USB in car - X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys i just got a sony XSPN1BT that uses the radio as a face plate..pretty cool
but the radio doesn't read USB..says not compatible..it seem's like a redundant issue with this radio..cause it did the same on other radio's..
is it because there is no dedicated media player like Samsung?
i love the phone,but the compatibility is really minimal to lots of accessories and media devices...

Car USB only works with iOS, AFAIK

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Tilt as BT keyboard for Playstation 3?

Does anyone know if this is possible? I've seen wireless keyboards/mice for use with the PS3. So far I've been able to connect my PS3 via Wifi/Orb to my laptop to access all media files. (Which is a sweet feature I didn't know it could do before I purchased. Awesome way to play media on the plasma and listen to music over surround system.)
It would be great to use the Tilt this way and not have to buy another piece of hardware for the PS3. I love surfing the web on my 42" plasma, but inputtin characters using the controller and on-screen keyboard sucks. Thanks!
im not really sure about that. but i am going to look into it. because that would be amazing.
That's a great idea.
I'm definitely going to try this when I get home.
you can do it using
net remote suite 2.0.0.99
emanmoreno said:
you can do it using
net remote suite 2.0.0.99
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will this app work for a bluetooth remote for PS3?? i have been searching to no avail in finding an app that will let me use my phone as a bluetooth remote for watching movies.. and im to cheap to spend the $20 for the actual remote
As of this point, I don't think it will (but I haven't tried it, so don't take my word). A bluetooth remote is a bluetooth HID device, which is basically a bluetooth keyboard or mouse. The bluetooth stack in the Kaiser supports various bluetooth profiles, including HID, but only accepting, not as being one. In other words, you can use a BT HID device with the Kaiser, but not use the Kaiser as one. I am not sure of the level of dificulty of making the Kaiser emulate a HID device. It might be as simple as a small .NET program to pass the keyboard input over bluetooth, but also it might require hacking a new bluetooth stack, which for all practical purposes is impossible at this point. Either way, the development costs are probably WAAAY more than the cost of buying everybody interested a remote for their PS3.

SE bluetooth profile for title transmission

Hi,
I don't actually own a SE x1 but recently bought a MW600 bluetooth headset which should display title information when playing media files. This feature is available on SE phones (as I've already tested) but doesn't work with other phones (such as my HTC Touch Diamond running a custom WinMo ROM).
Since the X1 is running WinMo, I believe that there should somewhere be a special protocol extension which transmits the track info to the headset. When I pair the headset with my Win7 desktop it is as well missing one device driver, which might be the protocol as well.
Is someone aware of this extension and could uncook it from a stock X1 rom? I would be very pleased.
Thx in advance
afaik, no windows mobile app natively supports this feature, but there is an app called smartwatchm (google it and you'll find it.. yes, don't forget the 'm' at the end) you can install which will activate this feature for WMP. There are other features as well but i stopped using it because it was too buggy for me.
thx for the tip. just tried it, but my device is not supported. But maybe in the future. I'll keep that in mind

[Q] Galaxy s as multimedia controller pc

Hi All,
Love the forum, and since I have put froyo on, galaxy s is superb.
I have an orange uk version, terrible. so much bloatware and lag. The media player quality was very poor and glitches galore.
Since the 3 button mod, voodo & froyo upgrade it been very smooth.
What i would like to know if i can use the Salaxy s as a high quality media device connected to my Hifi.
I would like to stream flac's, and HD films from a Linux DLNA server via wifi, as well as browsing the net for you tube etc.
I understand there might be a voodoo sound mod soon, I am hoping this will give a proper line out, or even better direct use of the on board DAC.
What would be the best way to achieve high quality sound output to a hifi, is there a docking unit i should be looking at?
Could i then use a blue tooth keyboard & mouse, and use the USB to a HDMI monitor or mini projector?
Overall, a silent, high quality media centre connneted to my hifi.
I have tried DLNA All share, but its buggy ATM.
Any ideas on the best way to achieve this would be greafully recieved.
Many thanks
Ian

