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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] 309041291a:
Apollo has been out for a while now and used as default media player on MANY ROMs. I admit, there are a few new features. But... From the older CM music player this feels like a downgrade. There are a lot less customization... In our actual settings panel now all we have is a theme setting coming from like 20 categories... AND it still takes up 30 MB of RAM whereas Google Music takes up 6-8 MB. I was expecting a lot more from Apollo... Hopefully if the app ever gets updated it will be A LOT better...

What do you guys think?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] khaerkool:
yeah . agree . i more prefer the stock music player :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Nezys:
It's APOLLO..not APPOLO!

Inviato dal mio GT-I9000 con Tapatalk 2
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Jac0verflow:
Agree, I don't like it at all, unfortunately.

Worst thing (to me) is the cover art grabbing, man it's so disappointing...

I did froze Apollo in almost every rom I used so far, think I'm going with Google Play Music.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Shadowfox993:
I can agree, google music is always my stock app. I always go in and delete the apollo app... But since i started running aokp it dosent come with any music players pre installed. :highfive:
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] g1user101:
It sucks and is the same as Google music. Miui music player rocks!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] 309041291a:
MIUI takes up 25 MB of RAM (+ a little more because of its' own equalizer). I've tried it, its got features but I like the look up Apollo/Play Music better.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jojoost:
It sucks. I prefer doubleTwist
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] LGIQEXPO:
My stock is 90% of the time, the stock Google Music. I think it is just great and I love having everything integrated to the cloud instantly (Even for me as a Canadian ;) ) But the Appollo app was a large disappointment. Not only did I find a lot of glitches and poor performance but it is not anything new either. Google Music, True, is not full featured but it with great ease gets the job done. My second choice is hands down MIUI Music, because the app is silky smooth! Fast, functional and wonderfully designed and featured. I would use it 24/7 if only it could sync to the cloud some how.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] JavaJunkay:
Tried it once, delete it every time I see it on a ROM. Devs should understand that people won't accept other players because most of us are used to the default one from stock versions of Android.

I also use Google Music.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Hui_Lan:
I agree, I prefer MIUI music or TTPod
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] paul96:
Hopefully it will eventually be my main music player but for now I'm still. using poweramp:)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] stevepwolf:
is there any other music players that will play google music from the cloud?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] nitrix:
No. As far as i know google hasn't released the code for google music to 3rd party yet.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] james300:
this always freeze ,force close
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] 309041291a:
Mine doesn't freeze or force close. Mine just has hitters when closing certain apps every so often. What in really upset about is the lack of features. The old CMplayer had more stuff in it than this one does.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Rantanplan1980:
Delete Apollo application data via titanium backup, problem should be gone.

Gesendet von meinem Nexus S mit Tapatalk 2
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jeremy112683:
Personally I have never liked any of the music players. Good thing sprint is unlimited data cause I'm sticking to internet radio
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] 309041291a:
If Apollo ever updated to a more stable release this would probably be the best player available. Well... given you add 1-3 more features like the older CM player. I love the widget. For that reason alone I can't ditch it. Yes it's a stupid reason, but it looks great on my home screen.

Nexus S. (GSM i9020a)

Paranoid Epsilon 1.2(1.992 - 4.1.1)

Marmite Kernel (4.4.5 - Bedalus)

Smartassv2 (1200/200)

Deep Idle (Off - Deadline)

BLX (98 - Inverted Apps)

Black Exodus (Stock Voltage)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] mattia.b89:
imho, it's complicated

or better too much and not ordered "way" to select a track/surf through your collection
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lurtis:
I always delete it from rom be4 flashing. I don't like the ui at all...and every other player gets my album art right but apollo has the same image for 10 albums. Its kinda quirky trying to seek through songs with the dragging although that could just be the experience on this phone

Sent from my Rasbean rocket.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] any0852:
I agree too. And dspmanager cracks music when skip track...
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] 309041291a:
PowerAMP for life!

Nexus S (GSM i9020a)

Paranoid Android (2.1.8 - 4.1.2)

Marmite Kernel (5.0 - Bedalus))

Ondemmand (Screen On) (800/100)

Ondemmand (Screen Off) (400/100)

Deep Idle (N/A - CFQ)

BLX (98 - Inverted Apps)

Black Exodus (Stock Voltage)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] akshayf:
You guys should try TTPOD from play store
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Lessaj:
I like the Apollo app. So far that I've seen it's the only music player that "ducks" the audio when I get a notification. All the other ones pause it for a moment, and I hate that.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] eskargoz:
AMP (beta)

Check out this music player:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=another.music.player&hl=fr

(still in beta)

It is very lightweight with a holo theme.

