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Windows Media Player or HTC Player?

hi guys, im just wondering...idk if this was answered before or not but i couldnt find it in the search, ermm my question is, which player takes up alot of battery power? the WMP or HTC Player?

From what limited information I have (Never use either, i use TCMP) - I believe WMP uses a LOT more resources and therefor would logically use more battery

forget both of them, download nitrogen. so good! just installed it this week!

i hear good things about htc audio manager

does nitrogen take up more battery life than both?

I believe wmp will take up more battery since it's another program that you'd have to run. Same reason applies to nitrogen. HTC player is built into TF3D so it shouldn't drain more power than it already does. Just my theory, no evidence to back it up though.

baboola said:
I believe wmp will take up more battery since it's another program that you'd have to run. Same reason applies to nitrogen. HTC player is built into TF3D so it shouldn't drain more power than it already does. Just my theory, no evidence to back it up though.
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Actually the HTC player in TF3D uses HTC Audio Manager. When you go to the music tab it actually launches HTC Audio Manager (or WMP depending on your settings), and its just a frontend to the player.

XERO_Racer said:
does nitrogen take up more battery life than both?
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never actually done any "tests" as to whether or not tflo player takes up more memory...so i'm doing it now. one beef i have with tf3d player is that it takes like 30 seconds to even start a song after i hit the play button. sure it's convenient to have it right in touchflo but it's a pain in the butt to have to wait for teh music to start. i hit play before i started typing this and it's still not playing yet...
okay just finished - my memory usage went up from 40% to 43% wihle i was using it
just to be fair, ran cleanRAM on level 2 to hopefully stop whatever's open. wow, amazing, phone froze, soft resetting...
okay back up - usage down to 37%. okay and now i'm playing music and my usage is up to 39%.
on both touchflo's music player and on nitrogen i had my entire music library set as my playlist. well from my test it seems that nitrogen consumes less of the processor/memory than touchflo's built in music player - which should therefore consume less battery

Media Player that doesn't waste battery?

Hey Folks,
I'm new around here so please don't kill me
I got my Topaz four days ago in Shanghai. I really like the experience and since then the phone came with a HardSPL already installed and a modified ROM (The shop didn't have a native english version so they flashed one for me) I installed Dutty's 6.5 R6 Ult the next day.
When I use the phone more or less normally, everything works fine and battery life is enough (could be better).
However, I like to use my phone as an all-in-on gadget so i don't have to carry a MP3-player with me.
I would love to continue that with my TD2 (It worked perfectly on my Samsung TouchWith SGH-F480 which did about 15-20 hours of uninterrupted mp3 playback on one full charge).
The problem really is that the music player seems to prevent the low-power state for some reason with the result that the battery will be drained within about 4-5 hours which is way too short since on normal days i have my phone playing music for about 8 hours.
To make a long story short:
I'm looking for a music player that can playback simple mp3 music (or wma or aac or whatever. One format will suffice. I can convert my music) without draining the battery as if i was playing a 3d game. Does that exsist or do i need to consider getting an extra battery or seperate MP3 player?
Thanks for the help =)
Cheers
Darkstriker

No ideas at all? :_(

have u tried s2p ?

Have it in the charger and play music, no battery drain there...he he
Seriously, there are tons of music players out there. Just pick what suits you. To me mortplayer or nitrogen works just fine.

[Q] Audio player with adjustable speed playback?

I listen to a lot of audiobooks and podcasts on my phone and am in desperate need of a player that can do time stretching (high speed playback without pitch distortion). I can do it on my computer and I know the IPhone/Pod can do it. It seems like there should be an app out there somewhere I'm over looking. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Knocking out a twelve hour book in six hours...priceless.

Nothing huh? Kinda what I was afraid of....
Oh well, at least it's in the Mortplayer To Do list...

Hmmmm......there was an app like that long back can't remember it's name but if I have it I will upload it......Till then gud luck with ur hunt!!!!!

You can check out Astro Player Nova. Variable playback used to be free, but after their latest release it'll run you a few quid or bucks. Can't say I'm the biggest fan of the gui but it does its job and I'm happily now getting through my podcast rotation quicker.
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For podcasts there is Doggcatcher that supports an adjustable speed plugin although I believe the speed increase on that only goes as high as x1.6
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Search for Audio Speed Changer. I use this app to slow down music for transcription, and it is excellent. It can slow down or speed up 200 %, and you can set start and end markers.

