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[Q] In ear headphones with volume controller and mic

Can someone confirm that for sgs2 it would be compatible with the many iphone compatible ones out there?
For the first gen sgs it is only compatible with the nokia ones, which is very limited.

My Griffin iTalk adaptor has worked and samsung bundle some headphones with only one button so I can only presume most iPhone compatible buds will also work.
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steve228uk said:
My Griffin iTalk adaptor has worked and samsung bundle some headphones with only one button so I can only presume most iPhone compatible buds will also work.
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That's great news! Time to read up more on the klipsch 4si earphone review.

can anyone else please confirm this? this was a major flaw in the original sgs (for me)
@jdrake klipsch s4i are a good choice
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Seems to work fine with a set of ipod head phones I just got of ebay. Microphone works and the click button pauses.

jenkinson6a said:
Seems to work fine with a set of ipod head phones I just got of ebay. Microphone works and the click button pauses.
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well that seems like good news...ahh sgs2 is soo tempting haha
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@jenkinson6a:
does your headphone have only one button or are there some more (volume control or something like this)? If there are some: do they also work?

wuhrz said:
@jenkinson6a:
does your headphone have only one button or are there some more (volume control or something like this)? If there are some: do they also work?
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sorry its only got one

Hi guys I was looking for the same thing, BUT i would like one NOT in ear. do u have any links?

enne91 said:
Hi guys I was looking for the same thing, BUT i would like one NOT in ear. do u have any links?
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Give Dr Dre Beats a try
http://beatsbydre.com/products/Products.aspx?pid=B5505&cat=1

wuhrz said:
@jenkinson6a:
does your headphone have only one button or are there some more (volume control or something like this)? If there are some: do they also work?
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Just tried my old HTC headphones with three buttons. Forward, back and play/pause/call answer. Worked just as they should so some with a volume control should work perfectly too.

that sounds great! thanks!

Can someone recommend an inline adapter so I can use my current headphones?

mentalinc said:
Can someone recommend an inline adapter so I can use my current headphones?
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http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=U52+Griffin+SmartTalk+Control

can someone recommend some in ear headphones, preferably with the controls on them?
the Samsung ones are truely shocking, in respects to audio quality.

good to know that talk controls are working with most headphones, will influance my next choice of headphones i purchase

diablous said:
can someone recommend some in ear headphones, preferably with the controls on them?
the Samsung ones are truely shocking, in respects to audio quality.
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I'd say it depends on your price range but I love the Klipsch s4i [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-S4i...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1304553404&sr=8-1]. They're a good range with a nice bass to them.
If you want something a little cheaper you could go for some Sennheisers but they can get a little muddy and the bass is a little overpowering at times meaning you miss some of the highs.
Failing that just get something like a Griffin SmartTalk [http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/smarttalk] that will allow you to plug whatever headphones/earphones you want and still have the audio control/hands free. It's what I'm using!

I have a pair of dr dre beats with inline controls. The volume buttons do nothing while the middle button will pause only.
There is no way of changing track.
Hope that helps. Thanks.
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RustyWrightOne said:
I have a pair of dr dre beats with inline controls. The volume buttons do nothing while the middle button will pause only.
There is no way of changing track.
Hope that helps. Thanks.
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Try double-clicking the play/pause button

steve228uk said:
Try double-clicking the play/pause button
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I tried that also but it just paused the music. I tried every combination i could think of and nothing would change the track or volume.
Thanks

iPhone Headphone to Galaxy S3 converter cable?

Anyone know a cable converter that will work for the Galaxy S3 (like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-iPhon...e-Samsung-HTC-LG-/140574981373#ht_3686wt_1163)
I have Klipsch S4i headphones that have volume control for the iPhone only. I want to use these headphones with FUNCTIONAL volume control with the Galaxy S3.

If you find one, let me know. This is one of my major gripes with Samsung. I managed to get headphones working with my Samsung Galaxy S using a Nokia headphone remote control, but this doesn't work on the SIII.
Why can't they just use the same standard as everyone else.
Or possibly sell an adaptor, and educate their store staff - went to the popup Samsung store in Spitalfields Market (London) today and they had no idea what I was talking about. The sales assistant finally admitted that his headphones don't work with his S2 either. But was clueless as to how to help.
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this i would really like!
i`ve got a pair of beats headphones and they did not work at all with my first sgs
but now with the s3, the centre button works, answering calls, pausing and skipping tracks, and the mic also works, but the volume doesn`t...

