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Is there a way to enable the ringer/notification sounds only when using headphones?
I don't have Android Marshmallow but following apps can easily achieve the goal on Android Lollipop 5.1. Should not fail on your OS, I believe. Let me know the result in any case.
MacroDroid
When ...
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How do I unpair my Bluetooth Headphones from my phone without access to my phone?
I've found that I can long press the power button on the headphones to unpair them from the phone. Thanks me.
Anyhow, if anyone here does know the answer to some third party program or some other ...
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Can an Android phone be used as a Bluetooth headset/speakers?
Here's a XDA article by Mishaal Rahman that basically says:
Even without A2DP profile on Android (which is not implemented even in Android 8 yet), you can do a low-quality Bluetooth streaming via ...
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How to deactivate headphone's buttons
Software wise: HeadsetBlocker & Wizdroid both attempt to block headphone buttons. However both are very outdated. Can install and try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idunnolol....
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Is there a way to enable the ringer/notification sounds only when using headphones?
Ensure Tasker is installed and enabled. I tested this with Tasker 4.8 on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. If you are using Tasker on Marshmallow, it will work more effectively if you disable battery ...
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Disable auto-app switch on Xperia Z3 when headphones are plugged in
It's the Smart Connect app. You can simply toggle it off under the Events tab.
Smart Connect starts up any app or action that you have associated with specific accessory such as Headphones.
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Apple Earbuds + Nexus 6p
The Apple EarPods are working on my Nexus 6P perfectly, save the inline volume controls. The microphone button pauses music on a short press, and skips the current track to the next on pressing it ...
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Volume controls with Apple in-ear headphones
There is no software fix because it uses physically different pins on the headphone connector. The hardware simply does not support it. There are plenty of good android compatible headphones out there ...
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Plugging in wired headset opens Google App and changes volume, nonstop
I procured a second wired headset, and it works with the Maven. However, it does not work with the Galaxy S5.
I got out my multimeter and tested each connection on each headset, and found that they ...
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Headphones compatible with phone only after switching the audio cable polarity
My guess would be that one of the plugs on the headphone cable is slightly off-spec and isn't making good electrical contact in the socket. Swapping it around means the dodgy connector is in the other ...
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Cannot undo "forget Bluetooth device"
I faced a similar situation. Following steps worked for me. Some of the steps might be redudent.
1) restart your phone
2) reset network settings (Setting> back and restore )
3) change the phone ...
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Why do my headphones stop working on my LG Android?
After THREE YEARS of searching for a fix... I think I just found a solution - and felt obligated to spread the information. Just plug the headphones in slowly... That's actually all there was to it... ...
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Mute Phone Audio when Headphones are Unplugged
I am using Macrodroid and Automate to demonstrate what you ask.
With Macrodroid
You will need to create 2 macros.
1st macro: Headset plugged
In the Trigger tab, select Headphones Insert/Remove, ...
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My music goes from headphones to speakers when the cable is in a weird angle
You have a faulty cable. When the audio cuts out in the headphones, the 'phone thinks there is no longer a cable connected. Replacing the cable should fix the problem. Forcing it to always use the ...
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Google Pixel 4a mic issue - mic won't work when earphones are inserted into headphone jack
The most likely reason for this behaviour is that your phone detects that you plugged in an audio device, and then tries to use that one over all audio devices it has built into. So instead of using ...
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my phone cannot play stereo over 3.5mm headphone jack
I found a quick fix for this issue, I think that every Xiaomi phone that's on MIUI12 can do the same step, the steps are:
on your phone go to...
Settings -> Additional Settings -> ...
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How to play one-channel audio in both headphones?
Two of the comments made by @AndrewT have suggested to me the good solution:
true mono audio shouldn't be a problem when played on stereo speaker
(it will play the same waveform on both left & ...
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Remap Bluetooth Headset's media key [Android 9]
The solution for me was to use MacroDroid:
Add Trigger - User Input - Volume Button Pressed - (Select the method) - (Select "Volume Up" or "Volume Down") - Retain Previous Volume
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Remap Bluetooth Headset's media key [Android 9]
I solved my issue by using a app called AutoVoice in combination with Tasker.
In Android Settings, Apps, Default Apps, Assist & Voice Input I selected AutoVoice.
In Tasker I created a Profile ...
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How to connect bluetooth headphones to phone without know the model
You can look for insturction for the brand name. Usually the insturction is the same for all models.
Example for my original question about plantronics:
pairing-instructions-for-all-plantronics-...
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Remap headphone buttons
I have the same problem, wired headset control worked nice with Podcast Addict (after some minor tweaking in podcast addict settings), but rewind/forward(i.e. prev/next) = double tap/triple tap, on ...
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When no sound comes out of wired headphones connected to "USB to headphone adapter", how do you get the sound to work?
FIXED!!!
I found the fix for this issue (atleast fixed it for my pixel 2 xl)
Goto Settings -> developer options -> Disable automatic routing to USB audio peripherals , and disable this option if it'...
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When no sound comes out of wired headphones connected to "USB to headphone adapter", how do you get the sound to work?
I have an HTC U11. My headphones quite mysteriously stopped working. None of the tips online (audio output apps, restart, etc) helped. I finally chanced across the culprit: power-saving mode. The ...
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When no sound comes out of wired headphones connected to "USB to headphone adapter", how do you get the sound to work?
The only workaround I have found to work reliably is:
restart the phone right before you need to use the wired headphones with the "USB to headphone adapter"
after the restart, the sound always works ...
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Is there any way to remove the sound alert message?
As confirmed by OP the solution that worked is posted below
You can try automation. I prefer Macrodroid, being easy to learn and free (upto 5 macros)
Create a macro
Trigger: Notification → ...
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My headphones wont work when i use with with my LG
It's very likely there's something wrong with the 3.5mm jack. My brother had the same problem, he'd have to replace the jack but it was better to just replace the phone since it was an older one.
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Problem with sound and headphones
Turns out headphones were made for desktop use only. The darn manual had not mentioned this at all.
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Using wired and wireless headphones simultaneously?
i have tried and tried, never works, either use 2 wired earphones or use 2 wireless Bluetooth earphones
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Where are the inline remote settings in Android?
You can try Headset button controller. This worked for me.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kober.headsetbutton&hl=en
There is a trial version for this too.
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Is there a way to disable the automatic decrease in volume when I put an AUX cable/head phones in?
You can setup a macro on macrodroid that does exactly this (not quite sure how to disable that setting itself but maybe a dev option). When you install the app, add a macro with "Headphones Inserted ...
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