[Q] Stereo Output to Car - Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am on my third Incredible replacement (first one would superheat and enter a reboot cycle; second came to me with an already blown speaker; this one seems fine), but I have been unable on ANY of them to get the AUX INPUT on my car to play in stereo when hooked up. Headphones work fine.
This leads me to believe that it may be the cable, but an ipod works fine (=stereo) with that cable.
Any thoughts?

I believe that modern ipod cables have 4 conductors. You need an old school 3 conductor cable.
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Aux should work in your car, if your having general problems with the input - download "Headset Blocker" from the market and add it as a widget on your homescreen then enable it and try again. This disable any headset voice actions because for some reason incredibles have trouble with determining headsets from auxiliary inputs.

I have had the same problem and I had to end up buying audio video cables and getting the old school three prong adapter to work. But I am going to try his method about downloading the app off the market and I will see how it works.

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psalm462 said:
I have had the same problem and I had to end up buying audio video cables and getting the old school three prong adapter to work. But I am going to try his method about downloading the app off the market and I will see how it works.
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Can you recommend a cable that worked for you ... maybe from Monoprice?!?
Thanks!

It looks like product id 644 should do the trick, if the picture is accurate. I am also assuming you need 3.5mm male connectors on both ends. They also have higher quality versions of the cable. Check out the Audio Cable - RCA / 3.5mm section.
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FIPO bluetooth reciever

Has anyone had any luck getting on of these to pair to a aftermarket "ipod ready" cd decks?
heres a link if anyone is intrested
http://www.amazon.com/Sprint-Blueto...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1280702877&sr=1-1
I have this hooked up to my alpine deck with the ipod adapter cable. It pairs up to my evo and the audio controls on my deck control the music app!
Sprint used to sell this for 10 bucks in store but they can't even order them any more. Mines the same adapter but has a sprint logo on it.
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i700plus said:
I have this hooked up to my alpine deck with the ipod adapter cable. It pairs up to my evo and the audio controls on my deck control the music app!
Sprint used to sell this for 10 bucks in store but they can't even order them any more. Mines the same adapter but has a sprint logo on it.
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Hmmm I want it so bad to work, odd thing it pairs with no passcode.
but my Sony deck just says no device when on the USB input.
Hopefully this is just a cm6 issue and will be resolved
Awesome. I hate that *EVERYTHING* is "iPod/iPhone" compliant. It's not the only damn device out there, its why I bought the EVO!
I hope they start supporting Android more or make decks that can control via bluetooth or something
I have the Insignia version of this and got it to pair with two Evos no problem. I use it everyday on my Belkin iPod car adapter thingamajig.
It didn't ask for a passcode. It just pairs up as a stereo audio device. Does your iPod adapter supply power? Is there a light on the bluetooth adapter to confirm it?
scl23enn4m3 said:
I have the Insignia version of this and got it to pair with two Evos no problem. I use it everyday on my Belkin iPod car adapter thingamajig.
It didn't ask for a passcode. It just pairs up as a stereo audio device. Does your iPod adapter supply power? Is there a light on the bluetooth adapter to confirm it?
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When did you buy it? Not seeing anything on Best Buy's website about such a product.
radar5 said:
When did you buy it? Not seeing anything on Best Buy's website about such a product.
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I want to say about 1.5 - 2 years ago? I picked it up off of ebay as a refurb. It's been discontinued for a while though, and I haven't seen any for sale...
It's this one though:
http://www.amazon.com/Insignia-NS-BT300F-Bluetooth-Speaker-Adapter/dp/B00194EG5G
scl23enn4m3 said:
I have the Insignia version of this and got it to pair with two Evos no problem. I use it everyday on my Belkin iPod car adapter thingamajig.
It didn't ask for a passcode. It just pairs up as a stereo audio device. Does your iPod adapter supply power? Is there a light on the bluetooth adapter to confirm it?
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There's power, I think i might need the "Sony iPod one wire digital cord" ill have to go to best buy and try one out if they let me
I just reread your post man and tried to gain a better understand. I think I see what your problem is. Correct me if I'm wrong, but what you're saying is you are connecting the FIPO to a USB dock cord to a USB port? The thing is, the FIPO actually converts the bluetooth signal into a straight audio signal. If it is plugged into a USB port, the port can't handle an audio feed, it needs a data feed. When you plugged in your iPod, did the 'do not disconnect' logo pop on it? If so then it is mounted as a disk drive. Since you mentioned a USB port, have tried plugging your EVO into it using the standard cable?
If you want to utilize this iPod adapter, you'll have to connect it to a straight audio input. So you would need something like this:
http://www.cablejive.com/universal-dock-converter
That provides an audio out from the bluetooth adapter (which would go to the stereo input), and the USB cable would be the power source.
I hope I imagined you're setup correctly, if not ignore what I said lol.
scl23enn4m3 said:
I just reread your post man and tried to gain a better understand. I think I see what your problem is. Correct me if I'm wrong, but what you're saying is you are connecting the FIPO to a USB dock cord to a USB port? The thing is, the FIPO actually converts the bluetooth signal into a straight audio signal. If it is plugged into a USB port, the port can't handle an audio feed, it needs a data feed. When you plugged in your iPod, did the 'do not disconnect' logo pop on it? If so then it is mounted as a disk drive. Since you mentioned a USB port, have tried plugging your EVO into it using the standard cable?
If you want to utilize this iPod adapter, you'll have to connect it to a straight audio input. So you would need something like this:
http://www.cablejive.com/universal-dock-converter
That provides an audio out from the bluetooth adapter (which would go to the stereo input), and the USB cable would be the power source.
I hope I imagined you're setup correctly, if not ignore what I said lol.
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you may be right, I have so monkeying around to do. I wanted this for a wireless solution. tomm I am going to see if just plugging a ipod in with tis standard cord works. If not im going to see about the "sony ipod one-wire digital cable"

