Hello, would like to use my Blue Angel with my sony headphones.
I have heard of a "bic pen" trick to get music to play thru both audio channels, but not sure how to do it. Please advise.
Buy a PDA Bits converter from Expansys - much better and only about 10 UKP. They do one for headphones only and one with a PTT button, mic and headphone socket.
i already have a converter.But, if you insert it alll the way, there is only audio thru 1 side.I heard some people modified the adapter so it dosent go in all the way, but cant remember how
You have "a" converter, but not "the" converter
It's not a simple stereo jack
Hence the problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=16166&highlight=
There is a post in this forum describing the bic pen method. let me know if it works for you. I'm waiting for my converter to come
okay so i gather i need a special adapter. not a standard 3.5 to 2.5mm converter
Im located in London-where can i get 'the' adapter?
Help is much appreciated.
posted this from my blue angel.this phone is just too cool
The XDA IIs uses a 2.5mm 4 pin (Technically a 1 tip and 3 ring) connector whereas most 2.5 to 3.5 mm converters only have 3 pins. Also the pinout of the XDA IIs does not follow any particular standard in that the pin assignment is not the same as say Nokia's, Siemens or even the XDA II!
You could try various methods but they will usually cause some sort of problem such as activating the PTT, mono audio, no audio etc depending on where your three pins hit the four pins inside the XDA IIs. I found the only real solution is to use something like this -> PPC Techs Adaptor.
Happy hunting
so i need to look for a 2.5 mm 4 pin jack.
THe ppc techs one costs 7 quid....i can get the same thing for 50pence , yes PENCE in malaysia-from the local hardware store.Unfortunately im not returning there until summer, so does anyone know of any hardware stores in london that sell such items? I think it'd be much cheaper to source it from there rather than a PDA site.
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Many other phones allow you to route the phone earpiece sound to your earphones if they are plugged, while permitting continued use of the the phone mic to speak during a call.
Meaning you could have you favourite music listening earphones plugged in, listen to your music and take calls without having to unplug your earphones.
With the i9000 doesn't do this, which is irritating.
I want to use higher quality earphones, not the stock headset or a stereo bluetooth headset.
Would any one in xda know a work around for this?
Would it be a hardware, software or firmware issue?
(my guess is firmware)
Thanks,
Mtz
did you bother to search.. this has been discussed numerious times first by me over 6 months ago.
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did you bother to search.. this has been discussed numerious times first by me over 6 months ago.
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The only ones i've seen are the ones by marcelo reis and glemery- which about the Samsung fascinate-.
I've also since reviewed your posts and haven't found much concrete information, only suppositions. People are saying that it -might be- the fact that it's a four pin connector.
I'm wondering if it has anything to do with firmware or drivers, if the question hasn't been answered yet.
I'm not especially interested in buying a nokia adapter.
Was there a definitive answer to this question?
I've found this post by marcelo- dated Oct 12th, which leads me to believe it's software issue.
h**p://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746191&page=3
Mr lgkhan, thanks for your non-help and your non-existent 6 month old discussion.
Mtz
As mentioned numerous times in numerous posts the pinouts are different, two wires are swapped. If you don't want to use a Nokia adapter for your non stock headphones you can always cut your wire and try to re-wire yourself...
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As mentioned numerous times in numerous posts the pinouts are different, two wires are swapped. If you don't want to use a Nokia adapter for your non stock headphones you can always cut your wire and try to re-wire yourself...
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I think OP is talking about using a regular earphone - which means left and right only channels. It has nothing to do with the wiring of earphones with 3 lines (L,R,mic)
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I think OP is talking about using a regular earphone - which means left and right only channels. It has nothing to do with the wiring of earphones with 3 lines (L,R,mic)
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Thank you. Yes, you are correct.
If Mercelo Reis's post is correct, it would indicate that the problem is not hardware, OS or firmware related. It would be app related, given he has that functionality on the skype app, but not the phone app.
The reason I want this is because I want to use audiophile earphones to listen to music and be able to take calls without having to alter the arrangement. As it stands now, I'm forced to unplug my earphones from the phone to take the call.
I can't get high level audio quality from a headSET or bluetooth. I don't want to be encumbered by a potentially unnecessary adapter.
My friend has a HTC desire that can do this. My brother who has a Nexus with froyo, can't. So, hoping for a fix this way with the new froyo for the SGS seems slim..
