My wife and I both have this phone. I have the gb rooted stock rom with voodoo lagfix. My wife has complete froyo stock straight out of the box.
The problem is when she connects her phone via auxiliary cable in her car the other person can't hear her but she can hear the other person during a call. So what I'm thinking is that it somehow disables the mic.
I don't have that problem on my phone but I'm not running complete stock. So anyone out there with 100 percent froyo stock have that same issue?? I know the fascinate initially had this but it was later fixed with an update.
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If by auxiliary cable you mean car charger. Then no i don't have that issue. I recently flashed back to stock and im unrooted (phone is going back for another replacement). neither does my wife and she is stock as well. Also we are using the verizon brand car charger but idk it that makes a differance.
Not the car charger. Talking about aux cable that goes from car stereo to headphone jack in order to hear call and music from phone hrough car speakers
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If by auxiliary cable you mean car charger. Then no i don't have that issue. I recently flashed back to stock and im unrooted (phone is going back for another replacement). neither does my wife and she is stock as well. Also we are using the verizon brand car charger but idk it that makes a differance.
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o, sry. Ive never hooked it up that way before. Ive connected via Bluetooth but not aux cable like you described. Sry i cant help.
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Not the car charger. Talking about aux cable that goes from car stereo to headphone jack in order to hear call and music from phone hrough car speakers
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Well does it work with other phones? The "aux cable" you're taking about is actually called a 3.5mm jack. For a car mic to work, this jack must have 4 poles (4 sections). Having 3 (or even 2) is just a stereo output, and will not have any mic. As to why the mic isn't working for hers as it is on yours, it's probably something that was left out in the Froyo build that is now being implemented on the GB version.
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OK then can someone with stock froyo test out the 3.5 jack cable and see if the mic is disabled.
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Well does it work with other phones? The "aux cable" you're taking about is actually called a 3.5mm jack. For a car mic to work, this jack must have 4 poles (4 sections). Having 3 (or even 2) is just a stereo output, and will not have any mic. As to why the mic isn't working for hers as it is on yours, it's probably something that was left out in the Froyo build that is now being implemented on the GB version.
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killerapl,
So glad someone else else is reporting this! I actually posted this issue in a bluetooth thread. I assuming you mean your wife is talking via bluetooth rather than speaker phone, right?
I've had this problem since the beginning, and the only HUGE negative about this phone! Anyway, I am now running Gummycharged 2.0 FE, and it has a mic gain that helps...however, I up the gain to listen to my podcasts, but have to remember to take it all the way down in order to call out. I still have problems when people call me though... juggling between taking down the gain, and physically unplugging the auxiliary cable!
Was wondering if Gingerbread would fix this... been waiting for Samsung to do the official release so the gurus can mod to a custom ROM...and hopefully this will get addressed.
Oh, since I'm on bluetooth and listening to music (not streaming via bluetooth since my car won't allow), I have my car charger plugged-in which I would think would be a common scenario, and wondered why no one else is talking about this? Was wondering it my Charge thought I was docked or something.
Anyway, are you on a particular Gingerbread ROM? details... I might jump to this if yours works!
- Sara!
No, so the way we use it is we get the stereo cable that is hooked up to the stereo. We change the stereo option to "aux " in order to listen to our music from the phone through the car speakers. We plug the cable to the headphone jack. With my current gb setup I can be listening to music, accept a phone call and hear the person through my car speakers as well as they can hear me as I talk. With her stock phone she can listen to music and accept calls and hear the person on the call but the other person can't hear her. The phone somehow deactivates the mic.
I know the fascinate had this problem as well. I just want to make sure its a software problem and not her phone.
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killerapl,
So glad someone else else is reporting this! I actually posted this issue in a bluetooth thread. I assuming you mean your wife is talking via bluetooth rather than speaker phone, right?
I've had this problem since the beginning, and the only HUGE negative about this phone! Anyway, I am now running Gummycharged 2.0 FE, and it has a mic gain that helps...however, I up the gain to listen to my podcasts, but have to remember to take it all the way down in order to call out. I still have problems when people call me though... juggling between taking down the gain, and physically unplugging the auxiliary cable!
Was wondering if Gingerbread would fix this... been waiting for Samsung to do the official release so the gurus can mod to a custom ROM...and hopefully this will get addressed.
Oh, since I'm on bluetooth and listening to music (not streaming via bluetooth since my car won't allow), I have my car charger plugged-in which I would think would be a common scenario, and wondered why no one else is talking about this? Was wondering it my Charge thought I was docked or something.
Anyway, are you on a particular Gingerbread ROM? details... I might jump to this if yours works!
- Sara!
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I am having this same problem when i have my phone plugged to a usb charger and using Bluetooth. Just about threw it out the window on the way home today. Thought it was just me. Also stock out of the box.
