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[Acer Iconia A500] Cheasy123:
If you rely on this device pretty heavily, and you still want to get ICS when it comes out, I would just recommend flashing a custom ROM now that is known to be pretty stable. like you suggested, Thor's ROM seems to be a great one. It definitely improves the speed of the tablet and I have yet to come across any bugs that would inhibit my everyday use. Then, once developers have worked out a ROM for a relatively stable version of ICS, you shouldn't have any trouble switching to that and not worrying about the OTA updates.
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Well, if you're familiar with all that, then you already know how to flash an OEM ROM and would know you already knew how to do it. :p
[Acer Iconia A500] blucmal:
can be a bit of a pain going back to stock ota updates. Depends on availability of your devices localized stock rom.( or being able to backup stock rom first). Took me about 5 days to find the right files and steps to get ota working again. Didnt help that i am a total newbie, the iconia is my first android device never flashed anything before except a pc bios. Do your research first and make sure you can go back instead of getting stuck. Here is a link to get you started http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1155664 :-) another thing when you go back to stock you also go to the back of the line in the update queue as well. I was on 3.2.1 went back to 3.1 got ota updates up to 3.2 but have not recieved 3.2.1 update again yet cheers.
[Acer Iconia A500] davanw:
Now THAT is very interesting. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] bomczz:
Hello, can i have bricked kennel on my sensation xe with rom ARHD 3.6.7 ?

Im using faux kennel now. I dont know if i should use bricked kennel because i hear that bricked is better for battery.
[HTC Sensation] EddyOS:
Try it and see, just make a nandroid backup first
[HTC Sensation] whynot66:
Thought it was a typo but it's not......... Kernel.......
[HTC Sensation] bomczz:
:p Sorry Im new to this stuff :D
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
You need to flash stock kernel before flashing Bricked, very important!!
[HTC Sensation] Joshhedge:
Never have before and its never done any harm...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dave2metz:
Happy thanksgiving XDA! Thanks for all of the hard work everyone puts towards this site on a daily basis. Much appreciated...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
Thank y'all! :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mikeyinid:
Yes yes, happy Thanksgiving to all!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Reviewers:
Happy thanksgiving & have a blessed day .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] movieaddict:
happy thanksgiving!! i just posted a happy thanksgiving to all my xda friends on google+ too
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] OuncE718:
I hope everyone is fortunate enough to enjoy a nice hot meal with their family, friends, lover etc. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wingtytn:
you to sir or maam and to the rest of u guys out there in xda land
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] quest4fire:
Happy thanksgiving to all. When you are eating pumpkin pie think about the Ice Cream Sandwich you will be having at Christmas dinner! Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ItsDace:
Happy Thanksgiving guys.
[Defy General] sUpErwHoO:
hey,

this thread is directed mainly at the devs, please tell us how exactly you build custom roms so that we can try and lend a hand later maybe.

i want to make a tutorial on this later so if you guys could give us detailed explanations or even links and how tos.

hopefully you guys will support!

right now downloading android kitchen and dont know any coding or what i have to do with it but i hope with the defy devs support we all can learn something!

cheers guys!

Tutorial1
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LR07:
Hi, i just flashed the ICS alpha 6 to my capitavte and im trying to mount my sd to my computer but when i plug it in, i get no options to choose mass storage and etc. Anybody know how to fix this?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornjamerican:
Make sure usb debugging is checked.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LR07:
nothing happens when i check the debugging
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b-eock:
ICS removes the USB feature of the phone, you have to mount in Recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hamoor:
Hello xda fellas!

Am looking for the best headphones for the galaxy nexus but first i want to ask is it worth it to buy such headphones on a mere smartphone? Is it gonna make any major difference between it and the stock headphones?

If yes then what do you suggest me to buy??? Ive heard about the sennheiser HD650, what do you think about it???

Oh one more thing, what is external DAC?? Does galaxy nexus support it??is it gonna make any difference in sound quality??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Backo23:
I'm thinking to buy SMS audio;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pnnorth:
It's worth getting a decent pair of sound isolating headphones. I currently use ultimate ears but also have a pair of Sennheiser's which are great (and cheaper!)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rob6raham:
Earphones or headphones?