Speaker dock

Can anyone suggest a dock (like you get for iphones) that works well with this phone. It would need a 3.5mm jack or bt and charging capabilities and good speakers, for loud indoor use. I use a bt sterio in my car.
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come on there must be a way of transforming non iphones into a stereo
There isn't such thing from what i know due to different usb conection ....
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Well this isn't a perfect solution and since I am waiting for mine to arrive in the post today, it isn't tested but should work in theory.
Sonos S5 Media Player
LG Multimedia Stand
Samba App for Android
Sonos Controller App
As long as both the Media player and the phone are connected to the same network, the player should be able to see the Samba share on the phone and play the music stored on it. You can control what gets played using the Sonos app on your phone.
If the media player is not on the same network as the phone, then you can connect the phone direct using a 3.5mm male/male cable.
my friend has one of these on loan, he controlls it via his iphone and WM HD2. problem is its expensive
Gh15ty said:
Well this isn't a perfect solution and since I am waiting for mine to arrive in the post today, it isn't tested but should work in theory.
Sonos S5 Media Player
LG Multimedia Stand
Samba App for Android
Sonos Controller App
As long as both the Media player and the phone are connected to the same network, the player should be able to see the Samba share on the phone and play the music stored on it. You can control what gets played using the Sonos app on your phone.
If the media player is not on the same network as the phone, then you can connect the phone direct using a 3.5mm male/male cable.
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the lg multimedia stand is it just a charge stand? without any special function?
Correct, the stand is just a stand. As the phone really needs to be on charge, I just thought it looked better that way.
The setup works really well, the player connects to the phone without any trouble and the sound quality is excellent. It was expensive, but if you like your music it is worth it.
BT sounds great in my car.... think what i need is a BT capable, mini/hifisystem thing... nit much cheap there also. Is there a BT connector you can add to an aux in. would rather do this than via FM transmitter
I use a BT device on my hi-fi system and I just have to connect the phone to it and start playing the music (works with all the phone I have tested so far: iPhone 3GS, HTC Magic, Google Nexus One and SE X10).
The device uses RCA cables to transmit the sound to the hi-fi system and it works great !
What's it called
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Here is the device I use but you can find other models. Some of them are able to remote control your phone (next/previous music, play/pause).
Belkin - F8Z492cw (reference name, I'm still not allowed to post external link in my comments)
Check on Google many devices are available on market
gone for this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-WORLDS-CHANNEL-SURROUND-SPEAKER/dp/B001L8B2O8
i found this which could be modded to suit any phone
do a search for
ipod-dock-adapter-for-the-motorola-droid
I use an FM tranmitter. I made this usb only dock from an ipod/iphone dock from poundland.
https://picasaweb.google.com/stevvie/LGOptimus2XStand?authkey=Gv1sRgCPDbvJa0vc64IQ#
And then attatch my fm transmitter (that I got from hong kong) which works for about 0.5 of a mile (but eats batteries, luckily it take 1 AA and last for about 4-5 hours on 1 rechargable) and then tune what ever radio I want to the transmitter. I can even listen to it in the shower with a cheap battery radio thats water proof.

[Q] Car stero suggestions.

