I recently purchased a XDA IIs, I'm trying to connect my Nokia CK-1W (Bluetooth) car kit to the XDA IIs. While the phone see the car kit if doesn't pair and no functions are transferred across. With my Jabra 250 the device connects, but can't use the functions button on the Jabra (voice dialing). With Fonix V2.0 running I need to speak into the phone mic.
Appreciate you help....
The XDA IIs has a pretty poor (in my opinion) bluetooth system, if you look on O2's XDA site they give you a list of compatible bluetooth headsets (not many), the Jabra ones definitely don't work properly with the XDA 2s though, I bought one a few months ago and took it back within 4 hours because the crackling through the earpeice was unbearable.
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I did read posts that the wiring is not normal and a head set connection would need some kind of Adapter. Is it true? Mine did not work after plugging it though a notification came up.And where to get this from?
ATM I am using Bluetooth Sony MW600 and it can control the Music player settings via remote.Any one knows how much battery would be hit using this bluetooth vs Wired?
ipod style headsets-plugs should work.
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RAMBO29 said:
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I did read posts that the wiring is not normal and a head set connection would need some kind of Adapter. Is it true? Mine did not work after plugging it though a notification came up.And where to get this from?
ATM I am using Bluetooth Sony MW600 and it can control the Music player settings via remote.Any one knows how much battery would be hit using this bluetooth vs Wired?
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I have used a standard headphone - that I use for my MP3 player - into the TF pad and it worked.
I have also used the handsfree kit that came with my HTC Wildfire phone - which has a built-in mic (you know it is a phone handsfree kit) - and this works too. Even the microphone works properly.
So you don't really need any special headphones.
Thank'd.
Mine works now too!
Anyways would be interesting to know the impact of bluetooth on battery.
vlbaindoor said:
I have used a standard headphone - that I use for my MP3 player - into the TF pad and it worked.
I have also used the handsfree kit that came with my HTC Wildfire phone - which has a built-in mic (you know it is a phone handsfree kit) - and this works too. Even the microphone works properly.
So you don't really need any special headphones.
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I love nexus 5 and google music ! but my car is manufactured by apple fan boys and the bose audio it has only has ipod menus and plays music out of iphone only.
The audio system does support playing music from a usb device but google music doesn't cache the music in a plain root folder for the car music to identity it.
I can get an aux cable but I want to control music off my steering controls and don't want two cables for charging and audio to my phone at the same time, its just not convenient.
How can i resolve this ? Is there an app which gets music from google music and puts it in music folder on the phone directly ? What are my options ? I am sure some other fellows here have been in my position before.
Even if you do put music directly on the device. Almost all car head units do not support the mtp protocol that the nexus uses to read the storage of your phone.
Your first step should be to drop an mp3 into your nexus and check if your car can even read it
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Also try both settings (MTP / PTP). As far as I remember PTP used to handle my Galaxy S2 as two seperated storages (one for internal / one for external). If I remember correctly they both appeared just like USB sticks when I connected it to the PC. The Nexus 5 should then bring up a single storage, since it doesn't have an external storage.
Hope this helps
Another question: Doesn't the device have the ability to stream music via Bluetooth? I use this method in my car and the music controls work great
EDIT: You could also try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer I know, it costs money but you can try it for like 15minutes and if you don't like it, just uninstall it and you'll get your money refunded
Alex240188 said:
Even if you do put music directly on the device. Almost all car head units do not support the mtp protocol that the nexus uses to read the storage of your phone.
Your first step should be to drop an mp3 into your nexus and check if your car can even read it
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You were so right. I placed mp3 directly in the Music folder it still doesn't play it.
Also try both settings (MTP / PTP). As far as I remember PTP used to handle my Galaxy S2 as two seperated storages (one for internal / one for external). If I remember correctly they both appeared just like USB sticks when I connected it to the PC. The Nexus 5 should then bring up a single storage, since it doesn't have an external storage.
Hope this helps
Another question: Doesn't the device have the ability to stream music via Bluetooth? I use this method in my car and the music controls work great
EDIT: You could also try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ususb.importer I know, it costs money but you can try it for like 15minutes and if you don't like it, just uninstall it and you'll get your money refunded
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you mean when I connect the phone via usb I get options to whether use it as media device or photo transfer ? I have tried both its not working.
The bluetooth only works with phone calls and not with music playing.
I may sound funny but aren't there any apps or even hardware device which can get connected to nexus 5 and makes car system consider it as an iphone ?
Could also try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169761
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How about over bluetooth audio?
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I don't have a solution for you but only a comment.
I think that it is complete crap that they manufactured the stock headunits in cars to be more compatible with iPhone than Android. Not everyone has an iPhone, believe it or not.
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How about over bluetooth audio?
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It doesn't work. The car bluetooth only take phone calls and doesn't support music playback.
If theres a kit of some sort.. anything ! I'll get it but I haven't been able to play music while driving for days now. Shouldve got iphone 5s instead, what a shame !
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Shouldve got iphone 5s instead, what a shame !
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I hope this is ironic It's more like "Should've got an audio system which supports Android"
What about that app I mentioned before? Heard it does wonders
experience7 said:
I hope this is ironic It's more like "Should've got an audio system which supports Android"
What about that app I mentioned before? Heard it does wonders
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I know what you mean but the car is more like 30k and nexus 5 costed around 4 hundred. It worked perfectly with iphone, i would charge, play music, show playlists artists everything and would let me control tracks off my steering. This thing doesn't work at all. Not as a usb not as an iphone no nothing !
The app you mentioned, not sure how would that work considering that the app pulls up media from the usb or hard drive. Here we want to put the media from the device to the car.
Wonder if nexus 5 owners never had a car or what because this should be a very common problem. Why no one ever talked about it here on the forum ?
