Using bluetooth headset for skype? - Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Im getting ready to go on deployment soon and am trying to get all the stuff I'll need ironed out and working how I hoped. I just purchased a TF (right before the TF2 date was released ) with the plan that I would use skype in port to call back home. I noticed in the manual that the 3.5mm jack will only support either headphones OR a microphone (at least thats how I read it), not both features at the same time. I was wondering if I could connect a cell phone bluetooth headset to the tablet and use it so I can hear and talk through it instead of the tinny speakers.

I don't use Skype, but I make phone calls using iPGroove on my TF and use the same BT headset I use for my phone. Works great!

Did you mean Groove IP? It looks like a good solution, better than skype! Do you know if itll work anywhere in the world that I can get a data connection? I will only call US numbers with it.

FalloutMan said:
Did you mean Groove IP? It looks like a good solution, better than skype! Do you know if itll work anywhere in the world that I can get a data connection? I will only call US numbers with it.
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It should work anywhere as long as you can connect to the internet

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Skype?!?

Hello,
I have tried to install the last Skype for PocketPC (2.2), but during a call it not use the front speaker.
There is a solution?
Is It possibile to use the front cam to make a skype video call?
Thanks.
I am interested as well. I have ordered the TC also with skype in mind. Could anybody confrim that the front speaker is not used during a skype conversation ?
skype is meant to use the outer speaker
pda phones generaly have 2 speakers and the current skype
were really made for traidtional pda's really which only have the backspeaker
some of htc at least the earlier pda's not sure the ration dont even have software access to the front speaker only the gsm mobile do that
believe that a bluetooth headset is a work around of sorts
Rudegar said:
pda phones generaly have 2 speakers and the current skype
were really made for traidtional pda's really which only have the backspeaker
some of htc at least the earlier pda's not sure the ration dont even have software access to the front speaker only the gsm mobile do that
believe that a bluetooth headset is a work around of sorts
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Thanks for the answer. The same goes for Fring too ?
Do we have any fix for this? This is so anoying for me i cannot use Skype (open plan office)
Using the wired headset works just as well...
what about microsoft portrait? any EXPERIENCES running that little prog on orbit2 pdas?
http://research.microsoft.com/mcom/portrait/
Are there even poeple using that?
vittochan said:
Hello,
Is It possibile to use the front cam to make a skype video call?
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I would also love to be able to do that. Or maybe it is possible to make a regular videocall over 3g to a skype user?
you can use one of the two options described in this article to make skype use the earpiece instead of the headset or the back speaker. i haven't test any of them because my phone is in service ( ) but it seems to work from what others are saying.
article can be found here:
http://www.etenblog.com/2007/11/13/getting-skype-to-work-as-it-should/