Yeah the S4i also has a working center button but no functioning volume control (which is what I mostly use...don't really care about a mic)
The other adapter I looked at is called Fiio LU2 but I have not seen anyone specifically use it for the SG3.
http://www.fiio.com.cn/product/index.aspx?ID=38&MenuID=020303

still nothing?

Hey,
I have just brought the Fiio adapter,
ill let you know about the results
Rob

robcooksey said:
Hey,
I have just brought the Fiio adapter,
ill let you know about the results
Rob
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Hey. Is it the Fiio LU2? I wanted to get that but did not know if would work.
Waiting to get your input!
Thanks!

LU2 doesn't work
Hi there, I just bougth the fioo lu2 cable and it doesn't work with the s3. I'm sending it back to amazon. I have sony headphones and even for me everything works except the volume controls. With the lu2 connected, nothing works and the audio is all "push-pull" (I hope that is how you say that in english).
So don't buy it!

steylor said:
Hi there, I just bougth the fioo lu2 cable and it doesn't work with the s3. I'm sending it back to amazon. I have sony headphones and even for me everything works except the volume controls. With the lu2 connected, nothing works and the audio is all "push-pull" (I hope that is how you say that in english).
So don't buy it!
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DAMN IT! :crying:
I was really hoping these would work...
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what about this?
http://www.makible.com/products/mk1-headphone-to-handsfree-adapter

Yeah it's nice, but for 30$ I think I can buy a pair of headset as good as my Sony.
Btw,yesterday I try using them again and another thing I noticed is that even if the sound quality is waaaaay better with my Sony, the volume is much more lower than the included Samsing's. So it's not only a matter of the voulme button not working. And today I'm back with the Samsung's...

steylor said:
Yeah it's nice, but for 30$ I think I can buy a pair of headset as good as my Sony.
Btw,yesterday I try using them again and another thing I noticed is that even if the sound quality is waaaaay better with my Sony, the volume is much more lower than the included Samsing's. So it's not only a matter of the voulme button not working. And today I'm back with the Samsung's...
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Yeah, I wont mind paying $30 to get my Pro's working properly with my sweet phone..

Hmm...the ones that come with the S3 have volume control. I hope some headphone manufacturers can reverse-engineer it. I think it has to do with how the parts of the jack are arranged. Because I know on the iPhone the ground part is switched.

Klipsch S4i Reference w/ Mic
I just tried using my Klipsch S4i Reference w/ Mic headphones and the center button + ear buds work but the volume and microphone do not work. I'd appreciate it if anyone discovers an adapter that converts iPhone headphones to work with the Samsung Galaxy S III. Anybody know why it is this way? I've compared the Samsung headphone jack to the Kilpsch ones and I don't see much of a difference...

b0gd4n said:
this i would really like!
i`ve got a pair of beats headphones and they did not work at all with my first sgs
but now with the s3, the centre button works, answering calls, pausing and skipping tracks, and the mic also works, but the volume doesn`t...
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how did you make it skip track? i have the urbeats that i bought for the one x and worked with track skipping, but with the s3 they change volume

[[ Cold ]] said:
how did you make it skip track? i have the urbeats that i bought for the one x and worked with track skipping, but with the s3 they change volume
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well, I can change tracks in power amp with that button click option,not in the normal player. In that, the centre button plays/pauses the track.
How did you manage to change the volume on the s3?

10.00 adapter
For 10.00 you can buy the Meelec ADPTR-TRRS-35. I would post the link, but I cant because I'm a new user. If you just type it in to Google, it'll show up. Also, if you're good with soldering, you can buy the tips and solder them yourself. I bought gold plated and its lasted me years with my original galaxy.

mattedwards2686 said:
For 10.00 you can buy the Meelec ADPTR-TRRS-35. I would post the link, but I cant because I'm a new user. If you just type it in to Google, it'll show up. Also, if you're good with soldering, you can buy the tips and solder them yourself. I bought gold plated and its lasted me years with my original galaxy.
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Why does it say on the site ``This adapter will not enable the mic/volume buttons of a 3-button Apple compatible headset to work with non-Apple devices``?

I am toying with taking the buds off my iphone headphones ( i like the buds not the in ear stuff) and soldering them to the samsung cable... i know it might be sacrlidge to do so with more expensive headphones but... dangerous times... drastic measures and such.....

