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Headphone buttons

Does anyone know how to get the headphone buttons to work?
A long press activates vlingo.
they will not pause pandora, mixzing, or the stock music app.

I can't get headphone buttons on beats studios to work either. Like on iPod I know like dbl press skips track etc.. But no go on this out my og epic. I think my HTC hero long tinge ago did work though. It may be the headphone jack doesn't have the proper stuffs for that functionality.
I have a pair of LG stereo Bluetooth headphones that have pause play fwd rew buttons and all those work perfectly.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2

Sadly iOS and Android devices use different wiring layouts for inline remotes than each other, so I've never found one designed for iOS work fully on any Android phone that I've had. Only way I can think of to fix it would be if someone made an app to intercept the remote signals and correct them, kind of like a programmable TV remote.
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klub242 said:
Sadly iOS and Android devices use different wiring layouts for inline remotes than each other, so I've never found one designed for iOS work fully on any Android phone that I've had. Only way I can think of to fix it would be if someone made an app to intercept the remote signals and correct them, kind of like a programmable TV remote.
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Or an adapter that switched the wiring around appropriately within itself.

I'm not sure compatibility is an issue here. I had no problems with using my iphone headphones on my nexus one.
Maybe it's a samsung program issue. I noticed that by deactivating vlingo, I got pause functionality back.

[Q] Onlive Universal Controller and CM9

I just updated my phone in the hopes of using my onlive controller with the onlive app. Unfortunately it pairs and connects fine, but none of the controls are what they are supposed to be, any time you hit a button it just freaks out. If anyone has any idea why this may be, let me know. Thanks all.

newtype06 said:
I just updated my phone in the hopes of using my onlive controller with the onlive app. Unfortunately it pairs and connects fine, but none of the controls are what they are supposed to be, any time you hit a button it just freaks out. If anyone has any idea why this may be, let me know. Thanks all.
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I use ps3 controller with sixaxis controller app.. Works pretty good.. Dont know if they would need a similar procedure or not..
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Turns out I just needed a reboot. Works fine now.

I'd like to add that you can fully navigate android with this awesome controller. This seriously rocks.

Just curious, why would you want to use a 2 handed gamepad to control your pocket sized phone?

buggerritt said:
Just curious, why would you want to use a 2 handed gamepad to control your pocket sized phone?
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For highly portable power gaming of course!!

lifyre said:
For highly portable power gaming of course!!
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Exactly.

Bluetooth keyboard for S3 (with touch pad)

Can anyone recommend a bluetooth keyboard with touchpad for S3?
I never had something like this...so I am kinda confused which one to get...
I plan to use it together with the MHL adapter to the television set.
Thanks in advance.
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I never used any keyboard with my Android device...so I do not have any idea...how it suppose to work
If I connect the S3 to TV with the MHL connector and the TV+SGS3 about 3-5 meters away from me.... this means re-touching the screen is not comfortable.
This is the reason why I imagined that I would need the touch pad.
Do I really need the touchpad? (plan mainly for browsing, watching movies, youtube)

Actually every bluetooth keyboard should work. Search Amazon or ebay for "bluetooth keyboard with touchpad". Its important to buy a real bluetooth one and nothing with proprietary standards (like most logitech/advertised as "wireless")
Quick look in ebay: Rii Bluetooth Mini Wireless Keyboard With Touchpad More For PC Cool Fahioned aje 150819865177 for 30€

Thank you the quick reply.
I will take a look at it as soon I am back at home.
And...can this work too?
Playstation 3 - Cordless Mediaboard Pro from Logitech
http://www.amazon.de/Playstation-Co...VSII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340621313&sr=8-1

aaa said:
Thank you the quick reply.
I will take a look at it as soon I am back at home.
And...can this work too?
Playstation 3 - Cordless Mediaboard Pro from Logitech
http://www.amazon.de/Playstation-Co...VSII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340621313&sr=8-1
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The S3 should work with any keyboard. Correct me if I'm wrong. You can get a USB adaptor if you want to use USB keyboards also.

lukyjay said:
The S3 should work with any keyboard. Correct me if I'm wrong. You can get a USB adaptor if you want to use USB keyboards also.
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I tried it with mouse+keyboard via USB and it works.
Unfortunately, I can not do that while connecting to MHL connector, if I understand it correctly.
I want to use it together with my TV which is connected with the MHL converter, this means the keyboard has to be via Bluetooth.
And, I am sitting about 3-5 meters away (I do not have long enough HDMI cable) from my SGS3 so I need a good bluetooth keyboard with working short cuts like home button, volume, etc. and also a touch pad to replace the mouse thing....I do not want to stand up every few seconds to operate the SGS3 directly on the phone.

