I have a problem where my phone's built-in microphone isn't functioning. I'm curious if I can modify a pair of wired earphones so that only their microphone works while still using the phone's speakers. I've already checked software solutions and ruled them out, so I'm looking for a hardware workaround.
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Yes, you can definitely set it up to use just the microphone from wired earphones! If your setup involves a combo jack, you’ll need a specific type of splitter that separates the headphone and microphone inputs. I personally use a similar setup where I connect my headphones to the computer’s audio jack and use an old headset’s microphone through a splitter into the mic jack. Just make sure it's not a regular splitter—get one that's designed for separating those signals. If you're using a laptop or a mini PC with only a combo jack, you'll need another specialized splitter that changes the male 3.5mm jack into two female jacks for mic and headphones. If you’re up for a DIY project, you could also wire it directly to achieve the same results, although that would involve more hassle!
Can you actually use those splitters with Android phones? Appreciate the info!