cord for connecting EVO to car's Line Out

Would a place like Radio Shack have a cord that would connect my EVO to my Mustang's Line In port so I can listen to my .mp3's?
Walmart, Radio Shack, Best Buy all them should have them.
I can custom make one for you if you'd like. 3.5 feet long. $20 shipped in the USA.
Canare microphone cable, nylon sheathing.
I can get pics of the one I have pre-made later tonight.
I get all my cables at monoprice.com
They are by far the cheapest and I have never had a problem with any that I've ordered. Shipping is quick too. Click "cable" at the top and then "Audio Cables - RCA / 3.5mm" on the left. You are looking for "3.5mm Stereo Plug/Plug M/M Cable - 6ft or 12ft or 25ft or 50ft" A 6 foot cable will run you .65, yes 65 cents. Might as well grab a couple extra micro usb cables for a buck or so each and an HDMI adapter for your Evo.
jskoch said:
I get all my cables at monoprice.com
They are by far the cheapest and I have never had a problem with any that I've ordered. Shipping is quick too. Click "cable" at the top and then "Audio Cables - RCA / 3.5mm" on the left. You are looking for "3.5mm Stereo Plug/Plug M/M Cable - 6ft or 12ft or 25ft or 50ft" A 6 foot cable will run you .65, yes 65 cents. Might as well grab a couple extra micro usb cables for a buck or so each and an HDMI adapter for your Evo.
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+1 for monoprice
I get all my cables from there, can't beat the prices. A couple weeks ago I bought a 6' RCA to 3.5mm cable from them for about $2. A shorter, cheaper version of the same cable at RS was about $15.
http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp
i got my cable from amazon i think. it was like $5 and comes with a line-in microphone. it's great 'cause i can listen to music, when a call comes in answer and just talk as the microphone picks up my voice very well, and keep going, without having to unplug the line-in to speak (which will happen if you use the line-in without a microphone!)
Max_Pain said:
i got my cable from amazon i think. it was like $5 and comes with a line-in microphone. it's great 'cause i can listen to music, when a call comes in answer and just talk as the microphone picks up my voice very well, and keep going, without having to unplug the line-in to speak (which will happen if you use the line-in without a microphone!)
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link or gtfo
If the mustang has SYNC just use the bluetooth audio it works great and you can even change tracks from the steering wheel. Otherwise any 3.5mm m/m cable will work fine.
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Max_Pain said:
i got my cable from amazon i think. it was like $5 and comes with a line-in microphone. it's great 'cause i can listen to music, when a call comes in answer and just talk as the microphone picks up my voice very well, and keep going, without having to unplug the line-in to speak (which will happen if you use the line-in without a microphone!)
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I use a cable without a microphone, but since I have a car mount I can just talk and the phone picks up my voice just fine, and I hear the other line over my speakers.
I drive a MINI and had an issue with the auxillary in port of the headunit, as it wouldn't recognize my phone was attached when I was also charging my phone at the same time, due to some kind of ground loop issue. I got the Kensington noise reduction cable from amazon (you can use any ground loop isolator circuit, the cable I got just looks nicer) and this problem was fixed.
Max_Pain said:
i got my cable from amazon i think. it was like $5 and comes with a line-in microphone. it's great 'cause i can listen to music, when a call comes in answer and just talk as the microphone picks up my voice very well, and keep going, without having to unplug the line-in to speak (which will happen if you use the line-in without a microphone!)
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What cable did you buy?
Do you have a link?
Thanks!
Hadn't seen your replies guys...I'll try to find the link when I get home tonight...
Swyped from my HTC Evo 4G on the MetroPCS 1X network!
bought one from Radio Shack, plugs into the headphone part of the EVO then to the auxiliary port in the car.............however, playing my songs comes out in only one of my car's speakers, what's up with that?
ycats said:
bought one from Radio Shack, plugs into the headphone part of the EVO then to the auxiliary port in the car.............however, playing my songs comes out in only one of my car's speakers, what's up with that?
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Make sure both ends are pushed all the way in, happened to me before.
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Multi adapter for T959

