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USB to 3.5mm Audio Adapter - The good and bad

I bought one of those little adapters on ebay, such as the one you can see here: Link
Couple of things:
- Music - it now sounds brilliant through my personal headphones - the ones that come in the box with the diamond are indeed complete rubbish. But that was fairly obvious anyway. I'm impressed with the quality of the diamond now.
- Taking calls. Now we have a BIG PROBLEM. When a call comes through, the audio is routed through to my headphones as you would expect. But the problem is that the diamond must think there is a microphone attached as well, as noone can hear me speak until I pull the headphones out of the diamond and it's internal mic kicks in!! Then when the call is ended the music starts blasting out of the speaker of the diamond while I'm madly trying to plug the headphones back in, amidst getting all sorts of annoyed looks from people next to me on the tram that WERE sleeping until I woke them up..... Woops
Does anybody know a workaround for this? How can I make the diamond think there is NO microphone plugged in when I'm using the headphones?? Will I have to short some pins on the connector...? Anyone have the pin layout for the 11 pin HTC connector? Or is there an easier way.... Help from the experienced is appreciated. Cheers.

OK so here are the pinouts:
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So it would seem that 'disabling' pins 7 and 12 on the adapter might do the trick.... Or maybe they already are disabled on some of the adapters out there..
It's going to be hard to do on such a small thing... Does anyone know a way to trick the OS or disable it in the registry somehow??

check this out
I got one of these http://www.amazon.com/Synch-Charge-...r_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1215060921&sr=8-2 from Amazon and it works like a charm. You might want to try this.

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I got one of these http://www.amazon.com/Synch-Charge-...r_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1215060921&sr=8-2 from Amazon and it works like a charm. You might want to try this.
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Have you try this adpater to listen to radio without the headphone. By plugging in this and set the radio to speaker phone.

what about that ??
you can plug any 3.5 headphones you want, it works for the fm radio, and you have a mic so you can talk when receiving a call without having to do the unplug replug acrobatic move you used to ....

salada2k said:
I bought one of those little adapters on ebay, such as the one you can see here: Link
Couple of things:
- Music - it now sounds brilliant through my personal headphones - the ones that come in the box with the diamond are indeed complete rubbish. But that was fairly obvious anyway. I'm impressed with the quality of the diamond now.
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Hm... I plugged in mine (I use the RC e100), and somehow all other headphones (also high quality one) I have are all worse then the one within the box =( very annoying, as the the htc headphones are far to big and ugly =(
Also the whole audio stuff is poor on the diamond - I read s.th. of an audio booster bug, but no way to cure it =(
What have you done to have such a good qualtity?

Thanks for all of your replies.
I ended up going with the RC E100 as you suggested and some other people here seem to think they work well. Well, they definitely do!
I've plugged my Sony's into them and they sound awesome. Really impressed with the audio quality now. Just have to figure out where to hide all the cable!! 2 metres + hiding inside my jacket! Might have to get the scissors and soldering iron out and re-work it...
The only problem is that the supplied driver with the RCE100 does not install on the diamond, or maybe its a problem that I'm using Vista with Windows Mobile Device Centre instead of Windows XP with Activesync. I will try and install the CAB file manually.
The Play/FF/RW on the headset only controls the built-in audio player in TouchFLO 3D, need to figure out how to make it work with Core Player.... And to answer you question Basthet, it sounds much better with Core Player, no audio booster bug, it has built in pre-amp and also equalizer and you can make your music sound very very nice with it. Highly recommended. It does not cure the little skip you hear in audio tracks; it is now clear this is an Operating System/Hardware issue.

I know that acrobatic move that you speak of, and it made me laugh to see that I'm not the only one running into that problem. Happened to me while official exams were being held in the classroom nearby, nearly got me expelled.

S4 works with app2radio!

Use app2radio and turn your car touch-screen in-dash navigton/radio into a touch screen for your phone!
Ok, so I researched this, bought the parts, set it up in my car..... and can verify this works with our S4.
Pioneer makes a multi-touch head unit to install in your car. The creator of the app called arliborator created a program for your phone (that replaces the Pioneer program) that allows your phone to hdmi out your screen on the in-dash display. Additionally the app allows it so that when you press (or pinch/multi-touch) the in-dash display in your car, it controls your phone!
So now I can control my phone from the dash and have my phone display on the dash
Great for: google maps, movies, pandora tuned-in radio. The other thing I can do is have in-dash obd readings from my car (I have a bluetooth obd reader installed in my car). So I can see my mph, mpg, rpms, as well as check and clear fault codes..... all from my dash!
The head unit a rear view camera hookup. It uses the radio's gps which is faster lock than our phones (and it doesn't use phone batteries.
There's so much more too that this does. Check out this video to see what I'm talking about:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJW4V7U8k6E
I picked this head unit up (app2radio or sph-da100) for $269 refurbished!

