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[Q] Plantronic discovery 975?

Anyone tried the S2 with this bluetooth device?
Satisfied?
Other suggestions?
Thanks in advance /Voz

I have and its an absolutely brilliant headset well worth the money plus its got multi-point so you can connect 2 phones to it
Dave

Sounds, good, prob means I can have it connected to PC as well then, will order one tonight.

Very strange I have much worse sound quality in d975 than directly through the phone. However this might be a general bluetooth issue rather than specific d975. Eg with my 3gs it was impossible to use a bt headset.
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Edit: A bug in S2 - turn of WiFi and it works much better. However, not very satisfied with soundl quality but probably more a problem with S2 bluetooth. Se further thread "crappy bluetooth..."

For fascinate converts.

How is the music quality compared to the fassy. I know it had a top quality headphone amp (for a phone). Can the incredible 2 compare?
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duuurp said:
How is the music quality compared to the fassy. I know it had a top quality headphone amp (for a phone). Can the incredible 2 compare?
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I know this annoying that the first response doesn't know the answer (although I would love to hear some opinions - I'll miss Voodoo Sound, unless there is an HTC equivalent)
Anybody former Fascinate owners want to give a quick rundown of what to expect? I just started researching and reading, but still not quite sure I get the rooting process on HTC and why 2.3.3 cannot be rooted....I'm not even sure if I have that part right.

I think I can answer that question. Gingerbread added some security patches and fixed the hole which was used to root the phone.
The droid x is the same way now. Originally it could be rooted but now no longer.
It's likely someone will develop a method though it may take some time. You can always try the hardware method xrc Inc I think.
I just ordered my replacement today and have been doing some reading haha...
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To answer your question...
NO, you can't really compare the Inc2 to the Fascinate, the loudspeaker in the inc2 sucks big time, is not good, the music app is great and i think is better than the fascinate, but as far as the hardware speaker, no, is not as good.

I don't think he was referring to just the hardware speaker, I think he meant the audio output in general, but especially when using headphones. Not having ever used a fascinate I can't compare, but I'd recommend trying DSPmanager to tweak the EQ and audio settings.

The stock inc2 sounds decent. Nothing compared to voodoo sound. Nothing. But its not to bad once you get used to it.
Bob
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Thanks bob. I was afraid of that. I'll still probably switch but there are definitely things ill miss about my fassy.
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If you are using headphones and are using HTC's default music player with SRS support turned on, it sounds amazing. As others have said, the speaker sucks big time. I have the ringer volume turned all the way up and still miss about half of the notifications. I had a D1 before this, and the speaker on that thing was incredible (no pun intended), and the Inc2 is sad in comparison. Can't compare to the fascinate, but I'd have to imagine just about anything short of a cup and wire would be better.

[Q] Corded Earbuds with mic?

What corded earbuds are you all using on your Droid Inc 2's? I've had trouble finding a pair that both sound good for music and having a microphone that works with my Inc 2. For purely audio with I'm using Skull Candy 50/50 earbuds and sadly the mic doesn't work with the Inc 2. I've also tried stock iphone headphones and the mic on those doesn't work either. Thanks for any suggestions!

What rom are you on? I am using Virtuous Unity 1.31.3 and using the stock iPhone headphones. The mic works just fine for me.

Try these:
http://www.amazon.com/Palm-Stereo-H...EIW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312565485&sr=8-1
Nice and cheap!

I'm just running the stock Verizon/HTC software with the OTA Gingerbread update. I'm a newby to XDA and I'm educating myself about rooting etc. I'd be curious if others with the stock Verizon software have the same issues. I previously had the Droid Inc. 1 and the stock iphone headphones worked fine with it. You think there's any chance my handset is bad?

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I'm just running the stock Verizon/HTC software with the OTA Gingerbread update. I'm a newby to XDA and I'm educating myself about rooting etc. I'd be curious if others with the stock Verizon software have the same issues. I previously had the Droid Inc. 1 and the stock iphone headphones worked fine with it. You think there's any chance my handset is bad?
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A family member of mine has a stock DINC2 with the 2.3.3 OTA as well. I should have access to it later today and if no one else answers by then I will check to see if the iPhone headphones work with it or not.

XLS125 said:
A family member of mine has a stock DINC2 with the 2.3.3 OTA as well. I should have access to it later today and if no one else answers by then I will check to see if the iPhone headphones work with it or not.
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Thanks for doing the research!

I just tried the iPhone headphones out with a stock phone and they do not work. So I guess your device is fine, you will just have to wait for root and your headphones will work once you have a custom rom!

