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Shazam Adds $5 iPhone App, Limits Free Version
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It is not that I don't want to support the developer, I just don't use it enough to justify the $5 for unlimited as I only use it about 5-10x a month. We will have to see how much I use it.
This not gonna happen, even for future iPhone owner, unless Shazam can somehow record the whole song, save it to a playlist and bother you later to buy the song thru iTune. The option of saving it to a playlist so I can listen to it over and over would probably persuade me to buy the premium.
Well now I know not to update, but I checked out the app after having not used it in awhile and now it seems to not identify any songs.
yeah, and the fact that it never correctly identifies songs is just a bonus....
I listen to such obscure music that it never gives me a result when I try to use this App. If it was well known, I wouldn't need it. So in my opinion, so what.
I just thought of something.......... people that want the full Shazam features w/o the fee will probably flock to Cydia. I know it'll be a sad story.
yup.your going to get a ton of users leaving 1 star ratings complaining, and then go get the app for free anyways.
Restore Shazam from 1.8 to 1.7 (or any other app too)
I normally read reviews before I do an update. I'm always concerned that a newer version will damage, delete or drastically change the app with the update. Unfortunately, I assumed this was simply an OS 3+ update and not a revamp of the whole app.
I wasn't exactly sure if there would be a 5 song limit imposed with the 1.8 update, so I found a way to restore the app to an older version I had backed up on iTunes. (do not delete new app/install, the restore will replace it for you)
Check your applications folder to make sure the app is there. If you don't, it's already too late. If you still do, right-click on app, select (get info) and ensure it's the older version. Then move on to next step.
First,(Windows inst.) select edit, preferences, click the devices tab, then select disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods.
Secondly, connect your iPhone, when iTune displays it, then select the applications tab. Make sure Shazam is selected (or just sync all) then select sync.
When the restore is complete you should have the older version reinstalled. Make sure to enable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods after you're done and create a new backup in case you have newer apps you'd like to keep.
good luck!
I normally read reviews before I do an update. I'm always concerned that a newer version will damage, delete or drastically change the app with the update. Unfortunately, I assumed this was simply an OS 3+ update and not a revamp of the whole app.
I wasn't exactly sure if there would be a 5 song limit imposed with the 1.8 update, so I found a way to restore the app to an older version I had backed up on iTunes. (do not delete new app/install, the restore will replace it for you)
Check your applications folder to make sure the app is there. If you don't, it's already too late. If you still do, right-click on app, select (get info) and ensure it's the older version. Then move on to next step.
First,(Windows inst.) select edit, preferences, click the devices tab, then select disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods.
Secondly, connect your iPhone, when iTune displays it, then select the applications tab. Make sure Shazam is selected (or just sync all) then select sync.
When the restore is complete you should have the older version reinstalled. Make sure to enable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods after you're done and create a new backup in case you have newer apps you'd like to keep.
good luck!
I say to anyone who has either downloaded Midomi when it was free or is thinking of purchasing either Shazam or Midomi, to get Midomi.
Unlike Shazam they are not making you pay along with displaying ads. They have just released an update tonight which improves the speed (already much faster than Shazam) and allows you to play your music through the Midomi while it gives you the lyrics. Midomi is now leagues ahead of Shazam and it doesn't have any ads.
Unlike Shazam they are not making you pay along with displaying ads. They have just released an update tonight which improves the speed (already much faster than Shazam) and allows you to play your music through the Midomi while it gives you the lyrics. Midomi is now leagues ahead of Shazam and it doesn't have any ads.
i updated while ago and didn't even know they were gonna put a cap on it, but i definitely went over that 5 song limit and im still good, ill still pay for that $5 app though as a tip also.
i feel that also, simple songs not even remixes or anything its unable to get it, i got to try a couple times.
I also didn't know they made this change until after I had already updated the file but it's working like it always had. Have tagged a bunch of songs over the weekend, well over 5 and no problems.
It still tags most songs quite easily though some obscure, super indy don't always.
If you do decide to pay for it, get the Red version.
It still tags most songs quite easily though some obscure, super indy don't always.
If you do decide to pay for it, get the Red version.
Thanks for this tip! I have held off on updating this app and grew tired of seeing that "1" badge but came across your post and re-downloaded Midomi for FREE! Thanks!