Disable Internal Microphone on iPhone 4

[CPressland]

Hey Guys,

So when I used to have a 3GS and plugged in my headphones with built in Microphone it'd disable the Internal Microphone so that I could make calls and leave the iPhone in my pocket.

Since having the iPhone 4 this has not been the case, the Internal Microphone remains active and I cannot have my iPhone in my pocket as all the person I'm calling can hear is the scruffling noise of the phone bouncing around in my pocket.

Anyone else experienced this? Kinda makes the Microphone headphones and Bluetooth headsets redundant don't you think?

Any ideas guys?

Chris

[instant.human]

Hum... I never noticed such an issue with my 4... Maybe it's not your internal microphone but rather your headphones. The noise from the cable rubbing on your jacket or something transferred to your mic... I had that issue once with the headphones that came with my 3G, turned out a cable was cracked and produced sucha noise...

But afaik, the internal mic will be shut off when making calls with your headphones - unless, your phone is somehow broken.

[Leonick]

Well something is wrong with either the phone or the headset.

[Draconian Guppy]

hmmm agreed on something faulty.THOUGH this scenario has happened to me in a similar way:

1. Making calls using headphones that don't have a mic. It's like the microphone goes ultrasensitive.

However if I use teh apple supplied headset I don't have such an issue. What brand is your headset?

[saxondale.]

I think i experience the same thing. When i'm using my headphones with a built in mic, i can hear other things, which i'm guessing's from the phone mic.

[Draconian Guppy]

I think i experience the same thing. When i'm using my headphones with a built in mic, i can hear other things, which i'm guessing's from the phone mic.

Apple supplied or other brand?

[CPressland]

Hmm, I got mine off of eBay cause they were way cheeper than ordering them directly from Apple. The ones I got with the phone broke after about 15 minutes.

That Said, I was going to order these: http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/home_en.nsf/root/private_headsets_mobile_music_504161?Open&cnt=introxgeneral

But if you guys think only Apple headphones will work properly I'll order another set.

[Draconian Guppy]

Sorry, Can't comment on any other IEMs that have built in mic, besides the apple ones. let's see what Sax. answers.

[acnpt]

Hmm, I got mine off of eBay cause they were way cheeper than ordering them directly from Apple. The ones I got with the phone broke after about 15 minutes.

Use the Support website, you paid for the warranty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apple are fantastic at replacing broken headphones. New pair next day and envelope to return faulty pair.

[CPressland]

Use the Support website, you paid for the warranty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apple are fantastic at replacing broken headphones. New pair next day and envelope to return faulty pair.

Well, I didn't know that. Now I do. HA

[Draconian Guppy]

Also for that price, I would recommend checking into teh Etymotic MC3 here (L) 2 year warranty.

[saxondale.]

This is with my B&W P5 headphones