Normally not a fan of high fashion things but the Urbanears Bagis is a solid pair of buds for 30 bux.
Lots of colors, mic works great, reasonable noise isolation, read my full review.
BTW - they work on a totally stock phone. I am running OTA GB.

Thanks for the recommendation! Are you on a rooted Dinc2 or the stock OTA GB as I am? It seems that the software/firmware may be my issue.

I just tried out my 50/50's I got the other day one OMGB (2.3.5) and the mic didn't work. I will try again tomorrow with a different rom.

stock OTA GB.

I just bought a pair a bose mie2 earphones a few hours ago. They sound fantastic, are extremely comfortable, and the mic + push button works. I'm on unity, and the volume for music is very low, even at max volume.

Is it common to have audio issues on rooted phones?
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Just got in my urban ears ear buds and theyre awesome! Thank you!
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Klipsch image s4a. They just came out on the market for Android but have been out for ios for awhile. Proven rewards for music and now with a mic.

I was using my work supplied Blackberry earbuds (until someone decided to steal them ) and was extremely pleased with sound quality, fitment, mic, and mute/pause button.
Now if I can just find another pair of those.

The urbanears work well with the rooted stock rom, FYI.
I have not tested it with any custom roms.
Droid Incredible 2 | S-Off

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The urbanears work well with the rooted stock rom, FYI.
I have not tested it with any custom roms.
Droid Incredible 2 | S-Off
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Just got them and the mic unfortunately isn't working with the latest MIUI ROM 1.9.2. BUT, the music quality is amazing.
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I use the stock Blackberry earphones and they work pretty well. Also, I've tried some stock Samsung earphones they work as well as Apple headphones. The mic works fine on all those too. I'm running just the stock Incredible 2 with GB unrooted. I'm still new to Android and smart phones in general, what would be considered top of the line as far as headphones go?

The klipsch s4a headphones
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Android Car Radio

Never thought i would see Android like this haha
http://www.astina.dk/multimedie/autoradio-2din-android-wince-695-touch-med-alt-p-116659.html
Google translate (for the lazys): http://translate.google.com/transla...android-wince-695-touch-med-alt-p-116659.html

I looked into getting something like this but have you seen the price?
Nearly £700 i will wait til its half that
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tenchar

I have a unit very similar to this, but no android on it, mine is an older model, would I be able to instal Android On it.
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There is a guy that deals in an Android unit for Rover 75 and MG ZT with all the Chinese variants.
I however as mentioned plumped for the cheaper WinCE unit.
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Just shove a Nexus 7 in the gap, 3.5ml to phono to your amp, 12v micro USB car adaptor, problem solved xD

Great now a non stable car stereo that crashed every 2 minutes... just what i need on a long drive.

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Great now a non stable car stereo that crashed every 2 minutes... just what i need on a long drive.
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Go buy a iphone if you're too rookie for Android.
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WebghostDK said:
Never thought i would see Android like this haha
http://www.astina.dk/multimedie/autoradio-2din-android-wince-695-touch-med-alt-p-116659.html
Google translate (for the lazys): http://translate.google.com/transla...android-wince-695-touch-med-alt-p-116659.html
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Gasps I cant wait to S-off my radio and load a faux kernel.
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Hmmm, why does it have sense in one of the pics?
Edit: oops, just zoomed in, not sense at all.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1819175
This is a real android car radio and a hell of a lot cheaper

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1819175
This is a real android car radio and a hell of a lot cheaper
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Yup cheaper, but you got a problem there. No remote for the buttons on the steering wheel. When used to those, its hard to get rid of
And the sound output is much worse compared.
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Android 2.2 6,5" CAR Device
There is an Android 2.2 800Mhz 256MB 8GB 6,2" TFT CAR DVD on sale (800 USD to door in Russia) that I have bought recently and after some software installations it does deliver what I have wanted to have in the car.
Nevertheless there are a few major complaints to its performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx53a6N7_ws
As well there are several other minor things that would be great to change if possible.
If there is someone interested and able to cook a custom ROM for this device - I can send this device for free as a gift and for experiments. We really want a good ROM for this CA-Fi Car Stereo and the guy's in China don't seem caring enough.
I will check this thread once in a while and provide contact details for anyone interested in developing this device. It is very close to being a great thing for a CAR!
I have updated my email in the XDA profile so you can as well use this option to contact me.
PS
I Have a ROM update file (192MB) that came from the device vendor (dealer). I can send it out for revision.
The way to install this rom on the car stereo is to extract files to the root of a microSD card, insert it, switch off the device, then, while holding the screen tapped, power on – the device starts an install mode. When finished it asks for screen calibration and restarts with a new rom as after a hard reset (erases everything).

