Sorry if it's such an obvious question, but is there an equalizer app out already for Windows Phone 8?
I'm asking because I recently found out that the Nokia Lumia 520 does not have this feature, that is the only concern that is making me hesitate to buy that particular phone.
So if there are apps of that nature already released or in development, please point me to where those apps can be found, if there aren't any, then why not?
Thank you all for your time!
It would have to be phone-specific; you could probably write a music player app with an EQ feature, but if you want it to be device-wide, you'll need a special, device-specific app.
Your best bet for that is HTC; their WP7 phones had advanced audio features including an EQ that were made avaialble via an OEM app (made by HTC and only compatible with their phones).
On Nokia WP8 phones its under >settings >system and scroll down to audio..:victory: on WP7 I believe only the HTC phones have it.
sinister1 said:
On Nokia WP8 phones its under >settings >system and scroll down to audio..:victory: on WP7 I believe only the HTC phones have it.
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I'm sorry but that's not what I meant, I'm asking this because a certain device, namely the Nokia Lumia 520, does not have an equalizer. I guess it was left out as a cost cutting measure to bring the price down. I'm asking if there's an app already out there that brings back that functionality to Lumia 520 users
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough.
You can't have it device-wide as an app, unless it's built into the ROM. If the setting that sinister1 mentioned isn't there, you could check the Nokia collection in the store, but you're probably SOL for a system-wide EQ.
If you just want an app-specific one... I don't know. That's possible (though computationally a bit expensive) but I don't know what apps, if any, feature it. Search in the store is probably your friend there.
notsafeforwork said:
I'm sorry but that's not what I meant, I'm asking this because a certain device, namely the Nokia Lumia 520, does not have an equalizer. I guess it was left out as a cost cutting measure to bring the price down. I'm asking if there's an app already out there that brings back that functionality to Lumia 520 users
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough.
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So it doesn't show up under your settings? Well that blows. I'm not sure what version of WP the 520 uses but if it's WP8 then it should be there, go to your updates and see if there is any available.
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You can't have it device-wide as an app, unless it's built into the ROM. If the setting that sinister1 mentioned isn't there, you could check the Nokia collection in the store, but you're probably SOL for a system-wide EQ.
If you just want an app-specific one... I don't know. That's possible (though computationally a bit expensive) but I don't know what apps, if any, feature it. Search in the store is probably your friend there.
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Thanks for the advice, I'm screwed as I'm a music loving person but I'll suck it up anyway. Thanks :laugh:
I asked about this to official Nokia care, they said Lumia 520 doesn't have hardware to support equalizer. As except 520, all Lumias have dolby enhancement. I don't get it, is dolby really a hardware thing ?? I thought MS doesn't allow such changes and that's why htc has to put beats' software instead if hardware in its wp.
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notsafeforwork said:
Thanks for the advice, I'm screwed as I'm a music loving person but I'll suck it up anyway. Thanks :laugh:
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620 isn't bad option if you don't want fm radio. It has much positive points on 520 like flash, CBD,comoass so ability to run apps like here city lense anf livesight in here maps.
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If it makes you feel any better, I have it on my 822 and it really doesn't make much of a difference; my old HTC Trophy had better sound.
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If it makes you feel any better, I have it on my 822 and it really doesn't make much of a difference; my old HTC Trophy had better sound.
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It's okay, I'm planning to get a Lumia 720 instead
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Windows Phone 8 looks promising...no doubt. But that's just the OS. What about your manufacturer??
I have learned it the hard way. I wanted an Android but unfortunately I picked a company that today gives a F*CK for its customers. (Read Motorola)
I don't want to repeat my mistake. So, when WP8 launches, I think I will go with HTC.
What about you guys?? Which hardware manufacturer will make optimum use of WP8??
HUAWEI will also be a hardware partner when Wp8 launches...just to let you know.
backlashsid said:
HUAWEI will also be a hardware partner when Wp8 launches...just to let you know.
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Yeah I kinda know that. But don't know how big a player that us as compared it to others..so didn't include it. But thanx!
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Nokia
I would personally go with nokia for few reasons:-
1. I have HTC HD7 and it is almost the only wp that skype is not working correctly (Have the sound via loudspeaker), and HTC didn't care to push a fix for that. That is why i call this poor consumer awarness.
2. Nokia is now in deep ****, besides they have only one OS to work with, which means they will support every wp8 they produce to the max.
This is only my opinion
kurdland said:
I would personally go with nokia for few reasons:-
1. I have HTC HD7 and it is almost the only wp that skype is not working correctly (Have the sound via loudspeaker), and HTC didn't care to push a fix for that. That is why i call this poor consumer awarness.
2. Nokia is now in deep ****, besides they have only one OS to work with, which means they will support every wp8 they produce to the max.