Is there something available that connects to usb port and has analog audio out and usb port to connect charger? I want to use only one plug in my car for charging and listening to music from my cell.
Regards, Bart.
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Why would you need an adapter when there is a perfectly good headphone port right next to the microUSB port?
So I don't have to connect 2 cables.
monkey1911 said:
Why would you need an adapter when there is a perfectly good headphone port right next to the microUSB port?
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Can we read for 2011? This is an observation not an attack. It's post like this which serve no purpose. He clearly said he just wants to use one wire. Let's all be thankful in this new year for unofficial froyo and gb which better our phones and while we are at it let's better ourselves. Happy New Year!
You would still have to connect two cables to the adapter in question. Two cables going into an adapter in your phone doesn't look any neater than them going into their respective ports. If you need them at hand, a twist tie near the ends would keep them together.
Unless you have a newer car radio, and keep all your music on your sd card, you could just plug into the usb, play your music through the radio interface and charge at the same time.
Using Bluetooth connection to the sound system in my car for listening the music and hands free talking, and simple USB car charger. So, i have 1 cable for everything.
What Bluetooth adapter are you using. I may go this route.
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I love my Jabra Cruiser!!!
Do a google search (XDA won't let me post links yet) and you can find this for less than $50 delivered. I paid $99.00 for mine, but have no regrets.
All of the phones audio are relayed to an FM station on the car stereo (never been a fan of FM transmitters, but this one rocks). I mostly listen to tech podcast, and pandora going down the road.

Output to RCA cables.. Is it possible?

