How to mute the microphone on your android phone with earbud remote control?

[Android Central Question]

Hi, I recent got a Samsung S8+ and want to know how to use earbud remote control to mute my phone during Webex conference meeting or normal calls. In my old iPhone, the middle button of the remote control can mute/unmute the microphone. That is very helpful when I call or attend webex meeting during driving. Thanks!

 

[Zulfigar]

If it's the same headset from your iPhone, it might not work. With the headphone jack, there's three black rings; left (tip), right (first ring), microphone, and return. However, iPhones and Android phones differ on where they place the microphone and return, meaning if you're using your iPhone headset, then your mic isn't going to work on your Galaxy S8+.

 

[li77wei]

Thanks Zulfigar! I used the AKG earbud coming with the S8+. The middle button didn't mute or unmute the microphone.

 

[Morgan Rajan]

Hold button on your headset for > 2 seconds to mute/unmute the call.

 

[anon(10614692)]

After 3 years, they have probably changed their phone