I have an older head unit:
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVH-P4300DVD-In-Dash-Double-DIN-Receiver/dp/B004HW6F7Y
Will this work with that unit?
I am considering changing that out anyways, as it needs an additional module for the backup camera and the current generation ZR1 doesn't come with one.

Nope. Won't work. No appradio mode or HDMI in on the deck.
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Looking forward to testing this out. I have the AppRadio2 in my car and truck. Been using it with an HTC EVO 4g LTE but the Bluetooth is buggy on it. Moving over to the S4 after using HTC devices since the original Touch.
Phone should be at home when I get in tonight. Looking forward to a better phone, navigation and Pandora using the S4 over the EVO.... Also using ARLiberator and Car Home Ultra. Great combo on this radio.

Using a touch screen interface in a moving car is a losing proposition unless one is in a funeral procession.
Also, it means the screen is too low and too close to the driver for a safe viewing angle. There is a reason most OEM have gone to a control device for the screen.
It you need to, check out the Cadillac Cue system, or an older Lexus with touchscreen. Fail when the vehicle is moving.

I had the App2Radio installed & it was ONLY useful with the ARLiberator app. The problem is, horrible audio disconnection every 15 seconds, screens blurring repeatedly. It was enough after 3 days installed that I decided to return it. I had high hopes for it as years ago, I had ALWAYS wished for a dash "dumb terminal" that I could control my phone with.
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I've since installed the Parrot Asteroid Smart (Android 2.3.7) & rooted it & haven't been more satisfied. As it stands, I've got my radar detector, ODBII bluetooth module, and cell phone all connected thru my PAS via bluetooth simultaneously & it works near flawlessly. I have some automation (on my phone & PAS) I'm wanting to setup (Tasker) & it'll be perfect (automatically enable BT tethering, etc).
(Now I'm able to just about keep my phone completely turned off, don't need to run Escort Live on the phone anymore)

Wish this worked for my Cadillac CTS Nav screen. That would be pro.

No luck for me..... I have an AppRadio2 in both my cars. Used it a LOT while traveling for Pandora and Google Maps and worked decent enough with my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Can't get it to connect at all on this S4. Bluetooth pairs fine but when I plug in the MHL cable (using Pioneer Android kit) it will not see the phone. Neither unit will.

cahiatt said:
No luck for me..... I have an AppRadio2 in both my cars. Used it a LOT while traveling for Pandora and Google Maps and worked decent enough with my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Can't get it to connect at all on this S4. Bluetooth pairs fine but when I plug in the MHL cable (using Pioneer Android kit) it will not see the phone. Neither unit will.
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You need a mhl 3.0 adapter for it to work. I had to buy one when I went from my note to my s4.

euphoric28 said:
You need a mhl 3.0 adapter for it to work. I had to buy one when I went from my note to my s4.
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That worked. Picked up an adapter for a Galaxy S3 at the Samsung "store" at the local Best Buy. Worked perfectly. I just wish the cable was a little longer on the adapter. I had mine originally setup with the adapter in a coin pocket below the shifter. My phone would rest snugly in the cup holder and the cable would reach it perfectly. The cable on the Samsung adapter is may 3" long. Way too short to be useful.
Now if I can figure out how to get the screen from blanking when I close the flip cover when in car mode....

Two problems on my p9

Hi guys i have two problems on my p9. First One: battery settings is missing. Under settings advenced settings there isnt...
Second one: Bluetooth is not working with my Bluetooth car system. Device is paired but on incoming and outgoing calls i have to use the internal speacker...
Last problem...i cant set-up exchange email: i cant edit First row with email in settings...
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Anyone got these problems?
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Not me. But i dont have Bluetooth car system. But the other 2 i dont have that problems
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Battery settings are part of the app phone manager.

You mean this option?
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Try to reach it through phone manager. Look at the permissions, maybe you have stopped something?
I will try to connect through bluetooth in my car today and will report later.
Edit: Works ok with my Pioneer xxxxx in my car, no problems during calls.

no issue here.

