[Q](hardware) speaker/audio issues - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

I have had issues with my speaker after multiple attempts to repair. Its not the first time I've seen it, I've seen a few phones with this issue. No repair is possible. I've used 3 different known good speakers and no luck. I checked the connector and it looks good....I cleaned it after the fact anyways to see if it would make a difference and it didn't. So my question is has anyone run into it and fixed it with out getting an exchange and where can I locate a diagram of the main board so I can fix this problem.
Also spare me the just get an exchange BS. Please any help would be appreciated.
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Well I found the solution which is I switched the screen and its fine now.
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How was the screen affecting the speaker if you don't mind me asking? I'm curious to know as I've had issues with mine also.
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S2 random menu popup??

No matter what I do what ROM my menu pops up
Is this a fixable or known issue
I've owned 3 s2 epic touches none did this
Any fixes
Currently on 4.1.1 paranoid android
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It is a hardware issue. Get it replaced. Nothing can be done about it. Low signal triggers that. And read before posting.. there is a thread just below yours about it.
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Fixed had sprint mod out a LCD Cleaning / replacement they also mentioned 9/10 u can clean the debris under that area fixes it !
for future reference
no problems since
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What debris could possibly be inside a brand new phone? Many have had this issue fresh out of the box
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What debris could possibly be inside a brand new phone? Many have had this issue fresh out of the box
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Who knows? It fixed the issue.:thumbup:
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Oh thank you!! I thought I was the only one. LoL!! So try doing some cleaning? I guess I can get a replacement. No matter what ROM I use, my battery dies in lyk 1 hour of straight usage. Lyk Battery Monitor Widget tells me I'm using 2000mA. =.S
Anyways, that's off topic. So glad I stumbled upon this. LoL!!
Ive had my phone apart twice now cleaning/wiping. This fixes things temporarily but both times has come back with a short time

[Q] Camera not working.

I bought this phone a few months ago and knew ahead of time the camera had previous issues. Thing is, it appears to be both hardware AND software related. The front camera works for face unlock in certain roms. The camera app on any rom results in it opening but when pressing anything in the camera I get a freeze and a force close. Same goes for any app that tries to use the led flash. Has anyone had something similar to this issue? Im curious what the cause is, also, has anyone tried physically swapping the part out and can give any tips?
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I bought this phone a few months ago and knew ahead of time the camera had previous issues. Thing is, it appears to be both hardware AND software related. The front camera works for face unlock in certain roms. The camera app on any rom results in it opening but when pressing anything in the camera I get a freeze and a force close. Same goes for any app that tries to use the led flash. Has anyone had something similar to this issue? Im curious what the cause is, also, has anyone tried physically swapping the part out and can give any tips?
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Seems to be a hardware issue. Have you tried checking the connection on the motherboard? I have never had issues with software unless I forgot to check hardware connections.
graydiggy said:
Seems to be a hardware issue. Have you tried checking the connection on the motherboard? I have never had issues with software unless I forgot to check hardware connections.
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Yeah I just ordered a tool kit with the screws required. Gonna take a look at it and hopefully If it works I can turn quite a profit. I bought this phone for 40 dollars.
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Took the phone apart and checked the camera. I replugged it back in and it still did not work. Order a new camera for 10 dollars on ebay and will try again.
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If that doesn't work, you should do a one click restore to stock. That could possibly fix it.
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If that doesn't work, you should do a one click restore to stock. That could possibly fix it.
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Already one clicked a few times and nothing changed.
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Update : Ordered a new camera, came about 10 minutes ago in the mail. I replaced it and everything is working fine. For future reference. I'd the back camera does not work, neither will the flash. My flash did not work until I replaced the faulty camera.
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komputerfreek said:
Update : Ordered a new camera, came about 10 minutes ago in the mail. I replaced it and everything is working fine. For future reference. I'd the back camera does not work, neither will the flash. My flash did not work until I replaced the faulty camera.
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Awesome! :thumbup:
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Phone not charging with Samsung chargers

