Questions regarding the audio output of an Android device in general, rather than a specific audio topic, like music.
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How to disable battery full notification sound?
When battery has been charged full, my Galaxy S phone gives the same notification sound that is used when I receive SMS. Is there a way to disable the sound without also disabling sound from SMS? It ...
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8answers
31k views
How do I use an external microphone with my Galaxy Nexus?
How do I use an external microphone on my Galaxy Nexus, and what kind do I need?
I know if it should use a jack plug (3.5 mm), but not all jack connectors are the same, and I don't know if the lower ...
15
votes
4answers
4k views
Block all sounds going out through speaker when headphone connected
I'm kind of new in Android and I realized that all the sounds are going out through the speaker regardless if the headphones are connected. If they are the sound also goes out through the headphones, ...
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3answers
2k views
How can I play audio over an open phone conversation?
I would like to be able to play an audio recording over an open phone conversation. I.e., while the phone is connected (an outgoing call) a prerecorded audio file is played over the open phone ...
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votes
1answer
1k views
Is there a way to record sound coming from the speakers, like Audacity does on the computer?
I want to record an online lecture and for some reason it plays faster on my Kindle than it does on my computer, though it still requires a lot of buffering.
I'd like to be able to record on the ...
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votes
1answer
6k views
Answering Machine on Android
Playing audio to telephony uplink is possible but Microphone input data is also transmitted.
How to switch of microphone on android devices
Is there a possibility to play audio to telephony uplink ...
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3answers
2k views
With headphones plugged in, set incoming call ringtone to play through speaker
I use my phone to play music at work. When I wander away from my desk, I often leave my headphones plugged in. If someone calls my phone when the headphones are plugged in, the phone rings, but only ...
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4answers
2k views
Can I use my phone as an audio device via Wifi?
Is there any way to stream all audio from my (Windows) PC to my phone via Wifi, so that my phone acts like a sound card? I basically want to use my phone with my headphones as wireless headphones.
It ...
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1answer
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What determines if a phone will accept a microphone in the audio jack - hardware or software?
I have two Android phones: a Nexus S and a T-mobile G2. I just bought a new set of headphones that have a built-in microphone. The Nexus S seems to recognize audio input but the T-mobile G2 does not. ...
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votes
2answers
2k views
How to set in-call volume
How can you set the in-call volume to be higher for Android 2.2, please?
In the Settings options there's only these options:
Incoming Call Volume (which I presume is the ringer volume)
Media Volume
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2
votes
0answers
84 views
Audio turns back on randomly in ICS [closed]
My Samsung Galaxy S 2 (4.0.3) turns audio back on without notice. I turn the silent/vibrate mode of the system on and it resets it, with no specific time. It just randomly turns the audio back on. Why ...
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6answers
16k views
How can I stream audio from my phone over wifi to a speaker or receiver?
I have a Galaxy Nexus and would like to be able to send music from it to speakers or a receiver.
Since I use a few different apps to listen to music (Spotify and Pandora mostly but sometimes also ...
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4answers
14k views
How can I stream music/audio from Android and PC to Android device via WiFi?
I've searched for this for some time, and I've found several options that almost works.
I have an android device connected to my stereo and I want to be able to connect to it with either my pc or my ...
10
votes
7answers
2k views
Stream Sound from Ubuntu to Android
I got tired of replugging my headset between a desktop and Android when someone calls me. Is there a way to stream sound from Ubuntu (I use Pulseaudio) to Android phone over wifi or usb?
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votes
5answers
19k views
How to stream audio from PC to Android Device over Bluetooth
I have a rooted Android Device running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a PC(with Bluetooth dongle) running windows 7.
My mobile has Bluetooth with A2DP support. I want to output the audio(not just music) ...
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3answers
19k views
Any success with external microphones for Android phones or tablets?
What's the best way to record a video with high quality audio? Specifically, this is for a presentation where a microphone could be placed by the speaker. I know that an app that records with the ...
5
votes
1answer
2k views
What determines which application acts to a bluetooth AVRCP command?
Background: I have a A2DP/AVRCP bluetooth headset (Nokia BH-505) which I use actively to listen to both podcasts and music. Of course, I listen to these with different apps. The bluetooth headset has ...
8
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2answers
1k views
Galaxy S keeps accidentally taking screenshot
Galaxy S on 2.2 supports taking screenshots by holding the back button and tapping the home button simultaneously. However I find my phone occasionally doing it when I only tap the back or only the ...
8
votes
1answer
549 views
How to Set 'Play' Button Behavior on Bluetooth Remote
I have a RocketFish Bluetooth headset paired with my MotoDROID v1 (Froyo). The BT headphones have multimedia controls (volume up/down, next track, previous track, play/pause) and a button to trigger ...
7
votes
1answer
593 views
Disable low-battery warning, specifically on XOOM
I would like to disable the low-battery warning on my XOOM without rooting. It's a pretty obnoxious sound compared to other phones I have used. By rooting, I can replace ...
4
votes
5answers
2k views
Stream music on Android to Desktop speakers
The canonical location for my music collection is the Android phone (synced from Mac at work), and I have a Windows PC at home connected to the speaker system. Is it possible to play the music on ...
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votes
2answers
1k views
How can I make silent mode affect media volume too?
Silent mode is simple to toggle quickly and easily, but it only effects ringtone volume. I want it to work for media volume too, so I can use it to quickly toggle off game audio in public places. Is ...
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3answers
2k views
Different volume level for new email notification and new SMS notification?
I have lots of emails coming in all day. For this reason, my notification sounds level is low. But I need to be alarmed when I have a new SMS. Currently I don't always notice new SMS messages because ...
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0answers
2k views
Jurisdictions where camera shutter sound is mandated by law [closed]
I found some claims that it is illegal to disable the shutter sound on phone cameras in some countries. However, I found few reliable references on the matter. Do you know of any laws in your part of ...
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1answer
3k views
How do I turn on the battery full notification sound?
Similar to this previous question, but I want to enable the battery full notification sound, not the opposite :)
My Galaxy S used to make a nice beep and switch the screen on briefly when the battery ...
3
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1answer
731 views
The UI sounds on my Galaxy Nexus no longer play - how can I re-enable them?
I kind of like the touch sounds and unlock sound on my Galaxy Nexus, so I typically leave them enabled. Today I noticed that both of these sound effects had simply stopped playing, possibly after I ...
3
votes
1answer
371 views
How to download an audio file from a web site? [duplicate]
Is there a way to download an audio file, such as a mp3-file from the Android browser to the device so I could listen to it later when I'm offline? Is there a way I should program the web site to make ...
3
votes
1answer
200 views
LG Optimus P690 - how to launch silently
Is there a way (without rooting) to skip the startup sound on LG Optimus P690 if sound was not disabled before turning the phone off?
2
votes
1answer
534 views
Replace audio cable with wireless solution
I want audio from my Nexus 7 to play through my amplifier (without replacing it). I think this would be possible with the iPad/AppleTV combo.
I don't want to be locked to a specific app that only ...
