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BlueAnt Supertooth 3 - Review

this past monday, i received the BlueAnt Supertooth 3. i've been using it for a few days and here is my review of it so far.
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what's in the package:
1 Supertooth 3
1 Travel/Wall Charger
1 Car Charger
2 Visor Clips
1 User Manual
the Supertooth 3 (ST3) has 2 strong magnets on the back of the device. it can be clipped on either side of the visor clip as needed.
pairing the device was easy. i have the HTC P3600 (aka Trinity) with Windows Mobile 5. after pairing, the ST3 tried to transfer my phone book, but was unable to. something with smart phones makes it difficult to transfer your contacts. i had to transfer my contacts 1 by 1. very time consuming. if your phone supports voice dialing and you programed some of your contacts with the voice dialing feature, you can use voice dialing with the ST3. just press and release the green button and the ST3 will beep once and you just say the person's name you want to dial, and it dials it for you. it works 90% of the time. the other 10% - it dials someone else's number that didn't even sound like the person's i called out.
the quality is pretty good. the ST3 is clipped on my visor and i don't have to yell into the mic, the other person on the other line can hear me just fine. they don't even know i'm on the ST3 until i tell them. they tell me i sound very clear. on my end, i can hear them just fine. there is a volume adjustment that you can mess with if you want it louder or quieter.
once i leave my car, and if i leave my bluetooth on with my phone...after i come back to the car, the ST3 connects to my phone automatically. it will have a voice prompt that tells me so.
the ST3 has TTS (Text To Speech). so if someone calls you and you have that number in your phone book, the ST3 should read the name of that person to you and you can say "OK", or "Accept" to pick up the call. i have a problem with this feature. the ST3 reads out the phone number instead of the name of the caller - even if the caller is in my phone book already. i don't know how to fix this, so if anyone have any ideas, i would greatly appreciate it. one of the main reason on why i bought this device was the TTS feature.
so far, i really like the ST3. it's clear on my end and clear on the other end. isn't that the main features you look for in the bluetooth headset/car kit?
this is my first review i ever posted, so i apologize if it doesn't sound professional. if anyone has any questions about the ST3, i'll be happy to answer it for you.

3-button headphone won't work.

I have a pair of Xiaomi Pistons v2.
It has 3-button for Android (volume and play/pause)
LGG3 doesn't recognize them every time I plug it in. And when it recognize it drops suddenly.
When I say drop, I can still hear through the headphone but I Can't use the buttons.
Is it any mod function? I use g3 tweak box.. Maybe it is it.

Same problem here
I have the Sennheiser Urbanite XL and the same problem. The buttons work on a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 without any issues, but on my LG G3 the buttons have no function at all.
I even checked with the Debug mode of "JAYS Headset Control", but the phone doesn't seem do get any signal from a button press.
Please help, a pair of headphones with buttons that doesn't work sucks...

This isn't a headphone or the phone issue. This is a general hardware incompatibility between different manufacturers.
Buttons are the triggers with the certain resistance. And resistance values differs for LG and Apple for example. Also pins on the jack may differ. It's a monkey circus with all these headphones.
Look at the pic:
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Look at the detailed explanation: http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/38417/how-do-volume-control-headphones-work

alfablac said:
I have a pair of Xiaomi Pistons v2.
It has 3-button for Android (volume and play/pause)
LGG3 doesn't recognize them every time I plug it in. And when it recognize it drops suddenly.
When I say drop, I can still hear through the headphone but I Can't use the buttons.
Is it any mod function? I use g3 tweak box.. Maybe it is it.
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Check it out list headphones that do work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789294

Stock lg headphones in uk are 3 button so surely some will work
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Lg nexus 5 work with Samsung headphones

I have the same issue. but I use the original Note 3 headset with my Note 3 stock.
Previously I used to use buttons normally, but now I can only hear the sound without the ability to use the buttons.
Ps, I tried to flash CM 12.1 on my Note 3, buttons worked perfectly (not hardware fault).
any ideas?

