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Bluetooth headsets do not work with Zoom

Bluetooth headsets do not work with Zoom on my phone (a Samsung S21). I have seen similar complaints many times on other forums, but not found a solution yet. I have read speculation that Android ...
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Couldn't pair with XXX because of an incorrect PIN or passkey

I'm trying to connect a bluetooth headset to my phone ( Poco X3 Pro ) but I end up with this error instead. Things that I have tried: Rebooting device Killing bluetooth app and clearing all of its ...
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Android reacts to a headset button press with a lag or not at all

I have cheap wired headphones by JBL which have one button. The Huawei smartphone runs on Android 9. Audio apps react to a button press with a lag and sometimes don't react at all. I couldn't notice ...
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How do I test the headset microphone on android, whilst ignoring the phone's internal microphone?

I can't find any apps that do this on Google Play and testing the microphone in Discord isn't any help either.
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How to play one-channel audio in both headphones?

I would like to have exactly the opposite of this question, or this. Some audio documentaries on youtube that I want to listen to with an old-style (wired, non-bluetooth) headset have only one channel ...
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Output audio with Bluetooth and speaker at same time

I want to watch a film with my friends on my Xiaomi/Redmi7/Android9. I have Bluetooth headset and he have normal Headphones (with cable). How can I output the sound on BT and AUX at same time?
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Finding the microphone settings on Android One 10

My headset microphone has stopped working recently, and I would like to have a look in the microphone settings to fix the issue. However, I cannot find any setting related to the microphone volume, ...
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How to change the pitch of the white-noise ***when placing a call*** with Samsung S10e connected to the Bose QC35ii?

Background Ok, here goes: Huawei P10 is still the best phone out there. (Only thing I miss here is an additional wide-angle lens, but hey.) After having taking it's ten-thousandst fall the glass ...
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Android headset connectors/adapters for a wired headset, what do I need?

I need to get a wired (not bluetooth) headset for my LG Aristo 2 Plus, but I don't know what I need to make it work. I imagine there are only two components I need to worry about: (1) type of ...
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I want to use my bluetooth headset (Sennheiser MB660 UC MS) with an app that doesn't support bluetooth

I work as a freelance consultant using a platform that aggregates my clients who buy hours from me in blocks. Billing is done per minute when a client makes a voice/video call. Voice clarity and noise ...
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How to use the phone's speakers and microphone during calls, but use the headset for all other sounds?

When making calls I prefer using the phone itself instead of my headset. Is it possible to configure Android to do so? I'm using a rooted phone with Android 9.0 if it matters. There are solutions ...
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Use bluetooth microphone in Google Assistant

I'm trying to set up my motorcycle Bluetooth headset (Fodsports BT-S2) to let me use Google Assistant. It has the following Bluetooth profiles: A2DP-SNK AVRCP HSP HFP I've managed to find an old APK ...
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Why does my headset swallow the notification sounds?

I've used the Blueparrott B250-XT+ headset for many years now. I love this headset, and I found it after trying a bunch of other models. I have 4 of these now. (My phone is a OnePlus 5T, OxygenOS ...
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Record audio from Bluetooth headset

When I try to record audio and have my Bluetooth headset connected, the phone instead records from the internal phone microphone. The headsets all have included microphones for handsfree calling. ...
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Using audio and mic from device used to answer phone

I have 2 bluetooth devices: 1. Wristband - which can also act as an earpiece 2. Bluetooth earphones with a mic. My wristband is always connected via bluetooth to my device, and my ear phones are ...
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Bluetooth disconnects when starting to play music

I have a Jabra Move headset that has been working wonderfully for months. However, today it started having connection problems to my Motorola Moto Z: it connects and remains connected indefinitely, as ...
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Airpods w Android: on calls bluetooth constantly connects/disconnects

HTC 10, Android 7.0 Works great for music playback, but on calls it continuously connects/disconnects the bluetooth. So using the airpods are useless for calling. I have tried unpairing/repairing, ...
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Bluetooth headset profiles

I have a JBL E25BT bluetooth headset which supports the following profiles according to specs: HFP v1.6, HSP v1.1, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.5 I've tried to connect with it with my Oneplus One (lineage os, ...
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Mobile VR headsets: hardware or software?

Does the Google Daydream View headset contain any electronic hardware/software components it it? If so, what are their roles? Same question but for the Samsung Gear VR. The Gear VR has a label on its ...
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Sound in smartphone from headset bluetooth

Is it possible that headset a bluetooth microphone to send audio to phones all the time? I would like to make live YouTube and facebook not using the built-in microphone only from bluetooth headset
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Bluetooth Button Press Default Change

I have a bluetooth headset I am using with a Galaxy S4, where a long press (longer than a quick press but less than 3 seconds) will trigger voice control. When I first tried to do this action it ...
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Nexus 6P (7.1.2) thinks car line-in is headset

My Nexus 6P thinks my car line-in is a headset. It shows some notification about using a headset when I plug it in. The standard double ended 3.5mm jack cable doesn't have a microphone ring so I'm not ...
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How to use Windows headset as Android call headset

I have a Windows PC with USB headset. I want to connect it to Android phone, so I can make calls using my computer's headset. Can I do so with usb, bluetooth, minijack or lan?
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Audio through Bluetooth headset only work with calls

I have paired the Klip Xtreme UltraVox Bluetooth headset to my BLU phone. When I made a call, the audio is working fine. But if I use YouTube or a video on the phone, it comes through the speaker. How ...
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Plugging in wired headset opens Google App and changes volume, nonstop

I recently got a ZTE Maven (running Android 5.1). I plugged a headset into the headset jack, and the phone does detect the headset's presence, but after 30 seconds or so it starts to sporadically and ...
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Cannot undo "forget Bluetooth device"

