third party earphone doesn't work on 4.3 update on Xperia tx

[shay131]

I was able to use any third party earphones (my apple earphones) to listen to music on 4.1, but after updating to 4.3, my Xperia tx does not detect my earphones!

Phone: Xperia tx lt29i
Android version: 4.3

[_alexdon_]

Try to clear data for smart connect in settings-apps-all.

[shay131]

Just tried. Unfortunately it doesn't work. Thanks

[_alexdon_ · Accepted solution]

It could be just incompatibility after the update.If you contact xperia care,they will tell you to use only sony earphones.

[shay131]

Thanks. It's quite annoying. I can't find a walk around either

[_alexdon_]

Anytime.

[Thommo]

There is but it's complicated - It involves rooting and altering the headphone code which most have if they have volume control and the ability to answer calls etc

[shay131]

Seems difficult

[Thommo]

For your consideration here - Tested on Z ultra but it is claimed the procedure will work on other models

[shay131]

Thanks. I'll surely give it a try and keep you posted