I've seen a few threads about headphone adaptors, but haven't seen a definitive answer to my query, so I hope I'm not going over old ground.
I'm looking for a cable that plugs into my Wizard (O2 XDA Mini-S) at one end and at the other end has a mic, a clip (to attach it to clothes), and a socket for standard 3.5mm headphones - through which it will provide true stereo (not dual mono) sound. It needs to be a reasonable length, so that I can have my phone in my pocket and clip the mic to my collar.
If it can provide FM radio into the bargain (and take any necessary power from the Wizard) that'd be even better, but it's by no means essential.
Any recommendations (especially in the UK)?
Thanks,
Robb
Whoo Hoo!
I've been keeping an eye out for something like this too... and I think I've finally found some!
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202331964&listingid=11338726&dcaid=17902
http://www.aftermarketcellular.com/ic/ARM010VSEB.html
I'm going to do a bit more shopping before I buy anything but I'll post a review once I do.
check this out http://www.expansys.com/htc/p_htc_item.aspx?i=140285
I'd be afraid the Samsung one wouldn't work with the Wizard. It says several times it is for the listed models ONLY. It might be a standard plug, but I seem to recall seeing someone posting (probly on another forum) about problems using some 2.5mm connectors with the Wizard. The LG one might have the same problem, but both could also work fine.
I really like that HTC Bluetooth one! I wonder if I can get it in the US. How good is the sound quality over bluetooth?
It's true, not all 2.5 mm plugs are wired the same. I've had to open up the last one I bought and rewire it to make it work with the Wizard.
Watch Expansys - their web site (and their staff) are wrong.
Like many people on this forum, I have an O2 XDA Mini-S. When looking for a headphone adapter, I searched for a 'htc wizard headphone adapter' and was led to this unit by the search: http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=127181
When you look at this adapter you can see that it includes this unit: http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=118289
This is actually a different animal. This has a Mfr Part #: PPCPADPT15,eXpansys Code: 118289. This is an adapter for an O2 XDA III, not a Mini-S (it says so on the envelope)
When I repeat my search on PPCTech's web site I get this page (via tinyurl) http://tinyurl.com/2hkdym This shows that the adapter for an HTC wizard, or an O2 Mini-S is actually a PPCPADPT11, not a PPCPADPT15.
I tried to return the adapter and asked for the correct adapter for my phone only to be told by an arrogant and ignorant sales person that what I have is the correct adapter. He's been "selling these for four years and he knows what he is talking about" I tell him that sound only comes from one earpiece, and he says this is normal - you only get mono from this adapter. Utter rubbish!
Has anyone else worked out if the PPCPADPT11 is correct? If so, how did they convince eXpansys?
Cheers
markbloke said:
It's true, not all 2.5 mm plugs are wired the same. I've had to open up the last one I bought and rewire it to make it work with the Wizard.
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Yep, happen to own a: http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/7830/
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Just the speaker works, the button and mike don't. I don't know if I broke something but it has got a 4 ring 2.5mm jack. it also aught to be pretty easy rewiring because of the standard 4p4c modular RJ10 connector. According to their website it should: "will work with most phones (Motorola, LG, Samsung)".
I've done some sporadic attempts to find a wiring schemes of the Wizard's jack connector but hadn't have much luck, would love to go B100 style sometimes!!!
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Has anyone else worked out if the PPCPADPT11 is correct?
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All good, guys. PPCPADPT11 works just fine.
SavCom said:
All good, guys. PPCPADPT11 works just fine.
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I noticed on the that site is says the internal microphone will not work. Does that mean the jack only has 2 poles? A left/right audio out. No audio in for a microphone?
I am looking for an adapter i can use with an Iphone headset with line mic.
curious george said:
I noticed on the that site is says the internal microphone will not work. Does that mean the jack only has 2 poles? A left/right audio out. No audio in for a microphone?
I am looking for an adapter i can use with an Iphone headset with line mic.
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3.5MM Jacks never have 4 rings... At least, I've never seen one.
@SavCom: Sorry, I misread your post...
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3.5MM Jacks never have 4 rings... At least, I've never seen one.