same problem!!!
alfablac said:
I have a pair of Xiaomi Pistons v2.
It has 3-button for Android (volume and play/pause)
LGG3 doesn't recognize them every time I plug it in. And when it recognize it drops suddenly.
When I say drop, I can still hear through the headphone but I Can't use the buttons.
Is it any mod function? I use g3 tweak box.. Maybe it is it.
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hello,
i have exactly the same problem. Suddenly my g3 cant recognise any 3jack headphones. only 2jack... which means no mic no buttons. I used around 10 headset with 2 and 3 jack so im 100% that the problem is the 3jacks. I replaced the jack with a new one but still the problem. then i did a factory reset and flash again the mm. Nothing. Im currently using soundabout and its the only app that make my headset work but only for listening music without using buttons. when it comes to a call it doesnt recognised mic so i cant use them . Anyone can help us to figure out???

[SOLVED] Headphones other than default ones don't work

My default headphones (the ones that came with my M8) work great on my HTC One M8 running S.Team ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...the-worlds-first100-m9-port-m8upload-t3064838)
However, my other headphones don't work on my M8. I've tried iPhone earpods and Tritton Kunai headset. After trying plugging in and out for several minutes, I sometimes get audio.
And since one of my HTC headphones broke, I got to use other headphones.
The default headphones work great so no port issue I guess. Also cleaned the port with compressed air.
I think it's a software issue, probably ROM or BoomSound related.
What do you guys think could be the issue?
The default HTC headphones that I'm currently using
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EDIT: I think I got the solution. Apparently the One M8 checks the mic on your earbuds to see if the mic is working.
I got this from the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/headphone-detected-t2988006
(special thanks to awkm for addressing the issue and vanjan for the solution)
I tested this with my headset (Tritton Kunai). When the mic is disconnected from the headset, audio plays through the internal speakers but when I connect the mic, it plays through the headset itself.

There are some Play store apps, which will force headphone mode. See if that helps.

Do you have headphones icon in notification area when your not HTC headphones are plugged in or your phone does'n detect them? Also turning on/off BoomSound might help.

redpoint73 said:
There are some Play store apps, which will force headphone mode. See if that helps.
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Tried with SoundAbout, not working as I wanted, like not all headphones work atm.
deadokster said:
Do you have headphones icon in notification area when your not HTC headphones are plugged in or your phone does'n detect them? Also turning on/off BoomSound might help.
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I don't have a headphone icon in the status bar when having earphones plugged in, also with the working M8 earbuds there is no icon. BoomSound is turned off.
I tested today with my iPhone earbuds and my Tritton Kunai headset, both of theme aren't detected by the phone.
However, my brother's earbods worked. I believe those are from Sony.

Try this
evoFxP said:
Tried with SoundAbout, not working as I wanted, like not all headphones work atm.
I don't have a headphone icon in the status bar when having earphones plugged in, also with the working M8 earbuds there is no icon. BoomSound is turned off.
I tested today with my iPhone earbuds and my Tritton Kunai headset, both of theme aren't detected by the phone.
However, my brother's earbods worked. I believe those are from Sony.
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I had the same issue and solved it by repeatedly inserting and withdrawing the plug from the socket until it worked. I'm guessing it was dirt in the socket?

Android 10: did they fix no notification sound through speaker with BT media device?

I'm hesitating to update to A10, since most modules in Good Lock are not supported there. However the most annoying thing Samsung introduced in S10 is removing LED light AND audible notifications through speaker when a BT media device is connected, which was inherited by N10. This is the most retarded thing they ever did.
So the question is, did they bring back audio notifications though speaker when BT media device (headphones, car) is connected?

I can confirm that they didn't. By far 1 of the dumbest decisions ever by Samsung.

Man I'm glad others think this was a horrible thing. I mentioned it elsewhere and peeps jumped on me like I was a fool for bringing it up
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It's actually not exactly Samsung's issue, it's Android 9/10 "feature", but nonetheless, whoever though it was a good idea without giving an option is an idiot.

