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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Whyze:
Have been using Wicked 8 for some time, was glad to get 4.3 on my phone with Wicked 9.1.

However, I've noticing a couple things I'm really not a fan of and I'm not sure if it's a WickedROM thing or just an Android 4.3 thing..

1.) The 'Navigation' app seems to have gone away. Now, if I want to access Navigation, I must first launch Maps, then search..then etc etc (was already thoroughly upset with some of the last 'updates' to Maps/Navigation..it really seems to be going in the wrong direction for me..). Am I missing something or is that really what 4.3 brought?

2.) Along with the crappy way to have to launch Navigation, I've noticed the Voice used for the turn-by-turn directions is different. And NOT in a good way. It's terrible. I've checked the Text-to-Speech options and I see that I'm supposed to be able to pick a few different options (the Google engine offers a couple English options, but they sounds TERRIBLE and painfully robotic.) The Samsung engine offers a few other options (including a "High quality" version of English (US And UK)) but most don't sound very good either. So I decided I wanted to go with the HQ English UK voice. I click the button to download the HQ version and nothing happens. I'm not sure if it's downloading or not. Anyhow, regardless of what I end up picking here, it doesn't seem to stick. The navigation (and Google NOW) voice stays the horrible robotic voice. How can I change this!! (Preferably without the need for a 3rd party download) I had no issues with on WickedROM 8.

3.) This one makes me feel a bit silly to ask but. How do I take a screenshot? More specifically, how do I take a screen shot if I've disabled all of the crappy/gimmicky Samsung motion controls?

I'm a fan of the WickedROM series and so far haven't had any issues (aside from the above) with 9.1.. but I am a bit sad to see the boot screen I was using gone (The Sony one) as well as what seems to be much less options for battery icon in taskbar. Oh well.

Thanks for the help!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Misterjunky:
re: screenshot - GPS

I have no problem with GPS, and it's not a big deal for me to open maps and do it that way.

To take screenshots is easy, just press the power and home button at the same time for about

5 seconds and the phone takes a screenshot.

Good luck!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
Google did away with the nav icon.

☞ Sent from here☜???
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Have you checked to see if the cables are compatible with your UE900? It would be interesting to know for replacement/upgrade cables.

Excreted from my Nexus 5

[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
[General Accessories] vectron:
Yep, the same connector ;) I will do a sound test to make sure it sounds all good as well. That would have been fantastic for those with Note 2 and custom cable that has Samsung volume and multi-function control. But the original Westone twisted cable is by far the best I have seen, which most likely will be a benefit to SE and UE users if you can buy it as an accessory.

Btw, that warm sound signature is really growing on me!!! And their design/fitment is so comfortable!!!
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Excellent. Are these a keeper or review only?

Excreted from my Nexus 5

[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
[General Accessories] frozst:
Thank you very much for the review. I owned the Westone UM2, W3 and W4 for around 5 years now and I can´t be more please with their sound. I would like to change my W4r for this W40 but I am not sure if the sound quality is exactly the same. According to Westone they are but... :S.

I am also interested in the cable but as I use Android I don´t think it works with previous/skip song buttons. Btw, I didn´t know that they included 2 pair of cables, that´s a big bonus!
[General Accessories] vectron:
I tested the remote with Galaxy Note 2 and it works perfect!!! As a matter of fact, every iDevice in-line remote always works with my Galaxy phone. Volume up/down will not work, those are dedicated iDevice buttons with specific internal resistor values. But multi-function button always works for play/pause/call and transport control. By default, double-tap always skip the track forward. You can download free JAYS app for headphone control and in there configure and fine tune multi-function control to even triple-tap to skip back. Also, long press starts Google NOW.

But to be honest, I have been enjoying braided cable too much. Absolutely love it!!!! Plus, keep in mind since Westone changed the connector to "universal" rotating type used by Shure and Ultimate Ears, you have a lot of replacement choices. You can check out my UE900 thread where I did review of alternative cables from Lunashops. They are cheap and will not offer any sound improvement but will have dedicate android controls, like a specific one for Samsung Galaxy with volume up/down working! I'm also waiting for FiiO guys to send me RC-SE1 silver-plated audio cables that work with Shure/UE and now with new Westone W-series. Those supposed to offer sound improvement!!! Will review it as soon as I get it. Supposed to receive it together with X5 review unit ;)

Regarding sound quality. I can't compare it to W4 model, but I can tell you that everything that I have reviewed (check out my full review link in the signature) such as ATH-M50, M-80, M-100, MOMENTUM, P7, COP, UE600, UE900, HF2, ATH-CKX9 and CKX7, M-Duo, ATLAS, and other cheap stuff - doesn't even come close in comparison to sound quality of W40. It's like a fine wine, gets better with more hours of burn in. The soundstage widened, the mids came up (still not upfront like UE900, but it's not as scooped as it was at the beginning), and overall level of details improved. What is amazing, the sound quality is perfect listening even to 128kbps mp3s directly from my noisy headphone jack of ThinkPad laptop.

I'm trying to get SE535 review sample just to have the final comparison, but I seriously doubt they will be better than W40 because everybody describes them as more upper-mids upfront and more neutral accurate bass. W40 has bass accuracy, even some sub-bass quantity (I guess dedicated 2 bass drivers), so both quality and quantity of overall bass. Not basshead type of quantity but intelligent quantity where you actually can hear it (missing link of UE900). I know I gushing about it, but they are just perfect where you have combination of both details and warmths.

Also, heard from Westone PR rep that W30 will be available soon. Of course, W40 is a perfection, but for $100 less W30 will be a good alternative.

If you are going to get W40, I would love to hear comparison between W40 and W4.
[General Accessories] refinition:
Thanks for this review, should be helpful!
[General Accessories] frozst:
I already bought them and sold my w4r for only 60 EUR less than the w40... :D

Depending on when I receive them I will be able to do a side by side test so I will post my conclusions after 2 years with the w4.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Oh, can't wait to read your side-by-side comparison!!! Except, you already sold W4R so how will you able to compare it?
[General Accessories] frozst:
I sold them but I don't have to ship them until the 6th ;)
[General Accessories] vectron:
I see. I hope you will get W40 soon and have enough time for burn in. Overnight of pink noise loop or running this (http://www.jlabaudio.com/burn.php) always does a trick for me ;)
[General Accessories] vectron:
So what is a verdict? ;)
[General Accessories] frozst:
According to Fedex I will receive the earphones tomorrow at 12pm, so let´s see if I can test both.
[General Accessories] frozst:
I now have both W4R and the brand new W40 and I have to say that I am very (VERY!) disappointed with the sound. Compared with the W4 they are less clear, with a deep bass. They sound more obscure in general, with less details... I hope it changes after a few hours...
[General Accessories] vectron:
Burn in!!!
[General Accessories] frozst:
That's what I'm waiting for. I will leave them all night plugged and check after a few hours.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Westone guys said that drivers between W4 and W40 are identical. Btw, when I first plugged these IEMs in, I wasn't as impressed either (after listening to UE900 beforehand), but burn in brought up a lot of details, and it continues to improve day by day.
[General Accessories] Aerversair:
Hi could you please elaborate/explain more about the W40's bass quality and quantity compared to the W4? I'm deciding between the um 30 pro and the W40 but I just can't do without a good strong bass quantity. Would you say that the W40s offers more kick and punches/ bass slam quantity than the W4? I just love that rich and tight quantity of bass the um 30 pro provide when i went to audition it, it gives me that superb kick and punches or what you can call a sweet bass slam with crisp clear mids and highs but that soundstage is pretty closed up which is the main part i'm worried about.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Sorry, unfortunately I don't have W4R for a comparison. I can tell you it has more bass than UE900, both in quantity and quality, it has almost the same bass as UE600 (in quantity, but NOT quality), and it has less bass than M-Duo, CX985, and ATH-CKX9is I tested. But those are 3 have more bass in quantity but NOT quality/details, and they lack overall balanced sound quality especially in mids and overall details across all frequencies. At the same time, UE900 is more surgically accurate in mids and treble, but it sounds colder and I get more ear fatigue after extended listening period. Since I can only speak from an experience of listening/testing/comparing those headphones in my review list and based on my listening preference, if I can only keep on headphone - it would definitely be W40. Btw, I'm talking to Shure guys and might get a chance to receive review sample of SE535 and SE215, keeping my fingers crossed. W40 vs SE535 with UE900 thrown in the mix would be a very good comparison. But I also very interested to hear SE215 since its one of the best values in this single BA driver category.

To be honest, when it comes to bass or any other sound aspects, it's always a matter of personal taste and the type of music you are listening to. I love Tyll's reviews on Innerfidelity because he always captures frequency response for every headphones he tests. That's where you can actually see an unbiased comparison of quantity in different frequency bands.
[General Accessories] Aerversair:
Thanks vectron, for your detailed experience! So based on your experience, how would you rate the W40 in terms of quantity/slam/kick/punches? (Poor/Below Average/Average/Above Average/Great Quantity)

Hi frozst, I see that you've both the W4R and W40, could you share your thoughts on the bass department as well? Does it have more bass quantity/slam/kick/punches than the W4R?