Wow...thank you guys. I'm going to try out your suggestions tonight. I really didn't think there was an app that would do what I needed...
Thanks to everyone who responded...you guys....and XDA rock!

Thanks for the move stylez, wasn't positive on whether this should go in APPs or Q&A. Appreciate the clarification....won't be so noobish next time.

I´ve just updated Audio Speed Changer with new features that improve its usage as a podcast player.
You can now load whole albums or folders and let the songs play in order. Don't need to load song by song anymore.
There are also many other features, performance improvements and bug fixes.
I hope you like it.
Tnx

[Q] Compare some apps

Hi, i just updated my Galaxy tab to 2.3.3 Gingerbreab, and i want to install some good apps.
So, can someone tell me which app is better for my Galaxy Tab?
First, i want a good browser. Which is better: Dolphin HD, xScope or Stock Browser ?
Then, i want a good music player. I used playerpro and poweramp, but i didn't know which is better.
I want to watch some xvid and mkv movies and i don't know what player to choose.
How can i see when my tablet is fully charged ? Can you recomend me some good apps or widgets ?
Thanks.

Web browser: Dolphin HD
Email client: K9-mail
Launcher: Go Laucher Ex
Backup: Titanium backup
RSS reader: Pulse

Browser: Dolphin HD is very powerful and has a very good UI. For a lighter, cleaner and potentially quicker browser without the functions, try Miren Browser. (Sorry, but i found xScope to be pretty crap on my Tab)
Music Player: Although PlayerPro is pretty good (and has the neat ratings transfer function), PowerAMP is amazing so it definitely takes the prize here. See http://goo.gl/7Zyny
Video Player: This is a very personal choice and I would advocate trial and error to see which one can play your particular files the best. As a shortlist I would try out VPlayer, Vital Player, QQPlayer, RockPlayer and any others you see around the Market with good reviews.
And I would suggest Smart Battery Monitor for your battery needs. Very effective.
Hope that helps

battery solo widget looks great. it changed his color while charging and
when you tab on it, it shows the temperatur of the battery.

AlexTrofosila said:
Hi, i just updated my Galaxy tab to 2.3.3 Gingerbreab, and i want to install some good apps.
So, can someone tell me which app is better for my Galaxy Tab?
First, i want a good browser. Which is better: Dolphin HD, xScope or Stock Browser ?
Then, i want a good music player. I used playerpro and poweramp, but i didn't know which is better.
I want to watch some xvid and mkv movies and i don't know what player to choose.
How can i see when my tablet is fully charged ? Can you recomend me some good apps or widgets ?
Thanks.
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Browser I recommend Dolphin Mini, lightweight counterpart to Dolphin HD.
Music player, Power Amp hands down.
Movies, Moboplayer is the one. (I personally like all my movies in one "universal" format that everything i have plays, mp4, so I have a habit of converting everything as I download them to mp4, HD or SD.)
Battery Indicator Pro is a great battery monitor/status app.
I'm not a Widgets person.
Sent from my SCH-I800

Thanks for the help.
I installed Dolphin Mini, ProPlayer, Vplayer, K9-Mail, but i still didn't know which app is better for battery.
I like Battery Indicator Pro, but i have some questions:
1. That timers: Light usage left, Heavy usage left, i can set them manually or they will be set automatically?

•ADW launcher
•dolphin HD
•thumb keyboard
•greader
•kindle/aldiko
•mobo player
•poweramp
•tweetdeck
Just a couple of suggestions based on my tastes
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What app for network monitoring should i use ?

AlexTrofosila said:
Thanks for the help.
I installed Dolphin Mini, ProPlayer, Vplayer, K9-Mail, but i still didn't know which app is better for battery.
I like Battery Indicator Pro, but i have some questions:
1. That timers: Light usage left, Heavy usage left, i can set them manually or they will be set automatically?
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Those are automatic estimates (guess-timates) based on current usage. It's like your laptop telling you how much battery life you have left based on your usage (power profile). It's not something that is to be "set manually".

videoplayer = moboplayer, best i've ever used, even play asf when samsung stock player cant open it (dun even know what kind of format is that, but i got from a friend)
browser i prefer opera mobile
musicplayer, i like that wp7 player with a nice ui, i use samsung stock for concert hall mode on, power amp is good for equalizing
while launcher, i like the sophstication of windows phone 7, so i go with launcher 7
not really practical, but for me its cool

