miniUSB to 3.5mm HTC audio adapter

[iamwhoiam]

Hi guys,
I'm hoping to use my P3600 as an mp3 player, but what I'm wondering is which miniUSB to 3.5mm adapter is the best?

The one with a lead....
http://i7.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/e0/7e/40d4_1.JPG

or the one without?....
http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/e1/7c/c8a2_1.JPG

[images from ebay]

[ElProempie]

without.... wow.. i have the one with the lead. It's just like using an MP3 player. Plug and Play.. or listen.. or whatever :)

[LivinOne]

where did you find the one without the lead?

[kweng_ca]

I just ordered the one without the lead from ebay, 7 bucks. Anyone try it? does it work alright?

[aberz]

I just ordered the one without the lead from ebay, 7 bucks. Anyone try it? does it work alright?

Can you link me the auction or the shop ?

[kweng_ca]

Can you link me the auction or the shop ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-5mm-audio-stereo-Adapter-HTC-Touch-Cruise-P3650-Orbit_W0QQitemZ200214577058QQihZ010QQcategoryZ1441 7QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

there ya go

[!Kernel Panic!]

just ordered from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RU8YMY
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qV64ZqmxL._SS400_.jpg

[aberz]

the one on ebay have the key chain hole , which is pretty cool .

Javoedge one is reliable ( well, the brand ) but the shape is kinda bulky. with a lil mod , I can make it stick to a key chain.

In the end, I think both of them are from China anyway. So I properly go for the one on ebay.

[Kelvino9]

Luckily I didn't bought the USB adapter with the lead from the German Amazon recently,
the small USB adapter is exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks for the heads up.

[cacahahacaca]

Does the lead-less adapter work with the HTC Touch?

[Dementia Praecox]

I ordered the one with lead with my HTC touch cruise. It's amazing how someone could come up with such a stupid design. The bend on the connector only has a slight purpose if you use a a belt-clip holster or something. I use the sleeve that came with the phone and have it in my pocket. I obviously got a bad connection just beside the usb plug, due to the ridiculous stress on the cord. The cord is even thinner than usual just to ensure that it goes straight to shits upon first use. In addition it causes unnecessary strain on the usb-connector in the phone. I see that's also the case with the one without lead.

The reason for me to bump this thread, other than venting my frustration, is to ask if anyone have tried to solder on a mini-jack-plug to the headset that came with your phone? The earplugs are so shitty than that even my grandmother would complain, and she's deaf. In other words I have no problem in experimenting with them. What I'm worried about is that someone told me that if the head set I'm going to use pulls more power than the old ear plugs, that may cause the usb-connector to malfunction. Or worse, the phone. Now that's something I'm not willing to experiment with, so I'm wondering if this is something that others have tried, or if someone can give me a 110% assurance that my phone won't suffer if I try?

[Matzix]

Hello,

of course I can not give you a guarantee your phone won't suffer, but I don't see one reason why it should do: You can buy original HTC adapters for plugging in whatever earphones, so why shouldn't you be able to use the original cord for that purpose? I did this with my original wallaby headphones, only I didn't solder a 3.5mm jack but the "speakers" of other earphones. It worked well. At my Orbit I use the W100 remote together with Sennheiser MX 550 earphones, which sound great!

Matzix

PS: If you need some earphones to experiment, I can give my apple-earphones to you, which came with my 4G-ipod! It's incomprehensible, why an audio device comes with such rubbish...

[Kraize]

Can I have your headphones to experiment? I'd love to deprive open those suckers and expermient lol.

Hello,

of course I can not give you a guarantee your phone won't suffer, but I don't see one reason why it should do: You can buy original HTC adapters for plugging in whatever earphones, so why shouldn't you be able to use the original cord for that purpose? I did this with my original wallaby headphones, only I didn't solder a 3.5mm jack but the "speakers" of other earphones. It worked well. At my Orbit I use the W100 remote together with Sennheiser MX 550 earphones, which sound great!