[email protected] said:
I'm hesitating to update to A10, since most modules in Good Lock are not supported there. However the most annoying thing Samsung introduced in S10 is removing LED light AND audible notifications through speaker when a BT media device is connected, which was inherited by N10. This is the most retarded thing they ever did.
So the question is, did they bring back audio notifications though speaker when BT media device (headphones, car) is connected?
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I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but I can tell you that I have the Note 10+ with Android 9 and I get all sound notifications when the phone is bluetooth connected to a bluetooth speaker or my car infotainment system or bluetooth earphones.
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uhi711 said:
I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but I can tell you that I have the Note 10+ with Android 9 and I get all sound notifications when the phone is bluetooth connected to a bluetooth speaker or my car infotainment system or bluetooth earphones.
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You can listen music through BT device and receive audio notifications for different apps through phone's speaker at the same time???
https://support.google.com/android/thread/13530164?hl=en

[email protected] said:
You can listen music through BT device and receive audio notifications for different apps through phone's speaker at the same time???
https://support.google.com/android/thread/13530164?hl=en
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No, that's not what I said. But after having used 4 different Notes (2, 4, 8 & 10+) I can tell that none of them had the feature you are talking about (sound output through speaker and bluetooth device in the same time, if I understood corectly). All my phones where international versions.
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It seems you don't understand the question...
I've had Note 3, 7 and S7Edge and before Android 9 came along the notification sounds were always played through speaker AND wired/wireless headphones (or other connected BT device) at the same time. Since Android 9 notification sounds only play through connected device, NOT through speaker, unless nothing is connected.

uhi711 said:
No, that's not what I said. But after having used 4 different Notes (2, 4, 8 & 10+) I can tell that none of them had the feature you are talking about (sound output through speaker and bluetooth device in the same time, if I understood corectly). All my phones where international versions.
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Not true. Prior to Android 9 you could definitely get audible notifications through your bluetooth and phone speakers simultaneously.

I really don't know who had that brilliant idea but for sure was an idiot. And the most incredible is that we see a lot of people complaining and they don't solve this.

I DO NOT get this post. someone tell me please what you guys are trying to do?
So when I connect my phone via Bluetooth to my headphones/car/home
and say get messages, or new uploaded songs from SoundCloud
I hear an audible notification that plays over my current media playback
is that what is not happening to you guys?
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eastsidebiz said:
I DO NOT get this post. someone tell me please what you guys are trying to do?
So when I connect my phone via Bluetooth to my headphones/car/home
and say get messages, or new uploaded songs from SoundCloud
I hear an audible notification that plays over my current media playback
is that what is not happening to you guys?
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AHHH the op said OVER
"SPEAKER" while connected to Bluetooth...

eastsidebiz said:
So when I connect my phone via Bluetooth to my headphones/car/home
and say get messages, or new uploaded songs from SoundCloud
I hear an audible notification that plays over my current media playback
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That's exactly what happens now.
Before Android 9, that notification would SIMULTANEOUSLY play through speaker AND current media playback device.
The problem is that just because your headphones are connected to the phone doesn't mean they are in your ears, or if your phone is connected to the car, doesn't mean you are inside the car.

So to be clear... This fubar bluetooth/phone speaker situation, was/is not rectified in the android 10 update? No way of changing notification audio channels?

Well, I think it depends on the device and what you want it to do. For example, on my home devices, most of them, no I can't, add there's no option. But in my car, it gives me the option to both use the phone and audio with bluetooth, but I disconnected notifications, so I hear the dings on my phone.
I think from this, it's more of the device your connecting to, and whether it will have the options in the bluetooth settings. That's just my guess from what my car allows me to do, and how I set it up.

its working with the star wars special edition themed rom. scared me in the car while connected BT and Android auto

I know this is an old post but it's one of the first ones I found when googling this issue. Just in case someone else finds it when looking this up I wanted to post a fix for it.
If you download the SoundAssistant app (got it from the galaxy store) you can go to advanced settings, and there is an option for "Alerts through headphones." You have the option of choosing whether ringtones, alarms, and/or notifications are played through headphones.