Hmmm... the Rii keyboards are too small in my opinion.
Do all keyboards with touchpad really that small?
Any other options?
Thanks in advance

aaa said:
Hmmm... the Rii keyboards are too small in my opinion.
Do all keyboards with touchpad really that small?
Any other options?
Thanks in advance
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The one you posted looks bigger. There is an expensive one with standard keyboard size, the dinovo edge.
But as said before: basically any bluetooth keyboard will do the trick.

first off, you need a Bluetooth keyboard?? for what case?

Reldeis said:
The one you posted looks bigger. There is an expensive one with standard keyboard size, the dinovo edge.
But as said before: basically any bluetooth keyboard will do the trick.
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Yes, I tried my old bluetooth keyboard and mouse (multiple pairing)...but using separated mouse and bluetooth while sitting on the couch, it is not really comfortable
Dinovo? wait I will check.
This one?
http://www.amazon.de/Logitech-schnu...W1RA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340654274&sr=8-1
Looks good..for the price I will have to play with it around for several minutes before taking the decision of buying. From the price, it is still OK, but depends on the feel during try-out.
I will check it at stores near home before ordering from Amazon
I hope this is the correct one for me
Thanks

Nice! I saw it on youtube...it has docking for charging, etc.
I think will get the dinovo edge

I work with a microsoft bluetooth mouse 5000 and a chinese bluetooth kehboard.... work fine without problem (siyha kernel installed)
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I bought finally the Dinovo Edge

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the Dinovo edge uses a usb receiver so you wont be able to use it in conjuntion with MHL.

dinovo edge also works on standard BT, my bluetooth dongle broke and i'm currently just using another bt dongle on my htpc --> should work

No soft control buttons on SGS3 so be careful what keyboard you get!
Hi,
I've been using the cheapest bluetooth and mouse out there whilst I get the hang of the smartphone pc experience. I have noticed that since it is not a Galaxy Nexus, it is impossible to point the mouse to the home button, or bring up the settings (bottom left button). Back buttun is simple because it is just the Esc button on the keyboard. If your going to be sitting 3-5m away from your SGS3 then this will be a deal breaker I'm sure.
Does anyone know a work around for people who are in this situation (i.e. no shortcut keys to control buttons on SGS3 excluding back)?
Cheers,
Stui

Use "external keyboard helper pro" from the Google play store to assign any hardware key to an android action.
Just search Google play store

Motorola Bluetooth Keyboard + trackpad.
I bought the motorola bluetooth keyboard with trackpad since it has Android shortcuts. I just got it today and tried it for 10 minutes. I found the mouse extremely slow and unaccurate and the keyboard responded a little slow. Im looking for an app maybe so that I can calibrate and adjust the settings.
Also using the original Galaxy MHL/HDMI adapter (the 11 pin version) I got the Image on my TV but the resolution is bigger than the screen so I cant see the whole picture. If anyone knows how to set this up aswell I would appreciate it.
Thank you very much in advance!

jmarcosa said:
I bought the motorola bluetooth keyboard with trackpad since it has Android shortcuts. I just got it today and tried it for 10 minutes. I found the mouse extremely slow and unaccurate and the keyboard responded a little slow. Im looking for an app maybe so that I can calibrate and adjust the settings.
Also using the original Galaxy MHL/HDMI adapter (the 11 pin version) I got the Image on my TV but the resolution is bigger than the screen so I cant see the whole picture. If anyone knows how to set this up aswell I would appreciate it.
Thank you very much in advance!
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Set the tv screen option to full pixel (named like this on my sony) maybe different on yours, to see the full screen.

jmarcosa said:
I bought the motorola bluetooth keyboard with trackpad since it has Android shortcuts. I just got it today and tried it for 10 minutes. I found the mouse extremely slow and unaccurate and the keyboard responded a little slow. Im looking for an app maybe so that I can calibrate and adjust the settings.
Also using the original Galaxy MHL/HDMI adapter (the 11 pin version) I got the Image on my TV but the resolution is bigger than the screen so I cant see the whole picture. If anyone knows how to set this up aswell I would appreciate it.
Thank you very much in advance!
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I also have the Motorola bt kb w/ trackpad. The keyboard is great, but yeah, the mouse movement isnt' the gretest. You can increase the pointer speed inside of Settings -> Language and Input. It makes it more tolerable, but not great. Besides, I've found it a little tedious to use a mouse as most apps are made with just the touchscreen in mind.
Edit: this is the one: http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Wireless-Keyboard-Trackpad-Packaging/dp/B006291K7A Woot has had it for $35 shipped recently