Resolved: No bluetooth when headphone plugged in
I had the same issue as OP no matter what ROM I used. I resolved it by making a cable.
It's basically a dock cable. When the micro usb is plugged in the phone goes into Car Dock mode (619K resistor across ID and GRD or pin 4 and 5). In the phone settings you set it to play sound through the dock when the phone is docked. When call comes in the phone is able to play the call through Bluetooth since no headphone jack is plugged in. You will find how to build the cable with some searching on Google.
Here is my proof of concept. :good: Total cost: About 10 bucks for the cables I modified and the micro usb breakout.
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I was wondering if anyone knew of a bluetooth adapter of sorts that would connect to your head units aux jack, that way you could hide the ... (unit?)
And listen to music wirelessly in your car and also be able to glove box your phone so not to use it while driving...
Ideas?
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I highly recommend the Kensington LiquidAux. Works great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0011UIX2K/ref=mp_s_a_2?qid=1286431054&sr=8-2
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I second that recommendation. It plugs into your car outlet, and then has a cord that plugs directly into your aux so it gets great music quality. Essentially it adds bluetooth support to those of us whose stereos dont have bluetooth.
It also supports answering calls. However, If I remember correctly it forces you to use their built in mic (its built in to the main unit that plugs into the outlet thing.) Sooo the call quality on the callers end wont usually be great.
If even one minor cord is a pet peeve for you, I can direct you to
Here
or
Here
But I cant guarantee their quality as im not familiar with them. A little unrelated, but this is cool too Here
From the website pics, it looks as though you can connect the usb cable underneath cig lighter adapter to charge device?
EDIT: another post was posted in the time it took for me to post.
I really like the third link you provided due to being cheap. I am very annoyed with wires. My first fm transmitter got destroyed cause someone rolled the seat over the wire.
Has anybody here used that ipod shuffle looking unit or recommend something else?
I mean, is there soemthing that's just hands down, better than the rest? Also cheap?
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i have an Alpine EX-10 bluetooth kit i got on amazon for about 25 bucks. awesome deal.
http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-eX-10-...TIDK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1286431832&sr=8-2
it lets you connect via bluetooth or direct connect to ipods, and then can connect to your headunit by stereo aux jack or by FM transmitter. the remote will work with android music player controls too, at least it did on my nexus. havent tried on the G2 yet.
also it has a mic for phone calls, and will play phone calls through car speakers, and it syncs with your phone address book instantly.
it comes with a color display. the only downside is that it comes with a TON of wiring. I have a cigarette port in my center console so i was able to put much of the wiring in there, and bury most of the cables under the console where the parking brake and gearbox is.
Will that alpine ex-10 connect to the 2006/2007 alpine units with their in house connector? (The blue or green one)
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i believe theres only three methods of connection: stereo line-in, fm transmitter, and there's this KWE155B switch box which connects directly into the FM antenna on your headunit.
here's the alpine official info page: http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/ex-10/
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Unfortunately, those two things rarely go together.
The Kensington device I can surely recommend, and I think it's only $19 on buy.com. You really can't beat that price. I might buy another one for my girl's car, while I'm thinking about it.
I only have the one wire tucked behind the dash and plugged into the aux adaptor for the factory Ford stereo. The mic works surprising well for hands-free phone use, even with it way over to the right and kinda low where I have it.
That's a drag. I was hoping to utilize said connection.
Thank you for the idea but I can just see now how well it's gonna go lookin for that remote.
Still lookin at that iPod shuffle lookin unit...
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philosophics said:
That's a drag. I was hoping to utilize said connection.
Thank you for the idea but I can just see now how well it's gonna go lookin for that remote.
Still lookin at that iPod shuffle lookin unit...
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Yeah, plus I can see it being useful for two different situations.
1) Clip it onto your shirt and you can keep your phone in your pocket while listening to your music and controlling your music without ever taking your phone out of your pocket. Good for jogging etc.
2) Car usage. It has a 3.5mm jack. So im thinkin' we can plug the aux into it and then connect our phones via blue tooth. Its not as much of a hassle as you think if you just clip the device somewhere in your car and leave it there.
But then, I still am iffy on how easily id be able to skip tracks. I mean, I guess I could clip it somewhere easy access in my car so I can skip tracks via the device, but I dunno. I kinda liked the Liquid Auxs steering wheel controls *shrugs*
http://www.buy.com/prod/bluetooth-3...er/q/sellerid/18700237/loc/111/211421284.html
I purchased this and should be receiving it this week or next. I'll let you know how it goes. Essentially you will be able to stream music from your phone to your aux input on your head unit via bluetooth. Not sure if this is what you are looking for though.