I have a rogers s3 rooted running CM 10 and the headphones NOW work. Function keys all working correctly So this was clearly a software limitation.

pmafia said:
I have a rogers s3 rooted running CM 10 and the headphones NOW work. Function keys all working correctly So this was clearly a software limitation.
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What kind of headphones are you running? Do they all work?
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quattro527 said:
What kind of headphones are you running? Do they all work?
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While I was in Samsung country last month (Seoul), I went to a few headphone/audio retail shops which let you test out almost ANY brand of headphones you'd like--and apparent this has been a big issue for Samsung users (since most volume control + mic headphones out there are built to work for and certified for use with Apple). One method they taught me (aside from rooting and hacking ROMs), was to download this app called "JAYS". This app will somehow allow the microphones to work on many brands (I use Sennheisers personally) whereas it would not work before due to the different in impedance. The app also creates shortcuts using the working center button, allowing short/long keypresses to do quite a lot (i.e. short press + long press will lower volume, double short press will skip tracks, etc) by turning the center button (which works on MOST headphoens) into a morse code-like button.
I have yet to find a ROM out there that allows my Sennheisers (MM80i, MM70i) to work with the volume buttons, but I've been happy with the JAYS app.

Headphones (preferably in-ear) with remote and mic

Hello
Can someone suggest any headphone (preferably in-ear) with remote (for hanging up calls, could include volume controls) and mic for daily use while driving?
Thanks

ngr.hd said:
Hello
Can someone suggest any headphone (preferably in-ear) with remote (for hanging up calls, could include volume controls) and mic for daily use while driving?
Thanks
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try one of these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53968996&postcount=16

ngr.hd said:
Hello
Can someone suggest any headphone (preferably in-ear) with remote (for hanging up calls, could include volume controls) and mic for daily use while driving?
Thanks
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I'm not sure about how well they work specifically with the Moto g but the Xiaomi Pistons 2 are supposed to sound amazing for the price

The default headset does that.
1 time Press for Attending Call
And Long Press For Disconnecting Call.

The Man With The Plan said:
I'm not sure about how well they work specifically with the Moto g but the Xiaomi Pistons 2 are supposed to sound amazing for the price
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They really are a very nice and affordable pair of headphones, which indeed sound _really_ nice.
Although only one of the three remote control button works, so you cannot change volume with it, you can pause/play, answer calls and skip to next track though (using the working button). The mic works flawlessly.
I would still recommend these headphones to anyone, but you really have to make sure, you do not buy a knockoff product (I bought mine from ibuygoo.com and they're legit)

spicynitin said:
The default headset does that.
1 time Press for Attending Call
And Long Press For Disconnecting Call.
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The problem is a lot of Moto G's don't come with those headsets. I think that only Indian ones do.

Diogomsb said:
The problem is a lot of Moto G's don't come with those headsets. I think that only Indian ones do.
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Besides, it seems there's no way to buy one,

h.bildhoff said:
They really are a very nice and affordable pair of headphones, which indeed sound _really_ nice.
Although only one of the three remote control button works, so you cannot change volume with it, you can pause/play, answer calls and skip to next track though (using the working button). The mic works flawlessly.
I would still recommend these headphones to anyone, but you really have to make sure, you do not buy a knockoff product (I bought mine from ibuygoo.com and they're legit)
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i confirm, xiaomi pistons is the best earphones, i bought one pair 1 week ago and i am verry happy with realistic sound, bass very good, but you write wrong the site, is called ibuygou.com. Good luck

No Dude by default even indian headset don't do.
i have installed an app "Headset Button Controller" & Enabled "Become Developer" from settings.
Then Only i am able to Change Music Tracks Via Default Headset [only Music Player No FM Radio Chaannels changing]
Also i am able to answer calls & disconnect them also.

h.bildhoff said:
They really are a very nice and affordable pair of headphones, which indeed sound _really_ nice.
Although only one of the three remote control button works, so you cannot change volume with it, you can pause/play, answer calls and skip to next track though (using the working button). The mic works flawlessly.
I would still recommend these headphones to anyone, but you really have to make sure, you do not buy a knockoff product (I bought mine from ibuygoo.com and they're legit)
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Glad to see your enjoying them I've been planning on buying a pair but I'm not sure whether to choose free shipping or pay extra for the tracked one. Which one did you pick when you got yours?