And there is the Parrot as well.

i've gone down the route of car pc etc, it was running win 7.
to be honest, they're wayyy to much fuss and aggro.
the sound quality sucked, the screen was **** (it was cheap - £250 "cheap") and broke shortly after a year of having it.
a decent head unit, with either apt x bluetooth dongle plugged in, or just the 3.5mm with hox is much much better. sound quality is way better, and i don't have to put up with some slow 800mhz cpu when all i want is to be driving whilst listening to music
just a fyi for those considering, its a huge cost, for not actually that much benefit (unless you live in your car)

CA-Fi Android Car Radio
I understand you if you only need to have music playing while driving, as well as some people who still prefer using monochrome cell phones. This is a matter of needs.
Regarding the sound quality of this particular CA-Fi device its surprisingly fine. I use its 4x45W out lines conneted directly to car OEM speakers (its a Chrysler PT) and the subwoofer RCA out channel connected via a 1KW Kenwood amplifier to a large Polk Audio woofer. With the available in this device GEQ and Bass/Treble settings the unit provides perfectly sharp and clear sound in the high+mid ranges for the OEM speakers that in company with the powerful sub make a really impressive rich and clear sound scene with no distortion at any volume.
This sound setup is very easy and efficient. Honestly, to my hearing it is not lacking comparing to my previous JVC Mosfet 192/24 DAC car stereo that was routed through amplifiers for all channels to Focal speakers instead of the OEM... That was too much trouble for the gained advantage. Again, depending on the needs. Trully - the sound of this Android Radio is fine, a sound of a branded Hi-Fi car stereo.
And if you had a Win7 Car PC setup that is quite complicated to arrange you should agree that this easy one-box Android PC solution is a great idea. It provides the music and all the tablet PC advantages. It's really nice after switching on the ignition to hear from your car that you have a new e-mail arrived, and enjoy other goodies like that.
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leppie said:
And there is the Parrot as well.
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yes, I considered the Parrot, but found it limited for modifications and with a too small screen. There is as well a Clarion at present under development, but it does not appeal to me neither. It is a concept from the Clarion Malaysia division and most likely will be limited for modifications; if it will ever be released at all:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNQC56S5NFI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1TFiy2Dsdg
I really have spent some plenty of time on the web before selecting this CA-Fi device and I couldnt find anything better. To be honest I even went trough a mistake and loss of money by ordering an Android/WinCE dual OS device first (by the way its refferted to above in this thread). Result - I installed it into my dad's car (its better than his OEM 2003 Mercedes device anyway). But that one is wierd. My advice: be aware not to get one of those by mistake. For example, mine had GPS only in WinCE and 3G only in Android - so I couldnt have the Navigation system working along with traffic updates.... this spoiled everything for me.
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Important to know that CA-Fi offer a few dozens of versions of the same model with different front panels to match many of original car dashboards without the need of modifying the panels - the device fits in as a replacement for the OEM unit! As well for those who think that there are many different Android car stereos to choose from - this may be the same model with different front facing.
Like theese are the same device:

[Q] Galaxy S III VS Note II Bluetooth driver difference?

I have a JVC head unit in my car paired up to my Galaxy S III, and no matter what I do (tried a different SIII, resets, different music apps, etc.) the Bluetooth drops when I go to skip tracks from the radio (AVRCP). I have been forced to go to the CM10 ROM to get a reliable connection (although I'm stuck on a build from about a month ago, as some Bluetooth bugs have introduced there as well). Anyway, I'm eyeing up the Note II, but I'm wondering if anyone can confirm/deny if the Note II (stock ROM) has a different Bluetooth driver than the SIII. I hate to say it, but I actually really like Samsung's new interface, but the Bluetooth issue I'm having is a deal breaker. The other question is if anyone knows if the 4.1 update coming out for the SIII will have the same BT driver as 4.0.
Thanks!

had you ever flashed the KT747 kernel on the stock ROM of your s3? it changes the WiFi and Bluetooth drivers.
OR, if you haven't, maybe give it a try since it changes the WiFi and Bluetooth drivers.

Russ77 said:
had you ever flashed the KT747 kernel on the stock ROM of your s3? it changes the WiFi and Bluetooth drivers.
OR, if you haven't, maybe give it a try since it changes the WiFi and Bluetooth drivers.
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I have not tried that. I would prefer to keep it stock, but that's something to try.

