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In call mic issues?

Anyone getting issues where when in a call the other party has issues hearing you clearly like your covering up the mic or something? Seems many can't hear me well, even with good signal etc. I thought I had a buggy mic but I tried a voice recording app and it captured my voice very good, even from a distance away. Could it be an issue maybe with a custom rom with recording option enabled? really hoping my note 2 ain't defected since here in Canada Samsung provides no warranty for the N7100 :banghead:
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Sh1t I thought my friend was the only unlucky one to get defective device now its global DAME !!!!... he had the same problem with his note 2 had it replaced.. its worth a mention he tried almost everything like 3 or 4 times factory reset, flashed almost all N7100 firmware via odin amd 3rd party dailer didn't work.. SORRY mate
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Seems not to happen every time though that's the weird part. I your friend got his exchanged? I assume he's in euro then
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How Strange .... well I guess the good news is your mic works and your software is messed up you can always flash a custom rom ... well nope we both live in India we don't have contracts like in the U.S.. we only get the internationals paying the full price they'll have it replaced in a sec ... OH yeah forget to mention this he tried using his headset.. he can hear the call connect but when someone picks up it doesn't work... it has something too do with Phone utility I guess..
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Phone ear speaker crackle when on a phone call

I just got my N2 friday and I notice when Im on a call now that the ear piece sounds like it crackles a little bit. Is anyone else have this issue?
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Kingdombuilder said:
I just got my N2 friday and I notice when Im on a call now that the ear piece sounds like it crackles a little bit. Is anyone else have this issue?
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I had this happen when i made my first call. But the service where I was was not the best. As of yet, I have not had another issue with it.

PSullivan said:
I had this happen when i made my first call. But the service where I was was not the best. As of yet, I have not had another issue with it.
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You got 14 days. Take it back and get a fresh one.

I think its related to the service not the device.
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I get the crackle or pop every time the speaker on the back turns off and on. Like during touch sounds. Ill take it back and get another one before my exchange days are over so I get the freshest shipment of devices
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I get crackles when I'm on a call using my bluetooth headset. This is bad.

I had this happen to me last night while I was on a call. I turned it into speakerphone and it stopped even when I flipped back to the headset it was gone. I am definitely going to be taking it back for a new one if this happens again.
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Increase bluetooth volume and quality

Is there anyway to get louder bluetooth volume on a phone call and better quality.. I had the sammy victory 4g and volume was crazy loud and quality of sound was amazing for a cheap low end phone
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Anybody have a clue
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havent really noticed any issues on my lg tones, jambox or my bt head unit....what are you connecting to?
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I am using a blue parrot headset.

I'm using a Plantronics Voyager Legend and the volume does seem a little low even at maximum. It can be a bit staticy sometimes as well. Neither issue is so bad as to be annoying though. I had thought that the issue was with the Plantronics, but I suppose it's just as likely that the problem is with the Note. I haven't searched for a solution yet.
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I have tried my headset with my wifes gs3 and my old phone photon and it is crazy louder with those phones, then I connect if back to my note2 and the voice prompt and commands are loud but when on a phone call isnt nearly as loud....

sliverr7x said:
I have tried my headset with my wifes gs3 and my old phone photon and it is crazy louder with those phones, then I connect if back to my note2 and the voice prompt and commands are loud but when on a phone call isnt nearly as loud....
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Silly question...but did you turn it up? I think there is a setting that adjusts in call volume to a lower level by default
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I've seen the same thing. Its a software thing because on Jellybomb 5.1 the volume us definitely louder but still not loud enough. My same BT headset was much louder on my Evo and is much louder on my WP7.
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Ya I just wish I was smart enough to figure it out I have tried multiple Bluetooth headsets and all them get quiet when you start taking but use thm on other phones and are louder
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Any super smart developer that can figure this out there has to tweaks somewhere to increase the max volume
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I would Definitely say its a problem with the note. The volume is way low on a call. I use a Moto hx550 and my GS3 worked great with it.
I have been following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931970
and tried the tweaks by editing manually, but it didnt help bluetooth volume. So I'm either not tweking the right volume values or there will have to be another solution found. Its frustrating, but hopefully something will come out of one of these threads...

I have an issue with my Note 2 Bluetooth quality as well. Using Motorola Elite Silver. Seems to be perfectly fine with playing music and as soon as I initiate a call the quality degrades their voice breaks up as well as mine. Works fine with other devices, currently have tried on a couple different ones in the Sprint store I work at.

