![]() |
#31 | |
Wizard
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 4,755
Karma: 246906703
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: USA
Device: Oasis 3, Oasis 2, PW3, PW1, KT
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#32 | |
monkey on the fringe
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 45,576
Karma: 158500174
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Seattle Metro
Device: Moto E6, Echo Show
|
Quote:
Last edited by tubemonkey; 12-05-2014 at 08:11 AM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
Advert | |
|
![]() |
#33 | |
Junior Member
![]() Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Nov 2014
Device: iPhone
|
Quote:
Has anyone else tried rooting their new LG Volt? |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#34 |
monkey on the fringe
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 45,576
Karma: 158500174
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Seattle Metro
Device: Moto E6, Echo Show
|
My Volt is here. Man, what a cheap build compared to the Fire Phone. It's a good thing I'm only using it as an audio player. With only 3.9GB of internal storage, I'd run out of space setting it up as a multimedia device.
Once I get it set up, I'll give my impressions. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#35 |
Connoisseur
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 74
Karma: 368
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New York State
Device: IpadAir; IpadMini2; FireHDX8.9; Kindle Voyage
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
Advert | |
|
![]() |
#36 | |
monkey on the fringe
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 45,576
Karma: 158500174
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Seattle Metro
Device: Moto E6, Echo Show
|
How to Play FM Radio on the LG Volt
I enjoy listening to FM radio and do so on a daily basis. So while setting up my Volt, I decided to check out its FM radio, but couldn't find it. The Volt has a built-in FM radio tuner, but it isn't readily apparent. So I googled to see what was going on and found out that you needed to download an app called NextRadio. Quote:
In order to get clear reception, you must have an antenna of some kind. That's accomplished by plugging in headphones, speakers or a headphone extension cord. If you go to the settings, you can direct the sound to go through headphones/speakers or the Volt's built-in speakers. I like to stick the Volt in my shirt pocket and use the built-in speakers with an extension cord plugged into the headphone jack. Whenever I can, I avoid headphones. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#37 | |
Grand Sorcerer
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 7,356
Karma: 52612287
Join Date: Oct 2010
Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#38 |
Guru
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 820
Karma: 8820388
Join Date: Dec 2008
Device: Sony PRS-505, -350; Kindle 3 3G, DX, PW 2; various tablets
|
Android media apps I use:
Free podcast app: Podcast Republic. Have had no issues with this. Takes a bit of playing around to find out where all the functions are. Free video player: MX Player. Best I've tried. May ask you to download codecs. Of course, you need to provide the videos. The podcast app above can play it's own podcast videos. Free music player: jetAudio. From Cowon, known for their high fidelity MP3 players. (I upgraded to the Pro version for skipping x seconds ahead, and for user-customizable speed control, so I have no need for the free MortPlayer Audio Books [sic]. Though I do have the free OverDrive app installed for checking out, reading, and playing public library content.) For radio, I use the pro version of this free TuneIn Radio app, which removes ads, and adds recording; I got it free from Amazon. And also Bloomberg Radio+ (there's also a new Bloomberg TV+ app which I haven't tried). If you want recording but don't want to pay for TuneIn Radio Pro, you can try Audials Radio. For book reading and news, most have their own preferences. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#39 |
Connoisseur
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 84
Karma: 523436
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NJ
Device: Kindle Oasis, Kobo Aura One, Kindle Fire HD
|
Put it in Airplane Mode, then turn wifi back on; this eliminates those prompts, at least until you turn the device off and on again.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#40 |
Evangelist
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 446
Karma: 8897438
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: USA
Device: Android phone, Fire tablet, ios phone
|
I just got a Tracfone LG Fuel L34C, it runs Android 4.4. They're going for about $30 on ebay. The screen is only 3.5 inches, and ho-hum resolution, but clear enough for simple things like checking email. I was able to put Audible, Prime music, Calibre companion and some other apps on it with no difficulty. This will more than replace the Sansa Clip+ that I recently lost. I put in a 16gb microSD card and have started loading up my music files.
It's snappy enough that navigating around and running apps is a breeze. Yeah, I already have a Fire phone, so I didn't need this, but sometimes it's nice to have something smaller and lighter just for audio. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#41 |
Fanatic
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 593
Karma: 14054112
Join Date: Jun 2014
Device: kindle
|
Thinking about picking up one of these Moto e phones:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cricket-Mo...phone/40712746 I actually may sign up with Cricket at the end of the year, but I'm wondering, will the phone work at all if you don't sign it up with Cricket right away? I'm thinking I could use it for media but not sure if there is a screen to keep me from using it, or if I need to remove the sim card or something. Any thoughts? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#42 | |
Grand Sorcerer
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 6,537
Karma: 14008730
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PA (USA)
Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#43 |
Fanatic
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 593
Karma: 14054112
Join Date: Jun 2014
Device: kindle
|
I actually decided to pick up another LG Fuel. It makes such a good music player. They were going for $30 on Amazon.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#44 |
Grand Sorcerer
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 6,537
Karma: 14008730
Join Date: May 2008
Location: PA (USA)
Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour
|
That's great! I paid $28 for an LG Volt for my daughter. I want to get another one, but hubby said "quit spending money on stuff we don't need!" Hah. Who says we don't need it? My son wants one. But since I have a Kobo Glo HD on order that DH doesn't know about, I guess I'd better hold off.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#45 |
Fanatic
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 593
Karma: 14054112
Join Date: Jun 2014
Device: kindle
|
Gadgetitis is a difficult malady to overcome :-)
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
If You Give an Architect a Contract | zorro101 | Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers | 0 | 03-01-2013 02:10 PM |
Dell Streak: $300 w/contract, $550 w/o contract | kjk | Android Devices | 61 | 10-08-2010 07:03 PM |
Can a contract agreement be modified? | ficbot | Writers' Corner | 5 | 05-21-2010 05:10 AM |
Blackstone Audio to release audio books as DRM-free MP3s | Donnageddon | News | 4 | 07-07-2008 12:16 PM |
VoIP for N770, N800, Palm phones and Nokia phones | mogui | News | 5 | 07-08-2007 04:42 AM |