Also to all, between um 30 pro and W40, which offers more bass quantity/slam/kick/punches? I understand that the um 30 pro's bass is more forward sounding than the W40, could it be due to this effect that the W40's bass seems to be offering less slam? (Since it is slightly laid back in the soundstage)
[General Accessories] vectron:
It all depends on the song you are listening, and I'm heavy into progressive/electro EDM. I think with W40, after my extensive burn in, I would rate it somewhere between Average and Above Average. It becomes more apparent when you compare these to other neutral or mid-centric headphones and also v-shaped bass-y headphones. The bass content is not overpowering or bloated. It has a nice punch/attack and also you can hear a layer of sub-bass texture. It was stronger when I first got it, and that's kind of in line with frozst comment about too much bass, but it settled in after awhile, and got more detailed. So the quantity will not be mind blowing if you enjoy heavy bass. These represent a more balanced sound where you also have closer to above the average bass quantity.

I just did a quick search and found a really good review on amazon from someone who tested W40, UM 30 Pro, SE535, X10/X11, and Monster Copper Turbine, and settled on UM 30 Pro. If I read it correctly, the reviewer found it to have a better bass. I think in your case it would be a better solution for your needs. Check it out yourself: http://www.amazon.com/Westone-UM-Pro-30-Smoke/dp/B00FKY3IFA/
[General Accessories] Aerversair:
I see! Well right now, a W40 (sealed) in the box is seating right next to me waiting to be opened, but if i open it, i won't be able to do a return since it was not purchase through amazon. Thanks for the feedback! If you or anyone else have more to add about the bass, please do share your experience :laugh: It will help me alot in deciding whether to go for the um 30 pro or not, the only thing i do not like a bout the um 30 pro is the lack of soundstage which makes you feel as if you're stuck in a room with the band. Is soundstage that important? I'm not sure..
[General Accessories] vectron:
I just wrote a review about FiiO RC-SE1 replacement cables for W40, which you guys might enjoy: http://www.head-fi.org/t/657641/mak...e-rc-x-will-be-in-the-market/90#post_10217616
[General Accessories] refinition:
Do you think this would be a worthwhile upgrade for a pair of UM Pro30s? Or would money be better spent saving up for DAC or a better pair of headphones?
[General Accessories] vectron:
I heard a number of people praising W30, which has the same driver config, so I don't think it's a worthwhile upgrade in this case. What is your audio source now, smartphone? DAP? When you say saving up for a better DAC or headphones, there are a lot of great DACs/amps/headphones you can get for a fraction of the cost of W40 or W30. Cayin C5 portable headphone amp ($169) is among the best values you can get right now that puts other portable and desktop amps that cost 2x-3x as much to shame. Or you can even get a smaller scaled down E11k amp. If you are using a smartphone, you can get for $30 HiFimeDIY sabre dac and combine it with either E11k ($60) or C5 ($169) amps. As you can see, for $200, half of W30 price, you can get top performance DAC and amp. With headphones, for $45 you can get amazing VSonic VSD3S or VSD3 or for $60 get Havi B3 Pro I - those put some $200-$300 IEMs to shame. For $99 you can get FiiO X1 DAP and pair it up with an amp of your choice to turn it into hi-fi system. You no longer need to spend a lot of money to get quality sound!!!
[General Accessories] joshycj:
Westone W40

Hi team,

is it true that the westone w 40 need 100 hours burn time to get its real bass. I got this 2 days back, and its working great except on bass. Its sounds exactly as we pull down the first bar on equalizer. Then I contacted the seller to return, but he advised me that this required 100 hours burn time to get the sound! Some forums i read a 12 hour needed to burn but no where mentioned 100. I am afraid, i will lose time to return thinking that it will come up.

Right now i am keeping this running on my ipod, and past almost 30 hours ( no noticeable improvements so far). Except bass, full range works fine.

anybody had this experience? Can you please share your thoughts

regards

joshy
[General Accessories] vectron:
I'm a "team" of one :D

When you are dealing with dynamic drivers, you need burn in to exercise them. With BA (balanced armature) drivers typically you don't need much of burn in, but sound will improve/change due to a cable burn in (Westone original Epic cable). You definitely don't need 100 hours for them to reach their full potential.

What you are describing regarding bass is NOT W40 problem, but a problem with a wrong eartip you selected. If you are not making a good deal inside of your ear, all the bass going to be "out of the window" ;) Are you using foam or silicone star tips? Startips will give you a better sound, and make sure go up in a size bigger to whatever you are using. Proper insertion and a good seal with your earcanal will bring the bass back! I'm using startips with orange marking, the largest one that come with Westone. They do stick out a bit since they are big, but it gives me the best and the tightest seal with max bass.

