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One of the things that really annoyed me about my previous SE phone was the fact that i could not use my Klipsch x10i headphones with it. Having spent a considerable amount of money on them for when i had an iphone and then having moved over to SE i was amazed to find that they would not work with it.
As a so called 'high end' media device then why oh why have they made this same mistake again?
Anyone know of any kind of adapter or anything that would enable me to use my Klipsch headphones?
Very annoying!
I thought the XS has the same headphone socket thats used in the iPhone??
I found out that can't even use your SE Arc headphones on the SXS. Not that it matter much since you get some new headphones in the box. But I found it strange that a sony product can't be used with this new phone.
I also have the MW600 bluetooth headset. And i can confirm it works with the SXS. However it had to reset the headphones by: Holding down Power button and Answer button for 15 sec.
But it still can't show titles of the music you play on the display. Sony told me that titles would not work with android devices. I found that annoying aswell since this product showed up as a accessory for the Xperia Arc.
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One of the things that really annoyed me about my previous SE phone was the fact that i could not use my Klipsch x10i headphones with it. Having spent a considerable amount of money on them for when i had an iphone and then having moved over to SE i was amazed to find that they would not work with it.
As a so called 'high end' media device then why oh why have they made this same mistake again?
Anyone know of any kind of adapter or anything that would enable me to use my Klipsch headphones?
Very annoying!
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Well beats headset works just fine tested with my sons one
just come off the phone from xperia s help line and they tell me that it is possible to buy an adapter (not offical one) from any good electrical retailer like maplins that plugs on the end of your headphones and then into the phone.
Amazes me that i have to get a cheap peace of tat probably made in some knock off shop to get my exspensive headphones to work lol.
Actually maybe the headphone makers themselves do an adapter? Might need to look into that.
Booomber said:
I found out that can't even use your SE Arc headphones on the SXS. Not that it matter much since you get some new headphones in the box. But I found it strange that a sony product can't be used with this new phone.
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Heavily discussed already. With the Xperia S, Sony is using the same CTIA standard as the iPhone, HTC phones, etc. The Arc still used the OMTP plug.
hpsauce37 said:
One of the things that really annoyed me about my previous SE phone was the fact that i could not use my Klipsch x10i headphones with it. Having spent a considerable amount of money on them for when i had an iphone and then having moved over to SE i was amazed to find that they would not work with it.
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Not sure if it's a matter of impedance, but the Etymotics that I bought for the iPhone work perfectly with the Xperia S.
Try this: As you plug in your Klipsch, hold down the "answer" button.
I have standard AKG earphones what work just fine with the phone, also sennheiser HD 485 works just fine - tested a moment ago. Maybe theres a broken jack socket in OP's phone ?
Every earphones with 3 pin jack plug will work. The problem is with headsets (mic + earphones) with 4 pin jack plug.
Hmm interesting
Using my denon ach 360s now as I was having the issue with the kplisch but going to give another try as I assumed after not working the first time it was just down to the same problem I had on my arc.
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After trying various combinations of pressing the buttons while inserting the jack they now work
Not sure which combination did it but at least I know they will work which is fantastic news. I've never used the remote on the headset so don't really know what they do and which would be the answer button but hey I'm just happy they work. Thanks
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I emailed them and got this response,
"Dear Chris,
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
Unfortunately Sony Xperia do not test our products with other manufacturer’s devices and so we can not confirm your Sony Xperia S is fully compatible with third party headphones.
We Appologise for any inconvenience caused.
For the latest news, information and product support please visit www.sonymobile.com.
If you require any further assistance then please do not hesitate to respond to this email or call our customer support on 08705 237 237. Should you choose to contact us via an alternative channel, one of our agents will request a unique field from you and would suggest providing your Email address.
Please be aware that should you not respond within 5 days of this email your query will be automatically closed. Any further communications will not reach our support and a new query will need to be raised.
Kind Regards,
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Every earphones with 3 pin jack plug will work. The problem is with headsets (mic + earphones) with 4 pin jack plug.
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Yup, I use the 4-pin jack plug as i use the in-line mic.
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to know what app controls headset detection in the Jellybean versions of Xperia P firmware because I've noticed that the new update doesn't let you use other CTIA headsets (like the Apple ones) even though they use the same standard.