Matzix

PS: If you need some earphones to experiment, I can give my apple-earphones to you, which came with my 4G-ipod! It's incomprehensible, why an audio device comes with such rubbish...

[bgsitizen]

I ordered the one with lead with my HTC touch cruise. It's amazing how someone could come up with such a stupid design. The bend on the connector only has a slight purpose if you use a a belt-clip holster or something. I use the sleeve that came with the phone and have it in my pocket. I obviously got a bad connection just beside the usb plug, due to the ridiculous stress on the cord. The cord is even thinner than usual just to ensure that it goes straight to shits upon first use. In addition it causes unnecessary strain on the usb-connector in the phone. I see that's also the case with the one without lead.

The reason for me to bump this thread, other than venting my frustration, is to ask if anyone have tried to solder on a mini-jack-plug to the headset that came with your phone? The earplugs are so shitty than that even my grandmother would complain, and she's deaf. In other words I have no problem in experimenting with them. What I'm worried about is that someone told me that if the head set I'm going to use pulls more power than the old ear plugs, that may cause the usb-connector to malfunction. Or worse, the phone. Now that's something I'm not willing to experiment with, so I'm wondering if this is something that others have tried, or if someone can give me a 110% assurance that my phone won't suffer if I try?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=290227547093&Category=20336

Maybe this is what you need... ;)

Anyways I have been making these for awhile now and sold quite a few to people I know, Craigs List and forums. I actually bought quantities and Im starting to Ebay them. I'll also have different brands of buds offered. The current headset is very capable and in fact looks very stylish.

Anyways so yes you can solder other buds to the original headset though you can destroy both if you dont know what are you doing.

Later.

[viperr007]

i got one off ebay last week. it works great. cant wait to use it on the airplane and watch some movies!!!

[Dementia Praecox]

Hello,

of course I can not give you a guarantee your phone won't suffer, but I don't see one reason why it should do: You can buy original HTC adapters for plugging in whatever earphones, so why shouldn't you be able to use the original cord for that purpose?
Yeah, I'm thinking that too. If anything is going to suffer it would be the amplifier in the remote. I'm definately going to try now. Not going to mess up my headset in any case, I'll just attach the mini-jack plug.

PS: If you need some earphones to experiment, I can give my apple-earphones to you, which came with my 4G-ipod! It's incomprehensible, why an audio device comes with such rubbish...
Hehe, thanks a lot, but I've got more crappy earphones bundled with whatever device than I've got fingers. I just don't get why HTC or whoever could just add that extra 30$ for halfway decent earphones. If anything they just lower the overall impression of their device.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=290227547093&Category=20336

Maybe this is what you need... ;)
Haha, that's awesome. Nifty business idea you've got going there. :D

Anyways I have been making these for awhile now and sold quite a few to people I know, Craigs List and forums. I actually bought quantities and Im starting to Ebay them. I'll also have different brands of buds offered. The current headset is very capable and in fact looks very stylish.
I have no doubt they do, but I think I'll still prefer my bose noise canceling headset over them. ;)

Also the option to switch to ear-buds at times when that's necessary. How about adding one with a mini-jack plug to your inventory? I think that could be a potential winner.

Anyways so yes you can solder other buds to the original headset though you can destroy both if you dont know what are you doing.

Hehe, I don't have a degree or anything, but I think I can manage to solder left to left and right to right. Not exactly rocket science that. I'll leave enough cord to have a couple of trial and errors even. And as I mentioned above, I won't touch the headset. The mini-jack adapter is messed up anyway (It lasted for a full three hours. :D)and I really couldn't care less for the bundled ear-buds.

[bgsitizen]

haha i wasnt saying its a rocket science but it could indeed be a pain. i like you plan about leaving the extra cord :) anyways the Skullcandy headphones i work with are also noice canceling and sound mindblowing when paired with decent player and eqalizer. of course i prefer my Vmodas but this headset gives me the comfort of caring something not that expencive that sounds great and allows me not to carry an arsenal of headphones, headsets, adapters and etc. its nice to be able to pick up the phone while enjoying some music and dont have to disconect everything.

good luck.

