[Q] Xperia S speaker distortion/cracking problem - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

Hello.
I'm not sure if it's a software or hardware problem, but one day sound got distorted, if I set a low volume, there's no sound at all, just some quiet noise, when I set it loud, I can recognize music that it's playing, but it's very distorted and cracky sound.
I managed to get a new loudspeaker and replaced it, but there is no change.
It hasn't been dropped in water, as i recall it hasn't fell that day, I thought that maybe I've put him on a wet table, so the speaker got damaged, but looks like the speaker is not the problem.
I was on OpenSEMC rom then, now I'm on Trinity Vengeace, the sound is the same.
Has anybody had similiar experience?

tomaach said:
Hello.
I'm not sure if it's a software or hardware problem, but one day sound got distorted, if I set a low volume, there's no sound at all, just some quiet noise, when I set it loud, I can recognize music that it's playing, but it's very distorted and cracky sound.
I managed to get a new loudspeaker and replaced it, but there is no change.
It hasn't been dropped in water, as i recall it hasn't fell that day, I thought that maybe I've put him on a wet table, so the speaker got damaged, but looks like the speaker is not the problem.
I was on OpenSEMC rom then, now I'm on Trinity Vengeace, the sound is the same.
Has anybody had similiar experience?
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Maybe you should try this ROM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320184 and by the way, your source of the problem is the kernel. Install this rom, and you will be alright.

Mr.AnakinSkywalker said:
Maybe you should try this ROM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320184 and by the way, your source of the problem is the kernel. Install this rom, and you will be alright.
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Unfortunately, it doesn't help... It's the same. Should I try ICS with stock kernel?

tomaach said:
Unfortunately, it doesn't help... It's the same. Should I try ICS with stock kernel?
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Yes.

Mr.AnakinSkywalker said:
Yes.
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Still nothing, I went back to stock ICS with 3.0.8. kernel, it's exactly the same.
Looks like the problem is in the hardware after all, I think there's nothing much I can do anymore...
Thanks anyway.

tomaach said:
Still nothing, I went back to stock ICS with 3.0.8. kernel, it's exactly the same.
Looks like the problem is in the hardware after all, I think there's nothing much I can do anymore...
Thanks anyway.
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Yes there is. Take the phone to a phone service and they will repair it.

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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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Galaxy Nexus speaker - no sound

I have a really strange problem - my phones speaker has stopped playing all notification sounds and ringtones, but the earpiece speaker is still functioning fine. I've tried almost everything but it doesn't seem to fix it. I've tried:
-Reflashing the image from Google official
-Flashing a non-official image
-Wiping and flashing the Google image
-Those applications that "force" sound out of the speaker in case a headset is in.
Has anyone here had any similar issues and any success resolving it?
owenw said:
I have a really strange problem - my phones speaker has stopped playing all notification sounds and ringtones, but the earpiece speaker is still functioning fine. I've tried almost everything but it doesn't seem to fix it. I've tried:
-Reflashing the image from Google official
-Flashing a non-official image
-Wiping and flashing the Google image
-Those applications that "force" sound out of the speaker in case a headset is in.
Has anyone here had any similar issues and any success resolving it?
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In a call, does loudspeaker work?
I had the opposite problem. My earpiece wouldn't work, but my loudspeaker would. Sent back to where i got it from, they deemed to faulty and sent out a replacement.
mddk said:
In a call, does loudspeaker work?
I had the opposite problem. My earpiece wouldn't work, but my loudspeaker would. Sent back to where i got it from, they deemed to faulty and sent out a replacement.
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Nope - it thinks it is on the loudspeaker but there is just silence. Pity, the warranty has recently run out for me! I might have to crack it open and make sure nothing is loose.
owenw said:
Nope - it thinks it is on the loudspeaker but there is just silence. Pity, the warranty has recently run out for me! I might have to crack it open and make sure nothing is loose.
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You may need a replacement then as it sounds like you've tried all other attempts, just had a look on ebay and they are fairly cheap anywhere from $10-20 for a replacement speaker.
same thing just happened to my phone. Was playing a game when the sound was cutting in and out. Noticed later that the sound from the speakerphone stopped working completely (i can still use the headpiece or headphones).
Is the speaker/vibration assembly connected by one cable? I assume if the phone still vibrates and the headphone jack works, it's just a problem with the speaker and not some kind of connection problem.
i have this problem. Fix with SoundAbout app.
sallabre said:
i have this problem. Fix with SoundAbout app.
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What did you do?

