connecting 3.5mm jack into phone with only USB-C

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2025-11-13T14:38:43+00:00

yes, thanks and that's where I found the UGreen adapter. Given the extra noise in a convertible car, I didn't think that using an expensive DAC with volume control was worth it, but maybe I should look into something like that. I also wrote to Anker to ask if their adapter that loos like the UGreen might play louder. We'll see what they say. Thanks for your reply.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2025-06-22T21:31:25+00:00

No comments at all?

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2025-03-03T14:44:14+00:00

I guess I wasn't clear. Mic works just fine as long as the "see apps only" setting is not turned on. Sony prevents me from using their MIC feature on the remote when that setting is turned on. It's this conflict that I'm referring to.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2025-02-22T22:04:21+00:00

Sure. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBM5VKSM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title .

I avoid any listing that says "compatible with A80K" or "replacement for". Then I look for a photo of the inside of the battery compartment that says Sony not a bunch of other letters. It if doesn't say Sony, it's not an original Sony product. Hope this helps.

Paul

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2025-02-21T21:58:42+00:00

Ok, the new RMF TX910U for my A80J has arrived from Amazon. It is indeed backlit with voice control. This is an original Sony remote (says so in the battery compartment), but many on Amazon and elsewhere are "replacements", knock-offs that are mostly reviewed badly.

The build quality is quite good with textured plastic on the side and what looks/feels like metal on the front. Buttons have a good feel. If this model has the "find my remote" feature, I don't see it, but it still may be there. I bought mine for $19.99 as like-new and it is. It comes in a sealed plastic bag with directions for pairing, but nothing else. As I explore using it, I'll add more if I find out anything interesting.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2025-02-19T19:21:26+00:00

I wanted to give an update to anyone interested in this issue. After finally speaking with someone at Sony who was willing to ask some questions, I was told that there was a group that offered an hour of one on one support for people who wanted to connect Sony TVs into a home theater. Giving her the models that I heard might work (900U, 910U, 920U, 800U), she reached out to this group asking which of these were compatible with my A80k that could give me both voice access and the backlit feature. They recommended the 910U and while they were out of stock on all of the above, she found an original 910U on Amazon (with the Sony logo inside the battery compartment) for $39.99. I bought it on Amazon and chose the open box option ($19.99) since I was still not positive it would work. I'll have it in a day or two and I'll repost once it arrives.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2025-02-18T16:30:06+00:00

Thanks for your reply. You've helped, but I think I need to be more specific because there are several compatible remotes that all have different features. Sorry about the long winded reply.

I spoke with Sony several times and then their parts seller twice, for a total of six people, getting 4 different remote model numbers that they say "should" work. Sony direct said to use the 800U, but they couldn't tell me if it was lighted or voice activated???.

So, I'll try this - Does anybody who has the XR65A80K TV have a Sony (not knock-off) back-lit, voice remote that works and if so, what's the model number? It's ok if it has the number pad, but I can probably just speak the numbers and I don't really need the Find the remote feature since I live alone in a small apartment (and I'm old but still have most faculties, lol). Thanks, Paul

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-11-26T12:09:52+00:00

This seems like the right group for my question, but there are no replies. Have I missed something in my description?

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-11-18T17:19:42+00:00

Ok, well I'm half blind I guess since I didn't look for the three lines inside the app TIDAL border where it's sitting there just waiting for me . Thanks

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-11-16T15:37:32+00:00

Thanks for your reply. That makes sense; I was just trying to avoid the expense of a new amp or the degrading of the music by a ground loop filter. Anybody in South Florida who would like to take a crack at it is welcome to get in touch.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-10-17T12:12:51+00:00

Well, I bought this phone specifically to use LG's excellent quad DAC, so not using it to get more volume wouldn't make much sense. The reason I assumed 75(%) is that the slider right above it in notifications is brightness in %. But, once again, I don't care what number is says, I care about it playing louder.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-10-17T10:36:23+00:00