So a few days ago my 2 month old s3 stopped charging, but only with Samsung chargers. I have tried 3 different ones so far. It seems to charge just fine with any other charger, htc, Motorola, ect. I used an air gun and cleaned out the charging port, but to no avail. I am stock except rooted. Haven't really installed anything recently. My question, do I bother sending it in for repair, or should I live with it? I don't want to have to unroot and backup everything to send it in if its only going to do it again in a few months. Anyone else have this problem?
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So a few days ago my 2 month old s3 stopped charging, but only with Samsung chargers. I have tried 3 different ones so far. It seems to charge just fine with any other charger, htc, Motorola, ect. I used an air gun and cleaned out the charging port, but to no avail. I am stock except rooted. Haven't really installed anything recently. My question, do I bother sending it in for repair, or should I live with it? I don't want to have to unroot and backup everything to send it in if its only going to do it again in a few months. Anyone else have this problem?
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Did you try a different Samsung charger with the same cord? Or even a different Samsung charger with a different cord?
I have tried 3 different chargers and cords. 2 at home, and one at work. The whole issue is extremely odd to me.
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speeddevil said:
I have tried 3 different chargers and cords. 2 at home, and one at work. The whole issue is extremely odd to me.
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Might be the USB port.... in which case you should ask for a replacement phone.
Don't bother with all the drama. It's an easy fix. Go on ebay, find an s3 charging port and replace it yourself. You just remove the battery, unscrew the back panel, and then port just snaps on and off. Take it off and snap the new one in place.
And I'd make a nandroid and then flash a custom rom.. See if it's software related.. If not, that means it's hardware.. But if you really want, talk to sprint, they have to give you a new one if manufacturer defect like that.
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Sounds pretty easy to fix. Not sure if I want to void the warranty yet though.
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You wouldn't be voiding the warranty I don't think. Not to mention there's no way for them to know. Where the port is located, doesn't have any warranty seals or anything. I don't think any of the phone does besides maybe along the antenna. Check out some YouTube videos and you'll see how simple it is. No saudering drama. Just simple clip on and off kinda like a button
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That is awesome and extremely informative. That's what I'm going to do. Thanks.
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I have a similar problem: I have the same model phone, and I found that I can only charge using a data cord, not a generic charging cord. I can't imagine the reason, but I have found that unless a charger utilizes a true data cord, charging won't happen.

Mic problem

So my note 2 mic is not working . Only speakerphone and bluetooth work. My question is is the mic easy to replace? Is it part of the motherboard or seperate? If its seperate anyone have a broken note 2 willing to sell? Is it weird that speakerphone works and not regular method of talking on a phone? Any help would be great. And by the way no voice apps work either ie google svoice etc. Thanks
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Try going back to complete stock rom. If you are on custom rom.
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J2DAe said:
So my note 2 mic is not working . Only speakerphone and bluetooth work. My question is is the mic easy to replace? Is it part of the motherboard or seperate? If its seperate anyone have a broken note 2 willing to sell? Is it weird that speakerphone works and not regular method of talking on a phone? Any help would be great. And by the way no voice apps work either ie google svoice etc. Thanks
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What's funny is that if the speaker phone is working. Then in theory the Mic should b good. Because it uses the same one! I agree with the above poster, if your running a custom Rom I would go back to stock to see if that fixes your problem. Another thing I would look at is if the Mic, is clogged up with lint/dust. It happen to my brother's daughter phone. Called me saying her phone don't work, can't here her talking!! Cuz I'm the tech guy of the family, told her to try and clean out her Mic. After that she called her dad now he can here her fine.
Just my 2ยข
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Thanks for your help. I am on stock rom. Already faxtory reset. And tried to clean the mic hole. I'm out of ideas and don't want to take this phone apart. I use the bluetooth but it's driving me crazy.
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J2DAe said:
Thanks for your help. I am on stock rom. Already faxtory reset. And tried to clean the mic hole. I'm out of ideas and don't want to take this phone apart. I use the bluetooth but it's driving me crazy.
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Call Samsung or at&t to get a new phone
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Called Samsung they said it's easy to replace and it's only 25 bucks free shipping. Problem solved hopefully. Thanks for all the help. Im goong to attempt to do this muself
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Isn't your phone still under manufacturer warranty? Why would you pay or do this yourself?
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J2DAe said:
Called Samsung they said it's easy to replace and it's only 25 bucks free shipping. Problem solved hopefully. Thanks for all the help. Im goong to attempt to do this muself
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Why would you pay for a Samsung defect
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I forgot to mention I bought this phone used and have no paperwork . So I cant do warranty I dont think.
I bought it from cl and it worked fine for a few days . Before you say I got ripped off I only paid 100 cash + a galaxy s1. So even with the 25 $ mic still came out clean . Phoneis mint except non working mic .
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I work for a cell phone retailer as a repair technician and warranty repair is free lol. I can see any manufacturer charging for shipping though, unless you complain enough. The warranty follows the device not the phone number
Well after over a month I finally got my note 2 back. .. They sent it back to me broken so I sent it back and finally got it yesterday. They replaced the pba which is the mother board ... It works great and glad to be back
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Sorry to revive this thread, but I'm having the same issue. Completely stock, mic works with speakerphone and obviously bluetooth, but not on normal calls.
Thoughts?