I want to output my video to my dvd screen in my car. My input for the aux of the dvd player are RCA. Previously I was using a 3.5mm jack to output to RCA and this worked with my old phone (t mobile vibrant). Is there anyway to output the HDMI on this phone to rca inputs? Any help is appreciated. I posted in this thread because I'm assuming the fix would be an accessory. Thanks.
I doubt you'll find a cable to do it. hdmi is digital and the composite signal needed by the vehicle is analog. You'll need something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Composite-S-Video-Converter-3RCA/dp/B0047PDBP0/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_0
Thanks for the quick reply, that was what I was afraid of. Guess I'm stuck with audio out for now.
Possible fix
tacomaguy20 said:
I want to output my video to my dvd screen in my car. My input for the aux of the dvd player are RCA. Previously I was using a 3.5mm jack to output to RCA and this worked with my old phone (t mobile vibrant). Is there anyway to output the HDMI on this phone to rca inputs? Any help is appreciated. I posted in this thread because I'm assuming the fix would be an accessory. Thanks.
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I finally came up with a solution that works for me. My goal was to output the video of my phone to my dvd screen in my car. The dvd player has RCA inputs. Well rather than buying an hdmi adapter and trying to find a dc power source compatible with my car, I found an alternative solution. My old phone is a t-mobile vibrant which outputs video through a 3.5mm adapter which splits into RCA inputs. It worked fine for playing video on the screen but was outdated and I had to upgrade. The GS3 only outputs hdmi and Bluetooth is not an option for video so I had a great idea. Why not use my GS3 to wifi tether to my old Vibrant and stream audio / video through the wireless connection. So I rooted the phone, downloaded wifi tether from the play store (free) and set up my vibrant to connect to my GS3 through tether. In order to share files, I downloaded bubbleupnp (free with limitations) from the play store and now I can play files from my GS3, which wirelessly plays on my vibrant, which outputs to my RCA inputs. Its kind of a roundabout way of doing what I wanted but it works well. I can keep my vibrant in my car hooked up to a car charger, while my GS3 can be docked and charging as well. The only thing I have to do is remember to turn on my wifi tether when I get in my car and my vibrant connects automatically. And the best part is that if I play video or music from my GS3 library, I'm not downloading anything so no data usage from the wifi tether. Pretty awesome. I imagine this will work with any two DLNA devices so long as one of them has video out through rca or and older adapter. Hope this helps someone out.
And do you have two cellphones batteries to drain... have you connected 2 car chargers or anything like that? Your car panel will be with too many cables, no?
tacomaguy20 said:
I want to output my video to my dvd screen in my car. My input for the aux of the dvd player are RCA. Previously I was using a 3.5mm jack to output to RCA and this worked with my old phone (t mobile vibrant). Is there anyway to output the HDMI on this phone to rca inputs? Any help is appreciated. I posted in this thread because I'm assuming the fix would be an accessory. Thanks.
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SkzBR said:
And do you have two cellphones batteries to drain... have you connected 2 car chargers or anything like that? Your car panel will be with too many cables, no?
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Well I do have two car chargers, One in front and one in the back. I do need to get a good mount that has power attached. I've seen the ones that plug into the lighter and they have the power built right in so that will eliminate one cable and give me a nice dock for my GS3. Not sure what I'll do with the vibrant but I won't need to access it very much so might mount it to the inside of my armrest or something. I don't think the cables will really be a problem though. I'm just happy I got it working again.

