If youre listenning to music or a movie and you turn the volume all the way down, put the speaker on back of the phone near your ear, do you hear the buzzing noise coming from there ?
Even when turning on the phone ( with the media volume at 0 ), I can hear the buzz noise for a few seconds (my ear has to be close to the speaker on the back), then its gone.
Please try and let me know if you dont hear any buzzing noise...
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This is a common anomaly in all Snapdragon Devices.
My Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 which has the Snapdragon 800 does this as well. Replacing the speakers doesn't help, not that I haven't tried replacing them, but other XDA members confirmed this as well.
It has to do with one of a couple reasons, either the speakers are not properly magnetically shielded, or the CPU is feeding additional instructions to the audio decoder after the audio seizes. As far as I can tell on my Note 4, my speakers do not buzz after sound plays.
If the sound is too prominent, you can try replacing the speakers via Samsung, otherwise should be accepted as normal and move on.
Hopefully a developer can come up with a solution for this because this wasn't prevalent in Exynos devices.
econan1214 said:
If youre listenning to music or a movie and you turn the volume all the way down, put the speaker on back of the phone near your ear, do you hear the buzzing noise coming from there ?
Even when turning on the phone ( with the media volume at 0 ), I can hear the buzz noise for a few seconds (my ear has to be close to the speaker on the back), then its gone.
Please try and let me know if you dont hear any buzzing noise...
thanks
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The Buzz Noise is present on all Note 4's and other Snapdragon Devices. Sad, but true; there are so many other quality issues one needs to highlight regarding the Note 4. The good news is that its only when you place your ears directly close to the speaker this occurs, otherwise, its unnoticeable. :good:
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Seen quite a few topics on this, seems no one has a solution.
What I'm trying to accomplish with this is to see if EVERY HTC One X has this problem of a hissing noise in the background.
The hissing noise sounds somewhat like television white noise, and is apparent when playing music at low volume and during quiet parts of a song.
Testing Method:
i) Using headphones/earphones/whatever that plugs in the headphone port,
ii) Play music or other audio.
iii) Turn volume down to zero (0%)
iv) Listen for the noise.
Repeat method with no headphones i.e. with speaker, and put speaker up to your ear (very close). Try and listen for the noise.
my one x has the issue too.
As far as i know this is not an issue and it's normal, try doing the same thing with any other device and you will hear the same thing, may be hard to notice sometimes but it's there ( I didn't notice this on my HOX until i read your thread )
I do have this hiss on my one x.It can easily be heard when the music is stopped and this hiss continues for a small second!
It drives me mad as I tend to listen to music on lower volumes compared to others...
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if it is for 2-3 seconds and then it stops, it's normal, not an issue, due to a low voltage signal the sound chip sends to audio device (whether that would be a simple earphone, or a full support Bluetooth audio kit) to announce that the sound broadcasting is finished... (fade out noise)
Same here.
At 0% volume mine does not hiss, however if I play a song then pause it there is a faint hiss for a second or two then it stops completely.
Here's another one, plug the charger in and here the buzzing/feedback through the earphones when charging...
srashedian said:
if it is for 2-3 seconds and then it stops, it's normal, not an issue, due to a low voltage signal the sound chip sends to audio device (whether that would be a simple earphone, or a full support Bluetooth audio kit) to announce that the sound broadcasting is finished... (fade out noise)
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No, the problem that I'm experiencing and trying to see if others experience is whether the hiss is happening DURING the music. I understand if you listen to music at above 50% you most likely will not hear it during the music.
Yes, I have got the same problem and it is caused by very poor SNR of One X DAC or analog circuit.
It is very annoying for me, as I use sensitive IEMs and my old HD2 has not got this issue at all - I just find hard to accept that I have to hear audio noise in 2012 flaghsip device. There are some workarounds possible that can POSSIBLY at least partially mitigate the problem:
1. Use less sensitive headphones
2. Use some kind of attenuator, like:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sound-lev...13488602?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item1e6f218cda
and increase listening volume at the same time
Issue confirmed. Could not believe that in this day and age I am confronted with such an obvious hiss on this top-of-the-line HTC phone.
Coming from the S2, I have not been impressed with the quality of the One X. I like the screen though, when I can't see any yellow spots, that is.
a704e said:
Seen quite a few topics on this, seems no one has a solution.
What I'm trying to accomplish with this is to see if EVERY HTC One X has this problem of a hissing noise in the background.