Hi guys, I'm looking to upgrade the stereo head unit in my car and looking for one that best interfaces with my note in terms of both hands free calls and music streaming/control.
Does anyone have any suggestions for decent head units?
Which connection gives the best control Aux, Bluetooth or USB? (must be between BT and USB).
Would I get better control/dispaly from a SD card in the head?
Is there any head unit that will allow me to brows my music on the phone by artist/album etc, or am I stuck with folder browsing?
Will the car head unit display any details of the music being played, artist, track etc. or even album art?
I use player pro on the note for my music at the moment.
My requirements...
Blue-tooth Hands free calling and music streaming.
Remote Stalk Adapter available.
Front Aux Port.
Variable colour display if possible.
USB
SD Slot as a bonus.
1U preferable but can fit 2U if needs be.
Looking to spend up to around £300 ish.
Any ideas greatly appreciated.
You should post this on a car stereo forum site, they will probably be more able to help
se1988 said:
You should post this on a car stereo forum site, they will probably be more able to help
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I appreciate that but am more interested if anyone has any specific experience with the note/android. Hence my post here
cliver said:
I appreciate that but am more interested if anyone has any specific experience with the note/android. Hence my post here
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but also your requirements are from a stereo point of view rather than the note
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but also your requirements are from a stereo point of view rather than the note
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Not at all, I'm looking for constructive replies from people who have some experience with using the note with car stereos. If someone has any relevant experience I'm sure they will help me. If not then nothing lost as far as I can see.
Try this and then let me know so i can buy one! But no.... It really looks promising, finally a company recognizes android needs integration like the piece if crap iPhone!
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio/AppRadio+2+(SPH-DA100)
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eroracing said:
Try this and then let me know so i can buy one! But no.... It really looks promising, finally a company recognizes android needs integration like the piece if crap iPhone!
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio/AppRadio+2+(SPH-DA100)
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Wow! that looks like the business. I really wanted a 1u head but that may change my mind. Looks like I can find one to have a look at tomorrow so I'll report back once I have had a play.
I have also found this on the Kenwood site.....
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/cd_receivers/cd/KDC-BT92SD/
couldn't agree more on you iPhone comments
cliver said:
Wow! that looks like the business. I really wanted a 1u head but that may change my mind. Looks like I can find one to have a look at tomorrow so I'll report back once I have had a play.
I have also found this on the Kenwood site.....
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/cd_receivers/cd/KDC-BT92SD/
couldn't agree more on you iPhone comments
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How is the hunt?
I am using my note in the default head unit that came along with car (Ford Figo)
If you want to control the music from headunit, it better be bluetooth and not the Aux or USB.
If you use Aux, common sense says no control at all.
If you use USB, you can control the songs, but will not be able to answer or make calls with the car head unit.
Hence it is preferred only to use BT, that way the songs will get paused while you answer your calls and all the display is shared with your car audio headunit.
Hope this info helps.
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How is the hunt?
I am using my note in the default head unit that came along with car (Ford Figo)
If you want to control the music from headunit, it better be bluetooth and not the Aux or USB.
If you use Aux, common sense says no control at all.
If you use USB, you can control the songs, but will not be able to answer or make calls with the car head unit.
Hence it is preferred only to use BT, that way the songs will get paused while you answer your calls and all the display is shared with your car audio headunit.
Hope this info helps.
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Hunt ongoing but hoping to get a scent today.
Many thanks for the info,I wasn't aware of the limitations you describe. That's good to know.
For information I settled on the Kenwood KDC-BT92SD....
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/cd_receivers/cd/KDC-BT92SD/
The Pioneer looked as though it would offer a bit more and better integration with android but personaly I prefer the looks of the Kenwood. I had a play with and settled for the Kenwood as it looks good and sounds great. It plays the music on my Notes sd card no problem. And, if you install their music control app it creates a file/database on the sd card so you can browse by Title, Artist, Album, Playlist etc.
The software is realy a music player app which scans your music and created the file for browsing on your Kenwood stereo. It's not a bad effort but a bit slow and lacks some features such as an equaliser. You can set it to play through your favourite player software though so may be worth a mess with.
All in all so far very happy
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The Pioneer looked as though it would offer a bit more and better integration with android but personaly I prefer the looks of the Kenwood.
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Really? I had a look through the app list and it was completely dominated by iOS apps. They have half a dozen integrated navigation apps for iOS, zero for android. Same with the music mixers etc. All for iOS. There's only the basic stuff offered for android phones.
Looks a poor, 2nd rate effort wrt android from Pioneer IMO.
As long as it makes the buyer happy ...
For me i only want to listen songs from my mobile.. I switch on the native player from my mobile and use the equalizers on mobile...
Only the output is pushed to the headunit..
Fortunately since it has BT i can jump between songs from the headunit without touching the phone...
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Really? I had a look through the app list and it was completely dominated by iOS apps. They have half a dozen integrated navigation apps for iOS, zero for android. Same with the music mixers etc. All for iOS. There's only the basic stuff offered for android phones.
Looks a poor, 2nd rate effort wrt android from Pioneer IMO.
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I agree it's not perefect but it'#s about the best there is for Android at the moment. At least it's a step in the right direction.
I agree with Coolkriss though, I only want handsfree and to be able to play my music from my phone. I have found the Kenwood does it pretty well both from the USB source and via BT.
My only quibble at the moment is that I can't find a way to stop it automatically switching to USB source when I plug the phone in. I often just want to charge it, connect to handsfree and carry on listening to the radio but it switches to USB as soon as I plug it in.
cliver said:
I agree it's not perefect but it'#s about the best there is for Android at the moment. At least it's a step in the right direction.
I agree with Coolkriss though, I only want handsfree and to be able to play my music from my phone. I have found the Kenwood does it pretty well both from the USB source and via BT.
My only quibble at the moment is that I can't find a way to stop it automatically switching to USB source when I plug the phone in. I often just want to charge it, connect to handsfree and carry on listening to the radio but it switches to USB as soon as I plug it in.
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I would suggest charging via the 12 v USB charger. That way the head unit only does the BT job.
If you still wish to plug it to head unit, try disabling or enabling the USB debug option under settings--> developer
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Coolkriss said:
I would suggest charging via the 12 v USB charger. That way the head unit only does the BT job.
If you still wish to plug it to head unit, try disabling or enabling the USB debug option under settings--> developer
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Yes I'm experimenting with various connectivity options. Didn't think about disabling USB debug though. Thanks for the tip I'll try it

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