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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wuodland:
Listening to FLAC tracks would also help.

@OP give this a read :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1748803
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] abezzilla99:
I have been using this for a few months and is by far the best of all the audio mods and enhancements I've tried. The only thing I don't like is that sometimes music sounds distorted or the bass is too low or high so a lot of the time I find myself changing settings after a new track comes on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donnyp1:
This. Flac files are big, but the sound quality is incredible. Ive got every U2 and Smashing Pumpkins song ever made in flac. Unbelievable
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ali magdy:
I also have Beats wireless headphone and I noticed that the sound quality is better when there is no equalizer (like Awesome beats and DSP) installed on the phone. I think that Beats headphones have built-in equalizer. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tuk1maar:
I just love that the Galaxy Nexus' audio output is way better than my ****ty iPod Touch 4th gen...

The iPod puts out very flat tones while the Galaxy Nexus puts out punchy tones making listening to music a joy instead of listening to the capital B BORING music output of an iPod.

Friends of mine constantly get amazed by the sound quality of the Gnex. It just has more bass and more intensity to the music.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] times_infinity:
I'd the Nexus supported USB DACs the ****ty audio chip would be a non-issue. But as everyone else said, lossless audio helps a lot. But if you need to go lossy for space, 320kbps constant or 160 to 190ish variable bitrates are what you want.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iHarpZz:
You at least need decent Music track Quality at least 192Kbps. Im always on 320Kpbs

I use PowerAmp and Sony High Bass Headphones and the quality is brilliant. I mean Beats (In my opinion) arent even that good. your absically paying for the name "Dr Dre".

But what ever floats your boat!?

No point in boosting audio volume if you have crappy audio quality?

good lucks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pommes_Schranke:
That's an euphemism for bad quality when it comes to headphones ;).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M3drvr:
The key is using flac audio! Gotta use HQ stuff. I notice instantly how it sounds like garbage when I come across one of my old tracks that are only 192 or even lower. I use sennheiser HD650`s with an amp. I notice when quality drops. But if you keep it to HQ I truly feel the gnexus sounds great. Much better than my nexus 7.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dimension2035:
Try the power amp music player in the play store(15 day trial) you can increase the base and treble. That alone made me buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skottema:
As most said, the file quality needs to be high. For MP3 it should be 320 KBS CBR or VBR at "0" setting which usually equates to files in the 200-300 KBS range. Personally, I think VBR0 format is better than 320 CBR. Most people cannot tell difference between FLAC and 320 CBR unless they have very acute hearing and very high-end headphones. Speaking of headphones, get a set with built-in amplifier if you truly want to hear music the way it should. Sadly most of those headphones are in the $200-$600 price range.

If you're using the Gal Nex with high bitrate files and high end headphones you'll notice it's hardware limitations but for most people the Gal Nex really isn't that bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
beats headphones are such crap lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jadephyre:
Hint to OP: Just because it says "Beats by Dre" does not mean that they are any good.

Sure, they have a heavy bass, but at the price of almost drowning out hi and midrange sounds.

Try other headphones that are actually worth the money of the Beats, like stuff from AKG, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic or Shure.

Beats are merely a fashion-statement, and I have to admit that they look cool, but no self-respecting Producer or DJ would use them to listen to music on a daily basis.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
exactly...

I can't even believe people convince themselves that they sound good.

Monster products in general are a huge scam
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iHarpZz:
Well said....

I think Sony\sennheiser\akg are miles better. You need the balanced sound not just mental bass. With dr dre you pay for the brand. If you want that type just get monster alone. But my in ear Sony ones with poweramp does me perfectly. I'd recommend trying power amp and putting eq on Extreme bass and bass toggle halfway. I get good bass and treble
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tritonesub:
First off: ditch the Beats and get quality cans. I suggest any open back Sennheisers, or preferably anything by Grado. Also get a portable headphone amp. Fiio makes some good ones.

Next, I'd suggest simply having higher quality sound files: 320 is as good as mp3 you'll ever need, but you'll find that V0 sounds just as good at a fraction of the size.

Seriously though, ditch the Beats.

