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How to listen to music with a bluetooth headset?
- Thread starter MajorZee
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jwmacdon1231
Android Expert
Bluetooth+Headphones Fix should do the trick. Works for both wired headsets and Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth+Headphones Fix v1.2 Application for Android | Multimedia
Bluetooth+Headphones Fix v1.2 Application for Android | Multimedia
mjschmidt
Android Expert
@jwmacdon1231: The description for the app you've linked says, "This app fixes a bug in Android: When a wired headset is connected and a Bluetooth (phone) headset is used, afterward, audio is redirected to the speaker instead of to the wired headset."
I don't think this is what the OP is looking for. MajorZee says that his/her earphones are _broken_ (physically maybe?) and he/she wants to be able to listen to music through his/her BT earpiece, instead of buying new earphones.
@MajorZee: these links have some info:
http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid/21579-bluetooth-music.html
http://truthseekernz.blogspot.com/2009/11/android-and-a2dp-bluetooth-support.html
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/streaming-music-through-bluetooth-1874/index4.html
I don't think this is what the OP is looking for. MajorZee says that his/her earphones are _broken_ (physically maybe?) and he/she wants to be able to listen to music through his/her BT earpiece, instead of buying new earphones.
@MajorZee: these links have some info:
http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid/21579-bluetooth-music.html
http://truthseekernz.blogspot.com/2009/11/android-and-a2dp-bluetooth-support.html
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/streaming-music-through-bluetooth-1874/index4.html
jwmacdon1231
Android Expert
Oooohhhhh. My bad. Sorry for the wrong info MajorZee. I guess that's what happens when one goes on 2 hours of sleep.
Sorry about that.
Racklefratz
Newbie
A fix for....what issue, exactly?
mjschmidt
Android Expert
MajorZee wants to listen to music using a BT earpiece (NOT BT headphones).
Racklefratz
Newbie
I see. Don't have an answer, not being familiar with the HTC Magic. Seems like listening to music in mono would get old pretty quickly, though.
Thanks everyone for the reply, but i tried ur links, i also upddated my firmware, but no luck.
Im currently searching through the appstore to find one.
I also downloaded 3 other music players to see if they have the option to turn on the headset.
mjschmidt
Android Expert
Have you tried contacting Google support directly to see if it's even possible? You might also consider posting in the Developers sub-forum here and ask if they know if it's possible. The developers would all have access to the SDK, and would know what to look for. It may not even be possible at the moment.
Racklefratz
Newbie
Maybe not. The Jabra BT530 just might be able to do it.Streaming audio by bluetooth can be either mono or stereo, and this one has the A2DP profile that makes that possible. It might work.
Probably not the one the OP has available, though.
aaronjohnston
Newbie
Just wanted to say this is happening with me as well. I listen to pod cast's not music so the earpice doesnt bother me with the crappy play back. When I pair the headset (moto H710) with the laptop there is an option to enable it as a headset and/or hands free telephony. Seems like the erris just needs these options to be added in the BT software.
trekgraham
Member
Id love to know since I listen to podcasts also and can't afford a stereo bt, I didn't bring my tape deck adapter with me and am driving home tomorrow wana listen to my podcasts without using wired headphones or speaker. Anyway to bypass or trick it to allow it?
Crude
Android Expert
Well the answer here lies in how blue tooth works.
Not all devices have the same blue tooth. The one in question here is A2DP. This allows the blue tooth connection to send 2 channels to a device. Of course the device also needs to meet these specs. Standard ear pierces do not have A2DP because no one anticipated a person wanting to listen with one ear. To my knowledge these is no phone that can send music to a regular headset. The phone itself would have to process the A2DP into HSP ( headset profile ) and then send it.
The ONLY solution to this that I've found is buying a headset with 2 parts and disconnecting the one ( or stick it in your shirt ).
The Platronics Voyager 855 ( no that's not a typo, it's got he same model number as the droid ) is a stereo headset that I've been using for a couple years now. I get around 5-6 hours of music out of a charge and it's actually small enough you can tuck it under a cap and it's out of sight. I know the sound quality isn't the greatest, but it was my best choice when I bought it..
Plantronics Voyager 855 Stereo Bluetooth Headset | Calls & Music
Seems it was discontinued?
Not all devices have the same blue tooth. The one in question here is A2DP. This allows the blue tooth connection to send 2 channels to a device. Of course the device also needs to meet these specs. Standard ear pierces do not have A2DP because no one anticipated a person wanting to listen with one ear. To my knowledge these is no phone that can send music to a regular headset. The phone itself would have to process the A2DP into HSP ( headset profile ) and then send it.
The ONLY solution to this that I've found is buying a headset with 2 parts and disconnecting the one ( or stick it in your shirt ).
The Platronics Voyager 855 ( no that's not a typo, it's got he same model number as the droid ) is a stereo headset that I've been using for a couple years now. I get around 5-6 hours of music out of a charge and it's actually small enough you can tuck it under a cap and it's out of sight. I know the sound quality isn't the greatest, but it was my best choice when I bought it..
Plantronics Voyager 855 Stereo Bluetooth Headset | Calls & Music
Seems it was discontinued?
aaronjohnston
Newbie
You can do this. Got it off of one of the links
1. save the audio file to the sd card
2. put the phone into vibrate
3. open the phone menu and call **
4. open your file manager and open the audio file
works for the droid eris and I have been using this method for a couple days now, no issues
1. save the audio file to the sd card
2. put the phone into vibrate
3. open the phone menu and call **
4. open your file manager and open the audio file
works for the droid eris and I have been using this method for a couple days now, no issues
kg6epf
Well-Known Member
Yes and no.... "Podtrapper" app for my old BB Storm let me select output and I could listen to music, podcasts, etc through my old mono BT earpiece.
