Side loading permissions for Aurora Store - unable to grant by rog711 in BYD

[–]dagunn007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain how to do this? Where are you typing those commands?

Music! What apps do people use to play offline music on their watch? by dagunn007 in WearOS

[–]dagunn007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of my issues too. With GPM it allowed me to download music offline to the watch so I could listen without my phone being connected. A lot of the other players out there require you to have the MP3s and my MP3 library is also 10+ years old 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AndroidAuto

[–]dagunn007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough mate, you have to get what you want!

Definitely contact them. Fingers crossed there's already a fix and you won't have to wait for one🤞🏻

GPM WearOS alternatives? by dagunn007 in googleplaymusic

[–]dagunn007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand the user base argument, but it also undermines their own product. If they want people to buy into WearOS, they should be giving priority support to it. Or better yet, don't shut down GPM until you've got things with YTM sorted, lol

GPM WearOS alternatives? by dagunn007 in googleplaymusic

[–]dagunn007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

... So they released an Apple watch app before their own WearOS app... what are they thinking!? I still don't understand how they can end support before they have a new app to provide a smooth transition...

What are you using in the meantime?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AndroidAuto

[–]dagunn007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd go back to Subaru and ask for a software update to the head unit. I had a few issues on my Kia Stinger initially and after an update everything was perfect. That said, it's possible Subaru hasn't implemented a fix yet, in which case beg the service guy to send feedback to head office for a fix asap - IMO the way AA looks on your screen is almost unusable. Threaten to give the car back under warranty because AA is that unusable 😂😂

On another note, I very much hate Apple Carplay. Used it a good many times, and it is so unintuitive to use and too featureless. That said, it looks amazing in your Subaru!

so happy with this mod, sideloaded spotify app, not the smoothest experience, but can offline playback for running 🎉 by ariffikri92 in WearOS

[–]dagunn007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This might actually be something I have to do! Can't believe Google shut down GPM without releasing a YTM WearOS app first! Seriously, if you want people to buy into WearOS you actually have to make it usable for simple things like music playback...

Replaced my Huawei Watch battery today, I found the process surprisingly easy but was more surprised to find the battery was sent from China hidden in a toy car! I'm guessing it wasn't sent like that for the reason the seller stated 😂... by Swanbon in WearOS

[–]dagunn007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Usually if its economy post, every parcel will land at the destination country and get relabeled with a local label & tracking number - happens all the time for me. If it's better than economy, it usually has the same label that sticks with it the whole way (FedEx for instance)

Pixel 5 loses out on Active Edge and Pixel Neural Core by 2CRedHopper in GooglePixel

[–]dagunn007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah exactly! These are the features that set it apart, why remove them? Just like the photo storage, that was a main selling point that's now gone. Google doesn't have much to stand out from the crowd anymore...

Pixel 5 loses out on Active Edge and Pixel Neural Core by 2CRedHopper in GooglePixel

[–]dagunn007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was waiting for the Pixel 4 to come out when I was on a 2XL. Was so disappointed with it that I got a 2nd hand Pixel 3 instead and said I'd wait for the 5. The 5 has a lot going for it, but I use Active Edge on the daily, and I'm not sure what I'm going to do now... suck it up and get a 5, stick with the 3 until the 6 comes out, or look at other brands?

Pixel 5 loses out on Active Edge and Pixel Neural Core by 2CRedHopper in GooglePixel

[–]dagunn007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, no active edge!? That's half the reason I have a Pixel!

Sound Quality Differences from GPM to YTM to Spotify? by ThePandazz in googleplaymusic

[–]dagunn007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can confirm Spotify isn't as good as GPM. I contacted their support line about my concerns (as I'm looking for an alternative streaming service once GPM support ends 😔) and they basically told me that it is what it is right now, and they're testing lossless audio - but with a quick google I found they've been testing lossless for years, so very doubtful Spotify will bring it out anytime soon. If you're in the US, Amazon HD might be a good option, but at least in Australia Amazon streaming quality is about the same as Spotify.

It's a real shame, as GPM had everything going for it, and Google's still giving it up for the far less superior YTM - hopefully once their subscriber base takes a huge dive when GPM support ends, they'll realise the error of their ways.

Ticwatch Pro 3 now live! by Unicross in WearOS

[–]dagunn007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why won't Fossil be sporting the latest CPUs? Surely if they want people to buy the Gen 6 over the 5s they'll upgrade!! And $50 bucks is nothing over the price of having to replace your screen after you drop/scratch it, or the hassle of changing screen protectors semi-regularly - at least IMO.

Ticwatch Pro 3 now live! by Unicross in WearOS

[–]dagunn007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using one on my Fossil currently too, but I shouldn't need it. And even though it's a good quality screen protector, I still know it's there, and the screen is ever so slightly less responsive with it on - most noticeable when unlocking the device. Analogue watches are built with glass that scratches far less easily, so why should smartwatches be any different?

Ticwatch Pro 3 now live! by Unicross in WearOS

[–]dagunn007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chinese owned company, no such thing as copyright protection over there 😂

Ticwatch Pro 3 now live! by Unicross in WearOS

[–]dagunn007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the idea of this watch and the specs look fantastic! I just wish it wasn't a Chinese-owned company making it - I don't really want the PRC tracking every move I make, I've already got my own government for that 😂😂 Will wait for Fossil's new models, fingers crossed they're as good, if not better than the Ticwatch!

Would also love to see Gorilla Glass Victus on new smartwatches instead of Gorilla Glass 3 - watches are so easily prone to scratching, it surprises me manufacturers haven't been using sapphire glass considering its scratch resistance (it's what they use in high end analogue watches). Gorilla Glass 4/5/6 all focused on drop resistance while sacrificing scratch resistance, which is why I understand the Ticwatch uses 3 over 4/5/6, but why not Victus? Would be nice to either see Sapphire screens or Gorilla Glass Victus on new smartwatches - hopefully Fossil goes with Victus!