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So my car doesn't have an aux input (that I can find anyway) but my pioneer deck (according to the manual) does but it looks like its on the back of the deck and I can't get to it without breaking it. How can I get my new Fascinate car dock to work? Please help me. I want to hear my podcasts through my speakers as well as phone calls.
What kind of car do you have.... I promise there is a way to get to the back with out breaking things...
2002 vw jetta
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You can't hear phone calls through the speakers with the car dock.
Good to know but is there any way to solve the problem with the aux in?
http://metraonline.com/files/products/INST95-9012.pdf
should help you with removal...
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http://metraonline.com/files/products/INST95-9012.pdf
should help you with removal...
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Thanks for the info but I know me and I would break it even with good instructions. I found a local audio shop that said they could hook up an rb10? or something to make it work for like 20 bucks. I'm gonna look on amazon for the part and then take it to him I guess.
the fascinator said:
Thanks for the info but I know me and I would break it even with good instructions. I found a local audio shop that said they could hook up an rb10? or something to make it work for like 20 bucks. I'm gonna look on amazon for the part and then take it to him I guess.
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Why don't you get one of those FM transmitters... plug if to the 3.5 and set station then set the same station on deck and enjoy ...they run for 10$ at Walmart ...cheap easy and good ...had one before I upgraded deck with from facing aux input
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JeezyMT3G said:
Why don't you get one of those FM transmitters... plug if to the 3.5 and set station then set the same station on deck and enjoy ...they run for 10$ at Walmart ...cheap easy and good ...had one before I upgraded deck with from facing aux input
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Hadnt thought of that. I'm gonna check that out today. Thanks for the heads up!
I will say in my experience, hard wired sounds way way way better than a fm transmitter
So when I hook up the fm transmitter directly to the phone it works perfect. But when I hook the transmitter into the car dock it won't play through the speakers in my car? What am I doing wrong?
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So when I hook up the fm transmitter directly to the phone it works perfect. But when I hook the transmitter into the car dock it won't play through the speakers in my car? What am I doing wrong?
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Idk about that one
..never used the car dock before
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I will say in my experience, hard wired sounds way way way better than a fm transmitter
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It is WAY better but when you're in the situation when you have no aux input or don't want to tear appart your car ...something is better then nothing
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This is true.. haha , anyways you need the app "galaxy dock sound redirector" should help with that problem ///Also I use a cassette tape adapter for my work car... hah!
FINALLY got it to work!!! Here's what I did in case anyone else has this problem:
Flash this: http://adrynalyne.us/files/patches/car_cradle_patch.zip
And then I flashed this just in case: http://adrynalyne.us/files/patches/car_cradle_patch.zip
Hope this helps some people.
Tonight I made my first accessory purchase at the local Verizon store... as their prices have always been pretty bad, but I have a military discount of 15%, so I bit the bullet and purchased an iBolt cradle system. If you haven't seen it, there is a review in the accessory section, it's pretty spot on, but this important update is for those of us who don't have A2DP streaming in the car, and are forced to use the AUX IN jack.
Long story short, when using this dock, you have the option of sending the sound thru your micro USB port or out the phones speaker in back. This dock comes with a nine foot long cable that has micro USB at one end, and regular USB and a 3.5mm audio jack at the other. This beautiful setup allows you to not touch the evil headphone jack (trump card) on the phone, but rather it lets you the phone play music out the USB connection while retaining Bluetooth phone connectivity thru your cars Bluetooth connection! (while charging)
Silly that I had to buy a $32 device to get functionality that the AT&T version of our phone has natively... but at least it's fixed!
Not trying to be a jerk or anything, but what is the advantage of playing music through the USB instead of bluetooth? I actually like the BT option - plays music but pauses when a call come in and lowers the volume for GPS directions. Works great all at the same time...
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OnceAMatrixMan said:
Not trying to be a jerk or anything, but what is the advantage of playing music through the USB instead of bluetooth? I actually like the BT option - plays music but pauses when a call come in and lowers the volume for GPS directions. Works great all at the same time...
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There's a large portion of G3 owners who do not have bluetooth streaming (A2DP). Just because you have bluetooth phone connectivity does not mean you have bluetooth streaming. We are forced to use the aux in jack in the car to listen to music. I think a large portion of S3 owners simply tried to use the headphones jack on the phone... But if you do that, you cannot use bluetooth. Every sound is routed thru the headphones jack. You cannot toggle this.
