[Q] Using tablet as a regular phone - Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti

Could someone please confirm whether the tablet can or cannot be used as a hold-it-to-the-ear phone? Online reviews and specs seem to differ on this. Does it actually have a microphone and an ear-volume speaker in the correct places to be used as a phone held against the ear, or does it only have telephony via either loudspeaker or headset? I want to purchase one, but this is a dealbreaker for me. Many thanks.

Aidan Bell said:
Could someone please confirm whether the tablet can or cannot be used as a hold-it-to-the-ear phone? Online reviews and specs seem to differ on this. Does it actually have a microphone and an ear-volume speaker in the correct places to be used as a phone held against the ear, or does it only have telephony via either loudspeaker or headset? I want to purchase one, but this is a dealbreaker for me. Many thanks.
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It has the gsm voice radio but not the earpiece. You can use bluetooth or speaker but its just not meant to hold to your face. Although, I gotta say, I have a samsung 8 inch tablet with phone capabilities and I never used the earpiece. When I was in public it was too embarrasing to do that and at home I would use speaker. Of course most of the time I have bluetooth headphones/headset around so thats what I use. I have these 30 dollar plantronics tiny earpieces that last for 11 hours. I use for Podcasts, audiobooks, movies, music and... phone calls, always have one on me.

Many thanks for clearing that up for me. What a shame, though. I was on the verge of buying one, but I really would need to be able to use it as a regular phone (I must admit I would have no embarrassment holding it to my ear in public!). I thought I'd finally found myself an 8-inch phone, oh well.

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8525 and Jabra BT8010

Does anyone have this combination? Do the phone and headset play well together?
Thanks!
lantern20 said:
Does anyone have this combination? Do the phone and headset play well together?
Thanks!
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I'm also looking for the same answer.... the search for the best business and play BT headset is never-ending.....
Too bad it doesn't seem as if anyone is using this combination.
lantern20 said:
Too bad it doesn't seem as if anyone is using this combination.
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i guess its a sign to stay away from it LOL.... i guess i'm going to go with the SE ones... even though i might be asking for trouble with all the problems people are having with it..... i figure the all powerful new ROM update will fix alot of the AD2P problems....
I posted my impressions with my TyTN in this thread
http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=8478137&postcount=11
Possible the headset may have been faulty but I will wait till it is available from a B&M store before trying again. Got it from store.treocentral.com
efjay said:
I posted my impressions with my TyTN in this thread
http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=8478137&postcount=11
Possible the headset may have been faulty but I will wait till it is available from a B&M store before trying again. Got it from store.treocentral.com
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The problems you have are all tytn specific and have been experienced by everyone with various different headsets. Please read the A2DP threads and the ms-voice 1.6 threads.
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The problems you have are all tytn specific and have been experienced by everyone with various different headsets. Please read the A2DP threads and the ms-voice 1.6 threads.
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I had, and still have no problems with my Nokia HS-12W headset initiating MS VC 1.6 or using A2DP, so clearly the Jabra is at fault. Added to which the headset would not power on after a charge seems to indicate the headset was faulty. Maybe you should read what I actually posted before dispensing advice.
I did read what you said, and it seemed to me that it was all items that i've read before on the other posts. Sorry.
Are you getting a replacement for the Jabra? I'm also interested in the BT8010.
I have been using the BT-8010 without any problems for the past 2 weeks with the Cingular 8525. I can use VC 1.6 to iniate calls and can also use the stereo function with the A2DP fix. Overall, voice quality is excellent though the stereo sound is only OK. Prior to the BT8010, I had the BT8000, but this was way too big and heavy. I selected this model primarily because I can use it to make/receive calls (30 number memory, called ID) without having to remove my phone from my case.
As an added plus, I also use the BT8010 with my computer and can communicate through SKYPE w/o any problems and with excellent voice quality on both ends.
Overall, I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it.
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I have been using the BT-8010 without any problems for the past 2 weeks with the Cingular 8525. I can use VC 1.6 to iniate calls and can also use the stereo function with the A2DP fix. Overall, voice quality is excellent though the stereo sound is only OK. Prior to the BT8010, I had the BT8000, but this was way too big and heavy. I selected this model primarily because I can use it to make/receive calls (30 number memory, called ID) without having to remove my phone from my case.
As an added plus, I also use the BT8010 with my computer and can communicate through SKYPE w/o any problems and with excellent voice quality on both ends.
Overall, I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it.
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thanks for your feedback! how comfortable is it in your ear? the two ear pieces together make it look a little bulky... how does it look? does it look silly when you're walking on the street? i would also wear this while i'm skiing... is it durable??
The BT8010 is very comfortable to wear and is fairly lightweight. Honestly, I only use the one main piece most of the time (80%) and attach the second smaller piece when making skype calls on my pc/listening to audible. The BT8010 holds fairly steady on the ear when walking around and I feel secure wearing it. With both pieces attached, the BT-8010 still feels comfortable and I sometimes forget that I have it on. Overall, the BT8010 seems very durable, the software can be upgraded, and it comes with a 2yr warranty from Jabra.
From my experience, it's an excellent unit.
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and can also use the stereo function with the A2DP fix.
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What A2DP fix are you referring to?
I just decided to go with the BT8010 for my 8528 and am having some problems. I am having difficulty initiating calls from the headset, it usually seems to be in music mode. Also, when I sometimes do go to initiate the call, it does initiate voice dial, but does not give the indicator beep for when I should speak. I am using the Cyberon Voice Speed Dial that came with the 8525. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks
Maybe try MS Voice Commander 1.6 ?
I don't think that would work either. Half of the time, my voice dialing would not go through and the connection would not be maintained between the BT8010 and the 8525. Doesn't matter anyway. I got tired of trying to figure it out. I returned it and am going to look for a simple BT earpiece that will connect easily, hopefully stay connected and will allow me to use voicedialing. That is what I mainly need it for. I thought that with the stereo BT it would be good for streaming music, but that didn't work very well. I'm not sure where my problems were coming from, but I think it was a combination of both the BT8010 and my 8525. I would have to give that combination a thumbs down, but that was just my experience.
Its too bad you were having problems.
After 2 days this headset is nothing short of awesome for me. I use WM6 so that may be why it works better but so far I haven't had any problems.
I did a mini review in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302202

