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Microphone stops working when headset connected

Has anyone experienced the following bug: Make or receive a call using a bluetooth headset. A2DP or not, this doesn't matter. Then, use the voice command feature or try to record with Tape Machine, while your headset or car kit is still conencted. The microphone won't activate. This is quite aggravating if I try to use the voice dial or map finding capabilities while in the car... anyone else experience this?

i have the same problem when my phone is plugged into the aux in my car. the mic just stops working :/

I can verify this issue. I most want to be able to use this feature while in the car and using hands free, but I can't.

Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7986072&postcount=10

dever76 said:
I can verify this issue. I most want to be able to use this feature while in the car and using hands free, but I can't.
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It's annoying - my EVO didn't do this before I returned it.
I ordered a few inline microphone adapters for $2 each on ebay with free shipping - they're the things that allow you to use any pair of headphones with a cell phone as a headset. That should solve that problem, but it'd be nice to be able to use the phone mic when it's connected to my car stereo, as a speakerphone.

I guess the way Samsung saw it if you plug in a headset with a microphone(like the one included with your phone) you would then have 2 working microphones and get an echo. We all know this ends up being a problem in scenario #2 where you plug it into the AUX port on your car, but I guess Samsung did not consider that the most likely usage.
The best solution would be to have a software toggle to pick if the microphone is turned off or not.
This topic is basically the same thing, might want to continue the discussion there. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7986072

I wonder if, on the Epic, this is a hardware thing we're stuck with or if there truly is a software fix.
If the hardware wasn't built to detect when there is/isn't a microphone by checking out the connector, we may be SOL.

While I'm sure the rationale may be the same, please note that this thread, though similar to the 3.5mm headset thread, specifically references bluetooth. The issue happens even if the headset is paired - independently of whether or not it is in use. That's the problem.

just unpair bluetooth when you want to use the speech. only work around so far.

[Q] Can't take a call with headphones through 3.5 mm stereo jack

Anybody verify that when headphones are plugged in to the 3.5mm stereo jack and a call is either placed or picked up that you can hear the person on the other end through the headphones but the person on the other end cannot hear you?
The mic is essentially disabled when the headphones are connected.

I have confirmed with Blackberry, HTC HD2, & Mytouch Headphones that you can indeed talk to the person. I did have a problem with pushing in the headphones in all the way, & when they weren't in all the way they couldn't hear me so make sure it is fully contacted with the jack.

Well it definitely looks like this is a proprietary issue. I took my phone back to verizon to check whether or not the phone was defective. Brought my handsfree (both Ifrogz and V-moda) to test on in-store fascinate. Made a phone call and the sales guy couldn't hear me. Put it in his storm2 and it worked just fine.
Went back and used a co-workers samsung's handsfree, and it worked perfectly. I wish they would've included the handsfree in verizon package. Unless somebody has tested out another handsfree brand to let us know, I'm thinking the 3.5mm jack is customized to samsung accessories only.

Interesting find!
Keep in mind I'm not trying to use a handsfree headset - I'm attempting to use my Bose In-Ear headphones.
I used to be able to take calls on my Incredible (and other phones) with them if I was out trail running, walking, just listening to music, etc.
You have an excellent good point with regards to a proprietary 3.5 mm port due to the fact that it also supports video out.

get a cheap nokia headset controller ad-54 on ebay.. the changes the wiring so calls can work through headphones.. ie one of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/AD-54-HS-45-Han...464602?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a0a6bd19a

I also can confirm that this doesn't work with the Fascinate. On numerous occasions, I have been walking to class on campus while listening to music. I assumed I could just answer the call and speak, because I could do that on my Droid X, but the caller wasn't able to hear me.

I'm assuming Bose headphones do not have a microphone, so how do you plan on using those for calls?
You need to use headphones with a 4 prong jack, which has a mic, such as the OEM ones

dmasjz45 said:
I'm assuming Bose headphones do not have a microphone, so how do you plan on using those for calls?
You need to use headphones with a 4 prong jack, which has a mic, such as the OEM ones
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Plugging in the headphones disables the main microphone on the phone though, even if there is not a mic on the headset. Normally on other phones I've had, I could answer while on the headphones and just speak into the phone's mic, but that us not possible with this phone. I don't know if there is a remedy for this that doesn't involve using a special set of headphones...

rlacsamana1989 said:
I have confirmed with Blackberry, HTC HD2, & Mytouch Headphones that you can indeed talk to the person. I did have a problem with pushing in the headphones in all the way, & when they weren't in all the way they couldn't hear me so make sure it is fully contacted with the jack.
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I used my old blackberry headphones from my Storm and doesn't work but I noticed my friend had a spare headphones for his HD2. I should asks him for them.i doubt he needs a spare since he rarely uses a headphone.
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So I figyred how to use my blackberry headset on my Fascinate. I had to unplug after making a call and then plug it back in.
Why does every cell phone with top notch hardware specs get released with all these tiny little software glitches.
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I'm not sure if it was just me but I also had something odd happen. I used to use my iPhone for navigation and music in my car so, naturally, I use my new Fascinate the same way. I received a call while using my bluetooth headset and the phone routed audio to the car stereo instead of the bluetooth headset. I could hear the caller but they (obviously) couldn't hear me. The audio source on the screen was set to bluetooth too. Fairly annoying.

Anyone able to solve this?

Are you on a stock rom or a custom one? I believe this has been fixed with the Super Clean rom.
Sent from XDA Premium on my Super Clean Fascinate

ivorycruncher said:
Are you on a stock rom or a custom one? I believe this has been fixed with the Super Clean rom.
Sent from XDA Premium on my Super Clean Fascinate
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I'm using SC 2.9.2 and the receiving end couldn't hear anything.

I've run into this same issue. My wife's car has a bluetooth phone connection, so when in her car, I have my phone plugged into her stereo for music. When a phone call comes through, the call is picked up through the bluetooth, but the other end can't hear me unless I unplug the cable from the headphone jack.
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Musicmaster said:
Anyone able to solve this?
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Samsung fixed it last fall (DJ05 and everything after). This thread necro is waaaaay misleading.

s44 said:
Samsung fixed it last fall (DJ05 and everything after). This thread necro is waaaaay misleading.
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Well it wasn't working on the updates stock 2.1 nor SC 2.9.2 still.

solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23533875#post23533875
i fixed no problem at all

Unexpected hands-free behavior

Hey guys,
I just picked up the Sprint S3 and I am having problems using bluetooth hands-free in my car. The default use for the phone is feeding sound to my stereo via an AUX cable from the headphone jack. All my other phones--ever, would switch to BT hands-free, but the S3 is staying in headset mode and playing audio over the 3.5mm jack. That is worthless, and I can't imagine why anyone would ever want this.
Is there an app, or configuration item somewhere that I am missing that can resolve this issue? I would definitely like to avoid yanking the 3.5mm cable every time a call comes in or I need to make one. It's dangerous, especially with how snugthe cable is. You have to use both hands.
Thanks!

ScrapMaker said:
Hey guys,
I just picked up the Sprint S3 and I am having problems using bluetooth hands-free in my car. The default use for the phone is feeding sound to my stereo via an AUX cable from the headphone jack. All my other phones--ever, would switch to BT hands-free, but the S3 is staying in headset mode and playing audio over the 3.5mm jack. That is worthless, and I can't imagine why anyone would ever want this.
Is there an app, or configuration item somewhere that I am missing that can resolve this issue? I would definitely like to avoid yanking the 3.5mm cable every time a call comes in or I need to make one. It's dangerous, especially with how snugthe cable is. You have to use both hands.
Thanks!
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Sounds like a bug. I wonder if i9300 users have this? I'd report it to Samsung, so they can fix it in firmware.

No one else I know uses the AUX cable at the same time as BT hands-free. I clearly have my BT set up to handle calls in Samsung's menu.

Interesting... Samsung's email support system doesn't have the Sprint SGS2 or the SGS3 in it. I had to start a live chat, and I feel like I'm getting nowhere.

Crackling sound through 3.5mm jack, new phone.