So, using the iBolt cradle, witch ports the sound out via usb instead of the headphones jack, I am able to retain my cars bluetooth functionality.
Side note, not sure if you know this, but the sound quality of bluetooth streamed music is pretty bad compared to a cabled connection.
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mdt73 said:
There's a large portion of G3 owners who do not have bluetooth streaming (A2DP). Just because you have bluetooth phone connectivity does not mean you have bluetooth streaming. We are forced to use the aux in jack in the car to listen to music. I think a large portion of S3 owners simply tried to use the headphones jack on the phone... But if you do that, you cannot use bluetooth. Every sound is routed thru the headphones jack. You cannot toggle this.
So, using the iBolt cradle, witch ports the sound out via usb instead of the headphones jack, I am able to retain my cars bluetooth functionality.
Side note, not sure if you know this, but the sound quality of bluetooth streamed music is pretty bad compared to a cabled connection.
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I'd recommend this if you don't have BT streaming: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10827&cs_id=1082704&p_id=9472&seq=1&format=2
That combined with a USB car charger to keep it charged at all times would maybe be a nice way to solve your issue for ~$30
Note: I don't own the product, but the reviews are good and it seems it would just be nice to have.
con247 said:
I'd recommend this if you don't have BT streaming: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10827&cs_id=1082704&p_id=9472&seq=1&format=2
That combined with a USB car charger to keep it charged at all times would maybe be a nice way to solve your issue for ~$30
Note: I don't own the product, but the reviews are good and it seems it would just be nice to have.
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A day after I purchased the iBolt I received this little gadget in the mail from ebay.
USB Bluetooth Adapter
For under $10 it gives you the same A2DP bluetooth audio streaming. But, the difference is it doesn't sound nearly as good for the lower end of the spectrum. But, in a pinch it's awesome, and for the price, you can't beat it. I have it as a backup for now.
I took about 30 min and hid the iBolt cabling today. I like the fact that I moved the cradle to the top left of the windshield, away from the center console. Will post some pics later today of the install.
I am surprised at how easy the phone is to use with my left hand, from the steering wheel. Retaining the bluetooth functionality, specificallly my integrated microphone, really makes this work around worth every penny. Hope it helps someone else!
Oh well now I understand. Thanks for clarifying. Of course I didn't mean any offense.
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Oh well now I understand. Thanks for clarifying. Of course I didn't mean any offense.
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No worries, none taken. I am just ecstatic to be playing music via S3 thru my car stereo and still be able to use the cars bluetooth for phone calls! Now if we could come up with a fix for this damn NO SIM error, I would be in heaven. LOL!
Can you post the dock and where you got it?
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Can you post the dock and where you got it?
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The OP mentioned they bought it from the Verizon store and that it was discussed in the Accessories thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806888&highlight=ibolt
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Sweet, I was contemplating a bluetooth to 3.5mm for my car because of this issue, but this might be a better solution. Looks like we might have the same exact setup soon including the mini cooper :good:
I-bolt rocks. Bought one the other day. Search for best price. Down in the low to mid $30 range now depending on shipping and coupons.
Could anybody solve my problem? My car doesn't have a usb port so I cant use the iBolt to play music through it. I use the cassette player to audio jack and use bluetooth talk through my car speakers. Is there a solution to use bluetooth while using the audio jack?
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Could anybody solve my problem? My car doesn't have a usb port so I cant use the iBolt to play music through it. I use the cassette player to audio jack and use bluetooth talk through my car speakers. Is there a solution to use bluetooth while using the audio jack?
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Yes. I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner, but on anther board, someone brought this up and it works, albeit ghetto'ish.
Mount the phone somewhere in the car where you can speak towards the mic. Plug the cassette tape adapter into the headphones jack. When a call comes in, just answer the phone keeping the headphone jack in use, and the sound will come thru your stereo, but the mic you will be using is the one on the phone. Talked to multiple people who all heard me just fine. (even with the mic pointed downwards!)
