[Q] Do the "stock GS4A earbuds control volume/playback? - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just got a GS4A in somewhat terribad physical condition but it works 100% and it didn't come with any of the original accessories (box, adapter, microUSB cable, and of course the earbuds).
Can anyone that has purchased a GS4A brand new tell me if the stock Samsung earbuds have a volume control in the little remote pod in the cord, and if it can be used for controlling playback as well (Play/Pause, maybe 2 clicks for next song, 3 clicks for Previous, that sort of thing)?
Been searching for an answer but haven't found one yet, not sure precisely which earbuds are included with the GS4A so if anyone can take a picture of theirs or the remote pod (close up/macro image) I'd greatly appreciate it, thanks.

The headset that came with my i9295 has controls, yes, and they work well. I think they can do double-tap for next song in the player I use (poweramp), but don't hold me to that because I got a much nicer set of headphones with my purchase from the store (SOL republic Tracks HD), so I haven't been using the included earbuds much at all.
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Are you talking about the international version or the SGH-I537? I have the I537 and it didn't come with any earbuds...
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my-blue-snog-box said:
Are you talking about the international version or the SGH-I537? I have the I537 and it didn't come with any earbuds...
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My international one did, but honestly it wouldn't have been a big loss if it didn't. As most bundled earbuds they are good enough, but nothing to be all that happy about. The shape makes them hang a bit awkwardly in my particular ears, and they seem to get pulled out a lot easier than other earbuds I use. The only reason I use them at all is that they are a compatible headset that is more discrete for use when I'm out on town, rather than my over-ear Tracks HD that I use to listen to music and so when I'm at home.

Wow, AT&T being so cheap they can't toss in a pair of $3 earbuds, good lord.
Oh well, I found some on eBay that claim to be the "real deal" Samsung product, which upon getting them I will promptly disassemble and attach my current Koss earbuds where were previously transplanted onto an iPod/iPhone earbud cable.
Thanks for the info...

br0adband said:
Wow, AT&T being so cheap they can't toss in a pair of $3 earbuds, good lord.
Oh well, I found some on eBay that claim to be the "real deal" Samsung product, which upon getting them I will promptly disassemble and attach my current Koss earbuds where were previously transplanted onto an iPod/iPhone earbud cable.
Thanks for the info...
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Good choice, Koss earbuds are way superior to these. Unfortunately I don't have the tools right now or I'd do the same myself, I have a pair of old Koss where the contact broke that are just waiting for such a project.

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Bluetooth Headset (For one ear)

I've been searching on both the forum and net for suggestions on a bluetooth headset. I mostly see people suggesting a two ear headphone type, which does look nice. Unfortunately, I work with people a lot and wearing such a headset is a big no-no. I'll get complained on in a heartbeat. I would like something that can push music from my phone, take calls, and of course work with an HD2 on Energy roms. No headphone types please just take up one ear.
Any suggestions?
ddgarcia05 said:
I've been searching on both the forum and net for suggestions on a bluetooth headset. I mostly see people suggesting a two ear headphone type, which does look nice. Unfortunately, I work with people a lot and wearing such a headset is a big no-no. I'll get complained on in a heartbeat. I would like something that can push music from my phone, take calls, and of course work with an HD2 on Energy roms. No headphone types please just take up one ear.
Any suggestions?
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You sure you want to be this guy?
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I got this Samsung WEP 870, the sounds quality is not bad consider that price tag is $30+. I used that for music and talk. You can also hook it with the stereo lanyard. Attached the link for reference.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Samsung-WEP...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item27b0a0e4d8
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You sure you want to be this guy?
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I know I don't want be that guy. I work patrol and have to one ear on my unit's raido at all times. Thus, I wouldn't benefit from wearing stereo headphone in the unit. And just thinking of getting down on a call with headphones covering both ears makes we wonder how fast someone would call in to say, "he was listening to music and it's very disrespectful." It's one of things that sets policy and gets a guy canned. But, like I said before they look sweet.
Too bad your radio doesn't support blue tooth.
plantronics voyager 855 works well with either one ear or with the detachable stereo ear piece.