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Sorry, meant 3 rings and 3 input/outputs. 2 audio and 1 mic.
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I was wondering if anyone here knew if it could be possible to upgrade the 2.5 mm headset jack to a 3.5 mm headset jack without the use of an adapter. I'm not worried about the microphone, just the stereo headphones.
What I am trying to find out is has anyone ever modified their WIZARD to have a 3.5mm headphone jack INSTEAD of a 2.5mm headset jack?
Could it even be possible?
Just a guess, but I don't think it will be possible since the 3.5mm jack is going to require greater depth and the opening is liable to not be large enough. I'd just get a 2.5mm-3.5mm adapter and be done with it personally.
I hadn't thought of that... I suppose you're right though. Better to be safe and not risk damaging my wizard too...
http://ishop.sunrise.ru/goodsdesc.p...amount=*****&HauseCode=00009&goods_guaranty=6
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Aint gonna work on a wizard (only on newer htc phones) u'll need a 2,5 to 3,5 jackplug adaptor:
or you could spring for some 2.5mm headphones. some of the ones i saw on ebay get really good sound quality
The jack is soldered onto the main board. Since these things all work with SM technology, if you don't know surface mount soldering techniques, you'll fry the phone. An adaptor is cheaper and safer....
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The jack is soldered onto the main board. Since these things all work with SM technology, if you don't know surface mount soldering techniques, you'll fry the phone. An adaptor is cheaper and safer....
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I do have adequate soldering skills and that's actually more of what I was looking to do. Do you know of anything like that or if it is even possible?
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I do have adequate soldering skills and that's actually more of what I was looking to do. Do you know of anything like that or if it is even possible?
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doing it yourself sounds like maaaaaaad fun but i dont think i'd risk my fone
The 3.5mm adapters are too easy to use - but if you have your heart set on not using one, I would see it as easier making the conversion to the headphones than in the restricted space and with the high cost of failure in the phone.
I think both my converters cost a couple of quid, but the first was a solid one which i got rid of as its too impractical having such a long projection from your phone, or at least I found this when it was in my Krusell case on my belt.
It was also a pain on flights with the rigid adaptor, as I was using noise cancelling headphones, and a 4xAA battery extender, so my shirt pocket was getting too cluttered, but the adaptor with the cable again made it work.
Why would you want to solder on the wizard.
Just get a decent quality 2.5mm stereo jack, some good ordinary headset en combine the two.
It's a lot easier (and cheaper if you mess up) to solder 4 wires together than to solder some miniature audio jack in a cramped area.
uhhh radio shack? that is where i got my two. one for headphones. (before i got my bt's) and one for car. cassette adapter to phone. old skool ghetto.
5$ for two i think. or i have seen javoedge have some also.
****e. i thought you were talking about external.
My experience with the audio jack is as follows... it is kind of proprietary. I once took a picture of the jack that comes with the phone and an off the shelf 2.5mm jack. I'm not sure if I would replace the jack even it were possible, but the quirkiness of the jack created some issues for me until I discovered it was indeed non standard.
My pic and posts re: this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1033525#post1033525
Hello all just joined, im also looking for accessories for the touch hd i just acquired,found this holder which looks good as it has a built in fm transmitter, i have used a fm transmitter on htc p3300 and it works a treat. im now looking for a docking station that will charge the phone plus i can play music through its built in speakers (dock speakers) any ideas anyone cheers all jez
http://www.usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=1020
Do you have this? Or does anybody have it? I would like to ask how the audio is fed into the fm transmitter as we know that the HTC Touch HD audio output is on top (3.5 mm audio jack). Many ppl confirmed that the mini-USB port (HTC specific) does not output any audio like the other HTC models.
Does this cradle have another audio cable then to plug to the top of the device? How it looks like?
hello i will email them to find out as im interested in buying one if it works as well as the transmitter i have on my orbit. touch hd arrived today just waiting for the battery to charge. these phones are now free on contract for £35 a month
jez.stix said:
hello i will email them to find out as im interested in buying one if it works as well as the transmitter i have on my orbit. touch hd arrived today just waiting for the battery to charge. these phones are now free on contract for £35 a month
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Did you mail them?Do you have an answer.
