[gr8soundz]

Actually I had the same reaction but it looks to be a 2.5mm trrs 4 pole to 3.5mm trrs 4 pole extender. I've never heard of using 3.5 mm jacks for balanced use before. I'd be worried about putting a 4 pole mic plug in there though and causing some chaos.

 
A year ago, I asked the seller on Amazon to custom make a few adapters for my 3.5mm balanced PM3 and Z7 cables. He then listed them for additional sales including this one.
 
It's made for 4-pole 3.5mm balanced, same as the balanced plugs used by Hifiman, GeekOut, iFi, and a few others.
 
Both ends have slightly different pinouts (since AK's 2.5mm is different) so the adapter is more than just an extension. It also properly converts each end.

 

[fordski]

A year ago, I asked the seller on Amazon to custom make a few adapters for my 3.5mm balanced PM3 and Z7 cables. He then listed them for additional sales including this one.

It's made for 4-pole 3.5mm balanced, same as the balanced plugs used by Hifiman, GeekOut, iFi, and a few others.

Both ends have slightly different pinouts (since AK's 2.5mm is different) so the adapter is more than just an extension. It also properly converts each end.

Thanks for the clarification Good to know if I need something special done.

 

[mediabox]

I am using this adapter for the 3.5mm headphones, no problem, and with very good results. Also you can read comments on the relevant page. 5 stars and everybody's happy. One guy owns our sibling - a DP-X1.  

 

[doraymon]

Guys I can't get the notification number on some popular apps icons like WhatsApp, Message and BlueMail.
That is, if I receive a whatsapp message an icon would appear on the to bar but no "1" notification on the app's icon.
Is there any setting I have to change?

 

[fordski]

I am quite interested in the Granbeat. I currently have a DP-X1 and an LG V10 and this seems like an effective way to integrate them into one unit. However the LTE band (band 4) in Mexico is not supported by the Granbeat.

Has anyone else used this in North America without the LTE support? I'm curious as to the real world performance without LTE. I'm not a heavy data user but do like the convenience of the phone/DAP in one unit.

 

[Mishal]

I am quite interested in the Granbeat. I currently have a DP-X1 and an LG V10 and this seems like an effective way to integrate them into one unit. However the LTE band (band 4) in Mexico is not supported by the Granbeat.

Has anyone else used this in North America without the LTE support? I'm curious as to the real world performance without LTE. I'm not a heavy data user but do like the convenience of the phone/DAP in one unit.

 
Hi,
I have my Granbeat set to 3G even though I can connect it to 4G. the reason is that 3G drains the battery less and I have not seen real advantage in going to 4G (LTE) where I live. I would recommend you speed test 3G and 4G with your current phone and decide if 3G is good enough in case LTE does not work in your area.

 

[fordski]

Hi,
I have my Granbeat set to 3G even though I can connect it to 4G. the reason is that 3G drains the battery less and I have not seen real advantage in going to 4G (LTE) where I live. I would recommend you speed test 3G and 4G with your current phone and decide if 3G is good enough in case LTE does not work in your area.

Thanks for the input and the suggestion to test 3G. I can just turn off LTE and live with it for a few days and see for myself.

 

[doraymon]

Guys I can't get the notification number on some popular apps icons like WhatsApp, Message and BlueMail.
That is, if I receive a whatsapp message an icon would appear on the to bar but no "1" notification on the app's icon.
Is there any setting I have to change?

Anyone?
Please help!

 

[mediabox]

The first light-wound victim. This little yellow metal ring of the 2.5mm input fell off. I do not know how. Luckily, it didn't vanish, and I found it on the floor. Will re-glue it later today.
 
On a more cheerful note, out of interest I installed the Pioneer music app. Slightly different interface. Some additional features as bass enhancement. Works OK. The sound seems to be slightly more clinical as I hear it. Came from our sister (or brother) thread. http://www.head-fi.org/t/780642/onkyo-dp-x1-dual-sabre-dacs-balanced-sabre-btl-amp-mqa-dsd-256-android-5/14370#post_13446215
 

 

[Mishal]

Anyone?
Please help!

 
This may help to get the badge notifications.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/android-apps/199709-how-guide-global-badge-notifications.html

 

[doncuco]

Does someone know if there are any plans for an Android 7 or 8 update?
By the way i ordered my Granbeat on Friday with Tiptrans.com service from smartone.com Hong Kong.
Hope that works!

 

[doraymon]

This may help to get the badge notifications.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/android-apps/199709-how-guide-global-badge-notifications.html

Thanks!
Wow, I thought it was easier! In my HTC10 this was a default feature...

 

[koziakauzu]

Thanks!
Wow, I thought it was easier! In my HTC10 this was a default feature...

I directly installed Nova launcher and the unread extension as my first app since I use this launcher since years. Haven't had time to found out if the feature was there on stock. If you like to modify icons that's also the way to go.

 

[jeffri]

The launcher is very basic, I don't think there is unread badge. So yeah, only solution is to use third party launcher.

 

[koziakauzu]

FW update since yesterday.

Changelog iirc:
-USB file transfer choice fix ( I guess it will remember your choice now and not "charge" as default?)
-Youtube sound sync fix
-latest security patch
-new and faster start screen (yay........)