3.5mm Male to Male w/ Mic

Anyone bought one before for use w/ the Eris? Looking to use this for audio to home stereo or car aux input but also not have to unplug it to use the phone. This way I can use it as hands free in the car. I've found this one for $10.99
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=41130&cat=3811
and this one for $9.99
http://www.thinksamsungcaptivate.com/samsung-captivate-wired-headsets-10329.html
but it says it's for the Samsung Captivate.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
J
Cool find. Exactly what I have been looking for. I haven't used it or known anyone that has, but I'm probably going to buy it just to try it out. I'll report back with findings unless someone beats me to it.
I personally use a standard line (no mic) keep the phone on my lap and am able to have conversations as if I am wearing a blue tooth headset. Although if this is for your car stereo you do have to take into consideration of the stereo volume cause the conversation can echo back to the person that you are talking to
dragon1018 said:
I personally use a standard line (no mic) keep the phone on my lap and am able to have conversations as if I am wearing a blue tooth headset. Although if this is for your car stereo you do have to take into consideration of the stereo volume cause the conversation can echo back to the person that you are talking to
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For some reason that doesn't work for me. I tried it but have to unplug the cord to talk. I can hear them just fine but they can't hear me (no music on either) That's why I started looking for this. I wonder if it's a setting on the phone somewhere...
J
jjchambers said:
For some reason that doesn't work for me. I tried it but have to unplug the cord to talk. I can hear them just fine but they can't hear me (no music on either) That's why I started looking for this. I wonder if it's a setting on the phone somewhere...
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Assuming that you didnt hit the mute button on the phone, there may be other factors that are giving people on the other end problems hearing you.
a) is your phone rooted? if so, what rom are you using?
Check with the dev who created the rom. Could be possible that you have a older rom version. One of the last updates that VZW pushed out to the eris was for the "sound bug" If you are using a older rom, it could be a possibility that the update was not "cooked" in cause of the date of the ROM. You will see more DEVs stating in their ROM descriptions that is has the recent updates. Using one of thoser ROM may fix that.
b) if your phone is not rooted then is all the updates installed? You can check by doing the following
menu - settings - about phone - system updates
c) depending on where your phone is placed, (ie my lap), seat belts, clothes or some thign else is blocking the phones microphone.
d )slim chance but any chance that the people who can not hear you are only eris users them selves? If yes then see a) and b)
I just use the phone itself as the microphone and the audio routes over the stereo. But of course we don't have laws against talking on the phone here.
Wow, nobody posts in this particular forum. Well, I was just thinking about this type of product today, and seeing it on the forum, I had to buy it.
MrObvious said:
I just use the phone itself as the microphone and the audio routes over the stereo. But of course we don't have laws against talking on the phone here.
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I know this is an old post, but...
When I try that the other person can't hear me. Is there a setting that needs to be changed?
IndyRoadie said:
I know this is an old post, but...
When I try that the other person can't hear me. Is there a setting that needs to be changed?
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What ROM are you using?
dragon1018 said:
What ROM are you using?
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TazzFroyo. Haven't tried it since the last update though, so I will have to try it again...

Anyone use tablet as a phone???

Hi all,
Is anyone use this tablet as a phone. I have installed VOIP and able to dial out but only able to talk to the other person using the build-in microphone, which is not too good (echos and not good with a noisy environment) and was unable to use bluetooth. I just wonder maybe the tf700 only likes certain bluebooth type. If anyone able to use bluetooth to talk please let me know the model number. Thanks
i use it sometimes to make calls. get a wired headset, download an app called Grooveip, and start using google voice. free calling. also download the google voice app to text. this only works for us and Canada numbers. the one con i found is that there is no picture mail option, but its not that big of a deal
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cullenmq1 said:
i use it sometimes to make calls. get a wired headset, download an app called Grooveip, and start using google voice. free calling. also download the google voice app to text. this only works for us and Canada numbers. the one con i found is that there is no picture mail option, but its not that big of a deal
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+1. Thank you for quick respond, yes, I use Grooveip too, I have tried wired game head set and it's working fine, but just wonder if you have try with bluetooth headset, it just a lot more convience...you know ...no wire! I tried one made by Samsung, the device detected it no problem but no sound either from the caller or they can't hear me.
I also use GrooveIP and use Arctic Sound P311 Bluetooth headset with it. Works good.
Tomn8tr said:
I also use GrooveIP and use Arctic Sound P311 Bluetooth headset with it. Works good.
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Wow, great news then. Thanks bro! I'm going to get one.
Edit: I just check out the Arctic Sound P311, it seems like not design for phone call, no microphone, just for listening to music?? I'm looking for the bluetooth one that clips to your ear for cell phone.
buhohitr said:
Wow, great news then. Thanks bro! I'm going to get one.
Edit: I just check out the Arctic Sound P311, it seems like not design for phone call, no microphone, just for listening to music?? I'm looking for the bluetooth one that clips to your ear for cell phone.
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It does have a microphone. It is a steroe Bluetooth headset with mic, there just is no protruding boom mic.
Tomn8tr said:
It does have a microphone. It is a steroe Bluetooth headset with mic, there just is no protruding boom mic.
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OK, Thank you.
I've been using tablet talk. I use it mostly for texting, but I believe I saw the option to call added recently.
I'll try that option and I'll let you know what the quality was like (if you're interested that is)
Of course this makes use of your cellphone, so it's not a VoIP solution.

