Convert headphones to single earpiece and mic - Hardware Hacking General

I have seen people who have rewired standard headphones at the plug (using the existing plug and not replacing it), so that one ear is a speaker and the other a mic for use on their cell phones. 2 plus hours of google-fooing have only left me scratching my head!

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I have seen people who have rewired standard headphones at the plug (using the existing plug and not replacing it), so that one ear is a speaker and the other a mic for use on their cell phones. 2 plus hours of google-fooing have only left me scratching my head!
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I don't think that's possible dude, they might have added additional hardware to that setup (like a mic itself).
Nice try! LOL.

Well, you probably could do that with a 4 pole plug.
The only problem is that an earpiece makes a lousy microphone.

Andvoider said:
I don't think that's possible dude, they might have added additional hardware to that setup (like a mic itself).
Nice try! LOL.
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You are right! An inline mic is added but it used a 3 pole plug.. Still looking to see how to wire it up

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How do you carry your wired earbud with you ?

Hi,
I am wondering what the most convenient way to take my wired earbud with me so that I can listen to music, or making a call using the headphones.
Which earbud pouch do you use ?
Just putting the earbud in the one's pocket is not a good idea, it gets dirty, and the wired get tangled.
I prefer by far a wired to a bluetooth hearphone, because I hate having to bother about another device to charge.
I am using the original HTC Kaiser headphone, because I find it a lot better than any other for the simple reason that it has a volume slider contrary to the HS U110 (cf. http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=155073&p=tech ). And although the E100 (cf. http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=150195 ) has a volume slider, I do not have the use of the other functionalities because I use CorePlayer software exclusively (I also recommend you to do so by the way).
Could you share in this thread, how you carry your wired earbud together with you kaiser ?
Chris
Where did your TyTN II come from?
I'd like to know the answer to this as well. It's interesting that your original Kaiser wired headset has a volume slider because mine does not. The other problem you haven't mentioned with putting the headset wound up in a pocket or bag is that the earpad foam 'socks' often get pulled off.
It seems like HTC (at least here in the UK) are missing the boat big time. Not only do they not supply a case to carry the headset, they also don't supply replacement earpad socks. Fortunately the Motorola ones are interchangable. There are rubberised devices shaped like a dog bone meant for coiling up headset wires but I'd prefer a small fully enclosed case. I'm considering buying a new inner ear style headset soon anyway (as soon as the manufacturer releases a straight plug version that doesn't need an adapter), they suggested I get back to them early in May. This will hopefully resolve the whole issue.
Another think I did not mention: the bend of the headphone mini-USB like jack is done in the wrong direction !! I can't believe it. Mine is bent to the right, which is very annoying to take the stylus in and out !
Do you have your headphone mini-USB like jack bent to the left ??
Flying Kiwi said:
I'd like to know the answer to this as well. It's interesting that your original Kaiser wired headset has a volume slider because mine does not. The other problem you haven't mentioned with putting the headset wound up in a pocket or bag is that the earpad foam 'socks' often get pulled off.
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I have the same problem as you. Does someone have a suggestion on how to carry the HTC Kaiser wired headphone with you so that you can use it every time you need it ?
Where did you get your Kaiser from?
chris247 said:
Another think I did not mention: the bend of the headphone mini-USB like jack is done in the wrong direction !! I can't believe it. Mine is bent to the right, which is very annoying to take the stylus in and out !
Do you have your headphone mini-USB like jack bent to the left ??
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No the headset that came with my HTC branded TyTN II bought in the UK have a straight plug with HTC moulded onto it. It sounds like you dont have the original headset that comes with the TyTN II (at least not here in the UK).
Flying Kiwi said:
No the headset that came with my HTC branded TyTN II bought in the UK have a straight plug with HTC moulded onto it. It sounds like you dont have the original headset that comes with the TyTN II (at least not here in the UK).
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Hi guys !
You were correct, I mixed up the headphones of the HTC Kaiser and the HTC TyTN 1. This is because I had a HTC TyTN 1 (I still have it) before my current HTC Kaiser.
Here is a picture of the headphones of sold with my HTC Kaiser and my HTC TyTN 1 :
Original headphone sold with my HTC Kaiser:
There is no volume slider which is really annoying for me to ajust the sound ! (on the PPC it is cumbersome to change it)
Original headphone sold with my HTC TyTN 1:
The mini-USB jack is bent to the Wrong direction, which is really annoying to get the stylus In and Out of its slot.
So both of them have big drawback !
If you want some earphones of the type that go right into your ear then Seidio may have something in the not to distant future (currently the plug is bent as per TyTN 1 but in an email response to me they said to get back to them around now for an update). I think in terms of getting such a product to market quickly, the more the merrier who contact them about this (and ask for a good holder box/case with them).
Yes, that would be a good news, do you have a photo of the beta product ? or link to it ?
chris247 said:
Yes, that would be a good news, do you have a photo of the beta product ? or link to it ?
