[Solved] Player that stops or mutes when headphones disconnected - Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General

Hello,
I'm looking for an audio player which stops playback or mutes the ppc when the headphones are disconnected.
Since I didn't find any possibility through editing the registry I hope there's a player that doesn't switch to the built-in speaker when the headphone cable is disconnected.
The perfect solution would be some kind of software that monitors the status of the ext mini usb port and adjusts the volume accordingly.
Does anyone have the same problem?
Regards novy

i'm guessing that you don't want to have to pay for that type of product but just fyi, the program i use for that feature is SPB Phone Suite. Set up the "Automatic" profile, and it will recognize if headphones are plugged in and automatically change to the volume setting you created for the headphone profile.
It's kind of hard to explain and not EXACTLY what you asked for, but it's pretty close

Wow, I didn't expect such a quick solution.
Thank you! This program sounds very promising. I will try it.
I would be more than happy to pay for a program that combines headphone recognition, coverflow and HTC Home.
Seriously... after so much trial and error I will buy that SPB software if it fits the requirements. I hope there's a demo.

Yes there is. Go onto their website to download at http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/
WB

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My problem is solved and my PPC is more valuable than ever

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Just a thought on Bluetooth

Maybe this a silly idea but I was wondering if it would be possible to simply redirect the sound going to the speaker, when we play MP3, to go to the bluetooth headset by adjusting a parameter in the registry.
Let me explain my rationale. I recently installed a bluetooth toggle on my pc and paired it to my Jabra 258. I started the media player and was expecting mono sounds to come out of my earpiece. Of course nothing happened until I went to the options in the media player to send the sound to my bluetooth device instead of the sound card and voila I got sound.
Now of course no such option exists on the mobile media player but perhaps there is a registry setting that can be adjusted to send to the bluetooth instead of using the internal speaker.
I realise that this would be then hard coded and to play back to the speaker would mean adjusting the parameter in the registry but its better than nothing. I also realise that it would not solve our headset issue but having read through all the forums with regards to widcomm, bluesoil etc the embedded BT stack still has not been overcome.
I also undertsand the need for an audio gateway stack but from a laymans point of view it does sound simple.
I love my O2 XDA II mini that has been transformed into QTEK, I-Mate and then Anasky and half the fun is playing with the rom and the machine to get the best out of it. I don't really care much for WM 2005 but if some bluetooth issues can be resolved then its the perfect machine for me (apart from the camera).
Heres Hoping
Best regards to all and keep up the good work

Wireless Stereo problem on 8125?

Hey, humans!
After searching through the forums for a couple of days, I thought I would go ahead and post to ask if anyone has a fix for the following problem...
I recently purchased the Jabra BT 620s stereo Bluetooth headphones, tapped the A2DP cabs, and got wireless stereo working (along with all of the buttons and the mic) right away.
Unfortunately, every time I turn off the headphones and reconnect them, they connect to the phone as "Hands-Free" only. In this state, I can use the answer/call/play/pause/etc. buttons and the mic, but audio is delivered through the 8125's speakers and not the headset. To fix it, I have to open the BT settings, click on the Jabra phones, Refresh (because it still says that the set is connected as "Hands-Free" and "Wireless Stereo"), and reactivate "Wireless Stereo" every time I want to listen to music.
Is there any trick/registry tweak that could help me bypass this extra step? Oh, and does anyone know of a media player that doesn't hog my resources like WMP, uses AVRCP, and can play streams?
Thanks in advance!
In response to my own (2nd) question...I've read that TCPMP respondes to AVRCP commands.
Does anyone know how to get them to work with the Jabra BT 620s headphones?
I'm continuing to look for a solution to my problem and find an alternative to WMP10, which sucks up so much memory.
I have finally managed to get Pocket Player 2.72 (http://www.conduits.com/products/player/download.asp) working with AVRCP. Although it is supposed to work right out of the box, I tried using it and received no feedback from the Jabra BT 620s's buttons.
While looking for a WMP today plugin -- one that I had hoped would have a smaller footprint while still allowing AVRCP controls to function -- I came across a post and eventually found a .dll for Pocket Player that allows me to use my Jabra's controls to influence the player.
Unfortunately, Pocket Player is a woefully bad player (even worse than WMP10 in my opinion!) and I can't get much use out of it because it “skips” constantly and forces the screen back on (it doesn't automatically shut off again) with every command from the headphones. However, for everyone who prefers PP and can't get Bluetooth to work through it, trying downloading this rar file (http://www.modaco.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=19163), unrar'ing it, and placing the enclosed .dll in your Pocket Player directory.
I personally really like pocket player, but you need to wait for v2.73 out soon apparently. If you go to conduits forum you can see alot of info on this issue.
I find it plays beautifully thru iTech Clip R35 (I admit I have a different device ie jamin).
But to your first point, I still have that problem as well, I have to manually switch on the bluetooth stereo option, I haven't found a solution for that yet.
cheers
groverbot said:
Hey, humans!
After searching through the forums for a couple of days, I thought I would go ahead and post to ask if anyone has a fix for the following problem...
I recently purchased the Jabra BT 620s stereo Bluetooth headphones, tapped the A2DP cabs, and got wireless stereo working (along with all of the buttons and the mic) right away.
Unfortunately, every time I turn off the headphones and reconnect them, they connect to the phone as "Hands-Free" only. In this state, I can use the answer/call/play/pause/etc. buttons and the mic, but audio is delivered through the 8125's speakers and not the headset. To fix it, I have to open the BT settings, click on the Jabra phones, Refresh (because it still says that the set is connected as "Hands-Free" and "Wireless Stereo"), and reactivate "Wireless Stereo" every time I want to listen to music.
Is there any trick/registry tweak that could help me bypass this extra step? Oh, and does anyone know of a media player that doesn't hog my resources like WMP, uses AVRCP, and can play streams?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi, I just bought the BT-620s and have exactly the same problem you have mentioned, otherwise a great BT headset.
Did you ever manage to find a fix for this problem?