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http://www.buy.com/prod/bluetooth-3...er/q/sellerid/18700237/loc/111/211421284.html
I purchased this and should be receiving it this week or next. I'll let you know how it goes. Essentially you will be able to stream music from your phone to your aux input on your head unit via bluetooth. Not sure if this is what you are looking for though.
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I could be wrong, but this looks like a device to stream bluetooth FROM a device that lacks bluetooth output (like an older ipod or discman, etc.).
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I like the one that attaches to the steering wheel to cause it makes the most logical sense for the car but wires! I can hide them so really not a problem and I can charge the device as well.
I cant't really think of an easy access place to CLIP the iPod shuffle looking unit to even though that's the one that's more convienent.
Now if we can use one or the other with a car dock, this will be a perfect addition and make things very simple!
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I just bought another of the Kensington LiquidAux for $19.99 with free shipping. Its just too good of a deal to pass up.
I'll either put it in my girl's car (she has my old N1), or sell it for profit! Everyone that gets in my car always asks about it. The steering wheel control is what really makes it work for me. The skip track and play/pause buttons not only work with the stock music app, but other apps like Pandora.
I think buy.com is showing one left in stock...I'm tempted to get it myself.
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seancneal said:
I just bought another of the Kensington LiquidAux for $19.99 with free shipping. Its just too good of a deal to pass up.
I'll either put it in my girl's car (she has my old N1), or sell it for profit! Everyone that gets in my car always asks about it. The steering wheel control is what really makes it work for me. The skip track and play/pause buttons not only work with the stock music app, but other apps like Pandora.
I think buy.com is showing one left in stock...I'm tempted to get it myself.
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Does the phone button on the remote work for you with the G2? Doesn't seem to do anything when pressed for me.
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Does the phone button on the remote work for you with the G2? Doesn't seem to do anything when pressed for me.
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Works great for me! It actually activates the Voice Dialer app by default.
Make sure the bluetooth is paired for Phone AND Media both. You should have two amber lights on the adapter (the part plugged into the lighter) when both are paired properly. They will turn blue when in use. Also, if the remote isn't working at all, I think you can push in the center of the remote for a few seconds to re-pair it with the adapter. I can't remember exactly, but it's in the paperwork that came with the unit.
I hope that works for you. Let me know...
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Works great for me! It actually activates the Voice Dialer app by default.
Make sure the bluetooth is paired for Phone AND Media both. You should have two amber lights on the adapter (the part plugged into the lighter) when both are paired properly. They will turn blue when in use. Also, if the remote isn't working at all, I think you can push in the center of the remote for a few seconds to re-pair it with the adapter. I can't remember exactly, but it's in the paperwork that came with the unit.
I hope that works for you. Let me know...
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Already checked the pairing (on both mine and wife's setup) and it was correctly paired.
Also, manually initiating the call and switching to bluetooth via the dialer also worked already.
After reading your post though, manually opened the voice dialer (for the first time) and since then it has worked. Maybe voice dialer has to be run once in order for it to associate itself with the bluetooth call button function?
Has anyone been able to find a micro usb cable that has a 3.5mm audio jack on the other end, that can also charge the phone via USB? I have found a few examples of homemade contraptions that people have posted on XDA, but nothing polished enough to actually convince me they work. I am trying to be able to charge my phone in the car, while playing audio out via the micro usb port. In theory, this should alleviate my phone from trying to pump out bluetooth phone conversations thru the headphones jack during a call.
Thx, in advance.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but as far as I know these devices aren't able to receive power via the headphone jack you would need to open the phone and solder a connection between the headphone jack and USB port to get it to charge remember doing something similar to get PSPs to charge via USB back in the day
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Think I might have figured this out...
This cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-male-to-30P-Female-data-charge-M-F-adapter-for-Apple-iPhone-iPod-cable-/180962749596?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item2a22386c9c
Plus This cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-AUX-USB-Audio-White-Cable-for-iPhone-iPod-iPad-BMW-Volvo-Sony-Ford-/320961010005?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item4abac45955
Should allow me to charge the phone while NOT using the headphones jack... and hopefully let my bluetooth in the car take over during a call. Gonna have to wait a bit for shipping, but I will update you as it comes in. Now, if I could simply find someone who makes a solid cable that doesn't require me to connect two separate ones, I would be golden.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong but as far as I know these devices aren't able to receive power via the headphone jack you would need to open the phone and solder a connection between the headphone jack and USB port to get it to charge remember doing something similar to get PSPs to charge via USB back in the day
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I probably mispoke. Here's what I am up against, and trying to do.
The S3 currently has no ability to switch audio out devices during a phone call, if the headphone jack is in use. The option to switch to bluetooth headset is there, but it's grayed out. What does that mean? If I am using the heaphones jack, and connecting that to the aux in port in my car... I am unable to use my car's bluetooth to make or receive calls.
