP but because of the low volume (even with headphones)... The speed and great screen considering its price are its main strenghts.
Included is the Omnia's Soundtester-program that Omnians use to tweak their handsets audio volume (by quite a bit I might say). I compared my omnia (before sending in for repair) to the Acer and the Omnia is not only much louder. The inbuild speaker produced better quality as well while playing this loud. I boosted volume with Coreplayer on mediafiles but it never matches the Omnia without distoring the sound. headphone output on the omnia is allmost on par as on my ancient iPod 60GB (this thing kills your ears definitly!) while the acer is no-more than whispering compared to both. Oddly enough call-quality wasn't so bad at all. Call-volume was reasonable (even in populated environments).
Thanks for the ppl who helped me out with regards to incall recording (the prime reason for sticking with WM) and to Steff (with info on his Torch program).
regards,
EPDM2BE
epdm2be said:
OK fella's
After my bluetooth headset wouldn't function on my omnia anymore I sped up my decisions. I finally took the plunge and went for the Acer F1. It's about the same price as a Nokia C6 and (from the intel gathered here 2way call-recording works on the F1).
My first impressions so far.
It looks nice. I haven't removed the stickers (yet) as I might return it if it doesn't work as wanted. The screen is very nice (for an TFT) and responds very well. Much better than the Omnia 1 (which is famous for its awfull screen). The device is notably snappy even with a screen resolution 4x times as high as on the Omnia. Other good things. It uses mini-usb to charge (though not every mini-usb cable can be used as I have discovered) and a separate audio-jack (unlike the omnia). So you can both charge and use the headphones, great. The FM radio seems to work without headphones plugged it?! The first time that I have seen this. The Acer dialer has NATIVE call recording. This is also the first I've seen on WM especially in such a userfriendly and logical way... right on the call-screen
Then there's the bad things.
The sound although good in quality, is very quiet compared to my Omnia. I admit that I tweaked that Omnia with some inbuild program. If ppl want to fiddle with that little program, I've included it as attachment. I strongly doubt it'll be of any use but it does seem to start-up. The camera is notoriously bad as everyone in here as already mentioned (compared to the omnia). Speakerphone is too low to be of any use. This unfortunately defies the use of that one program that I require (audio notes) to record calls since you can't properly hear them afterwards. Although the headphone-jack is on the right place (on mid-top) it's also too quiet to be of any use :-(.
Other things that I discovered when installing and using some software. I've installed SPB Mobile Shell (tried both 3.5.4 and 3.5.5) but whenever exit the camera-software, SPB MS returns in "change layout" mode (with the last widget, used before opening the cam-software, ready for removal or changing). I tried with both the cam-software in rom (3.003c) and Xakep TURBO camera to no avail. Very annoying. At one point I couldn't remove "Getting started" from today screen (WM Standard). But eventually I did manage to remove it (though I still have no idea what I prior did to make it happen. Again I tought this was due to SPB Mobile shell but since I could eventually remove it (while MS was running) it must have been something else. As of now, (after fooling around with Coreplayer, SPB Mobile shell, Vito's audio notes touch, a few games and utilities) whenver I use WM Standard today screen and try to open a picture (which gets neatly displayed on the pictures bar) it gives an error (file-associations seem to be ****ed up along the way). Again a minor hassle (like the "getting started" that wouldn't go away) but a hassle nonetheless :-(
Apart from the lousy camera (which i expected) and the low audio volume (which I didn't expect) this devices fares quite well. It definitly needs some kind of invisible shield (or other protection) for exterior protection as the shiny cover easily gets dirty. I haven't yet decided whether I'll keep it. If the audio was better then I could have used it as a small PMP but because of the low volume (even with headphones)... The speed and great screen considering its price are its main strenghts.
Included is the Omnia's Soundtester-program that Omnians use to tweak their handsets audio volume (by quite a bit I might say). I compared my omnia (before sending in for repair) to the Acer and the Omnia is not only much louder. The inbuild speaker produced better quality as well while playing this loud. I boosted volume with Coreplayer on mediafiles but it never matches the Omnia without distoring the sound. headphone output on the omnia is allmost on par as on my ancient iPod 60GB (this thing kills your ears definitly!) while the acer is no-more than whispering compared to both. Oddly enough call-quality wasn't so bad at all. Call-volume was reasonable (even in populated environments).
Thanks for the ppl who helped me out with regards to incall recording (the prime reason for sticking with WM) and to Steff (with info on his Torch program).
regards,
EPDM2BE
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Install one of my ROM's - Manila or Clean, they have enhanced Audio with SRS WOW HD drivers. Your Sound will be much better, louder and over the headphones you will get better sound quality.