Btw, I should be getting next week W60 for review. So expect a comparison of W60 to W40 and UM Pro 50.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
I had my phone rooted before the update, but then I thought I'd try going without root once the update came out. But now I am rooted once again and running the "T999L 4.3 deodexed, Knox Free". But when I try to install cm (I tried 11 and 10.2), I either get the executing updater binary error, status 7 error, and when I removed the asserts, it just aborted installation. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Update your Recovery to the latest version.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
I did that, tried both CWM and TWRP and it's still aborting the flash. It seems like the only rom it's letting me install is the deodexed 4.3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
Actually I had a issue a few days where I accidentally wiped my internal memory and that is why I installed te deodexed 4.3, could that be a reason why nothing is working properly (I'm able to make backups but not restore them and what I mentioned before in my fist post)? Should I install the original 4.3 (with knox and everything) to get my phone on the correct thing and then use the knox remover from the forum before trying again?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JustZaphod:
Why dont you try this:

S3Rx 3.0

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2326763

Its basically the same thing, except its debloated with a few mods..

Just be sure you have the MK4 Modem..

if you have not updated the bootloader (DONT) It will trip your warranty counter..

Just be sure you flashed the MK4 Modem, then flash the 4.3 rom..

Also be sure to Flash the T999L Connectivity patch on top

with the Insecure Kernel.. If you dont flash the Kernel you will lose wifi connectivity..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
Do I also flash the MD5 file that's right above the t999l data connectivity patch? On the download link it says t999 so I'm not sure
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JustZaphod:
Yes.. Flash that (Its the ROM), then flash the Connectivity patch (its the T999L patch), then flash the insecure Kernel..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
Oops, I somehow missed realizing that that was the rom and was downloading an older version of it that was lower down on the post. I got this rom to work, but I am still unable to install other custom roms. I really liked the CM11 (4.4) rom, but after updating to 4.3 (unrooted), I am unable to install anything but 4.3 roms so it seems. I did update to the latest version of twrp and I also tried cwm, but I'm still getting failure messages, any idea on how to fix that? Thanks for your help so far :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JustZaphod:
To be honest there isnt much difference between 4.4 and 4.3.. other than ART..

I much rather stay on 4.3 because it has App Ops, where 4.4 had it removed..

I much rather have an AOSP rom rather than Touchwiz, but no other ROM i have found that is non Touch Wiz

that has Wifi Calling
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
True, but I guess my issue is that I can't install any of the CM roms, not even 10.2 which is based on 4.3. I just like CM because of the customization and the rom you linked me to has some of them, but not all. I've already tried unrooting and re-rooting, but that still did not help. Is there a different way you're supposed to root after the 4.3 update? I've always followed the instructions on DocHoliday's T999L/T999N thread and before 4.3, I was able to use twrp to flash t999 roms without removing asserts, but now even removing the asserts, I can't install any custom roms
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JustZaphod:
I have been able to install a couple of CM 10.2 Roms.. Not sure what ones I flashed, because I couldnt connect my phone to my PC via USB..

the phone started to act a bit bazaar.. So I reverted to something I knew..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
Different CM 10.2 roms as in stable, rc, nightly? I tried the stable version earlier and still no luck. I'm kind of starting to give up on it because I'm just getting frustrated lol
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JustZaphod:
Im pretty new to this area myself.. I've had a few trial and error issues..

Flashing Nexus devices is far to easy compared to this.. But since they have no Micro SDcard reader..

I'll never own a Nexus phone..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
This is the first phone I've rooted, I didn't have problems until after 4.3. But would you happen to know where I can find instructions on how to unroot this device? I was going to try to find an 100% 4.3 stock rom, unroot, and then try this (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2563955) to see if it would work and if it didn't, then I'll just leave my phone unrooted. But I can't find any instructions anywhere, the only one's I can find are DocHoliday's but that's to return to stock 4.1.2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] wanderingghost:
Never mind, I figured out
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] urbanman2004:
Did anyone's TWRP become broken after updating to 4.4.2? Thought I'd ask because everytime I attempted to gain access to Recovery Mode, I would get an error (it said something like "No connecrtion"). I had to manually flash TWRP with Wugs and was able to successfully gain access to Recovery Mode again.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enderwiggin13:
I've not updated my Nexus 7 to KitKat yet, but I just noticed on my Nexus 5 that TWRP is broken after updating to the 4.4.2 OTA. I don't get the "No connection" error, I just get the little dead android icon with the red exclamation point. Too bad I'm at work and won't be able to re-flash it until I get home.

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