My way around this is to figure out how to get audio out via the micro USB port, while still retaining a way to charge the phone. Most BMW autos from the past 7 years or newer have their BMW to iPod cable, which has the male 30p iPod connector at one end, and a USB + 3.5mm jack at the other end. What I need to find is a way to connect the 30p iPod connector to the S3 micro USB. I have only found the cable I linked above... but will keep looking. Just wondering if others have found a way around this, other than using a bluetooth A2DP bluetooth streaming device like a parrot or the belkin version.
Unless you are using that cable with an iPod you won't get sound to output through it. Trust me I've tried it on my 2008 BMW and it didn't work. Are you trying to get it to work over the cars Bluetooth or a headset? To me it seems like an aux Bluetooth dongle like those made by blackberry may suit your needs
Amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00170KUM0
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Unless you are using that cable with an iPod you won't get sound to output through it. Trust me I've tried it on my 2008 BMW and it didn't work. Are you trying to get it to work over the cars Bluetooth or a headset? To me it seems like an aux Bluetooth dongle like those made by blackberry may suit your needs
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I am trying to get the phone call audio over the bluetooth in the car. When anything is plugged into the headphones jack, the phone automatically routes it thru there, killing my phone calls. The car thinks it's using the bluetooth, the phone thinks it's using the headphones... end result, no sound, unless I unplug the headset each time.
The bluetooth dongle from blackberry I found for $200, bleh, not paying that. Why did the bmw cable not work for you? Also, where did you find your female 30p cable?
The easy fix is for samsung to update the phone so I can switch audio devices in a call...
Thx, in advance.
I'm also very interested in this. It sounds like we could do it on software. I'm sure it's been done in cyanogenmod before, but I'd like to have it for TW.
Anyone have any idea where to look (what apk, files, etc)? I'm no 1337 dev, but I can hack my way around apks and write java.
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In the same boat
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Has anyone been able to find a micro usb cable that has a 3.5mm audio jack on the other end, that can also charge the phone via USB? I have found a few examples of homemade contraptions that people have posted on XDA, but nothing polished enough to actually convince me they work. I am trying to be able to charge my phone in the car, while playing audio out via the micro usb port. In theory, this should alleviate my phone from trying to pump out bluetooth phone conversations thru the headphones jack during a call.
Thx, in advance.
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I have experienced this same issue. My 2008 Acura TL has Hands Free (Bluetooth) but no way to connect external audio player other than with the Aux connection. So when I have the phone plugged in to the Aux and I receive a call I have to unplug the Aux first, then take the call, then plug the Aux back in when the call is over.
I think the resolution is going to have to be a software update/patch that fixes the source used for audio a when call is received.
All, I was able to find a solution that worked for me. While in the car I can charge the phone, play music, and still answer calls hands free (with fully working two way communication) all from only the usb port.
I am running a TW based rom (Bean's R11 with Lean Kernel 0.9). I'm confident this will work in all TW roms and will most likely work in AOSP roms as well (although I haven't tried it).
The solution I used was to make a custom USB cable.
Our phone (along with almost every Android phone) uses a micro usb B port. A micro usb B port has 5 pins (Vcc, D-, D+, IDCON, GND).
http://pinoutsguide.com/CellularPhones-P-W/samsung_cell_micro_usb_pinout.shtml
The 3.5mm aux input in my car has 3 connectors (Tip, Ring, and Sleeve).
http://pinouts.ru/Home/Tele35s_pinout.shtml
Tip=Left Audio
Ring=Right Audio
Sleeve=signal gnd
This post pretty much sums it up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14846636&postcount=9
In a nutshell you connect pin 2 (D-) of the micro usb B connector to the left audio (tip), pin 3 (D+) to right audio (ring), pin 5 (GND) to the signal gnd (sleeve), and pin 4 (IDCON) to a large resistor (I used 470K ohm) which connects to pin 5 (GND). The resistor is absolutely needed in order to limit current.
To enable charging, connect a car charger Vcc (+5v) to pin 1 of the micro usb B connector (Vcc) and gnd to pin 5 (GND). As gnd in a car is ultimately going to the same place (chassis), we don't need to worry about differing grounds.
When you plug this cable into your phone, the presence of the resistor between IDCON and GND triggers the phone to enter "dock mode". If you go into settings, dock, and check "Output Audio Mode", then an analog audio signal will be output over the data lines (and GND) of the micro usb port.
This worked well in my car and did not mess with the bluetooth microphone.
This could also be adapted for an iphone connector (if your car doesn't have a convenient 3.5mm aux jack). See the pinout for details.
http://pinouts.ru/PortableDevices/ipod_pinout.shtml
I am going to order some electronic parts to make a nice clean cable that will last a while. When I get around to ordering the parts, I'll try to remember to post the list here.
