Modded TV Out Adapters Retain Headphone Use

[PolloLoco]

I apologize if this was already mentioned - or is otherwise common knowledge, but I found out today that the 3.5mm adapter I'd broken pin 4 on, I could still use for music. Have others noticed this?

At first, I connected it and checked off one of the TV Out options on the screen prior to listening to music. As soon as I made my selection I got that low interference that most people with diy cables get. BUT, I found out that if I just skip that screen by pressing the arrow button on my phone (top right on the front pad) - I could then open up my music program and start playing music without any interference. The quality was just as good as if I'd never tampered with the adapter.

My adapter never had headset out functionality - so I don't know if someone could make calls out using this method. Would someone who modified one of the stock adapters that came with the touch pro mind testing this? It would just involve connecting a 2.5mm or 3.5mm hands-free to the modified adapter.

[PolloLoco]

Actually to update this thread, the modded adapters retain all their features. If you hack the adapter that came with your phone - you DO retain headset AND headphone use so long as you close out the video out program (without choosing NTSC or PAL).

I used tape to cover pin 4 of my adapter, and was able to watch videos on my TV. But also - when I closed out the "video out" program at the PAL/NTSC screen (top right button, then close it in running programs) - I could then successfully connect a wired headset. I used a 2.5mm headset and held a conversation with my roommate.

I think this is great news, so you don't have to add a switch or pay $40 to an ebay scammer who has. The adapter should retain all it's functionality. Hopefully if others can confirm - there's no reason NOT to modify your stock adapter.