Skullcandy Earbuds - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

OK so whats the deal with skullcandy earbuds w/ mic and the x10!? my media app auto starts when I plug them in, and its all crappy sounding without holding in the mic button on the wire... and dont even think about taking a call with them because if you let go of the button it will hang up!!! Talk about a BUG !
So I guess my reason for posting is to give people a heads up and to ask- is there something to be done about this besides purchasing SE's headset? Something I can install? I am confused if this is a hardware or software problem- or both? The skullcandy's worked great with my blackberry..

sooooo no answers nothing i guess..I was hopin to get a reason why the fcking media app auto opens its pissing me off beyond belief.

It's a problem with the phone.. My Droid X did that for a while and it annoyed the hell out of me until Verizon came out with a update to fix it.. Call your phone company..
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Me too having this problem. I have to use a paper clip to clip on the mic part so sound will be normal.

gohwh1 said:
Me too having this problem. I have to use a paper clip to clip on the mic part so sound will be normal.
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good idea I was gonna use some electrical tape lol
I hope gingerbread update in august will fix the problem. I sent SE an email.

my skull candy earbuds work PERFECTLY fine with or without the inline mic wire...
no distortion, no needing to hold down the mic button, nothing.
just crisp sound.
dont know why your having that problem

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Headphone jack issue!

I was wandering if anyone else had this problem? Every time I plug in to the Headphone jack my SD card unmounts. Has anyone else seen this?
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i dont have that problem but my headphone jack does seem extremely tight, not sure if i have to 'wear' it in
don't have that issue BUT annoying is that when u plug in headphones it DISABLES THE MICROPHONE!! arg. so no way to listen to music & then answer a phone call without unplugging yer phones. How stupid is this?? its like the designers never actually used the phone
luckman212 said:
don't have that issue BUT annoying is that when u plug in headphones it DISABLES THE MICROPHONE!! arg. so no way to listen to music & then answer a phone call without unplugging yer phones. How stupid is this?? its like the designers never actually used the phone
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I know right? Its a damn shame that the guys here will fix all the problems that HTC should have caught
As for the Microphone issue, I think that has to do with the actual software.
Ok, I figured out that the tip of my connector was bent and it was pushing against the SD card.
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I can't figure that one out either.....anybody?
fatal187 said:
I know right? Its a damn shame that the guys here will fix all the problems that HTC should have caught
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Mic not working
Guess I didn't know this was an issues since every phone I have ever owned (feature phones) with a headphone jack d/c the mic when you plug it in. I always just picked up a nice pair of headphones with a mic on them to answer calls.
Found that out the hard way too. Right in the middle of a busy street, on an important call. Can't wait for CM7 so I dont have to deal with a stupid feature like that...
Audio Jack has a loose connection
I found a different issue in that if you bump the headphone jack just right, it cuts out the audio altogether. I took my Thunderbolt to the store thinking I had a defective unit and I was able to duplicate with their floor models too. Sounds like a manufacturing defect. I tested several headsets that to eliminate that as the problem.
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I found a different issue in that if you bump the headphone jack just right, it cuts out the audio altogether. I took my Thunderbolt to the store thinking I had a defective unit and I was able to duplicate with their floor models too. Sounds like a manufacturing defect. I tested several headsets that to eliminate that as the problem.
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Can you reproduce the issue with the battery cover off? Wondering if maybe the headphones aren't seated right. Taking the cover off would give more room to make sure they are all the way in there. (That's the only way I could type that last sentance without it sounding pornographic)
Note: don't bump it too hard with the cover off. You may knock the battery out.
no i have not encountered this problem, and i use headphone jack everytime i go out
Yea that definitely is a defect! If you can't easily fix it without potentially causing damage, I would get a replacement
The Disabled Microphone issue is really annoying, I can't wait for a dev to fix it!
That's lame. Have you heard of anyone figuring out a workaround yet?
Anyone found or asked a ROM developer about the mic shutting down when a headset is connected?

