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[Q] Galaxy Nexus Microphone Quiet/Muffled (Not the same as the cutting out problem!)

Hi all,
I'm using a Galaxy Nexus on Rogers in Canada.
I'm having trouble with the bottom microphone being very quiet and muffled.
Unfortunately I'm leaning towards this being a hardware issue because:
The volume is normal and clear when recording a video and when on speakerphone (which I understand uses the top microphone)
The volume is normal when using a headset
The volume is quiet and muffled when recording in "Voice Recorder" which uses the bottom microphone.
But I thought I'd check if anyone else has had this problem before and has any ideas for a solution other a full wipe (which i'll reluctantly try next) or returning the phone.
Thanks,
-Peter

i have similar problem. everything is fine on speakerphone or during video recording. but when it's a call or audio recording it's just pops, cracks, noise.

I have had this happen a few times on calls. If I reboot my phone it goes away. It hasn't happened in a month or so. I'm running AOKP build 29 at the moment.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I have been getting this problem on the last four builds of AOKP.
People always complain that they can hardly understand when I speak.

montrealguy said:
I have been getting this problem on the last four builds of AOKP.
People always complain that they can hardly understand when I speak.
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I've got exactly same problem... it's annoying, I have this phone for over 6 months and was hoping there will be a fix for it... it also seems to be only a case when talking on the phone.
when recording all seems fine... so it must be a software problem or smth... i'm looking for a solution for a long time, checked lot's of ROMS... starting to be unbearable for me and especially for ppl on the other side

kopytek said:
I've got exactly same problem... it's annoying, I have this phone for over 6 months and was hoping there will be a fix for it... it also seems to be only a case when talking on the phone.
when recording all seems fine... so it must be a software problem or smth... i'm looking for a solution for a long time, checked lot's of ROMS... starting to be unbearable for me and especially for ppl on the other side
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Just bumping this topic.
Did any of you manage to fix this. I have replaced the entire usb/microphone assembly on the phone from a new part, and i still get muffled voice calls through the main mic. Works fine on speakerphone or secondary mic.
I have tried many stock variations, and am attempting to revert to my stock stock telstra yakjuxw build (trying to find a copy atm).

Bump the only thing I have to possibly is that it appears more frequently with HTC DNA and landlines when I call feature phones I'm OK.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

peteremcc said:
Hi all,
I'm using a Galaxy Nexus on Rogers in Canada.
I'm having trouble with the bottom microphone being very quiet and muffled.
Unfortunately I'm leaning towards this being a hardware issue because:
The volume is normal and clear when recording a video and when on speakerphone (which I understand uses the top microphone)
The volume is normal when using a headset
The volume is quiet and muffled when recording in "Voice Recorder" which uses the bottom microphone.
But I thought I'd check if anyone else has had this problem before and has any ideas for a solution other a full wipe (which i'll reluctantly try next) or returning the phone.
Thanks,
-Peter
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I have same problem, and I can not fix it. It was in stock Android 4.2.2. I try different ROM on Android 4.2.2, and 4.1.2 but no result.

Hey everyone,
I also have problem with my mic, thought i would bump this post. maybe someone has found something new.

Khrushchev said:
Hey everyone,
I also have problem with my mic, thought i would bump this post. maybe someone has found something new.
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I fix my problem. The hole for the microphone is very small, and In my case, it was totally "dirty". So I just cleaned it, and all works

denys281 said:
I fix my problem. The hole for the microphone is very small, and In my case, it was totally "dirty". So I just cleaned it, and all works
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How did you clean it? i tried but it hasn't helped

Khrushchev said:
How did you clean it? i tried but it hasn't helped
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I use toothpick, maybe this way is not very smart but... Using toothpicks I just cleaned microphone hole. In my case microphone hole was fully packed. I also find thread on reddit about this problem, one of answer is:
I believe I may have a fix for future users who search through this forum. I read that cleaning out your headphone port can resolve this issue. If there is lint or anything in there, then it tricks the phone into thinking that the aux is plugged in and your voice won't be picked up the the mic, but the non-existent headphones. Turning on speakerphone re-routes the mic from the aux to the handset mic.
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[Q] how to stop speaker notifications when headset in?

Anyone figure this out yet? My one main annoyance with the phone is this....

In CM10 there is an option for silent when connected to a2dp and headphones. guessing aokp is the same.
Sent from my i747 running CM10

Phoneguy589 said:
In CM10 there is an option for silent when connected to a2dp and headphones. guessing aokp is the same.
Sent from my i747 running CM10
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Was hoping for more of something along the lines of still hearing notifications in headphones but not on speaker
Sent from my SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

Narcistic said:
Was hoping for more of something along the lines of still hearing notifications in headphones but not on speaker
Sent from my SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
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That's what it does. It silences the handset speaker (if chosen) while connected to headset or a2dp. It just gives you the choice to silence the handset or choose vibrate.

Phoneguy589 said:
That's what it does. It silences the handset speaker (if chosen) while connected to headset or a2dp. It just gives you the choice to silence the handset or choose vibrate.
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oh wow perfect.. Maybe I should have played with the feature myself abit more lol. Thanks for confirmation on that.

Narcistic said:
oh wow perfect.. Maybe I should have played with the feature myself abit more lol. Thanks for confirmation on that.
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I am also plagued by this problem but I cannot find any such option. Using CM10 A7.
Also if anybody knows a way to make the lowest volume quieter, everybody can hear my calls even on the lowest volume!

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sorry to resurrect a dead thread, but I'm running CM10 stable on a Verizon GSIII, and cannot for the life of me find the option to stop speaker notifications when headset is plugged in. Is it not available on the Verizon version?

