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Headset question

I've taken a look around for info on why my headset doesn't work properly with my phone but haven't found an explanation. I've seen there are two standards for 3.5mm connectors: CTIA and OMTP. Apple and a bunch of other manufacturers use CTIA and that's what the N4 is. In theory, 'made for iPhone' headsets should work, right?
I have a pair of Urbanears with a single button and that works. The phone always uses its mic and not the headset. Any ideas why this might be?
Thanks!

jimmygoska said:
I've taken a look around for info on why my headset doesn't work properly with my phone but haven't found an explanation. I've seen there are two standards for 3.5mm connectors: CTIA and OMTP. Apple and a bunch of other manufacturers use CTIA and that's what the N4 is. In theory, 'made for iPhone' headsets should work, right?
I have a pair of Urbanears with a single button and that works. The phone always uses its mic and not the headset. Any ideas why this might be?
Thanks!
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Yes, if you are talking about the mic, it should work for all CTIA compatible ones. But not so for the other additional buttons such as volume up/down which might be there for the headset.
Did you get an opportunity to try any other headset with nexus 4? For me , with my Galaxy S2 , all the CTIA headsets have worked without any issues. Would be really curious if it doesn't work with N4 , when it arrives.

Hrithan2020 said:
Yes, if you are talking about the mic, it should work for all CTIA compatible ones. But not so for the other additional buttons such as volume up/down which might be there for the headset.
Did you get an opportunity to try any other headset with nexus 4? For me , with my Galaxy S2 , all the CTIA headsets have worked without any issues. Would be really curious if it doesn't work with N4 , when it arrives.
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So far the only other headphones I've tries have been Beats Tour headphones which don't work either. They have 3 buttons only the middle of works like you said.

jimmygoska said:
So far the only other headphones I've tries have been Beats Tour headphones which don't work either. They have 3 buttons only the middle of works like you said.
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Ok, so to be clear, those headset's mic also doesn't work? If so, I am entirely clueless to why. Will be getting my phone next week hopefully and then try with my headsets. [And change ROM's to see if it is a problem with stock as well]

Hrithan2020 said:
Ok, so to be clear, those headset's mic also doesn't work?
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Correct
Hrithan2020 said:
If so, I am entirely clueless to why. Will be getting my phone next week hopefully and then try with my headsets. [And change ROM's to see if it is a problem with stock as well]
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This has been the case for me on both stock and MCR.

I got some RHA MA450s for Christmas and the microphone works and I can pause with a single click, skip with a double click and if I hold the button down I can use Google Now voice search. The volume buttons don't work though.
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I don't know what is the issue with other headsets, but the Sony MH650c works perfectly well.
I've just tested and the phone using the headset mic.
I hope this helps.
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060263&highlight=headset

Well that's weird. Apple earpods work with the Nexus 4, so any headphone that says compatible with iPhone should also work.

I have a pair of Bowers and Wilkins C5's (built for iphone)
The centre button works
The mic works for calls and search.
The volume buttons do not work, but I think we all know this already right ???
I know a lot of people are reporting that their mic on some headphones doesnt work, which is weird.

Thanks for your replies.
This doesn't make much sense to me since I thought that the button controls were passed thru the mic contact so if my buttons work so should my mic. Does anyone think it could be the size of the plug? Maybe because of the shape of the phone the contacts aren't connecting properly?

Off the record,
could someone explain why the volume buttons don't work? Because I never understood this.
Is it a sw or a hw thing?
I use Bang and Olufsen for iPhone and the middle button only works
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I didnt want to open a thread for this... will the sgs1 headphones work with the nexus 4? especially the microphone? thanks

deepstate said:
I didnt want to open a thread for this... will the sgs1 headphones work with the nexus 4? especially the microphone? thanks
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It shouldn't. SGS1 had tv-out functionality from the 3.5 mm jack due to which Samsung had made some modifications which made it incompatible with other handsets. [ I was using SGS1 before switching to SGS2, but not having the handset now. From what I know, the SGS1 handset wouldn't work with S2 as well ]

So I'm guessing no one else is experiencing the same issue as me? I'm thinking I should try to use one of the set that people have confirmed to be working to see if my socket is faulty.

Headphones built in speaker

Today when I was out my z2 rang I had my headphones in I answered the call via my sw2 and I could speak and be heard so I presume the headphones have a built in microphone I didn't know that as there is no volume rocker on the headphones

There is. There always has, on my stock headphones, O guess. It's a small hole, generally on the little thing that "unites" the two ear cables
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Speakers are on the earpieces
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According to the leaflet that came with mine, the microphone is actually in the earpiece. There is no mic on the wires

It could explain why model MDR-NC31E (not MDR-NC31EM) can be also noise canceling set...

