Force all sound via the jack and not the speaker - General Topics

Hi,
How is it possible to force all sounds to go the headphone jack and not to the speaker ?
I would like to be certain that the music I am playing on my Windows Mobile phone is going through the headphone.
Why? because sometimes I accidentally remove the headphone jack from the phone and the music is then going loudly out of the speaker of the phone !! very annoying !
Chris

Take the phone apart, check by the headphone socket for how it detects a jack is inserted. On my old iPaq the jack moved a tab inside it breaking the circuit to the rear speaker. If memory serves, the speaker wasn't soldered in, it fitted a socket, pretty sure one of my older phones was like that too.
Of course it'd make your device useless as a phone without a working speaker, and you could end up destroying your phone completely.
Try looping a rubber band around your phone and the headphone jack to keep it in place, or just be more careful, or get bluetooth headphones

I don't want to physically remove the speaker of my phone. I find the speaker very useful when talking at home talking to people.
The problem is that I don't want the speaker to be used when I am listening music on the phone.
So the solution would have to be a software one.
chris

bluetooth headset or rubber band are your best bets then.

xaccers said:
bluetooth headset or rubber band are your best bets then.
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What do you mean by bluetooth headset ? If I put my mobile phone in bluetooth headset, would it solve the problem ?

chris247 said:
What do you mean by bluetooth headset ? If I put my mobile phone in bluetooth headset, would it solve the problem ?
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Ye it will cause you cant accidentally pull it out cause it doesnt use the jack, but negativ is that it drains battery and i think its much, and if the battery on the bluetooth headset dies i think that it stil will think its on so it doesnt use the speaker, so thats the best solution, i dont think people here can make a hack for that cause i think its to advance, hasnt been a issue before and even if no one has made a hack. so i think its the best and maybe only solution. sorry my english hope it helpt
edit: hope you know that you need to use a bluetooth headset, and you cant just make the choice on the phone without use a real headset

So I will look with a bluetooth headset. True it drains more battery and this kind of headset needs to be power charged (so easy to forget )

chris247 said:
So I will look with a bluetooth headset. True it drains more battery and this kind of headset needs to be power charged (so easy to forget )
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Ye, but i have an x1, didnt realise that he sound comes from the speaker when you pull out the cord, its not the same with the htc hd2 only the other way, kinda bad :/

toxicstone said:
Ye, but i have an x1, didnt realise that he sound comes from the speaker when you pull out the cord, its not the same with the htc hd2 only the other way, kinda bad :/
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Interesting ! that's exactly what I want ?
and can you return to speaker mode ?

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Help my Jam, I can't hear when on phone but other can hear !

Without handset, I can't hear anything but when other people can hear my voice. But when i call some ID numbers i can hear busy sound but i can hear when other take the phone --> I don't know why ?
With my handset ( i plug my handset to my Jam), it works normal, i can hear everythings
And without handset, when i call and up volum sound on my phone on same time, i can hear some voice
Help me, how can i repair my Jam ( I-mate)
Do you have the plastic fake SD card inserted in the slot? This caused problems with the speaker on my JAM at first.
I removed the card then used the pen to gently push the contacts together in the SD card slot. This got the speaker working a whole lot better.
hi haimoon,
there is a speaker switch in the headset connector, which is not properly switched on, after using headset.
connect and disconnect headset couple of times, wiggle the jack a bit... it should help...
buzz
buzz_lightyear said:
hi haimoon,
there is a speaker switch in the headset connector, which is not properly switched on, after using headset.
connect and disconnect headset couple of times, wiggle the jack a bit... it should help...
buzz
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I have a O2 miniS and got the same problem. Without headset, people can't hear what i say while i sill hear their voice. It is contrary to the problem haimoon have faced above
I would do buzz say to see if it is help
buzz_lightyear said:
hi haimoon,
there is a speaker switch in the headset connector, which is not properly switched on, after using headset.
connect and disconnect headset couple of times, wiggle the jack a bit... it should help...
buzz
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I thought it was this too until I found this thread:-
http://www.expansys.ie/forumthread.asp?code=I-MATE_JAM&thread=614
It turned out it was nothing to do with the headphone jack but the SD card in my case.
Timewarp said:
buzz_lightyear said:
hi haimoon,
there is a speaker switch in the headset connector, which is not properly switched on, after using headset.
connect and disconnect headset couple of times, wiggle the jack a bit... it should help...
buzz
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I thought it was this too until I found this thread:-
http://www.expansys.ie/forumthread.asp?code=I-MATE_JAM&thread=614
It turned out it was nothing to do with the headphone jack but the SD card in my case.
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Hello
I followed this link. Connect and disconnect headset couple of times, wiggle the jack a bit. I don't use SD card at all.
And.. the problem still remains
Any advice?
Did you get a black plastic piece in the SD card slot? Is it still there?
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Did you get a black plastic piece in the SD card slot? Is it still there?
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No, i remove it when i brought the device
Have you tried the following?
Timewarp said:
used the pen to gently push the contacts together in the SD card slot. This got the speaker working a whole lot better.
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speaker problem
well, i have repaired a number of o2 mini with the same problem.
you will need to replace the phone speaker, its generic phone speaker as found in nokia phones. it shouldn't cost more than usd 10.
or did you drop your phone before that?
if that's the case, you could have dislocated connectors to mainboard.
it's quite to fix, as long as you know how to open your pda.
there's been a thread on this...somewhere.

