The U11 will come with an active noise cancelling headphones. That's nice for listening on the air plane. But, if I watch movies or listen to music on a long flight, the phone may not have much juice left by the time I land. Is there anything that would allow charging and listening to headphones at the same time?
When you charge, use BT phones.
aviatordoc said:
When you charge, use BT phones.
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Not what I was asking...
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Not what I was asking...
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I understood the same thing... the only way to both listen to music/watch a movie and charge is to use Bluetooth headphones...
Noise Cancellation?
toiday said:
The U11 will come with an active noise cancelling headphones. That's nice for listening on the air plane. But, if I watch movies or listen to music on a long flight, the phone may not have much juice left by the time I land. Is there anything that would allow charging and listening to headphones at the same time?
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My impression, based on the HTC video, was that it's the microphones on the handset that receive the ambient sounds that are then cancelled out. If that is so would this not mean that any headphones connected would provide some noise cancelling capability (the function being carried out on the handset rather than the normal (in headset) method).
I understand that the HTC U11 headphones have mics on them and via the USB-C send that signal back to the phone for processing.
That's why the headphone replacement cost is still sub US$50.
It makes perfect sense and does away with the battery that usually come with ANC headphones. (http://us.akg.com/all-headphones/in-ear/N20+NC.html?dwvar_N20 NC_color=Black#start=1)
And apparently they are reporting now that the noise canceling function of the included headphones only works with this phone.
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And apparently they are reporting now that the noise canceling function of the included headphones only works with this phone.
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The headphones should work on any USB-C enabled phone (including the U Ultra), but the Noise Cancelling is a feature built into the U11.
You cant take it away from HTC to make available the U11 replacement headsets that support Active Noise Cancellation for under US$50.
The only other Smartphone that shipped with ANC headphones (in selected regions) was the Sony Xperia Z2 along with the Sony Digital Noise Cancelling Headset MDR-NC31EM that achieve similar benefits with the phone handling the ANC wizardy.
Side note, check this interesting Pocketnow story with S8 AKG headphones :http://pocketnow.com/2017/04/20/akg-galaxy-s8-premium-earbuds
Watch the video!
I found a solution for this. I was searching for USB C Hub and found some have pass through USB-C PD ports. There are different options in the hub. Some have HDMI output, Ethernet, SD card reader.... and they're expensive. I got one with just USB 3.1 ports for only $9.00 from Amazon. There problem is USB 3.1 ports are all Type A connectors. So, I have to get an USB 3.0 Type A Male to USB 3.1 Type C Female Converter Adapter, another $6.00 from Amazon. After that, I tested on the Google Pixel phone and the JBL Reflect Aware C Earphones. They work perfectly. The phone is charged in rapid mode and the headphones noice consolation works. Now, the hub and the adaptor is a little big and I will have to deal with it. it's not too bad when sitting still on the airplane seat. The more expensive hubs may be more compact.
toiday said:
I found a solution for this. I was searching for USB C Hub and found some have pass through USB-C PD ports. There are different options in the hub. Some have HDMI output, Ethernet, SD card reader.... and they're expensive. I got one with just USB 3.1 ports for only $9.00 from Amazon. There problem is USB 3.1 ports are all Type A connectors. So, I have to get an USB 3.0 Type A Male to USB 3.1 Type C Female Converter Adapter, another $6.00 from Amazon. After that, I tested on the Google Pixel phone and the JBL Reflect Aware C Earphones. They work perfectly. The phone is charged in rapid mode and the headphones noice consolation works. Now, the hub and the adaptor is a little big and I will have to deal with it. it's not too bad when sitting still on the airplane seat. The more expensive hubs may be more compact.
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So this let's u charge and listen to music? ?