TheOnlyIntruder said:
The red circle shows were the microphone is on the earphone, a way you can test it is if you activate the noise cancelling, rub your fingers across that part of the earphone, you'll hear that typical swashing sound when rubbing a mic.
(I took the photo with the Z2)
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Just quoting my reply to a thread in the question section.

cedropol said:
It could explain why model MDR-NC31E (not MDR-NC31EM) can be also noise canceling set...
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My headphones are MDR-NC31E and they are noise cancelling. I checked Sony's website and only MDR-NC31EM appears. I think it's the same model and they changed the name (put an extra M there) or different name for different markets.
L.E.: I checked the papers inside the box (last image I added) and it says MDR-NC31EM . So they are the same. Probably they decided to change the name after some of them were already manufactured.

So hey guys is it me or just anyone who has their btn200 has this pairing issue?
cause sometimes it is paired but the sounds don't come out of the headset,
instead of that it comes out from the external speakers of the phone, I tried unpairing and repairing too. Didn't work out for me though,
I saw it it's not really working like the battery is around 0-30%, does anyone know why?

chesterr said:
So hey guys is it me or just anyone who has their btn200 has this pairing issue?
cause sometimes it is paired but the sounds don't come out of the headset,
instead of that it comes out from the external speakers of the phone, I tried unpairing and repairing too. Didn't work out for me though,
I saw it it's not really working like the battery is around 0-30%, does anyone know why?
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I dont have the btn200, but i did get a free btx300 speaker and not had any issues with pairing...... have you got stamina mode or any battery saving thingys on??? As you mentioned battery life, maybe somethings killing bluetooth at a certain percentage to preserve battery, if not that then i dont know

numskull said:
I dont have the btn200, but i did get a free btx300 speaker and not had any issues with pairing...... have you got stamina mode or any battery saving thingys on??? As you mentioned battery life, maybe somethings killing bluetooth at a certain percentage to preserve battery, if not that then i dont know
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Yea I was actually thinking the same and I am gonna try it out without the low-battery mode cause it might be killing the link in-between.
And the funny part is that it shows that my headset is connected. haha

[Q] Headphones not working????

Whenever I plugin my headphones, only the right side works. At first, I thought it was a problem with my headphones, but it's all headphones and roms no matter what I do. What should I do?

@aaronfrickinaustin As far as I hear I think that there's something with your headphone port(or how it's called... I forgot it.) where you plug in your headphones. See or there is something inside maybe and or dirt came in if so clean it.

wulsic said:
@aaronfrickinaustin As far as I hear I think that there's something with your headphone port(or how it's called... I forgot it.) where you plug in your headphones. See or there is something inside maybe and or dirt came in if so clean it.
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It's called a socket or a jack, FYI. It's possible it's damaged, but I bet there's just some obstruction in the jack or such. Also, make sure the headphones are plugged all the way in!

Nothing's working, if anything, the issue's getting worse

aaronfrickinaustin said:
Nothing's working, if anything, the issue's getting worse
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I assume you looked inside to make sure there was no obstruction? If not, I'm guessing your jack is failing. You can look for a bluetooth audio adapter I suppose, as I assume you're device is out of warranty.

Well, it's completely gone, now I can't get audio out of anything :/
I guess I have to replace it now, sucks. :crying:

I have the exact same problem. My headphone doesn't work. Only the right one. First I experienced some crackling and deep sound (distorsioned), then I fixed this issue partialy with the Volume Boost Mod (flashed version) from a XDA user. The right headphone works just fine but the left one doesn't.
There is no information about this problem right now. It begun when I flashed CloudyG3 I think, but also I flashed the baseband for my modelo, I don't know if this has to do whit this
Please anyone can help me?
Thanks in advance.

Does anyone think this would work???
http://flipsy.com/blog/14/07/How-To-Fix-A-Damaged-LG-G2-Headphone-Jack

3.5mm audio socket issue (design or manufacturing defect??)

Calling from all ZUK Z1 owners:fingers-crossed:
I bought a ZUK Z1 (international version) a short 2 week ago, and was excited. Generally, it's as good as a $400 phone I could expect EXCEPT one serious (or not at all, depending on how you want to use smart phone nowaday):
NONE of my 4 pairs of 3.5 mm headphone(/earbuds, with 4-conductor TRRS phone connector ) can be fully inserted into the socket (about 1mm left out), the result? Only inline volume up/pause/mic control of those headphone work, but not the volume down button
Since I can't get hands on another Z1, I am not sure is this just an isolated case of my Z1, or a design or manufacture defect of Z1 ?
Anyone has the same issue as I do??