Volume Rocker

Has any one else have this problem..
My volume down button gets stuck into the frame, (must press the button down then up forward into the screen) its really not that big a deal ,Though am just curious of your opinion.
Tomorrow thinking of exchange since am in the 14-day return period.
This might proceed to get worse or what do you think?
I understand dirt can build up and this may cause an issue.
well.. thanks. anyone else with this similar experience?
Hey guys quick question. I bought my HTC One from a "premium retailer" at BJS was wandering if anyone knows if i call verizon customer support if they would send me a new one? Currently its too late to call them,
aswell.. an official verizon store said (when i went earlier) they cannot exchange for it is a different retailer.
experiences?
digitalbot said:
Hey guys quick question. I bought my HTC One from a "premium retailer" at BJS was wandering if anyone knows if i call verizon customer support if they would send me a new one? Currently its too late to call them,
aswell.. an official verizon store said (when i went earlier) they cannot exchange for it is a different retailer.
experiences?
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as long as you pay for the insurance/ warranty package it won't matter.
I have the warranty 'will give them a call early this morning.
Thank you
So i called verizon this morning amd they weren't' able to send me a replacement, I ended up going to the store and they replaced it with no pleasure at all saying nothing was wrong with it
Anyways i got my new set and before i set it up i checked it carefully and what i saw was uptop there was a much longer gap which ive seen on these fourms and thats pretty normal, was more concerned on the volume button.
Anyhow since i got the replacement it seems more slow and jittery (owell) and now ive noticed .. if you would check the pic.. anyone else have this? its hidden light bleed can only see on a deep slant
doubt my last device had this issue but curious how common this hidden error is.
EDIT:: feel like i got the prototype
this screen issue was bothering me and now they are sending me another
cool
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I have had the issue with the light bleed in all 4 Ones I've had. I also had it on my DNA.
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Same light bleed on mine
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hopefully this next one will be to my liking, if its worse then the new or (refurbished) as they said it might be, ill stick with the one i am using now, thats possible right?
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I work at a premium and if you have an issue with your phone we swap it out and we get our money back from where we get our phones. we get our phones from hundreds of different online retailers including Verizon direct. the faster we get rid of our phones the better and there is a period where we can return it and get a refund. depending on the vendor there is different time periods we even mark them from the date we get them and that's what we sell first. This phone has not been out that long and that retailer blows for giving you an issue 4g would never do that. Returning is all together is another issue restocking fees apply even at Verizon direct.
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they had none in stock so they are sending me one through mail, idk if its straight from official verizion or what but they say it may be used or new (depending on stock)
i went to some other premium retailer in another town ,(hoboken) had such great service
seems the more legit looking the place is ,the better.
nice people thanks guys!!!
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I've seen some sort of light bleed on all htc LCD screens. Good luck finding one that doesn't.
first one didnt have that, well will find out tomorrow
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digitalbot said:
first one didnt have that, well will find out tomorrow
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you actually check all your phones for light bleed? You will never be happy with your electronics then.
why you gettin at me? im very happy with electronics and this device im on specifically. if the new one turns out to be less attractive im sending it back and will live with what i got. no problem here...
dont you think that pic is great too? for other people who pass by and can check their device? many wouldnt ever notice it.
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why you gettin at me? im very happy with electronics and this device im on specifically. if the new one turns out to be less attractive im sending it back and will live with what i got. no problem here...
dont you think that pic is great too? for other people who pass by and can check their device? many wouldnt ever notice it.
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I think his point is people who look for silly imperfections are pessimists and will only look at half empty scenarios. Nothing is perfect.
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I think his point is people who look for silly imperfections are pessimists and will only look at half empty scenarios. Nothing is perfect.
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exactly. Imagine if people could swap out their cars for any perceived flaws. These things are made in a factory run through an assembly line. Some variance is considered normal. There is no such thing as a perfect electronic device.
See the usb off centered thread...
first phone volume rocker wasn't working which is an understandble replacement..
and you bashing my thread , well you have your opinion and i type agree to an extent but for people thinking of buying the phone (in any scenario) would know what to expect.
this is what forums are about, complete knowledge and growing, its good to know the known flaws
ill post up tomorrow will see if this next phone has this hidden light bleed,
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digitalbot said:
first phone volume rocker wasn't working which is an understandble replacement..
and you bashing my thread , well you have your opinion and i type agree to an extent but for people thinking of buying the phone (in any scenario) would know what to expect.
this is what forums are about, complete knowledge and growing, its good to know the known flaws
ill post up tomorrow will see if this next phone has this hidden light bleed,
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have you thought about calling HTC for a repair?
noway
sending anything in for repair
well ive received the replacement and although everything seems fine like there is no bleed anywhere, but has more gap upto'
seems in good condition, only complain would be that the power button set
is actually flush with the board
pros on replacement : louder/fuller sound -no Ii ght bleed, scrren seems more vivid/pronounced.
cons on replacement - power button and its refurbished phone
pros on original device, reliable
cons on original device, light bleed, alliuminum on left side isnt sunck in
conclusion , not exchanging keeping what i have
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