Earphone Assistant

When the plug is connected, the set application starts automatically.
Depending on the setting, you can change automatically to the desired volume.
Depending on the setting, you can activate and switch the application from the volume button or notification area.


■ Caution
+ Application switching by the volume button will not work if an application (such as camera application) that assigns the volume button to another function is set as the startup application.
+ Even if the assist function is active, volume change, application startup, application switching will not work during function setting.
+ Applications can not be switched by the volume button until the volume is changed.
+ If application switching by the volume button does not work, please double click on it.
+ Since the automatic start of the application is restricted on Android 10 or later, it will be started by notification.

+ If you are setting the suppression of electricity and memory consumption (activating suppressing application), it may not work properly.
If you do not recognize the connection and the symptoms such as the icon of the notification area do not disappear even after the termination, please remove this application from the target of consumption suppression.


■ Usage and functions
- Setting usage conditions -
+ Launch the application and set usage conditions in the service setting item.
When you start for the first time, the plug-in volume specification check will be executed.
The start application is optional.
If you are using Android 5.0 or later, please turn on "Apps whdth usage access".
If you are using Android 6.0 or later, please turn on "Do Not Disturb access".

+ Add widgets to the home screen as necessary.


- Start the assist function -
+ When starting from an application
Launch the application and turn on or check the assistance service.

+ When starting from a widget
Click on the widget.
A confirmation dialog is displayed, so select Yes.
(Dialogs can also be hidden)

+ When starting from a shortcut (available on Android 7.1.1 or later)
Press and hold the app icon.
Click Start Service from the displayed shortcut menu.

The assist function enters the execution state and waits for plug connection.
When the connection of the plug is confirmed, the set application is started up.
Depending on the setting, the volume for the smart device is changed.


- End assist function -
+ When exiting from the application
Launch the application, turn OFF the assist service or uncheck it.

+ When exiting from the widget
Click on the widget.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed, so select Yes.
(Dialogs can also be hidden)

+ When exiting from the shortcut (available on Android 7.1.1 or later)
Press and hold the app icon.
Click Stop Service from the displayed shortcut menu.

The assist function is stopped and the smart device volume returns to the volume before using the application.

- What is the assist function -
+ Start applications (up to 3) to be used at the same time. (option)
+ When connection of the plug is confirmed, change the volume of the smart device. (option)
+ With the volume button, switching of applications is possible. (option, until Android 9 or earlier)
+ Applications can be switched from the notification area. (option)
+ Changes the music volume to 0 when pluout. (option)
　* Depending on the model, sound leakage may occur when the volume is changed to 0.


■ Supported OS version
Ver 5.0 or later

Recent changes:
Support for Android13.
Other minor fixes.