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Sweet, I was contemplating a bluetooth to 3.5mm for my car because of this issue, but this might be a better solution. Looks like we might have the same exact setup soon including the mini cooper :good:
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The cable is exactly the right length to mount the ibolt anywhere in the car, hell I think we could mount it on the rear window, lol! There is space behind the base of the center console where you can tuck away any extra cable you have before you route the cable to the jacks. I decided to use an add on 2.1a USB car charger (cig lighter adapter) vs the cars internal USB as I don't think the MINI USB pumps out anything more than 450 mA (1\4 what the adapter puts out I bought seperately)
PowerGen Dual USB Port 2A 10w (fast) Heavy Duty Ouput Car Charger - White
Guys great news rls8 hybrid fixed this issue. Instead of buying a $ 40 accessory , donate a 20 to the dev
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Guys great news rls8 hybrid fixed this issue. Instead of buying a $ 40 accessory , donate a 20 to the dev
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Does that require a custom Recovery and/or ROM, perhaps? I'd like to keep things relatively stock for now, though am OK with tweaks. Plus, the iBolt looks convenient to use in my car.
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mdt73 said:
There's a large portion of G3 owners who do not have bluetooth streaming (A2DP). Just because you have bluetooth phone connectivity does not mean you have bluetooth streaming. We are forced to use the aux in jack in the car to listen to music. I think a large portion of S3 owners simply tried to use the headphones jack on the phone... But if you do that, you cannot use bluetooth. Every sound is routed thru the headphones jack. You cannot toggle this.
So, using the iBolt cradle, witch ports the sound out via usb instead of the headphones jack, I am able to retain my cars bluetooth functionality.
Side note, not sure if you know this, but the sound quality of bluetooth streamed music is pretty bad compared to a cabled connection.
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So how do you know if you have bluetooth streaming? aren't all the G3's the same in that respect? Or is it up to what your car can do?
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mdt73 said:
Yes. I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner, but on anther board, someone brought this up and it works, albeit ghetto'ish.
Mount the phone somewhere in the car where you can speak towards the mic. Plug the cassette tape adapter into the headphones jack. When a call comes in, just answer the phone keeping the headphone jack in use, and the sound will come thru your stereo, but the mic you will be using is the one on the phone. Talked to multiple people who all heard me just fine. (even with the mic pointed downwards!)
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I know I can do that but I want to use the bluetooth in my car to make calls(my car doesn't have bluetooth audio only calls). When I use the headphone jack to make calls people say their voice echoes back but if I use the cars bluetooth its fine.
I need more volume from my phones bluetooth music streaming so I can hear it in my car. My new car is much noiser and using a samsung hs3000 to the aux , songs on the phone are only about 50% as loud as cd's or the xm radio from the car reciever.
I've tried modding the phone with several ICS roms and JB mods and had some success with 4.04 and kingbeatz, but not enough.
I'm currently running pac rom with kingbeats and volume + but that only effects the headphone jack. It sounds fantastic though.
Anyone have a bluetooth receiver suggestion? I can't find output specs on any of them.
I'm using the GROM-USB2 + the BT thing from grom audio.
But I have to ask, why do you need one if your stereo already has an AUX entry? Just plug directly your phone to the AUX.
My car's aux connection is located in a compartment where you rest your arm in between the seats, not on the front of the radio's head unit. You can't close the compartment if you have the wire coming out and its not conveniently placed. Bluetooth takes care of that.
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My car's aux connection is located in a compartment where you rest your arm in between the seats, not on the front of the radio's head unit. You can't close the compartment if you have the wire coming out and its not conveniently placed. Bluetooth takes care of that.
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Sounds like a diy mod is in order lol.
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Sounds like a diy mod is in order lol.
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Yep. A drill, some cable and some time. Without knowing the layout of the car it's hard to tell if that's long enough. Or better yet a new deck. lol
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Yep. A drill, some cable and some time. Without knowing the layout of the car it's hard to tell if that's long enough. Or better yet a new deck. lol
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I was thinking split or reroute the adapter and put it towards the front
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I was thinking split or reroute the adapter and put it towards the front
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Splitting it would most likely require more time and patience than the average audiophile is will to commit. Rerouting is easy enough as long as your OK with taking the in and tracing it back. If it's another 3.5 male at the deck then just unplug and replug. If the out is hardwired you are still going to have a lot of teardown to get the in released. That just leaves a hole that is pretty obvious to any potential owner in the future. With a male to male cable and a drill you can put it anywhere you want with minimal fuss. All the original components are left intact except for a 1/4" hole or two.
