Unless Im missing something, is there not a way to plug the S3 into the USB port on the radio and charge it and play music right through the USB like an iphone? When I had my iphone I could just plug it right into my stereo and it would charge and play music. When I tried the AUX on the iphone it did not sound half as good as when using USB directly, so I assume the S3 is the same and want to use the USB if at all possible in a dock would be great. Of all the things they claim Samsung "copied" the iphone on, this is the one they should have. Its the only thing I miss or like better about the iphone than the S3 so far...
At the moment my plan B is to get a dock to charge it and then have to get something like a Samsung HS3000 as well, but even with Apt-x I cant see this being as clear and loud as using the USB
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Android will have this in Jelly Bean (4.1)... Android Open Accessory Protocol 2.0 supports audio out.
Alternatively, there is a specific Galaxy S3 feature: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754102 that works in car mode...
The OEM Infuse car dock will also do this too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669567
it will probably be possible awhile after jb realese
yup.. the infuse car dock does it
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Yeah, I I've been using the infuse dock for the audio out, but at least for me, I get tons of engine noise.
I switched to using tune link over BT and that sounds really good.
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Beemer533 said:
Yeah, I I've been using the infuse dock for the audio out, but at least for me, I get tons of engine noise.
I switched to using tune link over BT and that sounds really good.
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Ya the infuse dock doesnt use true usb connection, I dont think its possible to do this at all yet is the issue. I also dont like that I would have to take the case off the phone to use the dock so its looking more like I will have to get a dock that will fit with case on, use regular charger, then just use BT and deal with it...I hope JB will let you use the USB like the iphone at some point.But maybe the new apt-x is better than I know as Ive not used it.
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Hi,
I'm looking for a speaker dock to use a s2 as home stero system for the wife.
It needs to be easy to use for her and it must charge the phone as well. Bluetooth or usb is fine for connectivity but it must also have a stand for it.
Been looking at the Philips range but I'm not 100% convinced this is what I'm looking for.
The phone runs CM10 if that matters.
Thanks
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I have the iLuv MobiAir. It has bluetooth so can be used with that or you can dock it. It has a micro usb to dock the phone in to. The usb can be moved depending where the port is on your phone. it can be used with aux cable too. The MobiAir can charge the phone when docked and also acts as a loud speaker (handsfree) when taking calls. iLuv do a non bluetooth version as well and this model is cheaper. The reviews I read were good. Sound quality is good and it is very reasonably priced too.
I read the Android 4.1 supports audio out thru usb, but I can't get it to work on my Honda civic, does anyone know how to set it up, it works fine with the ipod/iphone I even get albums covers on my dash, I would just like the music to play, don't really like aux cable for music only but I would do it if I really have to, thanks for the help
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I am finding it needs to be a certain type of cable. Not certain of the particulars tho. I had an S3 and the iBolt car mount came with the right cable. Tis the only one I have found that works so far.
Thanks for the info I didn't know that, hopefully they make a dock for it or you think I can get the one for gs3 and use the cable only?
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I've seen the iBolt that VZW sells and have heard good and bad things about it. Does anyone else have recommendations? I usually drive with my phone horizontal so I can use nav if necessary.
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I've seen the iBolt that VZW sells and have heard good and bad things about it. Does anyone else have recommendations? I usually drive with my phone horizontal so I can use nav if necessary.
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I use the basic Samsung universal case with car home ultra app. It does the job. The camera still works and I have a shortcut for it just in case. The Samsung dock works good with any case too. Works with my defender and my powerskin which has the added thickness of an additional battery. Yea I have to plug both power and aux cables but I just heard too many bad things about the iBolt.
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I got the iBolt last week. I haven't found anything wrong with it. The USB audio sounds much more balanced than using the headphone jack. The only annoyance is that the ICS ROM doesn't route phone calls through the USB audio, but that's not the iBolt's fault. I've heard that the latest CM10 now has support for both USB audio and USB phone calls.
I have an ibolt and I really like it. Switched from the infuse.
Anyone know of any good charging/ speaker docks? I want to buy a portable speaker and I was thinking of the JBL Pulse. But I also wanted a home one where I can dock it and listen to music while it charges. Anyone know of any good android ones?
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Charging your phone while using it is not good for the battery from what I understand.....but that hear say I guess........I do it lol.......I am wondering the same question you are !
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Charging your phone while using it is not good for the battery from what I understand.....but that hear say I guess........I do it lol.......I am wondering the same question you are !
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I've always used while charging. But I see a bunch of iPhone ones. It can't be that difficult to make one to support android could it? I really want a good android one.
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I'm sure ebay has a s hit ton of them
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I have look at a lot of dock for android but I went with Philips AS140/37 Fidelio Bluetooth Speaker with Micro-USB Dock. It sound great and the price has dropped do to lack of buyers. Have my Samsung Galaxy Player plunged in to the Dock and running off of Bluetooth and listen to music all night long. If you have a good electronic store near you , go and see what they have in stock and ask to listen to them all.
Stereo Bluetooth quality is probably the weakest point of this phone (unless the Bluetooth devices supports aptX). For portable, the JBL Charge is a favorite of mine; it's loud and has a big battery and includes a USB port to charge off of. Although you'll definitely get better sound using the auxiliary input than Bluetooth (again, because of our phone, not the speaker). It easily outclasses the Beats Pill and costs much less, too.
If you're home-use speaker is for the bedroom, the Charge would likely fill that role nicely, as well. If you're looking for something that will fill the living room, I'd recommend the Auvio HBT2000 (it's a radio shack brand). It's loud, clean, plenty of bass and can play via Bluetooth, Auxiliary cable and provides a USB port for charging. As it's quite powerful, it must be plugged into an AC outlet to operate. IMO, it's the most underpriced large Bluetooth speaker available.
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Has anyone come up with a good way to mount the google wireless charger in the car? If you have post a picture and give me some ideas.
Also my car is old and only has a line in are there any good bluetooth audio interfaces I could use? It would be great to just stick the phone to the charger and not need to plug in anything.
You could try sugru....
There's a qi charger called Airdock that was a successful kick starter campain I own one and love it
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I was thinking a mounting arm of some kind like the air dock uses. I saw the air dock and it's good to hear it works well. If I can't figure out something with this maybe I will get the air dock.
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Also my car is old and only has a line in are there any good bluetooth audio interfaces I could use? It would be great to just stick the phone to the charger and not need to plug in anything.
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I freakin' love this one...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_sAeYtb1HDJ8N1
For me, this is the perfect solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...es/kenu-airframe-n5-wireless-charger-t2573184