I thought I was the only one with this issue. I can relate as well . I too have a JVC unit and also experience the same bug on JB TW Rom. It tends to disconnect after I skip a few tracks and reconnects again . It does F*** up the mood when jamming to your music. At the moment im trying a different kernel to see if it does the same. But like you said CM10 doesn't disconnect.
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J-ROCK said:
I thought I was the only one with this issue. I can relate as well . I too have a JVC unit and also experience the same bug on JB TW Rom. It tends to disconnect after I skip a few tracks and reconnects again . It does F*** up the mood when jamming to your music. At the moment im trying a different kernel to see if it does the same. But like you said CM10 doesn't disconnect.
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I emailed JVC on it, and they gave me the whole "did you try a reset" business... Infuriating. At this point I just want a stock ROM that works. My S & S II worked perfect on the same head unit...
How can you tell if the stock S III and Note II use the same BT driver? Oh, and let me know what your experience is with the new kernel.

It's a few more days until Jelly Bean is released. There are changes to the Bluetooth stack in Jelly Bean. I'd wait and give that a try before getting a new phone.

I had the same problem on my JVC receiver. Had the issue with Task's ROM too. Would happen when you skip through the songs fast. I switched to an Alpine deck and it still has slight issues but not as much. I also have an issue of it disconnecting and reconnecting right after I make a call. Hopefully Monday will bring a fix for us Canadians.
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Bluetooth has been messed up on the S3 from day one. I think it's an ICS issue because my gf's OneX has the same issues. I have a Mercedes B200 and I can't get sound through the car's speakers at all. Tried a bunch of different ROMs and kernels, including some JB (4.1) builds, all to no avail. I'm at this point waiting for 4.2.

I dont see any problems with my SG3 connecting my hyundai sonata car(2013 model) and honda CRV via bluetooth. No problems playing songs, phone calls and Google navigation.
Same phone didn't work with kia soronto SUV.
I feel the car bluetooth software has issues, not the phone software.
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nani4215 said:
I dont see any problems with my SG3 connecting my hyundai sonata car(2013 model) and honda CRV via bluetooth. No problems playing songs, phone calls and Google navigation.
Same phone didn't work with kia soronto SUV.
I feel the car bluetooth software has issues, not the phone software.
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It could be, but I've used a Captivate, Infuse, & S2 on the same radios (two different JVC decks), and they've all worked perfect. Those all had stock ROMs (to start). I flashed CM9 and then CM10 on the Captivate & SII, and they still worked perfect. The only phone (stock/not stock ROM) that has ever had problems for me is the S3. My gut tells me it's a problem with the Bluetooth stack on the stock ROM, seeing as BT on CM9/CM10 works perfect on the S3 (other than the bass-less sound bug on the "stable" release and after - nice "stable" release).
Somebody on XDA should start hacking the software on these touchscreen head-units (they are update-able :good, then I'll be impressed.

Note 2 BT
Anyway, has anyone tried a Note 2 on one of the radios you had problems with? If not, I might try a re-post over in the Note 2 forum...

rytymu said:
Anyway, has anyone tried a Note 2 on one of the radios you had problems with? If not, I might try a re-post over in the Note 2 forum...
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Well I bought a Note 2, SAME DAMN PROBLEM! I'm 95% sure I'm returning it, the only other option is to buy a different head unit. Anyone else have a GS3 and an aftermarket radio that DOESN'T drop the bluetooth connection when skipping tracks?

rytymu said:
Well I bought a Note 2, SAME DAMN PROBLEM! I'm 95% sure I'm returning it, the only other option is to buy a different head unit. Anyone else have a GS3 and an aftermarket radio that DOESN'T drop the bluetooth connection when skipping tracks?
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i have a kenwood ddx 418 and ive got no issues with bluetooth, best bet would be to go to a bestbuy and try out the display units there imho

Bluetooth audio for music and calls works fine with my Ford Edge...however there is no track information (avrcp) sent to the headunit which is annoying. No change with the Jellybean update either.

mixxy said:
i have a kenwood ddx 418 and ive got no issues with bluetooth, best bet would be to go to a bestbuy and try out the display units there imho
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funkydude101 said:
Bluetooth audio for music and calls works fine with my Ford Edge...however there is no track information (avrcp) sent to the headunit which is annoying. No change with the Jellybean update either.
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But are both of you running bone-stock ROMs? If so, I may have to start looking at radios again.

Returned it. I guess that's a $35 experiment (thank you AT&T for the restocking fee). Either the Sammy BT stack is too advanced for my basic A2DP radio (as in ALL BT radios), or the Sammy BT stack is just horribly developed (which I've come to believe is true). Now I just have to wait for an apt-x head unit to come out, then I can try this experiment again...