Hi guys, so im wondering if anyone else have encountered a similar problem to mine.
I usually play music through bluetooth headsets, works absolutely flawless!
But in my car, a 2010 Audi A4 i only have the option to talk via the phone, car doesnt support music playback. So when i plug my 3.5mm in and try to play music (via spotify) i get this crackling sound. Doesnt happen on other devices like my JBL speaker, but the wierd thing is that my girlfriends iphone doesnt produce any crackling sound what so ever in the car. So im looking for options, i run stock OOS and kernel, no root or anything.
Would V4A help with this?
Anyone else got a similar problem?
Someone might recommend me to get a bluetooth adapter via AMI in the car but sadly the car doesnt have AMI. Or atleast i cant find it anywhere!
Any other solutions you guys could recommend?
Thanks in regards.

felixdahl said:
Hi guys, so im wondering if anyone else have encountered a similar problem to mine.
I usually play music through bluetooth headsets, works absolutely flawless!
But in my car, a 2010 Audi A4 i only have the option to talk via the phone, car doesnt support music playback. So when i plug my 3.5mm in and try to play music (via spotify) i get this crackling sound. Doesnt happen on other devices like my JBL speaker, but the wierd thing is that my girlfriends iphone doesnt produce any crackling sound what so ever in the car. So im looking for options, i run stock OOS and kernel, no root or anything.
Would V4A help with this?
Anyone else got a similar problem?
Someone might recommend me to get a bluetooth adapter via AMI in the car but sadly the car doesnt have AMI. Or atleast i cant find it anywhere!
Any other solutions you guys could recommend?
Thanks in regards.
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Can you update the car stereo firmware? At that age possibly not, but I had similar issues with a different phone and updating the media panel firmware fixed connectivity.
Also, try changing the Bluetooth codec in settings > advanced to see if that helps connect.
The crackling via 3.5 jack sounds like a faulty wire or lose connection on input or output. Do you get the same issue when you plugin the jack to your JBL input socket?

gurningchimp said:
Can you update the car stereo firmware? At that age possibly not, but I had similar issues with a different phone and updating the media panel firmware fixed connectivity.
Also, try changing the Bluetooth codec in settings > advanced to see if that helps connect.
The crackling via 3.5 jack sounds like a faulty wire or lose connection on input or output. Do you get the same issue when you plugin the jack to your JBL input socket?
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Could probably update the firmware, but the shop is most likely gonna ruin me haha.
Thats the wierd thing, doesnt happen on my JBL speaker, or a wired pair of headphones. Hence why i was sure it was the car. But my girlfriends phone sounds crystal clear, old moto x style didnt have the problem either!

Had the same problem with 3.5mm headphones until I removed the pre-applied plastic screen protector... This thing was causing too much static electricity in my jeans pocket as I walked resulting in crackling noises in the headphones

We have two op5, And The other sounds exactly same, cracling sound. The other Works just fine. We also have A4 b8. Our other car, VW Caddy, both Works fine.
Wires are good, jacks also.
Any ideas Whats wrong?

I have the OnePlus 5t and a 2011 a4 b8 and have the same issue... tried with 2 different aux cables (that worked fine with my old phone) Glad I'm not the only one. My phone sounds fine on any other device. Blasting music through my headset right now no problem. But in the a4 I get crackles any time I bring my phone volume over half! If anyone finds a solution I'd love to try it. Unfortunately can't get viper arise to install on stock room (rooted) so I haven't tried that route. My only Idiea is to try an amplifier.

Headset issue

Help , when i plug any earphone (included bluetooth earphone) why the left side has no sound?
I've been change usb port 3 times but not fixed it all..
What the problem with my phone?
Is that crash on hardware or software?
I use rom stock pie

Gon373 said:
Help , when i plug any earphone (included bluetooth earphone) why the left side has no sound?
I've been change usb port 3 times but not fixed it all..
What the problem with my phone?
Is that crash on hardware or software?
I use rom stock pie
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Dont know about Bluetooth but mine wired headphone was having problem with right. Some time it was giving low sound. It was hardware problem service centre guy replaced the headphone jack. Goto Service centre.

mujammil786 said:
Dont know about Bluetooth but mine wired headphone was having problem with right. Some time it was giving low sound. It was hardware problem service centre guy replaced the headphone jack. Goto Service centre.
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I replaced earphone jack , doesn't changes anything

Gon373 said:
I replaced earphone jack , doesn't changes anything
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Did you go to Service centre?