[Q] Headphone question for anyone running froyo

[lanoitarus]

The Aria under 2.1 does not support iPhone-compatible headsets that have a in-line volume control. I have no idea why, but there seems to be general agreement that this is the case-- the headphones work but the Mic and controls do not.

However, it looks like the Incredible under 2.1 didn't support it either, but under 2.2, it now seems to work for Mic, center button (play/pause), and headphones.

Does anyone who upgraded to Froyo on the aria have a pair of iphone headphones (or iphone compatible with a volume control) that they could test to see if they work? I don't want to root and upgrade my aria if it doesn't work under 2.2 either (i'll just sell it factory instead).

Any help is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

 

[ninjajtm]

well i have my aria on cyan 2.2 froyo with iphone heaphones, and my problem with them is i have to answer the phone itself when i get a call instead of just pressing button on headphones but from there on its good, i can talk through the headphones but again have to end call from phone to hang up which sucks when your driving :/

 

[pcruz]

Im guessing youre referring to the stock version of 2.2 (HTC Sense) That's really interesting what you've mentioned about the incredible. I started a thread under the accessories section trying to address this as well. Most iphone/ipod headsets seem not to play well with android when it comes to the controls and mic. Anyone running the Gratia rom or the liberated 2.2 rom please weigh in.

 

[lanoitarus]

Thanks both of you for the input. Based on this I think ill take my chances upgrading to Liberated 2.2, and i'll report back (probably won't be till early next week).

 

[lanoitarus]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I updated to Liberated Froyo, but ye olde microphone still does not work, either with the stock iPhone 3GS headset or with a Klipsch headset designed for iPhone.

Very disappointing, but hopefully I can at least save someone else the effort. This sucker is getting fleabayed; maybe i'll try a samsung next.

 

[nrvate]

iphone FTL

 

[lanoitarus]

I agree as far as the lock-down philosophy goes, but given that iphone-designed TRRS headsets are very nice and prolific, it would be nice to see android fully support them.