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trying to work out if this is only hardware specific to the t959 and not i9000 or if my dock is faulty or samsung/android is not up to speed. maybe i have to do some software tweak??
Got myself the t959 desktop dock and the i9000 fits perfectly, charges and automatically runs the desktop app. all good
my problem is i cant get audio to come out of the docks 3.5mm plug which is usb audio out from i9000. it just keeps coming out the phones speaker no matter what.
the official info from samsung is that froyo 2.2 will allow the audio out of the usb port. at least on the dock advertising and packaging.
info about dock in this link.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D979BEGSTA-features
Ive tried darkys 8.0 rom which is running 2.2.1 i believe and today tried with darkys 8.0 rom and voodoo 5.2 sound optimised kernel but no go on the usb audio out.
any ideas or info would be appreciated.
cheers
B
Maybe the custom kernel has broken the sound through usb support?
Try install a stock kernel (or stock+ voodoo maybe).. at least to rule out the possibility.
ok found this thread after many many searches. from google strangly but anyway...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858804
doesnt look like the stock samsung kernel does it either on any device.
might put a request in to voodoo to see if they can do it.
Have you installed the Desk home Samsung"-App?
You can get it here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=433127&d=1288811265
In the settings you can switch between internal and external speakers.
Some extra goodies:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817092
But I'm worried why it seems to be only mono and not stereo....
Hi,
Just got this dock too (t929 for Samsung Vibrant) and the line-out seems to be working for me.
My phone is UK - XEU unlocked Samsung Galaxy S, running official Samsung 2.2.1 firmware (XXJPY). (no mods of any kind)
Also using the Desk Home app from Samsung Apps, version reports as 1.0.
The only odd thing (probably due to the app version) is that the sound comes out both the phone speaker and the line-out. In order to use the line-out properly, looks like have to mute the phone sound via the dock app.
I only used the standard music app and have not tried other apps though.
Things I noticed while have a play:
- clicking the "home" button takes you to the desk home app rather than
the home screen.
- while docked, music app Effects won't work
- plugin phone to dock launches desk home app.
- if you Exit desk home, touchwiz home screen is in landscape mode
I will try the app mentioned earlier, as curious to try the speaker config setting.
Overall, am happy, just wish Samsung had this in EU (UK) during phone launch and also had the original dock that was shown with the speakers.
Cheers,
Hi,
same problem for me. I got the Samsung cardock last week but audio out doesn't work. I'm on Darky 9.0 with hardcore K12Q kernel maybe it will work with the stock JPY or with voodoo kernel...I gonna try this tomorrow I think.
If this is a hardware problem i can solve it myself with a little bit creativity and some information about the car mode and how to get in this mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820275
with the right resistance you might be able to turn it on manually an than use headphone in and micro usb at the same time so that you doesnt need the original power supply...
On the Desk Home app, I had to press the "mute" button in order to get the sound to go to the line out. If I exit the Desk Home app, the sound comes back to the internal speaker....
ok more information.. the version of the app posted via links earlier in the thead does not work right in froyo.. if you set up weather in daily briefing it crashes when running
this modified version (older) i found for froyo does work correctly with weather and it even pops up the app correcly when you plug in the cradle.. in addition it does not let the screen time out and turn off like the other version.. havent tried with music yet but there is a setting to use music out over usb in the app.. i am running jpy 2.2.1 let me know how it works for you..
notif. bar is too bright.. at night dont know a way to hide it.. anyone?
very happy to report that the audio out also works through the dock.. when you goto options and set it to turn off internal speaker...just tried on some amplied speakers and the internal speaker shuts off.. very sweet..
now the only real issue is the innability to hide the notif. bar, and the worry about screen burnin.. maybe there should be an option to set timeout (different than regular timeout) to say xx minutes or something.. with a little moving area you can touch to turn the screen back on.. kinda like a screen saver.
also was supprised that the app pops up authomatically when you plug into the dock even without having the dock plugged in as it is not good to have the battery continually charging.. must be some sort of resister internal in the dock.
daylefmp said:
On the Desk Home app, I had to press the "mute" button in order to get the sound to go to the line out. If I exit the Desk Home app, the sound comes back to the internal speaker....
