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Headphones that you have verified that the mic and music control function properly.

It seems that people are having compatibility issues with headphones working on the g2x. I thought it would be nice if there was a thread where people can list what headphones work and those that don't. I can verify that the buttons do not work on the klipsch image s2 and the headphones that came with the nexus s.
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jsauce75 said:
It seems that people are having compatibility issues with headphones working on the g2x. I thought it would be nice if there was a thread where people can list what headphones work and those that don't. I can verify that the buttons do not work on the klipsch image s2 and the headphones that came with the nexus s.
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Just got my Zagg SmartBuds, and they all functions work perfectly, from volume control to answering/ending calls. PLUS they not only sound great, but w/all the sliders I can keep the cord from going rogue on me. They also came w/4 additional [5 total] ear bud adapters to fit different ear sizes.
I was worried, but I figured [since I bought them during the 50% off sale] worst case scenario I got a gift for my girls iPhone. Was a win-win, depending on how you look at it, more of a win for me.

Are they water/sweat proof?

fatal27 said:
Are they water/sweat proof?
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and this is their fatal flaw... well, of sorts. No, they aren't. Zagg does have some that are, but you lost the phone/audio controls.
Here are the links...
SmartBuds
AquaBuds
I do work outside here in Oklahoma and seeing how we've already had our first 100+ degree day, I see much sweating in my near future. I'll keep you updated.

jsauce75 said:
It seems that people are having compatibility issues with headphones working on the g2x. I thought it would be nice if there was a thread where people can list what headphones work and those that don't. I can verify that the buttons do not work on the klipsch image s2 and the headphones that came with the nexus s.
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Yeah, I have the Klipsch Image S5i headset and the play button works to start/stop music and answer/hang-up calls but the + & -- buttons don't do anything.
The Image S5i's are designed for Apple products, I have compared the 3.5mm tip connections and they are the same configuration layout that I need for my G2x, but there is obviously something different in the command structure to activate functions.
I love the quality of sound from the S5i's and they are more rugged than the Image S4's I have. I am crossing my fingers that someone will come out with an app that will allow all the functions to work. I found one on the Android market that looked promising -- but it only works with Gingerbread, and I am running Froyo (rooted), so we may just have to wait a little longer for the compatability/upgrade to be introduced in order to get the headsets fully operational (hope it is very soon).

I use my iPod earphones.. the mic works great and so does the play/pause/skip control, the only thing that doesn't work is the volume up/down
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i bought the Jaybirdgear sportsband. they are more useful for people who excercise but they work great. all buttons work as well as mic

If you have Mortplayer Music, give it a try.
I can do play/pause (one press), next (two rapid press), previous (three rapid press) with Audio Technica iphone headset adapter.

Anyone tried the nexus one headphones with the g2x? Pause/play works but next/previous track buttons don't with stock player, winamp, or poweramp.
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Moto ROKR S9 HD
I can confirm my bluetooth Moto ROKR S9 HD's work just fine, I would def recomend those if you hate wires like me

Teidullie said:
I can confirm my bluetooth Moto ROKR S9 HD's work just fine, I would def recomend those if you hate wires like me
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looks good. can you buy one for me?

Headsets for the S3.

Hi all,
I've got a pair of Bose earbuds with the mic and media controls on the headset cord, that worked beautifully as a headset for calls on my old iPhone. I realize that the media controls will not work on android, but is there a way to use these as a headset during calls? Or if there is any black magic ways to make the media controls work too, that would be amazing.
Thanks!
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I've tried many headphones on the S3 that worked fine for me on the Galaxy Nexus only to find they don't work for phone calls. The only set I've found so far that works is the iBeats that come with the HTC Rezound

List for Samsung htc sony (not sony erricson) and Nokia lumia headset and headphones that work all three buttons & mic
- urbeats
- htc beats solo
- Sony smart headset
- Nocs NS200H-00
- Nokia purity
Update as I found some more