Root Uninstaller
AlexTrofosila said:
Hi, i just updated my Galaxy tab to 2.3.3 Gingerbreab, and i want to install some good apps.
So, can someone tell me which app is better for my Galaxy Tab?
First, i want a good browser. Which is better: Dolphin HD, xScope or Stock Browser ?
Then, i want a good music player. I used playerpro and poweramp, but i didn't know which is better.
I want to watch some xvid and mkv movies and i don't know what player to choose.
How can i see when my tablet is fully charged ? Can you recomend me some good apps or widgets ?
Thanks.
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Hi Buddy,
If you want some performance for all your interested apps try "Root Uninstaller" and get rid of unused stock apps. It will improve tab's performance + bat life.
THankz
Good Luck

[Q] New Nexus - have a couple tweaks I would like to make, not sure how though

Hello all. I just a Nexus 5 last night. I am really enjoying the stock Google Launcher. Two things I would like to do are:
1) tap/double tap the screen to wake up. Pressing the power button on the side is fine, but I would like something else when I am driving.
2) Pandora unlimited skips. I am not asking for free/no ads. I currently pay $36 as a Pandora One customer. I would just like to be able to skip more than 6 times.
When I rooted my Galaxy S5, it changed a lot of things on the phone - most for the better. However I am really happy with the Nexus and would love to keep it as stock as possible.
Thanks for any help you can give
Erik

1) You need a custom kernel for that, then enable the feature thru trickstermod

You can wake the phone when the screen is off by saying "OK google". To do this you must enable it in the settings of the Google search app or in the settings of the Google now page. It will only work with screen off if it's plugged in to power. As for the Pandora unlimited skips install exposed framework and get the module called "Pandora patcher". There are kernels to double tap to wake, but it's a huge battery hog, I wouldn't recommend it.

Lokke9191 said:
You can wake the phone when the screen is off by saying "OK google". To do this you must enable it in the settings of the Google search app or in the settings of the Google now page. It will only work with screen off if it's plugged in to power. As for the Pandora unlimited skips install exposed framework and get the module called "Pandora patcher". There are kernels to double tap to wake, but it's a huge battery hog, I wouldn't recommend it.
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Thank you. If I install the xosed framework, will that change my Google launcher? Sorry for being such a newb...

edwelly said:
Thank you. If I install the xosed framework, will that change my Google launcher? Sorry for being such a newb...
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You can use xposed with the Google launcher, you will need root for that though. Root doesn't change your phone at all, it will just give you access to install cool stuff. Xposed framework is the best way to stay stock and only add the features you want. As opposed to using a custom rom.

Iirc, GravityBox module has settings specifically for the stock launcher.

write pandora an email explaining to them how its necessary for you to skip more than 6 songs.

simms22 said:
write pandora an email explaining to them how its necessary for you to skip more than 6 songs.
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I have read thru a lot of the threads and posts you have commented on. I appreciate the knowledge you bring to the forum. Given your background in making custom kernels, etc. I would think you would understand the desire to tweak and improve upon software. I am a current subscriber to Pandora One and will continue to be. However I do not see how skipping 7 or 8 songs impacts their bottom line.
While I have never written Pandora a direct email, I have posted/commented about my displeasure of the song limit skip on their blog.

As much as we can tweak things with Android, there's a limit to what can be done with a proprietary, closed source service like Pandora.

edwelly said:
I have read thru a lot of the threads and posts you have commented on. I appreciate the knowledge you bring to the forum. Given your background in making custom kernels, etc. I would think you would understand the desire to tweak and improve upon software. I am a current subscriber to Pandora One and will continue to be. However I do not see how skipping 7 or 8 songs impacts their bottom line.
While I have never written Pandora a direct email, I have posted/commented about my displeasure of the song limit skip on their blog.
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in this case, google will be your friend. search google for a pandora with unlimited skips, only then will you be successful in this outcome. xda doesnt have the answer for you in this case. again, you didnt hear it from me :angel:
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As much as we can tweak things with Android, there's a limit to what can be done with a proprietary, closed source service like Pandora.
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right, but the limit is there for legal reasons, not because we cant. and on xda we follow the legality. but google is indifferent.

