I keep seeing mixed reviews. Does anyone have a definite answer as to whether this works with Android? I have an S3 running 4.1.2.
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My wife has the Google (Samsung) Nexus phone and it works great so I see no reason that the S3 will not work. Great little stereo.
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I have a Samsung Note 3 and it works great. When I updated my version of Android to 4.4.2, I had to unpair then re-pair and connection has been flawless ever since. Audio quality is much better than I expected. Better than using the patch cable.
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When it works, it works well. Unfortunately for my device I have to disconnect / reconnect until the head unit picks up the audio being streamed from the device. This is a daily occurrence that, despite way too much troubleshooting, I've been unable to address this. I always thought it was a poor installation job, but I see other android customers have similiar issues as well. I do not recommend this unit for Android users - at all. Just Google UTE-42BT and you'll see all sorts of people with similar problems. (Using Samsung Note 4)
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I have an HTC One that has worked with it since Android 4.2, and it should work. Simple Bluetooth pairing, and 4.1.2 and the S3 are both advanced enough to handle all the features.
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While it works well for some, you may have an issue if you are not using the 'default' MP3 player on some versions of Android. For example, you may have Amazon Music and your nav program running, but not hear anything until you make a phone call. This can be mostly solved by using Android Connect and Play app to start your preferred music app when a bluetooth connection is made. Right now (7/16/14) the free Amazon Prime music won't be heard until you first play a 'normal' MP3 in the Amazon Music app, then change to the Prime music, start it, and press 'play' on the headunit. At that point you will hear everything, but the Alpine controls won't work anymore. While it works well for some, you may have an issue if you are not using the 'default' MP3 player on some versions of Android. For example, you may have Amazon Music and your nav program running, but not hear anything until you make a phone call. This can be mostly solved by using Android Connect and Play app to start your preferred music app when a bluetooth connection is made. Right now (7/16/14) the free Amazon Prime music won't be heard until you first play a 'normal' MP3 in the Amazon Music app, then change to the Prime music, start it, and press 'play' on the headunit. At that point... » Read More While it works well for some, you may have an issue if you are not using the 'default' MP3 player on some versions of Android. For example, you may have Amazon Music and your nav program running, but not hear anything until you make a phone call. This can be mostly solved by using Android Connect and Play app to start your preferred music app when a bluetooth connection is made. Right now (7/16/14) the free Amazon Prime music won't be heard until you first play a 'normal' MP3 in the Amazon Music app, then change to the Prime music, start it, and press 'play' on the headunit. At that point you will hear everything, but the Alpine controls won't work anymore. « Show Less
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It doesn't work well with the galaxy s3. I was told you have to Root the phone to get it to accept the usb external storage.
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no! it doesn't fully work on my s2 or s3, it doesn't work with any music player I found as of yet.
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It has worked perfectly with my galaxy note II. As well as a galaxy S3. I can't imagine that it would not work on the S4
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well i have iphone, for iphone it works really great. Dont have idea about s4
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Hi,You know, I just tried on my galaxy s3 and it DOESN'T work at all. This is a cheap piece of plastic.I suggest you go buy one at best buy at the Samsung hub, that way they can help you with any doubt. And best of all, you can return it if it doesn't work.
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Hello. Thank you for your interest in this item. It was tested with iPhone and Android phones and was working with both platforms.
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I'm having the same problem and I haven't found a solution yet. I have a S4 running 4.3.
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Hi Barry - I have tried it with my android phone and works really well. In fact, I was working out and got a phone call. The person on the receiving side said it was really clear.
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Yes it works perfectly with the S4 smartphone, looks super cool too. See my full photo-loaded review on my site gadgetgirlreviews.com here http://bit.ly/1mTgovz
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Hi, You know, I just tried on my galaxy s3 and it DOESN'T work at all. This is a cheap piece of plastic. I suggest you go buy one at best buy at the Samsung hub, that way they can help you with any doubt. And best of all, you can return it if it doesn't work.
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i have iphone4s and it worked awesome there. I have tried on my friends HTC1.x and it worked there as well.. Never tried on galaxy S3..
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I bought it work with a Galaxy S5 and I can't get it to work with my Galaxy S5, either. Still waiting for a response from Veho. Failing to get that, I'll return it.
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I have yet to be able to use the S3 as a hotspot via Boost. Seems like it doesn't work, though Boost has tried to tell me there are apps you can use instead. I haven't been able to use those either.
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This will work on an android device if you have the adapter cable from the usb port to a female USB. You can also find the cable here on amazon for a couple dollars. You simply plug the dongle in to it. Note that I don't believe it will work on operating systems prior to 4.2.3, but that is just my experience with external usb devices on android (I use my ps3 controller with my s4 via cable, it doesn't work with 4.2.2 on the same phone).
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Some people have managed to get it to work... others have not. To be honest, do not buy it. Mine crapped the bed after a month and half. It never worked for me. I just got the Galaxy s4 and not a moments regret. I think it is worth paying double to get it. The V3 was a $200 waste.... or whatever I paid for it.
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This device didn't work with my galaxy s3, I recently got a galaxy s5, and again doesn't work, the only reason I purchased this device was for the mirror link function, and it has never worked since I've owned it, ive kept it for a little bit now hoping they would make the galaxys work, but unfortunately this hasn't happened and im leaning toward purchasing another device, I would not recommend buying this device, because it has done nothing but disappoint.