I got the Sony Ericsson mw60 Bluetooth stereo headset. Really like the led display Full music functions such as skip, rewind etc. When I'm in my car I can plug my phone in via auxiliary on head unit. I then can use the Bluetooth for voice search, music, and phone calls. It works better than the Bluetooth in the actual headset. There the hm300 by Samsung that has lossless audio but I can't complain about the quality on the Sony and the led display just sells it. Especially when I'm at work I can control the phone without having to touch it.
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urbeats with samsung s3
Hi there. I was wondering if there is an app or widget that you installed to get all three control buttons on the urbeats to work with my s3

beamer1982 said:
Hi there. I was wondering if there is an app or widget that you installed to get all three control buttons on the urbeats to work with my s3
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No because the headset was made for only apple products (hardware and not software is what's stoping the other 2 buttons from working)
Here's a few in ear headphones you could buy with android 3buttons that will work on the s3 and s4
Soul sl99s (don't forget the s in the end)
Ajay fives (android version)
Nokia purtity inear (they say windows phone but will work on android too)
Htc Urbeats (1st version also they say htc but will work on samsung s3)
APP (free) you could use with the headphone I just listed is called ajay headset control
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.jays.headsetcontrol
Hope that helps!
They also have android 3button cable
That would on few on and in ear headphones like beats solo or soul headphones
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You can take any headphone with a detachable cord and buy a replacement cord with a mic that works for android. I have Skullcandy Hesh 2 headphones I just need to get a headphone cord with a mic.

jmxc23 said:
You can take any headphone with a detachable cord and buy a replacement cord with a mic that works for android. I have Skullcandy Hesh 2 headphones I just need to get a headphone cord with a mic.
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http://www.beatsbydre.com/accessories/
They have remote talk cable for android in the list (make sure not the pick the iphone one)
If don't wanna pay much and cheaper version http://r.ebay.com/HWc5UF
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thelastred said:
http://www.beatsbydre.com/accessories/
They have remote talk cable for android in the list (make sure not the pick the iphone one)
If don't wanna pay much and cheaper version http://r.ebay.com/HWc5UF
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Radioshack has one for $10. The one near me didn't have it so I have to travel to get it. that cord you mentioned cost as much as the Hesh 2 that will be $110 combined i am better of getting another pair of headphones. Best Buy also has some for $20. I live in the city so I don't have to travel far for a good deal.

jmxc23 said:
Radioshack has one for $10. The one near me didn't have it so I have to travel to get it.
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3button that works on android ?
Can put up a link because I went RadioShack for it they don't carry when I went like few days ago
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thelastred said:
3button that works on android ?
Can put up a link because I went RadioShack for it they don't carry when I went like few days ago
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No one button.

jmxc23 said:
No one button.
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Yea you can get that anywhere
The 3 button one is hard to get
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I've used the bose headsets with mine as well but I found that they don't work for calls so I do without and just take calls the normal way.

Geekboy26 said:
I've used the bose headsets with mine as well but I found that they don't work for calls so I do without and just take calls the normal way.
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Bose make Samsung headphones inear

Apple product headphones work with S4

The other day I picked up a set of Munitio 9mm tactical IEMs for my s4. They're intended for apple iphone/ipod/iPad only. The microphone works on the S4. People can hear me through it. The answer end clicker works except volume up or down. My Bose AEi, mic works too.
I wonder if other apple only headphones work with S4.. figured we could all post what works and what doesn't?
(I did do a search to see if this has been raised couldn't find anything. If it has. I apologize)
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There are no such things as "apple only" headphones.
They are merely approved by Apple to be designed for iPods and iPhones
They should all work with any device.

Wonder if the OP is blond?

I'm referring to the microphone. For apple devices the third and fourth are reversed so its ground then mic not mic then ground.
The headphones microphone won't work on other android devices also.
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SoM3_Idi0t said:
Wonder if the OP is blond?
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OP may be a blonde, but at least hes not SoME Idi0t

Better not mix Apple and Samsung together, Apple might sue the pants off ya.

I dont think it matters which order its in.
Every band has its meaning
Plug with single - Mono
Plug with Two - Stereo
Plug with Three - Headphone/AV/Mic + Stereo
Its all marketing tactics to move more product. Everything is the same. If you say something is apple compatible of course the hipsters will flock to it instead of another headset that wasn't saying it was compatible but is. They need their ilife to be easy and everything blatantly shoved in their faces to figure things out

nxneko said:
I dont think it matters which order its in.
Every band has its meaning
Plug with single - Mono
Plug with Two - Stereo
Plug with Three - Headphone/AV/Mic + Stereo
Its all marketing tactics to move more product. Everything is the same. If you say something is apple compatible of course the hipsters will flock to it instead of another headset that wasn't saying it was compatible but is. They need their ilife to be easy and everything blatantly shoved in their faces to figure things out
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I know that the 3 bands are set up as left channel, right channel, mic, ground. On apple the mic and ground are switched. But I noticed not all istuff works the beats don't and the monsters don't and also the skull candy's don't. But the others I tried do. I was just making an observation. Non of the istuff works on my s3 but works on my s4 :banghead:
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Only the call/mute/play button works not the volume up and down.