[Q] Any way to pair bluetooth phone to tablet to answre calls?

I decided to just keep my simcard on my tab and was wondering if there was any way we can pair our bluetooth phone to the tab to answer calls? I've been just using the speakerphone for now.
Would be nice if we could use a bluetooth phone to answer calls from the tablet.
The only option we have so far is either a bluetooth handsfree device or a pocket talker ( Samsung HM5000 Pen Type Bluetooth 3.0 Headset).
Are you asking about Bluetooth earphones or a Bluetooth - enabled cordless phone? Certainly the earphones will work. If it's a phone you're asking about, and I guess it will depend on whether that phone has unusual requirements.
goattee said:
Are you asking about Bluetooth earphones or a Bluetooth - enabled cordless phone? Certainly the earphones will work. If it's a phone you're asking about, and I guess it will depend on whether that phone has unusual requirements.
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I am referring to a bluetooth capable mobile phones.
example: Using a Galaxy S3 to answer calls from the tablet.
vbx said:
I am referring to a bluetooth capable mobile phones.
example: Using a Galaxy S3 to answer calls from the tablet.
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I don't know whether there is a way to do this. But I don't think so.
Check this out..... it may interest you since it relates to your question..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2117900
good luck and let us know if you go that route...
Check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=844605&page=2
I'm also watching out for this function. The Phone Link app mentioned is very near the function we want but the development stopped since 2011.