What is the best bluetooth earpiece?

Hello,
Any recommendations on the best bluetooth unit for the tytn? I would also like to pair it with another phone sometimes, if that makes a difference.
I'm only looking at using it for voice calls and skype...don't care about music playback, etc...
Thanks,
LIP
I use the Jabra Jx10.
It works great and is easy to switch to anther phone (just turn off the last phone used and it auto connects to the next phone it was paired with). Might be an easier way, but this does work.
Only negative I have with all bluetooth is I can hear the hiss sound very well. But I have that problem with all bluetooth. Friend of mine has the exact same phone and bluetooth and he can't hear the hiss at all. But then again I think he must be going death.
My next bluetooth to try is the jawbone. Once it comes out in black.
My BT headset
I've got the Plantronics Discovery 645. Overall, I'd say it's very good. Great sound, people tell me I sound good, pretty good range, etc. I generally keep it on the lowest volume level, and that's just loud enough for me.
My only complaints are:
1. Whenever I answer using the BT headset button, it takes about 1-2 seconds for the audio stream to fully kick in. (That could be a BT thing, not just this headset.) But occasionally my TyTn's BT is off (I've noticed that it sometimes turns off overnight...still trying to figure out why), and when I try to answer using the BT headset button, I end up waiting about 3 seconds before I notice that there's something wrong. Then it's a mad scramble to get my TyTn out of the holster and answer manually.
2. The soft-gel earpiece, although soft and comfy, isn't a perfect fit for my ear. After putting it in and adjusting it, if I move my head just a little too fast, it will start to come loose to the point where I need to push it back in. I end up fiddling with it to find the "snug" point where it's secure enough to stay in. (Yeah I could use the little wire whip to hook over my ear, but I wear glasses, and that makes it uncomfortable.)
If this BT headset ever gives out (or my wife decides she wants it instead), I'll be checking out other BT headsets. Until then, it's good enough for the price.
So far I had more than 20 BT units. My latest one is simply the best.
Sony-Ericsson IV835. See this link for more info:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=global&lc=en&ver=4001&template=pp4_1_1&zone=pp&lm=pp4_1&pid=10417
does it (the Sony-Ericsson IV835) just hang in your ear or is there a clip?
i use the jx10. its great
warmkiwi99 said:
does it (the Sony-Ericsson IV835) just hang in your ear or is there a clip?
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No clip. but not like similar units with no clip, this one if very comfortable. You get in the box 3 sizes of ear/gel adapters. try and see which one fits you most and there you go.
jawbone
Get one of the new jawbones. It blows everything else away. I have owned every headset mentioned here and returned them all within 30 days.. and with disappointment. I have been able to carry on a conversation without raising my voice in a convertible with the top down (windows up) at triiple digit speeds. It is the only headset that has been reasonably quiet on the other end enough that the person is willing to chat with me. THe buttons take some getting used to, and so does the fit wih all the included options. Try them out until you are sure it fits snugly.
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Get one of the new jawbones. It blows everything else away. I have owned every headset mentioned here and returned them all within 30 days.. and with disappointment. I have been able to carry on a conversation without raising my voice in a convertible with the top down (windows up) at triiple digit speeds. It is the only headset that has been reasonably quiet on the other end enough that the person is willing to chat with me. THe buttons take some getting used to, and so does the fit wih all the included options. Try them out until you are sure it fits snugly.
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I second your opinion. I love my jawbone. I can talk to anyone 2 inches away from my washing machine, and they can't even hear it when it's running. Truly amazing. Check it out at www.jawbone.com.
I just got back to work with a brand new HBH-IV835 and I have to say it's dissapointing.
The sound from the speaker is a bit muffled, like it's missing treble. Other end complains that my sound gets also muffled under noisier environments (Computer room).
Other complaints are the loysy answer/reject button, and no way to change the volume.
When the battery runs low, the earpiece won't alert the user in anyway (or not that I've heard) but just dies silently leaving you wonder what the hell happened.
On the plus sides, it sits comfy in the ear and it's light and looks cool.
Verdict: I'm gonna test drive this over the weekend and prolly take it back to the store and try Jabra JX10 instead. The sound quality is just lame.
I use the Sony Ericsson DS970 and find it great.
It wasn't without tirals and tribulations though as it was originally rubbish and I was quite disapointed.
I searched the forums and found that a hwhole host of bright people had made patches for the issues that work for most headsets.
To start I downloaded and installed the fit4cat tweaker (Now 2.0) which has boosted the audio quality and done a load of other funky things to my phone so that application is a must! for the Hermes.
l also downloaded a cab from somewhere called A2DPfix.CAB which stopped the skipping.(Yes.. it seems you need both)
THere is also another patch called bluetooth Voice command.cab that stops the Hemes occasionally outputing the audio to the phone rather than the headset and stops the voice command talking over your conversation.
Is there anything left that could be fixed?? Yes.. there are still no tags for numbers from the phone but I can live with that. And sometimes the phone behaves a little slow when reading mail whilst listening to music and its downloading something. but thats ok for me.
All these patches are available if you read the forums and take in what has been said so you can find them.
using a plantronics 510, works great for me.
Jawbone -- thirded
Jawbone is the best, for sure. I've had about 5 of them. Never returned them. They are just sitting around somewhere (gave a couple away).
After raving about mine, all of the fellows in the office are getting them. They're that good. It's the only BT earpiece that my girlfriend will let me talk to her on.
-Humber
Very good to hear. My jawbone gets here monday so I will post a review as well.
HHumbert said:
Jawbone is the best, for sure. I've had about 5 of them. Never returned them. They are just sitting around somewhere (gave a couple away).
After raving about mine, all of the fellows in the office are getting them. They're that good. It's the only BT earpiece that my girlfriend will let me talk to her on.
-Humber
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Can you send one my way? Can't get them in the UK
Quilliam said:
Very good to hear. My jawbone gets here monday so I will post a review as well.
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Please post in detail about compatibility and functionality. My current headset the flamingo really BLOWS with the 8525. My Jawbone is coming on Friday and I am planning on doing a hard reset for the arrival.
MSVC over BT has been a total disaster. Now I just want BT that works.
Jabra BTV 500
Hey,
I use the Jabra BTV 500V (Vibration).
Very long use, good work with my TYTN.
Best I have ever used (Checked BTV 250, Nokia, Plantrónics)
Oliver
JAWBONE REVIEW
So here is my short review of the Jawbone (Bluetooth) based off only a few hours of testing. Look for an edit if things change.
First of all... this is the best presented Bluetooth I have ever received. Just wait until you open the box, it almost makes you want to take a picture.
But that's just fluff now the real stuff.
Calls are noticeable better on my end.
The Bluetooth hiss is almost gone for me, and I imagine most would say non exist at all.
Noise Shield seems to work well. I turned on my bathroom fan and shower as a "loudness" test then called my wife. She could not hear the fan at all, and could only hear a slight static from the tub running. (which is very loud).
Outgoing calls seem to be the same as my Jabra JX10. At least to my wife. I think it sounds better when I had some one call me on my new jawbone.
It fits very well. I have trouble with some ear loops and ear buds on other Bluetooth I have tried, but they provide you with enough to get a near perfect fit. I can wear it without the ear loop like my JX10 with only minimal fear of it falling out.
I do not use voice command so I cannot rate.
I do use voice dial and so far it has not had any trouble in a variety of noise levels (further testing needs to be done for me to feel comfortable on this, but it is at least as good as the JX10).
It does not call back someone when double clicking (like it should on some phones) I love this as I store it in my pocket and am prone to clicking the button by mistake.
It rings faster than my phone rings. Meaning that I can hear it in my ear before it ever rings out loud on my phone.
Pressing the phone answer key auto connects to the jawbone. I can live with this, but I personally would like it not to auto answer... I mean normally if I hit the green talk button on my phone it is because I can't find my Bluetooth so I would rather talk on the phone and not it.
It is noticeable larger than the jx10. Which see my last part about loosing my Bluetooth is not necessarily such a bad thing. however it is very light not light enough to drop it by mistake, but light enough to wear on your ear for a long time. (Although IMHO you should not wear it on your ear all day long, the borg look is just not in. but this is just my editorial opinion.)
The manual says it is Bluetooth 1.2 complaint. So I am not sure if it is really a Bluetooth 2.0 that happens to work down to 1.2
Despite that I can still reach the same range as my JX10 (which I am pretty sure is 2.0).
It comes with an AC charger and a USB cord. (USB plus into AC charger so you can charge either way). The Manual it comes with is top notch.
OVERALL: I like this Bluetooth. If my opinion changes I will post it. Sound is the best I have used on incoming and ties for outgoing with my JX10. And I have used about 6 different BT over the past 2 years. It looks good and feels good.
Oh and for all you who hate the flashing blue light... this one is a much less annoying dim white.
Q
sounds great, too bad we cannot get them here in Australia.
Might have to Ebay it....
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Can you send one my way? Can't get them in the UK
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D'oh! I realize that I wrote my previous post a little ambiguously... I had 5 other BT headsets, and they're all just sitting around.
I only have one Jawbone, sorry :-( There's a guy selling them on ebay...
-Humbert

BT stereo headset

After I got my Tilt 2, I was looking for something wireless for listening to music (I Might)
I was thinking having Jawbone prime as my car bt device.
Looked and searched through the internet, nothing was reasonable price and suitable for working out / treadmill until I ran into this.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5008646&sku=M151-2514
Its motorla, but a few reviews on the internet looks good. Not sure how well it will work on the rhodium phones. Anyone got any ideas.
Site is Canadian, but I'm sure there are alot of US sites.
I use the s305 with my ATT tp2 with energyrom, and it works fine. The incoming call quality is nice and loud, and people on the other end report that they can hear my clearly, but ofcourse its nowhere near as clear as my jawbone 2 in the outgoing department. The volume is pretty decent, with the phone on 100% volume in both system and pocketplayer, i can leave the s305 at about 50% volume and still be able to get enough volume to drown out a moderately filled starbucks.
65 dollars seems a bit steep though, i bought it locally at a fry's for 50, and prior to that i saw it even cheaper still online, i just couldn't wait for delivery as i was going on a trip and needed a replacement for my plantronics 855, which had better noise isolation but the incoming calls had my voice in it as an echo, and in-ear solutions sometimes is a hit or miss in fitment....in my case it was a miss.
I recommend the s305's if you prefer to still be able to hear around you, i use these when i'm cycling so i can still hear my surroundings.
I should also mention that since A2DP and headset are two different profiles, you can pair your jawbone for headset (its the only profile it supports) and deselect headset but leave bt stereo checked for the s305 and they will not conflict with each other even if they're both on simultaneously. The s305 also supports multiple connections simultaneously so if you happen to have a seperate bt stereo source (i use a samsung p2 as a dedicated mp3 player to save on my phone's power sometimes) you can pair the s305 to both and have them both be connected at the same time, and it will switch from one mode to the other if a call comes in and switch back when the call ends.
i have a nokia bluetooth headset which i think is brilliant. i dont listen to music on my tp2 but always use it with my nokia e51. it should work fine witht he tp2 aswell.
its the nokia bh103 Link
i use it for sat nav + music on the same phone at the same time while riding my bicycle and its great.
hth
aichemist said:
After I got my Tilt 2, I was looking for something wireless for listening to music (I Might)
I was thinking having Jawbone prime as my car bt device.
Looked and searched through the internet, nothing was reasonable price and suitable for working out / treadmill until I ran into this.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5008646&sku=M151-2514
Its motorla, but a few reviews on the internet looks good. Not sure how well it will work on the rhodium phones. Anyone got any ideas.
Site is Canadian, but I'm sure there are alot of US sites.
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I use the moto s9 with my tilt2 and with my iPhone and have great results for both.
I bought the white ones fro from here
http://www.n1wireless.com/Products-Bluetooth_Stereo_Headset.html
good luck
peace P

Sony Smart Wireless Headset?

has anyone got one of these? I was looking into getting a headset or headphones that operate like the apple headphones with the mic whilst someone calls or acting a means of listening to music. See this, looks cold, but not sure you can use it to speak to someone whilst the phone is in your pocket.
the tsettu
i think its just a bluetooth device that you plug your standard headset/headphones that came with your phone, i think the bluetooth device comes with headphones with the mic attatched anyway
Get MW600, I've got one and it works brilliantly
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has anyone got one of these? I was looking into getting a headset or headphones that operate like the apple headphones with the mic whilst someone calls or acting a means of listening to music. See this, looks cold, but not sure you can use it to speak to someone whilst the phone is in your pocket.
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That's how all headsets with a mic work, ever since they first came out in the old days. "that operate like the apple headphones" makes it sound like Apple invented this, which they did not. They were about 10 years late to the party.
I find the bluetooth headsets are great, like the MW600. Great sound, no wire dangling into your pocket, works great for calls.
I got these with my phone for free, Its not he livesound ones though its just smart headset and the first time i used it compared to my 30 quid soundmagics it was ok, but once you let it burn in like all other headphones it improves dramatically, and the sound quality and bass improved and found its nearly as good as my 30 quid soundmagics.

Perplexed

Man: I purchased the first Gear Watch when it first came out. Loved the watch and the only reason why I purchased the Gear S yesterday was becasue I have always been disappointed with the speaker volume on calls. This has always been a gripe of the owners of the first gear and so I just knew Samsung would boost the volume of their latest iteration. Well I've been using the Gear S and the speaker volume on the calls is just as low (terrible) as the Gear 1.
I find it curious when everyone else discusses this watch they talk about everything but the call volume on phone calls/ Well I guess I am the only one buying the watch to actually use the phone feature. I will be taking it back and going back to the Gear 1. Might as well because the speakerphone is exactly the same with me saving $349.
Any one else experiencing this same low volume problem. Also, for Gear 2 the XDA folks came out with mods to boost the volume. Do you think you guys will be doing the same thing or volume boost mod for the Gear S. If so I will keep the watch because I absolutely love the watch
Personally I don't want to use the included speaker. What do you expect from a device this size?
Please just get a bluetooth headset to go with it.
I'm very satisfied with my Jabra Tag.
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For the poster who suggested I use a bluetooth headset with the watch, I want to say thanks so much for the guidance. Tho it still leaves me baffled. I mean I spent $345 for this watch and I guess Samsung expects me to spent $100 to $150 more for a bluetooth headset to make the phone application useable. WoW, this is getting really expensive. Now I will be walking around with a phone, a smartwatch and a bluetooth headset. Now that is being a real techie.
The poster also wrote what kind of speaker output would I expect from such a small device. Well, some of the off brand, under $80 smartwatches are just as small and the speaker output is almost double that of Samsung's. I mean let's be honest here. You can get an off brand watch to give you notifications and calls just like the Samsung watch. You pay four times the amount for a premuim watch from Samsung expecting dynamic features that far surpass the off brand watches. But I am not seeing that, and this is coming from a person whose phones are samsung as well as my tablet and smartwatches. Just getting a little frustrated.
One last point. From the other threads it is my understanding that all incoming calls are automatically routed to the speaker, Meaning that every time you get a call you have to search out the watch and route the call to your headset. This may not be the case but if it is, it suggests to me that Samsung factored the speakerphone into the call application.
Any way, after all of the negative publicity that Samsung got over the poor speaker volume in the GEar 1 I would have thought they would have increased the volume of the Gear S, at least somewhat.
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Man: I purchased the first Gear Watch when it first came out. Loved the watch and the only reason why I purchased the Gear S yesterday was becasue I have always been disappointed with the speaker volume on calls. This has always been a gripe of the owners of the first gear and so I just knew Samsung would boost the volume of their latest iteration. Well I've been using the Gear S and the speaker volume on the calls is just as low (terrible) as the Gear 1.