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Thanks heaps for all the effort and replies.
My v1.0 desk home from samsung works as above. will try the attached version as the one from samsung doesnt have internal speaker olff in settings.
EDIT: update both the versions work.
v1.0 available from samsung apps store uses mute for 3.5mm plug audio out.
attached version above use uncheck internal speaker.
both versions need to be running in order for 3.5mm plug to output audio. So guessing this is done via dock home app and any other app can take advantage of it.
start playing thru poweramp then run dock home and your audio comes out 3.5mm plug
this is all on i9000 btw and i suspect also t959.
have emailed both poweramp and alarm clock plus to see whether they would mod their apps to work same as desk home.
will see what they come back with but in the mean time thanks for showing me how i can get my music out the 3.5mm plug.
I know this thread is a little old, but I too have this dock, and I'm having audio related problems.
I have a Samsung Vibrant (T959), which is designed to work with this dock. I upgraded to Froyo, which again is necessary in order to get the audio to work using the line out port. And I downloaded and installed the Desk Home app. I also muted the speaker.
I get audio, but it's horrible.... nowhere near the quality I get when using the phone's headphone jack. The line out port has almost no bass... I'm not being picky, the difference is DRASTIC.
I sent the unit back to Samsung TWICE, and both replacement units had the same issue.... horrible audio quality using the line out port. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I'm starting to thing my phone may be to blame, but I can't be sure as I don't have a second phone to test the dock with. The thing is.... the audio is great when I use the phone's headphone jack. Maybe when the audio is transmitted via the phone's USB port it degrades in quality?? Is this possible?
Just got this car mount yesterday.
Using Car Dock Home or Dock Sound Redirector in the market seems to make the music play for me through the car speakers.
Quality seems great - no different than before (and better quality than radio). Using MyUI Delphenium ROM which has the Voodoo sound kernal I believe.
Only problem is that calls don't work (as reported on multiple threads). I have to switch to internal speaker to hear people. Will look around the market for a replacement app...
I need to find a widget that allows me to turn on/off the headphone jack output when I'm docked. Does anyone know of one?
CZ Eddie said:
I need to find a widget that allows me to turn on/off the headphone jack output when I'm docked. Does anyone know of one?
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You might be able to create your own with the Tasker app.
Get it from the Market.
Thanks!
I forgot to update the thread, but I already found the app widget that toggles headphones on/off.
https://market.android.com/details?...S5kd2Fsa2VzLmFuZHJvaWQudG9nZ2xlaGVhZHNldDIiXQ..
Problem is, it only works when I'm undocked.
One of the custom ROM's I tried awhile back had a dock/audio output option in settings.
I will either wait for another custom ROM (that doesn't blow up my phone) with this option or research the whole dock thing a little more.
Hello friends, i was checking for applications for my new android device I just purchased when I stumbled on this application called Smart Volume Control via GOOGLE PLAY and this is what I found out. The app have the following features which I found very interesting:
More widgets
Time scheduling of profiles
Profile switching based on your location
Profile switching based on your calendar events
Set Wifi, Bluetooth, mobile data, ringtone and brightness in profiles
Set call forwarding in profiles
Raise or mute volume for selected contacts
Unlimited use of Speed Volume mode
Unlimited use of headphones mode
Automatically turn silent mode on while charging
Automatically turn Wifi on while charging
Manual backup (memory card, Dropbox, Gmail, ...)
Automatical backup on the memory card
Manual restore from the memory card
You can check it out too and let me know your thoughts about the app
Regards,
Betty.
Well unless you plan to buy the $3.99 version then the app is kinda lame. It boasts all those cool features but with the free version (on top of ads) it barely does volume control sadly. I mean it looks great but it's a bit pricey for a volume controller.
There are some better free ones such as Profile Scheduler and Silence. I'd try this first before buying this one.
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bettywestty said:
Hello friends, i was checking for applications for my new android device I just purchased when I stumbled on this application called Smart Volume Control via GOOGLE PLAY and this is what I found out. The app have the following features which I found very interesting:
More widgets
Time scheduling of profiles
Profile switching based on your location
Profile switching based on your calendar events
Set Wifi, Bluetooth, mobile data, ringtone and brightness in profiles
Set call forwarding in profiles
Raise or mute volume for selected contacts
Unlimited use of Speed Volume mode
Unlimited use of headphones mode
Automatically turn silent mode on while charging
Automatically turn Wifi on while charging
Manual backup (memory card, Dropbox, Gmail, ...)
