topic HEADPHONE PROBLEM in XPERIA archive https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/xperia-archive/headphone-problem/m-p/2964566#M176102 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I have just bought the xperia sola and find it to be pretty good, value for money smartphone.&nbsp; However, I have two main gripes and I believe both have been a problem since the very first day Xperia Sola was launched.</P><P></P><P>1.&nbsp; The problem with CTIA and OMTP standards.&nbsp; It is unfortunate that Sony decided to change from OMTP to CTIA standard with the latest range of NXT smartphones.&nbsp; Many of us have OMTP headphones.&nbsp; I tried using a conversion cable but my Sola does not recognize the cable as an accessory.&nbsp; Can Sony please design a conversion cable WHICH WORKS with the NXT range of smartphones????</P><P></P><P>2.&nbsp; When I am listening to the music player or a radio app (TuneIn Radio), I am unable to hear the ringtone or answer any calls.&nbsp; This is so even when I am using the headphones which came with my Sola.&nbsp; Worse, I cannot even unplug the headphone and answer the call.&nbsp; I have to restart the smartphone in order to make any calls. I am shocked to note that this problem has been around since Xperia Sola was launched and until now, SONY HAS NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM.</P><P></P><P>Other nagging problems with the Xperia Sola :</P><P></P><P>1.&nbsp; Battery life is disappointing.</P><P></P><P>2.&nbsp; ICS has been replaced by JB but Sony has not even rolled out ICS for all its smartphones.&nbsp; Samsung is already providing JB out of the box!!!</P><P></P><P>3.&nbsp; The call in volume is too low.</P><P></P><P>I have always loved Sony products but I am really disappointed by Sony's failure to solve the bugs in its range of smartphones and failure to keep up with the rest of its competitors.</P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:55:40 GMT citiboi 2012-09-21T04:55:40Z HEADPHONE PROBLEM https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/xperia-archive/headphone-problem/m-p/2964566#M176102 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I have just bought the xperia sola and find it to be pretty good, value for money smartphone.&nbsp; However, I have two main gripes and I believe both have been a problem since the very first day Xperia Sola was launched.</P><P></P><P>1.&nbsp; The problem with CTIA and OMTP standards.&nbsp; It is unfortunate that Sony decided to change from OMTP to CTIA standard with the latest range of NXT smartphones.&nbsp; Many of us have OMTP headphones.&nbsp; I tried using a conversion cable but my Sola does not recognize the cable as an accessory.&nbsp; Can Sony please design a conversion cable WHICH WORKS with the NXT range of smartphones????</P><P></P><P>2.&nbsp; When I am listening to the music player or a radio app (TuneIn Radio), I am unable to hear the ringtone or answer any calls.&nbsp; This is so even when I am using the headphones which came with my Sola.&nbsp; Worse, I cannot even unplug the headphone and answer the call.&nbsp; I have to restart the smartphone in order to make any calls. I am shocked to note that this problem has been around since Xperia Sola was launched and until now, SONY HAS NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM.</P><P></P><P>Other nagging problems with the Xperia Sola :</P><P></P><P>1.&nbsp; Battery life is disappointing.</P><P></P><P>2.&nbsp; ICS has been replaced by JB but Sony has not even rolled out ICS for all its smartphones.&nbsp; Samsung is already providing JB out of the box!!!</P><P></P><P>3.&nbsp; The call in volume is too low.</P><P></P><P>I have always loved Sony products but I am really disappointed by Sony's failure to solve the bugs in its range of smartphones and failure to keep up with the rest of its competitors.</P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:55:40 GMT https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/xperia-archive/headphone-problem/m-p/2964566#M176102 citiboi 2012-09-21T04:55:40Z Re: HEADPHONE PROBLEM https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/xperia-archive/headphone-problem/m-p/2964567#M176103 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>We actually have a conversion adapter launched on the market for the OMTP to CTIA-issue called Sony EC250. Check it out! <IMG class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.sony.com.mk/html/images/smilies/011.png" alt="Slightly_smiling_Face" title="Slightly_smiling_Face" /></P><P></P><P>Concerning your second question it sounds like it would be wise to try performing a repair of your phone's software. </P><P>You can easily perform the interaction with our program Sony PC Companion, available for download from the link below. </P><P></P><P><A class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/</A></P><P></P><P><EM><SPAN lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: blue;">What do you think about this forum?</SPAN> <SPAN lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: blue;">Let us know by doing this short </SPAN></EM><A href="http://surveys.opinion-8.com/SE/SF/en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">survey</SPAN></A><EM><SPAN lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: blue;">.</SPAN></EM></P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:23:35 GMT https://community.sony.com.mk/t5/xperia-archive/headphone-problem/m-p/2964567#M176103 Petter 2012-09-24T12:23:35Z