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Splitting it would most likely require more time and patience than the average audiophile is will to commit. Rerouting is easy enough as long as your OK with taking the in and tracing it back. If it's another 3.5 male at the deck then just unplug and replug. If the out is hardwired you are still going to have a lot of teardown to get the in released. That just leaves a hole that is pretty obvious to any potential owner in the future. With a male to male cable and a drill you can put it anywhere you want with minimal fuss. All the original components are left intact except for a 1/4" hole or two.
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I'm not known for halfway on my car audio. I'm good at creative solutions and love a good teardown install lol. I tinker with everything I can get my hands on.
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I appreciate the suggestions but that leaves me having to plug in when I get into the car. I'd rather stick with blue tooth. I just tested it and my Bluetooth is about half the volume of a direct connect. There has to be an adapter that is better then what I have.. The car is a 2011 Camaro with the stock radio.
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Yeah a better amp.
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The car is a 2011 Camaro with the stock radio.
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Lift up a little on the right foot...
But seriously, if you don't have Bluetooth built into the radio, in my experience, you will have a bad time.
Bluetooth volume issue solved.
I was able to solve my problem with fiio E11 portable headphone amp. No buzz and it actually warms up the sound I am getting from my phone with the built in amp and EQ settings.
The only downside is can't change while being in use and my car's cigarette ports turn off with the car, so I can't listen and charge while driving. I'm looking for battery pack to keep in the car to remedy that so I don't have constantly take it out of the car.
I've read a lot about options for getting bluetooth audio in the car, and even started a thread on it. But after thinking about it more, I realized that if I was going to have bluetooth audio in the car, I might as well be able to take calls in the car, as well. I tried the Belkin adapter, and it's great for receiving music and calls, but the sound from my end on calls is disappointing. I've called people from it and also have left myself voicemails and listened to them, and it just doesn't sound very good.
Any advice on bluetooth for the car that has good call audio? Been considering maybe this GoGroove one. Also, this Kinivo doesn't look too bad.
It's a bit more expensive than those options and doesn't work with every vehicle but I just put a grom audio adapter in my honda pilot. It pretends to be a cd changer, I got the box with aux in, usb and bluetooth capability then added on the Bluetooth module and auxillary in+charging cable and it ended up being like 200 shipped. At the cheapest end you could get the box that just does bluetooth and aux for 74.99 then add on the bluetooth for 49.99 (the box comes with bluetooth capability but the actual bluetooth module is an addon). You mount the microphone where you cant it and plug the box into the back of the radio. It works well for me and everyone can hear me just fine... well everyone except my dad but he's been going deaf for years now.
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I've read a lot about options for getting bluetooth audio in the car, and even started a thread on it. But after thinking about it more, I realized that if I was going to have bluetooth audio in the car, I might as well be able to take calls in the car, as well. I tried the Belkin adapter, and it's great for receiving music and calls, but the sound from my end on calls is disappointing. I've called people from it and also have left myself voicemails and listened to them, and it just doesn't sound very good.
Any advice on bluetooth for the car that has good call audio? Been considering maybe this GoGroove one. Also, this Kinivo doesn't look too bad.
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Gogroove is good
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Gogroove is good
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Yeah? How is call quality? Do you have to turn on or pair or connect it every time you get in the car?
BOOM:
http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450...Input/dp/B009NLTW60/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_1_2JMS
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BOOM:
http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450...Input/dp/B009NLTW60/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_1_2JMS
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Can you elaborate? You have this one? It is one of the two I was considering. How is call quality?
i dont own it yet but am probabally going to order it on monday.
my car already has bluetooth built in, but i like the fact this adapter supports aptX, and has a built in USB port.
so anyway, i cant elaborate :/
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i dont own it yet but am probabally going to order it on monday.
my car already has bluetooth built in, but i like the fact this adapter supports aptX, and has a built in USB port.
so anyway, i cant elaborate :/
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I can speak for it, I own it (bought it last week)
Syncs up quick, Unlike the similar Belkin (looks better, has issues) the buttons are useful, the big center area is a giant play/pause button, it also has a foward\back button on one side. Call quality is great, have had no complaints when using it, streams music well. Very simple setup.
The only thing I don't like is the cable is permanently attached and very thin/fragile. This isn't an issue if you properly mount/set it up (IE hide it behind plastic panels)
The charger doesn't put out much, I believe around 700mA, and it does take up my one and only 12v jack meaning I can't easily use a better phone charger without hardwiring something.
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Links are in the OP.
Cast|el said:
The charger doesn't put out much, I believe around 700mA, and it does take up my one and only 12v jack meaning I can't easily use a better phone charger without hardwiring something.
