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Positive or negative, I always love hearing the opinion of iOS -> Android converts so thank you!
I used the stock music app for a while, but got frustrated with the fact I couldn't configure the media button on my headphones to forward/rewind tracks, only pause. I'm now using N7 Player, if you fancy giving that a whirl. The EQ on it is pretty good.
I used the stock music app for a while, but got frustrated with the fact I couldn't configure the media button on my headphones to forward/rewind tracks, only pause. I'm now using N7 Player, if you fancy giving that a whirl. The EQ on it is pretty good.
Want headset controls? Try this even gives you volume control. Jay's Headset Control
I have made the same change.
As you said, there are a number of negatives - for me, the biggest one so far is the battery life.
I am a big iPhone fan, and get one every year at launch. Around this time of year, I get a hankering to try another Android phone. Hero, Desire, S2, Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, and HTC One X.
So far the One X has been the only Android phone that has made me feel I had something worth my money. Screen is nice, build is nice, and sense is nice (although it's lagging a bit when you get busy).
I miss the iphone keyboard and it's speed (yes, I've tried swiftkey x, AOSP ICS, and others - they just don't compare).
Apps are always a bit of a let down, but that's understandable really. Releasing one app that needs to work across so many devices and versions can't be easy. I'm satisfied on the whole, but it would be nice if the PAY store had a more varied means of searching. The top 20 have been pretty much the same since I got the Desire at it's launch.
Jury is out on the camera - I'll know more in a week or so. I'll also know if I can live with the battery life. At the moment, it's dead before 10pm with very moderate use - this is no good for me.
I have turned the screen down and backed off on the apps that poll for updates. I'm not prepared to turn off wifi, push gmail, 3g etc to improve it - it defeats the object.
I need to look into the updates - both official and unofficial - for battery improvements, although I will not be rooting this phone. Why should I? I paid for a finished product, not a beta.
Overall - I love using it. Maybe this time I'll skip the iPhone in September. Who knows?
As you said, there are a number of negatives - for me, the biggest one so far is the battery life.
I am a big iPhone fan, and get one every year at launch. Around this time of year, I get a hankering to try another Android phone. Hero, Desire, S2, Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, and HTC One X.
So far the One X has been the only Android phone that has made me feel I had something worth my money. Screen is nice, build is nice, and sense is nice (although it's lagging a bit when you get busy).
I miss the iphone keyboard and it's speed (yes, I've tried swiftkey x, AOSP ICS, and others - they just don't compare).
Apps are always a bit of a let down, but that's understandable really. Releasing one app that needs to work across so many devices and versions can't be easy. I'm satisfied on the whole, but it would be nice if the PAY store had a more varied means of searching. The top 20 have been pretty much the same since I got the Desire at it's launch.
Jury is out on the camera - I'll know more in a week or so. I'll also know if I can live with the battery life. At the moment, it's dead before 10pm with very moderate use - this is no good for me.
I have turned the screen down and backed off on the apps that poll for updates. I'm not prepared to turn off wifi, push gmail, 3g etc to improve it - it defeats the object.
I need to look into the updates - both official and unofficial - for battery improvements, although I will not be rooting this phone. Why should I? I paid for a finished product, not a beta.
Overall - I love using it. Maybe this time I'll skip the iPhone in September. Who knows?
I've had an iPhone for years (3GS, 4S) and just last week converted to Android; I bought a HTC One XL (Australian LTE/4G).
Cons:
iPhone was faster in every noticeable and practical sense. Whether swiping through the phone/apps, browsing, everything used on a daily basis. Never had substantial delays when opening/closing apps or executing a command. My HTC One XL in only one week has suffered incredible lag at times.
iPhone syncing with computer was far easier and more reliable than my HTC One XL. I am finding it near impossible to quickly and effectively sync my phone. The default program that comes with the phone does not function at all, I can not even connect. The alternative program I have tried does not execute syncing properly. Big let down.
iPhone music player was better. Louder, clearer sound and easier use. Despite the "beats audio" on my HTC One XL the sound was noticeably louder and crisper on the iPhone.
iPhone reliability was stable. No or very little crashes in the years I used them. My HTC One XL, in only 6 days, has had several crashes, apps forced to close or unresponsive for some time.
iPhone battery whilst not much better did last longer.
Pros:
HTC One XL camera is way superior to iPhone. Amazing quality.
HTC One XL customization obviously trumps iPhone. Though while this is fun and great at first, in the long run it's not much of a bonus over the iPhone and could even end up a con.
HTC One XL screen is amazing and miles ahead of iPhone. Though the iPhone 5 should catch up in this department I don't think it will be as big as the One XL which is a huge plus for it.
Looks and feel of the One XL > iPhone in every way. Slimmer, much more appealing.
4G/LTE connectivity on my One XL; awesome. iPhone does not offer this.
Summary:
Basically it comes down to the One XL being better looking, more customization options and the iPhone being more reliable and more functional. In the short term I will prefer the One XL but I can already tell the iPhone is a better option long term. If you consider jailbreaking an iPhone it will negate the customization superiority of the HTC too.
tl;dr I'm far from sold on android being better or even a suitable alternative to the iPhone. It lacks reliability and ease of use.