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toiday said:
I found a solution for this. I was searching for USB C Hub and found some have pass through USB-C PD ports. There are different options in the hub. Some have HDMI output, Ethernet, SD card reader.... and they're expensive. I got one with just USB 3.1 ports for only $9.00 from Amazon. There problem is USB 3.1 ports are all Type A connectors. So, I have to get an USB 3.0 Type A Male to USB 3.1 Type C Female Converter Adapter, another $6.00 from Amazon. After that, I tested on the Google Pixel phone and the JBL Reflect Aware C Earphones. They work perfectly. The phone is charged in rapid mode and the headphones noice consolation works. Now, the hub and the adaptor is a little big and I will have to deal with it. it's not too bad when sitting still on the airplane seat. The more expensive hubs may be more compact.
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Could u link the ones u bought?
toiday said:
I found a solution for this. I was searching for USB C Hub and found some have pass through USB-C PD ports. There are different options in the hub. Some have HDMI output, Ethernet, SD card reader.... and they're expensive. I got one with just USB 3.1 ports for only $9.00 from Amazon. There problem is USB 3.1 ports are all Type A connectors. So, I have to get an USB 3.0 Type A Male to USB 3.1 Type C Female Converter Adapter, another $6.00 from Amazon. After that, I tested on the Google Pixel phone and the JBL Reflect Aware C Earphones. They work perfectly. The phone is charged in rapid mode and the headphones noice consolation works. Now, the hub and the adaptor is a little big and I will have to deal with it. it's not too bad when sitting still on the airplane seat. The more expensive hubs may be more compact.
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This sounds promising, but doesn't really tell you if the USonic headphones will work with U11 in a similar setup.
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So this let's u charge and listen to music?
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Could u link the ones u bought?
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This is the hub I tested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZONJ20/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Smaller hub (ordering): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B..._title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1UF68VVAYTLD5
Type A to Type C Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M7Q42QV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The headphones: JBL Reflect Aware C Earphones. $200 at HTC but I paid $50 from A4C.com last month.
The smaller one doesn't work (link below). The charge shows up as "Charge slowly" or just "Charge" without "Rapid" after unplug/plug a few times. The phone doesn't recognize the headphone when plug in to the USB-A port. I'm returning it. That's too bad because the size of it is much smaller than the other one and it looks much better too. . Do not buy it...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...A1UF68VVAYTLD5
From the reviews I've seen the noise cancelling is negligible and enhanced more by the ear plug's noise isolation. Great for day to day listening in a noisy office but not great for plane or train rides. I'll stick to my Bose for noise cancelling on flights and use included headphones for day to day use.
Hi,
I picked up my U 11 a couple of days ago.
Using the U11 on the train worked very well. You can tell the difference when ANC is ON or OFF.
I would say it's comparable to my Sony Bluetooth Active Noise Cancelling Headphones.
toiday said:
This is the hub I tested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZONJ20/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Smaller hub (ordering): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B..._title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1UF68VVAYTLD5
Type A to Type C Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M7Q42QV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The headphones: JBL Reflect Aware C Earphones. $200 at HTC but I paid $50 from A4C.com last month.
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Q for ya: What do you think of the JBL Reflect Aware headphones? I'm looking to pick them up. Thanks for the link. They are still only $59 which is much better than $200.
psawjack said:
Q for ya: What do you think of the JBL Reflect Aware headphones? I'm looking to pick them up. Thanks for the link. They are still only $59 which is much better than $200.
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This goes for anybody else who has or had these headphones with the HTC 10. Any thoughts about it?
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This goes for anybody else who has or had these headphones with the HTC 10. Any thoughts about it?
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If you get them for $59 then not bad at all. I have mine and they are good.
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Well my carrier sent me the JBL E55BT as a gift on top of my U11. Got to say as I'm not the most audiophile: I really love them! Good sound regarding all frequencies, at least in my humble opinion.
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If you get them for $59 then not bad at all. I have mine and they are good.
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Great thanks. The A4C.com site had them at that price so I went ahead and ordered a pair.
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Need some type of earphones that have a over the ear holder
I have some Airdrives earphones that I use with my iPhone but for some reason when I plug in a usb to 3.5 adapter into G1 I can hear fine but the mic on the headset doesnt work (person on other line cant hear me). The earphones that came with G1 wont stay in my ears. Have you ever seen a HTC compatible USB connector type stereo headphones that have some type of a over the ear holder and a mic for phone calls?