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I bought the car dock from vzw with my s3 that actually had this very cable... usb on one end with the other end split into micro usb and 3.5mm jack
Couldnt tell you if it would work the way you are asking though... every phone ive ever used always puts a headphone jack as priority over a bluetooth device until disabled or Bt settings are reconfigured to phone only on bt, media audio left unchecked
Granted... my car might not be as smart as yours id really like to get audio through micro usb running as well without having a mess of ghetto rigged wires all across my dash
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I am going to order some electronic parts to make a nice clean cable that will last a while. When I get around to ordering the parts, I'll try to remember to post the list here.
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FYI,
I ordered this cable and am going to use the configuration described here.
I already have the resistor and one of the DIY micro usb connectors with housing laying around, but this would also work.
It really is quite a clean setup. Besides, the paranoid side of me would rather make the cable rather than buy one because I know exactly what the cable circuit is. I'm sure a lot of cables out there just short pins 4 and 5 on the micro usb connector (to save the cost of acquiring/installing the resistor).
I would also like to know a solution to this issue, as it is in the software. I ran ASOP JB on the Nexus and the S3 and they always routed the phone calls over my BT earpice even when I had the headphone jack plugged in for music.
My music would pause while on the phone and resume as soon as I hung-up the call.
I hope a dev can sort this out in the TW ROMS, as they are so much more stable than the AOSP that is out at the moment.
My question is if your car has blue tooth why not use blue tooth audio and charge your phone that is what I do in my fusion
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My question is if your car has blue tooth why not use blue tooth audio and charge your phone that is what I do in my fusion
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Thanks that is what i was doing.. i'm wondering why all this trouble..
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I resolved this issue for myself by building a cable similar to the ones mentioned in this thread.
Here is my proof of concept. Working perfectly for me. PM me if you need info about the cable.
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I just upgraded from a galaxy s3 to the new s4. The one thing that's really bothering me is that a cable I've used in my car with the s3 isn't working with the s4.
The cable plugs into the usb jack on the phone, and the other end splits into a usb jack that I plug into my charger, and into an audio jack that goes into the aux. in of my car stereo. With my s3, all I had to do was plug in my phone, and it would go into car dock mode, routing audio out through the cable.
The cable doesn't seem to work with my s4. I already checked the box in settings to play audio over usb when in dock mode, but the phone doesn't go into dock mode when plugged into the cable like the s3 did.
Is my phone defective, or did they change something in the s4? How can I get this to work again? Is there an updated cable I need to buy?
in advance for any help!
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the s3 and s4 have different specs in regards to that issue...sorry I dont know the technical terms to help elaborate but no it will not work the same way. I had the same issue with my ibolt dock for the s3 not working with my s4.
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the s3 and s4 have different specs in regards to that issue...sorry I dont know the technical terms to help elaborate but no it will not work the same way. I had the same issue with my ibolt dock for the s3 not working with my s4.
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I was really disappointed by that! I have searched and been unable to locate a cable that does what the $7 cable I used with my S3 did. I found another *possible* solution. I ordered this from Amazon:
AUDI 99-10 GROM Android USB interface adapter VAGM
This is specific to my car, but they make them for lots of vehicles. If it doesn't work, I'll return it and keep trying. I'll update this thread next week to let you guys know if it works.
In the meantime, if anyone else has a simple, one-cable solution to both charge and play audio from the phone in a car, let me know!
Ibolt now has the ibolt xprodock which works the same way but also gives you the option to mount it to your windshield or dash and use as a gps which I like
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Ibolt now has the ibolt xprodock which works the same way but also gives you the option to mount it to your windshield or dash and use as a gps which I like
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I may end up buying that mount and using just the cable from it. I already have the world's best car mount (if anyone wants to know about it, ask me and I'll let you know why I like it so much!)
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I just got my S4 and I've been considering the iMagnet mount. I thought that with the simplicity of just "snapping" it onto the mount, and with the problems people seem to be having with combined audio/usb cables, it would be great if I could find a bluetooth audio solution (there's a thread about it out there). It would be so cool to just pop the phone onto the magnet, start the car, and have bluetooth audio flowing through my car without having to attach anything to anything.
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I just got my S4 and I've been considering the iMagnet mount. I thought that with the simplicity of just "snapping" it onto the mount, and with the problems people seem to be having with combined audio/usb cables, it would be great if I could find a bluetooth audio solution (there's a thread about it out there). It would be so cool to just pop the phone onto the magnet, start the car, and have bluetooth audio flowing through my car without having to attach anything to anything.
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You'd still have to plug it in to charge though, if you're using the phone while driving (navigation, pandora, etc.) That's why the solution I had with my S3 was so great. Just pop the phone onto the magnet mount, and plug in the USB. I got audio and charging with just that one cable. I'm looking to do that again with the S4.