Does anyone know why apollo is not available on the playstore anymore ?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Ron Overdrive:
There was a complaint made by some company that Apollo infringes on something of their regarding the fetching of lyrics.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] hummer010:
As long as you like portrait mode.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] eskargoz:
Omich

Ok thanks.

I have found the player I was hoping for:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5vbWljaHNvZnQucGxheWVyIl0.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Jhyrachy:
R: Apollo Music Player, Disappointment?

I'm the only one who use Songbird?

It's stable, light and practise.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] hp420:
What we need is a 3rd party app that uses google music. If they can do it for windows phone, they can do it for android too!!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] lurtis:
There's no api available. I think there would be a ton if people could build for that
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] hp420:
Yes, you're right...google hasn't released any source code. But they've still managed to accomplish it with windows phone apps, so it should still be possible with android I would think.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] xdwxrd:
I'm sure I'm in the minority here but the fact that Apollo et al refuse to play back ALAC files really irks me. Neutron 4 lyf.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] SemiGamer:
Argh so I'm following these guides to the letter and I still can't get this to work.

I've got everything installed correctly , I change the Master address for the controller on my PC, everything goes fine up until I unplug the controller from the PC and hit the Power button on the controller for it to pair with my phone. all 4 lights just flash on the controller and eventually go off and do nothing. Now while that happens, the phone says "Client connected:1" like its suppose to. But the controller is not connected and will not do anything at all.

I than plug it back into the computer and it seems whenever I unplug it, the master change doesn't save and it goes back to its default BT address.

I'm assuming the problem is because the master won't stick OR that's just because the controller isn't connecting to the device so it resets itself to its last known use? Thing is, the controller is brand new and has never been used on a PS3 since I don't own one.

Anyone have any insight on this? Spent $35 for the controller and another $2 for the app and can't use it at the moment :/

NOTE: My phone is the sprint GSIII despite what my sig says due to build.prop changes :P

EDIT: the compatibility checker indicated its compatible.

Do I need a USB OTG cord to connect it for the controllers first time being synced to a device maybe? Don't have a ps3 to connect it to unfortunately.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] tjb433:
little bump, i have no useful information other than i read there was a way to pair the 2 using only the phone, not sure where i saw it tho, maybe on a youtube video on setting up sixaxis?

Im very interested to see if this works, as i want very badly to play n64 and other games on my projector with the mhl adapter, :D instead of having to use the usb for the controller, i would try it but don't own a sixaxis controller atm.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] sleepy13909:
I did it with the otg cable with out a pc took me a minute to get but it worked. so I unplugged it. It is now wireless so I tried to Play dead trigger and a couple of other games and the controls wouldn't work right I was able to control the phone from the ps3 controller but no games and with the controller plugged in via otg cable games worked great
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] mastarifla:
I have the AT&T version but I am sure they both work the same way.

Make sure you grab the correct bluetooth address from your phone, says it at the bottom of the phone in the app.

Then download the drivers and sixaxis pair tool application on the PC, make sure they are installed! Grab your PS3 dualshock controller and connect it to your PC. It should go through installing the drivers/making sure you have them installed, once its complete your current controllers master will be shown at the top. You need to change it so that it reads the same as your mobile phones address.

Once that is complete go back to your phone, open up the program and start the driver, now hold the ps button until you see it sync, if it isn't syncing then you have a problem with the address of either your phone or controller.

Or...

You can actually make a cheap OTG cable yourself with stuff you probably have laying around the house. All you need is an USB extender cable and a micro USB cable, along with some wire and a soldering kit.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1076767
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] Heylookitsbret:
When I used the app with my nexus s I had to use the computer tool, now with the galaxy all I had to do was plug it in with an otg cable, pair, and make sure you change the input method. Now I just start the app, press start on the app turn the controller on and it pairs instantly.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] SemiGamer:
Yeah I got everything down but for some reason the controller isn't saving the master change. As soon as I unplug it from the PC after changing it, it goes right back to its default master. I continue to press the button on it anyway to pair with my phone and my phone said Client connected: 1 like its suppose to, but the controller lights just keep flashing another 5 seconds and it shuts off.

Assuming the master change isn't working. Tried both the new and old .exe's on the dev's site for the PC pair tool. :/

So if I get an OTG cord, I can do the initial pair with that and than it will pair wirelessly from there on out or I have to always use it with the cord that way?