I use the HTC wired remote control and a set of Bang & Olufsen headphones. This arrangment works very well...
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/page.asp?id=46
Regards,
J
headphones and charger at the same time
hi because the batt so bad on these phones i was thinking of adding a plug or jack to charge and use the headphones at the same time. i am looking at fitting 2 plugs where the usb slot is. but that would mean changing the plug on the charger. or fitting an extra plug some where in the phone for the headphones. anyone got any ideas before i start hacking the thing to bits
adam
possible solution
qtronix said:
hi because the batt so bad on these phones i was thinking of adding a plug or jack to charge and use the headphones at the same time. i am looking at fitting 2 plugs where the usb slot is. but that would mean changing the plug on the charger. or fitting an extra plug some where in the phone for the headphones. anyone got any ideas before i start hacking the thing to bits
adam
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My wing came with a usb splitter just for that reason you might find one on ebay.
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My wing came with a usb splitter just for that reason you might find one on ebay.
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thanks bud i didnt no you could buy them ill have a look on the bay.
adam
my shadow has one to i use with the G 1
Just search for HTC Y splitter or HTC Y adapter.
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hi because the batt so bad on these phones i was thinking of adding a plug or jack to charge and use the headphones at the same time. i am looking at fitting 2 plugs where the usb slot is. but that would mean changing the plug on the charger. or fitting an extra plug some where in the phone for the headphones. anyone got any ideas before i start hacking the thing to bits
adam
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ill sale u mine !!!! : )
I bought one off Amazon for $3 odd. just search for "2-in-1 mini USB and 3.5mm HTC" its really small and lets u charge it along with listening to music
I was wondering what market you were in? I purchased the G1 in the US and it came with the adapter.
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I was wondering what market you were in? I purchased the G1 in the US and it came with the adapter.
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Can you charge and use the headphone at the same time with that adapter?
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I was wondering what market you were in? I purchased the G1 in the US and it came with the adapter.
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You did? i didn't
tboom8669 said:
I was wondering what market you were in? I purchased the G1 in the US and it came with the adapter.
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My WING came with one, my G1 did not, are you sure yours had a CHARGER adaptor?? This looks good and sells on eBay for $5.50 total. Search for : HTC Touch Pro Diamond mini USB, 3.5mm Audio Adapter
Shouldn't HTC just put this $5.50 adaptor in the phone? Unbelievable!
Combine with with a carcharger and last.fm & streamfurious on your phone and VOILA you have SIRIUSXM except with thousands of channels as long as you are within cellphone Edge/3G service.
For a headphone only option (not recommended as you drain your battery so fast its not even funny) you can try this one for 45 cents SHIPPED:
Search for: 3.5mm USB Audio Adapter for HTC Touch Diamond PPC-6800 on eBay and the seller is gpslot
Go it Ultimate Ears!
Is the 3.5mm headphone adapter an original HTC one?
RC E100 for the G1?
Hihi, I recently bought the HTC RC E100 (http://www.blueunplugged.com/p.aspx?p=137320). On that site it says that G1 works with it. But it doesn't? I tried it, and sound still comes out of the speakers.
Now it said that I need a driver from the disc or from the HTC site. I tried to install that, but it says that the phone is already updated and needn't update anymore.
Does anyone else have this headset, and have it working on their G1's? Thanks!
edit: Well upon researching, apparently it doesn't work. Stupid misleading site is misleading.
There was a set of headphones that came with the G1, you should see if you can get those or see if tmobile will give you some for free if they didnt come with yours.
I was almost tempted to purchase these or get the doopad ones(rc-w100) off amazon for a little cheaper. I was wondering if the g1 will even be able to have this function through the ext.usb? I know the drivers for winmo phones won't work but is there even the slightest bit of possibilities?
I know A2DP is comming for bluetooth but is there going to be an AVRCP profile also?