I think this car holder with FM transmitter doesnt work on the HD.
I have a FM transmitter for my HTC Pro and this one doesnt work on my HD.
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As the extUSB of the HD does not support any audio output, I don't think that any of these solutions will work.
Yes those solutions which use miniusb of HD will not work. It has to use 3.5mm audio plug in order to work.
Isn't it true that you can use the extUSB for audio with an 3,5 mm to usb adapter ?
Maybe it has one built in? Just hoping for it cause it looks good. Wondering what it would do when using a headset for callimg at the same time tough.
ultivar said:
Isn't it true that you can use the extUSB for audio with an 3,5 mm to usb adapter ?
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Indeed, it is *not* true.
Most HTC ExtUSB ports have the audio but *not* the Touch HD. If you connect audio via ExtUSB, you get a dialog screen saying that the Touch HD *does not* support USB based headsets. Also the radio will not play (ie, it is also not an antenna)
Most likely it is because the chipset has only one free audio channel and it is already diverted to the top connector. Why they still bothered to put in a sensor-readout so it detects you tried to put in a audio headset is beyond me. (maybe I are mistaken and the non-working ExtUSB audio is a software issue only)
Anyway, all those eBay sellers probably made the mistake of seeing a ExtUSB port on the Touch HD and then assumed their product would work.
fm transmitter cradle plus tomtom etc
Well I received this item http://www.usbfever.com/index_eprodu...oducts_id=1020 and as suspected it doe not work. I have also tried the fm transmitter that fits my p3300 same as kokkie and yes you guessed that does not work. So we need a cradle that has a 3.5mm headphone socket to be able to use the fm transmitter feature. As I research different things for this phone I have realised HTC have made a big mistake taking away the universal capabilities of this phone’s mini usb socket. I have also noticed a few features that have stopped working hopefully this will be fixed with a soft reset. TomTom navigator 7 works a treat with the feature to swap maps from Europe to USA/Canada working a treat. Which will be needed when I go to Canada for 3 months snowboarding here http://www.bigwhite.com/ amongst 3 other resorts, as I use this phone more and try to add software and hardware to it I will keep this forum up to date. Krusell’s leather case fits a treat but the fold over flap is a pain as it folds down and not over the top like their p3300 case, only a small thing but they are all starting to add up. Apart from that it’s a cracking phone
i have this item it's not working...device gives wrong..HD not use mini usb for spekear,headset...it's garbage.
i don't understand...why does sell this item.....
hd fm cradle
The makers who produce the fm cradles and the vendors who sell these fm cradles assumed that because the HD has a mini usb port it would support audio out so rushed out production of the cradles and are now realising there mistakes. I have been fortunate, as the vendors I purchased from http://www.usbfever.com/ have agreed to send me the Revised Version from their supplier when it becomes available in 2/3 weeks time.
Well after some time of waiting www.usbfever.com got the new fm cradle through. They tested it and reported back to me saying they were not happy with the quality and offered me a refund or exchange so I opted for the exchange. Just hope that some one will produce an fm transmitter cradle as good as the fm transmitter on this mp3 player www.netac.com/productshow.php?id=82&typeid=46 it has rave reviews
Transmitter
kokkie said:
I think this car holder with FM transmitter doesnt work on the HD.
I have a FM transmitter for my HTC Pro and this one doesnt work on my HD.
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Please could you tell me where you got it from? I would like one for my Touch Pro.
TIA, DBo.
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kokkie said:
I think this car holder with FM transmitter doesnt work on the HD.
I have a FM transmitter for my HTC Pro and this one doesnt work on my HD.
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Please could you tell me where you got it from? I would like one for my Touch Pro.
TIA, DBo.
davebo said:
Please could you tell me where you got it from? I would like one for my Touch Pro.
TIA, DBo.
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Can anyone point me to the best Stereo Bluetooth with Caller ID display. I only really want stereo bluetooth to avoid wires and if you can't recommend one with wires, can you help me to determine just the best stereo bluetooth for TP2.