Automatical backup on the memory card
Manual restore from the memory card
You can check it out too and let me know your thoughts about the app
Regards,
Betty.
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Actually, $3.99 is not bad at all to pay for an audio management app. I personally use Smart Volume Control and I like it. I've tried the "free" ones and they aren't good.
LaceyAllen said:
Actually, $3.99 is not bad at all to pay for an audio management app. I personally use Smart Volume Control and I like it. I've tried the "free" ones and they aren't good.
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How long have you been using Smart Volume Control? Do you think it would work well with a Note II?
RockaleW said:
How long have you been using Smart Volume Control? Do you think it would work well with a Note II?
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I've been using it for 9 months and it will work very well with your Note II.
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So far been using it for a week and no issues or problems with Smart Volume.
I seam to be having a issue with the aptx connection from my Z3 to sony headphones MDR10RBT, while searching there was a thread talking about the aptx notifier that should pop up a notification near the bottom of the screen if they are connected using aptx, i have tried several times and i never get this notification, there is a app called "aptx notifier" in the apps all list, and the notification box is checked.
My wife also has the same phone and it never gets the pop up notification either, is there another way to check the connection, or is it possible there is something wrong with the headphones,
there is sound from the headphones and the bluetooth controls from the headphone to phone work
Thanks Brad
benetton said:
I seam to be having a issue with the aptx connection from my Z3 to sony headphones MDR10RBT, while searching there was a thread talking about the aptx notifier that should pop up a notification near the bottom of the screen if they are connected using aptx, i have tried several times and i never get this notification, there is a app called "aptx notifier" in the apps all list, and the notification box is checked.
My wife also has the same phone and it never gets the pop up notification either, is there another way to check the connection, or is it possible there is something wrong with the headphones,
there is sound from the headphones and the bluetooth controls from the headphone to phone work
Thanks Brad
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Found the problem, with the Sony MDR10RBT headphone there is 3 different bluetooth connection modes and of course it is not set to aptx mode by default, you have to hold the volume + button while you power the headphones up to put it into aptx mode,
hope this helps someone else
Brad
Thanks for the tip.
I was the person on the other thread that isn't getting that notification. I'll have to see if there's different modes on my Sony SRSX5 bluetooth speakers.
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shilent said:
Thanks for the tip.
I was the person on the other thread that isn't getting that notification. I'll have to see if there's different modes on my Sony SRSX5 bluetooth speakers.
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found the instruction for yours, it's the same issue
Supported Codecs
Priority on stable connection: SBC (Default setting)
Priority on sound quality: AAC or aptX , SBC
1. Set the speaker to BLUETOOTH standby mode.
The (power) indicator lights up in orange.
2. While holding the VOL (volume) + button, press the (power) button until the (BLUETOOTH) indicator
flashes white.
When the setting is changed to "Priority on sound quality" mode, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in
white.
When the setting is changed to "Priority on stable connection" mode, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 2
times in white.
benetton said:
found the instruction for yours, it's the same issue
Supported Codecs
Priority on stable connection: SBC (Default setting)
Priority on sound quality: AAC or aptX , SBC
1. Set the speaker to BLUETOOTH standby mode.
The (power) indicator lights up in orange.
2. While holding the VOL (volume) + button, press the (power) button until the (BLUETOOTH) indicator
flashes white.
When the setting is changed to "Priority on sound quality" mode, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 3 times in
white.
When the setting is changed to "Priority on stable connection" mode, the (BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes 2
times in white.
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Are you sure this is for the SRSX5? Could you link me to where you found this?
Thanks.
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shilent said:
Are you sure this is for the SRSX5? Could you link me to where you found this?
Thanks.
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here's the link, check page 66
https://docs.sony.com/release/SRSX5_guide_EN.pdf
Got it. Mine now shows Aptx connection. Took me a while to figure out that my speakers had to be plugged into the wall.