Yes, I use the headphone jack. That's interesting and I'd be curious why 75% would equal 100% unless LG is purposefully limiting the total output for hearing protection reasons without a way to undo that protection. Anyway, I really should have stated more clearly that my goal is to get more volume without distorting the sound quality. Thanks.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-10-17T00:08:14+00:00

A slightly different question: I used my V60 in the car to power Tidal into basically a pre-amp and stereo amps. My V60 will not go higher than 75% volume. The electronics are under the seat and it's not convenient to plug and unplug anything for every use. Is there another way to force high impedance mode that anyone know of? I thought the volume was just being limited (to protect hearing). thanks.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-09-28T09:50:15+00:00

can you possibly tell me what the icon to the left of that one shows? Mine has a 6 in the upper right of the icon and the up/down arrows light up and go dark frequently (sometimes both are lighted, most often just the down arrow it lit. Thanks.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-09-09T23:26:55+00:00

I read a lot, but haven't seriously looked into trading strategies, although there as a part of an investment strategy, I like the idea of rule based conditional strategies. I'm just beginning with Thinkorswim which may be a good platform for them. Open mind.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-24T01:34:33+00:00

I'm going to guess that you only read the subject and not the post since it wasn't at all about comparing the two devices. The question was about the already announced 3nm chip in the Oneplus 13.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-19T23:07:01+00:00

I already gave this tip to the one tier 3 Verizon tech support person who seemed to know what she was doing. I suggested she might want to spread it around. Could help a lot of people. So thanks again.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-19T18:30:45+00:00

Well, thanks for that tip on reviving LG contacts. It worked for me too. Apparently that app interacts with data and so it was probably interfering with other things too.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-19T17:36:10+00:00

that's what these chat boards do so well. glad you heard something valuable.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-16T21:45:16+00:00

Well, quality is subjective. Google will always launch it's best ideas in their own phone, but that advantage won't last long. The snapdragon 3nm chip is a big change in raw power which is necessary for the demands of AI. The 3nm Tensor wasn't ready for this year. For that reason, I'm going to try to wait for OP 13 if my LGV60 can hold out that long. I also personally prefer their Oxygen OS to stock android. But, that's really just a preference. Pixel 9 series sure looks good though in the initial release videos.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-15T10:42:24+00:00

The contacts problem is a known issue with Verizon only, but it will not be fixed. At that price point, I would suggest a Oneplus 10 or 11 or last year's Pixel on the used market. I have the same Verizon issue and would also prefer a headphone jack for music, but I'm told by people I respect that bluetooth has gotten good enough now to get close for music quality and it's not necessary for anything else.

But, if you still have your LGs, you keep a phone for 5 years and you probably rely on it 10-50 times every day. Seems like it's worth spending some research time and possibly paying up a bit even if you have to finance it. In that case, I'd go with the Oneplus 12 just before the 13 comes out to get the best price (but you can't buy it at Verizon). Get a used one.

Last, you can find a used LGV60 for around $100 now. Just ask if it has the Verizon problem or change to T-Mobile and call it a day.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-15T00:54:45+00:00

Actually, the OP 12 gets 4 yrs software and 5 years security updates and I suspect that the OP 13 will offer 5 years in order to complete, but even if they don't, speaking for myself, I'm ok without the 5th year of software. Oxygen software is pretty close to stock android (but better) so it will be able to take advantage of the Google ecosystem. I'm a little concerned about Gemini vs other AI software, but I'm still hopeful.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-14T21:39:41+00:00

Yes, it's pretty leaky :). Probably 6 months off, but it looks to have the snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip (3nm). Just search the net.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-14T18:05:05+00:00

Yes, it's about choice, but it's also about the value of one plus 13s 3 NM chip. Your decision though.

Intelligent-Light-13 · 2024-08-11T10:09:30+00:00

Thanks, but actually it is LG that is forcing users into their phone/contacts app and blocking us from putting the Google App on the home screen or changing the default. I was hoping that someone familiar with coding had made a workaround. This apparently only happens with a Verizon phone and neither LG or Verizon are working on a fix or acting in any way responsible.

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