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There's always this.
Just bought a new car 2 months ago. It has no bluetooth and I was tired of my fm adapter so I was looking for a new solution. Considered everything from 600$ full CD player replacements that had bluetooth enabled to some of the more internal installation ones around 150. Ended up going with the Kinvio off Amazon just to try it and see how well it works.
Here is what makes it 10x better then the Belkin: Autoconnect. When you turn your car on it turns on and your phone automatically connects. With the Belkin apparently you have to hit the button every time you want to connect.
I've been told the audio quality is good and while people know im on speakerphone they can hear me clearly. The audio quality for me is great, I'm not an audiophile but it certainly seems clear to me. Would definitely recommend it for the price.
I put a bluefusion unit in my truck and loved it. It plugged in behind the radio, install took about thirty minutes. It still allowed use of my steering wheel controls. It tricked the radio into thinking the Bluetooth was xm..... retails for over $200 but are for sale all over the net for $40-60.
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dzags said:
Just bought a new car 2 months ago. It has no bluetooth and I was tired of my fm adapter so I was looking for a new solution. Considered everything from 600$ full CD player replacements that had bluetooth enabled to some of the more internal installation ones around 150. Ended up going with the Kinvio off Amazon just to try it and see how well it works.
Here is what makes it 10x better then the Belkin: Autoconnect. When you turn your car on it turns on and your phone automatically connects. With the Belkin apparently you have to hit the button every time you want to connect.
I've been told the audio quality is good and while people know im on speakerphone they can hear me clearly. The audio quality for me is great, I'm not an audiophile but it certainly seems clear to me. Would definitely recommend it for the price.
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so am i correct in my thinking:
1) pair my phone with the Kinovo
2) Music (from google music) will go out TO my microsoft SYNC system VIA Line OUT FROM the Kinovo
3) Phone calls, incoming/outgoing, will go TO my microsoft SYNC system VIA bluetooth FROM the Kinovo ((instead of LINE out! so i can still take advantage of answering calls from my steering wheel and seeing names on the cars LCD etc ...)
Alright, I'm giving the Kinivo a try.
Hi. I purchased a Star Note i9220 n9000 a few months ago and I wanted to plug in new headphones. The headphones that came with the phone fit the jack perfectly and I can hear out of it just fine but when I plug in different headphones, the plug is too short and the jack is too long. Does anyone know where I can purchase an adapter or headphones with a longer 3.5mm plug? I also posted a picture to compare. Notice how the one on the right is a little longer and has 3 ridges instead of two.
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Hi. I purchased a Star Note i9220 n9000 a few months ago and I wanted to plug in new headphones. The headphones that came with the phone fit the jack perfectly and I can hear out of it just fine but when I plug in different headphones, the plug is too short and the jack is too long. Does anyone know where I can purchase an adapter or headphones with a longer 3.5mm plug? I also posted a picture to compare. Notice how the one on the right is a little longer and has 3 ridges instead of two.
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This heaphone is not compatible with your phone.
thebriando said:
Hi. I purchased a Star Note i9220 n9000 a few months ago and I wanted to plug in new headphones. The headphones that came with the phone fit the jack perfectly and I can hear out of it just fine but when I plug in different headphones, the plug is too short and the jack is too long. Does anyone know where I can purchase an adapter or headphones with a longer 3.5mm plug? I also posted a picture to compare. Notice how the one on the right is a little longer and has 3 ridges instead of two.
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Is the picture on the earphones?
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Is the picture on the earphones?
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No that is not the picture of the earphones, but if it's made by the same company then they should use the same jack and headphones. I bought my phone off Amazon, just look up Star Note n9000. Normal 3.5mm headphones have plugs that are too short, the headphones that came with the phone are still 3.5mm but they are a bit longer. So I need help finding an adapter or headphones that have the special longer plug. Thanks to anyone who can help.
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This heaphone is not compatible with your phone.
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Yes, I know it isn't compatible. That's why I'm trying to find headphones that are compatible with my phone or an adapter that can make it compatible.
Hope This Helps!!
Take a look on ebay for Quad connection Headphones or similar
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Take a look on ebay for Quad connection Headphones or similar
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Thanks for the help, but could you send me a link? I can't seem to find it.
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Is the picture on the earphones?
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Also, the headphones in that picture look like they might work on my phone. Do you think you could send me a link to those headphones if you can?