In the ICS firmware, you can plug in Apple earphones, a pop up comes up notifying you that the mic and buttons won't work but you get normal output to the earphones. The only thing is that the buttons and microphone don't work, and this is fine for listening to music.
In the JB firmware, you plug in Apple earphones and the same pop up comes up but this time the audio output is still played through the speakers rather than the earphones.
I wanted help on how to force JB to play audio though earphones that we know work with the Xperia P.
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I remember reading something ages ago about holding something down while plugging in. Like volume up or down. Just really can't remember now :-S
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Ben36 said:
I remember reading something ages ago about holding something down while plugging in. Like volume up or down. Just really can't remember now :-S
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Thank you!
Holding EITHER volume button down when plugging in and it detects.
WizaJ said:
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Holding EITHER volume button down when plugging in and it detects.
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Dont worked here... any other solution?
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WizaJ said:
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Holding EITHER volume button down when plugging in and it detects.
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Woop!
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Dont worked here... any other solution?
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Just to clarify, are you holding the volume button on the headset or the phone? because you're supposed to hold the headset volume button to make it detect. Tried on stock, it works too
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Just to clarify, are you holding the volume button on the headset or the phone? because you're supposed to hold the headset volume button to make it detect. Tried on stock, it works too
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still doesn't work.
janielus said:
still doesn't work.
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You're on Xperia P as well?
Which kind of Apple earphones are you using? (replacement types, original stock iPod, original stock iPhone etc?)
WizaJ said:
You're on Xperia P as well?
Which kind of Apple earphones are you using? (replacement types, original stock iPod, original stock iPhone etc?)
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yes xperia p. ever since i updated to the new firmware it's been like that. there's no problem with it with the initial jelly bean update.
i use apple earpods, replacement ones.
janielus said:
yes xperia p. ever since i updated to the new firmware it's been like that. there's no problem with it with the initial jelly bean update.
i use apple earpods, replacement ones.
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May be an issue with the newest JB then. Will test once a custom version is out for my ROM and report.
I tried my friends original iPhone 5 earpods and they worked with my phone.
In the meanwhile, you could force the earphones to work with your phone by connecting the earphones to a stereo 3.5mm splitter jack and connecting the splitter to the phone.
The phone will detect them since there's no third channel for the mic/buttons. You can easily find them at any large electronics store and I'd suggest you get one with a thin enough connector if your phone is in a protective case.
I plugged the jack in holding the call button. Worked on my P.
But I have to do that all the time I plug the headphone in.
Volume down
I had the same problem with me Beats Solo HD
Holding down the volume down button of the cable helped
I'm Using XGo
I think it'll work for any other device
if volume down doesn't work just plug in the headphones while holding down any other button
i never plug in any headphones before since i bought my z2 but now when i plug the sony earphones in, the normal type one.
It doesnt detect and its not working?
did i miss something here?
i already checked other under the output option.
i hope its not broken :l
Ps : i already tried mutiple headphones ,rebooting the phone, doesnt work as well.
I have the same problem since i updated to 402! Before i updated it worked fine!
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oh so its the fw issue. Z, wish i had tested the jack before updated to 402. to see if it was working before
anyone else having the same issue?
Try changing the settings in Sound/Audio Accessories
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The earphone work on my computer.
I have this problem too, changing the settings in Sound/Audio Accessories didn't work for me.
Same issue here tho, my beats by dre Mixr headphones not working on my Z2. Maybe it would be fixed soon.
I had the same issue but after i plugged them in and out a couple of times then it worked
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o.o i tried plug in again just now and it works now. HOw weird anyway thanks again for your input guys, I thought i had to return it back to the centre
Z2 Not detecting headset.
Hi to all.. this is my experience.
I have updated to latest Australian Generic SW,,, when I encounter the same problem... Very weird...
Works intermittent with Monster Inspiration in ear, with remote control, meaning that if I unplug them it will stop working, then plug them back in and no go,,,, uhmmmm..
What worked for me was: Plug them in then if not detected hit power button and hold for 3 secs,, let it go and voila..!!!,,
Problem relates to "Smart Connect", I guess that a sw upgrade will correct this problem as well as low volume problem....