This issue has been fixed. I just tried the fix and it worked perfectly.
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Airpod Pros volume very low only on Android 10?

Hi all,
Just bought a new pair of Airpod Pros and connected them to my Galaxy S20. The volume is really low even on the max. I've tried the following:
Enabled developer options
Turned ON "Disable absolute volume"
Restarted phone, re-paired Airpods
Still quiet...
Then I made sure the "Media volume limit" was OFF (in Settings > Sounds & Vibration > Volume)
Restarted phone, re-paired Airpods
Still quiet...
Turned on Dolby Atmos... Still quiet.
Not saying I want my eardrums to bleed, but seriously, this is too quiet.
Also, to test the Airpods themselves, I paired them with my Galaxy S8, which is Android 9, and they are LOUD!
It seems to be an issue with my phone settings or maybe the Airpods firmware doesn't work well with Android 10? Anyone able to fix this problem?

I just calibrated the Airpods using my friend's iPhone, but when I connect them to my Android they are still really quiet. I'd say about 50% the volume than on the iPhone and my S8 (Android 9).

I contacted both Apple and Samsung.
The Airpods firmware is up to date. The Samsung S20 firmware is up to date. Neither company had any new troubleshooting ideas. They are now both aware of the issue, although I don't know if that means they'll do anything about it. The Samsung representative said I could downgrade to Android 9 if I went to a certified Samsung technician. They gave me contact info for the nearest repair shop. I called them and they told me they could NOT downgrade my operating system.
I've tried various volume booster apps. Yes, they all make the volume louder, but they also distort the audio. This is frustrating. I don't know whether I should return the Airpods or wait until someone comes up with a fix. At this point it seems like a fix is not something that is in the near future since neither company was aware of the problem.

Got my galaxy buds+ in the post this morning and had the exact same issue thinking they we're quiet. Tried a few apps that gave me distortion also and ended up getting Mega Equalizer off the play store and setting the "loudness" inside the app to about 60%. Nice and loud now!
Got dolby atmos turned on, phone eq set to rock, eq in galaxy wearable set to dynamic. Cranked the eq in mega equalizer to this too. No distortion. Hope that helps!
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00mpollard said:
Got my galaxy buds+ in the post this morning and had the exact same issue thinking they we're quiet. Tried a few apps that gave me distortion also and ended up getting Mega Equalizer off the play store and setting the "loudness" inside the app to about 60%. Nice and loud now!
Got dolby atmos turned on, phone eq set to rock, eq in galaxy wearable set to dynamic. Cranked the eq in mega equalizer to this too. No distortion. Hope that helps!
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Oh man... I just ordered Galaxy Buds+. I hope I don't have the same issue. I wonder what is causing this?
Thanks for the volume boost app suggestion. I will give that one a try.

Have you disabled the Media volume limitation (3 dots upper right corner in setup->volume)?
Btw got an update for the Buds yesterday.

00mpollard said:
Got my galaxy buds+ in the post this morning and had the exact same issue thinking they we're quiet. Tried a few apps that gave me distortion also and ended up getting Mega Equalizer off the play store and setting the "loudness" inside the app to about 60%. Nice and loud now!
Got dolby atmos turned on, phone eq set to rock, eq in galaxy wearable set to dynamic. Cranked the eq in mega equalizer to this too. No distortion. Hope that helps!
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00mpollard - I got my Buds+ today and when I first used them they were very quiet. I was able to make them louder without the Mega EQ app. I figured I'd pass this along in case you haven't already tried it.
Turn your Mega EQ boost off first. I didn't and my ears paid the price...
In the Galaxy Wear app, there's a section called "Labs". Tap on that and then turn on the "Double tap earbud edge" feature. Then do a bunch of double taps on the right earbud edge. That will turn the volume of the buds up. Now when you put the phone volume up, they should be loud!
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Thanks for the reply! Did try that but its still a little quiet for me. I must be going deaf in my old age or like my music far too loud :laugh: