SkullCandy 'The Fix' and others with Nexus 4

Hi DiNZi,

The Nexus 4 uses the CTIA jack setup, this is the more modern setup and it is the same that Apple and other current mobile phones use. The other setup is called OMTP and this one is on older mobile phones - these are the only two setups out there.

The Skullcandy come with Apple controls, these earphones will work with your Nexus but only the Mic and middle (select) button. The volume controls won't work as they are only for Apple phones.

The same should be the case with the Apple ear buds and the HTC buds. I can't find much information on the Samsung earbuds but there is a cable we sell that will switch the setup of the jack to make other earphones work:

FiiO LU2 Smart Adapter Cable

The main thing to remember is that if an earphone comes with an in-line Apple control then only Apple phones will get full use of those controls. Phones with CTIA will be able to use the mic and select button, OMTP phones can't use any of the functions - they will only get sound. Universal in-line controls (mic and 1 button) will be made for either CTIA or OMTP, and if they don't work with your phone then the FiiO cable will resolve this.

I hope this helps. It's quite a confusing subject so if you have any further questions then just let me know.