Galaxy S3 bluetooth keyboard with slide out design
aaa said:
Nice! I saw it on youtube...it has docking for charging, etc.
I think will get the dinovo edge
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Hi.here is the bluetooth keyboard @ integrated with a case for samsung galaxy S3
bluetooth keyboard + Slide out + standing + detachable case + backlight design
you can check from : www (dot) ele-boat (dot) com/Details.asp?ID=17
or more info.glad to talk with you on Skype: kingraingroup7 or MSN : [email protected]

Make my phone a tablet remote?

I have a nexus 7 2013, and a samsung galaxy pocket. The nexus is going into my car as a head unit, and i want to know if there is an app that will let me use the phone to give voice commands to the tablet, and open or close apps. I also want to be able to control media apps through the phone to do things like switch tracks or change volume levels. The phone is going to primarily be used as a WIFI hotspot while I'm in the car, so I'm not sure if i should make a bluetooth connection for the commands, and a wifi tether for the internet, or if it all has to be done exclusively over bluetooth or wifi. Thanks.

You have your own reasons but just curious, why can't you use voice commands directly on the N7? It is tethered to your phone so it has internet access and all.
Check out this setup. I'm going to do similar setup on my IS 250.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657308
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[email protected] said:
You have your own reasons but just curious, why can't you use voice commands directly on the N7? It is tethered to your phone so it has internet access and all.
Check out this setup. I'm going to do similar setup on my IS 250.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657308
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the tablet will be in the dash, which might be fine, but i would also still have to shout over loud music and wind noise when i have the top off. If i can just hold the phone up to my face, i won't have to shout or take my eyes off of the road.

[email protected] said:
the tablet will be in the dash, which might be fine, but i would also still have to shout over loud music and wind noise when i have the top off. If i can just hold the phone up to my face, i won't have to shout or take my eyes off of the road.
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You would be using a phone whilst driving though. This is illegal in the UK, but a Bluetooth headset would do what you require and you'd have both hands free for driving
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Remote droid should work ...but its always been very buggy
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doop said:
You would be using a phone whilst driving though. This is illegal in the UK, but a Bluetooth headset would do what you require and you'd have both hands free for driving
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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a bluetooth headset would work for that, but it would also block half of the sound coming from my stereo, and i couldn't use it to give the tablet commands like next track or volume up like i could with a remote. I'm kind of looking for a hybrid between a standard remote control, and a bluetooth headset. I need a microphone to give the tablet navigation commands, and perform tasks that would be complicated while driving, and a remote to give it simple commands like volume up or next track without taking my eyes off of the road. The phone itself is small and could probably be mounted to my steering wheel like a steering wheel control.

A clip on Bluetooth mic and a Bluetooth remote mounted on the steering wheel might be a way to go?
I would tether the tablet to the phone via Wifi for the Internet connection.
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[Q] [Help] Is there a Bluetooth Hands free app

Hi recently I have installed a Android tabled as my stereo/Head deck in my car. I was wondering if there is a Bluetooth hands free apps that I could install on my tablet to function as a hands free device for my phone to connect to?

DarkN3ss61 said:
Hi recently I have installed a Android tabled as my stereo/Head deck in my car. I was wondering if there is a Bluetooth hands free apps that I could install on my tablet to function as a hands free device for my phone to connect to?
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you mean something like android auto on your tablet?
never heard of it, but it is a nice idea.
maybe you can mirrorlink your phone to your tablet? losing control of the tablet though ...
my personal setup right now is a nexus7 (wifi only) with music and offline-navigation connected through AUX/headphone jack and my phone connected via BT to the stereo. i can control the phonebook and dial from the car stereo and of course answer calls with just one button. but the smartphone-part of my oneplus is pretty much useless as long as im driving.

elchmartin said:
you mean something like android auto on your tablet?
never heard of it, but it is a nice idea.
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My Headunit app turns a tablet into a headunit, but it doesn't do anything with Bluetooth at this time. See my sig for the thread.
But I'm not sure this is what the OP wants.