trick bluetooth profile

i bought a belkin songstream bluetooth thinking i could hook it up in my car and it should work for the media but is there anyway to trick the phone to think it can output all audio (media, call, notifications...) through it?
It should be automatic when u pair however if you goto bluetooth settings and than the settings for the device in your paired list there is a check box for media audio. It should be checked when paired and connected
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Yes but my problem is that i want to have the phone audio go through the bluetooth but under settings it only shows media audio there's nothing for phone audio
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makipsee said:
Yes but my problem is that i want to have the phone audio go through the bluetooth but under settings it only shows media audio there's nothing for phone audio
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I think you are out of luck in terms of "changing the profile." The profile is set by the device you are connecting to. If the device being connected to doesn't support something then it won't work.
However, if you buy a Bluetooth receiver that has a mic on it, then all your calls will go through the Bluetooth device.
In addition, I don't know if you have the option, but when in a call, is there a "Bluetooth" button on the bottom right of the screen? If so try pressing it during a call. If that works, then you might be able to use root and xposed or some other method to turn that on on every call when connected to Bluetooth.
elesbb said:
I think you are out of luck in terms of "changing the profile." The profile is set by the device you are connecting to. If the device being connected to doesn't support something then it won't work.
However, if you buy a Bluetooth receiver that has a mic on it, then all your calls will go through the Bluetooth device.
In addition, I don't know if you have the option, but when in a call, is there a "Bluetooth" button on the bottom right of the device? If so try pressing it during a call. If that works, then you might be able to use root and xposed or some other method to turn that on on every call when connected to Bluetooth.
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yea i have been searching more and more and i think your right... with as far as people have gotten in rooting and everything u would think by now there would be a way to maybe even trick the phone into outputting call audio as media audio or something lol... yea i did try that with no luck.... ughhhh FML lol
makipsee said:
yea i have been searching more and more and i think your right... with as far as people have gotten in rooting and everything u would think by now there would be a way to maybe even trick the phone into outputting call audio as media audio or something lol... yea i did try that with no luck.... ughhhh FML lol
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trick the phone into outputting call audio as media audio
Well actually this can be done. I am pretty sure it can unless there is something hardware related that prevents it. But I am almost 100 percent this can be done. I have done it with things like GPS navigation sounds and things like that, so if the software making the call uses Java, it can be done.
sooo whos going to give this a try hahaha
makipsee said:
sooo whos going to give this a try hahaha
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Lol, since I already did it for other things, I will take a look. I kinda wouldn't mind having the ability myself.
I will make it in the form of an xposed module.
This is how I plan to make it work:
When an app begins to output audio, my module will create a notification. Inside said notification will be three buttons.
Each button will be an audio source:
Phone, Media, System
Clicking on one will change the currently playing audio output source.
Awesome! !!! Man im glad you found my thread lol
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Awesome! !!! Man im glad you found my thread lol
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Well I just recently got sprint, was on T-Mobile, not sure who I am sticking with yet... And felt like scrolling through the threads Btw, do you have Sprint unlimited plan? I have about 6 gigs used, and in populated areas like Reading, PA, places I would expect to see best speeds, they are next to pathetic with speeds at 0.64 mbps. Sorry for off topic stuff, but I just can't figure it out.
elesbb said:
Well I just recently got sprint, was on T-Mobile, not sure who I am sticking with yet... And felt like scrolling through the threads Btw, do you have Sprint unlimited plan? I have about 6 gigs used, and in populated areas like Reading, PA, places I would expect to see best speeds, they are next to pathetic with speeds at 0.64 mbps. Sorry for off topic stuff, but I just can't figure it out.
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Ooo i have been with sprint for probably over 10 years. .. yea im on the unlimited plan... lol i never really tested my speeds im usually on wifi.
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Ooo i have been with sprint for probably over 10 years. .. yea im on the unlimited plan... lol i never really tested my speeds im usually on wifi.
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Hey, about your issue, have you tried turning on speakerphone? Does that re-route the audio to the bluetooth?
elesbb said:
Hey, about your issue, have you tried turning on speakerphone? Does that re-route the audio to the bluetooth?
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I have tried turning on bluetooth while in a call and it says no bluetooth devices available
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makipsee said:
I have tried turning on bluetooth while in a call and it says no bluetooth devices available
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I mean, like here:
You place a call, and see the "end call" button and the other buttons for like showing keypad etc
In the bottom left, you should see a "speakerphone" button, after clicking that, while connected to your bluetooth, does it route the audio to the bluetooth device?
I ask because if it follows the android code, it appears that it should route the audio to the bluetooth device.
I had said about forcing it using xposed, and when I do that, you don't hear anything at all lol. The other person cannot be heard. In addition, it doesn't appear to be changeable during a call, the option would have to be applied before a call is placed or before a call is accepted. Which, for your case, one could detect if a bluetooth device is connected that supports audio, and if so, force the call audio to that.
Honestly though, it would be much simpler to buy a bluetooth receiver that supports phone calls. I got one from eBay for 11 dollars and have hooked it into my car without any issues. I may even go about disconnecting the bluetooth mic and routing my car's mic to it instead for better audio quality.
As I stated before, it is possible to force it, just a lot more work involved then forcing other audio (like pandora etc).
elesbb said:
I mean, like here:
You place a call, and see the "end call" button and the other buttons for like showing keypad etc
In the bottom left, you should see a "speakerphone" button, after clicking that, while connected to your bluetooth, does it route the audio to the bluetooth device?
I ask because if it follows the android code, it appears that it should route the audio to the bluetooth device.
I had said about forcing it using xposed, and when I do that, you don't hear anything at all lol. The other person cannot be heard. In addition, it doesn't appear to be changeable during a call, the option would have to be applied before a call is placed or before a call is accepted. Which, for your case, one could detect if a bluetooth device is connected that supports audio, and if so, force the call audio to that.
Honestly though, it would be much simpler to buy a bluetooth receiver that supports phone calls. I got one from eBay for 11 dollars and have hooked it into my car without any issues. I may even go about disconnecting the bluetooth mic and routing my car's mic to it instead for better audio quality.
As I stated before, it is possible to force it, just a lot more work involved then forcing other audio (like pandora etc).
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just tried it with no luck...
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just tried it with no luck...
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Bummer. Alright. As I stated before, trying to change it during a call doesn't work. I'll have to dig deeper into the actual phone application itself and see what I can do.
Happy Easter btw!
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elesbb said:
Bummer. Alright. As I stated before, trying to change it during a call doesn't work. I'll have to dig deeper into the actual phone application itself and see what I can do.
Happy Easter btw!
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ok cool... thanks happy easter (my easter isnt until next sunday im greek orthodox but thanks)

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