Headphone problems

[#1]

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.

[#2]

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?

[#3]

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...

[#4]

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.

[#5]

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

[VishnuThampan]

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. . .

[Xtrakevin]

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.