Thanks.
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Anybody have a solution to this? I've tried u sing media volume sync and it helps a little bit but the S8 has much lower volume on Bluetooth overall than any other pho me I've used in recent memory. Doesn't matter if I'm using my headset or in the car.
Do you have the volume on the phone turned up??
I've noticed some anomalies around bluetooth audio volume as well. For instance, I can be running Waze and Pandora on my car or though my headset on my motorcycle. Volume settings are maxed out on the phone, with the final master volume being either my headset dial on the bike, or head unit volume control in the car. Pandora never seems to be at quite full volume and just after Waze finished speaking a notification, Pandora volume will increase for a fraction on a second and then be reduced again. It's like there is some type of limiting going on and I've disabled all limit settings that I can find.
This is not just related to Pandora, but other streaming apps as well. And without Waze running, I don't notice increased volume in the streaming apps. Waze just seems to somehow enable the short period of increased volume.
Let's see if we can solve this once and for all. I've been experimenting and I am having some results. But does require an equalizer app. I am using Equalizer FX so I don't know how these steps work on other ones.
Open the app, click the three dots in the upper right > Settings > check "Global audio output mix" it's description reads, "Warning! It does not work for new devices. We do not recommend to use this feature. However this is the only solution for some players." (I am using YT Music)
After you turn that setting on, go back and click the middle tab "Effects" and you'll need to turn on "Loudness Enhancer" then use the slider to adjust it to your personal taste.
You don't even need to have the main page equalizer turned on. Just the main toggle needs to be on, the one right next to the three dots.
This part is just a little extra for those who don't understand the issue. SoundAlive maintains the media volume separately from all other device sounds. In the past we just used Package Disabler, turned it off, boom no more limited bluetooth music volume. Now it seems, it cannot be disabled with going rooted. *Flips table* You can easily demonstrate the issue by making sure you have setting on for the device volume synced with bluetooth volume. Connect to a bluetooth speaker, play a song, then plug and unplug an aux cable into the phone, you'll notice probably a 30% volume difference.
jblanken64 said:
I've noticed some anomalies around bluetooth audio volume as well. For instance, I can be running Waze and Pandora on my car or though my headset on my motorcycle. Volume settings are maxed out on the phone, with the final master volume being either my headset dial on the bike, or head unit volume control in the car. Pandora never seems to be at quite full volume and just after Waze finished speaking a notification, Pandora volume will increase for a fraction on a second and then be reduced again. It's like there is some type of limiting going on and I've disabled all limit settings that I can find.
This is not just related to Pandora, but other streaming apps as well. And without Waze running, I don't notice increased volume in the streaming apps. Waze just seems to somehow enable the short period of increased volume.
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I've noticed the same thing running Waze, it's like something is limiting the output.
FWIW, I've also noticed the same behavior when the phone is connected to my car stereo. I'll have to pay attention to whether it occurs with other devices. I suspect the behavior will be the same. I can pause any playing music and then un-pause it and the music will start at full volume before the volume seems to get limited. I don't have another Android phone that I can try this with and I've never noticed such behavior with either Windows Phone or iPhone.
jblanken64 said:
FWIW, I've also noticed the same behavior when the phone is connected to my car stereo. I'll have to pay attention to whether it occurs with other devices. I suspect the behavior will be the same. I can pause any playing music and then un-pause it and the music will start at full volume before the volume seems to get limited. I don't have another Android phone that I can try this with and I've never noticed such behavior with either Windows Phone or iPhone.
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I can tell you my past Android phones didn't do this.. The last two were a Droid Turbo 2 and an LG G2.
mjones73 said:
I can tell you my past Android phones didn't do this.. The last two were a Droid Turbo 2 and an LG G2.
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I do usually have DriveMode (and sometimes Waze) running although I've run experiments without it with the same results. There just seems to be some sort of limiter being applied.
S8+ Low Bluetooth Volume
mptrh336 said:
Anybody have a solution to this? I've tried u sing media volume sync and it helps a little bit but the S8 has much lower volume on Bluetooth overall than any other pho me I've used in recent memory. Doesn't matter if I'm using my headset or in the car.