I have some Sennheiser earphones for my Creative Zen X-Fi so I use them. They make everything sound better and you can pick a pair up for £30-50.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hamoor:
Headphones but i may think about earphones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hamoor:
May i ask what is sms audio??? (:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pnnorth:
Sorry, I was talking about earphones
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Balthazar B:
Does anyone know whether the Klipsch Control app that ships with their S4A IEMs is compatible with the Nexus Galaxy? I know there were issues with the GSII.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rokfor2000:
I actually think stock earphones are quite good. Do you have the phone already? If not I would wait and test the stock ones before spending even more money. If you have Nexus already then I'm just curious what you don't like about them?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hamoor:
I like the stock earphones but i wanted to take it to the next level to see if those expensive ear/headphones really worth it or not
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spences10:
What's your budget? I would recommended Sennheiser IE8s to anyone that's willing to listen excellent for the price
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mklass:
I have beats solo's and they dont seem to be no where near as loud as they are on my iPhone.. Pretty gutted about it to be honest :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oscillik:
the Galaxy Nexus can drive my AIAIAI TMA-1 headphones brilliantly. The Nexus S wasn't able to push them very well, but the Galaxy Nexus sounds great with these headphones.

For the record, these headphones have 40mm drivers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Backo23:
A first-class audio headphone and accessories brand, SMS Audio, LLC is dedicated to improving the way people experience music. SMS Audio combines technology, function and style to bring the highest caliber of sound, comfort and fashion to every product;-)

I cant add link yet but try smsby50.com ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grenademasta:
I have the Klipsch Image S4A earphones and they are great. They have a very good rating from buyers at Amazon. They have the newer model for Android phones.

Regular has dropped down to $63

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE...LPT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322259436&sr=8-1

Android phone model is $99.

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Headp...KO1C/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1322259481&sr=8-9
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Balthazar B:
Asked earlier in this thread, but if you have a GN already, does the Klipsch Control app work properly with it???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Proyoyo:
You can't get wrong with IE8. Been using one since last year & the quality is the best that I've ever come across. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sloppy1:
skull candy ,,,,,,,,,the sound from them pure quality,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nebucatnetzer:
I can recommend this one.

Sennheiser HD25-1 II

They are very clear and exact. They give you out what you put in. So nothing for low quality files.

Sure from a design point of few they are not awesome but the sound is very good.

The good thing about them is that they have a very good isolation so if you're using the public transport a lot you will love them.

Another good point is that you can easily replace every single piece and they are very adjustable so it fits nice to your head.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BlackHoleSlam:
I just got bob Marley ear buds from stapes for 40 bucks and they sound awesome I have skull candies but they always fall out of my ears
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arimus:
We are talking what is the best here ? how about the Sony MDR-EX1000 Earphones, they are 5 Benjamin's though

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...&storeId=10151&langId=-1&partNumber=MDREX1000
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Looks like some other rappers teamed up to battle Dre and his Beats line...

: grabs popcorn :
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BFirebird101:
Beats by dre. Yes they're over priced, but hot damn they're amazing
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Superfrag:
JH16 Pro. I love them to bits, and it works wonderfully well with a good amount of phones.

It will burn a huge hole in your wallet. :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oscillik:
Beats by Dre are, at best, £40 headphones masquerading as £150+ ones, purely because of branding.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hamoor:
I never liked beats headphones.

Yeah they are pumpin the bass to crazy levels which is nice for some hip hop but for any other kind of music it is just mediocre.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djcr33p:
Anyone tried the Sennheiser MM100s? Bluetooth headphones. They look/sound awesome and thinkin of gettin some for my New Galaxy Nexus....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spiralz:
dead right there....

for all the best info google "headfi"

external dac = digital to analogue converter, you would need to output usb digital from the GN to an external DAC/headphone amp but i doubt the GN will do digital audio over usb.

when u start spending over £100 the limitation in audio quality will the DAC in the phone to be honest...

my 2p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rosswaa:
Beats suck for sound, they went the iPod route and made something that's just OK and marketed it really well to boost sales

Unless there's a line out then there's not much point spending loads but senns are good I had a few pairs of shure but don't last long, you could try akgs?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] snapilica2003:
I have only one recommendation to make: Sennheiser PX200-IIi (http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headsets_mobile_music_504163).

The "i" is because they also have a mic and control for play/pause/ff/rw/answer/hangup and you can just get the PX200-II if you don't like that.They're not cheap and the first 50h sound like crap (never had a pair of headphones that changed so much during burn-in) but after the burn-in OMG do they sound amazing!!!

They are only beaten in quality by it's brother PX100-IIi (http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headsets_mobile_music_504162). They are basically the same but the 200's are closed type and the 100's are open type. If you want to listen on the subway or outside in general you want the closed ones, it gives better isolation for you and for the people near you. But if this is not a problem, the 100's are more warm and with an overall better sound.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tossero:
Sennheiser MM 550
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wendellc:
get some customs
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shoobiedoobiiwhompwop:
budget but REALLY good for the price -meelectronics m6p > hands down!

m11p+ > klipsch s4 & nuforce ne-7m

yes the > means better than.

enjoy

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] d3rutat:
Asking for headphone suggestions won't get you nowhere. This matter is so subjective, it's hard to decide from other people's opinions.