Hi all! I had an iphone for 6 months now and i have some great headphones with mic (zagg smartbuds). Now I'm a SGS owner. The problem, as we all know, is the 3.5 jack different connections. So I'm trying to find a 3.5mm, 4 conduct, iphone female to SGS male afaptor.
My first find is that http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm works but costs way too much.
Many great headphones out there are iphone compatible (so no SGS) and i think we need a solution for that. If anyone here is an android developer...maybe he can create a software solution too.
Unfortunately most apple products use non standard wiring for the headphones, so you are more likely to find normal-to-iphone adapters and not the other way around
I think even that will work because iphone jack output is TRRS and samsungs TRSR
So the cable you are talking about is a
(female universal) TRSR<--->TRRS (male iphone)
Only the last 2 conducts change. So if you put an iphone compatible headset in the female input you will get a normal output.
Do you know where can I find adapters like the ones you mention?
Or hack it?
Has anyone tried instead of buying an adapter, stripping the cables and switching the ground and the mic on an "iPhone-type" headphones?
Would be great to learn your experiences on this, I have a great pair of Bose headphones that I love, and would really enjoy using this on the Galaxy S....
dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.48711
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dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.48711
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can anyone confirm if the smartbuds are working with this adapter ?
that says its FOR the iphone, not for iphone earphones in other devices so that may not work.
this one does work for sure as ive bought it.
http://www.meelec.com/MEE_TRRS_Adapter_for_P_Version_Headphones_p/adptr-trrs-35.htm
Good find, indeed that one says specifically that it swaps the connections: "Adapter Pinout: T-T, R1-R1, R2-S, S-R2"
$10 isn't great but isn't too bad, the one I saw months was something like $20-30.
can anyone confirm if the smartbuds are working with this adapter ?
Looking to get some Klipsch Image S4 Headphones to compliment my HTC HD7.
The only problem with buying generic 3.5mm earbuds, is of course I lose the call and volume controls which come with the stock earbuds.
So: I want to get a externsion cable with the volume/call contrl buttons, so I can plug my headphones into that cable, and then that cable into the phone.
Anyone seen a product like this?
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Looking to get some Klipsch Image S4 Headphones to compliment my HTC HD7.
The only problem with buying generic 3.5mm earbuds, is of course I lose the call and volume controls which come with the stock earbuds.
So: I want to get a externsion cable with the volume/call contrl buttons, so I can plug my headphones into that cable, and then that cable into the phone.
Anyone seen a product like this?
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Their called Mic Adapter's, so go research, google, or ebay "mic adapter" and pick one you like, hope this helps.
To keep the stock feel of my headset, I just bought a small 3.5mm female connector. Then I opened the headsets remote (it is very easy: just pull the buttons up).
There is a little board inside. I removed the cables of the original earbuds and soldered the female connector with fine cable to it. But before trying this, one needs to make sure, that the soldering equipment you have is fine enough because the soldering points are VERY small.
Now I can use any earbud I want, without losing any of the look or functionality the original equipment offered.
The price was approximately 1 Euro + the new headphones.
Replacement headphones
Hi all,
I think my question is simpler. I can't get along with the HTC headphones when I am out running - my ears are a funny shape I guess, so I want to get some earphones with ear hooks. BUT, I really want to keep the microphone and volume controls. Can anyone explain what I should look for. I tried some Philips ones, for iPhone, and they did not adjust volume.
Thanks in advance if anyone could shed some light on this!
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Hi all,
I think my question is simpler. I can't get along with the HTC headphones when I am out running - my ears are a funny shape I guess, so I want to get some earphones with ear hooks. BUT, I really want to keep the microphone and volume controls. Can anyone explain what I should look for. I tried some Philips ones, for iPhone, and they did not adjust volume.
Thanks in advance if anyone could shed some light on this!
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Look here: http://us.creative.com/products/wel...437&WT.cg_n=Campaigns&WT.mc_id=8863#subcat866
I believe the HS-930i or HS-730i are what you're looking for, they don't have any hooks, though.
Thanks Dorian, this is very helpful. I note that the ones you have picked out are specifically for iPhone - am I right in thinking that headphones that provide all functionality for iPhone will also provide all functionality for HTC HD7 as well?