Apple In-Ear Headphones on Dream G1
Anyone had a chance to try it out?
I can't seem to find a single post anywhere talking about what the music quality is like or whether any advanced features like volume control work or whether calls work using the microphone.
Side story: I went into the Apple store to try it out and the store nazi said I could not try them on due to hygiene reasons. Fair enough, but he then even declined taking them out of the packaging so that I could just handle them and talk into it on a call to see if it worked. So instead I handled the box instead, ShopSavvy scanned it and then accidentally dropped it onto the somewhat dirty floor. Oops.
Hi,
I just purchased this phone used a few days ago, and all is perfect apart from one issue.
The sound with earphones is unbalanced. I can only hear vocals through the right channel and the left channel is much quieter. I have of course tried different headphones/earphones. I have captured audio playback from the phone and played it back on my PC to make sure it wasn't a settings/software problem, and the recorded audio sounds fine. I have tried two different CM13 roms, both with same issue.
I think the issue may be either the USB C to 3.5mm adapter, the USB C port or CM13. I have ordered 2 new adaptors (seller didn't include one), one being the official LeEco adaptor and the other being a 'Galopar' adaptor which is the one I'm using atm. I'm going to install the devices stock ROM to 100% rule out software issue.
It will be a huge shame if it is the USB port which is broken, I will have to return the phone Anyone else encountered this issue or am I alone?
Sound through the LeEco adapter is great. I ordered some non-LeEco ones and it was awful - unbalanced, muted and not clear. That is probably your problem too.
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Sound through the LeEco adapter is great. I ordered some non-LeEco ones and it was awful - unbalanced, muted and not clear. That is probably your problem too.
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Ah that's good news I look forward to receiving the official adapter. I can no longer worry about the USB C port :victory:
Here's a link to the official adapter I ordered. I assume it's official as it has the LeEco logo
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331993788...49&var=541037151845&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Here's a link to the adapter I currently own, which is probably faulty. Another thing to note, when plugging in a 3.5mm device to the adapter, my phone goes a bit mad and thinks I'm spamming the mic/google voice assistant
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ISYXZTC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Will update when the adapters arrive
One little tip - the official one is quite weak at the point where the cable joins the USB plug. Be careful about it bending too much. It is liable to bend double if you have it poking out of your pocket, as the weight of the headphone cable pulls it down towards the ground. My first one went bad after just a couple of weeks. With the replacement, I have reinforced it at the weak point with some white electrical tape. Seems to have done the trick, but I am also being more careful with it. Same problem with the LeEco CDLA earbuds cable too, btw.
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One little tip - the official one is quite weak at the point where the cable joins the USB plug. Be careful about it bending too much. It is liable to bend double if you have it poking out of your pocket, as the weight of the headphone cable pulls it down towards the ground. My first one went bad after just a couple of weeks. With the replacement, I have reinforced it at the weak point with some white electrical tape. Seems to have done the trick, but I am also being more careful with it. Same problem with the LeEco CDLA earbuds cable too, btw.
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Ah, that's a shame. If my 1st LeEco adapter doesn't last long, I may just buy a pocket bluetooth receiver like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=B42DWW853VK2THMMDP4P
Thank you for your suggestion with the electrical tape
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Ah, that's a shame. If my 1st LeEco adapter doesn't last long, I may just buy a pocket bluetooth receiver like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=B42DWW853VK2THMMDP4P
Thank you for your suggestion with the electrical tape
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Have read good things of this Griffin one, I'm planning on picking one up this Xmas:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H...&keywords=griffin+bluetooth+headphone+adapter
I have also ordered some Skullcandy bluetooth in-ears. Think wireless is the way to go for daily mobile use. I'm not going to blame LeEco too much for that either - have had a string of headphone cable failures with wired headphones on other devices in the past too, even with fairly expensive headphones (e.g. Shure).