Sent from my Mahjong Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iHarpZz:
Yeah allow the Dr.... :D:D (Dr dre that is!):D:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itasoulas:
for crying out loud... i used to have 2 ipod classic, a black and a silver one. Sold one, kept the other just for the storage capacity, THEY SUCK BIG TIME audio quality wise. Best audio mp3 player and cheap, after a long research... SANSA FUSE!! I don't know if they still make them, I own one! TOP CLASS!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ali magdy:
Come on people, Beats are not that bad, actually they are the best headphones I have ever used ( I tried Bose, Philips and Skull Candy) . They are like IPhone, and others ( Sony\ sennheiser\ akg\ Monster ) are like android phones. :D :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
iPods have pretty crappy sound, not sure why anyone would want their device to sound like them. My motoactv sounds WAY better than my iPod Nano with the same headphones.

Then again we're talking about Beats headphones too, so I guess I'm not too surprised here. My $10 monoprice headphones sound way better than those skullcandy craptaculars or beats. Maybe not in the bass department, but in soundstage and overall crisp sound...waaay better. The Gnex really sounds pretty decent, better than iPods, thats for sure. I'd try better headphones, or better quality sound files....like everyone else said.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
are you serious?????

Notice how they don't put the specs anywhere? Ever wonder why?

You obviously know nothing about audio

Electrical engineer/dj here, ftr..

You can get much better headphones for less. They are complete and utter crap
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] murso74:
the brand "monster" should have tipped you off
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iHarpZz:
With their in ear Tour beats. The rubber bud makes a very very tight fit in your ear. that's the only way they can get good bass. The speaker magnet itself is useless.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slayr76:
Beats by dre c'mon, what would Dr dre know about music quality, its a marketing ploy for black kids an yes rap isn't music an still sounds just as bad whether you use his headphones or a cheap cassette in a 1980s tape deck.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jadephyre:
Have to chime in here about the Beats again: The problem with them not releasing any specs is one thing, the other thing is the artificial enhancement of low frequencies (also known as bass).

Headphones, much like normal speakers, need to have a flat "curve" for the sound, they are not supposed to enhance the sound in any way, they are supposed to play the music without any distortion.

Therein lies the problem with Beats, they do not play the music like it's supposed to be played, the low frequencies are too enhanced.

EDIT: The sound-quality of iPods is another thing, Apple is not really known for using quality audio-chips in their products.

Why people still buy Apple's stuff is beyond me anyway, but that doesn't belong here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
I'm just wondering how you guys can tell the difference between headphones, once you get to $200, they all sound the same, and FLAC? Only pro is making your 750GB hard drive seem useful for holding your entire FLAC library, sounds the same as 256kbps AAC and 320kbps MP3 to me.

So fine hate on Monster, what do you recommend?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dafluke24:
I recommend Sennheisers myself. Like these:

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD25-1-II-Closed-Back-Headphones/dp/B000TDZOXG
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericsdeadinside:
Flash cm10.1, delete DSP Manager from system/app, Copy over MusicFX apk from an Aosp rom to syste/app, set permissions, reboot. Fire up play music choose a song and hit menu and go into equalizer, choose your preferred sound.

Destroys any iPod sound.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
LOL so you think price means quality?

Shure, akg, sennheiser, grado, audio technica, beyerdynamic... just to name a few.

Just because monster may cost as much as these, any of these brands would blow them out of the water (and many you could find for less).

How can we tell the difference? Well that is the difference between an audiophile and non audiophile. Much like asking how you can tell the difference between good wine and cheap hobo wine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iHarpZz:
Lol nicely put together ahaha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
Well price matters more or less, I'm not going for any sub-$50 pair that's just going to break in a couple of months #skullcandy.

But BestBuy has this row of headphones you can plug in to your phone, I couldn't tell the difference between any of em and Beats, well save the bass of course. I guess that would be an issue for an audiophile.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] borizz27:
Look, if you like the sound of Beats, listen to them.

A lot of people (including me) think they're overpriced and don't sound good. It's a taste.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pommes_Schranke:
If you cannot tell the difference, like the ergonomics and image of beats then feel free to use them.