Firealoha said:
:bump:
sorry to resurrect a dead thread, but I'm running CM10 stable on a Verizon GSIII, and cannot for the life of me find the option to stop speaker notifications when headset is plugged in. Is it not available on the Verizon version?
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bump, running CM10.1 and can't find this option either on Verizon GSIII

[Q] loses sound during calls / voice replaced by robotic beeps :eek:

Hi there,
I just received my Note 2 and on several occasions while I'm on a regular call (not wifi calling) I will lose the sound and just hear some sort of robotic beeps, as if someone was just hitting the microphone. The person on the other end can hear me fine. Activating / deactivating the speaker seems to bring the sound back although it might be a coincidence. Does this sound like a defective device to you guys?

You are probably using the Jedi rom. You can change the ringtone in settings.
Sidenote: You posted in the wrong section.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2

Arrio said:
You are probably using the Jedi rom. You can change the ringtone in settings.
Sidenote: You posted in the wrong section.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks for the answer. It actually mutes the caller and does some r2d2 noises instead in the middle of the call, but on a serious note, the phone is still 100% stock.
I'm unsure where to post, I am not allowed to post in dev.

I think it is tmobile's network getting stupid every so often.
I had the same thing on my Galaxy S III and S II
My company has a Bunch of Samsung Galaxy phones and we were all takling about this the other day.
Doesn't seem to be device specific.

jangst123 said:
I think it is tmobile's network getting stupid every so often.
I had the same thing on my Galaxy S III and S II
My company has a Bunch of Samsung Galaxy phones and we were all takling about this the other day.
Doesn't seem to be device specific.
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Thanks, it gives me hope about the device!

[Q]Disable phone auto-speaker?

Hello...I was wondering if there is a way to disable the feature where the phone changes to speaker phone when not next to your ear...thanks
[JTC ONE m8]

It doesn't do that on mine. I have to touch the speaker icon to change to both loud speakers. I think you are just getting confused with how loud it actually is when using the normal ear phone speaker.

ashyx said:
It doesn't do that on mine. I have to touch the speaker icon to change to both loud speakers. I think you are just getting confused with how loud it actually is when using the normal ear phone speaker.
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Sorry, no...It's definitely the speaker.. Thanks though
[JTC ONE m8]

Try to disable chrome for a while and check if you still have a problem.

zbremi said:
Try to disable chrome for a while and check if you still have a problem.
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Doing some research I read about this but want sure, I will try thanks
[JTC ONE m8]

zbremi said:
Try to disable chrome for a while and check if you still have a problem.
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Still the same, my boss has this phone and he said his doesn't do this...weird
[JTC ONE m8]

Holy crap... I'm sorry
Just checked automateit and forgot I had downloaded the rules to make this feature work... They were turned on but under the inactive tab so I didn't check it. I feel like an idiot, mods feel free to delete this thread.
[JTC ONE m8]

How did you stop auto speaker on ? I have the same issue, when i get a call speaker turns on automatically.. how can disable speakers? I did not understand how you did it.. could you please explain me better?

Raziel88 said:
How did you stop auto speaker on ? I have the same issue, when i get a call speaker turns on automatically.. how can disable speakers? I did not understand how you did it.. could you please explain me better?
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This shouldn't happen on the stock setup. The OP of this thread had created rules in the app AutomateIt to turn on the speaker automatically.
Are you running an app, custom ROM, or other mod that might be causing this?

sound from Moto 360

curious to see if anyone has heard any sound coming from their Moto 360? I ask b/c I have not heard anything aside from the vibration when receiving a text/e-mail, and I see a "mute" option when pulling down.
thanks!

jco23 said:
curious to see if anyone has heard any sound coming from their Moto 360? I ask b/c I have not heard anything aside from the vibration when receiving a text/e-mail, and I see a "mute" option when pulling down.
thanks!
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Good question, maybe the mute is for when you have bluetooth headset or to mute notifications?

jco23 said:
curious to see if anyone has heard any sound coming from their Moto 360? I ask b/c I have not heard anything aside from the vibration when receiving a text/e-mail, and I see a "mute" option when pulling down.
thanks!
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It has no speaker, so it makes no sound. The mute option keeps notifications from showing on your watch screen.

jco23 said:
curious to see if anyone has heard any sound coming from their Moto 360? I ask b/c I have not heard anything aside from the vibration when receiving a text/e-mail, and I see a "mute" option when pulling down.
thanks!
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As above. It has no speaker. Muting hides the cards you see on your watch so you always see the clock face unless you tap or swipe up.

thanks for the responses all - I guess if I wanted to mute the cards, then I can do so via the app on my phone. just thought that if you show a picture of a bell, that usually means a sound of some sort.
i guess it's interesting that the watch has a mic, but no speaker.

jco23 said:
thanks for the responses all - I guess if I wanted to mute the cards, then I can do so via the app on my phone. just thought that if you show a picture of a bell, that usually means a sound of some sort.
i guess it's interesting that the watch has a mic, but no speaker.
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Well it vibrates, so you dont need a speaker, and since it's tied to your phone your phone could always make the sound. You wouldnt want them both beeping would you?

Well, I don't keep my phone on me at all times. I often times leave outside my bedroom.

RunNgun42 said:
Well it vibrates, so you dont need a speaker, and since it's tied to your phone your phone could always make the sound. You wouldnt want them both beeping would you?
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i do. especially when using timer/alarms. would be nice if they included a basic timex-style beep/bloop for stuff.

640k said:
i do. especially when using timer/alarms. would be nice if they included a basic timex-style beep/bloop for stuff.
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right - plus it's not unprecedented to have watches emit sound.