Also, I don't want them to be the headphone or the one ear bluetooth pieces, I need it to be ear buds.
Thanks.
kappo78 said:
Can anyone point me to the best Stereo Bluetooth with Caller ID display. I only really want stereo bluetooth to avoid wires and if you can't recommend one with wires, can you help me to determine just the best stereo bluetooth for TP2.
Also, I don't want them to be the headphone or the one ear bluetooth pieces, I need it to be ear buds.
Thanks.
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Have you looked for Bluetooth™-stereoheadset HBH-DS980?
I'm very happy with this, I have 2 more bluetooth headset but DS980 is the best for me.
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and if you want plug 3,5 mm to bluetooth headset try HBH-DS220 but it doesn't have caller ID.
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Can anyone point me to the best Stereo Bluetooth with Caller ID display. I only really want stereo bluetooth to avoid wires and if you can't recommend one with wires, can you help me to determine just the best stereo bluetooth for TP2.
Also, I don't want them to be the headphone or the one ear bluetooth pieces, I need it to be ear buds.
Thanks.
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I have a Motorola SoundPilot S705. I'm totaly satisfied with this headset.
The features are still not reached by any other currently available bluetooth stereo headset.
Unfortunately it is out of production, maybe you can still buy it in ebay or elsewhere.
It has for example multipoint feature (up to 8 connection profiles), FM radio with RDS, caller id display, 3.5 mm audio connector, Mini USB charger, ...
Regards, UMH
I have a DS-980 which is pretty old and the wires are getting frayed. Got a DS220 as a replacement but I don't recommend it. It doesn't have a dedicated volume control nor a dedicated next/ prev switch for multimedia like the DS-980 (apart from the lack of of a caller ID) and the auto volume control on it sucks.
Isn't there any other in the market with dedicated multimedia controls+caller id+3.5mm?
Clip D-Radio
It also does FM radio. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CVTPBA
Also available from www.accessoryjack.com. I have ordered two from them. They currently are offering them for $79.00.
cp1md2b said:
It also does FM radio. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CVTPBA
Also available from www.accessoryjack.com. I have ordered two from them. They currently are offering them for $79.00.
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Shame can't find in the UK, also saw a sight where someone complained about its build faltering after 2 months.
cp1md2b said:
It also does FM radio. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CVTPBA
Also available from www.accessoryjack.com. I have ordered two from them. They currently are offering them for $79.00.
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lots of people here working for a site, trying to market it....YAA they look good but the price is too high, and also why not get the WM600? does the caller ID work?
I bought a pair of Retractable Dual Earbud & Microphone Headset made my ReTrak.
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Unfortunately, the current miniUSB to 3.5 adaptor available on eBay does not support Mic pass through
and the HTC multi-adaptor is just to big for my liking.
So.... I decided to make my own miniUSB to 3.5 WITH mic pass through using the HTC adaptor. It was not too difficult, so you might want to try for yourself.
NEEDED:
-multimeter (or just use my diagram, if the adaptor is the same as yours)
-soldering iron
-razor
-wire cutters
-electrical tape
-shrink tubing
PROCESS:
Open the big boy up and remove the circuit board.
Use a multimeter to determine which wire color goes on the 3.5mm port. Remove 3.5 port and wires from circuit board. Remove unnecessary wires from cable, making sure no wires contact each other (cut at slightly different lengths).
Solder the appropriate wire to the corresponding spot on the 3.5mm port. Then test out your work BEFORE you button everything up.
Try to make the wire nice and neat.
Wrap some electrical tape around the wires. All that is left to do is use your heat shrink tubing to finish off your work and make it look all professional.
If you dont want to go threw all of that
You can just buy this
http://cgi.ebay.com/Headphone-Adapt...286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo=LVI&itu=UCI&otn=2&ps=6
i purchase one and i love it
I don't see anywhere in that eBay auction that the adapter allows mic pass through. Dose it allow mic pass through? That was the only reason I used the HTC adapter, because it allows mic pass through. I already have the first adapter above, but was not happy with just headphones.