That being said, i'm going to try to narrow it down for you a little bit.

I would first want to decide on the form-factor. There are two main forms there, over-the-ear headphones (or cans as they are called) and in-ear-monitor (or IEM) which fit inside your ear. Choosing between the two is just a matter of personal preference, as both can sound the same. I've personally went for IEM as i find them easier to carry around and they look better for me.

Second, you must decide on your budget. If money ain't a thing, then by all means, get some custom IEMs or some expensive cans, but since you're asking here i guess that's not the case. Therefore, i can only make one suggestion:

A decent pair of headphones starts at above 100 EUR. Anything lower will most likely not bring any discernable improvement. Now, since a 100+ investment is not a small amount of money, i recommend, whichever way you take, (cans or IEMs) to get ones that have a replaceable cable. Simply put, your headphone will surely outlast your cables, which will break, tangle, snap etc., and you'll be stuck with a worthless pair of earphones that cannot be repaired.

If you're going for IEMs i would recommend taking a look at Shure SE series. The entry model SE215 sells for around 100 EUR and sounds really good compared to the stock ones. They also come with replaceable cables.

If you want more you can also upgrade to the higher end models, but to be honest, it's not worth the money. I bought the SE215 and SE535 and the difference between them is so small it's not worth 200 EURO's...

Regarding a DAC, i haven't gotten mine yet, but from what i've read, on high sensitivity IEM's such as Shure's the improvement is not so big as on low sensitivity headphones (such as cans). A good cheap DAC would be Fiio E17.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wookaru:
I would agree that the stock headphones are actually pretty nice and sound fairly good, as far as freebees go.

I do have one set of expensive AKG cans that I love and sound great connected to any device (including this phone) but they are bulky, so they rarely leave my house and don't get a whole lot of use.

My recommendation would be, if you like the stock headphones, save your money and stick with those, especially if you are looking for something you will be wearing around a lot. That way you won't have to worry about loosing/damaging your expensive audio equipment when you are on the go. Worst case scenario, you drop/step on/break your ear buds and you are only out $20ish instead of $100.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sweeny Russ:
The stock headphones are complete crap if you care even a little about sound. They are hollow and lifeless. They are wonderful for walking the dogs because I can still hear traffic, but for the gym and the lawn I use the skull candy titans and I think for the price you can't beat them. They are a little bass heavy, but they do not short on highs and mids. I think they're like $40 in the states. Just be careful you have the volume turned down before you put these in your ears, they can make you deaf. By comparison I have Sennheiser IE60's that are amazing, but honestly I paid $199.99 plus shipping and except for relaxing around the house I'm afraid to use them for anything. So I say go with the Skull Candy Titans, I was very impressed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sofia-captivate:
Klipsch s4 end of story. Best earbuds
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sofia-captivate:
100000 agree all these 3 ear buds gets lots of awesome reviews and love.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bpm2000:
Maybe its because I'm coming from the N1 but the audio is nice for a phone. Been using the Sleek SA6 with it and it sounds pretty good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] The Nexus Project:
Beats Tours are hands down the best in ear headphones on the market

Sent from my i9250 (GSM) Galaxy Nexus.

Phazenine@Twitter
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ninkul:
I really, really don't want to bump this thread since you already just necromanced it but i'm a snobby audiophile and i'm going to say no. You're really better off with any other in-ear monitor from a brand reputable for sound quality and not fashion. The Tours aren't bad but there's much better for money.

www.head-fi.org

See: In-Ear Monitor Forum
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kvizz:
lol...

no.

worst headphones for its buck.

if you want to fit in the fad then go for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rosswaa:
....... just leave
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mgibson713:
I use the Klipsch Image S4A. Only about $99 and way better audio quality than any other in-ear that I have used, which includes Bose and Beats, the latter being by far the worst price/performance.

The Image S4A are the same as the S4 but come with in-line controls, which are controlled by a Klipsch app you download from the market.

Love them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] davidstech11:
If you like Klipsch S4 the X10(i) are a nice step up. They used to be about $350 but have come down some. These sound great. For in-ear, I also have Beats, Bose and the stock that came with it. But hands down my Bose and X10 sound better than the stock. For over the ear, I got the Beats Pro which are built really well and solid. The sound is fine. No complaints.

Of course there's a whole bunch of options out there. A lot of great sounding and not so great sounding choices. There's something for everyone though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] psycho2097:
One more vote for the image s4. i bought these in Jan,2011 for 80$(very steep considering all my earlier headphones were <20$). Havent regretted it once. They sound somewhat better on my Galaxy S than my GN, but its pretty good nonetheless. Only downside is, these will spoil you for life on headphones,nothing below 100$ beats these. NOTHING.