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Thanks Dorian, this is very helpful. I note that the ones you have picked out are specifically for iPhone - am I right in thinking that headphones that provide all functionality for iPhone will also provide all functionality for HTC HD7 as well?
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No, I bought Seinheisser Headphones with Mic, it was compatible with the iphone therefore thought the same, paid £65 for these, found out on my return from holiday that they did not work with the HTC Trophy! Everything works bar the Mic! It works very well with my sister in laws iphone!
Hence why I am now trawling the xda forum looking for something that is gauranteed to work! Not willing to spend anymore money on anything else!
I hope this helps,
Will
Thanks Will - that was exactly my concern... you spend a lot of money and they still don't work! And of course shops aren't keen on you putting the earphones in your ear to check! The lack of responses to this suggests to me that, at the moment, there isn't a solution.
Unless someone knows differently...
Solution found?
I contacted HTC directly today (perhaps should have done this first!) and had a very helpful conversation with Mohammed in their support centre.
He pointed me at the Dixons site, which shows lots of accessories, together with product compatibility. This was very helpful.
I have just ordered some Nokia WH-800 earphones from Amazon for 18 GBP plus postage. I think they will do what I require.
I also loved the look of "PowerBeats Sport Headphones red with Control Talk" and I may ultimately go for those, although the price of 120 GBP is a little steep for me.
Anyway, I think I have found a solution!
Was hoping for a replacement set also - I must have odd ears as the htc standards (although sounding good) just don't stay put. I need those inner ear bud things or a full on over head set.
Andyspr - can you let us know if they work for you? Those over ear clips would sort me out!!
Okay, so i was out the other day and relised i had lost my original headphones while i was out. I use headphones daily and couldn't live without them.
Question is does anyone stock the original Samsung Headset with the PTT(push to talk) button on it? or maybe another manufacturer that works with the Ace.
Preferably I'm looking for standard rather than the in-ear pair.
Thanks in advance!
I've tested it with an original headset from LG (LG optimus one). And worked!
Maybe you should try buy a new one and test it before you actually buy it.
the pinout of samsung's stock headset is universal, you may use it on iPod, HP 4-pole audio+mic jack and in others, but not on nokia. nokia headsets follow a different pinout pattern, swapping ground to mic+shield. well, I did successfully converted a nokia headset to a universal one.
wait, I was lost there, but still, samsung's 3.5mm jack is universal. only nokia is an exception. hehehe. you may use any headset except for old iPod headsets and nokia headsets. iPod 4, iPhone 4 and newest ipods have the universal jack pinout configuration that shares with almost all of handsets.
Thanks for the replies guys. Done a bit of digging around and found a user on eBay selling original headsets for £3
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I tried my old Sony Ericsson headset and the sound was so distorted. It was like the speakers were rattleing although the sound was so quiet...
anyways, as mentioned before, i've found a set on ebay and a reasonably good price of £2.20
Not sure if i'm allowed to link to ebay pages but here goes...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280795430244?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
If I had a pound for every time i saw something sold as genuine on Ebay
We'll see what happens when they come, if they function properly ect... then at the end of the day i'm not fussed
Just got the set through this morning... Seems like stock, build quality is as good as my original, sounds is ok. and the button functions. So £2.20 well spent...
Thanks for your help guys
Unfortunately no original Sony dock available then I search alternative...
Google "dock Xperia SP" and I found a product named M35H sold around 10€ by various web dealers.
Despite the absence of choice, I recommend this product.
- Stable, Non-slip feet
- Rear micro USB socket
- Charge and data sync
Only quality ABS used does not reach OEM, but it works fine anyway!
I made a little video for you...
About dealer, this thread is a review product and I would not advertising.
Make your own choice!
Steph, by the looks of it, it appears that you won't be able to use the headphone jack when its in the dock. Is this correct? If so, I'm very disappointed, as I mainly bought it for that reason. Wanted somewhere I could mount the phone and still listen to music with headphones. May need to pick up a bluetooth set
I may just need to look into making my own.
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Steph, by the looks of it, it appears that you won't be able to use the headphone jack when its in the dock. Is this correct? If so, I'm very disappointed, as I mainly bought it for that reason. Wanted somewhere I could mount the phone and still listen to music with headphones. May need to pick up a bluetooth set
I may just need to look into making my own.
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You can connect headphone jack with plug diameter up to 9 millimeters
Close call Thanks for clarifying that.