i got a sound problem with my new Asus P535!!

Hi
I got a sound problem with my new ASUS P535, in which the phone is all the time thinking that i'm using the headset even when its unplugged, so no sound can be heard even the headset is unplugged only when somebody calls there is the ring tone, but nor the mike or the phone speaker are working
Any ideas?!?
P.S. I'm using WM6, & I already tried to flash it many times for no results!
Bash
Hi,
I had the same problem with my p535, but I found the way to fix it. The problem is that the micro switch was jammed in the headset-port, so to fix the problem; you should just hit hardly the bottom of the PDA onto a table or other hard surface. There is no problem with the software.
Regards,
Sagramor de Zyn
I have tried this solution but it didn't work.
Are you sure this is the only way to fix this problem.
Also when i use the device with the headset, the sound of the MP3's are like you listen something under water. And during a call, the opponent's voice sounds so deep, i can hardly hear it.
Than you have a bit bigger problem, the hole port is ****ed, maybe one of the connection is broken or the hole port is moved from where it should be. It just happening with mp3 or with phone as well? if the phone is not working as well with the headset, than you have to bring to service, 'couse the port is broken, if just the mp3 not workin' than I don't have a clue.
Sagramor de Zyn said:
Hi,
I had the same problem with my p535, but I found the way to fix it. The problem is that the micro switch was jammed in the headset-port, so to fix the problem; you should just hit hardly the bottom of the PDA onto a table or other hard surface. There is no problem with the software.
Regards,
Sagramor de Zyn
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It worked for me! Thanks a lot!
I thought my PDA speaker was crapped someway..
Anyway, I did not hit it, just plugging in and out the mini jack connector several times within a short time.
Regards,
Xel
Sagramor de Zyn said:
Hi,
I had the same problem with my p535, but I found the way to fix it. The problem is that the micro switch was jammed in the headset-port, so to fix the problem; you should just hit hardly the bottom of the PDA onto a table or other hard surface. There is no problem with the software.
Regards,
Sagramor de Zyn
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It worked for me as well Thanks a lot!!!!!!
Bobek
Sound problem again (mini jack connector replacement)
Hello again!
My P535 made a long way since the prevoius sound problem.
My device's mini jack connector has been damaged, and I wish to replace it with a new one.
Could anyone help me how to replace the mini jack connector? Unfortunatelly the oroginal connector was so badly damaged that it cannot be used anymore.
My device cannot play sound and cannot record any voice, but the speaker and microphone is fully intact though. I have to repair it but I don't know what type of mini jack connector I need. I heared that if I use some incompatible connector that could damage the device for good.
I'd also find out that two wire must contact to allow the internal speaker and mike to function, for now, the device "thinks" a jack cable is plugged.
Sorry for my bad english..
Could anyone help?
Regards,
Xel
well, I have a bluetooth ad2p stereo headset (platrinocs), but the akkumulator got busted so I'm in a hurry to repair my phone's analog mini jack output, that will will solve the speaker and mike problem too.
/hovewer, the wireless bluetooth headsets has a serious disadvantage
It cannot connect automaticly to the bluetooth headset when a phone call is incoming, or when you enter proximity whith the headset or with the device (if you left either on desk). i've tried patches and apps to make autoconnect available, but no luck.. analog output is much more advance then bluetooth high quality audio for one reason the hardware eq and software mixers/
the main problem, is that the old mini jack output is damaged to dust, i cannot recognize it which type to replace. googling the specs of the device did not helped me identifying the mini jack connector. I've learned that there are many types, some of them are used to headset functions different at model types, even differs at manufacturers.
Please, anyone could help I would greatly appriciate it!
bye,
Xel
Contana said:
I have tried this solution but it didn't work.Are you sure this is the only way to fix this problem.
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check mini jack output, plug in and move a bit carefully the mini jack cable in output.
probably some air duster or contact spray could help too.
bye,
Xel
thnx a lot... u r great! it works! u r my hero...