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I've got the same problem with my S8+. Samsung support simply say try resetting the phone, but as the problem was there from new, what difference is that going to make! It seems to be a fundamental issue with this particular model (8 & 8+), as my iPhone7 and my older Note4 don't have the problem.
Same here. I use V4Android, as it's mixed into the CarHDROM v9, works excellently to overcome the system low vole on my 8+
I m not sure if a solution... But I tried disabling Bluetooth Media Volume Sync ( Settings - Bluetooth - Options (3 dots on the top right) - Media Volume Sync - (Turn off) )..
This gives phone media its own volume and the bluetooth device to control its own volume.
The volume is better after this for me.
dudders007 said:
I m not sure if a solution... But I tried disabling Bluetooth Media Volume Sync ( Settings - Bluetooth - Options (3 dots on the top right) - Media Volume Sync - (Turn off) )..
This gives phone media its own volume and the bluetooth device to control its own volume.
The volume is better after this for me.
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I'm having the same issue, but I don't have the option for Media Volume Sync as apparently my car's stereo doesn't support that function. Any other ideas on how to get this fixed?
dforthman said:
I'm having the same issue, but I don't have the option for Media Volume Sync as apparently my car's stereo doesn't support that function. Any other ideas on how to get this fixed?
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you might be misunderstanding the original poster. I have the s8+ and I did what he was talking about on the phone. On your s8+, you go to system settings -> Connections -> Bluetooth then if you tap on 3 dot top right menu, you will see 3 choices: Dual audio, Media Volume Sync, Bluetooth control history. If you tap on the media volume sync, it will be on but blacked out so that you can't turn it off, so what I did was in that menu select dual audio and turn that on. It will say it has to shut off media volume sync yes/no - select yes and media volume sync will now be off. Then just turn back off the dual audio and media volume sync will still be off.
Sorry that was long, hope it helps.
Fixed!
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I m not sure if a solution... But I tried disabling Bluetooth Media Volume Sync ( Settings - Bluetooth - Options (3 dots on the top right) - Media Volume Sync - (Turn off) )..
This gives phone media its own volume and the bluetooth device to control its own volume.
The volume is better after this for me.
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I've been having this issue for so long. Really frustrating.
But it actually fixed my issue. Thanks!
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I m not sure if a solution... But I tried disabling Bluetooth Media Volume Sync ( Settings - Bluetooth - Options (3 dots on the top right) - Media Volume Sync - (Turn off) )..
This gives phone media its own volume and the bluetooth device to control its own volume.
The volume is better after this for me.
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Thanks! This pointed me in the right direction, although my solution was just the opposite. Turning this on solved my problem. Just a week ago my S8+ had no issues with Bluetooth volume. But I sent it for repairs and they updated the software. After that, the max volume on my earbuds were a whisper. Turning Bluetooth media volume sync on brought it back to previous pre-repair levels. Maybe it works in my case because the earbuds don't have any volume control. I don't recall ever touching this setting previously though.
I also had surround sound on , turned that off and it helped. Sorry if I missed this somewhere earlier in the post.
dforthman said:
I'm having the same issue, but I don't have the option for Media Volume Sync as apparently my car's stereo doesn't support that function. Any other ideas on how to get this fixed?
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Safee91 said:
I've been having this issue for so long. Really frustrating.
But it actually fixed my issue. Thanks!
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Jeremijah said:
Thanks! This pointed me in the right direction, although my solution was just the opposite. Turning this on solved my problem. Just a week ago my S8+ had no issues with Bluetooth volume. But I sent it for repairs and they updated the software. After that, the max volume on my earbuds were a whisper. Turning Bluetooth media volume sync on brought it back to previous pre-repair levels. Maybe it works in my case because the earbuds don't have any volume control. I don't recall ever touching this setting previously though.
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Grad it helped. However, it seems that i am also back to square 1 after some recent update... Bluetooth audio is just whisper to me now... Specially for videos (be it a video on ur phone or youtube, etc). This is happening to me with a Samsung s8 and a Samsung Level U !!! Reported this to Samsung. Lets c what response i get for it.
Go to settings /general management/ reset/network reset. After this I had to re enter Wi-Fi password but it fixed it. Not my fix found it on YouTube but it works.