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I've subscribed to the thread and will help you out the moment I get my hands on the Zuk Z1 (posted and waiting arrival from overseas)
May be over a week before I receive it though, but if there's no progress in this thread by then I'll be sure to plug some head phones in and post a reply here. Hopefully there's more responses by then, I'm very curious.

I don't have headphones with 4 conductors, the more I have is 3 and it seems that the socket will just arrive on the fourth black plastic ring with a 4 connectors headphones

Apparently this is the case for mine...:crying::crying::crying:

No problems for me... but I'm using a BT headsets

bartito said:
No problems for me... but I'm using a BT headsets
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That comment was about as useful as a condom with no teat.

Stevles said:
That comment was about as useful as a condom with no teat.
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Sure, but it seems an easily solvable bug...

bartito said:
Sure, but it seems an easily solvable bug...
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It's not a bug, it's a hardware defect. Bluetooth isn't as good quality as 3.5mm connections, some people like quality.

bartito said:
Sure, but it seems an easily solvable bug...
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Good for you using BT...but the problem I am facing is not "an easily solvable (software) bug"

IWasPokemon said:
Good for you using BT...but the problem I am facing is not "an easily solvable (software) bug"
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first of all: I say bug. they exists software and hardware bug, aka defects.
and also, isn't a major problem. the phone is in your pocket. why don't use your fingers to up/down the volume?
note: I don't pretend to be a troll; is just it doesn't seems too important

bartito said:
first of all: I say bug. they exists software and hardware bug, aka defects.
and also, isn't a major problem. the phone is in your pocket. why don't use your fingers to up/down the volume?
note: I don't pretend to be a troll; is just it doesn't seems too important
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Agreed... whatever we call it, and yes, from an user's perspective, such an issue really is not a major problem at all, as there are solutions/workarounds for it: such as yours, or using the soft slider from the pulldown menu if the hardware buttons on the phone are not functional either.
The purpose of my post is not for finding a solution for my needs, but wanted to verify with other Zuk Z1 owners and see if it's just a rare case, or it's indeed a born defect of ZUK Z1. The latter could be a big deal for a startup company...or maybe not.

bartito said:
first of all: I say bug. they exists software and hardware bug, aka defects.
and also, isn't a major problem. the phone is in your pocket. why don't use your fingers to up/down the volume?
note: I don't pretend to be a troll; is just it doesn't seems too important
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Pretty much accurate. Fyi though, "bug" refers solely to software. Defect, flaw, imperfection etc could be used to describe hardware but "bug" is a software terminology. I could explain how the term came to be but honestly.. Who can be bothered listening to that? Pretty sure you lost interest in this message the very moment you realised I was correcting you about something you didn't give two sh*ts about :good:

IWasPokemon said:
The purpose of my post is not for finding a solution for my needs, but wanted to verify with other Zuk Z1 owners and see if it's just a rare case, or it's indeed a born defect of ZUK Z1. The latter could be a big deal for a startup company...or maybe not.
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Tried the only cable headset that I have located at my house.
It only can control the volume (by a slide, not by buttons) and is working fine to up/down the volume.

received my zuk z1 international version (from amazon germany) couple days ago. I have beats solo 2 and I cannot change the volume using the inline buttons. I can stop, start, forward the track but no volume control. Not sure if this is specific to Zuk since I just tried on oneplus 2 and it's behaving the same way, although the pin goes all the way down on my Oneplus 2. I guess at this point we need to figure out if this issue is due to the pin not going all the way down or there is something else hampering this functionality.

Hi , my ZUK was previously ZUI with such a system ordered , after a change to the CM and previously ZUI had no problem with volume. Regards.

sine600 said:
Hi , my ZUK was previously ZUI with such a system ordered , after a change to the CM and previously ZUI had no problem with volume. Regards.
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you mean there was no such a problem with ZUI but with Cynagon OS?

bartito said:
Tried the only cable headset that I have located at my house.
It only can control the volume (by a slide, not by buttons) and is working fine to up/down the volume.
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Thanks for the info. I will try it out on mine when I get a similar headphone set. BTW, would you mind to confirm if the plug of your headset can be inserted all way down into the Z1's audio socket, as it would do on your other phones?
Thank you!

no issues on mine either. but there is low volume bug but i just received an update maybe its fixed now, will let you know.