Weird problem, please help me!

Ok here's the story.
My Prophet is, well, an elderly.
I think it's like 5 year old.
I already had to replace touchscreen, battery and the rear speaker.
Anyway my problem now is that I don't have any sound.
Only when I recieve a call or text message I get a ringtone or notification.
Windows media player does not give sound, screen taps etc neither.
Only ringtones give sounds, through rear speaker.
Also when I get a call the earphone speakers doesn't work, the microphone does.
My earphone jack works perfectly so it isn't the audio chip that's broke.
So what i was thinking is that my phone thinks it's using an headset and redirects al sounds to my earphone jack. Only using the rear speaker for ringtones. (so maybe someone could confirm that the ringtone still rings when using an headset)
So does anybody know what the problem is or just help me on the way?
Regard, Paul
I doubt it's 5 years old! Maybe 2?...
Anyway, this is a common issue, the headphone jack is not 'releasing' the sound back to the speaker due to short / stuck connector switch. Blow down it or wiggle the plug.
M.S
Mysterious Stranger said:
I doubt it's 5 years old! Maybe 2?...
Anyway, this is a common issue, the headphone jack is not 'releasing' the sound back to the speaker due to short / stuck connector switch. Blow down it or wiggle the plug.
M.S
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ok, i was right about the headphone jack making the phone think that it was using headphones when it didn't.
I opened my phone and also opened the casing for the jackplug. I saw that a piecie op copper was bent to far and that it was causing to cancel a circuit wich made the phone think it was unsing no headphones.
When you plug in the headphones, the plug pushes away this copper piece and stops sound.
My solution was to bend the piece back so it makes contact again when the headphones are not plugged in.
Thank you for your advice, it's working great again.