Headphone conspiracy

I believe there's a conspiracy how headphones break in a month or sooner. I think it's a market conspiracy that companies use so, the consumer doesn't stop with one headphone, but keeps buying more and more.
what you guys think?, am I high on something
htc fan89 said:
I believe there's a conspiracy how headphones break in a month or sooner. I think it's a market conspiracy that companies use so, the consumer doesn't stop with one headphone, but keeps buying more and more.
what you guys think?, am I high on something
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I think you better lay the wiskey down....
Buy better headphones.
Yep...Dollar General stores...come on mate
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Yep...Dollar General stores...come on mate
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Don't kick it 'till you try it.
I've had the same pair of Phillips Headphones since 2004... they cost £18... What are you all doing to your headphones to destroy them!?!?
I use the headphones that usualy came with the phones. Never broked one, butI do change phone a bit...
That said, I have the same Panasonic headphones for 20+ years, that I use when at home, for better quality.
I still have a working pair that came with the original game boy, plus a Moto s9 BT headset i had for about a year now, psp headphones I had since 07 i think, HTC headphones that came with my Dash (they even survived the washer & dryer), some great sounding sony headphones i bought from radioshack about 2 years ago, but the only ones that fell apart were some dj style Craig brand chepos from kmart.
wow, I'm cursed with headphones. I remember buying apple headphones for like 50 bucks (what a rip off), they didn't even last an year...
v-moda earplugs for the win!
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Those look hot, hows the sound quality? I consider myself an audiophile.
i have some sony noise cancelers. got 'em $20 USD on sale at the sony outlet.
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i have some sony noise cancelers. got 'em $20 USD on sale at the sony outlet.
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I sure don't wanna know which outlet if where you live is the truth......
lol purple, I'm going try my luck with Bluetooth headphones now
You mean these ugly things?

Any of you guys or girls into car stereos at all?

I do some car stereo stuff away from my dayjob, and if theres any interest, i'd like to share some build pics with you guys.
-Robin
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I do some car stereo stuff away from my dayjob, and if theres any interest, i'd like to share some build pics with you guys.
-Robin
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I'm into it, tho i dont have a car, but they do interest me
Please do share some.
I'm not huge into it but it is an interest of mine. Besides, I'm sure anyone here can recognize the beauty behind it all.
I use to be real big into it. DB drags and such. That was like 6-10 years ago though. My last system had 3 13" JL w7 powered by 3 JL 1000's... And yes my mother was right, my hearing has gone to ****.
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I use to be real big into it. DB drags and such. That was like 6-10 years ago though. My last system had 3 13" JL w7 powered by 3 JL 1000's... And yes my mother was right, my hearing has gone to ****.
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Nice.
I still am an active competitor in their newer format, Bass Race......pretty cool if you have the patience.
Here are some pics of one that i just finished up tonight.
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one of the many pics of the build.....
and heres some of the one that i finished up last week.
Both need carpet, and the first one is getting something even more special.
there is an amprack in the top, there will be a flush mounted amp in there.
Let me know what you think.
nice boxes!!! wanna build me one???
I have a passing interest in car audio, just not a huge priority in the budget unfortunately.
This is what I have so far in my car:
dvd receiver with sirius and someday soon, bluetooth
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/DVD-Receivers/AVH-P3100DVD
front speakers
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/Pro60SE-P601.aspx
rear deck:
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/SR95-P627.aspx
Looking at these for the bass:
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/G310-P566.aspx
I already have a box that is in the recommended dimensions for these speakers.
Also, what is a good amp (not crazy expensive) to push these, or is there a better deal on 10inch woofers.
I'm looking for clean sound more than overall thump.
Any suggestions?
your link for the subs returned a server error
and im all about building something and shipping it....lol
Boston is an excellent brand, but compared to their retail pricing, there are better, less expensive options out there.
If youre looking for some ideas, shoot me a PM, i know of a few very good, lesser known companies that I have used, and also that i still use.
try this again. the 10"subs I've been looking at:
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/G310-P566.aspx
I agree, retail they are expensive, but they can be found for half of retail if you shop around.
Meant to edit that post, i clicked a second time and it worked.
They are killer sounding subs for sure. 300/pair isnt all that bad to be honest.

Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket Earbuds Headphones With Inline Mic - £14.99