mikereidis said:
But I'm not sure this is what the OP wants.
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i think he wants to control his phone-functions through his tablet ... aka remote-control the phone through the tablet.

mikereidis said:
My Headunit app turns a tablet into a headunit, but it doesn't do anything with Bluetooth at this time. See my sig for the thread.
But I'm not sure this is what the OP wants.
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Imagine you have a normal bluetooth stereo in your car. When you get in your car your phone automatically connect. If you receive a call it will come through on the cars speakers. and so on..
Makes more sense?

elchmartin said:
you mean something like android auto on your tablet?
never heard of it, but it is a nice idea.
maybe you can mirrorlink your phone to your tablet? losing control of the tablet though ...
my personal setup right now is a nexus7 (wifi only) with music and offline-navigation connected through AUX/headphone jack and my phone connected via BT to the stereo. i can control the phonebook and dial from the car stereo and of course answer calls with just one button. but the smartphone-part of my oneplus is pretty much useless as long as im driving.
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For my setup, I don't have a normal stereo in my car, my tablet is the stereo, so I need hands free capabilities so my phone can connect to my tablet(Stereo). Since its illegal to be using your phone if it is not connected to handsfree in my country. (New Zealand)

DarkN3ss61 said:
For my setup, I don't have a normal stereo in my car, my tablet is the stereo, so I need hands free capabilities so my phone can connect to my tablet(Stereo). Since its illegal to be using your phone if it is not connected to handsfree in my country. (New Zealand)
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someone had the same idea here it seems... but no conclusion so far...

elchmartin said:
someone had the same idea here it seems... but no conclusion so far...
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Damm that sucks. After my finals, if we still can't find an option I might just make the app myself

DarkN3ss61 said:
Damm that sucks. After my finals, if we still can't find an option I might just make the app myself
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in my quoted thread someone said that HandsFree-Profile Host mode isn't implemented at all ... so good luck with that :-/
by the way how do you get a decent outpu from your tablet? i mean you just run straight to an amp and do all the mixing in software? would not be my favourite .. :laugh:

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in my quoted thread someone said that HandsFree-Profile Host mode isn't implemented at all ... so good luck with that :-/
by the way how do you get a decent outpu from your tablet? i mean you just run straight to an amp and do all the mixing in software? would not be my favourite .. :laugh:
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I'm using a USB DAC that then connects to a preamp, which then connects the the wire harness in the car to use the stock speakers and amp

DarkN3ss61 said:
I'm using a USB DAC that then connects to a preamp, which then connects the the wire harness in the car to use the stock speakers and amp
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interesting ... still prefer my more "classical" setup. can just pop in a CD if i desire
if only there was more space in the dash ... luckily i have a 2DIN-bay but a third one would no be a waste

elchmartin said:
interesting ... still prefer my more "classical" setup. can just pop in a CD if i desire
if only there was more space in the dash ... luckily i have a 2DIN-bay but a third one would no be a waste
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If you are interested, this is the exact same way I set up mine (Same car and everything)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KjlvHGIK6g

DarkN3ss61 said:
If you are interested, this is the exact same way I set up mine (Same car and everything)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KjlvHGIK6g
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mmhh... nice, but I really dislike the thought of only a software volume... plus no FM is a no-go for me as traffic messages are quite OK here in Germany
But it is a nice project!
Thinking of moving a 1-DIN slot to the central vent for a classic stereo and the install a tab for music and navigation... but I think it's not worth it for my 14year old car

elchmartin said:
mmhh... nice, but I really dislike the thought of only a software volume... plus no FM is a no-go for me as traffic messages are quite OK here in Germany
But it is a nice project!
Thinking of moving a 1-DIN slot to the central vent for a classic stereo and the install a tab for music and navigation... but I think it's not worth it for my 14year old car
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There is hardware volume, the buttons on the steering wheel. They also have next song mute and so on. and you can get FM easily by using this http://www.sdrtouch.com/, you can get a device for about $10 and you can get way more than FM radio, you can get police scanners and so on

DarkN3ss61 said:
There is hardware volume, the buttons on the steering wheel. They also have next song mute and so on. and you can get FM easily by using this http://www.sdrtouch.com/, you can get a device for about $10 and you can get way more than FM radio, you can get police scanners and so on
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I bought the SDR-Touch radio app and it's good for what it does and is still one of a kind for Android.
But the downsides of SDR include somewhat limited audio quality and high CPU and power usage and the related heat.