HeadSET adapter to make iPhone compatible headSETs work

vasra · Feb 1, 2011

Does anybody know of a simple and guaranteed to work 3.5mm headset (not headphone) to headset adapter that makes iPhone compatible headsets work with Galaxy S?

I have Sennheiser MM 60i, but the mic does not work.

I do NOT want to buy headPHONES adapter (mic doesn't work).

Neither do I want to buy a headset adapter with a built-in separate mic (want to use the higher quality mic in the headset I have).

There are tons and tons of adapters on eBay, but almost all of them are either headPHONE adapters (only 4-pin to 3-pin) or come with their own mic.

Is there a 4-pin to 4-pin 3.5mm female to male adapter that crosses over the wires from iPhone-standard to Nokia/Galaxy S standard?

Am nearly going mad trying to find an adapter like this at local stores.

Any help appreciated!

xmsnx · Feb 1, 2011

***EDIT*** Cable works

I was looking for the same kinda thing, I stumbled across this on eBay yesterday and ordered it.

Now I'm not sure it will work 100% but if you can wait a couple of weeks I'll know for sure then, and if it doesn't I've only lost $1

furstrated · Feb 1, 2011

or with decent soldering skills you can make one
i made one from an old nokia ad57 adapter cable and a female four pole plug
i cut the wires from the nokia adaptor and soldered the female four pole on switching the sleeve with ring ( i.e. tip/ring/ring/sleeve male plug to tip/ring/sleeve/ring female plug)
this is the result

Lucazader · Feb 2, 2011

I got one when I purchased some headphones that i got that are made by urbanears.
It seems to work well, the company calls it the "nokia adapter", however it makes the headphones work perfectly on my phone.

vasra · Feb 2, 2011

Does the urbanears adapter only work with headPHONES or also with headSET including the mic?

Yes, I guess I could dig out my soldering iron, source the 4-pin 3.5mm plugs and start fiddling, but I was kind hoping for a $4 eBay part to do the trick

kennytung · Feb 2, 2011

xmsnx said:
I was looking for the same kinda thing, I stumbled across this on eBay yesterday and ordered it.

Now I'm not sure it will work 100% but if you can wait a couple of weeks I'll know for sure then, and if it doesn't I've only lost $1

I will wait for your review

Or if anyone can post a detail tutorial to explain how to do this adapter manually? Does it reduce the sound quality?

furstrated · Feb 3, 2011

doesnt reduce sq afaik and thats using a very revealing iem like the triplefi10
also the mod is really easy, the most difficult part is soldering because the plug is small but not really difficult as to require special tools or special skills

1. i just cut the nokia adaptor
2. then i separate the 4 wires inside and determine which is tip, ring, ring, sleeve via a tester/multi tester, the wires are colored so write down which is which
3. then i got the female plug and used a cutter on the rubber around it, slice it down the middle on two sides so you can open it. if you have a threaded female plug, you just open it.
4. then you solerd the wire according to the pattern i posted above. only switch the ring and sleeve around.
5. close up everything and youre done

tkienzle · Feb 3, 2011

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xmsnx said:
I was looking for the same kinda thing, I stumbled across this on eBay yesterday and ordered it.

Now I'm not sure it will work 100% but if you can wait a couple of weeks I'll know for sure then, and if it doesn't I've only lost $1

Hell yes i seen that to I will be waiting your results.

EDIT: You know what its only a buck SHIPPED!!! i got one too...

Mothatt · Feb 4, 2011

You could buy one from here too
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-5mm-...ion-cable-for-iphone-3g-3gs-13cm-length-48711

xmsnx · Feb 5, 2011

@Mothatt, do you know if that one works? If the one I've ordered off ebay doesn't work, nice to have another option

Mothatt · Feb 5, 2011

xmsnx said:
@Mothatt, do you know if that one works? If the one I've ordered off ebay doesn't work, nice to have another option

It's simply an extension lead, although it only contains three wires, so you have to completely strip the socket and jack and rewire it for it to work. I bought one but before i could wire, the vacuum took the socket it from me xD I really need to get around to buying another one.

jebise101 · Feb 5, 2011

I found this adapter on xda and a few other sites, i really want one but don't wanna shell 20 bucks for an adapter, that i know will break at some point.

http://www.kvconnection.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=KM-354R3M-R2F&CartID=1

xmsnx · Feb 5, 2011

jebise101 said:
I found this adapter on xda and a few other sites, i really want one but don't wanna shell 20 bucks for an adapter, that i know will break at some point.

http://www.kvconnection.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=KM-354R3M-R2F&CartID=1

$0.99 Good deal if it works

pepedwards · Feb 8, 2011

iphone/Nokia headset

If you buy a set of Creative HS730i headsets - you get Nokia adapters with them. They are about £40 with delivery, I only purchased them for the Nokia adapter as I couldn't find any adapters sold so I could em use my iphone headset with my Samsung Galaxy S. I did email Creative to see if they sold the adapters on their own but they said no!!!

Lucazader · Feb 9, 2011

I have not been able to confirm if they work as I am using a custom rom and kernel, which breaks the headset calling capability.
However I dont see why it would not work, as that is what is advertised to do.

jebise101 · Feb 9, 2011

Lucazader said:
I have not been able to confirm if they work as I am using a custom rom and kernel, which breaks the headset calling capability.
However I dont see why it would not work, as that is what is advertised to do.

interesting i saw this once before and thought it was just a 2.5 to 3.5 or a 4 pong to 3 prong adapter. It dose not really clearly state that it will convert the ground and mic so iphone type headsets work with the SGS.

From the the very little description they give i would say it just makes the output to just a 3 prong stereo output. Meaning it disables the mic so even iphone headsets will work like regular headphones. Which really defeats the purpose, no way to know until someone buys it.

BTW what Kernel/ROM combo are you using that breaks the headset calling? i myself got speedmod and doc and if i use my Samsung headset everything is fine.

Huftierchen · Feb 11, 2011

Hey Folks,
I have bougth the Creative HS-730i and used the Adapter with my AKG k370 headset, witch was builded for using with the iPhone.
I can confirm that the adaper from the HS730i works with my AKG headset!
I can hear my music clearly, the mic is working and the button works too!

Have a nice weekend

jebise101 · Feb 12, 2011

hmm interesting i looking for something i can get at my local best buy. will see if they have any iphone headphones with nokia adapter

jensbchr · Feb 18, 2011

xmsnx said:
I was looking for the same kinda thing, I stumbled across this on eBay[/URL] yesterday and ordered it.

Now I'm not sure it will work 100% but if you can wait a couple of weeks I'll know for sure then, and if it doesn't I've only lost $1

Any news on the functionality on this adapter yet xmsnx?

xmsnx · Feb 18, 2011

I haven't received it yet, still waiting

Hoping I get it soon!!!

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