Callee: very bad audio when calling

Recently I have been getting very bad sound when calling someone.
I can hear the callee perfectly but they can barely hear me, I sound like a 'fish in the water' or with a very big 'echo'.
This has been the case after updating to Lollipop.
Hi,
i have the same issue...
i cant use the handsfree or microphone as listeners report they can hardly hear me....all since the lollipop update...
any ideas ?
Devenda said:
Recently I have been getting very bad sound when calling someone.
I can hear the callee perfectly but they can barely hear me, I sound like a 'fish in the water' or with a very big 'echo'.
This has been the case after updating to Lollipop.
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I Am Assuming you are using Stock Lollipop FW from Sony
Head to Settings>Call
Enable Microphone Noise Suppression, Set the Equalizer to Bright and enable the Speaker Voice Enhancement
Also make sure you are on Max Volume when In-calls
Revontheus said:
I Am Assuming you are using Stock Lollipop FW from Sony
Head to Settings>Call
Enable Microphone Noise Suppression, Set the Equalizer to Bright and enable the Speaker Voice Enhancement
Also make sure you are on Max Volume when In-calls
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The only setting I changed is the equalizer, ill wait for when it go's bad again...
Hi @Devenda did you get a solution to this problem? Bugs me
bumjrah said:
Hi @Devenda did you get a solution to this problem? Bugs me
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Nope, I only tried the solution suggested above, I have yet to encounter the problem again.
I just tried same thing with equalizer. I will see if this will work. @Devenda, any news since 2 days ago?
marius.a said:
I just tried same thing with equalizer. I will see if this will work. @Devenda, any news since 2 days ago?
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Nope, still stable, I tested it but the audio was clear.
Problem is that this issue comes and go's randomly, so all I can do at this moment is wait...
None of the suggestions described worked for me. This bugged me so much I was forced to run to RR rom.. Problem solved but I miss Sony's great battery life ??
I have the same problem.
Only the equaliser was different (normal), I've changed it to bright and will see.
Don't you think it is a problem with radio reception ? I'm not sure but I think I have not the same number of bars than before. I haven't got an other 4G phone to compare.
Equaliser doesn't work for me.
I have changed prefered network, it was 4g prefered. I've changed to 3g. It seems to be working.
Can somebody try ?
I solved my problem during the calls when i unchecked the improvement of voice
If you have tried all the other options and still not working but you have v4a sound mod installed, this might help - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/help/viper4android-deactivates-mic-t3124764
I had same problem after update to lollipop and try everything mentioned before and nothing helped. Then I low down speaker volume ( volume key down) while call is active and that worked for me. I suppose that lollipop have some problem with duplexer. Level of sound in speaker is litle low but at least caller can understand me normally.
Devenda said:
Recently I have been getting very bad sound when calling someone.
I can hear the callee perfectly but they can barely hear me, I sound like a 'fish in the water' or with a very big 'echo'.
This has been the case after updating to Lollipop.
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Greetings, I hope you are fine.
I'll just let you know my experience with that, I had a similar one to yours. Instead my voice was stuttering and ghostly, like something came out of Paranormal activities. xD
The only solution I found to this was that it was a problem with the hardware itself, IE. the mic of your phone. Maybe you wanna give your phone to the warranty company and see what they say about it. In my case, they fixed it and it's working fine now.
I hope I helped
Yours.

Strange noise

Hi all,
I searched for a similar problem but couldn't find it, so if you know of a similiar thread please let me know .
What happen's is, when i have a call, notification, anything sound related, and even when the phone is silente, or vibration, i have that strange noise, and theres no sound on it, just the noise.
I can't ear anyone on phone calls over bluetooth, nor headphones...
Did someone came across, with something like this?
Have a nice day and a happy 2016
madscout said:
Hi all,
I searched for a similar problem but couldn't find it, so if you know of a similiar thread please let me know .
What happen's is, when i have a call, notification, anything sound related, and even when the phone is silente, or vibration, i have that strange noise, and theres no sound on it, just the noise.
I can't ear anyone on phone calls over bluetooth, nor headphones...
Did someone came across, with something like this?
Have a nice day and a happy 2016
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I've had it a few times on beta roms and the solution was to flash the rom again, even dirty flash worked, so try this first
yaro666 said:
I've had it a few times on beta roms and the solution was to flash the rom again, even dirty flash worked, so try this first
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Thank you for youre help
but i flashed a stock 4.4.2 rom thru Odin, and i am having the same problem, i am guessing thats an IC chip malfunction
Any idea?

Pixel XL - No sound from speakers

Alright guys, I've got a problem I haven't quite dealt with before:
I've got no sound coming from my "external" phone speakers. The in-ear speaker works fine, and so does the mic. That means I can take phone calls just fine. Listening to Whatsapp voice messages is a challenge because Whatsapp uses the speakers which means the message plays with no sound, that is until I hold the phone to my face and the prox switch tells the app to play through the ear speaker. No YouTube videos or Snapchat sounds.
I looked around the forums and such but didn't find anything. I've checked all the system settings I know to check, but nothing I can find is "muting" the sound. My apps list is fairly standard. Stock rom and kernel, unlocked since day 1 but without even a recovery installed. Basically a factory phone.
What are you guys thinking? I'm happy to try basically anything. Even thinking of slapping a ROM into this beast to see what happens, although I doubt there's too much development going on for a 2yo phone...
Cheers!
Update:
I've got intermittent sound. I haven't opened the phone and have no reason to think water ingress could be the problem, but I can't think of a reason that the speakers would work intermittently. Sounds more like a hardware problem than a software problem to me. Anyone else?
It also happened to me except I didn't have any sound coming from both speaker and the earpiece. Not sure what happened though.
I Have Seen The Future said:
It also happened to me except I didn't have any sound coming from both speaker and the earpiece. Not sure what happened though.
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Well it only has one speaker. As for the others most likely hardware related.
taygeezy said:
Update:
I've got intermittent sound. I haven't opened the phone and have no reason to think water ingress could be the problem, but I can't think of a reason that the speakers would work intermittently. Sounds more like a hardware problem than a software problem to me. Anyone else?
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Weirdly, I'm stuck in unreliable-sound limbo. I get sound most of the time, but speaker sound disappears occasionally with no predictability that I've found. Interestingly, If I mash or smack the bottom of the phone phone screen by the speakers, sometimes sound will come back on briefly or entirely. Weird, huh? Not sure what could be causing a connection problem. Maybe I'll open up the phone eventually and find out.

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