I have an Asus Zenfone running Android 6.0.1. and a Bluetooth headset (Philips SHQ6500) that I had paired but accidentally selected the forget option. Now it's impossible to re-connect it because the ...
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Direct audio to bluetooth headset only if answered on headset buttons

Is it possible to have the call audio redirected to the bluetooth headset only if the call is answered by using the buttons on the bluetooth headset. That means that if I have lunch in the cafeteria ...
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Headset not found on Xperia L

I've bought Sony MBH20 headset and Bluetooth transmitter ASUS BT400 to use it both for skype calls and with my Xperia L. When I unpacked the headset I've succesfully paired with my Xperia. When I ...
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Bluetooth headset and HD voice

I'm trying to achieve better quality for remote communications. Thus, I'm trying to use a high quality headset for Skype calls. The problem is, when connecting a headset to Android phone (both of ...
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Phone call: Audio works only with speakerphone or wired headset

The following issue with my Sony Xperia ZR (running CM 11-20141112-SNAPSHOT) started a few days ago: When I initiate or receive an ordinary phone call, I can't hear the other side through my earpiece ...
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Moto G2 speaker phone issue when calling

My Motorola 2nd Generation(XT1068) mobile running Lollipop 5.0.1 version is facing problems after removing headphone. While I can talk using the headphones' mic and the phone mic has no problems and ...
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How can I figure out, if my phone recognises my headset correctly?

Phone: HTC Desire 510 Headset: Samsung EO-HS1303 Problem: Phone refuses to output stereo sound on that headset. Some exceptions: Occasionally after reboot and on first start of a few apps like ...
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how to setup tasker for bt on call

could someone help me with this? I want the tasker to automatically turn on the bt,and switch off wifi and data when a call is made or received... also to undo everytning after the end of the call.......
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Use speakers even if earplug plugged in?

I had an issue with the earplugs that broke in my phone, with a piece staying inside. The problem is that now the system detects the piece, so is permanently in earplug mode. I would like to set it in ...
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Play/Pause button on headphones works for a time, then stops

I have a Galaxy Note 3, and the play/pause button on the wired headset only works for a short time. Once I start playing music or whatever, with Ginko/Music/Play Music, the button works fine. After ...
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Using a Bluetooth Headset to send voice to a bluetooth Speaker (Android)

this is quite a strange question, but hoping someone can help me out. Basically I was hoping to have a bluetooth headset send audio to bluetooth speakers - basically as a sort of "remote mic and ...
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Accidentally bought OMTP headphones for a CTIA phone, what now?

I made the mistake of buying the old Sony Ericsson MH1-LB LiveSound headphones for my Sony Xperia Z1 phone, thinking the two would work together, sound, microphone, controls and all. I have found out ...
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What adapter do I need: Philips Headset + Samsung S4 mini duos

I would like to use the microphone of my Philips headset (SHO9567GB/10, iPod compatible) with my Samsung S4 mini Duos (i9192). Right now, the headset is only recognised as headphone. What kind of ...
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Using an iPhone headset on a HTC One V

Is an HTC One V fully compatible with an iPhone headset? This site seems to indicate it is, but questions like this have me worried. Would it work with an app?
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Data connectivity disabled when phone mic is muted

This is a persistent and repeatable issue with my HTC One (Android 4.3) but I can't find any mention of it on forums etc. It would be great if anyone can tell me whether it's a known issue, specific ...
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Why no consistent headset control?

I'm a recent convert to Android (I have a Moto X on AT&T) and I'm running into a problem that I never had with my iPhones: the button on my headset sometimes works; sometimes doesn't. It upsets me ...
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Apple Earpod one-click/Double-Click not working on Sony Xperia Z1, Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

I have Sony Xperia Z1 loaded with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. My Apple earpods were working fine on Android Jelly Bean ie one-click will pause/play & double-click will play next song (Volume controls ...
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minimum in call volume on lg g2 and samsung s4 too high using headphones

I have tried the Apple and Klipsch earbuds with LG G2 and Samsung S4, however, both phones have a minimum in-call volume that is still excessively loud for me. What are some possible solutions? This ...
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Change action of headset button

I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2. When I connect my headset and press the button on the headset, it plays/pauses the music. Actually, I need to record calls, so when I press the headset ...
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Sound output in speakers even with bluetooth headset connected

I use a bluetooth headset (Motorola S305) with my Nexus 4 (Stock 4.4.2) but when my phone rings or I receive a notification the sound comes in both, speakers and headset, I want to set everything to ...
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Does Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Support Microphone Audio Input from mini USB Headset?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (WiFi) 16Gb device running Android Jelly Bean 4.1 This tablet has a 3.5mm jack for stereo audio out. No microphone jack. At least this is the way I'm reading the specs: http:...
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Sony Smartwatch compatibility with regular headsets

I bought a Sony Smartwatch and I wonder if it can be used with any bluetooth headset to take the calls. I know there is a Smart Wireless Headset pro but it costs almost as much as the watch. Can I use ...
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Is there a simple way to use the same headphones for my phone and PC, at the same time?

Is there a simple way to stream sound from both my PC and my Android phone to the same set of headphones? I'm open to both hardware and software solutions, but software solutions would be better. I'...
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How can I control media volume from a 3-button in-line remote?

I have the standard HTC RC-E160 headset with 3 buttons and a mic. I can use the button in the middle to pause and play music tracks, and I can use the buttons on each side to jump to next or previous ...
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Unable to change radio channels through headset

My headset for fm radio cannot be used for channel change. It switches off and on instead. I'm not able to change the channels using headset given by them.
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