To solve non stock headphone problems (distortion etc gone) ;-)

Iv been looking into the problem about non standard 3.5 mm headphones not working on our x10s and it seems to be to do with the arrangement of the rings an tip and sleeve on the headphone jack, the x10 is 4 pole (trrs) where as normal headphones are 3 pole (trs). This seems to create distortion and / or echos or just music that sounds absolutely awful if you are using a wired headset which is 'iPhone or black berry compatible (these use industry standard 3 pin trs headphone jacks) and certain companies like to make things more awkward and use 'non standard' 4 pin trrs headphone jacks.
http://db.tt/GqIAYQ7 might explain better.
The sound goes all wrong unless you press the microphone button and all the pins get connected properly. Below is a couple of adaptors which can fix this problem.
http://www.meelec.com/MEE_TRRS_Adapter_for_P_Version_Headphones_p/adptr-trrs-35.htm
http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/4-pole-ipod-adapter.html seems to be the cheapest out there.
What I used to fix this problem for me was using an adaptor I was given on an airplane at some point and it sorted out the sound so i didnt have to use the mic button and could enjoy my music normally on my V Moda headphones.
I hope this helps out others who have had the same problems with an after market head phones with a mic, and should be the end to your woes
@ Mods this may be better suited to accessory section, sorry.
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BUMP!!
If any of you guys have ever been on an airplane and they give you the head phone adaptor this will work instead of paying out cash. Finally I can use my V Moda's and the sound great without having to hold the mic button. I can't believe this worked, i only tried it on the off chance! Go search your house for these adapters if you ever got one now, do it!
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Sadly I don't have that! I also not willingly to waste $10 on that thing. For now I only can use a paper clip and clip on the mic button, hope it doesn't spoil the headset easily.
gohwh1 said:
Sadly I don't have that! I also not willingly to waste $10 on that thing. For now I only can use a paper clip and clip on the mic button, hope it doesn't spoil the headset easily.
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The second link is one much cheaper and like I said if you have an adapter they give to you on an airplane with 3.5 jack this will work. Did for me anyway lol
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[Q] Atrix thinks wired headset button is CONSTANTLY BEING PUSHED

Music plays fine out of the wired headset...it always has. The headset has functioned properly until about two weeks ago. At that time, my Atrix began to think that I was pressing the headset button. Constantly. Over and over. Any time the screen is on with the headset in, it redials automatically. When the screen is off, it does it too, because when I turn the screen on, it gives me the vlingo vs. voice command box. Also, when I make a call with the headset plugged in, the other person can somehow not hear me at all, until they call me back, and it's fine. The phone thinks the headset button is being pressed once every few seconds. THIS IS INCREDIBLY ANNOYING.
I know it's not the headset, because I've tried three different headsets (two by Motorola, both the 'official' wired headsets of the Atrix, and one third-party), all with the same result. Also, it's not just my phone! Oddly enough, I replaced my Atrix with AT&T's warranty, and THE NEW PHONE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.
Has anyone else experienced this, or have the slightest clue what is going on? I've looked around the internet for weeks now and I haven't seen a single instance of it. Pleeeeease. This is brutal.
My headset with mic and button does not have any issues. Its the bose MIE2 mobile phone headset.
Yes I have experienced this as well and it is super annoying I will prob swap it out and hope I don't get another messed up one. Sometimes when I am in my car and connected to my bluetooth handsfree it'll do the same thing and start a song playing and I don't even push anything!!! Hope someone figures this one out.
theres defo something funny about the atrix headphone jack and remote controls.
At first my nexus one remote worked fine with it, but it started doing funny things, then flat out would go crazy (issuing commands without me touching it etc.)
Gave up and went wireless, now I only use wired @ the gyma dn they're just dumb headphones w/out remote
ME TOO!!
Yes, yes, and yes on having this problem. I use my headphones (SkullCandy FMJ) sometimes when riding my bike and yesterday all I kept hearing was "please say a command...did you say...I'm sorry please try again" over and over...hard to deal with at 70MPH!!! Hope this gets fixed, I thought it was my headphones, but it sounds like another GB issue. I don't have any problems when using my SENA SMH10 Bluetooth inside the helmet.
I had this same problem, mine got randomly solved. You could find how the wiring world for the Atrix and block that connection or cut off the controller on the headphone and solder your headphones back together.
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Thanks for the feedback, but a)I'm not looking to do any soldering or rewiring (I'm good with software mods, but not hardware mods), and b) it never happened until recently, then I swapped out the phone for a new Atrix, and it happened right off the bat - again with all three headsets. Tried a bluetooth, worked fine, no problem.
I tried a new headset (skull candy something-or-other) and it's been working so far, inexplicably.
I made a voodoo doll of my Atrix and poked it a bunch of times in its little voodoo headphone jack. Seems to have done the trick. I'd recommend that method.
I have this problem too with my headphones from my Sony x1, or x10. I cant remember which one. But as soon as I plug them in the phone goes nuts!
Which really sucks because they are they best headset/ headphones I have ever used for my funny shaped ears.
I think mine fixed after I dropped it and the headphones came out Anyways as long as its resolved that's awesome.
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Anyone having the problem using the pure music widget, by any chance? Uninstalled that and hasn't happened since with any headset.
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i also started to experience this issues.At first i thought it is kernel or ROM issue but then after multiple test and experiment it is the Atrix 3.5mm headset jack is the culprit.If im not mistaken it is due to pressure contact sensor inside headphone jack.Please anyone know how to rectify this kind of problem do post your solutions for us.TQ
rknight68 said:
Yes, yes, and yes on having this problem. I use my headphones (SkullCandy FMJ) sometimes when riding my bike and yesterday all I kept hearing was "please say a command...did you say...I'm sorry please try again" over and over...hard to deal with at 70MPH!!! Hope this gets fixed, I thought it was my headphones, but it sounds like another GB issue. I don't have any problems when using my SENA SMH10 Bluetooth inside the helmet.
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You bike at 70MPH? Holy.
so no one found a real fix or solution for this problem? Maybe we need to make a petition and submit to motorola
I had the same problem with a BB9700. It ended up being a damaged headphone jack. I figure some crap from my pocket had been in the jack when I plugged in the head set. Which jammed everything into it wrecking the receiving end of things.
Luckily I had a spare housing which came with a new jack. I'm not sure if it's as easy to replace on the Atrix since I haven't had the opportunity to tear it apart yet.
Power amp has settings that fix my controls and it works great.
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Still no one ever face this kind of problem?
Can anyone confirm that this could fix our problem? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301998
I have same problem too. But I have this problem on stock ROM and CM10.1 (with 3.1 kernel) ROM. I don't have this problem with any other ROM.