This is only my opinion
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Makes complete logical sense. Thanx!
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HTC or Nokia...
I think many would agree that one of the compelling reasons to go down the WM8 Lumia route is the great selection of Nokia apps, especially Drive which I use alot on my 800. I am severely tempted to buck the Nokia trend and go with the Ativ-S or 8X and wondered what my navigation options are on those devices? So far, the only app I have seen that is close in comparison is Navigon, but I am unwilling to pay £72 when all other smartphones come with navigation software built in.
dgjlee said:
WM8 Lumia
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What is WM8?
There are third party navigation apps.
mcosmin222 said:
There are third party navigation apps.
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Nokia Drive is on all windows 8 devices unlike 7 and 7.5. You won't have to use anything different.
I know^^
he kinda made it clear he won't be using it sooo xD
timgt said:
Nokia Drive is on all windows 8 devices unlike 7 and 7.5. You won't have to use anything different.
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Thanks! Doesn't this diminish one of Nokia's selling points? Do you have a source for this?
dgjlee said:
Thanks! Doesn't this diminish one of Nokia's selling points? Do you have a source for this?
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There are hundreds online. I ran a search and here is the first result I got
http://conversations.nokia.com/2012/06/20/nokia-drive-for-all-windows-phone-8-smartphones/
Debating on going from my SGS3 to Nokia Lumia 920 but am worried about the microsoft market place.
Is there much choice available on the WP8 store?
Does anyone know if the game 'life is magic' will be on WP8 store (available on ios and droid but cannot see on WP8?
Can the lumia play most video formats or does WP8 still require all data to be pushed/converted via zune still?
If the lumia cannot play these is there an application available for WP8 that allows WP8 devices to use different formats/codecs?
As you may guess i have not used a WP7 or WP8 device before but am getting over my phobia of how ugly the UI is to me and want to try one.
This is the windows 8 section, not the windows phone 8 section. The 2 are not the same thing.
Crap it! Sorry thought i had put in the right place, i should have read it properly!!!
SixSixSevenSeven said:
This is the windows 8 section, not the windows phone 8 section. The 2 are not the same thing.
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Ah, this IS Windows Phone 8 section. This is "Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting". Why did you say this?
LiFePo4 said:
Ah, this IS Windows Phone 8 section. This is "Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting". Why did you say this?
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I was just wondering that myself, even had to double check! Lol
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Enough with the drama, the thread was probably moved...
1) Unfortunately, it's near empty compared to iOS/android.
2) Only authors knows. Currently where are no news about WP8 port.
3) It supports mp4/wmv etc, you can download movie to phone and watch it. Third-party players can be installed for not-so-wildspread formats like .mkv
4) Yes, like "Yxplayer". it's commercial, but price is like 3-4$ .
5) My personal opinion - not a good idea. I have switched from Galaxy Note to Nokia 620 just to test new OS. Android/iOS are better right now.
kil43 said:
Debating on going from my SGS3 to Nokia Lumia 920 but am worried about the microsoft market place.
1) Is there much choice available on the WP8 store?
2) Does anyone know if the game 'life is magic' will be on WP8 store (available on ios and droid but cannot see on WP8?
3) Can the lumia play most video formats or does WP8 still require all data to be pushed/converted via zune still?
4) If the lumia cannot play these is there an application available for WP8 that allows WP8 devices to use different formats/codecs?
5) As you may guess i have not used a WP7 or WP8 device before but am getting over my phobia of how ugly the UI is to me and want to try one.
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1) Unfortunately, it's near empty compared to iOS/android.
2) Only authors knows. Currently where are no news about WP8 port.
3) It supports mp4/wmv etc, you can download movie to phone and watch it. Third-party players can be installed for not-so-wildspread formats like .mkv
4) Yes, like "Yxplayer". it's commercial, but price is like 3-4$ .
5) My personal opinion - not a good idea. I have switched from Galaxy Note to Nokia 620 just to test new OS. Android/iOS are better right now.
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Excellent, thanks for the honest response. Think i may hold off for either the new nokia with xenon flash or hold off still until ubuntu raises it's head.
I have a Note 2 as my main phone and 620 as a secondary. IMHO, the 620 works extremely well as a secondary phone. The 920 is simply too expensive for such a role. To be honest, the WP8 is simply too raw to be a main OS. Too many missing apps and fundamental OS features.
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Hi,
i just flash updated my nexus 4 to support multiuser restricted profiles on my phone.
just found out that windows has a patent for multiuser profiles on phone and we won't be receiving it officially.
so is there any custom ROM development going on to support this feature on the NEXUS 4, if not i want to request it!