UPDATE.... YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO READ BEFORE YOU POST!!!! THAT ADAPTER DOES NOT HAVE MIC PASS THROUGH... PLEASE READ ALL OF A POST BEFORE YOU RESPOND NEXT TIME.
THANKS
Are all 6 leads required for the 3.5mm female jack?
Can you provide the pinout for the extusb to a 4conductor 3.5mm male jack?
nvm.....found it here. Very interesting site showing the pinout configuration for the extusb.
http://pinouts.ru/PDA/htc_extUSB_pinout.shtml
ITT: People who should've bought the Telus TP2.
yup.... but unfortunately I am on ATT... so I do what I got to do
Thanks lokmeup
This is very useful and valuable info!
Hope Mods agree this could be a sticky
Cheers,
Very nicely done. Any plans on selling these?
Shipping problem.
I own a HTC Gene. It does not have 3.5mm audio jack and in my country no adapter is available. Neither in shops nor online. And I want to use regular headphones. Any idea how can I make one connector cable by joining extUSB sync cable and 3.5mm female audio jack?
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=15783
akshay2000 said:
I own a HTC Gene. It does not have 3.5mm audio jack and in my country no adapter is available. Neither in shops nor online. And I want to use regular headphones. Any idea how can I make one connector cable by joining extUSB sync cable and 3.5mm female audio jack?
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Use this info and a multimeter to figure out what goes where.
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nvm.....found it here. Very interesting site showing the pinout configuration for the extusb.
http://pinouts.ru/PDA/htc_extUSB_pinout.shtml
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Having switched from the iphone, one of the things I miss on the Note is the ability to control pause, skip and volume using a three-button remote.
Fortunately, I found a DIY on instructables which solves this problem. Today I was able to get it working and verified that it works on the Note (i717). I also tested on a friend's skyrocket, so I believe most Samsung devices will work.
Here's how to do it:
1. Get the iLuv remote from Amazon. It's about $5
2. open the middle pod of the remote using a knife or razorblade. I just used one of my kitchen knives (carefully).
3. solder on a 600 ohm and 220 ohm 0604 resistor as shown in the picture. make sure the orientation is right (use the white printing on the circuit board as a reference). It will not work if backwards.
4. test to verify it works. On the note, the + and - buttons control the volume. The middle button will play/pause.
5. snap the plastic case back on. I held it together with some heat shrink tubing.
Image credit: instructables
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did you not get any accessories with your note? I got headphones with my note that do exactly this function and though they're not great headphones i'm sure would be better then 5$ headphones lol... just sayin
cool that this works however!
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did you not get any accessories with your note? I got headphones with my note that do exactly this function and though they're not great headphones i'm sure would be better then 5$ headphones lol... just sayin
cool that this works however!
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ATT Notes didn't come with headphones
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did you not get any accessories with your note? I got headphones with my note that do exactly this function and though they're not great headphones i'm sure would be better then 5$ headphones lol... just sayin
cool that this works however!
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$5 is for the remote and works with ANY headphones.
The included headphones are poor sound quality IMHO (I tried the headphones that came with my friend's skyrocket).
sbddude said:
$5 is for the remote and works with ANY headphones.
The included headphones are poor sound quality IMHO (I tried the headphones that came with my friend's skyrocket).
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I agree, I got the Samsung freebie headphones with both my captivate and infuse, and I could care less that ATT chose to not include them with the note. If somebody can buy a brand new galaxy note but not a 20 dollar pair of ear buds that sound halfway decent, something is wrong in this world. Haha.
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Sorry to revive this but are their any FULLY android compatible headsets with working volume control?
I can solder but honestly would prefer not to.
drago10029 said:
Sorry to revive this but are their any FULLY android compatible headsets with working volume control?
I can solder but honestly would prefer not to.
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How the hell did I miss this DIY? I would love this! I'm too scared to try it on my Beats Executives though. Damn.
Christogq said:
How the hell did I miss this DIY? I would love this! I'm too scared to try it on my Beats Executives though. Damn.
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Buy some cheapo 5-10$ ones to test on.