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No but I imagine it'll be a cross between this 2-IN-1 InEar ISOLATOR and the straight plug as per your standard TyTN II headset. As for the case/holder, thats anyones guess but as I'm wanting a non retractable one, it's important they do that right. You may want to see if they're after any Beta testers?
I do agree with you a retractable cable it not that good because it is a weight when you use your earbud.
What about this headset: http://www.expansys.fr/htc/p_htc_item.aspx?i=155073
Apparently you can plug any earbud on it.
Does it have a volume slider ?
Does it have a straight mini-USB ?
chris247 said:
I do agree with you a retractable cable it not that good because it is a weight when you use your earbud.
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Not only that but the retractor mechanism is another part to break and I prefer the KISS formula for such things!
What about this headset: http://www.expansys.fr/htc/p_htc_item.aspx?i=155073
Apparently you can plug any earbud on it.
Does it have a volume slider ?
Does it have a straight mini-USB ?
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The picture shows a 3.5 mm (1/8") plug on the headset itself with an adapter plugged into it so it can be used with a TyTN II. It's also a standard size 'outer ear' type earbud rather than the sort I want that go right into the ear canal. No vol slider shown (or mentioned) and as it's described as suitable for a TyTN II it must come with HTC’s 'ExtUSB' plug on the end of the adapter. In short, if you want an outer ear solution you're better off getting the original style headset with ExtUSB plug built in so there's no need for an adapter or added complexity and cost.
chris247 said:
Original headphone sold with my HTC TyTN 1:
The mini-USB jack is bent to the Wrong direction, which is really annoying to get the stylus In and Out of its slot.
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This one here bends to the left & therefore doesn't get in the way of your stylus (you can take that statement in so many different ways )... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2169054&postcount=7
I contacted the Seido online people for an update recently and got a most unhelpful response. Following from the earlier promising email I received, it appears nothing has been accomplished. I can't believe they're not interested in tweaking their product by fitting a straight plug (which they already use on their adapter anyway) so TyTN II users can use their product without problems. I also got the door slammed regarding my querie about a suitable storage case. Maybe the operator was having a bad day - I know I was after that call.
Has anyone else had any luck sourcing an inner ear style headset with mic and answer button which doesn't require an adapter for the TyTN II? What about a storage case for it? I found the 'earbuddy' for ipod headphones but after speaking with a staffmember at a company selling them, he advised me that his mobile phone headset with mic didn't fit as the earbuddy was to small and didn't have space for the mic.
chris247 said:
Hi,
I am wondering what the most convenient way to take my wired earbud with me so that I can listen to music, or making a call using the headphones.
Which earbud pouch do you use ?
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Plantronics Pulsar 855 Stereo Bluetooth Headset
I let it hanging loose when I listen to music (its hanging balanced around my neck), otherwise I have I have connected it to this Telenor neckless in the end (the plastic thingy I used prolly weigh about 3g or so). Thats daily usag, hanging around my neck ready to just pop out and put into my ear on incomming calls or so.
I got that idea from one of the latest jabra pieces who are shipped out whit same solution, only not fancy as mine
Flying Kiwi said:
Has anyone else had any luck sourcing an inner ear style headset with mic and answer button which doesn't require an adapter for the TyTN II?
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Here is the latest interesting wired headphone I have found for HTC pocketpc:
http://www.talkietech.com/htcmiusbto3s.html
Flying Kiwi said:
I found the 'earbuddy' for ipod headphones but after speaking with a staffmember at a company selling them, he advised me that his mobile phone headset with mic didn't fit as the earbuddy was to small and didn't have space for the mic.
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I have found this a way to avoid knot in the headphon thread: http://www.proporta.fr/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=2473&t_mode=des
Thanks for your replies chris247. I've also seen those extUSB to 3.5 mm adapters but alas that would still mean an extra join in the system which I don't want. Aside from something else to possibly come unplugged, it's an extra part to potentially fail and extra weight pulling on the cable.
As far as the cable tidy goes I've also seen those things shaped like a dog bone but since finding the sendstation 'earbuddy' http://www.sendstation.com/us/products/earbuddy/ for ipod headphones (and seeing someone coil up there headphones and store them away in a purpose made pouch while on the train), I'd rather something that fully encloses them and protects them as well.
In answer to the original question... I purchased a set of Sony headphones from my local Tesco about a year ago. Came with a little grey drawstring bag (about 3in square). Takes the TnTy II headset no problem.
Sony earphones set me back about £10 - bit much to pay for a bag tho'
ramsdens said:
In answer to the original question... I purchased a set of Sony headphones from my local Tesco about a year ago. Came with a little grey drawstring bag (about 3in square). Takes the TnTy II headset no problem.
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Do you coil the wire up around anything first or just untangle it when you get them out of the bag? If anyone knows of a phone that does come with a dedicated holder for the supplied wired headphones (with a mic built in) - perhaps this could be bought as a spare part. Do any phone manufacturers know what a 'value added' accessory is?
I think the Sony accessory for the earplug is good idea:
It is a good way to protect the fragile earplugs

[Q] Built-in mic muted when using TSR headphone

Hello,
when I plug-in my headphones (3.5" jack, 3pin TRS connector, no microphone) the phone thinks they have a mic and the built-in microphone is disabled and I cannot make calls (I could, but the other person would not hear my voice).
I did check with ddms and I've noticed that android does not detect any differences between TRS 3-pin connectors (w/o mic) and TRRS 4-pin ones (w/mic, like the one that ships with the phone):
Code:
08-12 17:58:59.340: VERBOSE/HeadsetObserver(531): Intent.ACTION_HEADSET_PLUG: state: 1 name: Headset mic: 1
so I though it could be a hardware limitation/issue or a kernel one. The status icon (Gingerbread 2.3.4) always shows a headset with a tiny mic, whether I connect a headset with mic or just standard headphones.
My question is: does this problem appear only on my blade (i.e. is my blade broken?) or is it a "general" issue present in all blades?
thank you for your help
slashdotted said:
My question is: does this problem appear only on my blade (i.e. is my blade broken?) or is it a "general" issue present in all blades?
thank you for your help
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It's not just your Blade. I'm running stock 2.2 (got it today) and while there's no mic on the icon, the phone always disables the built-in mic even when I plug in regular headphones. Sound recorder and voice calls are both affected.
Have you found a workaround? I'd be OK without detection if the phone always assumed the attached headset doesn't have a mic and keeps the built-in one enabled.
Same here. Im on CM7 and even if i plug in the 3.5mm (3pin) headphones, the phone mic gets disabled and in the status bar i can see the icon of headset (no matter when i use headset or headphones).
Keeping this aside, i had a more worst problem. If i plugin any headphones or headset other than the stock one provided with phone, they wont fit in the socket correctly. Even if i push them tightly into the socket (and left) , they will come out by 1 or 2 mm making the headphones unusable (what happens is only one ear phone works). And both earphones work as long as i keep it pressed and held tightly into the socket. But i cant hold it all the time i was hearing to the music right...? WTF... And i figured out why this happens. This is due to the back cover which was designed foolishly. The back cover of phone has a tiny hole for headset jack which prevents the other 3.5mm headphones to completely enter into it (this is sure in my case). If i remove the back cover and plugin 3.5 headphones they will be fit completely without any problem (even though here i cant use the phone mic). Another foolish design of the back cover is the exposure of the power switch making it more vulnerable to damage.
I had an idea to cut out the extra plastic thing at the headset hole of back cover to make it usable with 3.5mm headphones, but i fear i would loose warranty. Will i loose the warranty if i do so..?
After watching all these i think the headset jack of our phone is not correct. It might be having difference in the connector lengths. Don't wanna blame the rom/kernel for this. After all those were just my opinions.
Exactly the same happens on my blade using default 2.1 rom that came with the phone.
As for the above post, perhaps you should see if you can get a new back cover? Its only yours having that issue
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Jack connector problem
bharat_xda19 said:
Keeping this aside, i had a more worst problem. If i plugin any headphones or headset other than the stock one provided with phone, they wont fit in the socket correctly. Even if i push them tightly into the socket (and left) , they will come out by 1 or 2 mm making the headphones unusable (what happens is only one ear phone works). And both earphones work as long as i keep it pressed and held tightly into the socket. But i cant hold it all the time i was hearing to the music right...? WTF... And i figured out why this happens. This is due to the back cover which was designed foolishly. The back cover of phone has a tiny hole for headset jack which prevents the other 3.5mm headphones to completely enter into it (this is sure in my case). If i remove the back cover and plugin 3.5 headphones they will be fit completely without any problem (even though here i cant use the phone mic). Another foolish design of the back cover is the exposure of the power switch making it more vulnerable to damage.
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I have exactly the same problem with some jacks but not all (my headset from Nokia fits in well, a retractable jack I've bought for my car fits almost well (it never drops by itself but if you touch it to much, it does)).
The biggest problem I have is that some applications ("music" and "listen") start playing when the faulty contact happens, even if I was listening for music in another application (jamendo) this is really a pain because jamendo keeps playing music and a podcast starts to play in "listen". Is there a way to tell those applications not to react to the headset being plugged/unplugged ? (I guess the faulty contact may be acting like a remote control press or something...)
Thanks for your ideas
Edit : it seems related to this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625731 and to this http://android.modaco.com/topic/301335-the-headphone-bug/ and it seems that this application : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idunnolol.headsetblocker&hl=fr can be used to configure the behavior. I'll try it tonight and tell if it solved the problem.
slashdotted said:
Hello,
when I plug-in my headphones (3.5" jack, 3pin TRS connector, no microphone) the phone thinks they have a mic and the built-in microphone is disabled and I cannot make calls (I could, but the other person would not hear my voice).
I did check with ddms and I've noticed that android does not detect any differences between TRS 3-pin connectors (w/o mic) and TRRS 4-pin ones (w/mic, like the one that ships with the phone):
Code:
08-12 17:58:59.340: VERBOSE/HeadsetObserver(531): Intent.ACTION_HEADSET_PLUG: state: 1 name: Headset mic: 1
so I though it could be a hardware limitation/issue or a kernel one. The status icon (Gingerbread 2.3.4) always shows a headset with a tiny mic, whether I connect a headset with mic or just standard headphones.
My question is: does this problem appear only on my blade (i.e. is my blade broken?) or is it a "general" issue present in all blades?
thank you for your help
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Does any body found the answer/solution of this????
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk

What is the best mic fix for this tablet?

I'm new to this tablet, only had it a week and relized people cant hear me when i Skype with them. So before i purchase a head phone set with a mic on it i wanted to ask here to find out what is the best solution ??
I use a stereo headphone (make Wesc - more or less 50 €) with a little microphone which is located on the cable (close to the headphone). The sound is crystal clear.
I didn't find any other solution for using voip (skype, google) with this tablet.
I use it in three ways.
1- like castafiore do.
2- using only a headphone, no mic. (use the internal mic)
3- using speakers conect to heatphone plug. (use the internal mic)
I think that the "plug" disconect something internal in reference with the "cancel noise system."
Please excuse my bad english.
tabasco22 said:
I use it in three ways.
1- like castafiore do.
2- using only a headphone, no mic. (use the internal mic)
3- using speakers conect to heatphone plug. (use the internal mic)
I think that the "plug" disconect something internal in reference with the "cancel noise system."
Please excuse my bad english.
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So are you saying that all I need is head phones no mic?
Yes.
If you want better results, you can install: "volume control"
market.android.com/details?id=com.revsodev.volumecontrol&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yZXZzb2Rldi52b2x1bWVjb250cm9sIl0.
and high the "in-call volume".
Try skype test.
I talk with my son every night and he hear me wery well.
Unlike tabasco22 even though the noise is reduced when there is something plugged into the headphone jack, the internal mic is not usable for skype.
it seems that there are many headphone/mic sets that work, though i have tried 2 iphone sets that do not .
bullyspud said:
Unlike tabasco22 even though the noise is reduced when there is something plugged into the headphone jack, the internal mic is not usable for skype.
it seems that there are many headphone/mic sets that work, though i have tried 2 iphone sets that do not .[
So should i not buy headphones with a mic that are for apple ipod or iphone?
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I use SONY headphones ,speakers.
using a $1.50 headset with mic i got from ebay. works great. actually it works way better then it should for that price.
yo all have been thanked
I was gonna just drill a bigger hole in mine lol I guess I could be more logical ill try volume control + see if it helps any
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Making a hole?
There is another solution: take off the back cover of the tablet. If you do a test with the two microphones totally uncovered (as I've done myself), you will notice that there is NO improvement at all.
Evidently, the problem doesn't come from there...
castafiore said:
Making a hole?
There is another solution: take off the back cover of the tablet. If you do a test with the two microphones totally uncovered (as I've done myself), you will notice that there is NO improvement at all.
Evidently, the problem doesn't come from there...
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Yea figured thanks for the info:thumbup:
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Anybody tried remove second mic? I mean sound canceling mic. Or maybe just cover it with tape.
I think it's a software problem, between the level of the microphone and cancel noise system level
This problem disappears when you insert any kind of plug into the speaker output., which cancels the "noise canceling system".
deepdelete, you phisicaly disconect the "sound cancelling mic" when you insert a plug.
I think sensitivity of sound canceling mic must be lower, or it must be placed somewhere else.
Sure there is also possibility to correct things with software mod.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noise-canceling_microphone
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Anybody tried remove second mic? I mean sound canceling mic. Or maybe just cover it with tape.
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Yes, I did try that as well. But it doesn't make any difference neither.
I think you could be right, deepdelete. The second microphone on the a500 faces the back of the tablet (opposit the user).
But the 2 microphones are so closed to each other that the desired effect (as explained on the link you give), the "noise-cancelling", doesn't work properly. It's just a guess but it sounds logical (to me, anyway ).
Surprised nobody mentioned, removing the tab from the cover if you use one.
Found this out the hard way. Tab's cover, actually covered the mic! And, if I held it in my hands, it actually picked up the residual sound my fingers made when holding it. Resulted in a "garbled" sound on the other end.
I found with skype, the best thing, was to remove it from the cover, and place it on the covers "stand".
Where is the microphone located? I can't even use the voice search function with mine.
STUPID MIC locations... AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN
There are two mics..
ONE is dead center in the grove between the glass and case at the top of screen. you will see a tiny slot..
the second one.. on the right of the sd card door you will see a tiny hole.. Its right under there.. This one is for background noise canceling. Like from the a500s own speaker.. and does not work well.. The mic works ok with yahoo messenger.. if YOU HAVE NO BACKGROUND NOISE AROUND or you cover that back mic..on not well BUT BETTER THEN IT DOES WITH GTALK OR skype ..
it just sucks is all there is to it.. I tried replacing the mic with a high end known to work well mic . NO LUCK So its either a hardware chip.. or software issue.. Do not think this will ever be fixed .. USE HEADPHONES

Heaphone doesn't work. Only one side works.

I tried several headphones but I can only hear through one side of the headphone.
These headphones which I tried have a mic as well. Is that why?
Thanks
Your headphones are broken.
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chrismt said:
I tried several headphones but I can only hear through one side of the headphone.
These headphones which I tried have a mic as well. Is that why?
Thanks
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Test with a regular pair of headphones (without a mic)...
Ensure the jackplug is plugged in all the way (it can be a little tight)...
...and checkout this little diagnostic...
Stereo Test - http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jasonfarrell.stereotest&hl=en
Rgrds,
Ged.
Try the same headphones on another device. The mic should have nothing to do with it. There are 2 possibilities: your headphones or its cable is bad, or the port on the device is bad.
The more common one is that one of the cables went bad. The sound for each side are separated in the cables and if one gets broken/pinched, one side will not work while the other comes through fine. This is quite common with cheaper headphones and AUX cables.
If the headphones work on another device fine, then there is something wrong with your headphone jack. Like the headphones, there are multiple points where contact is made inside the jack. One for left, right, and mic, usually. One of those might be bad if one side is not working.

Soldering the headphone jack

Hello people,
I've finally had enough with the headphone problems many have reported, the distorted sound and triggering voice commands. I've previously swapped the jack with a new one(had to buy a whole mid frame) and now it's started doing it again, about a month later(the original one lasted just as long).
The issue is that this phone is huge and when using it in my pocket with the headphones on, it moves that jack with every step. This wouldn't be a problem if the jack was soldered on or at least wired to the board, but instead it's just placed on top.
So I've decided I want to solder it on. I'm a bit scared as I've never soldered to a pcb board... And I might desolder other items. I'm going to hone my skills first on some other broken devices, but at this point I'm pretty sure I'll do it in the end.
Has anyone else here done this? Want to watch me possibly destroy this otherwise great phone? Heh.
Ty
Dude you're nuts. Just go get some Bluetooth headphones, it's 2016!! I literally haven't used my headphone jack more than 3-4 times in the 4 months I've owned this phone.
Also, I'm pretty sure the headphone jack isn't soldered in specifically so that if the jack moves around a little it won't cause damage to the board. This is common on most/all phones. Soldering it down would be a TERRIBLE idea. You will likely damage your phone.
Why didn't you just send it in for warranty repair?
Sean89us said:
Dude you're nuts. Just go get some Bluetooth headphones, it's 2016!! I literally haven't used my headphone jack more than 3-4 times in the 4 months I've owned this phone.
Also, I'm pretty sure the headphone jack isn't soldered in specifically so that if the jack moves around a little it won't cause damage to the board. This is common on most/all phones. Soldering it down would be a TERRIBLE idea. You will likely damage your phone.
Why didn't you just send it in for warranty repair?
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Hi, I couldn't send it in because I unlocked it, which voided the manufacturer warranty. If I remember correctly on my old galaxy s4 it was plugged in with a cable, which was a much better solution. The reason my sound interrupts is because when it moves, it moves the pins on the board causing slight interruptions.
However the pins in the jack are long enough and soft enough that they would bend first instead of breaking the board.
And about Bluetooth headphones? I've bought 3 different sets, they either have huge controllers hanging and pulling on one side, or they are too big, or they're poor quality, I've spent more than I want to admit on different sets (see attachment).
So today I'm going to try and solder the jack, and throw this phone away if I break it and buy a small one, that doesn't put that much pressure on the jack in my pocket.
Stay tuned. I should take pictures.
No go
Well, it didn't work. I knew it would be hard to solder the little legs that where under the actual jack. Getting them all melted and touching before they cool down, without melting the plastic or the rubber around the jack was not possible in the end.
Only 2 of the 5 pads actually stuck together, and there was only a buzz coming from the headphones. I decided to open it again and remove the solder just in case something was shorted, I didn't want the sound chip to get toasted. My biggest mistake was leaving the glue on the jack, which stuck to the mid-frame. When I pulled that apart, the jack, with the two pads came with it.
I'm putting the pictures up if anyone wants to have a look at the mess, you can see in the first and second picture why my sound is interrupting: the pad is damaged from continuous friction.
The phone still works so I've lost nothing other than my time.
BTW, at the moment I'm using wired headphones to a Bluetooth adapter. Until they make smaller/lighter wireless headphones I'm stuck with this.
They got Bluetooth without the wire hanging thing that bugs ya (bugs me too) don't have a name or link right now but a quick Google search should pull them up
Ken C said:
They got Bluetooth without the wire hanging thing that bugs ya (bugs me too) don't have a name or link right now but a quick Google search should pull them up
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Yea, I saw Jordan Keyes review these ones. They are too much like having screws screwed in your ears. If they can get them smaller, and still have 2-3 hours battery, I'll be interested.
I am not sure how the LG Tone type of Bluetooth ear buds are any more intrusive than regular earbuds with a cord hanging down the side of your body! They definitely last a long time for me.
bv90andy said:
Yea, I saw Jordan Keyes review these ones. They are too much like having screws screwed in your ears. If they can get them smaller, and still have 2-3 hours battery, I'll be interested.
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How about these
Use this instead, it's a taotronics tt-br05 Bluetooth wireless receiver, you can plug your wired headphones in it and use Bluetooth instead of the 3.5mm plug.
Has play/pause and volume/track change buttons. Also has a mic for calls.
Search in Amazon.
Ken C said:
How about these View attachment 3865297
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They only have 1 hour battery before you have to plug them in the little tube to charge again. The battery technology isn't there yet.
kadopt said:
Use this instead, it's a taotronics tt-br05 Bluetooth wireless receiver, you can plug your wired headphones in it and use Bluetooth instead of the 3.5mm plug.
Has play/pause and volume/track change buttons. Also has a mic for calls.
Search in Amazon.
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I have actually been using this
Good option, but it wasn't great sound quality.
Anyway, I've bought a second hand Xperia z5 compact and use that now. The moto x style has become a in house tablet.

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