Hi,
Today I tried to use my Nokia headphones that came the lumia on my Iphone 4 and it did not work. I couldn't hear the other party speak nor did they hear me. Is the issue with my Iphone or is this something normal? (varified that the headphones work)
Thanks,
ahly92
The wiring is different, which is why the microphone doesnt work.
If you want it to be compatible, Meelec sells a special adapter for $9,99 but I think Deal Extreme or ebAy will have this for a few bucks.
On TRRS there are 2 types-
1. The original TRRS configuration was created by Nokia and has a pinout of Left Audio, Right Audio, Mic, Ground.
Apple came along and in typical elitist fashion changed their pinout to Left Audio, Right Audio, Ground, Mic.
This is why many apple headsets will not work with non-apple devices, because the last 2 connections, for Mic and Ground are switched. And vice versa, you cannot use Apple headsets with Android or Windows Phones.
I think it has to do with the nokia headphones as the plug might be different and not work with the iphone. It's like how some handsfree earphones are compatible with either android or iOs but not both I think.
OK thanks a lot…relieved that its not a problem with my Iphone! will have to purchase a compatible one next thing tomorrow..
Thanks
they're slightly different position.
I know belkin makes headphones that are compatible accross all platforms.
But iPhone ones are I think only iDevices and I tried once on a samsung - it worked also but it wasn't original - copy chinese.