Yeah, I know I'd still have to plug it in to charge. Thing is, mostly I just drive to and from work, so my phone is charging while I'm at home and while I'm at work, and even though I have a charger in the car, there's not a HUGE need to always be charging.
My iBolt pro dock works great! I haven't tried my iBolt dock(original), nor have I tried custom roms with either for the s4 ( i'm comming from a S3 running LiquidSmooth. I've had audio out issues with other roms)
cogcaviz24 said:
My iBolt pro dock works great! I haven't tried my iBolt dock(original), nor have I tried custom roms with either for the s4 ( i'm comming from a S3 running LiquidSmooth. I've had audio out issues with other roms)
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Thanks for the feedback! Can I ask you a question about the dock? If I were to order it, would I be able to separate the cable from the dock, and use just the cable? Again, I'm really happy with my iMagnet dock, but I want the cable to function like it used to with my S3.
Thanks!
I'm not sure you meant to quote me? I don't actually have the dock. Maybe you meant to quote cogcaviz24?
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I'm not sure you meant to quote me? I don't actually have the dock. Maybe you meant to quote cogcaviz24?
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Oops, you're right. Thanks! I edited my post.
Yesterday I pulled the cable I was using in my car out, and put back the separate charger and headphone jack so that I can listen to music from my phone in my car. It looks so messy and is a hassle with two cables! Hopefull the Grom Audio adapter I ordered works!
I'll let everyone know.
Bit of a thread revival, but I have this problem in my car as well. I have a possible solution that I'm going to try in the morning, but I think it might have something to do with the fact that the GS4 automatically mounts as a "Media Device", whereas my previous phone would mount as a "USB Mass Storage Device".
I just installed an app that allows the GS4 to mount as a USB storage device, so I'm going to try running that tomorrow and see if that helps. I'll report back soon.
rtmeikle said:
I was really disappointed by that! I have searched and been unable to locate a cable that does what the $7 cable I used with my S3 did. I found another *possible* solution. I ordered this from Amazon:
AUDI 99-10 GROM Android USB interface adapter VAGM
This is specific to my car, but they make them for lots of vehicles. If it doesn't work, I'll return it and keep trying. I'll update this thread next week to let you guys know if it works.
In the meantime, if anyone else has a simple, one-cable solution to both charge and play audio from the phone in a car, let me know!
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As promised, I wanted to give a review of this device. It works!
It was a bit of a hassle to set up, so if anyone has questions, let me know. It's all hard-wired now though, so I plug my phone into the USB cable, and it charges and passes audio through to the car stereo. The one really nice thing is that with the old USB to USB/ audio splitter that I had, there was some hiss/background noise. This new setup has none of that. It sounds great!
Again, if anyone orders one, let me know and I'll give you some pointers. The instructions weren't great, and it was a hassle to get it working.
Rob
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455347
I'm probalby using the wrong words to google it? But I want a Bluetooth adapter that is capable of both 'receive' and 'transmit' at the same time. Or full-duplex.
I'd prefer it be an APT-X, but anything small with good battery life will do.
Why? Well, for a DIY project where I'll be using something like what you see in the pic below, to listen to my phone and make calls.
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How about the Samsung HS3000? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004XYI998/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1388903737&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
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How about the Samsung HS3000? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004XYI998/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1388903737&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
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Thanks, but that won't work because its microphone is integrated into the box rather than external like the boom mic you see in my pic.
That's true but from what I understand, if your headphones have a Mike, it will use that instead.
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That's true but from what I understand, if your headphones have a Mike, it will use that instead.
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The HS3000 would be perfect if it did this. But I have googled for the last ten minutes and haven't found anything that suggests it lets you use an external mic. Do you remember where you saw this info?:good:
Found one. And it took several hours of searching to locate this. So I'll post it up here in case anyone in the future needs something like this.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B009E7R7GU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
HTC BH S600 Bluetooth Stereo Headset
The built-in microphone is in the headset CABLES, rather than in the dongle itself.
So if you remove the headset and plug a different headset into the dongle, then the new headsets mic gets used. :good:
The only problem is these are not super easy to find in the USA unless you want to spend more than they are worth.
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Found one. And it took several hours of searching to locate this. So I'll post it up here in case anyone in the future needs something like this.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B009E7R7GU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
HTC BH S600 Bluetooth Stereo Headset
The built-in microphone is in the headset CABLES, rather than in the dongle itself.
So if you remove the headset and plug a different headset into the dongle, then the new headsets mic gets used. :good:
The only problem is these are not super easy to find in the USA unless you want to spend more than they are worth.
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So if i am understanding this correctly, you can unplug those headphones and plug in another set and now that set is bluetooth?
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So if i am understanding this correctly, you can unplug those headphones and plug in another set and now that set is bluetooth?
