Podcasts on android

[david k]

That's not true. Podcasts are simply RSS feeds. You can add the URL for any podcast to any podcast app. Google will help you find a podcast.

@david k, did you export/import the OPML file, or are you recreating your feed manually?

No idea, I used to open iTunes download on the co outer and sync with my iPod classic, I loved this method but now my co outer is old and slow it's an old fashioned method
The new phone has a great app, a quick search has brought up my favourite podcasts and I can subscribe
I have ordered a 128gb sad card, when it comes I'll use the phone for podcasts
I may even buy a Bluetooth headset

 

[jefmcg]

No idea, I used to open iTunes download on the co outer and sync with my iPod classic, I loved this method but now my co outer is old and slow it's an old fashioned method
The new phone has a great app, a quick search has brought up my favourite podcasts and I can subscribe
I have ordered a 128gb sad card, when it comes I'll use the phone for podcasts
I may even buy a Bluetooth headset

OK, I was trying to answer this bit

How can I transfer all my music from iTunes?

And the answer is you can and maybe.

What's in iTunes is a list of feeds (the names of your podcasts) and downloaded files.

The feed:
You can export the list of all your subscribed podcasts from iTunes. On the mac version it's File->Library->Export Playlist and then pick the OPML format. You should then be able to import that file into your new podcast app, and be automatically subscribed to all your podcasts. If the app you have chosen doesn't allow that, then pick another one. My choice, BeyondPod does that.

The files:
Trickier. You have to get the files from itunes into the same directory structure that your app likes AND get your app to recognise them. I've just tried this with BeyondPod and a single file, and it worked after a forced stop of the app - that is, I subscribed to a podcast, copied the mp3 file into the directory structure, forced app to restart, and then it showed me the file I'd just downloaded. The directory structure does appear to be the same as the iTunes one, so it might work easily. Worst case scenario, copy the itunes directory to somewhere else on your SD card, and use any generic music player to listen to them. They are just MP3 files.

I may even buy a Bluetooth headset

I pop one of these into my ear while cycling. Works very well, and I can even answer calls - pulling over asap, of course
HTH

 

[the_mikey]

I also use Pocket Casts, I'm not sure you can re-create the itunes experience, love it or hate it, most podcast apps are set up to automatically fetch the latest podcast and have it ready to listen to on your device, this can be a good thing if but it can also be annoying if you don't want that kind of service, I have set pocket cast to not download anything in advance, it will alert you to updates and anything you haven't listened to.

 

[david k]

OK, I was trying to answer this bit



And the answer is you can and maybe.

What's in iTunes is a list of feeds (the names of your podcasts) and downloaded files.

The feed:
You can export the list of all your subscribed podcasts from iTunes. On the mac version it's File->Library->Export Playlist and then pick the OPML format. You should then be able to import that file into your new podcast app, and be automatically subscribed to all your podcasts. If the app you have chosen doesn't allow that, then pick another one. My choice, BeyondPod does that.

The files:
Trickier. You have to get the files from itunes into the same directory structure that your app likes AND get your app to recognise them. I've just tried this with BeyondPod and a single file, and it worked after a forced stop of the app - that is, I subscribed to a podcast, copied the mp3 file into the directory structure, forced app to restart, and then it showed me the file I'd just downloaded. The directory structure does appear to be the same as the iTunes one, so it might work easily. Worst case scenario, copy the itunes directory to somewhere else on your SD card, and use any generic music player to listen to them. They are just MP3 files.


I pop one of these into my ear while cycling. Works very well, and I can even answer calls - pulling over asap, of course
HTH

Thanks, I think I have got a solution for podcasts, I'll listen to the ones already downloaded on my classic iPod, then any new ones simply download on the phone
I have a lot of music on iTunes, and wanted to make sure I keep it and use new device, but now I think I'll just keep it on the classic and use it when needed, apart from that I'll probably continue to use Amazon music and their playlists, i guess they have them for Xmas and all manner of things, not really used it much

I'm changing my contract soon to a 15gb family sim, how much data does a song or album typically use, any idea? I'll obviously use wifi when at home

 

[ufkacbln]

Went for the 6ii in the end, was told the performance was similar and it's half the price! So made sense


Not used yet as my SIM card doesn't fit, ordered an adapter

Most phone shops will hand you one across the counter - free

 

[jefmcg]

how much data does a song or album typically use, any idea?

I'd guess about the size of the music file. So, 5-10mb per track.

Install 3g watchdog to keep an eye on your data - though there is a fare amount of that built into Android these days.

 

[david k]

I'd guess about the size of the music file. So, 5-10mb per track.

Install 3g watchdog to keep an eye on your data - though there is a fare amount of that built into Android these days.

I'm going to order by family sim, I'm sure they said there is notification when near the allocation of data
If 10mb, you would get around 150 songs for 15GB Have I don't the maths right?

 

[J1888]

I also use Pocket Casts, I'm not sure you can re-create the itunes experience, love it or hate it, most podcast apps are set up to automatically fetch the latest podcast and have it ready to listen to on your device, this can be a good thing if but it can also be annoying if you don't want that kind of service, I have set pocket cast to not download anything in advance, it will alert you to updates and anything you haven't listened to.

Same here - use PocketCasts on my Android but really miss the Apple Podcasts app for some reason, seemed more intuitive.

 

[jefmcg]

I'm going to order by family sim, I'm sure they said there is notification when near the allocation of data
If 10mb, you would get around 150 songs for 15GB Have I don't the maths right?

1500. If all you do is listen to music, I think you will be fine Especially as 10mb is probably at the higher end, so it would probably be closer to 3000!

3G watchdog is useful because you can get it to alert you if your predicted usage is likely to be go over your monthly limit. So if you are using 1GB/day then you will get a warning on day 1 that you are likely to go over your limit. If you rely on the network, you will get a text on day 15 saying your have 500mb left to last the rest of the month.

(but really unlikely to go over 15gb/month)

 

[david k]

1500. If all you do is listen to music, I think you will be fine Especially as 10mb is probably at the higher end, so it would probably be closer to 3000!

3G watchdog is useful because you can get it to alert you if your predicted usage is likely to be go over your monthly limit. So if you are using 1GB/day then you will get a warning on day 1 that you are likely to go over your limit. If you rely on the network, you will get a text on day 15 saying your have 500mb left to last the rest of the month.

(but really unlikely to go over 15gb/month)

Brill

As I use a works phone and wifi on my own phone most the time I guess I'll struggle to use 1GB, it more the kids that use lots of data, by using the family sim all four cards will have 15gb, the other option is 2gb which probably isn't enough for the kids