[12gage]

does anyone know if this works on a 6700? My headphone jack broke and if this could be an alternative it would be alot cheaper then having the headphone jack repaired

[CoMoCHenGA]

Actually kinda thinking this might work good in my truck. Using the phone to stream some of the hard to find ol' school funk from various websites while being able to keep my phone charged. Since I already have the bluetooth unit in my stereo system (Pioneer AVIC-Z2) it would mute the music and apply the phone call through the truck's stereo system. Which would alleviate having to unplug the adapter and fumble to answer the phone all while adhering to the new California cell phone laws that are coming into effect on July 1st. Has anyone tried this? :confused:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31NfFW0CFqL._SL110_.jpg

[member69]

Hi guys i got this from ebay, it's not listed as working with Niki /touch plus but it works fine and has a hands free built in too.Will probably work with most 11 pin mini USB ports, MDA etc.... Only £4.90 inc postage, great device!!

Oh i forgot, has the answer/end call button built in too and you can use any 3.5mm headphones so you can dump the rubbish ones that HTC ship.

Enhanced Mini USB Audio Stereo Adapter for Orbit TyTN

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Enhanced-Mini-...QQcmdZViewItem
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[Kraize]

Actually kinda thinking this might work good in my truck. Using the phone to stream some of the hard to find ol' school funk from various websites while being able to keep my phone charged. Since I already have the bluetooth unit in my stereo system (Pioneer AVIC-Z2) it would mute the music and apply the phone call through the truck's stereo system. Which would alleviate having to unplug the adapter and fumble to answer the phone all while adhering to the new California cell phone laws that are coming into effect on July 1st. Has anyone tried this? :confused:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31NfFW0CFqL._SL110_.jpg

I actually ordered that off of Amazon.com. Have had em for about a week or so. I love them. It sounds great. Doesn't feel all that heavy or look all that big.

[CoMoCHenGA]

I actually ordered that off of Amazon.com. Have had em for about a week or so. I love them. It sounds great. Doesn't feel all that heavy or look all that big.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely give it a try. :D

[Sebulba_se]

I use this one:

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=164124

Then i can use any headphones i want and still have the headset function.

I think it works good.

[Christian72D]

I just bought this one from ebay, i hope it will arrive the next days. :)

Looks/sounds good for me.

http://home.arcor.de/christian.laufs/temp/htc.jpg

[Rroet]

Can you elaborate a bit more on the merchants name, his ebay shop, item number, perhaps an indication of the price?

Looks like a very interesting device I might be interested in as well.

[Christian72D]

Can you elaborate a bit more on the merchants name, his ebay shop, item number, perhaps an indication of the price?

Looks like a very interesting device I might be interested in as well.

Here is a link to the auction, it´s the easiest way i think: Link (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220234365900)

[caribbean_spur]

Hi,

I bought a Seidio Audio Adapter - miniUSB To 3.5mm - with One-Touch/Mic at the XDA store. It works great and I have no problem listening to music with my sony headset since you can adjust the volume with audiomanager. However when I am on a phone call it is super loud and I cannot adjust the volume. I looked around for a registry tweak but they usually talk about BT or speakerphone. What I want is the actual volume on the wired headphone. Can someone help? I am going deaf here!

[W0nk0]

@Christian:

Did the adapter arrive yet? I understand it's being sent from Hong Kong, so it's probably taking a while.. I would love to hear how you like it!