The ROM found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615689 has a nicely-working call recording function. I am using it since last one week, and confirm it is a great ROM.
A screenshot is attached here...
Can you make a full review, i personally looked for a record calls solution. But that's not all. I would like to know for example how is battery life, bugs, smoothness.
If you can i appreciate.
Thanks.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA
ftatv said:
Can you make a full review, i personally looked for a record calls solution. But that's not all. I would like to know for example how is battery life, bugs, smoothness.
If you can i appreciate.
Thanks.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA
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that's only one-way recording.but in offical chinese ics rom for razr, it has two-way record.
and you can also take notes when calling.
but sadly.moto china won't release ics rom for atrix.
The ROM is quite fast overall, and I have not seen any bug or unruly behavior till now. Root Explorer, TiBU, Torch and a nice 'DSP Manager' is built in. DSP manager is like a system-wide equalizer, with which you can tweak the audio of Headset, Phone Speaker and Bluetooth device (independent of each other).
Recording is NOT one-way, it records the audio of BOTH parties simultaneously. The radio button (Start/Stop Recording) appears once the other party replies. I have boosted the Vocal (in DSP Manager) which results in good audio quality of the other party. The recordings are saved automatically once you hang up, in a folder "Voice" in the Phone memory.
Other features like Data Connection, WiFi, Fingerprint Scanner etc are working normally, without any hiccups etc. Subjectively, the battery life is like stock 2.3.4 (I have not run any test of it. 5-7% drain overnight).
Hope it helps.
padhan said:
The ROM is quite fast overall, and I have not seen any bug or unruly behavior till now. Root Explorer, TiBU, Torch and a nice 'DSP Manager' is built in. DSP manager is like a system-wide equalizer, with which you can tweak the audio of Headset, Phone Speaker and Bluetooth device (independent of each other).
Recording is NOT one-way, it records the audio of BOTH parties simultaneously. The radio button (Start/Stop Recording) appears once the other party replies. I have boosted the Vocal (in DSP Manager) which results in good audio quality of the other party. The recordings are saved automatically once you hang up, in a folder "Voice" in the Phone memory.
Other features like Data Connection, WiFi, Fingerprint Scanner etc are working normally, without any hiccups etc. Subjectively, the battery life is like stock 2.3.4 (I have not run any test of it. 5-7% drain overnight).
Hope it helps.
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An other question, it has Spanish? Thanks that helps a lot.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA
padhan said:
The ROM is quite fast overall, and I have not seen any bug or unruly behavior till now. Root Explorer, TiBU, Torch and a nice 'DSP Manager' is built in. DSP manager is like a system-wide equalizer, with which you can tweak the audio of Headset, Phone Speaker and Bluetooth device (independent of each other).
Recording is NOT one-way, it records the audio of BOTH parties simultaneously. The radio button (Start/Stop Recording) appears once the other party replies. I have boosted the Vocal (in DSP Manager) which results in good audio quality of the other party. The recordings are saved automatically once you hang up, in a folder "Voice" in the Phone memory.
Other features like Data Connection, WiFi, Fingerprint Scanner etc are working normally, without any hiccups etc. Subjectively, the battery life is like stock 2.3.4 (I have not run any test of it. 5-7% drain overnight).
Hope it helps.
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I tried that ROM but couldn't get any signal, cell or 3G. Are you in US? I was using the N_01.77.30P radio and couldn't get it to work. I like the tweaks and other options in this stock ROM.
this is interesting. is this 2way recording? thanks for your help.
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An other question, it has Spanish? Thanks that helps a lot.
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It doesn't seem to have Spanish... At least I did not find.
pcp135 said:
I tried that ROM but couldn't get any signal, cell or 3G. Are you in US? I was using the N_01.77.30P radio and couldn't get it to work. I like the tweaks and other options in this stock ROM.
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I am in India, and have flashed the modem avaiable in that thread (Chinese ROM thread in "Atrix General" section). I did not have any network or wifi related issue. It connected and worked well instantly.
@Chagla :- It records both outgoing as well as incoming calls (The radio button appears once the other party picks up). And it records YOUR voice AND the receipient's voice simultaneously---even when you are using bluetooth.
Hope it helps.
Seems like its using the "speakerphone hack"...?
padhan said:
The ROM is quite fast overall, and I have not seen any bug or unruly behavior till now. Root Explorer, TiBU, Torch and a nice 'DSP Manager' is built in. DSP manager is like a system-wide equalizer, with which you can tweak the audio of Headset, Phone Speaker and Bluetooth device (independent of each other).