I find it curious when everyone else discusses this watch they talk about everything but the call volume on phone calls/ Well I guess I am the only one buying the watch to actually use the phone feature. I will be taking it back and going back to the Gear 1. Might as well because the speakerphone is exactly the same with me saving $349.
Any one else experiencing this same low volume problem. Also, for Gear 2 the XDA folks came out with mods to boost the volume. Do you think you guys will be doing the same thing or volume boost mod for the Gear S. If so I will keep the watch because I absolutely love the watch
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You'll probably want to contact the developer of the volume booster app for the Gear 2. It isn't that hard to port over to the Gear S unless it was a root app.
As for me, the volume seems fine with me. I don't think it's for using in crowded places but when I'm in the car or at home, it works for me.
For what it is worth, when I wore my gear s a little on the snug side I found the speaker volume a bit "concerning". When I loosened the watch strap up one notch it made a huge difference in the speaker volume.
I don't find the volume on mine low. I only had my first conversation over speakerphone, when I activated my SIM card, and both sides could hear just fine. Mine is not super snug, and I wonder if hairy wrists could affect volume? (I don't know where the speaker is, but just a thought)
I use my LG Tone+ headset with all my devices, so I never tried the speaker out again for calls.
Having same problem with volume, have to put watch near ear to hear clearly. strangely, the first day it was fairly loud, but once I loaded all my apps and settings, etc,volume dropped. Don't know the connection, but just putting it out there.
Also, have no interest in Bluetoothheadset on top of watch. Even though I own several
I'm half deaf, and I have no issue with the volume. Can hear phone or even music quite well.
This might help, go to settings, sound, volume and max out each setting my volume is
Back to normal. I turned call volume all the way ,but something had put system volume at half, turning up fixed the issue.
I find the speaker on this quite impressive. Plenty loud enough when I was at home testing with music and calls.
Honestly I would have to wonder "why" anyone would choose to NOT use this with a bluetooth headset....that would be akin to running amok in public with your phone on speaker all the time...and let me tell you there are people like that and it's very irritating to others around you.
Me I have my trusty LG 730 Tones around my neck all day, they are on and ready to go at a press of a button, the the battery life in these things are great!!
and just so you don't have to spend "$100 to $150" for a headset, best buy has the lg tone 730s on sale for $29.99 today (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-tone...D=1&siteID=Es5Ekr9eEBk-I.f8TnUcvzg3Wy13zWBz8A). enter code LGTONEDEAL at checkout .
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and just so you don't have to spend "$100 to $150" for a headset, best buy has the lg tone 730s on sale for $29.99 today (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-tone...D=1&siteID=Es5Ekr9eEBk-I.f8TnUcvzg3Wy13zWBz8A). enter code LGTONEDEAL at checkout .
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It's showing 39.99 for me after I put the promo in.
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It's showing 39.99 for me after I put the promo in.
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i see that. earlier today on techbargains it was $29.99. it has now either been updated or corrected to $39.99. you can get refurbished here for under $30.00 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/400674637771?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT):)
Srwilliams said:
Man: I purchased the first Gear Watch when it first came out. Loved the watch and the only reason why I purchased the Gear S yesterday was becasue I have always been disappointed with the speaker volume on calls. This has always been a gripe of the owners of the first gear and so I just knew Samsung would boost the volume of their latest iteration. Well I've been using the Gear S and the speaker volume on the calls is just as low (terrible) as the Gear 1.
I find it curious when everyone else discusses this watch they talk about everything but the call volume on phone calls/ Well I guess I am the only one buying the watch to actually use the phone feature. I will be taking it back and going back to the Gear 1. Might as well because the speakerphone is exactly the same with me saving $349.
Any one else experiencing this same low volume problem. Also, for Gear 2 the XDA folks came out with mods to boost the volume. Do you think you guys will be doing the same thing or volume boost mod for the Gear S. If so I will keep the watch because I absolutely love the watch
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The speaker is in the left side of the S. If you move your hand to the right the sound will "increase" in volume. The explanation is simple...'you're not using it right' ( if I remember well that's a classic explanation from a big, biggest tech brand)

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