Wonko

[SptMogul]

anyone tried that adapter without the lead? any pros and cons?

http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/e1/7c/c8a2_1.JPG

[Kraize]

If you want one without the lead. I would seriously suggest this one. I haven't had any problems with it till date. I was going to go for the SEIDO one but this one had a usb port so I bought it. Let me tell you that USB port comes in handy. I'm glad I didn't buy just the 3.5mm adapter.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31NfFW0CFqL._SL110_.jpg

[SptMogul]

If you want one without the lead. I would seriously suggest this one. I haven't had any problems with it till date. I was going to go for the SEIDO one but this one had a usb port so I bought it. Let me tell you that USB port comes in handy. I'm glad I didn't buy just the 3.5mm adapter.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31NfFW0CFqL._SL110_.jpg

i think that one is big compare to this http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/e1/7c/c8a2_1.JPG

[adabees]

Just bought a similar adapter to use with my HTC Kaiser (Vodafone v1615), the sounds still comes from the speakers... Has anyone faced similar issues with other devices, or it's only my v1615. Does anyone know if there is a solution for this?

[croco_64]

It was bgsitizen that gave me the idea. Thank you pal.

I just crossbread my old Sennheiser cx 300 that i used with my HTC Prophet with the original headset that came with my Touch Cruise. It looks good and the radio signal is better now.

How i did it:
1. I opened carefully the microphone/volume controller. starting at the volume wheal and going to the side
2. I replaced the HTC earbounds with my sennheiser. i used a soldering iron to unglue the 4 whires from the HTC earpieces and glue those from Sennheiser.

It took me about 2 hours and 10 € for the soldering iron.

This is better than using an adapter, at least for me.

[dr_tracker]

This is great, I was wondering what to do to improve the sound quality of my Hermes, stumbled upon this thread and got caught among the adapter and the soldering option.

What the heck, pulled my soldering iron out of retirement and exchanged the crappy HTC earbuds, for some a-little-less-crappy Jabra that had lying around, worked great, less than half an hour work and now I had a "real" MP3 player...

Thanks a lot guys.

[madjokeer]

Actually kinda thinking this might work good in my truck. Using the phone to stream some of the hard to find ol' school funk from various websites while being able to keep my phone charged. Since I already have the bluetooth unit in my stereo system (Pioneer AVIC-Z2) it would mute the music and apply the phone call through the truck's stereo system. Which would alleviate having to unplug the adapter and fumble to answer the phone all while adhering to the new California cell phone laws that are coming into effect on July 1st. Has anyone tried this? :confused:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31NfFW0CFqL._SL110_.jpg

this one worked half ass. it works sometimes on my (Titan) and most of the time on my (TytnII)

[Okie Dokie]

If you want one without the lead. I would seriously suggest this one. I haven't had any problems with it till date. I was going to go for the SEIDO one but this one had a usb port so I bought it. Let me tell you that USB port comes in handy. I'm glad I didn't buy just the 3.5mm adapter.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31NfFW0CFqL._SL110_.jpg

This adapter looks good for the reasons you listed, but you didn't tell us where you got it. Please let us know. This looks like an efficient use of space and no other dangling cords to macrame'.

[mkent_barbados]

They all look like they are easy to break off...

[azidrane]

I've got two of the ones with the lead. The USB connector on the type I have is very flimsy and I wouldn't recommend it to be honest.

[azidrane]

It was bgsitizen that gave me the idea. Thank you pal.


It took me about 2 hours and 10 € for the soldering iron.

This is better than using an adapter, at least for me.

Wow - great work dude. I wouldn't have the patience or the skills for that.

[joeydsmith]

OP, i've been searching all over for that adapter. what did you search for to find it on ebay?

[Poupa]

If you are loocking for audio adapteur jack, i brought one here :

http://www.cricel.com/cricel/8900-adaptateur_audio_stereo_mini_usb_vers_jack_35_mm_p our_htc_trinity_p3600.html

[segadc]

That's the one I want but I have yet to see it online @ a US store.

[mtranda]

That's the one I want but I have yet to see it online @ a US store.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370247655733

Just purchased it. Had to ship it to my parents' address since it's possible I won't even be in the country when it arrives (which I expect to be somewhere between 2-3 weeks)

But right now I'm a happy camper.