Trueray said:
Only the call/mute/play button works not the volume up and down.
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This is also my experience when using the newest style Apple earphones with the S4.

SoM3_Idi0t said:
Wonder if the OP is blond?
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lol

JaeKay said:
There are no such things as "apple only" headphones.
They are merely approved by Apple to be designed for iPods and iPhones
They should all work with any device.
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This is absolutely wrong. Yes the headphones will play sound, however the mic and other buttons may not work.
For example;
Klipsch S4i & Klipsch S4a
the "i" is for Apple devices, and when used on some android devices the mic and buttons dont work. The "a" is intended for Android devices and the mic and buttons dont work on Apple devices.

dkirchik said:
I know that the 3 bands are set up as left channel, right channel, mic, ground. On apple the mic and ground are switched. But I noticed not all istuff works the beats don't and the monsters don't and also the skull candy's don't. But the others I tried do. I was just making an observation. Non of the istuff works on my s3 but works on my s4 :banghead:
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my beats pro work with the S4, just not the volume up and down

ANDROID inline controls are designed differently from Apple; there is an extra resistor.
You should look for headsets that are Android specific.

Lolento said:
ANDROID inline controls are designed differently from Apple; there is an extra resistor.
You should look for headsets that are Android specific.
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I totally agree one should look for Android specific headsets but the munitio nines, I really enjoy their sound. Not to bass heavy but its there and amazing mids to highs with good seperation for in the ear. They have a better soundstage IMO then some $300+ ones ive used. In some cases there's better in ear sets for apple than for Android
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I tried Nokia headsets, 1 stand alone nokia with headband kind of headset and 1 headset from Nokia N8. There is something wrong with Nokia headsets since when i use them theres a channel thats way too low on volume. Its like a listening to 5.1 setup with 3 dead speakers.
Volume doesnt work. I havent tried the mic though but with the audio quality issue i didnt bother testing it.

[Headset] Wired headset with working Vol&Mic buttons - Compatibility List

- Volume Control + Mic 6P Headset Compatibility List -
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I'm sure most Nexus phones users can say that it sucks buying a wired headset for our phone. Most likely volume controls or a different feature won't work and the thing is some wired headsets are fully functional but there is no real way to tell just by reading a product description.
So here lives the solution! A list of headsets that work with the Nexus 6P
Here if you wanna read Googles headset specifications and Frankenstein a headset yourself
Everyone report so we can get a nice big list, commenting with the following info can be helpful:
The name of the headset (very obvious ) link if you remember & price
If Volume + - buttons and a Microphone all work
Audio quality is 1 (bad, etc.) or 5 (Good, smooth bass, crisp vocals, etc.)
anything else? .... or just tell me your proud of me in spite of me losing the big game.

I live in America so I just take space that I don't actually need - Reserved

List Updated with about 5 more headsets! check it out.

1- Sennheiser MOMENTUM IN-EAR M2 IEG. You can search the WWW for pricing.
2- All buttons works (Volume +/-, pause/play, skip, etc.)
4- Never really asked the quality of the MIC but i give a 4 since nothing is perfect
5- Paired with V4A, I love those earphones !

therock3181 said:
1- Sennheiser MOMENTUM IN-EAR M2 IEG. You can search the WWW for pricing.
2- All buttons works (Volume +/-, pause/play, skip, etc.)
4- Never really asked the quality of the MIC but i give a 4 since nothing is perfect
5- Paired with V4A, I love those earphones !
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Thanks! can you confirm these are the ones you speak of

drago10029 said:
Thanks! can you confirm these are the ones you speak of
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2 variants exists. The one you posted are for iPhone.
M2 IEI for iphone
M2 IEG for Samsung Galaxy and other android phones.

therock3181 said:
2 variants exists. The one you posted are for iPhone.
M2 IEI for iphone
M2 IEG for Samsung Galaxy and other android phones.
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glad I asked lol thanks for clarifying.

drago10029 said:
glad I asked lol thanks for clarifying.
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Glad I could help!