From a "scientific" point of view beats are crap. They mess with the signal. Input signal (from the player) and output signal (from the beats) are not the same. They enhance the low frequencies. Some people prefer this when listening to certain styles of music.

At the first glance this doesn't make sense since you can achieve the same by using an equalizer. But if you're a clueless hipster at Bestbuy and plug your music player to different headphones you might like the beats output better. If your an even more clueless hipster and don't know nothing about equalizers beats might even be your only choice to enhance the bass of your music.

But this is a phenomenon also present in the hifi world. Some brands tend to "sound" their high end equipment. If you're in a shop and test different equipment you really can hear a difference. People then tend to think that the more expensive stuff has to be better because it for examples sounds "warmer" (but actually the less expensive equipment is sometimes playing the music more accurately).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matteventu:
I have to quote.

Sansa series and Cowon.

/OT
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vulpy:
SGNs actually have decent audio hardware, I'm very picky in this area and I did a lot of benchmarking and trials.

If you want out of this world sound on your SGN; instal PowerAmp and use the direct HW access option. Tweak the integrated EQ to tune it to your headphones, you will be amazed with the result.

Let us know how it worked.

I have also an iPhone and I hate the lack of options, but more importantly the sound is crap compared to SGN !

---------- Post added at 05:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:30 PM ----------

+1 for the Sansa audio quality!

Stil have my Clip and love it...

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Tried it, can only agree!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyhook:
I have to disagree with some points here. I know its popular to trash apple every time an opportunity arises, but the fifth gen iPods with a Wolfson chipset produces amazing sound. Much higher grade than the GNex will ever achieve.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
Unfortunately that's only the case with some iPods. Newer ipods don't have the wolfson chips. I have to stop listening to music after a while on some of them because the overblown higher frequencies give me headaches (to the point that everytime they sing a word with an "S" in it I flinch). This varies with heaphones of course, the stock buds and earphones with a lower frequency range don't get affected much, but my better earbuds just bring out the flaws in the sound. The iPods I'm referring to here are specifically the iPod touch 2g, and the Nano 6g (of the two the iPod touch 2g was worse..in fact it was freaking terrible). The Nano 6g isn't terrible by any means, just not great.

I should note, I had a first gen Nano a while back and that one sounded great. Then again those used the Wolfson chip.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msavic6:
Is their a guide posted on properly adjusting the equalizer in power amp? Or do you just change values until you feel it sounds best.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RedDeadDorito:
let me fix number 3: Return those god damn Beats and buy better headphones for cheap.

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With the ACID Audio mod and the GNex louder mod, I use these settings:

If I want some extra bass, just raise 31hz by 1, raise 62hz by 3, and raise 125 hz by 2.

MusicFX will also bring in louder music, but you'll have to be careful with how high you turn the bass knob, it'll distort it at some points after the halfway point.

These settings are used for Hip-Hop btw.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] devadvance:
Here's the deal. The Galaxy Nexus has decent audio output from the internal DAC. Decent as in average to above average.

Beats headphones do not have a built in equalizer. They have different audio reproduction characteristics that tend to emphasize the lower frequencies over the higher ones, thus the increased bass perception. This is not a bad thing, this is a personal preference. However, audiophiles/anyone arguing over the technical prowess of one set of headphones usually prefer a more balanced response curve over an emphasized curve like Beats has. They also tend to evaluate things like roll-off, sibilance, and soundstage. In these areas, Beats are good, but are not the best for the money.