Edit: I see from your previous post that you are in the UK. They have the Griffin one at Argos, so I'm going to buy one there I think - I live in Japan but coming home for Xmas, and Brexit pound makes for cheap shopping with my Yen
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Have read good things of this Griffin one, I'm planning on picking one up this Xmas:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H...&keywords=griffin+bluetooth+headphone+adapter
I have also ordered some Skullcandy bluetooth in-ears. Think wireless is the way to go for daily mobile use. I'm not going to blame LeEco too much for that either - have had a string of headphone cable failures with wired headphones on other devices in the past too, even with fairly expensive headphones (e.g. Shure).
Edit: I see from your previous post that you are in the UK. They have the Griffin one at Argos, so I'm going to buy one there I think - I live in Japan but coming home for Xmas, and Brexit pound makes for cheap shopping with my Yen
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Think I might go Argos next week I would love some wireless earphones, but I don't think any exist that will sound as good as my SE315s :crying: I'm on my third cable for these lol
I feel the same way about my Marshall Majors. Unfortunately unlike the Major II, they don't have a detachable cable so I have to baby them. Have stopped using them out of the house.
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Have read good things of this Griffin one, I'm planning on picking one up this Xmas:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H...&keywords=griffin+bluetooth+headphone+adapter
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Jest curious, if you have to connect the headphone to the BlueTooth receiver, why don't you connect it to the phone directly? It should sound much better. This device only makes sense if you are trying to stream music from your notebook.
TR
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Jest curious, if you have to connect the headphone to the BlueTooth receiver, why don't you connect it to the phone directly? It should sound much better. This device only makes sense if you are trying to stream music from your notebook.
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Because, as I said, the usb adapter dongle is liable to cable failure.
Managed to rip the cord out of one of the earpieces. Tried a couple of cheap USB-C earbuds from eBay, but they didn't work. Any of you guys that can provide a link to a international shipping USB-C earbud that works with N8S? Sound quality is not that important, will mostly be used for audiobooks.
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Mine is getting extremely hot when plugged in, so I wouldn't mind getting alternative headset as well.
Phone comes with headphone and an adapter for 3.5mm headphones. Sound is good for me. So why are you searching for usb c Headphones?
Maybe a htc usb c Headphone wors?
Edit: i used yesterday the adapter with spotify, and adapter was not hot after 1h of using it. Im on Dezember Security patch
My adapter and earbuds were stolen... I tried 4 kinds of earbuds from eBay, none of them worked. Can someone recommend a pair that works with this phone?
Thanks
I tried these, they work, but I do not own them, so no details will be provided.
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/accessories/earphones-cm-q3/
Anyone can share his experience with headphones with usb-c plug? I don't want to buy the umpteenth object with battery: I use the headphones with my mobile phone less than one time a week for like two hours to listen music. I don't want to check every time if I have enough battery, so I'm thinking about buying headphones with usb-c plug.
Original Xiaomi headphones with usb-c plug costs about 60 euro, where they have a mixed reviews. For a third of this price I can buy the same type of headphones from Oneplus, but the problem it's that headphones with usb-c plug are not universally compatible. Someone has experience with these two headphones?
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Anyone can share his experience with headphones with usb-c plug? I don't want to buy the umpteenth object with battery: I use the headphones with my mobile phone less than one time a week for like two hours to listen music. I don't want to check every time if I have enough battery, so I'm thinking about buying headphones with usb-c plug.
Original Xiaomi headphones with usb-c plug costs about 60 euro, where they have a mixed reviews. For a third of this price I can buy the same type of headphones from Oneplus, but the problem it's that headphones with usb-c plug are not universally compatible. Someone has experience with these two headphones?
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Why don't you use the usb c to 3.5mm? Just permanently plug your headphone into that. It's a much simple solution.
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i smell Google Translate here.
Nevertheless, I own the OnePlus Bullets with the USB-C plug, and they work flawlessly with my Mi 9. No issues here.
Why go trough all the trouble of finding that? Just get Bluetooth instead.
Thanks Ted, I didn't think about it.
Thanks Tarzan, you are right for your guess .