The Man With The Plan said:
Glad to see your enjoying them I've been planning on buying a pair but I'm not sure whether to choose free shipping or pay extra for the tracked one. Which one did you pick when you got yours?
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I picked free shipping and have had no problems with it. It took around 2-3weeks to ship to germany and the phones were packaged nicely.

h.bildhoff said:
I picked free shipping and have had no problems with it. It took around 2-3weeks to ship to germany and the phones were packaged nicely.
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Hi,
How does the microphone performs on Pistons 2? I picked up Samsung EHS64 based on good review on head-fi.org, directly from amazon (not some cheap-fake marketplace seller), sound is amazing, mic is also clear, but buttons don't work even with the headset controller app.

arokan said:
Hi,
How does the microphone performs on Pistons 2? I picked up Samsung EHS64 based on good review on head-fi.org, directly from amazon (not some cheap-fake marketplace seller), sound is amazing, mic is also clear, but buttons don't work even with the headset controller app.
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everyone i talk, tell me that they hear me perfectly, the microphone is very good, but the controls of remote doesnt work with moto g, only mute work

Jbl premium

Morning guys. I bought some new jbl headphones from Amazon, and they have the 3 buttons(volume up and down, and the middle button for answering calls). How can I make them work for skipping, and play/pause the songs?
The volume buttons doesn't work at all,but the middle button works perfectly.driver problems?
I'm on liquid smooth milestone 3.2 kk version.
Thanks a lot

You can use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kober.headsetbutton
Try the trial version if you are not sure if it will work

Thanks @Crime_Monkey
I've bought that one yesterday and played with it for a while(testing),but seems like it doesn't do the job. Got the refund back anyway. Let me show you the headphones I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0096JAN...iption_secondary_view_pageState_1417284084500
Any other suggestion? I've also tried headset control center by Degauss by it didn't made any difference...

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Thanks @Crime_Monkey
I've bought that one yesterday and played with it for a while(testing),but seems like it doesn't do the job. Got the refund back anyway. Let me show you the headphones I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0096JAN...iption_secondary_view_pageState_1417284084500
Any other suggestion? I've also tried headset control center by Degauss by it didn't made any difference...
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Buy the Xiaomi Pistons and call it a day
Edit: I thought you got a refund for the headphones lol. Not sure what to suggest

Just received it today,and completely impressed about the sound quality.

bcuraman said:
Thanks @Crime_Monkey
I've bought that one yesterday and played with it for a while(testing),but seems like it doesn't do the job. Got the refund back anyway. Let me show you the headphones I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0096JAN...iption_secondary_view_pageState_1417284084500
Any other suggestion? I've also tried headset control center by Degauss by it didn't made any difference...
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maybe you've bought an Apple compatible earphones... The standard of the three button can be different....

You can edit /system/usr/generic.kl and change what you need

bcuraman said:
Thanks @Crime_Monkey
I've bought that one yesterday and played with it for a while(testing),but seems like it doesn't do the job. Got the refund back anyway. Let me show you the headphones I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0096JAN...iption_secondary_view_pageState_1417284084500
Any other suggestion? I've also tried headset control center by Degauss by it didn't made any difference...
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That's because these earphones are meant for Apple devices. ( I know because i was researching the same ones. I bought the android ones but they don't have the 3 button mic). Remember to research for android and ios compatibility before buying earphones next time. The volume buttons wont work because of earphone controls are wired differently for apple devices (Those hipsters want even the earphones to be different so they can charge you extra)

Look at my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3425277
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Headset Questions

I bought a really nice set of in-ear headphones to work with my N5.
However they don't appear to work with the N5x.
Have they decided to change the spec to an "Apple" standard rather than the normal "Android" standard?
If so, this may well be the most annoying/expensive decision ever!

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I bought a really nice set of in-ear headphones to work with my N5.
However they don't appear to work with the N5x.
Have they decided to change the spec to an "Apple" standard rather than the normal "Android" standard?
If so, this may well be the most annoying/expensive decision ever!
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What brand and model of in-ears are you trying to use?
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S5.

can't remember the model, but degauss labs android ones.

Unfortunately this might be the case! I just received my 5X. It works great with standard headphones (HiFiMan RE-0, no mic), but I get no sound when plugging in the headset that I had used with my Nexus 5 (Xiaomi Piston). Neither the mic nor the headphones work. Instead, audio is diverted to the phone's speakers.
I'll run some more tests when I have time.
Looks like these people are reporting the same issue that I'm experiencing
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ne...tible-wired-headsets-inline-mic-controls.html

cthip said:
Unfortunately this might be the case! I just received my 5X. It works great with standard headphones (HiFiMan RE-0, no mic), but I get no sound when plugging in the headset that I had used with my Nexus 5 (Xiaomi Piston). Neither the mic nor the headphones work. Instead, audio is diverted to the phone's speakers.
I'll run some more tests when I have time.
Looks like these people are reporting the same issue that I'm experiencing
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ne...tible-wired-headsets-inline-mic-controls.html
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This is the response I got from Project Fi Customer Service on this issue:
Thank you for contacting Project Fi Support. I am so sorry this process is taking longer than expected, but you are in the right place to get your answers. Unfortunately, because the Nexus 5X is such a new device there have not been many choices when it comes to accessories including headsets. There has been no update either on where and when you can go to find compatible accessories. What I can do is suggest that you try Bluetooth. Bluetooth is compatible with all Nexus devices that are running on Android 5.0 and higher. Below you will see a link that will walk you through the steps to connect to Bluetooth.
Not looking good! I tried the workaround posted in the androidcentral thread. If you hold down the play/pause button on the inline controls while you plugin the headset, then at least you'll get sound. Mic and controls still won't work, but you have at least some functionality. Annoying, but it worked for my Xiaomi Pistons.