I've also noticed that my headphone plug doesn't go all the way to the end. Not sure if it's supposed to be like that though.
Also when I have my headphones plugged in and using the phone (basically doing anything with it that uses processor even a little) I can hear some "crackling" sound/noise from my headphones.

Headphone jack Issue

I own the max pro and when i try to use my earphones with the 3.5 headphone jack it kinda malfunctions . It bugs out , that is it keeps on increasing the volume by itself (dosent stop) , In youtube it automatically hits the 'next' button . I Tried the same with bluetooth headphone and its working fine . Is it just me or do anyone face the same problem ? Thanks in advance .

kakakaku007 said:
I own the max pro and when i try to use my earphones with the 3.5 headphone jack it kinda malfunctions . It bugs out , that is it keeps on increasing the volume by itself (dosent stop) , In youtube it automatically hits the 'next' button . I Tried the same with bluetooth headphone and its working fine . Is it just me or do anyone face the same problem ? Thanks in advance .
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Change the earphone to a compatible one...

ujilraj said:
Change the earphone to a compatible one...
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Thank you for your response but the earphone is Sony , and i previously owned a Oneplus 3T and it worked perfectly fine . I dont think its the earphone's fault . Have you been experiencing any difficulties ?

Do you use a PU back cover? There have been instances when the side grips push & mess with volume. Try again without the case. Or else, a factory reset might work...

what you do is if the headphone has any mettel part or a mike keep it far from the screen.
i have had this that if the mettel part or the part having the mike touches the screen it doesnt behave properly

Cookie Ninja said:
Do you use a PU back cover? There have been instances when the side grips push & mess with volume. Try again without the case. Or else, a factory reset might work...
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No , i do not use any cover ,il try resting ; thanks for the answer
austinpinto said:
what you do is if the headphone has any mettel part or a mike keep it far from the screen.
i have had this that if the mettel part or the part having the mike touches the screen it doesnt behave properly
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I dont think thats the problem , are you implying the metal part ? as I have said before , i dont think its a problem with my headphone . Thank you for your response though .

Try changing your earphones
I also had this issue while using my JBL T150A earphones. I used have some glitches while using earphones. Some times apps started automatically as I touched the screen and started them. Scrolling through the lists also used to stop at intervals and no smooth scrolling.
Next time, I used another earphones (Mi Piston) and everything worked with them. No glitches. No "auto touch" etc.
Try giving it a shot and use another pair of earphones.
Attached image shows how my 9Gag app is highlighted due to my earphones.

kakakaku007 said:
Thank you for your response but the earphone is Sony , and i previously owned a Oneplus 3T and it worked perfectly fine . I dont think its the earphone's fault . Have you been experiencing any difficulties ?
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Some headphones have different arrangements for mic & audio out in the jack... It may work perfectly on one phone but may not work on another... So, try another headphone first, before resetting... (i'm using a motorola headset without glitches)

Having the same issue
I'm also having the same issue. I used iPhone headphone it works after I adjust it. I tried 3 more headphones and I get headphone symbol only and not with mic one.
The volume increase decrease and all glitches are really present. I'm facing such issue for first time. I have used many smartphones but never faced so much issue related to headphone.

By the way, how is the audio quality via headphone jack on this phone?

the audio is good it depends on headphones.

Well did someone face issue like the headphone doesn't go in properly in headphone jack ..... ?

yes i did but with some force i managed it in and now it does it properly.

austinpinto said:
yes i did but with some force i managed it in and now it does it properly.
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thanks for the advice, finally I got my headphone working

Its awesome

yes i have faced this problem..

I have some problem like this i been buying max pro m1 two day ago and try use two different headset sony and samsung but doesn't work and i try with another phone and working i know this not my headset fault ,maybe my jack 3,55 is trouble so somebody please tell me about this sorry my English not good

I also face the same problem but what I found that the headphone jack is a tight fit for most of the headphone/earphones but gentle push might work.
I am using "1more Piston Fit" at present and they works way to much good.
Try your luck at Paytm and grab that.

yes, I have bought the asus zenfone max pro m1 two days earlier, and when im trying to insert my earphone into the 3.5 mm jack, its not working properly.It malfunctions, and get disconnected by itself.

sujaya ranjan sahoo said:
....when im trying to insert my earphone into the 3.5 mm jack, its not working properly...and get disconnected by itself.
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i experienced it too. so, i pushed the pin harder into the 3.5mm jack; it fit snugly and the sound is uninterrupted now.