Android phones and USB DACs - Page 99

Yes, but this time it doesn't come from reverse engineering. The new firmware is done by Samsung's own engineers. Therefore, I'll keep my hope until we get hard fact that it doesn't work. Wishfull thinking I guess.

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Originally Posted by hypertek 

Hey I scored this mainboard on ebay, now the guy says the esn was reported stolen, can I still work with it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-galaxy-s3-main-board-16GB-Verizon-/271143181533?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=QMARoNuwEszITHEa3AEguKFUvhw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I would not pay for that mobo if the ESN was reported stolen.
Or I would file a paypal claim if you already paid.

That seller should be banned for not letting you know this up front.  Freakin thief.

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Originally Posted by CZ Eddie 

Nexus 7 & Galaxy S3 CyanogenMOD fiends..... something wonderful could be coming our way soon?!?

 

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37058334#post37058334

Looks like Euro Galaxy S3 with CyanogenMod 10.1 is now working with USB-DAC's!  

No go yet on the North American S3.

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Originally Posted by hypertek 

Hey guys, I got a bit of a problem, This otg cable came in today http://www.ebay.com/itm/251211470827?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 , and I plugged my fiio e07k into my galaxy s3, and it worked instantly. Music played out the fiio,. I remove the fiio and use my phone like normal.. just right now in bed, I decide to plug the fiio in to listen before I got to bed.. as I plug in the cable, the phone shuts off!!! I can't get it back on, pulled the battery, removed the micro usb cable, tried the charger cable, nothing! Any ideas? Im bumming out right now, as I rely on the phone for contacts.

Did you try the other suggestion on just leaving it plugged in for a few hours?  Don't touch it!! Don't peek, don't 'just check'. Just keep your greasy mitts off of it and let it charge up for a few hours.  Try that first before you start pulling everything apart.. trust me... I know.

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Originally Posted by hypertek 

Hey I scored this mainboard on ebay, now the guy says the esn was reported stolen, can I still work with it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-galaxy-s3-main-board-16GB-Verizon-/271143181533?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=QMARoNuwEszITHEa3AEguKFUvhw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

While you could probably use it via wifi, you'd never be able to activate it on Verizon's network, and you'd probably have a lot of trouble reselling it. Not to mention the fact that the last legitimate owner of a device reported stolen can have the ESN restriction removed, so the person you'd be purchasing it from may well be a thief, and there are a few moral implications there worth considering. 

I'd pass if I were you. Quickly. 

USB audio & US$99.99 Minix Neo X5 Android mini PC (Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, ARM Cortex A9 dual-core CPU at 1.4GHz, quad-core Mali 400 GPU, 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM, SD card slot, USB 2.0 port x 3, micro USB OTG port, optical SPDIF port, HDMI port, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR receiver, microphone jack, headphone jack)

http://www.minix.us/products/NEO-X5.html

http://www.squidoo.com/android-mini-pc-buying-guide

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1358382120&openflup&5&4

Minix Neo X5 > digital USB audio out >> regular USB cable (i.e. standard-A plug to standard-B plug USB cable) >> Valab DAC

"SB Touch...buh bye. Hello Android Media Box…

Plug and play USB audio support - no drivers, no snap crackle pop, no dropouts. Wow. The sound was absolutely fantastic. What a great way to consolidate my favorite streaming apps and have my ripped collection just a click away as well. All controlled remotely from the comfort of my easy chair and viewed on my big screen TV. I AM Slothman!

In summary, this was all an exercise in music listening convenience for me and obviously NOT an audiophile quest. However, I do believe that devices such as these and the applications being developed are on the verge of further revolutionizing this hobby in a big way soon. After my initial experience with this (basic) media box, I can certainly see why Logitech decided to kick the SB Touch to the curb. I hope this thread may spark a little more discussion and interest in these Android media boxes/ mini PC's. I haven't seen much mentioned about them here or on computeraudiophile."

This is getting too complicated for me. Is that what this gadget is? http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/index.php/internet-audio/483-aune-s1-media-player.html

i think its possible,

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Originally Posted by DanBa 

 

 

Very interesting Danba, but from a pure audio point of view, what’s the biggest difference between this box and SB Touch, except you can’t stream songs from your Android phones to the Touch, and vice versa? 

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Originally Posted by breadvan 

 

Very interesting Danba, but from a pure audio point of view, what’s the biggest difference between this box and SB Touch, except you can’t stream songs from your Android phones to the Touch, and vice versa? 

I'm trying to figure - does it need a screen?

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Originally Posted by breadvan 

You gotta have one or you won't see anything , the FAQ did say you can use your "Android smartphone as a keyboard or mouse"

well who says you have to, if you have it set up properly, and maybe a few scripts. can toss it in a car, and and DNLA the music to it, its all controlled from iMediaShare anyway. 

Pair up with a good DAC, and we have ourselves an in-car media solution, compared to ALL the ****ty HU's available.

More decently good news (:

Liquidsmooth dev nocoast might be working on a patch to get USB audio working on their rom:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37044337&postcount=76
 

Great news everyone!

The patch that jacknorris was working on over at XDA works for the i9300 and the Nexus 7! :D (No US S3 confirmed to be working atm *sadface*)

This means that we can get our AOSP/AOKP fix!

Currently running CM10.1 with Siyah 1.8.6 using the D-zero, it all works flawlessly! Moreover, it seems that the phone REALLY uses the dac now. On stock/stock roms, you could still change the volume on the phone whilst a external dac was connected, giving the impression that the phone was still using the internal dac. But now the volume is stuck a max and you can't change it. Don't now if it's placebo but I actually noticed a few details here and there with this patched applied which kinda convinced me that the phone is actually using the dac now.

Yusssss!
 

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37125089#post37125089