Thanks guys.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] nonmindo:
enjoy, skip to 3min mark, he also explains how to get the controller to work with games that don't have controller support

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[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] SemiGamer:
Isn't a valid link :(

EDIT: got the link to work after all, and god its so easy with a OTG cable... hahah. Guess that's my best bet since this thing keeps being so stubborn about saving the master change when I do it on the PC. -.-
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] GoogleFan:
Ironically I tried the to pair the ps3 tool yesterday too.While the compatibility tester says it works yet I can't pair.I changed the Bluetooth address and installed the driver it just doesn't work.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] SemiGamer:
Ah sorry to hear that, glad I'm not alone though.. :P Overnighted a otg cable since I don't have the parts needed to make my own haha
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] mastarifla:
Have you tried using another PC program like MotionJoy? Downloading their drivers to see if you can change the master address with it instead? That would be my next suggestion if you are having issues with the master not sticking, obviously the best option would be to connect it to a PS3 first to make sure you at least have a default master.

If this doesn't work let me now, I'll try to think up some other ways before you have to purchase a cable to make it work.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] SemiGamer:
Yeah I tried motion joy and the controller works great wired to the computer (Works on the PC I mean) but I don't have a Bluetooth adapter for my PC to pair it with unfortunately.

Note that whenever I sync the controller to MotionJoy, I'm unable to use that USB port with SixaxisPairTool because MotionJoy drivers were installed with that port and motionjoy instantly picks it up and makes it unrecognizable to the sixaxistool program (Uninstalling motionjoy solves this) but just thought I'd throw it out there.

I clicked BluetoothPair in motionjoy and the BT address shows different than the one Sixaxistool shows, when I choose Custom Master or whatever it says and type in my phones, it "changes" it on the screen and says it changed, I than unplug it from the PC and start the app on the phone, Press the PS button on the controller and the 4 lights blink, the phone says Client connected:1, but the lights all keep blinking and than shut off. If pressed again the blink than turn off. I than connect it back to the PC and the BT address is shown as the default one from before I choose custom.

Pretty much the Change Master only stays while its connected to the PC, soon as I unplug it the master resets. I verified that by changing it, closing the programs (Both motionjoy and sixaxistool, at separate times of course during their own individual attempts) and than reopen either program and it shows what I changed it to still. But like I said as soon as the cord comes out it resets.

Sorry for the wall of text, just trying to provide as much info as I can. I ordered a cable but that can always come in handy anyway and I'd like to see if we could still solve this without one maybe to save some cash for anyone that has this problem in the future ya know! :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] mastarifla:
I know there was an issue with MotionJoy with having to put the address in "backwards" before it paired, I don't know if that was fixed or if that is still an issue. It's odd that it works fine when you plug it in to the PC but once you try wireless, it resets... I guess it's because you have yet to use the controller AS a bluetooth device, it has always been a wired connection. So you either have to pair it with a ps3, or with another bluetooth device.

Maybe you should just wait on the cable haha :P
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] SemiGamer:
Hahah yeah I pulled enough of my hair out and gave in on the cord :P thanks for trying though! I agree its probably related to being a new unused controller.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] SemiGamer:
Argh okay got the cord. Controller works fine as a game pad. Works flawlessly on ShadowGun and Dead trigger which both have game pad function built in.

Can not get it to connect via Bluetooth still..

Tried exactly what the video showed and such.

Only thing I can think of is the controller could possibly be dead? Which I doubt because all the trouble shooting I've been doing (Connected to PC for an hour trying to get motion joy to go, connected to my phone the past 15min, I even plugged the USB into my wall adapter for my phone to see if it charged. Lights just blink than go off after like 5minutes. That mean its charged or what? Don't have a ps3, does it need one to charge? :/
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] kronium:
Is this an OEM Sony Controller? Chinese fakes aren't going to work. Same thing with Wii remote clones.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] SemiGamer:
I think its OEM? How would I go about checking?

It was this one:

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015AARJI/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1341986008&sr=8-1

But it wasn't the Amazon seller by default when I got it, it was a seller named Wireovia, they've got 4.8 stars with 3559 ratings so I didn't really think much of them being fakes? Price was $39 though I don't see them in the list of sellers now, but they were default before.

Also the controller didn't come with a cord, is that a sign of a fake or is that the same with Sony's official?

EDIT: Well crap. I was looking at "How to spot a fake" guides and they mention two definite ways of telling, one being the battery inside is different and another being there is no screw under the sticker on the back on the official, whereas the fakes have a screw under there.

Now mine has what looks to be a screw without a screwable head on it under the sticker. Maybe the new fakes have the head of the screws taken off because they knew it gave it away? Idk. Going to take it apart tomorrow and see the battery.