drago10029 said:
So here lives the solution! A list of headsets that work with the Nexus 6P.
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Actually Xiaomi Hybrid earphones is also known as Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro or Xiaomi Quantie, so item 2 and 5 are the same item.
Mi international site - http://www.mi.com/en/headphonespro/
Mi mainland China site - http://www.mi.com/quantie/

desean said:
Actually Xiaomi Hybrid earphones is also known as Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro or Xiaomi Quantie, so item 2 and 5 are the same item.
Mi international site - http://www.mi.com/en/headphonespro/
Mi mainland China site - http://www.mi.com/quantie/
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Thanks! List has been updated and when you google search xiaomi hybrid lot's of different names pop up lol super confusing.

drago10029 said:
Thanks! List has been updated and when you google search xiaomi hybrid lot's of different names pop up lol super confusing.
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I had the same issue when searching for the Mi Hybrid too. Read that there were many fakes on the market, so I was especially careful to search for the correct product.

desean said:
I had the same issue when searching for the Mi Hybrid too. Read that there were many fakes on the market, so I was especially careful to search for the correct product.
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Appreciate the effort! Thanks again.

1. LG quadbeat 3 (budget earphones)
https://www.amazon.com/Quadbeat-Ear-Headphones-HSS-F630-Red/dp/B00XLIFZ7Q
2. These sport volume buttons, play/pause/pickup call button and a mic
3. I would give this 4 cuz I'm not an audiophile but the sound seems crisp
4. Earlier had an LG G4 with which I had this earphone. So bought a new one for my nexus 6p and they fit perfectly in the ears.

cozykb said:
1. LG quadbeat 3 (budget earphones)
https://www.amazon.com/Quadbeat-Ear-Headphones-HSS-F630-Red/dp/B00XLIFZ7Q
2. These sport volume buttons, play/pause/pickup call button and a mic
3. I would give this 4 cuz I'm not an audiophile but the sound seems crisp
4. Earlier had an LG G4 with which I had this earphone. So bought a new one for my nexus 6p and they fit perfectly in the ears.
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i was actually asking for mic quality 1-5 but audio quality makes much more sense, so I made that change above and in the Google List, Thanks!
People keeping adding more volume button headsets you know work with our phone! :good:

drago10029 said:
i was actually asking for mic quality 1-5 but audio quality makes much more sense, so I made that change above and in the Google List, Thanks!
People keeping adding more volume button headsets you know work with our phone! :good:
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Got a couple of friends saying me that the mic quality was good. So I would rate that 3.5!

cozykb said:
Got a couple of friends saying me that the mic quality was good. So I would rate that 3.5!
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hmmm..... maybe i'll add that section back.

The name of the headset: Xiaomi Piston III - Amazon - $23.99
If it has Volume + - buttons and a Microphone and if they all work: All buttons work.
How good Audio quality is 3 - Poor bass response, clips at higher volumes, sounds worse than the Samsung OEM earbuds I got with my Note 5.

I swapped the headphone cable on my over ear headphones to something like this to get all the buttons working on any android device.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K..._SR100,100_&psc=1&refRID=HYQHJ36E4H3QAA5YFGNV
Of course for this to work, your headphones needs to have a removable cable.

kiru said:
I swapped the headphone cable on my over ear headphones to something like this to get all the buttons working on any android device.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K..._SR100,100_&psc=1&refRID=HYQHJ36E4H3QAA5YFGNV
Of course for this to work, your headphones needs to have a removable cable.
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I actually have one with removable cable lol can you confirm this works with the nexus 6p specifically?
Pappy35 said:
The name of the headset: Xiaomi Piston III - Amazon - $23.99
If it has Volume + - buttons and a Microphone and if they all work: All buttons work.
How good Audio quality is 3 - Poor bass response, clips at higher volumes, sounds worse than the Samsung OEM earbuds I got with my Note 5.
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Are 100% certain the Piston 3 work? I've heard in a few places xda, reddit, that the volume controls can be spotty.

drago10029 said:
I actually have one with removable cable lol can you confirm this works with the nexus 6p specifically
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Once I get my 6p in a few days I can confirm for you. I have no issues with my Nexus 6 or 9.

Question USB C Wired Earphones

Can anyone recommend reasonably priced wired USB C earphones?
I'll be using it for calls. Have a couple of Bluetooth ones, good for music but not so for calls.
Thanks.

I'm using TWS PRO 60, it's really cheap, easy to use and it's bluetooth ones.
You can use for listen to music, make a call but i am not really sure you will like the bass.
Details..
Brand: Zipo
Microphone: Available
Sound type: TWS
Bluetooth version: 5

I use the ones from my pixel 3.

These work great with my Pixel 6 and 7
OnePlus Type-C Bullets Earphones (Black)
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I bought the Google DAC/Adapter and I use Soundmagic E10, the best option in the cheap price. Now even discounted as E11 came out (but worse).