Hope it works for you guys...
Comparability issues with TRRS
I think The problem is comparability issues with TRRS earphones
I discovered my Z2 only responds to the TRS connector, but doesn't respond to TRRS.
I'm trying to use my Samsung earphones on my z2 but the music is playing through the earphones and the phone at the same time, but they work perfectly on any other phone, any suggestions please
XXXOmnicronXXX said:
I think The problem is comparability issues with TRRS earphones
I discovered my Z2 only responds to the TRS connector, but doesn't respond to TRRS.
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Thanks, dude ... it totally cleared the same problem i got on my Z2. I'm gonna try the splitter for convert the TRRS to TRS.
Hello all! I had a problem with headphonejack also, tried all the methods i found on the internetz and nothing was helping. I allmost send my phone to a repair center but started digging hedphonejack with a toothpick this morning. And there it was, this large clump of pocketfuzz that came out of it. Tried headphones again and everything worked perfectly. So guys make sure you dont have any garbage on the jack before sending your phone to repaircenter
Thank you so much! Worked for me after trying everything else!
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Hi to all.. this is my experience.
I have updated to latest Australian Generic SW,,, when I encounter the same problem... Very weird...
Works intermittent with Monster Inspiration in ear, with remote control, meaning that if I unplug them it will stop working, then plug them back in and no go,,,, uhmmmm..
What worked for me was: Plug them in then if not detected hit power button and hold for 3 secs,, let it go and voila..!!!,,
Problem relates to "Smart Connect", I guess that a sw upgrade will correct this problem as well as low volume problem....
Hope it works for you guys...
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Thank you for this!
I had the problem and this worked, I thought I'd have to get my z2 to service repairman to replace the jack...
This worked even though flashing different rom / kernel did not!
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To my chagrin, my new Xiaomi Piston earbuds, likely the best value earbuds in recent memory, do not work with my Z2 because it (stupidly) uses the CTIA jack rather than the conventional jack. Can anyone recommend a set of earbuds with 3-button control that works with the Z2? Thanks!
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To my chagrin, my new Xiaomi Piston earbuds, likely the best value earbuds in recent memory, do not work with my Z2 because it (stupidly) uses the CTIA jack rather than the conventional jack. Can anyone recommend a set of earbuds with 3-button control that works with the Z2? Thanks!
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You can still use your Xiaomi Piston earphones with Sony Xperia Z2. But you need a CTIA to OMTP adapter. Or you can press and hold mic button on Xiaomi Piston. Because that makes a short circuit and you can use it then. But the buttons won't work.
So, long story short, you need a CTIA to OMTP adapter.
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You can still use your Xiaomi Piston earphones with Sony Xperia Z2. But you need a CTIA to OMTP adapter. Or you can press and hold mic button on Xiaomi Piston. Because that makes a short circuit and you can use it then. But the buttons won't work.
So, long story short, you need a CTIA to OMTP adapter.
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Thanks. I know I can get audio functionality with the adapter but the buttons still won't work. I'm looking for a 3-button headset that is fully compatible with the Z2.
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Thanks. I know I can get audio functionality with the adapter but the buttons still won't work. I'm looking for a 3-button headset that is fully compatible with the Z2.
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Xiaomi Piston is supposed to be fully compatible with the Z2, using CTIA to OMTP adapter. :good:
V4LKyR said:
Xiaomi Piston is supposed to be fully compatible with the Z2, using CTIA to OMTP adapter. :good:
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Can anyone confirm this? thx!
Lolento said:
Can anyone confirm this? thx!
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It's not true. The audio will work with the adapter, but the buttons are still largely useless. There's a Xiaomi Pistons thread over at Head Fi about the Pistons that goes into this.
AJays Fives work great with the Z2
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AJays Fives work great with the Z2
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even the volume buttons? :fingers-crossed:
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even the volume buttons? :fingers-crossed:
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Yep. The volume buttons work just fine.
I've been using the Sony Smart Headset (has the traditional 3 buttons + smartkey button / control which you can assign whatever app or action you want,.... i have mines set to Google Now)
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I've been using the Sony Smart Headset (has the traditional 3 buttons + smartkey button / control which you can assign whatever app or action you want,.... i have mines set to Google Now)
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May I ask where you bought them?