Cons:
iPhone was faster in every noticeable and practical sense. Whether swiping through the phone/apps, browsing, everything used on a daily basis. Never had substantial delays when opening/closing apps or executing a command. My HTC One XL in only one week has suffered incredible lag at times.
iPhone syncing with computer was far easier and more reliable than my HTC One XL. I am finding it near impossible to quickly and effectively sync my phone. The default program that comes with the phone does not function at all, I can not even connect. The alternative program I have tried does not execute syncing properly. Big let down.
iPhone music player was better. Louder, clearer sound and easier use. Despite the "beats audio" on my HTC One XL the sound was noticeably louder and crisper on the iPhone.
iPhone reliability was stable. No or very little crashes in the years I used them. My HTC One XL, in only 6 days, has had several crashes, apps forced to close or unresponsive for some time.
iPhone battery whilst not much better did last longer.
Pros:
HTC One XL camera is way superior to iPhone. Amazing quality.
HTC One XL customization obviously trumps iPhone. Though while this is fun and great at first, in the long run it's not much of a bonus over the iPhone and could even end up a con.
HTC One XL screen is amazing and miles ahead of iPhone. Though the iPhone 5 should catch up in this department I don't think it will be as big as the One XL which is a huge plus for it.
Looks and feel of the One XL > iPhone in every way. Slimmer, much more appealing.
4G/LTE connectivity on my One XL; awesome. iPhone does not offer this.
Summary:
Basically it comes down to the One XL being better looking, more customization options and the iPhone being more reliable and more functional. In the short term I will prefer the One XL but I can already tell the iPhone is a better option long term. If you consider jailbreaking an iPhone it will negate the customization superiority of the HTC too.
tl;dr I'm far from sold on android being better or even a suitable alternative to the iPhone. It lacks reliability and ease of use.
I've had reliability issues with all my other Android devices - but then they've all be rooted.
I'm keeping this one standard. The first few sniffs of unreliability will see it on Ebay.
I use it for work, it needs to be 100%. iPhone has never let me down.
I maintain, this phone is excellent to use, and lots of fun to tinker with. I really do like it.
I'm keeping this one standard. The first few sniffs of unreliability will see it on Ebay.
I use it for work, it needs to be 100%. iPhone has never let me down.
I maintain, this phone is excellent to use, and lots of fun to tinker with. I really do like it.
Mine is stock, it's 6 days old. All I've done is install maybe a dozen apps and 10gb of data/music.
I agree, the phone is fun to tinker with but this doesn't negate the unreliability and poor functionality of it.
I wish iPhone 5 was here. I'm taking this back tomorrow.
That sucks.
I'm not sure of the return policy here. I bought it in store with Telstra who I also have home phone and internet with.
If they don't replace it with a new one or another model if I choose to do that, I'm cancelling all my services with them.
I'm ambivalent about it because I like the phone, and am hoping I just have a dud, so on the one hand I just want a replacement but on the other I can't afford another dud so am considering the S3.
It's also not 4G/LTE here in Aus so it's not really an option for me either but if the issues I'm having with the One XL aren't attributable to mine just being a dud, I can't be bothered with it again and there's no other viable option.
Might just have to return it and revert back to the 4S.
Shame.
Might just have to return it and revert back to the 4S.
Shame.
robinthakur
Lurker
My first forray to Android was the Galaxy 3 and I sold it yesterday after 4 weeks. I've gone back to the iPhone 4S, because whilst the OS is more limited and in some respects dated, there were some things which were deal breakers with the Android implementation which Samsung used.
The headphone controls didn't work to rewind or forward and neither did volume work in my pricey headphones. This has to work as I listen to alot of language tutorials and am forever going back and forward between tracks. Taking the phone out of my pocket drove me insane.
The lack of software of comparable quality and simplicity to iTunes made it a chore to sync files and playlists by just plugging in the device, and the ICS media transfer locked the phone for the duration of copy. Kies, Doubletwist and iSyncr were tried but all seemed cobbled together and buggy. Dragging/dropping seems attractive, but I quickly remembered the downsides from 2001, the last time I had to do it.
-The lack of apps which I use on the iPhone which just don't exist on Android (because most people on Android steal the apps making it unattractive to developers) is a major problem. The obvious lack of integration with iCloud and my existing appbase was expected but I found it pretty unworkable especially as I also use iPad for work. Lacl of available high quality apps is probably the biggest problem as it really reduces the things you can use the phone for, especially if they crash quite a bit.
-The screen's fuzzyness and colour tint I found maddening, nothing looks sharp! I gather this does not apply to the HTC One X though.
-The phone lags horribly if you put stuff on its internal memory, with desktops taking ages to come up and stuttering framerates. Is this just an Android thing?
-Having all the power available in a quad core processor and attendant improved graphics is all well and good, but without any worthwhile apps to use on it (or any on the horizon to specifically take advantage of the specific functionality of just this phone) its pretty pointless and just exists to accelerate the OS to a smoothness approximating an iPhone. The build quality was shockingly cheap looking and feeling after the iPhone, though I gather HTC is better for that.