Skamus, as I had wroted, I dont use very often the headphones, but when I do I do for hours. So an headphones that needs battery it's not the best choice for me.
I have these and they're excellent
https://www.mi.com/cl/mi-noise-cancelling-earphones-type-C/
Hello!
I recently picked up a pixel 6, very happy with it so far except for the fact that my car is too old for the bluetooth to carry music to the radio.
I was wondering if anybody has managed to find a type c to 3.5mm cable that works? I have tried a type c to 3.5mm adaptor and it doesn't work, I think I need a straight type c to 3.5mm cable instead of an adaptor?
Before anybody asks, I have an fm transmiter but not really enjoying the experience between static or the bluetooth getting confused with the car itself.
I don't see why a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter shouldn't work. Try finding one on amazon that specifically advertises use in cars. It could be possible that the one you have is incompatible, manufacturers tend to make adapters that only work in specific circumstances.
You need an active adapter with integrated DAC (digital to analogue converter). Passive ones will not work. You better get the google cable if available. Apple one works but is too quiet in android. In fact any active cable should work.
Thank you both.
I have seen this one on Amazon, this is what I need I guess?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KOOPAO-Adapter-Headphone-Stereo-Compatible-Grey/dp/B07Z3TRJKS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=VG53YFREW7S7&keywords=Type+C+to+3.5mm+Stereo+Audio+Cable&qid=1641755818&sprefix=type+c+to+3.5mm+stereo+audio+cable%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-4
I use this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y7YXHSB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
An alternative if you have 12v power in your car is using a USB Bluetooth to 3.5mm device like this one.
Hagibis Bluetooth Receiver Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter Hands-Free Bluetooth Car Kits AUX Audio 3.5mm Jack Stereo Music Wireless Receiver for Car Speaker Home Built-in Microphone (U3-Grey) : Amazon.com.au: Electronics
Hagibis Bluetooth Receiver Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter Hands-Free Bluetooth Car Kits AUX Audio 3.5mm Jack Stereo Music Wireless Receiver for Car Speaker Home Built-in Microphone (U3-Grey) : Amazon.com.au: Electronics
www.amazon.com.au
That way you can still be wireless and have Bluetooth in an older car, without having to deal with those hit or miss radio adaptors
I have this issue since using the Galaxy S21, the way I fixed it, start playing music on the phone speaker, then connect the cable, and it will start working, it happens all the time, that why I bought a cheap Bluetooth receiver from Walmart, best $8 I've spent in years.
cervantesjc said:
I have this issue since using the Galaxy S21, the way I fixed it, start playing music on the phone speaker, then connect the cable, and it will start working, it happens all the time, that why I bought a cheap Bluetooth receiver from Walmart, best $8 I've spent in years.
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I thought to do the same but the phone shows that the connected device is not supported
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You need an active adapter with integrated DAC (digital to analogue converter). Passive ones will not work. You better get the google cable if available. Apple one works but is too quiet in android. In fact any active cable should work.
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Just to clear up what that actually means for OP: a passive adapter will work only on USB-C ports that are able to route an *analog* signal. These are fairly uncommon -- most USB-C ports are digital only.
The nice thing about digital output is that you get to control the sound quality by selecting a USB-DAC of a quality that meets your needs, instead of being limited to whatever cheap thing they built in to the phone.
Physically, you can't even tell the difference any more. While USB-DAC's used to always involve a "big ugly box", the circuitry has shrunk these days to small enough to fit into the ends of the dongle.
The headphone adapter sold by Google is an example of this, its a USB-DAC, but shows no sign of containing any significant components besides the connectors.
I tried one that came with an old Motorola phone and it did not work, but Google sells one. They should be able to confirm if it works before you order it
https://store.google.com/product/usb_c_headphone_adapter?hl=en-US
I've personally tried 3 different ones that have worked for me, the first one was from an old Motorola phone, the second one, was one that I bought at an airport, I believe the brand is Moshi, and the third one was coming from a one plus phone. They all worked by playing on phone speaker and then plugging it.