(can we do that?? (N00b!):silly
scoupdogg said:
Hi,
i just flash updated my nexus 4 to support multiuser restricted profiles on my phone.
just found out that windows has a patent for multiuser profiles on phone and we won't be receiving it officially.
so is there any custom ROM development going on to support this feature on the NEXUS 4, if not i want to request it!
(can we do that?? (N00b!):silly
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-phones-offers-hope-for-future-functionality/
oh , and i think Nokia actually owns that patent not Microsoft (Windows is an operating system).
rayiskon said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-phones-offers-hope-for-future-functionality/
oh , and i think Nokia actually owns that patent not Microsoft (Windows is an operating system).
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I guess that makes sense.
I don't really see the point of such a feature on a phone anyway. Unless you share your phone with someone, which I highly doubt, considering you own a highend smartphone.
vanmarek said:
I guess that makes sense.
I don't really see the point of such a feature on a phone anyway. Unless you share your phone with someone, which I highly doubt, considering you own a highend smartphone.
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yep nokia, my bad, and this feature might be useful with my friends! (most of them dont have a smartphone so they attack me )
Another stupid patent that should have never been issued, or should no longer apply to modern smart phones. Today's smart phones are not phones, but micro-computers with phone capability. How many computers are not capable of multiple user accounts?
Solutions Etcetera said:
Another stupid patent that should have never been issued, or should no longer apply to modern smart phones. Today's smart phones are not phones, but micro-computers with phone capability. How many computers are not capable of multiple user accounts?
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lol apple ipad!! XD
Hi,
Well, if it makes more sense to activate that setting on a tablet than on a phone, I must say that, almost every time we are in the car for a (even mildly) long trip, the kids ask to play on my phone...
What bothers me is 2 things :
- 1°) they install a lot of things that I do not want as personal use ;
- 2°) they both want to play the same game but can only have 1 for both, so, supposing it's a game to build a village, they play on the others village...
So, even though I understand the reason, I think that multi-user DOES make sense, even on a phone !
Regards.
NexusPenguin
I think there is an app that provide that feature.
You can also download an app to enable multiuser, but you have to use low dpi like 190dpi which make the phone unusable.
The easiest way is to install Paranoid Android which have the feature included.
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NexusPenguin said:
even though I understand the reason, I think that multi-user DOES make sense, even on a phone !
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Not if you get your kids a nexus 7. (c;
Hello there, new to the forum!
My Q. is if it is possible to put Android on the MC Lumia 640 LTE? And it being stable and performant.
If so, please link me a tut!
Thanks !
Install some of launchers from store
Sorry, but thats not possible.
Same thing as wp on a Android device.
Just a few pointers you have to overcome........think of hardware compatibility, drivers, radio etc etc.
Niche Info
You can not do this
dont ruin super phone with android
Even if you could performance would not be very good.
Wp runs much better on the same hardware
Wish this could be done. I love the $60 Lumia 640's hardware more than some of my $200+ phones. The swappable unibody shells are great. But... windows is crippling this beauty. I'd go pick up 3 of these if android was possible.
There are $60 Androids phone, so...
Not as nice as the Lumia's hardware. To get an android phone, as good as the 640, you'd need to spend something upwards of $180.
rouyal said:
Not as nice as the Lumia's hardware. To get an android phone, as good as the 640, you'd need to spend something upwards of $180.
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How much a Xiaomi Mi4?
MrCego said:
How much a Xiaomi Mi4?
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In the US? I don't even know where to get one, but a quick Google search shows 200+ usd
touch pro 2 was able to boot android, no reason why this can't be done on 640...
walmart now has the 640 at 29.00... so with a flood of these in the market an android hack may be possible...
Again: If you want android, buy a phone with it. Period.
feherneoh said:
What the hell are you doing on XDA then? Get out of these topics, if you don't want to help people.
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You're right man. Fanboys everywhere.
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MrCego said:
Again: If you want android, buy a phone with it. Period.
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This is XDA buddy. Not a fanboys place. Face it.
I'm not fanboy. Ok, according to this, I will buy a drone and then a littles tires to use as remote car, right? Prfff!!
feherneoh said:
A smartphone is just HW. If we want another OS, we will port it somehow. I have 4 Lumias, and still, I prefer android because of the apps, even if I know, that WP runs much better on the same HW. And until now my favorite Android device was one that shipped with Windows. I don't personally own a 640, but if it got a SecureBoot bypass, I would surely buy one, and start messing with Android on it, the same way, as I am messing with WM10 stuff for my current (Android based) phone now
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Where had you seen iOS ported to Android phones? or viceversa?
Buddy, admit it! You want to do that just for feel hacker some time, no more. You could do that with things that are made for these purposes (like cooking ROMs, ex).
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I'd like to see android running on a lumia 640 .. would be cool