Recording is NOT one-way, it records the audio of BOTH parties simultaneously. The radio button (Start/Stop Recording) appears once the other party replies. I have boosted the Vocal (in DSP Manager) which results in good audio quality of the other party. The recordings are saved automatically once you hang up, in a folder "Voice" in the Phone memory.
Other features like Data Connection, WiFi, Fingerprint Scanner etc are working normally, without any hiccups etc. Subjectively, the battery life is like stock 2.3.4 (I have not run any test of it. 5-7% drain overnight).
Hope it helps.
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Are there any news about call recording developing on any other popular Rom?
I've been using Pandora for awhile now...signed up for the Google Play Music All Access trial on June 30th to lock in the $7.99 price. I love many of the features...but the radio has been an utter failure for me, compared to Pandora.
The app itself, running on my S4, is quite good. It even does a lot better with my car's bluetooth than I expected...no explicit integration like Pandora, but it still works almost the same minus the onscreen song-time bar, cover art, and thumbs up/down buttons. It's not the app or phone that's failing me though...
I find that Pandora learns what I like very quickly. It takes only a few hours of listening and hitting thumbs up/down to teach it to play mostly songs I like.
...on the other hand, I find that All Access Radio does not seem to learn at all. In fact, I am getting the feeling that the thumbs up/down only changes what stations Google recommends I listen to...I spend more time hitting thumbs down on the myriad of random songs it throws at me than I do actually listening to songs I like.
It makes me miss Pandora and wonder if I'm not going to switch back once this trial ends and I have to pay for it...I assume it will get better but I'm really disappointed with the radio so far!
Anyone else experiencing the same? Thanks!
Agree completely. Was really looking forward to using this service like Pandora but it just doesn't work that well. A problem I have found is the radio playlist it does generate is far too small. During a typical work day, the radio could play the same song a hand full of times. If I wanted that, I would just listen to the radio.
It is still new and Google has been updating so we can only hope that Google keeps at it to improve the service.
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Agree completely. Was really looking forward to using this service like Pandora but it just doesn't work that well. A problem I have found is the radio playlist it does generate is far too small. During a typical work day, the radio could play the same song a hand full of times. If I wanted that, I would just listen to the radio.
It is still new and Google has been updating so we can only hope that Google keeps at it to improve the service.
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Yea the radio portion does seem to be lacking at the moment but I'm 100% positive it's still a work in progress for Google.
On the bright side I am enjoying Google Music. $7.99 is cheap for unlimited music and since it's off Google I feel like it will be more open then say Rhapsody.
Yep, same boat as you all.
Really hoping to see some improvements going forward or I may cancel my subscription.
Same as you guys, I have Pandora One and love the radio service, but the audio quality is pretty crappy compared to other things. I've been wanting to switch, and I was hoping All Access would be it. The audio quality is MUCH better, and it actually transmits song info to my car via A2DP - something Pandora doesn't. Remote control also works flawlessly with Play Music, whereas in Pandora it's pretty buggy for whatever reason. I have to hit "next" 3 or 4 times before it will switch tracks, whereas in Play Music it switches immediately.
But, the All Access radio service just sucks at this point. I'll probably try it again when it's matured a bit.
Thanks guys - glad to hear others are disappointed with the radio. Several Google searches yielded no discussions about the poor radio service!
I'm quite confident that Google is putting a lot of effort into this and it will only get better. Meanwhile they've probably convinced me to hang around in the meantime for the $7.99 early-adopter price...I guess I can just pay for both GPMAA and Pandora or go with Pandora free for awhile...
I agree that the radio is limited.. but the amount of music offered is pretty freakin dope. It may take an hour or two's work once every couple/few months to keep an updated playlist on what you're feeling.. but the amount to choose from makes it worth it to me. netflix for music. we were all thinkin it.
I just switched over to All Access from Pandora and I have to say I like it a lot better. It may not learn what I like but I can pick any song I want and skip and reorder my playlist. Pandora just played the same stuff over and over too much for me, some days it would play stuff I liked and others it played every song I hated. Another thing that is a HUGE plus for me is the audio quality on All Access, Pandora just sounds like crap through my car stereo. Google sounds better on just my front 3.5" speakers than Pandora does with the 6x9's in the back playing. i'm not sure how much more data Google will be using(my guess is a lot) but I'm not too worried about that since I get 10GB a month.