Anyone tried pushing it in very hard? Sounds dumb, but I've read about other people needing to push in hard to get it working right - This was to do with complaints about poor volume/quality, though.
Found this on reddit, too: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus/comments/3qf2kw/nexus_5x_headphone_jack_not_working/
Can anyone confirm?

cthip said:
Not looking good! I tried the workaround posted in the androidcentral thread. If you hold down the play/pause button on the inline controls while you plugin the headset, then at least you'll get sound. Mic and controls still won't work, but you have at least some functionality. Annoying, but it worked for my Xiaomi Pistons.
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I just tested my Xiaomi Piston v3s and they work as intended. Volume buttons work, play/pause works, and audio via the earbuds. I did a cursory search and it seems the v3s have CTIA wiring. Most previous Android devices were OMTP (except the Nexus4/5, and my previous G2; maybe it's an LG thing?), which the Piston v2s are.

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I just tested my Xiaomi Piston v3s and they work as intended. Volume buttons work, play/pause works, and audio via the earbuds. I did a cursory search and it seems the v3s have CTIA wiring. Most previous Android devices were OMTP (except the Nexus4/5, and my previous G2; maybe it's an LG thing?), which the Piston v2s are.
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Thanks! Mine are Piston V2s (supposedly also CTIA?) and they worked for my Nexus 5, so I'm still a little unclear on why the V2 doesn't work for them, but I'll order the V3 and give it a try.

cthip said:
Thanks! Mine are Piston V2s (supposedly also CTIA?) and they worked for my Nexus 5, so I'm still a little unclear on why the V2 doesn't work for them, but I'll order the V3 and give it a try.
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You're right. I did a bit more searching and it seems the v2s are also CTIA. I have a pair of them as well, so I'll give the a go and see if my results are the same.
EDIT: Same behavior that you're seeing with the v2s. They must be wired OMTP, as iPhone users reported issues using them.

PhoenixTank said:
Anyone tried pushing it in very hard? Sounds dumb, but I've read about other people needing to push in hard to get it working right - This was to do with complaints about poor volume/quality, though.
Found this on reddit, too: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus/comments/3qf2kw/nexus_5x_headphone_jack_not_working/
Can anyone confirm?
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Just to confirm, my headphones are pushed in all the way. It takes a little bit of force, there's a noticeable "click," and there's no gap between the gap and the plug.
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You're right. I did a bit more searching and it seems the v2s are also CTIA. I have a pair of them as well, so I'll give the a go and see if my results are the same.
EDIT: Same behavior that you're seeing with the v2s. They must be wired OMTP, as iPhone users reported issues using them.
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Thanks for double-checking your V2s, that makes me feel better.
I tested my wife's iPhone headphones. The headphones and mic work, they don't have controls so there was nothing to test there.
I guess you're right, it's as simple as OMTP/CTIA. Some people in the other thread reported that their buttons weren't working when using iPhone-compatible headsets on the 5X, which made me think this was a more complicated issue.
Piston V3s are back-ordered on Amazon currently, but I'm looking forward to them!

Does anyone get this problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/how-to-off-listening-plugging-headphones-t3234344
This is just with a normal 2-band headphone jack
Rang google support and they say there arent any other reported cases of this so maybe I/we have defective units?

Thanks for checking, @cthip.
Since I don't have the phone yet, could someone help me figure out compatibility here, please? I hope I'm reading this right, but I'm not sure.
If a headset with inline controls works with the N4, it should work with the N5X. Yay or nay?
Cheers!

PhoenixTank said:
Thanks for checking, @cthip.
Since I don't have the phone yet, could someone help me figure out compatibility here, please? I hope I'm reading this right, but I'm not sure.
If a headset with inline controls works with the N4, it should work with the N5X. Yay or nay?
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In theory, it should work just fine, as the Nexus 4 and 5 also used CTIA. I found an old post stating the different wiring schemes could be denoted by the color of the rings; gray for CTIA, and black for OMTP.