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Headphone remote control support?

Does the Nexus S support play/pause and back/forward tracks?
Can anyone who had a Nexus One plug in some HTC headphones and see if they work? AFAIK HTC and Apple use the same control scheme it's just that on the iPhone the controls operate volume while on HTC devices it sends next-track and prev-track to the app. So for all I know the electrical part may be industry standard.
What I'm wondering is: does the Nexus S support extensive headphone control? This is really the only thing holding me back from a purchase as I use those buttons constantly on my N1.

It will play/pause with the mic switch on my Etymotics HF-2 (iPhone compatible) headset. It will not answer/hangup on phone calls. It also will not double-click to advance the track.
If there's a setting to adjust that, I don't see it.

Thanks for the input, but I'm really talking about HTC headphones with dedicated prev/next track buttons.
It should be noted that there are some apps such as meridian music player that support double click to advance even though the hardware does not have it built in. I actually completely forgot about that.
As for hangup and pickup... despite there being an icon on my HTC N1 headphones, that button has *NEVER* worked. I really wonder if it works for anyone on any android phone

bradsh1 said:
Thanks for the input, but I'm really talking about HTC headphones with dedicated prev/next track buttons.
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Hmmm...I'm not sure I could even find my HTC headphones (the only ones I would have would be the ones that came with the Nexus One. I'll see if I can dig them up. What do they look like, I haven't seen them in 9 months or so? LOL

This is a good question. I use the stock headset on my nexus one, and use the in line button, double tap fast forwards, double tap long press skips track, etc.
Then I just purchased a bose mobile headset for 140 bucks. It has the same one button, in line Mic, etc. It's specifically for cell phones. I had on idea this was a standard, but all the same click functions work just like the stock headset does. And the reviews people said it also worked with all the galaxy s variants, and other cell phones. So It's some type of standard.
And holy crap, the sound quality on this headset is mind blowing! My phone calls and music sounds insane! And the in line Mic is so incredibly good quality, my friends on the other end each asked if I changed something. Said it sounded so clear.
So I decided to install andRecorder and recorded 2 clips one with each headset, stock and bose , and played them back. And sure enough the bose was so insanely clear and crisp compared to stock headset I couldn't believe it.
It's the bose MIE2 mobile headset, and It's literally the best thing I've ever bought for my phone. So highly recommended. Music sounds superb on my phone.

bradsh1 said:
Thanks for the input, but I'm really talking about HTC headphones with dedicated prev/next track buttons.
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I was sad to discover that it doesn't work.
I tried my Nexus One headphones on my Nexus S, and all three buttons register as the same button (play/pause on single tap, skip on double tap). I really enjoyed having back and forward. That's not even close to being enough of a reason for me to revert to using my Nexus One, though.
EDIT: Would anyone happen to know if it's possible to make it work? The stock Nexus S headphones have 4 conductors, as do the Nexus One headphones, so it's certainly not an electrical problem. I'm assuming it's something at the driver level.

willverduzco said:
I was sad to discover that it doesn't work.
I tried my Nexus One headphones on my Nexus S, and all three buttons register as the same button (play/pause on single tap, skip on double tap). I really enjoyed having back and forward. That's not even close to being enough of a reason for me to revert to using my Nexus One, though.
EDIT: Would anyone happen to know if it's possible to make it work? The stock Nexus S headphones have 4 conductors, as do the Nexus One headphones, so it's certainly not an electrical problem. I'm assuming it's something at the driver level.
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Yes I very likely think it will still work. See my post above about the headset I just bought. Just find the directions for that, its a standard, and try the commands out. A few are double click skips to next track, double click and hold fast forwards, etc. I bet the nexus s accepts all those commands.