Even if you were not an audiophile b4, you will be after owning these!!

I use a m6p-bk as backup and a cheap JVC harx500 for my laptop/tv(freakishly long cable).

---------- Post added at 02:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:09 PM ----------

is the sms street by50 any good or just bloated overpriced **** like the beats ones?How about the soul sl99? i m lookin 2 replace my s4....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babymatteo:
WTF? Are you serious? I think anything BEATS is crap. I returned my set of Detox BEATS because i thought they'd sound better than my Sennheiser HD598...but hell naw! The Detox sounded like butt.

Headphones: Sennheiser > Beats

Earbuds: Shure SE535 > anything
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dictate:
I'm a huge fan of Etymotic for overall accuracy. Those who enjoy heavy bass may not like them, and the depth in which most of their IEMs insert can also be invasive at first. They are, hands down, the best passive isolating IEMs I've ever used.

I use the HF2s with Monster supertips (Probably the only thing I'd ever buy Monster branded) for better fit, however I also have experience with the older ER6is. I may be picking up a pair of MC5s to demo as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] psycho2097:
Any help here?

Is the sms street by50 any good or just bloated overpriced **** like the beats ones?How about the soul sl99/49? i m lookin 2 replace my s4....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pwnasaurus:
Are you kidding me? The stock earphones are absolute ****. What don't I like about the them? The sound quality is absolutely abysmal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babymatteo:
If you're looking for a good upgrade for your s4's, go with the s10i. You won't regret it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] d-iivil:
Shure's 525, use them at my work and off-work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kalavere:
A lot of people on Amazon would disagree. I've played with some Beats headphones and Ill be honest, I think it's all hype.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bhagiratha:
Those are the ones I use. They might be inexpensive, but they are very powerful. Great bass and clear sound clarity.

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HA-FX1X-Xtreme-Xplosives-Ear/dp/B004M8SAJ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334682131&sr=8-1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] j.go:
I love my ER6is. Considering they're one of the best bang-for-buck earphones around, I'm surprised they aren't mentioned more often. But I suspect people like me who prefer the clean flat response of etymotic are more of an exception than the rule.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bbbacon:
For In-Ear-Monitors, I will have to put in another vote for Etymotics. I have a pair of the ER6's and a pair of the ER4P's. Both offer excellent sound quality and great isolation.

For Open Cans, my vote has to go to Grado. I have a set of SR80's that I use at work. At home I have a pair of 325i's that are fantastic as well, but I use them with an external DAC and home built tube amp. I have yet to pair the 325i's with my GN, although I have a 1/4" to 1/8" converter in case I have the "need". As with all open cans, there is absolutely NO isolation for you or your neighbors on public transportation.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babymatteo:
Also another good one i've tried are the Bowers & Wilkins C5. Rich overall sound clarity.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dictate:
I think jumping from the nice flat and accurate etys to colorful grados would be a bit of a change. Hell, going from my hf2s to my hd555s is a huge difference. Definitely want to try some grados, however, they can be a bit difficult to find in Canada.

Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] psycho2097:
so i cheaped out, but got a decent deal nonetheless. MEElectronics cc51 for 29.99 @ Newegg(deal going on, regular price is 49.99). These are reportedly excellent earphones, with pretty good bass n awesome ceramic construction, with inline remote and mic. Deal valid till 18th Apr(today). I read a lot of reviews on these, sound quality is purportedly better than the s4(supposedly, i dont think anything can be better! :D) and on par with shure se215s. Get it while still hot.

Plus i have 2 day shoprunner!!! WIN!:):):):)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] question.com:
Lmao at beats being the best on the market. Wow

I'm currently using the a jays one+ so far so good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anfozy:
+1 meelectronics! U didnt cheap out! U just got more MORE bang for your buck, for their prices i reccomend them to all my friends

This! Im really surprised the amount of people on xda that truly believe the beats hype i mean for the money those things demand and the sound that comes out? Absolutely not worth it

Majority of the time i see swag kids just wearing beats around their neck like an accessory not even using them
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] norm12:
You mean they do other stuff too?!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anfozy:
did i say other stuff? ...i said majority of the time, shall i elaborate? sitting on the bus staring out the window with the beats around their neck - i see this all the time on the way to work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackdesp:
you are absolutely right.

i have sennheiser hd239 for office (+ home) and cx300-II for street. i think this is the best combo for a phone. hd239 is great without an amp or dac. you will be amazed when you hear the mids which didn't hear before with your fancy beats :)