PPC as USB sound card

The title says it all. I am looking for a way to turn my PPC into an USB sound card, but I don't want to use BT for it as that is reserved for my stereo headset. The audio would have to go
PC Audio --> PPC --> BT or wired headset
I've seen software going the other way round, turning the PPC into a webcam for the PC. This worked also over (wireless) networks and the internet and I wonder if this would be possible for the above solution, too.
Hi,
I haven't try this but it seems to do what you want.
If someone have already try it ?!
ORB is a streaming solution to playback your media library over the internet on devices ranging from smartphones to the Wii. It's a nice solution, but not what I am looking for. I am rather searching for a tool that turns my PPC into a soundcard that processes the audio from the PC it's attached to.
pretty crazy idea but i could defintely see the use, mostly all computers nowadays come w built in sound cards so don't really see the point there, techncially it is possible the hardware is all there to allow it just the software side is needed.
I think this would be a two step solution, a client running on the phone to allow the audio input from the pc, and new usb drivers for windows to recognize it as a sound card, unless a client can be also tooled to do that
anyhow good luck
Well, if all you're looking for is to use BT Headphones, you can get a small bluetooth dongle for only a few bucks.
@dasilva333: Yes, the solution would pretty much have to look like that. Ateksoft's WebCamPlus follows exactly this kind of client / driver implementation to turn the PPC into a webcam + microphone for the PC and the reverse approach should be possible.
@met3ora: I have a BT headset and dongle and it works fine. Unfortunately I can't couple the headphones with both my PC and PPC at the same time. Turning the PPC into a sound card would elegantly solve this problem. I know that this might be a bit too special, but as there are many niche solutions out (t)here I figured it might be worth it to ask

music on bt??

I don't know if this is the right section but.............
I have a bluetooth earpiece paired with my device (elfin) wich works great for calls but i would also hear music with it but can only get it to work with a stereo one. Is there any way to get music through my "mono" bt headset???
It is impossible for me to use a stereo headset so i would like some help from you all.......
Thanks
Well it seems that i'm the only one having this problem since 30 of you have seen this post but untill now no answers............. i'll wait a bit more
becosemsaida said:
Well it seems that i'm the only one having this problem since 30 of you have seen this post but untill now no answers............. i'll wait a bit more
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well you can use music over bt software.. do a googling nd u can find the same....
Thanks, found something will try it out
alright
The way I solved the same problem was by installing Conduits Pocket Player. I installed to my card, just to save space, but can be installed to the device, not too hungry memory-wise. It is actually a very nice player overall with finger scrolling and full selection and browsing features. I use it instead of WMP and wish someone would integrate it into a ROM and remove the blasted WMP altogether. It has an option of sending your music to your bluetooth mono headset. In fact, I installed it on all of my WM devices for that very purpose.
But the question I have is whether someone knows of Java software that will send music to a mono bluetooth set on my LG Prada. Or... a working java mp3 player with the same function. Anyone?
works great, best solution so far thank you very much
Glad to be of assistance

Audio Booster with Bluetooth Headsets

This is a response from HTC:
Dear valued HTC customer, Thank you for contacting our Customer Support Center. We are dedicated to providing you with the best quality service and answering all of your questions and concerns. You recently wrote us about an issue that you have encountered with your device. To clarify your issue, you stated that you do not feel your question was answered. As previously stated, and to answer your question: The Audio booster was Never designed to work with Bluetooth headsets, there are no plans currently to change this functionality. If the above steps do not resolve your issue, we invite you to visit the support area on our Web site.
Damn, i just got myself a TDK-100 and was posed with the same issue (only i have a HTC Touch Diamond).
Hmm maybe there's a hack that can trick it into thinking there's a headset plugged in?
It's a hassel because all the 3rd party players i've tried (Pocket Music, PocketTunes, MortPlayer etc.) don't support A2DP [i think] properly (ie. controls on BT remote don't work).
The quality of the WMP w/ the audio booster is quite acceptable as it uses minimal system resources and the controls work.
Camski said:
Hmm maybe there's a hack that can trick it into thinking there's a headset plugged in?
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There is a hack - you can set Audio Booster to be enabled regardless of the headset state in Advanced Config/HD Tweak, or by editing the registry.
The bad news, however, is that it doesn't work with BT audio anyway - guess different drivers are used.
Hack doesn't work properly
Even when you hack it, you can't use the Equalizer properly. Audio Booster will start but it will not work properly. I've tried this dozens times!
Must say there is one player that works very good with bluetoth and that is pocket player..http://www.conduits.com/products/player/ u can try it out
gotta wonder why they didnt design it to work with bt. pretty poor imo. i cant imagine its liike a radio which needs an antenna
Conduits Pocket Player on Touch HD with BT headsets
When trying to use Conduits PPlayer with my BT headsets I can use the remote to change the volume, but when I try to change to another song, TouchFLO3D gets the BT command, I mean, Pocket Player won't skip songs because my BT send the command to TouchFLO3D
This works in PocketPlayer with use of the WMplayer plugin. Have a search on the Conduits site (I use a set of SD9 with my Touch HD and can change tracks using the headset buttons)
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