Headphones That Work?

The mic/remote button on my Dell Streak headphones doesn't do anything with the Note . Does anyone have a set that works with it? And what does the mic/remote button do during calls (the Streak used to mute the microphone).
havent tried calling with the dell headsets.. but the button does pause and unpause the music player.
Klipsch s4a are made for android devices. Feel kinda flimsy but are really good
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spiritcrusher33 said:
havent tried calling with the dell headsets.. but the button does pause and unpause the music player.
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Really? which player were you using? I can't get the button to work on either Google Music or the "Music Player App."
Oddly enough the iphone ones work
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I'm an idiot, the case was preventing the phones from plugging all the way.
The single-button headphones that came with my iPhone 3G work great. The 3Gs ones with the three buttons don't mic.
Tested these at the store and they seem to work well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003OE30KQ (tested using mortplayer, the only player i use)
I use the Sony Ericsson Hi-Fi Bluetooth Stereo Headset with FM Radio. I'm not able to post links yet but I got it on Amazon.
I don't like regular bluetooth head sets that hang on your ear but its a pain for me when the headphones are attached to the phone. This is the best of both worlds for me. You clip it on your shirt, collar, or where ever and put the ear-buds in.
I got my husband the black one first then I got the white one for myself.
You can sync it with 3 different devices at a time. It's really great if you like to sleep and listen to music as your phone is in a safe spot.
thanks for posting this, i am wondering the same thing.
my iP 3GS earbuds only play sound, the buttons don't work and the mic don't work, so i can't use it to speak on the phone with
i guess i will look at the klipsch recommendation
*EDIT* oh nvm, i aint spending $90 on earbuds LOL.
ARTAQaf said:
thanks for posting this, i am wondering the same thing.
my iP 3GS earbuds only play sound, the buttons don't work and the mic don't work, so i can't use it to speak on the phone with
i guess i will look at the klipsch recommendation
*EDIT* oh nvm, i aint spending $90 on earbuds LOL.
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They are REALLY GOOD.
i got sol republic amps hd and only the button worked,
they did say there making a android version
my Beats by Dre headphones with the mic and volume don't seem to work...
I'm currently listening to these:
http://www.amazon.com/Radius-Atomic...HU78/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1330656920&sr=8-2
They work well in calls and even better with music, I've paused from the button and answered a call or 2 already using the button.
They have very good bass and if you put the correct tips on and pump up your volume you can feel the bass INSIDE YOU HEAD! Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a little, but I like em, even with their funky shape and $30 tag price I'd probably buy em again.
Oh and I'm only exaggerating a little, install an EQ app and change it to rock and rock out!

