topic Re: Headphone problems in XPERIA archive

Headphone problems

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:53:26 GMT

Just got my new experia s and none of my beats headphones (with in line mic) work have i missed a setting somewhere. I was told by various retailers that the beats headphones would be compatable with this phone. If not its going back to the shop.

Re: Headphone problems

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:29:30 GMT

Yup had tried using my past experia headphone and it says incompatible device

( earphone.with a mic ) .

But the ones without mice like simple earphones and speaker ( anything 3.5 that is without mic)

Works fine with my xperia s

i have tried turning of headphones surround and equalizer still no luck,

I have your sentiments

Cheers

Re: Headphone problems

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:03:37 GMT

I have been using the phone all day trying everything to get my headphones working. Downloading programs from the marketplace etc looking at setting but nothings worked. After more research on this forum i have found out the 3.5 mm headphone jack that is on this phone is not a industry standard one and nothing will work unless you get a adapter or a better sony headset (nobody elses). With all the other problems i am having with this handset (screen attracting lots of dust, bottom buttons on the phone dont react very well to my touchs) my phone is now back in its box and ready to go back to the shop tommorrow.

Re: Headphone problems

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:29:29 GMT

i face same problem the deadphone not working.What is the wrong with it???

Re: Headphone problems

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:06:15 GMT

Sony have made the phone only work with sony headsets. Imagine if apple did this it would be front page news all over the world. when i took mine back the staff in the shop didnt belive me until i demonstrated it.

Re: Headphone problems

gwhispererz — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:59:35 GMT

Hi, for Xperia 2012 family, new headset standard is implemented, therefore you need to use a CTIA standard headset for the Xperia S.

This is compatible, http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/accessories/smart-headset/

Re: Headphone problems

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:44:37 GMT

Also check out this thread:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/31455

Re: Headphone problems

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:12:52 GMT

just read that thread and it doesnt make any sense. it says if your headset is apple compatible then it is cita standard. Scroll down to the bottom and it states that the experia s uses the cita standard so why didnt my beats headset work. If if does require the cable adapter why is it not included with the phone.

Re: Headphone problems

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:59:56 GMT

I did find a app on android marketplace that kind of fixed the problem. Its called htc headset fix. Its a widget put it on you homescreen and activate it. This at least lets you listen to your music but the controls and microphone dont work. This kind of proves it could be a hardware and software problem on the phone. Maybe one day someone will create a app that fixes the problem completly.

Re: Headphone problems

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:32:12 GMT

hey guys, i hace the same prob, after some online search, i find out a easy way to solve this prob,

1. install a free app called Headset Icon (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devandroid.headseticon)

2.hold the pause button (middle button) of ur Monster headset

3. insert the headset into the headphone jack

4. the logo of beats, or Monster should be on upper left corner.

5. release the pause button

DONE!!

Re: Headphone problems

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:18:27 GMT

Hi!

I confirm... Headset icon fix the problem with my Beats Headset! But, it's amazing 'cause this headset is "normally" compatible! It uses CTIA like the Xperia S so does the iPhone...

Maybe an upgrade is needed! I think a lot of headsets won't work... All CTIA headsets? 😕

What do you think about that @Johan-SonyXperiaSupport?

Re: Headphone problems

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:14:53 GMT

Hi Victor,

I am having the same problem, my Bose headset (CTIA) not detected by Xperia S. So I downloaded the headset icon and when i connected, it detected Bose Audio. However, when I play music, it still comes from my phone's speaker instead of the headset. Any additional step/configuration required before getting it to work with Music Player? I have yet to test if the mic works. I doubt it'll work bcos if the audio is not even working, i don't think the mic is going to work either...

Re: Headphone problems

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:42:59 GMT

Hi, i'm confirming too that Headset icon solves the problem. I have a sennheiser px-200-ii headset.

The only problem is that the remote control does not work at all (any of the buttons), but at least i can hear my music.

Re: Headphone problems

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:03:33 GMT

my shortcut button to my sony headset is not working whats the problem?

Re: Headphone problems

VishnuThampan — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:20:58 GMT

Hi guys,,No need of any app to fix the problem.Take your 3.5 mm headset and press the pause(middle button).Use a cellotype (or say "sticker") to make the button always pressed.Now insert it to the audio jack.This trick worked perfectly for my Xperia U.Try this and enjoy. . .

Re: Headphone problems

Xtrakevin — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:39:36 GMT

I had the same problem with the new Puma Pro Performance sport earbuds (with mic) and my Sony Xperia ION phone. The headset is CTIA compatible and works with iPhones. It works with my Motorola Razr android phone but not with the ION. I tried everything and the phone would not recognize the headset. I tried holding the PAUSE button (middle button) on the Puma headset when I turned on the ION as noted above (but without loading any apps) and SHAZZAM! it recognized the headset and they work great! (.....of course the control buttons on the mic only work with iPhones.)

No adapters or apps or updates required.