[Q] Finicky connection with car audio jack

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Just so those who just joined in this converstation don't get too dragged into it, I've resolved this issue simply by buying what is called a ground loop noise isolator adapter. It's main purpose is to remove the static and whining noise you hear from your speakers when you plug your phone to the car charger while connected to the speakers. But at the same time, it is keeping the signal from the aux cable of your car on "hot" so that when you plug in the phone, the phone immediately picks up the aux signal and stays connected. I basically killed two birds with one stone by getting the adapter. Here is the adapter I purchased:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001EAQTRI
I will make it clear here that this aux connectivity problem has nothing to do with how cheap or expensive your aux cable is. You can use the most expensive cable or the cheapest penny cable out there and if the problem exists between your phone and your car's aux, then it won't resolve it. Either change your car's head unit (which is a stupid thing to do) or simply get the adapter. Don't return the phone over this problem, its just a dumb move. The phone is amazing. LG will have a patch for it or someone will make a ROM that tackles the problem.
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Hello all,
was wondering if anyone else with the G3 (not sure if it matters, but I have the 851 variant) is having a hard time getting their phone working with the audio jack coming from their car. I drive a 2007 Scion tC and never had any problem of weird issues connecting any of my previous phones (Moto Atrix 4G, LG Nitro HD, GSIII, Nexus 5 just to name a few) to the audio jack in my car. I'll just plug it in and it connects just fine.
But for some odd reason, the G3 is having tons of issues. When I plug in the audio jack to the phone, I see the audio jack icon pop up up top next to the clock, but then some times it will just disappear on its own. Other times, it will stay there, but when I play a media, may it be music, or video from any app, the sound will play out of the speaker on the phone and not the car speakers. Unplugging it while the media is playing and replugging it again will not change anything, but if I stop the media playback, unplug it and then plug it back in, and the icon reappears and then I tap play immediately, the audio will then come out from the car speakers. Some times I have to do this multiple times to finally get it to work.
The strangest thing is, this does not happen if I plug anything else to the G3, such as a headset or an external speaker or any other devices, only in my car. It even works fine in any other car as far as I know. I've tried different audio cables in my car but it still does the same thing, so it doesn't seem to be the cable.
Is there some kind of sensor in the phone that detects connectivity of the phone to another device? I realize that when I plug in the phone to my car, the car speakers makes a couple of whining noises before it goes quiet, sort of sending or receiving a signal from the phone.
Can anybody please help me? I want to say that the phone is defective, but I can't proof so since it works just fine with any other devices. Could it be the head unit in my car is incompatible with the phone? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802719
Not just you. I've found that if I start my music playing, and then plug in my aux cord I can usually get it to work
bfranklin1986 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802719
Not just you. I've found that if I start my music playing, and then plug in my aux cord I can usually get it to work
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Thanks bfranklin, I didn't realize there was another thread about it. Wish all the G3 are under the same group.
I noticed i get some crackling feedback when i hit play on a track.. but then it works fine and even with moving the aux jack it doesn't keep cracking... just on initial play/loading of the music player
I have to plug the cable in very slow or it won't work.
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Eckono said:
I have to plug the cable in very slow or it won't work.
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That was my trick initially but eventually even that didn't work. Someone mentioned to try plugging in a charger first and then plug in the aux cable and that worked. But now I bought a ground loop noise isolator and that has resolved the problem completely. I also don't get so much popping noise and no whining noise when I charge the phone while the car is running. Here's what I bought:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001EAQTRI
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Same issue with me this is your work around guys a bluetooth adapter its amazing best investment I made in a while connect your phone audio is beautiful phone calls are great also and its more convenient!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/isimple...radio-module-black/1672638.p?id=1219059088112
jamal717 said:
Same issue with me this is your work around guys a bluetooth adapter its amazing best investment I made in a while connect your phone audio is beautiful phone calls are great also and its more convenient!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/isimple...radio-module-black/1672638.p?id=1219059088112
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Page doesn't exist hehe.
Bluetooth uses more battery then aux doesn't it?
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Sorry but mine works perfect with my monster flat cable going into my aux port
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Sorry but mine works perfect with my monster flat cable going into my aux port
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If you use low quality Audio cables like Monster sells it will be higher resistance than a quality cable and should register without issue. The phone struggles with discovering the connection.
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If you use low quality Audio cables like Monster sells it will be higher resistance than a quality cable and should register without issue. The phone struggles with discovering the connection.
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???? So if I understand the monster cable is a cheap cable and phone has issues with better higher end cables?
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???? So if I understand the monster cable is a cheap cable and phone has issues with better higher end cables?
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Higher quality cables, yes, I looks that way.
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???? So if I understand the monster cable is a cheap cable and phone has issues with better higher end cables?
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I'm gonna disagree here bc I'm using a cable from a Wal-Mart discount bin, which is I'm thinking the cheapest kind available, and it doesn't work right.
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I'm gonna disagree here bc I'm using a cable from a Wal-Mart discount bin, which is I'm thinking the cheapest kind available, and it doesn't work right.
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I was not saying that. If you use Griffen cable at 14 . or monster cable at 20. Or rocketfish at 18. They all work the same. Just not buying that it is a cable issue. Hardware more like it. I actually just order a eBay cable for .99 cents to prove this totally wrong.
This has nothing to do with cables. I literally tried over 6 different cables and nothing worked between my phone and my car's aux port. Yet I used the same cables in my friend's car (old Nissan sentra) that has an aux port and they all worked fine with the phone. Also used a cassette aux adapter kit in my gf's sister's old SUV and it works fine with it.
This is purely hardware compatibility issue. Some head unit's aux port stays hot at all times, others don't. Some probably reacts faster than others and connects immediately so the phone doesn't drop connectivity before engaging. Again, like I've mentioned, you can either circumvent the issue by using the "charge phone first then plug in aux cable" trick, or simply buy a ground loop isolator adapter which keeps the connection hot. LG will fix the problem eventually. It was an annoyance, but a minor one, and i can't be any happier with this phone despite of the connection issue.
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Hey guys and gals,
can you guys all do me a favor and head to my other thread when you have a chance. I'm making a list of cars and its head unit that is either compatible or not with the G3 from the get go. Please support it by providing your answers so I can populate the list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...-aux-car-head-unit-list-t2830394#post54446653
Thanks everyone!
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Page doesn't exist hehe.
Bluetooth uses more battery then aux doesn't it?
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Well see i thought the same thing but this works perfectly and just google is Blustream isbt52
No problem here with g3 and my tuscan aux in. I do run soundabout pro and set headset output to wired...
blasted by TMO G3
Bought that adapter from the OP and it didn't make a difference. Buzzing was still there.
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I ended up getting a Bluetooth to aux adapter to fix this problem
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