Pandora One is nearly useless on mobile now. Mobile has always been locked to 64kbps (so you don't get the increased sound quality) and with the removal of unlimited skips all you get is the removal of ads. I'd honestly recommend switching to Slacker. It has higher sound quality even in the free version, and the "Plus" version still gives you unlimited skips. They also have a much larger music library so you don't get the same song playing over and over as frequently.
Edit: As far as the double-tap to wake feature, just keep in mind you will see some additional battery drain when idle.

Spotify for my money.
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rootSU said:
Spotify for my money.
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I use Play Music for a lot of features it has over Spotify (caching radio, viewing songs that have previously played on a radio station, managing tags on your library music,etc...) but Slacker's still a great option for a free/$4 per month radio-only use.

I've been using a lot of rhapsody lately, and paid the $4 a month for it. I really love that i can listen to any album or song by any artist, that I want. and all skips are unlimited when listen to the "radio" with it.

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I use Play Music for a lot of features it has over Spotify (caching radio, viewing songs that have previously played on a radio station, managing tags on your library music,etc...) but Slacker's still a great option for a free/$4 per month radio-only use.
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I have play set up but the quality is too inconsistent for me.. I'm not gonna spend a couple of hundred dollars on headphones then listen to play through them.
There's nothing play has for me that is better than spotify, yet everything spotify has for me is better.
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I was able to find a pandora .apk that has the unlimited skips. I also have Spotify with I pay $9.99 a month for. I have tried Pandora, Spotify, Slacker, Iheart, Amazon, Google PLay, Mog, Beats and another one that I can't remember the name of but the app icon is pretty. I just find the Pandora radio plays more music that I like and want to listen to. Example: Old school hip hop - Pandora will play Dr Dre, Tupac, Biggie, - all of their hits. Spotify plays the same artists but songs I have never heard before. Very few hits.
I will try Slacker again and see if I can make that work for me. I do appreciate the help guys - thank you.
Oh and I have given up on the double tap once I found out about the extra battery usage.

rootSU said:
I have play set up but the quality is too inconsistent for me.. I'm not gonna spend a couple of hundred dollars on headphones then listen to play through them.
There's nothing play has for me that is better than spotify, yet everything spotify has for me is better.
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Play is 320kbps MP3, Spotify is 256kbps Vorbis.

raptir said:
Play is 320kbps MP3, Spotify is 256kbps Vorbis.
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Not true.
Spotify is 320 Ogg on extreme quality as it happens, much better than MP3
Play also depends on the source. If you upload something, it matches the album to files that already exist, based on tagging an audio signature. You don't really think they're hosting 14 million copies of Brittney Spears, Hit me baby one more time do you?

rootSU said:
Not true.
Spotify is 320 Ogg on extreme quality as it happens, much better than MP3
Play also depends on the source. If you upload something, it matches the album to files that already exist, based on tagging an audio signature. You don't really think they're hosting 14 million copies of Brittney Spears, Hit me baby one more time do you?
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Anything that matches is matched to 320kbps MP3. It doesn't match to other people's uploaded files. Anything that's subscription based (which is a fair comparison, since Spotify doesn't even allow uploaded) is also 320kbps.
Ogg isn't CBR so I'm not really sure what settings Spotify is using. If they're saying 320kbps then it's probably q9. But Ogg is only better than MP3 at low bitrates, as you get up to 256kbps they're transparent to each other. A trained listener may be able to hear the difference on high-end audio equipment, but you're certainly not hearing the difference off of the Nexus 5's DAC. And I'd still say it's ridiculous to say that Ogg q9 is "much better" than 320kbps MP3.
Anyway, this has gotten completely off topic.

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Anything that matches is matched to 320kbps MP3. It doesn't match to other people's uploaded files. Anything that's subscription based (which is a fair comparison, since Spotify doesn't even allow uploaded) is also 320kbps.
Ogg isn't CBR so I'm not really sure what settings Spotify is using. If they're saying 320kbps then it's probably q9. But Ogg is only better than MP3 at low bitrates, as you get up to 256kbps they're transparent to each other. A trained listener may be able to hear the difference on high-end audio equipment, but you're certainly not hearing the difference off of the Nexus 5's DAC. And I'd still say it's ridiculous to say that Ogg q9 is "much better" than 320kbps MP3.
Anyway, this has gotten completely off topic.
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Ok, well I disagree but whatever