Radio FM without the headphone

Is it possible? sometimes i am walking through the street without the headphone, wanting to hear FM, and i cant...
does anybody know a way?
Wavelengths from radiostations are like a foot or more in length.. so you need an antenna thats atleast a foot or so to pick up those radio waves.
The phone uses the earphones as a antenna, so I guess you have to have it to pickup those waves.
mmm... well just have your headphones, conect them, and place them on your shoulder hanging to your back (it can be inside your clothes so no body see it) and put the phone on speaker (or what ever that its called on the radio program)
anyways the phone doesnt sounds too high, are you going to be able to hear it??
egk-69 said:
anyways the phone doesnt sounds too high, are you going to be able to hear it??
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Yea the FM volume is too low to listen outdoors. Anyone has figured out a fix? I don't have that problem with Sling player.
I don't know why, but lately I put the usb>3.5mm converter in my phone and started up the radio, and it worked!
The signal wasn't as strong as with the headset plugged in, but it was decent to say the least. Only stations that already have bad reception don't work (naturally).
So yes, it is possible.
egk-69 said:
anyways the phone doesnt sounds too high, are you going to be able to hear it??
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i always listen to stuff (audio and video) using a bt headset after converting all sound to it. i use a software called "bt audio" for that purpose. so, if anybody can find a way to receive fm reception without the headset, that'll be great.
AthenaLod said:
iif anybody can find a way to receive fm reception without the headset, that'll be great.
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Why don't you read the post above yours?
Scalage said:
I don't know why, but lately I put the usb>3.5mm converter in my phone and started up the radio, and it worked!
The signal wasn't as strong as with the headset plugged in, but it was decent to say the least. Only stations that already have bad reception don't work (naturally).
So yes, it is possible.
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Strange, it doesn't work with my Fuze. I have to still plug in a 3.5mm headphone to get it to work.
Anything change in the registry when you put that in?
It doesn't matter if anything changes in the registry or not. Do this: find an FM radio like one of those cheesy little things with the collapsable antenna. Take off the antenna and then see how many stations you can get. If you don't want to put forth the effort, the answer is "None". There's no difference. No antenna means no stations, period. It also seems that you can't just jam any old USB connector in there, also.
Well, my usb converter is very small and cheap, so I'm sure there's no antenna in there. But still my radio works fine with the converter inserted
It makes no sense, but it works.
sdbe said:
Strange, it doesn't work with my Fuze. I have to still plug in a 3.5mm headphone to get it to work.
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I just stick my stylus in my 3.5mm jack and it thinks it has headphones, but the some stations are still weak
What about the TV Out cable?
I have a HTC original TV out cable as long as the headset cable. Does anyone know how to trick the device to see it as an antena for the FM radio? Thank you.
Confirmed - My fuze running Romeos latest ROM works with a simple 3 inch long mini headphone jack (2.5mm) adapter without any headphones. Works great on loudspeaker.
Scalage said:
Well, my usb converter is very small and cheap, so I'm sure there's no antenna in there. But still my radio works fine with the converter inserted
It makes no sense, but it works.
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Same here, I plug in my chinese 3.5mm adapter and the radio works so obviously it doesn't need anything for an antenna. Someone must patch that software to get the FM to work without plugging in anything.
Daved+ said:
Same here, I plug in my chinese 3.5mm adapter and the radio works so obviously it doesn't need anything for an antenna. Someone must patch that software to get the FM to work without plugging in anything.
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Actually that 3.5mm adapter has copper wire in it. Even though it's a short length, the phone still uses it as an antenna. Plug in a pair of headphones and you will see an increase of signal.
you can change the headset state in the registry and i ran the program with it like that and saw that i got signal but no sound was coming out.
The only way i can think of not using ANY headset would be a hardware hack to add some length of antenna to the USB port.
It's really down to physics.. here's a link for TV's: http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/siting.html
You may be able to get some signal from a few cm of antenna, chances are you're not getting a very good one.
The Jack of Clubs said:
you can change the headset state in the registry and i ran the program with it like that and saw that i got signal but no sound was coming out.
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Could you tell me please where in the registry is the key for the headset state ?!
sure thing. its at hklm\system\state\hardware\headset. change to 1 to make it think you have headphones plugged in.

Problem with sound! Need help.

I bought yesterday an XDA Exec w/o sound.I changed rom, radio and there was still no sound. Today i opened it, and.. There was sound for few seconds! but only few, now its still w/o sound..
What can it be?
Sounds like thers a loose connection inside the uni
Should be a harware problem... or some sort of loose connection inside the uni
as you said, when u opened it there was a sound for few seconds.. so the first impression is that, there should be some loose circuit connection with the speaker.....
rajivshahi said:
Should be a harware problem... or some sort of loose connection inside the uni
as you said, when u opened it there was a sound for few seconds.. so the first impression is that, there should be some loose circuit connection with the speaker.....
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it could be...
i see now that mini-jack input don't work too.
So, I've just bought new speakers coz old ones were "masacred", changed it and theres still no sound. What else can it be? I think mainboard is ok coz there was sound but it disappeared.
and can someone explain me how to change mini-jack input in uni? i have new 1 but i dont know how to change it. Old 1 is whole in tin so i guess its broken.​
please, anyone?
Try to do hard reset.
Connect a headset through the headset-jack and try listening music. If it works then problem in the jack...
tomal said:
Connect a headset through the headset-jack and try listening music. If it works then problem in the jack...
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i bought new speakers & mini-jack, connected it to phone and.. speakers still doesnt work, but jack works fine.
possibly a problem with the jack itself, or the plug detection eletronics, IMHO
3.5 Jack
I had this same problem and was the 3.5 jack, what you should do is to open the uni and fix the litle pins inside the jack, after fix it i had never use again the 3.5 jack.
What happens is that the jack is "thinking" that the cable is plugged and that´s the reason why the sound do not came out from the speakers
Saludos
Repair jasjar
Pls check this site for repair your uni, a little expensive but useful
http://www.ppctechs.com/i-mate-JASJAR_496/imate--choose_unit.htm
Saludos
read this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=519328

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