If you're just looking for cheap and half decent sounding, look for Samsung AKG USB C earbuds, they're good.

yurishouse said:
If you're just looking for cheap and half decent sounding, look for Samsung AKG USB C earbuds, they're good.
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Yes a cheap one just for calls.
Do the volume and call buttons work? Tried this UGREEN pair and the call/volume buttons were unresponsive.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Headphones-Earphones-Microphone-Compatible/dp/B08TQKNC62/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb-c+earphones&qid=1682267924&sr=8-3

gpvecchi said:
I bought the Google DAC/Adapter and I use Soundmagic E10, the best option in the cheap price. Now even discounted as E11 came out (but worse).
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Thanks for the suggestion. Had a pair of E10s a while back. Very good, but too pricy for just calls.

bluegrass55 said:
Do the volume and call buttons work?
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I have a pair, will go test it when I have time today. Give me a sec

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These work great with my Pixel 6 and 7
OnePlus Type-C Bullets Earphones (Black)
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Hi, would you happen to know which USB C wired earphones would be compatible with a Samsung A54. Sorry if this answered elsewhere but I'm getting really confused as to which wired USB C will work and which won't ! thank you Mike

yurishouse said:
If you're just looking for cheap and half decent sounding, look for Samsung AKG USB C earbuds, they're good.
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I agree I have like 5 pairs of them lol only thing that didn't work well was for in calls people couldn't hear me I also have the Google pixel buds usb cand there good to but like 30 pounds

bluegrass55 said:
Yes a cheap one just for calls.
Do the volume and call buttons work? Tried this UGREEN pair and the call/volume buttons were unresponsive.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Headphones-Earphones-Microphone-Compatible/dp/B08TQKNC62/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb-c+earphones&qid=1682267924&sr=8-3
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Ye the volume button does work on it and also pressing middle to pause and start

MikeIAmAnAndroid said:
Hi, would you happen to know which USB C wired earphones would be compatible with a Samsung A54. Sorry if this answered elsewhere but I'm getting really confused as to which wired USB C will work and which won't ! thank you Mike
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The one plus bullets will work I used it in a note 10+ fold and an a40

liggerz87 said:
I agree I have like 5 pairs of them lol only thing that didn't work well was for in calls people couldn't hear me I also have the Google pixel buds usb cand there good to but like 30 pounds
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thanks all for your replies. Do you think these would work too ?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRD8QK8H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A23D6AK6ODASAS&psc=1

MikeIAmAnAndroid said:
thanks all for your replies. Do you think these would work too ?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRD8QK8H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A23D6AK6ODASAS&psc=1
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I wouldn't bother I know it's 4.99 your best bet is the known brands

liggerz87 said:
I wouldn't bother I know it's 4.99 your best bet is the known brands
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I know what you mean but I much prefer the old style "button" earphones that don't sort of intrude into your ears. Unfortunately they don't really make them anymore, they are about the nearest to it

MikeIAmAnAndroid said:
I know what you mean but I much prefer the old style "button" earphones that don't sort of intrude into your ears. Unfortunately they don't really make them anymore, they are about the nearest to it
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Google pixel buds usb c will work wonders then for you same style I prefer in ears lol

MikeIAmAnAndroid said:
I know what you mean but I much prefer the old style "button" earphones that don't sort of intrude into your ears. Unfortunately they don't really make them anymore, they are about the nearest to it
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I think Moondrop still makes Shiroyuki (Snow White) and Nameless, both are buttons, cheap, and decent sounding too, you might have to look for them ... Tho. They're so damn cheap not a lot of resaler carriers them anymore.
I also make my own button earphones They're pretty easy to work with imo, a pair of shell, a pair of drivers and a cable (w mic if you want) and just a couple solder joints.

yurishouse said:
I think Moondrop still makes Shiroyuki (Snow White) and Nameless, both are buttons, cheap, and decent sounding too, you might have to look for them ... Tho. They're so damn cheap not a lot of resaler carriers them anymore.
I also make my own button earphones They're pretty easy to work with imo, a pair of shell, a pair of drivers and a cable (w mic if you want) and just a couple solder joints.
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They are both 3.5mm jack ones but you're right I could always solder button earphones on to a USB C lead.

liggerz87 said:
Google pixel buds usb c will work wonders then for you same style I prefer in ears lol
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Glad it's not just me lol ! thanks I will have a look at those