It seems very difficult to buy. But in terms of usefulness and compatibility with the XZ2 it seems perfect for me.
i got mine's from Amazon like 2 years ago,.. but yeah they're getting pretty hard to find now,.... Sony website say's its on backorder,...
there's a seller on Amazon (Blue Point) that still sells it but i think they only have a handful of the item
here's the link http://www.amazon.com/Sony-1262-333...1409025684&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+smart+headset
The Xiaomi Pistons work perfect with the new. 167 update!
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Sequenzed said:
The Xiaomi Pistons work perfect with the new. 167 update!
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Really! I have piston 2 and really want to go ahead with the purchase but not sure If I would be able to use Z2! Are you sure?
Why don't you use Sony's earphone? Such as MH1C that has 4 button control or NC31EM for Noise Canceling.
y2k2r2d2 said:
Really! I have piston 2 and really want to go ahead with the purchase but not sure If I would be able to use Z2! Are you sure?
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Yep. All the buttons and mic work but with the latest update only.
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RyTekk said:
Why don't you use Sony's earphone? Such as MH1C that has 4 button control or NC31EM for Noise Canceling.
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Those may not be bundled with z2, Since pistons 2 are already that good, I want to use it instead.
my friend bought pistons in india from flipkart online shop and i have a z2 updated to latest version. and they worked perfectly fine with all the buttons working properly. when i bought earlier they were not working when i had 4.4.2 FW.
Simply install the app called soundabout to activate the output on the headphones.
This way you can use every headset you want.
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my friend bought pistons in india from flipkart online shop and i have a z2 updated to latest version. and they worked perfectly fine with all the buttons working properly. when i bought earlier they were not working when i had 4.4.2 FW.
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thanks for the positive review just ordered pistons
Update the Xiaomi pistons work perfect with the Z2 and they sound great as well...all button controls work....thx
Hello friends,
I recently bought an Xperia Z2 Tablet wich I love but there are sound issues I think :
When I plug my Sony headphones + mic everything works great. But when I plug in others headsets with mic such as Xiaomi Piston they are not recognised and sound still comes out from the speakers. (Everything is fine on my computer & Xperia Z then it is not a headphone problem).
I read it had been fixed on a previous update by Sony but I'm on the last one possible : 17.1.1.A.0.402 and it is still buggy.
Is that normal/a known bug ?
Thank you !
Angeal Hewley said:
Hello friends,
I recently bought an Xperia Z2 Tablet wich I love but there are sound issues I think :
When I plug my Sony headphones + mic everything works great. But when I plug in others headsets with mic such as Xiaomi Piston they are not recognised and sound still comes out from the speakers. (Everything is fine on my computer & Xperia Z then it is not a headphone problem).
I read it had been fixed on a previous update by Sony but I'm on the last one possible : 17.1.1.A.0.402 and it is still buggy.
Is that normal/a known bug ?
Thank you !
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I have never experienced problems with headphones, it must be something to do with the new ac jacks, I had an xperia s three years ago with a similar problem, I have to either hold vol up or vol down while connecting the headphone for it to be recognised.... Maybe your solution is something similar
I have tried more headphones with mic & they are now working, even the previous ones which did not are now all ok. But Xiaomi headphones are still not playing the music, may be it will come someday...
I tried to plug with the volume key as you said but nothing happened. Thanks for the reply.
For the ones with the same problem : I used a bit soundabout (find it on play store), may be it triggered something I don't know...
One last thing which I have heard about is plug in your headphones then hold down the power button for a few secs worth a try
meteor999 said:
One last thing which I have heard about is plug in your headphones then hold down the power button for a few secs worth a try
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Tried it but it's done nothing
That's fine I'll let it just the way it is & plug other headphones instead, thanks again for your help !
For what it's worth, I'm also experiencing problems with this audio jack unique to the noise cancelling headset, the sound will only come from the left ear bud unless you wiggle the headphones inside the audio jack.
I know it's not the same issue you're experiencing but I defiantly think the 5 pin 3.5mm audio jack is to blame.