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Technically, neither of the headphones are bluetooth. They are both corded.
What's bluetooth is what the headphones are plugging into. The tiny box.
So you can use any headphones in the world with this Bluetooth box. As long as they have a 3.5mm plug.
Impedance performance may vary of course.
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Technically, neither of the headphones are bluetooth. They are both corded.
What's bluetooth is what the headphones are plugging into. The tiny box.
So you can use any headphones in the world with this Bluetooth box. As long as they have a 3.5mm plug.
Impedance performance may vary of course.
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That's probably the coolest thing in the world. I think I might be getting one! Bluetooth Sennheiser IE8s? HELL YES!
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That's probably the coolest thing in the world. I think I might be getting one! Bluetooth Sennheiser IE8s? HELL YES!
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If those don't have a built-in microphone, then I would probably go with something different. The Samsung HS3000 has microphone built into the box and is an excellent choice for high efficiency headphones. Otherwise, it may not put out as much power as other alternatives.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711299
It's the same deal. You can use the Samsung with just about any wired headset on the planet that has 3.5mm jack.
Full Duplex Bluetooth
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I'm probalby using the wrong words to google it? But I want a Bluetooth adapter that is capable of both 'receive' and 'transmit' at the same time. Or full-duplex.
I'd prefer it be an APT-X, but anything small with good battery life will do.
Why? Well, for a DIY project where I'll be using something like what you see in the pic below, to listen to my phone and make calls.
Have you found a solution for this? I have been looking for some time for a similar DIY project. I have found one product from overseas and one in the US. The product overseas is about $270 with shipping and because it is overseas they won't accept returns. The one in the US has a PTT (Push to Talk) button that I would have to try and get around it.
I also found a device that allow you to either transmit or receive but that only gives you a simplex transmission from a headset. You can either talk to the person or listen to them, not both. I have a MultiPoint headset but that requires which device you want to be paired with.
If you already found something, I would love to hear about it.
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Same question here, want to make a headset wireless with bluetooth
I have a similar question.
I need a Bluetooth adapter (transceiver?) that supports simultaneous use of mono earphone and microphone. This is surprisingly difficult to find.
It doesn't matter if the earphone and microphone are on the same line. It would be cool if each had a separate 3.5 mm jack, but I think such a Bluetooth adapter does not exist.
As CZ Eddie indicated, there are units with the microphone built into the adapter itself, but I would like to keep the adapter discreet (e.g. not clipped to my shirt). Hence the need for a separate mic line.
The closest I've found is the Blue-Wi Nighthawk (bluewicomm.com/nighthawk-microphone-combo-system). The primary mic is on the unit itself, but an external mic can be added through the 3.5 jack as part of their "Connect & Go" system (bluewicomm.com/connect-go-accessories). What's not clear to me is if that jack can be used simultaneously for both earphone and mic.
PrymeBlu (pryme.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2323) looks like a very similar system to Nighthawk.
I'm really surprised this is so hard to find. It looks like 99% of wearable Bluetooth adapters are designed for output only.
Any ideas greatly appreciated!
Yes, I know that his is an old thread, but I need exactly what the HTC BH S600 has. A way to use an external mic for a bluetooth headset. I want to use a directional mic of my choosing for my in car use of bluetooth headset.
I have looked for many hours now, and bought many devices, just to see if they have this function.
I have not seen anywhere that this device is sold anymore on the web.
If anyone finds another device with the same external mic function, please let us know.
Thanks
Yes, me too. I'm still interested in finding the ideal Bluetooth mic.
I'm looking for a simmilar device but on the other end of the bluetooth connection. I would like to connect bluetooth headphones with microphone to it and get wired input and output out of it. I'm looking for such a device for month now Please help.
So, I purchased the Pryme BTH-300, and lo and behold, it WORKS exactly this way. I was able to plug in an external headset with built-in microphone and it recognized and transmitted the audio for phone calls. Works with ModMic as well using a mic/headphone splitter to connect into a SINGLE 3.5mm port. Although I was ecstatic that this worked, the music that played through it was was very poor .
I'm in communication with the Nighthawk folks and will be giving their device a whirl. I also came across a Sony RM-X7BT that has an output and an input for an external microphone. Little concerned because one review stated that ever phone call he had, he had to unplug/plug the mic back in for it to recognize it. But, if you're looking simply for phone calls and mediocre/poor music playback performance is not critical for you, then the Pryme BTH-300 would fit the bill.
I've found "Bluetooth Audio Receiver with Microphone Input"
I've been looking for similar thing, this is old thread but this is pretty common part for all hands-free setups. One can't expect a good audio quality from that because the Bluetooth handsfree/headset profile is not super great.