Hey guys, I'm giving up on trying to find headphones that work with my phone. I'll just buy a wireless, bluetooth one now.
Update: I changed my mind, i'm not giving up on trying to find compatible headphones for my phone.
normally 3.5 is 3.5, but from the way it looks these are more like 3.6 or 3.7 so it looks like they have their own headphone type or something
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normally 3.5 is 3.5, but from the way it looks these are more like 3.6 or 3.7 so it looks like they have their own headphone type or something
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I'm pretty sure that the 3.5mm is the diameter instead of the length. So both of the headphone plugs in the picture are 3.5mm. It's just that the one on the right's length is a little longer than the other one. I really need help trying to find an adapter for this or finding some other headphones with the longer plug. I also figured out what the three rings/ridges on the other plug meant. The third ring is for the microphone. So I tried to find earbuds with a microphone, although i am not sure if all earbuds with microphones have a plug that's longer than standard earbuds.
Hey guys i found some earbuds that might work with my phone.
http://www.amazon.com/Alpatronix-Pe...=1381367364&sr=1-148&keywords=earbud+with+mic
I am not entirely sure if these will work with my phone but they have the three ridges on the plug that my current headphones have. Please notify me if you don't think these will work or if you think they will.
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I'm pretty sure that the 3.5mm is the diameter instead of the length. So both of the headphone plugs in the picture are 3.5mm. It's just that the one on the right's length is a little longer than the other one. I really need help trying to find an adapter for this or finding some other headphones with the longer plug. I also figured out what the three rings/ridges on the other plug meant. The third ring is for the microphone. So I tried to find earbuds with a microphone, although i am not sure if all earbuds with microphones have a plug that's longer than standard earbuds.
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yeah, i realised that
normally, the ones with a mic aren't any longer
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yeah, i realised that
normally, the ones with a mic aren't any longer
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Do you think you could show me a side by side comparison of a headphone plug without a mic and a one with a mic? Thanks!
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Do you think you could show me a side by side comparison of a headphone plug without a mic and a one with a mic? Thanks!
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i could, but it is an apple one, so i don't know the difference with a normal one with mic, but i can compare the apple thing with a normal one without mic, maybe i can a normal one with mic, will see later this day
mjz2cool said:
i could, but it is an apple one, so i don't know the difference with a normal one with mic, but i can compare the apple thing with a normal one without mic, maybe i can a normal one with mic, will see later this day
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Alright, please do so whenever you can. I really appreciate the help.
thebriando said:
Do you think you could show me a side by side comparison of a headphone plug without a mic and a one with a mic? Thanks!
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Not really needed.
The short one: 3.5mm 2 (or 3) conductor stereo jack (TRS - Tip ring sleeve)
The long one: 3.5mm 4 conductor stereo + mic jack (TRRS - Tip ring ring sleeve)
So, all in all, just look on the net for TRRS to TRS adapter. Should run you 10$ at most. They're a bit rare but hey you'll be able to use any headphones with any stereo jack.
polobunny said:
Not really needed.
The short one: 3.5mm 2 (or 3) conductor stereo jack (TRS - Tip ring sleeve)
The long one: 3.5mm 4 conductor stereo + mic jack (TRRS - Tip ring ring sleeve)
So, all in all, just look on the net for TRRS to TRS adapter. Should run you 10$ at most. They're a bit rare but hey you'll be able to use any headphones with any stereo jack.
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both of these types should be the same size, and most phones are compatible with both types, so an adapter shouldn't be neccesary.
mjz2cool said:
both of these types should be the same size, and most phones are compatible with both types, so an adapter shouldn't be neccesary.
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Nope. You're wrong.
Edit: I think Apple uses a TRRS connector that is the same size, but that's pretty much the only exception, because surprise surprise it's Apple.
Edit 2: Here's a link for one, for instance: http://www.scansound.com/index.php/4-conductor-trrs-to-3-conductor-trs-3-5mm-adapter.html
polobunny said:
Nope. You're wrong.
Edit: I think Apple uses a TRRS connector that is the same size, but that's pretty much the only exception, because surprise surprise it's Apple.
Edit 2: Here's a link for one, for instance: http://www.scansound.com/index.php/4-conductor-trrs-to-3-conductor-trs-3-5mm-adapter.html
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never had any problems with any trrs on any device, most phones should be compatible with trs and trrs