[chupacabra314]

Just got my X1 yesterday. Sound is great and I find the looks much sexier than an iPod.
 
It does have some quirks but two things that really drive me crazy:
 
1. Why isn't volume control the default function of the clickwheel in the now playing screen? Seems so much more intuitive. Instead I have to either hold the center button or press the volume buttons first. Why?
 
2. Why does the screen timeout also lock the screen? If I wanted to lock my screen I would do it myself. It's not a cellphone. I'm not going to accidentally text my mother-in-law. Any way to disable that?

 

[iancraig10]

Just got my X1 yesterday. Sound is great and I find the looks much sexier than an iPod.

It does have some quirks but two things that really drive me crazy:

1. Why isn't volume control the default function of the clickwheel in the now playing screen? Seems so much more intuitive. Instead I have to either hold the center button or press the volume buttons first. Why?

2. Why does the screen timeout also lock the screen? If I wanted to lock my screen I would do it myself. It's not a cellphone. I'm not going to accidentally text my mother-in-law. Any way to disable that?

I think I felt the same, and I came from Ipods as well. The scroll wheel does feel more obvious for volume control. I also don't like the idea that you can't hold the volume button down to go up or down quickly. You have to pitter patter away, one step at a time which is annoying sometimes.

 

[koan1011]

I think I felt the same, and I came from Ipods as well. The scroll wheel does feel more obvious for volume control. I also don't like the idea that you can't hold the volume button down to go up or down quickly. You have to pitter patter away, one step at a time which is annoying sometimes.

I can hold the volume button down and have the volume change relatively quickly. You have to do a couple of steps to get it accurate but if you are after a big volume leap it works.

 

[H20Fidelity]

Volume control.

Screen off > single press increments.

Screen on > press and hold.

 

[iancraig10]

Ooh er. .... I'm sorry. I just tried it and it works fine.

Am I remembering the old firmware or something? Sorry, I take that back; the volume does indeed work by holding the button down.

I seem to remember doing it before and it moved on to the next track or something. Or maybe my age has finally caught up with me?

 

[koan1011]

Ooh er. .... I'm sorry. I just tried it and it works fine.

Am I remembering the old firmware or something? Sorry, I take that back; the volume does indeed work by holding the button down.

I seem to remember doing it before and it moved on to the next track or something. Or maybe my age has finally caught up with me?

Perhaps you had it set on one of the lock screens that uses the volume buttons to change tracks?

 

[iancraig10]

I not sure. At least your post made me look at it again since I thought it was a bit odd. Many thanks for putting me right.

 

[Brooko]

  Just got my X1 yesterday. Sound is great and I find the looks much sexier than an iPod.
 
It does have some quirks but two things that really drive me crazy:
 
1. Why isn't volume control the default function of the clickwheel in the now playing screen? Seems so much more intuitive. Instead I have to either hold the center button or press the volume buttons first. Why?
 
2. Why does the screen timeout also lock the screen? If I wanted to lock my screen I would do it myself. It's not a cellphone. I'm not going to accidentally text my mother-in-law. Any way to disable that?

 
Give it some time.
 
I like the fact that when the screen is unlocked, rolling the wheel brings up the track selection for the folder/album/playlist you're in. After a while it becomes intuitive. And imagine for a second if the wheel only controlled the volume ....... screen unlocked, accidentally jog the wheel ........ ears stop ringing in about 10 minutes!  IMO Fiio got this one right.
 
As far as the Lockscreen goes - never really thought about it before. What would your preference be?  Basically same time-out to blank screen, and then any button push wakes it up? Could be worth suggesting to Fiio - just need to be very clear about what you wnat, and have enough support for the feature.

 

[chupacabra314]

   
Give it some time.
 
I like the fact that when the screen is unlocked, rolling the wheel brings up the track selection for the folder/album/playlist you're in. After a while it becomes intuitive. And imagine for a second if the wheel only controlled the volume ....... screen unlocked, accidentally jog the wheel ........ ears stop ringing in about 10 minutes!  IMO Fiio got this one right.
 
As far as the Lockscreen goes - never really thought about it before. What would your preference be?  Basically same time-out to blank screen, and then any button push wakes it up? Could be worth suggesting to Fiio - just need to be very clear about what you wnat, and have enough support for the feature.

The wheel doesn't change the volume that rapidly so accidental scrolls wouldn't result in more than a 2-3 step change. I still like the fact it scrolls the current playlist but I would reverse the functions - volume control is default and holding the center key to scroll the playlist (like RockBox).
 
I think the screen locking will be easier for me to get used to so not such a big deal as the volume. I would rather have the option to just shut the screen off and it just wakes up when I press a key/scroll. After that we can have a separate option for lock timeout (like on a smartphone).
 
Where do you think I should suggest these to Fiio? This forum or the one on their website?

 

[Brooko]

Joe regularly checks the forums - so you could try PMing him.  Not sure if the X1 has a bugzilla site like the X5 has - but that was one where you could list bugs and also request feature changes. Other option is to start a poll listing the feature you want - and see how much support you get.  Then direct Joe to that.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Joe regularly checks the forums - so you could try PMing him.  Not sure if the X1 has a bugzilla site like the X5 has - but that was one where you could list bugs and also request feature changes. Other option is to start a poll listing the feature you want - and see how much support you get.  Then direct Joe to that.

I'm watching

Unfortunately I don't think FiiO will consider such changes as of now. They are more set on fixing some persistent bugs in the firmware than on changing the UI (yet?) again.

 

[chupacabra314]

I'm watching

Unfortunately I don't think FiiO will consider such changes as of now. They are more set on fixing some persistent bugs in the firmware than on changing the UI (yet?) again.

That's fair. I agree squishing the bugs is more important right now  

 

[chupacabra314]

By the way, did a red version of the stock theme with a higher contrast top bar and white song title. Anyone interested I can share.
 

 

 

 

 

 

[TRapz]

  By the way, did a red version of the stock theme with a higher contrast top bar and white song title. Anyone interested I can share.
 

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What version is it? I'd love a red version of 1.2; thanks for making it, and I would love it if you'd be willing to share it.

 

[clee290]

 

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What version is it? I'd love a red version of 1.2; thanks for making it, and I would love it if you'd be willing to share it.

That's not possible as 1.2 hasn't been (and probably won't be) released to the public. 1.1 is the latest stable version and 1.22 is the latest beta version.