In Bluetooth settings, when paired to the car cclick on the "!" on the right hand side next to your paired device. Is "Phone Audio" selected? Select if not...you may have to unpair and re pair the phone to the car first.
Battery settings, as mentioned above should be in advanced settings, if it's not there then chances are you've changed something, but a factory reset should get everything back to normal. It's a pain I know but ultimately it should work!

battery settings will be missing if the phone manager app is disabled..

^Yes, but it can be disabled only if you have root, otherwise it's impossible, because it's a system app.

Ok...its seems there are some issue on my phone related to " i dont know"... 1. No phone manager app ( at least it is not in app section under settings) 2. Bluetooth is paired but there is no the phone audio option...
now ill try a factory reset...
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Ok...factory reset solved battery settings missing...but its still there Bluetooth issue and exchange one...
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Try ti reset again.
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Try pairing both ways....delete current pairing (On both the phone & car) and then initiate the paring from the car to the phone, see result, and then delete pairing again and try initiating from phone to car if still no joy. (this worked for a weird glitch on mine where the phone would constantly ask for permission to share my contacts with the car!)
Other than that, sorry haven't a clue...maybe have a word with the car manufacturer?

Guys, I have the same bluetooth problem. Although is paired it wont run more than one call the through the car radio, if I tried to call or received another call It wont work. Eventually need to turn on the celphone speakers... Its being like that since.the last android update. Ive tried everything so far and nothing. Its wierd very little people have notice this and they havent work on a patch yet...
Please help is very appreciated, JJ

I'm having the same problem any help would be appreciated

JJGomez27 said:
Guys, I have the same bluetooth problem. Although is paired it wont run more than one call the through the car radio, if I tried to call or received another call It wont work. Eventually need to turn on the celphone speakers... Its being like that since.the last android update. Ive tried everything so far and nothing. Its wierd very little people have notice this and they havent work on a patch yet...
Please help is very appreciated, JJ
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same here

JJGomez27 said:
Guys, I have the same bluetooth problem. Although is paired it wont run more than one call the through the car radio, if I tried to call or received another call It wont work. Eventually need to turn on the celphone speakers... Its being like that since.the last android update. Ive tried everything so far and nothing. Its wierd very little people have notice this and they havent work on a patch yet...
Please help is very appreciated, JJ
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try this
http://recomhub.com/blog/how-to-fix-huawei-p9-bluetooth-problems/

P9 Lte issues with Car
Seems a common problem of a kind. I have no issues with the Bluetooth connection but I cant ask the car entertainment system to call a phone number it Just comes up and says there is no internet access. Huawei just says reinstall the app.... the app that is used for the voice activation of commands is "Google now" - cant uninstall that. Any Ideas ????
Thanks Meggsy

Anyone had any joy in regards to the car audio issue yet please.
Bought the p9 lite yesterday and have same issue, pairs ok and stereo knows a call is taking place as radio turns off and can see people have answered call as timer appears on stereo display but they cant hear me and I cant hear them.
Have tried all the tips I've found online but still no joy.
Have even tried straight from a factory reset with no accounts set up and still same.
Shame as like the phone and was hoping to get the real p9 on upgrade in couple of months but I really need to have the hands free working properly

Jaymc82 said:
Anyone had any joy in regards to the car audio issue yet please.
Bought the p9 lite yesterday and have same issue, pairs ok and stereo knows a call is taking place as radio turns off and can see people have answered call as timer appears on stereo display but they cant hear me and I cant hear them.
Have tried all the tips I've found online but still no joy.
Have even tried straight from a factory reset with no accounts set up and still same.
Shame as like the phone and was hoping to get the real p9 on upgrade in couple of months but I really need to have the hands free working properly
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i had same problem before.
after upgrading to b180 ,all work now without problem

S20 FE Snapdragon Low Volume

Hello there. I have been using the device for about 2 weeks and the device is very nice. However, the headphone volume is low, the speech volume is also low. How can I solve this problem? Thanks.
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share the device model number and software version please.
So the volume issue doesn't go away even if you disconnect/forget and reconnect?
Have you tried to cache clear or network reset the device?
If the above doesn't work, then try booting in Safe Mode to see if it still happens.
Lastly, submit error report to Samsung Members app or Wearable app for professional support.