All things considered I decided to recoup what value remained in my purchase (purchased for
The headphone controls didn't work to rewind or forward and neither did volume work in my pricey headphones. This has to work as I listen to alot of language tutorials and am forever going back and forward between tracks. Taking the phone out of my pocket drove me insane.
The lack of software of comparable quality and simplicity to iTunes made it a chore to sync files and playlists by just plugging in the device, and the ICS media transfer locked the phone for the duration of copy. Kies, Doubletwist and iSyncr were tried but all seemed cobbled together and buggy. Dragging/dropping seems attractive, but I quickly remembered the downsides from 2001, the last time I had to do it.
-The lack of apps which I use on the iPhone which just don't exist on Android (because most people on Android steal the apps making it unattractive to developers) is a major problem. The obvious lack of integration with iCloud and my existing appbase was expected but I found it pretty unworkable especially as I also use iPad for work. Lacl of available high quality apps is probably the biggest problem as it really reduces the things you can use the phone for, especially if they crash quite a bit.
-The screen's fuzzyness and colour tint I found maddening, nothing looks sharp! I gather this does not apply to the HTC One X though.
-The phone lags horribly if you put stuff on its internal memory, with desktops taking ages to come up and stuttering framerates. Is this just an Android thing?
-Having all the power available in a quad core processor and attendant improved graphics is all well and good, but without any worthwhile apps to use on it (or any on the horizon to specifically take advantage of the specific functionality of just this phone) its pretty pointless and just exists to accelerate the OS to a smoothness approximating an iPhone. The build quality was shockingly cheap looking and feeling after the iPhone, though I gather HTC is better for that.
All things considered I decided to recoup what value remained in my purchase (purchased for
I agree with you 100% about all the comments you made.
I am lucky enough to have the 4s and the S3, and I made the switch (and then switched back to the iPhone) a month or so ago.
I didn't actually NEED to sell the S3, so I hung onto it. I keep swapping sim card back into it and having a play - so you could say I am still undecided.
For me, I am waiting to see what iPhone6 brings. The experience on the iPhone is still far superior in my personal opinion, but I do also enjoy my S3. My issue is that I have ios6 beta on my 4s and it doesn't really blow my skirt up.
For me to switch to an iPhone6, it will need to have a better camera for one, and the screen needs to be right. If I can't comfortably reach all four corners of the screen with my thumb, then I may as well have a Galaxy Note (notwithstanding the embarrassment of making a phone call with a slice of toast held to your ear).
As for iTunes: I have started to get into Spotify a little more, and it's satisfying me so far. I still have an iPad and two Apple TV's for iTunes movies etc.
No matter what they put under the bonnet of these Android handsets, they still lag and stutter. I can live with it, but hopefully project butter on jellybean will help in that regard.
WRT Jellybean - I have no interest in GoogleNow at all. I had it hacked onto my S3 and found it pretty pointless for me personally.
You are also correct about the residual values of these phones. It makes a mockery of people saying iPhones are too expensive. It's more expensive to buy and sell an Android device than an iPhone - especially when the high end stuff is going for
I am lucky enough to have the 4s and the S3, and I made the switch (and then switched back to the iPhone) a month or so ago.
I didn't actually NEED to sell the S3, so I hung onto it. I keep swapping sim card back into it and having a play - so you could say I am still undecided.
For me, I am waiting to see what iPhone6 brings. The experience on the iPhone is still far superior in my personal opinion, but I do also enjoy my S3. My issue is that I have ios6 beta on my 4s and it doesn't really blow my skirt up.
For me to switch to an iPhone6, it will need to have a better camera for one, and the screen needs to be right. If I can't comfortably reach all four corners of the screen with my thumb, then I may as well have a Galaxy Note (notwithstanding the embarrassment of making a phone call with a slice of toast held to your ear).
As for iTunes: I have started to get into Spotify a little more, and it's satisfying me so far. I still have an iPad and two Apple TV's for iTunes movies etc.
No matter what they put under the bonnet of these Android handsets, they still lag and stutter. I can live with it, but hopefully project butter on jellybean will help in that regard.
WRT Jellybean - I have no interest in GoogleNow at all. I had it hacked onto my S3 and found it pretty pointless for me personally.
You are also correct about the residual values of these phones. It makes a mockery of people saying iPhones are too expensive. It's more expensive to buy and sell an Android device than an iPhone - especially when the high end stuff is going for
BigCiX
Android Expert
This app is 10x's better then Klipsch headphone app. Works perfect with my Klipsch S4A's!!!
Hey there,
Glad to hear that your enjoying the move from apple to android,
I agree the one X is and outstanding phone! even with the problems ive had i still love it.
Must say I was completely suprised by your volume comment, since i started playing music ive never even needed to put the volume to full and i like my music fairly loud.
I did try taking the beats audio off this morning though and now see what you mean, without beats on it is quite quiet indeed.
Just as an after though though I bought some fairly quality in ear headphones at the same time as the phone.
Only cost me bout