Wired headset problem, need help fast

Hello people, I've recently bought Motorola RAZR, but today I've discovered a serious problem with it. If anyone has ever seen something like it, I would appreciate help right now, as I want to take it back to the store in the morning if I don't solve this, which is a shame, it's a very nice phone.
When I play audio on the wired headset that came with the unit, regardless in which audio player (tried 3 different), YouTube, any sound at all, it comes weak and distorted. To give you some idea, it's much like the sound that you get when you don't plug in your headset all the way, but this one is definitely in place. Here comes the weird part - when I press the button on the headset sound goes back to normal and stays that way as long as I hold the button! Tried with ZTE headset from my other phone, exactly the same thing happens. Sound is also good when I plug in the regular speakers in the jack. Sound is good on built in speakers, no issues there, just with headset.
I've already tried cleaning the audio plug from lint, no change. I've searched the whole of internet, but could not find a similar problem. Please help!
laserburn said:
Hello people, I've recently bought Motorola RAZR, but today I've discovered a serious problem with it. If anyone has ever seen something like it, I would appreciate help right now, as I want to take it back to the store in the morning if I don't solve this, which is a shame, it's a very nice phone.
When I play audio on the wired headset that came with the unit, regardless in which audio player (tried 3 different), YouTube, any sound at all, it comes weak and distorted. To give you some idea, it's much like the sound that you get when you don't plug in your headset all the way, but this one is definitely in place. Here comes the weird part - when I press the button on the headset sound goes back to normal and stays that way as long as I hold the button! Tried with ZTE headset from my other phone, exactly the same thing happens. Sound is also good when I plug in the regular speakers in the jack. Sound is good on built in speakers, no issues there, just with headset.
I've already tried cleaning the audio plug from lint, no change. I've searched the whole of internet, but could not find a similar problem. Please help!
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I don't think this will help seeing as the problem appears to be fixed upon pressing the headset button, but have you disabled the media audio effects under the sound settings? By default they are set to on and sound terrible.
milkshed27 said:
I don't think this will help seeing as the problem appears to be fixed upon pressing the headset button, but have you disabled the media audio effects under the sound settings? By default they are set to on and sound terrible.
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Tried it already, nothing.
What headset came with the phone? I bought 2 razrs none came with headsets if anything my problem is finding a pair with controls that work.
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tgeigel said:
What headset came with the phone? I bought 2 razrs none came with headsets if anything my problem is finding a pair with controls that work.
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Then stay away from all Monster/Beats headsets. None of the controls work with Android phones :{
tgeigel said:
What headset came with the phone? I bought 2 razrs none came with headsets if anything my problem is finding a pair with controls that work.
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GSM RAZR comes with a headset. Instead of an SD card, I suppose. As packed-in headsets go, there's worse out there, but that's not saying much.
XGear said:
Then stay away from all Monster/Beats headsets. None of the controls work with Android phones :{
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I use beats on my Droid Razr
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Laserburn. You have the wrong headphones. Its happened to me before
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I took it to the store this morning, they told me it's probably the wrong headset. They will order one today and I will pick it up after work. Let's see if that solves the issue, the sound on this phone otherwise seems very loud, I will take that as a just compensation for the grainy pentile screen.
onslaught86 said:
GSM RAZR comes with a headset. Instead of an SD card, I suppose. As packed-in headsets go, there's worse out there, but that's not saying much.
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Oh ok I see
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One thing I noticed with my headset that came with is, the microphone is on the right ear piece. So I believe they are reversed.
My LG and Samsung both had the mic on the left side.
They gave me another headset, which is kind of weird, microphone is in the middle and there is no markings to show which ear bud is left or right. Press on the button doesn't stop the music, but activates voice commands instead. Headset is also somewhat quieter than the old one, but it at least works.

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