TheNewGuy92 said:
share the device model number and software version please.
So the volume issue doesn't go away even if you disconnect/forget and reconnect?
Have you tried to cache clear or network reset the device?
If the above doesn't work, then try booting in Safe Mode to see if it still happens.
Lastly, submit error report to Samsung Members app or Wearable app for professional support.
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Device Model : SM-G780G/DS
Software Version : Android 11 (One UI 3.1) September Update
I am using wired headphones.
I tried in Safe Mode, the result is still the same unfortunately.

Look at advanced sound settings, play with those. Also check through Developer options with headset plugged in.
Try clearing the system cache and a hard reboot.
Play with sound settings volume control, cycle from minimum to max a few times.
Make sure volume limiting isn't active.
Load Galaxy Sound Assistant, at the least it will give you more volume level steps.
Consider a pair of Buds+ as they work very well especially for calls. I don't like a phone glued to my face...

BrkAkn07 said:
Device Model : SM-G780G/DS
Software Version : Android 11 (One UI 3.1) September Update
I am using wired headphones.
I tried in Safe Mode, the result is still the same unfortunately.
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wired USB c headphones or wired 3.5mm into an adaptor ?
either way you may have a compatibility issue, that's what I'd look at first. there is a setting about USB pass-through audio routing in developer options, check that if they're USB c headphones. if you've got an adaptor it'll need to have DAC built-in to work right.

as noted above by others, the connector part or the wire segment may be defective, test the headphone on other devices if possible. If the headphone works okay on other phones then it is possible the phone's port is bad. You can have it checked at authorized service center which ever is near you.
If nothing is seen to be damaged or defective then submit error report to Samsung Members after reproducing the issue, it may be a software issue.

Hi to everybody, I have more or less the same problem, or rather in headphones the volume is fine, but it is low both in capsule and speakerphone (much compared to my old LG V30 that still use as a second phone).
Unfortunately I rooted it without even thinking about making a call first, I didn't expect to have this problem so I can't contact support.
With other phones, years ago, I used to edit the mixer_paths.xml file and managed to raise the volume even a lot, is it no longer possible to do this?

Question Can't pair Bluetooth with car

Hi,
When I updated my pixel 7 in January 5 "Security update" it never a pair Bluetooth with car .
The notice appeared "Bluetooth connection failed. Verify the passcode and your phone settings." , but I'm sure about passcode was correct.
I tried every step following:
-Forget and reconnect
- Rest Bluetooth
-Developer options then change AVRCP Version from 1.5 to 1.3,1.4....etc
-Last Factory rest
I used another phone to connect it connect without any problems, but the pixel 7
passing code Not accept my car.
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Scropion_7 said:
Hi,
When I updated my pixel 7 in January 5 "Security update" it never a pair Bluetooth with car .
The notice appeared "Bluetooth connection failed. Verify the passcode and your phone settings." , but I'm sure about passcode was correct.
I tried every step following:
-Forget and reconnect
- Rest Bluetooth
-Developer options then change AVRCP Version from 1.5 to 1.3,1.4....etc
-Last Factory rest
I used another phone to connect it connect without any problems, but the pixel 7
passing code Not accept my car.
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Known issue.

There is workaround, You need to start any call then connect to the bluetooth of the car after you hangout it should stay connected to the bluetooth of the car.

Delete the phone from your car's system and start the entire process over.

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There is workaround, You need to start any call then connect to the bluetooth of the car after you hangout it should stay connected to the bluetooth of the car.
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This works but doesn't reconnect after the car has been off. Has anyone got it to stay permanently? Ta

technotika said:
This works but doesn't reconnect after the car has been off. Has anyone got it to stay permanently? Ta
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Unfortunately you need to do it everytime
Hopefully google solve this bug with the next update

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Unfortunately you need to do it everytime
Hopefully google solve this bug with the next update
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Or you could plug it into the car via USB instead of fighting with the Bluetooth. I know that defeats the purpose of a fix for Bluetooth, but it's an easy work-around in the meantime.

About to test this ...

Fixed!

Hello, Can someone confirms the february update BT fix ?
I dont want to update and downgrade one more Time

Maybe you can't see my posts, tested and problem gone (for me anyway)

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Maybe you can't see my posts, tested and problem gone (for me anyway)
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Yes i have seen, but between 'official' announces and reality...
Thanks for your test and confirmation

Obviously was device based as I NEVER EVER had any bluetooth connection issues.
And I´m using BT a lot!
But feels good anyway they fixed a problem others had...may have eventually affected me some time.