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I've personally tried 3 different ones that have worked for me, the first one was from an old Motorola phone, the second one, was one that I bought at an airport, I believe the brand is Moshi, and the third one was coming from a one plus phone. They all worked by playing on phone speaker and then plugging it.
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Which Moto phone? My Moto Z(2) Force one gives an error message that the audio device is not supported.
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Which Moto phone? My Moto Z(2) Force one gives an error message that the audio device is not supported.
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It is the moto Z2 Force, I've used it a couple times, and I had no issues.
cervantesjc said:
It is the moto Z2 Force, I've used it a couple times, and I had no issues.
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It works on your Pixel 6? Maybe mine is defective??
This discussion is very interesting. Generally pixel 6 (and previous pixels also) do not send analogue audio signal to the usb type c port hence passive converters from type c to 3.5 mm do not work. You need active converter with integrated DAC (digital to analogue converter) in it so that the digital audio from the usb type c port is transformed to analogue signal and sent to the headphones or whatever else. Every phone though has integrated DAC in the chipset because otherwise it would not be able to drive its own speakers with analogue signal. When i tried to connect my passive DAC adapter from oneplus 7 phone i got error on the pixel 6 that cable is not compatible. It is possible if you play something through the speakers analogue signal to also be copied towards the usb type c port and this way to trick passive adapters to also work but this need to be tested. I think that i still have the passive adapter somewhere and will test these days if i find it.
neptun2 said:
This discussion is very interesting. Generally pixel 6 (and previous pixels also) do not send analogue audio signal to the usb type c port hence passive converters from type c to 3.5 mm do not work. You need active converter with integrated DAC (digital to analogue converter) in it so that the digital audio from the usb type c port is transformed to analogue signal and sent to the headphones or whatever else. Every phone though has integrated DAC in the chipset because otherwise it would not be able to drive its own speakers with analogue signal. When i tried to connect my passive DAC adapter from oneplus 7 phone i got error on the pixel 6 that cable is not compatible. It is possible if you play something through the speakers analogue signal to also be copied towards the usb type c port and this way to trick passive adapters to also work but this need to be tested. I think that i still have the passive adapter somewhere and will test these days if i find it.
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I tried an adapter from a Oneplus 6 (if memory serves) and I had the same problem, hence the thread
Given the one from Google looks just the same I am apprehensive to buy it until I am 100% certain
Today DAC circuits are so small that it is easy to integrate these into the usb type c part of the cable. There is no way to tell if cable is active or passive only by looking at it anymore. Google cable should work fine. Alternatively you can try the trick with first playing through the speakers and then connecting the old oneplus 6 cable and see if that will make it work. ne side note - don't buy the apple usb to 3.5 mm cable. It has very low volume on android (works properly on ios and windows). Tested it myself.
neptun2 said:
This discussion is very interesting. Generally pixel 6 (and previous pixels also) do not send analogue audio signal to the usb type c port hence passive converters from type c to 3.5 mm do not work. You need active converter with integrated DAC (digital to analogue converter) in it so that the digital audio from the usb type c port is transformed to analogue signal and sent to the headphones or whatever else. Every phone though has integrated DAC in the chipset because otherwise it would not be able to drive its own speakers with analogue signal. When i tried to connect my passive DAC adapter from oneplus 7 phone i got error on the pixel 6 that cable is not compatible. It is possible if you play something through the speakers analogue signal to also be copied towards the usb type c port and this way to trick passive adapters to also work but this need to be tested. I think that i still have the passive adapter somewhere and will test these days if i find it.
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It would need to be physically wired together like that, which it is definitely not.
It would probably also need a second DAC built in, because there are only so many speakers you can drive with the built-in. That's why some phones are advertised as "dual DAC".
Got Pixel 6 usb-c to 3.5 mm one direct from Google...works great.
jelive said:
Got Pixel 6 usb-c to 3.5 mm one direct from Google...works great.
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Is this for a car aux port or for earphones you use it for?