Anyone know if its possible to return an opened item? Purchased June 29th received it on July 3rd. It came with an amazon lable saying "Returning is easy, go to our website blah blah blah" but mentioned it being unopened. Hmm..
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] kronium:
Call Amazon's 800 number and tell them this isn't a genuine controller, and is giving you pairing difficulties. You don't have to say what kind. Ha ha. You should get your money back no problem.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] phzi:
Can others on the Canadian gsiii variants download the Sixaxis app from the market? Play thinks it's not compatible with my device (d2can / rogers).
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] GoogleFan:
I remember from before this app had issues working on devices running sense or touchwiz ui and I had problems with it on my stock vibrant and sgs2 but it runs well on aosp based roms.so today I flashes aokp r3 and low and behold it works now! Played

Dead trigger flawlessly earlier.T-Mobile sgs3 btw.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] adubhb4:
I love mine but im not hard to please when it comes to new phones lol. List some good apps for me to download for my s3
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] x_SCOS_x_ELITE:
Phone is great for me, only problem is sprints horrible service
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] SuperBMR:
I am loving it so far. It was a switch coming from the large screen of the Note. But it is so much faster and smoother.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] dave2metz:
I'm diggin it.. I think my expectations were too high though. I guess that's what happens when the phone is talked about 6 months in advance. I came from the T- Mobile Galaxy S2 which received the official ICS updated only a couple weeks before the Galaxy S3 was released. Plus the development with ROM's was starting to take off.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] sinichi21:
Woops deleted disregard
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] LuRock:
Best phone I ve ever used! I'm enjoying it so much I'm not in a hurry to flash any roms yet:D only addition I've made to stock is the keyboard. The Samsung keyboard was driving me crazy. ICS keyboard is the best in my opinion even if it don't have a swipe feature. I was worried that it was gonna feel cheap and slippery in my hands but Sammy did a good job cause its the best thing I've ever held in my hands,:rolleyes: well one of the best:D definitely glad I got the white hot color, so.. sexy! And also it represents my Home Team Champs!

White Hot! GS3
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] justin860:
What does this have to do with themes and apps? Wrong section....
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Serious_Beans:
Great phone... Build quality isn't so bad. I like it. Only thing I can't stand about the phone is touchwiz lol.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] GoogleFan:
This phone is garbage.I'm so mad I passed up a cliq for this crap.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] msd24200:
Exactly
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] pezlomd:
The phone is great! Not a huge step up from the s2 but the 2gb of ram is def working for me. I underclocked just a bit and my battery is great! Also flashed capturbo rom and ics domination and I am in love!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stondec:
It's okay. I also have the SGSII and the Galaxy Nexus. The SGSIII is by no means a big improvement over either.

The software experience and design of the Galaxy Nexus makes it the most enjoyable to use of them all.

I think Samsung only defaced the ICS UI with their butt ugly TouchWiz UI (which I've been able to cover up for the most part with Apex launcher).

Most of the touted new features (besides the camera) of the SGSIII are pretty much gimmicks and don't even really work. S Voice is horrendous and should be deleted. The most useful one is probably smart call but it's only a hit or miss.

Overall the SGSIII is a stellar phone but I was expecting much more. I'm really left wanting more.

My 3 most frustrating issues with it are the horrendous battery life on T-mobile USA (also the battery takes an eternity to charge), and the freaking middle hardware button instead of the software button that's supposed to come with ICS. This detracts significantly from my experience with this phone and lastly, the freaking auto brightness is useless (and you can't use the phone in direct sunlight)

I would definitely return this phone if not for the 32GB storage with micro SD support and the zero shutter lag camera. Samsung you really performed way below expectation . I was expecting much more from the king.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] cmay119:
I love it! I came from the Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy S) though, so it was like a night and day difference between the two.

Same as another poster, I quickly installed the vanilla ICS keyboard, as I've never liked the Sammy keyboards. I'm not a swipe user, so I didn't lose out by moving to it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stondec:
what, are you smoking dehydrated engine oil?

---------- Post added at 10:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:02 PM ----------

You may want to try swiftkey keyboard. It's definitely the best. There's a trial version to help you get a feel for it and decide if it's for you.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] lordmorphous:
This is my first Samsung phone, I came from a Dell Streak. I am 100% impressed with this phone. Couldn't be happier with it! I am of course looking forward to the inevitable Jelly Bean development...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] TechSilver13:
I came from the s2 and this phone is better in all aspects. At stock the s2 was garbage. The UI was the same as gingerbread and that's awful. The s3 is way snappier thanks to the ram. The screen is a massive improvement, size and resolution. I like some of the "new" features. Its better than the "new" features of ios6 which is a freaking complete joke. Pop out video, swipe for a screenshot, and prevent screen timeout with your eyes are all actually useful features. I don't regret buying it outright.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] pezlomd:
I have the T-Mobile variant and using the phone heavily all day I get 10 hours and the battery charges really fast...I love this phone...