As far as bluetooth goes I am wondering how old your car is, and what is the make and model?
If the car is a 2012 model or newer then it really should work and if not it is the fault of the manufacturer. If it is older than that I wouldn't expect it to work. You will likely have to upgrade your factory stereo to something newer that supports today's Bluetooth profiles.
If it is a 2013 model I am shocked that it doesn't work, but if so you should have tested this before you bought it
But ya, the USB thing will never work.
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...Wonder if nexus 5 owners never had a car or what because this should be a very common problem. Why no one ever talked about it here on the forum?
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I have a Nexus 5, and, I have a car. I use an app called utter! for hands-free operation of my phone while driving. I highly recommend it.
Since your car came with iPhone technology, however, I suggest that you get a used iPhone just for use in the car.
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Wonder if nexus 5 owners never had a car or what because this should be a very common problem. Why no one ever talked about it here on the forum ?
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It's all gonna be based on your actual stereo unit because I have a Honda Civic that when I plug in an iPhone it charges and syncs my music, it even shows the album artwork. When I plug in my Note 3 or Nexus 5 I don't get any of those options except for charge BUT I am able to stream over bluetooth and it lets me control my music through steering wheel buttons.
Now I have noticed that on my Note 3 it doesn't display the right track information if I play music through Spotify but on my Nexus 5 it will actually show the tracks. I found that very interesting.
So basically, your stereo unit was made strictly for iPhone support.
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As far as bluetooth goes I am wondering how old your car is, and what is the make and model?
If the car is a 2012 model or newer then it really should work and if not it is the fault of the manufacturer. If it is older than that I wouldn't expect it to work. You will likely have to upgrade your factory stereo to something newer that supports today's Bluetooth profiles.
If it is a 2013 model I am shocked that it doesn't work, but if so you should have tested this before you bought it
But ya, the USB thing will never work.
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Yep its 2011 nissan altima having bose audio system. So I believe I am out of luck. Basically you select a car on basis of several other factors. Phone connectivity wouldve been the last thing I would notice and in those days I was connecting iphone 4 without a problem.
Its more of a problem of phone manufacturer to make sure that it is considered as a usb music player when connected to a device.
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It doesn't work. The car bluetooth only take phone calls and doesn't support music playback.
If theres a kit of some sort.. anything ! I'll get it but I haven't been able to play music while driving for days now. Shouldve got iphone 5s instead, what a shame !
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USB mass storage was so useful. I hate mtp. So I had to use bluetooth adapter and I love it. I got this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004CLYJ2I/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1388953809&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40 the price went up. When I got it, it was only 30+.
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I have a 2010 Equinox and use this adapter. It works great for me as the audio in and a USB port are right next to each other in my arm rest. So I can basically have it charging all the time. Plus I never take it out so I mounted it with some double sided tape. The sound quality is great too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00727FE5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1388955765&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
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USB mass storage was so useful. I hate mtp. So I had to use bluetooth adapter and I love it. I got this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004CLYJ2I/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1388953809&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40 the price went up. When I got it, it was only 30+.
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ordered it not more than 10 seconds ago before you recommended. Infact it didn't mention anywhere nexus 5 so i just took a leap of faith. Glad its compatible with Nexus 5.
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I have a 2010 Equinox and use this adapter. It works great for me as the audio in and a USB port are right next to each other in my arm rest. So I can basically have it charging all the time. Plus I never take it out so I mounted it with some double sided tape. The sound quality is great too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00727...110_SY165_QL70
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Yes have been checking this one too. Lets see if the belkin works, otherwise will give this one a try.
I feel for you. Car stereos have been very Apple centric for a long time and I don't know why. I guess it stems from almost everyone owning an iPod back in the day. Things are finally starting to change though, thankfully. I'm seeing more an more stock and aftermarket head units specifically mention Android support.
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ordered it not more than 10 seconds ago before you recommended. Infact it didn't mention anywhere nexus 5 so i just took a leap of faith. Glad its compatible with Nexus 5.
Yes have been checking this one too. Lets see if the belkin works, otherwise will give this one a try.
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I use these:
http://www.amazon.com/FlexSMART-Blu...8620&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+fm+transmitter
Both receiving Bluetooth, One cabled to AUX input in my car, sounds great, and the other in an old work truck via FM transmitter (stereo sounds great, but too old for AUX or bluetooth). It was the very first 'good' experience I've had with an FM transmitter, most are complete garbage. Cheers!
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I use these:
http://www.amazon.com/FlexSMART-Blu...8620&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+fm+transmitter
Both receiving Bluetooth, One cabled to AUX input in my car, sounds great, and the other in an old work truck via FM transmitter (stereo sounds great, but too old for AUX or bluetooth). It was the very first 'good' experience I've had with an FM transmitter, most are complete garbage. Cheers!
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My wife and I have these as well. Except ours are Kinivo branded.
It works great and has decent audio quality for FM.
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Hey all,
I'm planning to pick up a S6 next week but I have one quick question. I have used Samsung devices in the past and the one thing that pissed me off that was that if I had my headphones connected and I paired my device with my car or Bluetooth speakers the audio would continue to play through the headphones and I would have to disconnect them before audio would play via the Bluetooth device. Is this still the case with the S6?
I will try to remember to test this out. It might be BT-device-specific, though.
Hello all!
Recently we discovered that we had an AUX cable hooked up to our speakers at work. It's been great being able to plug in our phones to stream music, but we are looking for an alternative solution.
We have an extra GS3 that we would like to essentially turn into a Bluetooth speaker so it can stay plugged into the power and the AUX constantly. I've found a plethora of apps that can do this via WiFi/Hotspots, but this is not an option for us.
Is there any way to stream audio via BT from any Android device?
Thanks!
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