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SCA123 said:
Has anyone found a solution to this issue?
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Can you give me a link where it was moved to?

I know I would love to give a donation for this to be fixed it really sucks that the quality sucks on this phone
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sliverr7x said:
I know I would love to give a donation for this to be fixed it really sucks that the quality sucks on this phone
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What rom/kernel are you running? If its a tw rom with a compatible kernel you could try STweaks.
It has an option to increase standard volume limits.
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cbucz24 said:
What rom/kernel are you running? If its a tw rom with a compatible kernel you could try STweaks.
It has an option to increase standard volume limits.
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thanks i have tried different kinds of kernels and played with it in stweaks with no luck it really sucks

sliverr7x said:
thanks i have tried different kinds of kernels and played with it in stweaks with no luck it really sucks
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Hmmm, its got to be rom related then. If your headset works fine on a different phone, then thats all thats left. There is one last option for you
I use a jawbone icon I got fron ebay.
What really made the difference for me...jabra ear gels. They look crazy! But they hold inside the ear without a hook. An it tunnels the sound dramatically. $6 for a full set left and right.
Honestly bud, this made night and day difference! Sadly their not available in any store anymore. But online everywhere!
If sound is this much an issue for you. I would say the $6 is worth a try.
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There should really be a VLC-like setting on all ROMs that allows you to go above 100% on bluetooth volume if you choose to.

Should I return it?

Just got my note 2 & noticed a small discoloration in the volume button as shown in the picture.
Everything is working perfectly
Is it worth the return?
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Imo I wouldnt. Something like that wouldnt bother me at all. But thats just me
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suspect32 said:
Imo I wouldnt. Something like that wouldnt bother me at all. But thats just me
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+1

If it doesn't really require lots of hassle, i would ask for a swap.

If I bought it at a store, I would return it.

It will definitely go back first thing in the morning as I just found that the theft side of the screen is waaaay to unresponsive to the spen.
Thank you guys.

Dr.Mcq said:
It will definitely go back first thing in the morning as I just found that the theft side of the screen is waaaay to unresponsive to the spen.
Thank you guys.
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Guess what. ..theyre all not ve r y sensitive on the side of the screen with spen. Mines like they and multiple people have Reported this.
Search for spen sensitivity and you'll see what I mean
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ssCISengineer said:
Guess what. ..theyre all not ve r y sensitive on the side of the screen with spen. Mines like they and multiple people have Reported this.
Search for spen sensitivity and you'll see what I mean
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I know what you mean. My issue is different... attached is a picture showing the problem. I've tried 4 spens & 3 out of 4 showed the same problem

Oh now I understand..... Yes that's unacceptable
Return immediately
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I would return it ...
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I would return it ...
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already on its way back

Holy crapola that sucks! I was gonna say (before I read all the way down) that I'm so anal with my stuff that I'd return it in a heartbeat. Now that I see the sensitivity issue I'd obviously return it like you did. Hopefully that doesn't ruin your opinion of the Note 2 though, because it's a truly awesome phone! I've had mine for a few weeks now and I don't know what I'd do without it anymore!
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Well, I'm a huge fan of the note concept & I know that Samsung's quality control is very very good but sometimes you get a lemon & you have to deal with it.

I guess I'm just fortunate I never have these issues....how did you purchase in store. ...yet its later outside the store you notice something you SHOULD have noticed at time of purchase.............doesn't everyone inspect their device prior to paying and leaving. As far as the s-pen issues people should adjust their settings mines works just fine you have to tweak the sensitivity to your own UNIQUE handwriting style
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bipoler said:
yet its later outside the store you notice something you SHOULD have noticed at time of purchase.............doesn't everyone inspect their device prior to paying and leaving.
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bipoler: Sometimes new gadget owners fall victim to the so-called Gollum syndrome: their eyes enlarge, their skintone dulls and greys out, and their cognitive functions are diminished. It can last from a few minutes to a few days, and only the worse failures can stop the symptoms quickly, more subtle defects take longer.

bipoler said:
I guess I'm just fortunate I never have these issues....how did you purchase in store. ...yet its later outside the store you notice something you SHOULD have noticed at time of purchase.............doesn't everyone inspect their device prior to paying and leaving. As far as the s-pen issues people should adjust their settings mines works just fine
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Well I got my unit online from timo's website. Once I got the device 18 hours later it was on its way back. The spen issue is not just a less sensitive area... its a deadzone which the device just does not register anything.
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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 2¢
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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?