<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Future Enhancement Suggestion:  Ring&#x2F;Alarm sounds always to external speaker [even if earbuds plugged in]]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hello fellow UTers!</p>
<p dir="auto">Overall, I've had an amazing and fantastic experience using Ubuntu Touch and I plan on staying on the platform for the long term.  Thank you for everything you do to contribute to Ubuntu Touch and making it what it is.</p>
<p dir="auto">I wanted to share one minor improvement suggestion for future consideration.  This is for the Ring and Alarm sounds to be always sent to external speaker.  I noticed when I have my 3.5mm earbuds plugged in I missed a call or an alarm because the sound was going to the earbuds (but I didn't have them in my ear ... and as a result, missed the call or alarm because I didn't hear it).  It would be nice for the Ring and Alarm sounds to always go to external speaker regardless if earbuds are plugged in or not.</p>
<p dir="auto">Not sure if there is already a way to do this (and I just missed it) or if this is a difficult change or not.</p>
<p dir="auto">In the meantime, as a workaround, I make sure to physically unplug my earbuds if I'm not actively using the phone.  This way, I don't miss the ring or alarm.  Then, just plug in my earbuds as needed.</p>
<p dir="auto">Thank you for all the hard work you do and for even considering a potential future consideration.</p>
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