Just to let y'all know.....
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...For-iPhone-amp-Blackberry-Chrome/Product.html
£14.99!!!
Not 100% sure if they'll work with the HD2, I've bought one anyway. If it doesn't work, I'll sell it on ebay
(unless someone on here has already bought these and knows they work with the HD2....)
villieb said:
Just to let y'all know.....
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...For-iPhone-amp-Blackberry-Chrome/Product.html
£14.99!!!
Not 100% sure if they'll work with the HD2, I've bought one anyway. If it doesn't work, I'll sell it on ebay
(unless someone on here has already bought these and knows they work with the HD2....)
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Bargain tha like il be having sum of themthanks for sharing mate
Aluminium foil cable!?!?! no thanks. i'll be getting me some Creative HS-730i's. Ok they are twice the price but from experience i know they'll be worth it.
£14.99!!!
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You mean
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£79.95 Free Delivery
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Is it showing that just for me ?
LOL no its only you, I got this
Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket Earbuds Headphones With Inline Mic For iPhone & Blackberry / Chrome
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£49.99 Free Delivery
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LOL no its only you, I got this
Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket Earbuds Headphones With Inline Mic For iPhone & Blackberry / Chrome
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LMAO .. I just checked it back .. here what it shows :
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I assume we have to keep checking on it, we buy it when it shows EUR 9,99
Buy, buy buy! -£12.99!!
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...arbud-With-Mic-For-iPhone-3G-3GS/Product.html
I've got some skullcandy INK'D headphones with mic and they work great on my HD2. The button ends calls and it starts/stops the music player under normal use. The sound quality is also great for <£20
I got them HERE but they were £15.99 when I bought them.
villieb said:
Just to let y'all know.....
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...For-iPhone-amp-Blackberry-Chrome/Product.html
£14.99!!!
Not 100% sure if they'll work with the HD2, I've bought one anyway. If it doesn't work, I'll sell it on ebay
(unless someone on here has already bought these and knows they work with the HD2....)
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Wicked earphones at an amazing price,so glad i got mine before they went back upthanks for sharing dude
Excellent,
Just picked up a set for £17.99
Much appreciated for the heads up
I have the next set down the 50/50 almost the same just less bass I think and not the super durable metal corn the end/send button works but the vol up and down dont work on the hd2 in winmo or android

Amplified speakers?

Hi, can you folks reccomend some amplified speakers for use with my Nexus when in the car?
Its great as a sat nav but not loud enough so something that I can fit perhaps at the back of it when in a bracket and powered by 12v/5v ?
I have searched but not come up with much.
Cheers,
Sid
got this ninja turtle speaker at toys r us for my sons tablet in the back seat that is mounted on the head rest. it plugs into the headphone jack and is powered by usb (rechargeable) so you can plug it into any usb car charger. plenty loud and decent sound for the price. they had a bunch of different styles if you're not into ninja turtles lol including a bomb shaped one that was pretty cool looking. it sits on a key ring so you can clamp it to anything http://www.toysrus.com/buy/electronics/audio/speakers/speakers-docks/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-portable-ipod-speaker-orange-55065-tru-17356136
SepticSid said:
Hi, can you folks reccomend some amplified speakers for use with my Nexus when in the car?
Its great as a sat nav but not loud enough so something that I can fit perhaps at the back of it when in a bracket and powered by 12v/5v ?
I have searched but not come up with much.
Cheers,
Sid
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Just did a survey of portable ( pocket-able ) amplified speakers, the best sound under 300euros is the JBL charge
http://www.jbl.com/estore/jbl/us/products/JBL-Charge/JBL%20CHARGE_JBL_US
The best above 300 is the BOSE
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/digital_music_systems/bluetooth_speakers/soundlink_wireless_speaker/index.jsp
My tests centered on hi-fi quality, so were performed with a wired link NOT the bluetooth
Thank you but I was thinking of something for in the car, 20 euros being too much to pay let alone 100+ :good:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-984-000108-Laptop-Speaker-Z205/dp/B0036VO6IC
The Logitech USB speaker works with USB-OTG and it's pretty loud. Combine that with a Y cable for charging and it's not a bad setup. I got mine for $20usd locally on clearance.
ventowtf said:
The Logitech USB speaker works with USB-OTG and it's pretty loud. Combine that with a Y cable for charging and it's not a bad setup. I got mine for $20usd locally on clearance.
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Bought the same speaker for about the same price and agree. Decent improvement over the builtin ones although not audiophile or even close but then it's not audiophile priced either.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
Get a Lepai. Makes it simple to run normal speakers.
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Thanks for the suggestions folks.
Maybe this need a change to the car audio setup so I can use the car radio.
Problem with that is that its a fiat with blue & me that uses the aux IP for the computer input.
Cheers.
Sid.
You could still use the Lepai for your car stereo also. Just run the audio out on the car stereo to the audio in rca jacks on the Lepai and then hook the cars speakers to the outs on the Lepai.
Tesco have been selling an Altec Lansing speaker for about £7.50 it's a single speaker but has amazing sound, fills the cab of my van without any problems. Battery powered and the batteries seem to last forever.
Now that's more like it.
Cheers.

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