As for the Galaxy Nexus DAC, instead of declaring iPhone/iPod audio to be inferior (which it's not), you should take a look at the characteristics of the DAC, and the *factual* measurements others have done using software such as RMAA:

i9000 (Galaxy S original) vs iPhone 4: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9000_galaxy_s_vs_apple_iphone_4-review-500p6.php

Supercurio Measurement Galaxy Nexus: http://supercurio.project-voodoo.org/audio/galaxy-nexus-crappy-soundcard/Galaxy%20Nexus%20Bumble%20bee.htm

Galaxy S II vs Galaxy S original vs Nexus S (with Voodoo sound): http://supercurio.project-voodoo.org/audio/galaxysii/galaxysii-galaxys-voodoosound--13dB-dac-no-load.htm

Comparison of all iPods/iPhones: http://macintoshhowto.com/itunes/which-ipod-has-the-best-audio-quality.html

Also, Supercurio, the developer of Voodoo Sound, decided NOT to support the Galaxy Nexus, due to the fact that the audio technology in it does not support the features he would want to implement. Therefore, the chip is inferior, at least in his eyes, to the Wolfson DAC in the Samsung Galaxy S (original) series and Nexus S.

Reference (1st Post): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22691336

Using any sort of equalizer or patch (Beats, AC!D, Voodoo Louder, etc) that does not directly modify hardware settings to improve audio characteristics is the equivalent of telling a singer with a scratchy voice to sing the low/high notes louder. They still have a scratchy voice; they're just singing louder now.

Also, look up some A/B/X testing. FLAC is 98% of the time INDISTINGUISHABLE from MP3s encoded at 320kbps. They just waste space on a phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iHarpZz:
My setups almost exactly like yours :):):):)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hummer010:
Different audio reproduction characteristics ?!? You mean, an equalizer?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jadephyre:
No, an equalizer here is a piece of software, what he means, I guess, is the way the headphones are built.

You can achieve enhanced low frequencies through different means, Beats achieve this through special driver designs (and by driver I mean the actual speaker).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lesp4ul:
I only use poweramp + nexus louder + ezio + $60 grado sounds better than my friend's ipod 5 & his $250 beats gimmick (personal opinion)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msavic6:
Anybody have any opinion on klipsch products? After running my galaxy nexus ear buds through the washer and reading all this about sound quality, I'm tempted to purchase some actual decent ear buds/headphones. The two models I'm looking into are image one(ii) and the S4A (ii).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soldier.of.salvation:
hey Everybody first iam new here and am not sure where i should put this thread so i put it here

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really i need help with alcatel one touch 918D i want the clockworkmod for it and i need what are the custom roms available for it so if you'd be generous and tell me or give me a link or something ill be so grateful and i really appreciate the help ..thanks :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dirlan2001:
Hi,

This is about the only thing that's left of the 918D : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1486583

Some downloadlinks still working so happy reading

:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bibiibjorn:
I had soft-bricked my phone and had to flash back to normal stock rom.

However before all of this, I know that I had a rom that had hardware acceleration and let me play 720p 10-bit in mx player.

I can't play these files with the normal stock rom. I don't know how I managed to play those files but I could..

Anyone know of a rom that would let my ION play those files?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
Have you download the codec in Google Play?And check the settings in MX Player?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Accessories] fa14:
Is it possible to download pics from a digital camera directly to xda by using USB cable?

I got a pocketize digicam, if they both can talk to each other, it would be perfect! :D
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Accessories] Peter Poelman:
No. XDA is USB slave, not master. It can only talk to computers.

Best is to get a camera that uses SD-cards, and just transfer the pictures that way.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Accessories] MADmanFREE:
Lucks out

My camera uses compact flash.

No good for me then!!

Will have to keep a look out then when its upgrade time....
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Accessories] Mobile1:
I know you probably have a CF card but if you want to replace it and use the SD card in your camera so you can transfer pictures to your XDA Buy one of These (1st Item Listed). If you do, use this to take the pictures onto the SD card and then just stick the SD back in the XDA. I am considering doing it myself just, I never use my Digital camera.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Accessories] alqwerty:
Not much point sticking full size pics in there.

If you want to carry pictures about you need a prog

like ACDseeMobile to reduce the pics to pda sizes first.

Ive thought of the SD>CF adaptor to post mms from the field but there is no way to resize in the Xda and EzWap2.5 will not resize or post large pics.