The device is called "Bluetooth Audio Receiver with Microphone Input (Phone call)" TSA6015 and TSA6016
Without Apt-X: G57B532BBBD83B
With Apt-X: G5BFB502AEA717
it does not have fancy box, but it should work as is.
(I can't post links or images here because I just joined, but the TinyOsShop has nice schematic of the device with microphone and headphones plugged in)
Just registered because I’m having the same problem. I’m blown away this is so difficult to find. Clearly it’s possible to have duplex communication with a dongle since they all seem to have a mic built in. Why I can’t use my own mic is a mystery to me. I’m looking at the TinySine option but it’s sold out everywhere but dedicated websites and I’m kinda sketched out about giving them my money. I’ll keep looking. The HTC isn’t available as far as I can tell and the pryme is too rich for my blood.
Application is me trying to get a Vietnam era helicopter helmet set up for Bluetooth
I'm having this major problem with the headphone jack. Whenever I have the Aux jack or Headphone jack plugged in, any slight bumps or pushes to the cord will pause or skip the song and it's really annoying. It's extremely sensitive.
I think this happened to me yesterday streaming from Spotify. I thought I was just in a bad service area.
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I think the Jack is not that good. Every time I plug in phone to external speakers I get an icon in status bar but no sound comes through. I have to trick it to work by plugging in headphones first unplug then plug phone to external speakers. Using the wire on Nexus 7 or note 3 works like a charm
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I think the Jack is not that good. Every time I plug in phone to external speakers I get an icon in status bar but no sound comes through. I have to trick it to work by plugging in headphones first unplug then plug phone to external speakers. Using the wire on Nexus 7 or note 3 works like a charm
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The first G3 I got had the headphone jack not working directly out of the box. When it did work it would cut out randomly. Swapping devices took care of the issue. I'd take it back and swap it.
Yeah that's the plan. Still in 14 day period, shame cause I just put tempered glass protector on it lol
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I actually had the same problem. i went and got it exchanged. and it was fine till today. it started happening again. i guess its bigger problem then i thought
Like I get the whole plugging in Aux to Car or whatever system and the icon pops up but only plays out of the internal speaker. Just start playing music and then plug in the Aux cord before doing anything else. But the jack sensitivity to the cord is just absurd, constant skipping and pausing almost makes me wanna toss this phone against the wall.
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Like I get the whole plugging in Aux to Car or whatever system and the icon pops up but only plays out of the internal speaker. Just start playing music and then plug in the Aux cord before doing anything else. But the jack sensitivity to the cord is just absurd, constant skipping and pausing almost makes me wanna toss this phone against the wall.
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Upon searching xda bc I've experienced that aux press play then plug in thing it looks as though it's a software issue wherein the system cannot decipher what type of cable that is hooked into the phone. That would explain why sometimes it doesn't play at all and only does so via speaker. Also I've experienced it having the headphone icon instead of aux icon and the volume is much lower when the headphone icon is present. Hopefully LG fixes the bug soon. Its annoying as all hell
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Upon searching xda bc I've experienced that aux press play then plug in thing it looks as though it's a software issue wherein the system cannot decipher what type of cable that is hooked into the phone. That would explain why sometimes it doesn't play at all and only does so via speaker. Also I've experienced it having the headphone icon instead of aux icon and the volume is much lower when the headphone icon is present. Hopefully LG fixes the bug soon. Its annoying as all hell
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Yeah, Got my G3 a couple of days ago and have found that this is the only workaround for this issue. If they were trying to implement a software feature that was going to "improve" audio quality, they could have made sure it actually works :/ I have 11 days to decide whether or not I'm going to return this phone and idk if I should trust LG to release a fix for this in a timely fashion.
Same issue here.. It's likely a software issue.. Perhaps something to do with power? If the phone has a decent charge (80%) it plays everytime. The past two days I tried when the battery was low (35%)and the aux would not work.. Unless I had my car charger plugged in at the same time, then it worked everytime.
I guess I'm lucky. I've had this phone since July 18th and have used the aux with external speakers at work often with no issues. It sounds great. I did install VIPERANDROID FX but had no issues before or after the install. The usb charger cable is always plugged in when I use the external speakers. I'll try it without the cable to see if there's a difference. Won't be able to do that until Tuesday because the speakers are at work and I'm not going near that place until the Holiday weekend is over.
Update: Tested aux without usb cable and have no issue. Working fine.
I have zero problems on headphones but the AUX out is definitely finicky. The problem is that it's trying to either sense impedance or grounding that's not working very well.
Until they figure out a software patch for this or someone gives us a ROM that disables a rather useless feature I've been using one of these with excellent success... It has enough resistance to trigger the jack every time without issue.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031U1ATQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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We shouldn't have to do it but this "feature" was definitely implemented very poorly and I'm OK with the workaround simply because of the gorgeous screen.