Replacement headphones

Anyone knows what headphones + mic + control will work with the Focus?
I love the original ones!! but I haven't found any option with the same buttons
Thanks

I have broken my original ones and found out the Beats and skull candy which have a microphone are not compatible... sound goes through but microphone does not pick up sound.
I did find a few sites claiming compatibility with V-moda's vibe duo headsets and have ordered them online and will arrive today. I will post an update if the mic works with Focus.
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smartass1379 said:
I have broken my original ones and found out the Beats and skull candy which have a microphone are not compatible... sound goes through but microphone does not pick up sound.
I did find a few sites claiming compatibility with V-moda's vibe duo headsets and have ordered them online and will arrive today. I will post an update if the mic works with Focus.
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Thanks, please let me know if they work. Those v-moda's has the 3 buttons? in the remote control?
The original ones are perfect! I really like them even versus one expensive phillips ones with noise cancelling electronics

The v-moda's arrived and work perfectly. they don't have the three buttons but you can answer calls and what not... the sound quality is honestly phenomenal, they sound better than the beats headphones that I returned because of MIC incompatibility.
they are just as pricey as the Beats running you about 100 bucks but it is way worth it

Griffin TuneBuds Mobile for iPhone works

hhb6 said:
Griffin TuneBuds Mobile for iPhone works
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But those earphones don't have volume control keys right?

Headphones
I've tried the klipsch s4i which has three buttons for the iphone. the pause/unpause button works and also can skip ahead or backwards by pressing twice/three times. the mic or the two volume buttons didn't work for me though.

eried said:
But those earphones don't have volume control keys right?
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right but they sound great and you can skip the track with double click

another headphone
so i tried another set of headphones. this time the headphones with an in-line remote that came with the third gen ipod. Same things work such as the klipsch, pause, play, skip, and backwards work. you can also use this and klipsch to answer calls but the mic doesn't work so its kind of pointless. the volume buttons don't work either.
i really would love to find better headphones than the stock ones, i like good quality headphones

Have you guys tried the OEM headphones from the Captivate?

limloren said:
so i tried another set of headphones. this time the headphones with an in-line remote that came with the third gen ipod. Same things work such as the klipsch, pause, play, skip, and backwards work. you can also use this and klipsch to answer calls but the mic doesn't work so its kind of pointless. the volume buttons don't work either.
i really would love to find better headphones than the stock ones, i like good quality headphones
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I feel that the stock ones are almost perfect to be in-ear ones! Like 10 times better than iphone stock ones

Inline remote and mic headphones don't work

Here's another problem I found, the standard inline earphones with mic and single button doesn't work.. it worked just fine on my Desire HD and nexus S as well as nexus one..
I tried 2 different ones, my guess is that the Atrix headphone jack only has audio out.
if you guys have found otherwise let me know how I can get that to work..
if in fact the Atrix is only audio out on the headphone jack I'll definitely return it tomorrow and get something else..

I just grabbed an iPhone headset (stereo) and made a call and it worked great.

I'm having this same problem. I used a pair of SkullCandy 50/50 and only got audio. The mic was still working on the phone, and the buttons on the headphones didn't do anything.

I have ibeats headset, everything works on DesireHD and my iphone. but for some reason none of it works on the Atrix.. beh..

I dug out an old pair of headphones that came with a Palm Pre, and the mic works on that. The button also brings up a menu to start a voice program. They do not have volume buttons so I cannot test that.
This is really going to annoy me if this phone can only use crappy headsets.
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I just grabbed an iPhone headset (stereo) and made a call and it worked great.
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Was this a standard one that comes with the iPhone? Do the volume buttons do anything?

Skullcandy FMJ w/mic
I have the skullcandy full metal jacket w/mic and it works fine. Although when I first inserted the jack into the plug (*beavis laugh) the phone still played music out of the speaker(s) on the phone. So I pulled the plug out and reinserted while twisting the plug. Dont push too hard cuz it seems the plug does not go all the way in. The curve on the case near the jack makes it appear that it is not fully inserted. Try cleaning your plug as well.

Both headphones i tried stick out of the phone a little bit, and the same amount. Plus audio works on both, I would think that audio would not work if one was not plugged in correctly

xdraconis said:
I dug out an old pair of headphones that came with a Palm Pre, and the mic works on that. The button also brings up a menu to start a voice program. They do not have volume buttons so I cannot test that.
This is really going to annoy me if this phone can only use crappy headsets.
Was this a standard one that comes with the iPhone? Do the volume buttons do anything?
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Just tested and the volume buttons don't do a thing.

I tried "removing" vlingo and voice commands/search, but still can't use the remote button on my headphones.

might have bad jack
The jack might be broken or not connected well. It is a modular piece that can be removed without de-soldering if you take the phone apart you can test each ring on the plug/jack for continuity by touching the meter to the springy metal contacts that touch the circuit board. I would just do a return or atleast have att try other headphones. Im not sure about the volume control but the single button on my mic controls everything including media forward reverse and pause. I can even get vlingo and google voice search to come up ( a long press on the other hand opens the media application).

Old thread... but for future reference, Motorola switched the headset pinout on this phone and the Xoom. You'll have to ask the Cliq guys what they use, or you could wire a adapter cable up.
I can't post links, but look up the Motorola OH20 and motorola.com /Support/CA-EN/OMTP-Headset-Support

Wow, that is kinda retarded that moto did that. I'd never even heard of OMTP until just now. Seems MOTO is the only one that does this. Some 'open' standard. Seems the only way around it would be to use a B headset.

Wired Headsets Don't work due to OMTP
Well...
I am a huge fan of Bluetooth technology and have just about every kind of handsfree, however I was really looking forward to the 3.5 mm jack. There are some pretty impressive headsets available.
This is what I found about OMTP:
http://www.motorola.com/Support/CA-EN/OMTP-Headset-Support
Here is an option I am pursuing:
http://www.nox-audio.com/Products/OMTP-Adapter-16
I hope this helps...

secretlevel said:
Old thread... but for future reference, Motorola switched the headset pinout on this phone and the Xoom. You'll have to ask the Cliq guys what they use, or you could wire a adapter cable up.
I can't post links, but look up the Motorola OH20 and motorola.com /Support/CA-EN/OMTP-Headset-Support
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This isn't the problem. I have a xoom and the same headset can play/pause.

So, no solutions to this except for spending another 50 bucks to buy a new head set that's omtp compatible?

I have a set of ear buds rat came with a blackberry bold from work. It only has a single button but it does do play/pause in winamp and the mix works. There is a post in the accessories section with some options and reports of ways working for everyone.
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tried:
a iPhone 3g earphone with only one button works fine for me.
several iPhone 3gs 3-button earphones - don't work at all, even the mic

Earphones.

Would the volume control on these earphones work with my Wildfire?
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuin...ol-for-all-ipod-shuffle-3-5mm-jack-90cm-30185

Ok, Just tested it out, (iPod Touch 3G Headphones, which are similar to that (And really genuine )), and, the volume control does not work. Only the centre button does, which Pauses / Resumes the song. On CM7 #31.
This is weird though, because I *THINK* the volume control worked when I was on the Stock ROM, had tested the same headphones way back then. :/
E: But really, if they are genuinely genuine, and, available in my area for $5, I would jump on it. Here it costs about $30-35. :/

I think that the volume control on the Apple devices is digital (aka it commands the phone how to change the volume setting) and are only recognized by an Apple device. I may be wrong here, so don`t quote me.
Guaranteed to work are headphones with analog volume control like the ones with a hardware slider (see ZAGG headphones) or the dial ones (a lot of headsets use the volume wheel, usually situated near or in the same plastic case as the mic.)

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Ok, Just tested it out, (iPod Touch 3G Headphones, which are similar to that (And really genuine )), and, the volume control does not work. Only the centre button does, which Pauses / Resumes the song. On CM7 #31.
This is weird though, because I *THINK* the volume control worked when I was on the Stock ROM, had tested the same headphones way back then. :/
E: But really, if they are genuinely genuine, and, available in my area for $5, I would jump on it. Here it costs about $30-35. :/
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I'm planning to buy like 10 of them and selling them for $10 each to some of my friends.
If the pause button works, then its good too.

D3VICE said:
I'm planning to buy like 10 of them and selling them for $10 each to some of my friends.
If the pause button works, then its good too.
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A little home-made business?

Do it. They are simply some of the best earbuds I have ever heard. None even comes close. (In Ears don't do it for me , simply because I have never been able to adjust to their level of comfort (or rather, the lack of it))

I think poweramp is compatible with the volume controls.

imlgl said:
I think poweramp is compatible with the volume controls.
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It isn't. I tried that as well along with the stock CM7 player when I tested it above.

Oh, Hopefully they will update it so it does work sometime in the future

3 button remote in-ear headphones with volume control

Hello
I am looking for in-ear headphones which support play/pause, microphone and volume control. Preferably this should be accomplished by 3 buttons: middle button for play/pause and left/right buttons for volume control (just like on iOS).
I do not look for one-button or bluetooth solutions.
As I already searched on xda, I found those headphones:
thelastred said:
Here are a few that all three buttons work on one s
- urbeats (htc version )
- Sony smart headset
- Nocs NS200H-00
- Nokia purity inear ( it say one only Nokia but will work on htc one s)
I tested all of them on htc Sony Nokia lumia and Samsung galaxy phones
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source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33386985#post33386985
However, I do not know if they work with the Nexus 4 or if there are more headphones available.
Could somebody help me out here please?

I gave up looking for headphones with buttons like those because the main reason you have headphones/earbuds is because of the music or podcasts, with an occasionally call here and there...well for me anyways.
And IMO, the one button is good enough which can be found on most headphones. This "universal" button usually just plays, pauses, answers calls, and now a long press will launch google now.
However, you can add an app called Jays headset app or remotecontrol for earphones app. This will enable the number or clicks to determine certain functions like volume control. GL

the 3 button headphones dont work with this phone. It is my understanding that the devices that support the 3 button controllers have a special circuit that is not present on this phone. I have a samsung 3 button and htc 3 button headset that do not work on this phone. I have tried several of the apps that allow you to program the buttons but they did not help.
Just get a nice single button headset and be happy.

Could you recommend a good single button one? My HTC earphones are screwed and I'm looking for new ones for my nexus.
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If you are looking for in ear headphones, you cannot go wrong with Kipsche or Shure's with the integrated mics. If you are on a budget, Jays One + for android is an alternative you can look at for decent in ears.
For over ears, there are so many to look at. You can look at any ones that function for "i" devices and they will work for our phones. It's that ONE button or middle button that is the only thing that you are looking for it to work with your phone.

whooda said:
the 3 button headphones dont work with this phone. It is my understanding that the devices that support the 3 button controllers have a special circuit that is not present on this phone. I have a samsung 3 button and htc 3 button headset that do not work on this phone. I have tried several of the apps that allow you to program the buttons but they did not help.
Just get a nice single button headset and be happy.
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Sigh. Thanks for the information. After no USB on-to-go and a crappy battery life now this. I wonder what will come next.
I guess I will have to look for good one button headphones and an app which supports altering the function of this button. Any recommendations for such an app?

During my time googling on this very issue i came across these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007IPKBA4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=AEUMIRKFWF0IJ
supposedly made by philips precisely for android. philips says: "Personalise your sound and buttons via the Philips Headset App" so..
however, and if i 'm not mistaken, they 're 1 button headphones - but as another person before me 's said, you apparently can determine what a certain number of clicks will do, so you probably can work around the issue.
i 'm probably getting a pair (not sure if i 'm going with these cause i 'm feeling like investing seeing as i 'm out and about a good chunk of my every day and am always listening to music - being a musician and an audiophile) next month - kinda tight financially atm , so when I do i 'll get back to you guys.
currently stuck w/ the apple headphones (not the earpods). mic works, middle button answers/ends calls and plays/pauses music - volume controls just won't work.
'nyways, hope it helped!

Gottmar said:
Sigh. Thanks for the information. After no USB on-to-go and a crappy battery life now this. I wonder what will come next.
I guess I will have to look for good one button headphones and an app which supports altering the function of this button. Any recommendations for such an app?
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I guess you didn't read the post above yours.

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I guess you didn't read the post above yours.
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Ah right, JAYS Headset Control, thanks

Does anyone else have a problem getting even a 1-button headset to work? It seems I can't even plug it in properly (sound is mono and without bass), and I tried really hard. I tested both an OEM headset that came with my ZTE Blade and a Sony MH650. Both used to work fine on the Blade but on the N4 - no way. Headsets without microphone (and one line less on the headphone jack) work fine.

Nexonian said:
Does anyone else have a problem getting even a 1-button headset to work? It seems I can't even plug it in properly (sound is mono and without bass), and I tried really hard. I tested both an OEM headset that came with my ZTE Blade and a Sony MH650. Both used to work fine on the Blade but on the N4 - no way. Headsets without microphone (and one line less on the headphone jack) work fine.
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No bass is fine here with cords with integrated mic. All the earphones I have tried besides the Shure SE215 work for me.

kpjimmy said:
All the earphones I have tried besides the Shure SE215 work for me.
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Um... Why? They don't even have a mic?!

Nexonian said:
Does anyone else have a problem getting even a 1-button headset to work? It seems I can't even plug it in properly (sound is mono and without bass), and I tried really hard. I tested both an OEM headset that came with my ZTE Blade and a Sony MH650. Both used to work fine on the Blade but on the N4 - no way. Headsets without microphone (and one line less on the headphone jack) work fine.
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Answering myself here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34697393&postcount=13
This obviously means you have to look for headsets that are "Apple compatible" (minus the volume buttons)...

kpjimmy said:
If you are looking for in ear headphones, you cannot go wrong with Kipsche or Shure's with the integrated mics. If you are on a budget, Jays One + for android is an alternative you can look at for decent in ears.
For over ears, there are so many to look at. You can look at any ones that function for "i" devices and they will work for our phones. It's that ONE button or middle button that is the only thing that you are looking for it to work with your phone.
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Nexonian said:
Answering myself here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34697393&postcount=13
This obviously means you have to look for headsets that are "Apple compatible" (minus the volume buttons)...
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I thought I was so smart researching this (in a non nexus 4 specific way) ahead of time, found some a 3 button headset 'made for android' by htc, and alas, only one button works. I have to go out of my way to find an apple compatible 3 button headset to work with my google branded phone? Geez.
But thanks guys for letting me know why this one won't work. :good:

fortunz said:
I thought I was so smart researching this (in a non nexus 4 specific way) ahead of time, found some a 3 button headset 'made for android' by htc, and alas, only one button works. I have to go out of my way to find an apple compatible 3 button headset to work with my google branded phone? Geez.
But thanks guys for letting me know why this one won't work. :good:
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No the three button headsets are far and between. I haven't seen any that work. I mean even my old N1 headsets don't work. Well the middle button works. The iPhone 3 buttons will not work either.
Just use the one button, which I actually prefer and use an app to map button presses to forward or back up. Tedious? I guess so, but I have no issues with one button headphones. I own a slew of them lol.

I can see where I misread those posts now. No 3 buttons work at all. That sucks.

But what about the people that claim that there are headphones that actually work with the three button?
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up to the phonemaker..
The support for 3 buttons or not on an Android phone is up to each phonemaker. Samsung Nexus 3 works fine with 3-button headsets for Android, so does the S3, S4, and many more.. while Nexus 4 does not But the Nexus 5 does (!)
I have a Nexus 3 and 4 and I also actually think music sounds better through the Samsung made Nexus but perphaps that is just mental or the sounchip has something to do with it.
3-Button Headset for Android
I use a 3-button headset from Degauss Labs Sweden and it works and sound great (made for Android).
http://degausslabs.com
They also have a really well working headset app (works with any headset by the way) that makes buttoncontrol programmable, so you can choose what 2,3 or more clicks will do for U.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shengande.degausslabs

nixter99 said:
The support for 3 buttons or not on an Android phone is up to each phonemaker. Samsung Nexus 3 works fine with 3-button headsets for Android, so does the S3, S4, and many more.. while Nexus 4 and 5 does not (!) Marvellous phones, but not when it comes to headset control. A mistake by Google not to request that from LG one might think.
I have a Nexus 3 and 4 and I also actually think music sounds better through the Samsung made Nexus but perphaps that is just mental or the sounchip has something to do with it.
3-Button Headset for Android
I use a 3-button headset from Degauss Labs Sweden and it works and sound great (made for Android).
http://degausslabs.com
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hi to all,
this htc 3 buttons headset works fine on my N5 (all the buttons)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003OE30KQ...TF8&colid=1SZL21KH42BJP&coliid=I1AMJAPEQUCD59
hope the information can help :fingers-crossed:

Headset App doin it for u.
No matter what headset you might want to make that react more intelligently or atleast the way you personally would like it
aka 'tailored button actions'. I recommend using any 'headset button controller app' via Google Play. The one I use - free+adfree..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shengande.degausslabs