I'm sure it can be done, if a dev sees enough interest. If nothing pops up soon, I guess I'll go buy a new earpiece.
chrlswltrs
Extreme Android User
Not really an answer to this question, but I had looking for a way to do this and no one answered my post asking this specific question, so thanks for the tip! Downloaded it and going to hope it works next time I'm in my car.
illusive817
Lurker
i would love to see this done , i have to use my mono all the time and would like to have some background music from time to time
but apparently everyone says it cant be done
Anything can be accomplished!
but apparently everyone says it cant be done
Anything can be accomplished!
mwburden
Newbie
You can do this. Got it off of one of the links
1. save the audio file to the sd card
2. put the phone into vibrate
3. open the phone menu and call **
4. open your file manager and open the audio file
works for the droid eris and I have been using this method for a couple days now, no issues
When I try this, the dialer gives me "Invalid MMI Code" and drops me out to the homescreen. I've tried various combinations of "*" and "#" with similar results.
(G1, Cyanogenmod 4.2.11.1)
jmcglathery29
Lurker
I am a droid owner, who recently switched over from the ATT Tilt windows mobile phone. There are many apps available for windows mobile to enable A2DP and allow you to listen to music on your bluetooth headset. I used to do it all of the time. Yeah the quality is not great, but I have family in the car and would like to hear the conversations, but still hear my music, or sometimes listen to movies or audio books. there are lots of uses for this functionality. I am disapointed to find out that Android currently does nto have the capacity to utilize this feature available on most bluetooth headsets. It seems that a developer could create an app to allow this functionality, but I am far from a developer and could be completely wrong. If anyone knows how to make this happen I would imagine it would be a hit, very popular apps on windows mobile.
Thanks to Aaron! This works. A little more info if you like...
When dialing "**", if the 2 asterisks are dialed quickly it produces the "p" or "pause" dialing character. Dialing 3 asterisks produces a "w" or "wait" dialing character. When calling just these special characters, the call does not get processed to the network, but a channel gets opened to the bluetooth device. If you dial the asterisks slowly, you can actually place a call to ** and this will not work.
If I get a phone call while listening through my bluetooth device, redialing "p" (**) may reestablish the channel. Sometimes I need to dial 3 asterisks for the "w" for "wait" character. Sometimes it takes a couple of special "p" and/or "w" characters to reopen the channel. Sometimes I have to turn off my bluetooth service and turn it back on and then try a few different dialing sequences. It always works, just sometimes if reestablishing the channel after being interrupted it may take a few tries.
I've used this technique to listen to the music player, pandora streaming audio, and anything else that produces sound! Thanks Aaron.
When dialing "**", if the 2 asterisks are dialed quickly it produces the "p" or "pause" dialing character. Dialing 3 asterisks produces a "w" or "wait" dialing character. When calling just these special characters, the call does not get processed to the network, but a channel gets opened to the bluetooth device. If you dial the asterisks slowly, you can actually place a call to ** and this will not work.
If I get a phone call while listening through my bluetooth device, redialing "p" (**) may reestablish the channel. Sometimes I need to dial 3 asterisks for the "w" for "wait" character. Sometimes it takes a couple of special "p" and/or "w" characters to reopen the channel. Sometimes I have to turn off my bluetooth service and turn it back on and then try a few different dialing sequences. It always works, just sometimes if reestablishing the channel after being interrupted it may take a few tries.
I've used this technique to listen to the music player, pandora streaming audio, and anything else that produces sound! Thanks Aaron.
You can do this. Got it off of one of the links
1. save the audio file to the sd card
2. put the phone into vibrate
3. open the phone menu and call **
4. open your file manager and open the audio file
works for the droid eris and I have been using this method for a couple days now, no issues
cableguynoe
Android Expert
You can do this. Got it off of one of the links
1. save the audio file to the sd card
2. put the phone into vibrate
3. open the phone menu and call **
4. open your file manager and open the audio file
works for the droid eris and I have been using this method for a couple days now, no issues
WOW! That worked! AWESOME. This is perfect for me since i listen to audiobooks, so i dont need stereo sound.
Question: Do i need to dial ** everytime?
And what is the reason for doing that?
I get the same thing with **. I can dial *** and get connected on Bluetooth, but then 10 seconds or so later it hangs up.
I need this for a number of things
1. When listening to podcasts while driving I would use my mono Bluetooth 2 headset.
2. When watching TV on the phone, in my bed while laying on one side, it's annoying to have an ear plug in the ear I am resting my head on, so mono sound is all I need.
3. When in the car with a friend / friends, and listening to directions from the Navigator application (turn left on valbylanggade). so u can just have the phone in your pocket and navigate by sound.
The list goes on and on... An application or fix that allows one to turn any Bluetooth ear device in to the phone speaker (or in other words send the phone speaker output to any Bluetooth audio device) is a must have, and I can't find one.
Ps. I need this for HTC Desire (Android 2.1)
1. When listening to podcasts while driving I would use my mono Bluetooth 2 headset.
2. When watching TV on the phone, in my bed while laying on one side, it's annoying to have an ear plug in the ear I am resting my head on, so mono sound is all I need.
3. When in the car with a friend / friends, and listening to directions from the Navigator application (turn left on valbylanggade). so u can just have the phone in your pocket and navigate by sound.
The list goes on and on... An application or fix that allows one to turn any Bluetooth ear device in to the phone speaker (or in other words send the phone speaker output to any Bluetooth audio device) is a must have, and I can't find one.
Ps. I need this for HTC Desire (Android 2.1)
Ive asked to many developers... but seem that nobody is
interested !
I really need to use my helmet headset... to hear mp3 and gps directions..... but seem that ive to buy a 90$ nokia symbian phone
and sell my 500$ android phone !