I suppose you can always use email to send the full

size pics. 8)
[HD2 Accessories] shiro55:
Hello, i have a htc hd2 but the touchscreen isn't working anymore so i decided to replace it by a ScreenTouch + Lcd. My product number is PN: 99HJY045-00 D and my screen doesn't have the " T-Mobile" on the top. When i search on the web i can only find "TouchScreen+LCD T-Mobile or TouchScreen+LCD with this "P/N: 60H00300" . My question is, will a "TouchScreen+LCD T-MOBILE" works with my HTC HD2 ? Will a TouchScreen P/N: 60H00300 works on my htc hd2 .

It would be nice if someone help me to choose the right one ! Thanks.

Best Regards, Shiro.
[HD2 Accessories] Mister B:
Yes the complete LCD & Digi assembly will fit any model HD2. The LCD to Mainboard is the same on them all & only Digi to LCD is difference & not a concern when buying the pair. 300 type is always best option.
[HD2 Accessories] remxda:
thanks

Thanks for the question and the reply.

I also dropped my hd2 and the screen went black.

Do you think if i change the lcd and digi the screen will be back again?

My phone rings and everything seems to be ok.

Do you think the below item on ebay suits my need?

Touch Digitizer + LCD Display Screen for HTC HD2 T8585 Insert Junction HD II 2

P.S. : Cause i am a new member they wont let me to attach a link , please search the above in Ebay.

Cheers
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thusharar4:
View attachment 1797108 how can I remove this Problem .in my phone,,plzz help me..........
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choco_tn:
Have you solve your problem??cause i have same here and can't get solution
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5aaled:
You lost the imei.

You have to flash stock ROM (3 files) via Odin and it will be solved
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choco_tn:
can you share stock rom here plz??
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5aaled:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choco_tn:
thanks for replay but this is i9000 stock rom not m190s...as i know there is deffrence btween them....

can i flash m190s with i9000 rom ???
[HTC One X] morxd213:
hey~

i searched alot but i dident find any way to root my tegra 3 hox without unlocking the bootloader (and losing the warranty) so can you tell me once and for all if its possible and if someone developed a way to do it?

i really want to root my hox to use some new apps which requires root but i dont want to change my ROM and lose my warranty XD

hope you can help me, tnx in advance :)
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Not possible ! Period.
[HTC One X] DelBoy:
Not possible.

Unlock bootloader and then root.
[HTC One X] morxd213:
thank both of you for the fast reply :P

if i do decide to root & unlock & installing rom, do you have any suggestion for a good rom for tegra 3 hox?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
I'm using the viper x atm. Very satisfied. I also like the bug x and the blade roms
[HTC One X] morxd213:
thank you, i will check them soon :D

one last question and i will stop bugging you XD

if rooting without unlocking is impossible, so is it possible to relock bootloader without it will show "relocked" ? or its impossible as well? :\
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Impossible also. Unless somebody hacks our devices to S-OFF
[HTC One X] morxd213:
oh ok, thank you for all the help, i will check the roms you suggested.

if anyone have any more suggestions for good roms, please share :)
[HTC One X] TToivanen:
ViperX is definitely a great choice if you want Sense.

For AOSP side, I can recommend CM10.1 and IceColdJelly.
[HTC One X] morxd213:
i do like sense, and i saw the review about viperx and i really liked it.

only two questions, right now im using the app "anysoftkeyboard" because i couldnt use sense keyboard with my language (hebrew), i remember people told me that if i would use a rom i will be able to use sense keyboard with my language, is it true?

and is this the latest topic of the rom? : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1745176

i just saw it in "original android developments" forum and im still new here so idk the difference between the 2 developments forums XD

tnx in advance :)

edit:

forgot to ask, the language "Hebrew" will work with viperx rom? cuz im using right now the app "more locale 2" to change the system to hebrew.
[HTC One X] TToivanen:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2087443

This is the latest one.

I can see עברית in language settings. It is Hebrew, right?

For the keyboard it is unfortunately not available.

Everything in 'Original Android Development' is built from source, AOSP ROMs. It also contains 'extraordinary' development like ViperX

Under 'Android Development' you can find most Sense ROMs
[HTC One X] morxd213:
wow thank you for all the help, עברית its hebrew as you said.

is there any widget/app/anything that can get me a sense keyboard with hebrew?