The hissing noise sounds somewhat like television white noise, and is apparent when playing music at low volume and during quiet parts of a song.
Testing Method:
i) Using headphones/earphones/whatever that plugs in the headphone port,
ii) Play music or other audio.
iii) Turn volume down to zero (0%)
iv) Listen for the noise.
Repeat method with no headphones i.e. with speaker, and put speaker up to your ear (very close). Try and listen for the noise.
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Will an external DAC help with this problem, if even usable with a phone?
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I probably should have said in my original post but yes I have the issue and noticed it....
Alternative was to use Bluetooth, I personally might get an APT-X adaptor thats portable so I can connect to my home cinema system or car stereo through the jack input....
I wonder if there's any One X without this problem, such as newer batches etc
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Will an external DAC help with this problem, if even usable with a phone?
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If you can feed it a digital signal, then yeah, by all means it would help. I've not looked into it, I dunno if it's possible.
about 3 peoples said there it is normal so why continue this ? lol it have everything that make music,sounds.. its normal due to low voltage to earphones and there is currently no technology that can stop this noise...
Sramie said:
about 3 peoples said there it is normal so why continue this ? lol it have everything that make music,sounds.. its normal due to low voltage to earphones and there is currently no technology that can stop this noise...
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Larger sample size. And also speaker out has this problem, not just headphones. And why other phones don't have this problem?
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using music app or tune in radio connecting to my cars aux in via 3.5mm connection cable to utilize audio device and loudspeakers in car, and it is even more noticeable.. (the sound is great though) also you hear hiss and noises as inerference effect from the the engine clearly in silence between track changes
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I have it as well, but im pretty sure iv heard the exact same noise on most consumer devices ive had like my ipod and old s2.. didnt even think about it till i saw this thread.
If it bothers you that much just email htc and see what they say...
Huawei P6, CM11
So, one day I connected my phone to an amplifier that later turned out to be a bit faulty. Later I started hearing buzzing sound from one channel everytime I listened to something. It even buzzes when some app, lets say Spotify, is playing music and I turn the volume completely down. The buzzing doesn't get any louder when I crank up the volume. Basically I'm able to smother the buzzing sound by cranking the volume, but thats not the solution. I suspect that the phone got some electrical surge from the amp via the headphone jack. To clear things out, the buzzing can be heard from the phones speaker aswell the same way.
I pried the back case open the see any obvious damages but there seemed to be none. I suspect the hardware. Any ideas, hardware fixes? What could have been damaged?
How good is the ear speaker quality on the Fire Phone? (Not the stereo speakers.)
I tried throwing in a GoPhone SIM on a new Fire Phone, and then dialed 611. If I turn the volume all the way up, or one notch down from max, the automated attendant sounds bad. The sound of her voice is distorted and buzzes. I have to turn the volume down at least 2, sometimes 3, clicks below max for the distortion to disappear.
Did I get a bad Fire Phone, or is this normal?
Does anyone have any distortion or buzzing issues through the ear speaker on the Fire Phone when it is at the highest volume levels?
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Does anyone have any distortion or buzzing issues through the ear speaker on the Fire Phone when it is at the highest volume levels?
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I was surprised by a lack of answers, and then it dawned on me... I'm asking this question exactly backwards.
So here's a better question: Are people able to turn up the volume on their Fire Phone all the way and enjoy loud distortion-free and buzzing-free conversations through the earpiece?
I'm able to hear the conversations fine at the loudest setting on the ear speaker. However, I have volume issues with the stereo speakers while on a call. The remember the speakers used to be louder before the firmware update.
After update (probably the problem was before update too, but after buying I did update almost at once) I noticed that speaker below are the same loudness. But speakers on the top of device are very, very quiet. Do all have the same problem?
I did not check the loudness of the speakers separately, but I have experienced a problem that might be related. If I lower the volume to one of the two lowest levels, there are dropouts on the audio when watching a video. Do you experience the same problem?
superqua said:
I did not check the loudness of the speakers separately, but I have experienced a problem that might be related. If I lower the volume to one of the two lowest levels, there are dropouts on the audio when watching a video. Do you experience the same problem?
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What application do you use? Where do you see "one of the two lowest levels"?Make a screenshot of the situation when you hear dropouts, please.
Also check speakers separately by increasing volume to the maximum and putting your pointer fingers of each hand on 2 speakers on the bottom of the tablet. Then you will be able to hear only two speakers on the top.
ZeroPDA said:
What application do you use? Where do you see "one of the two lowest levels"?Make a screenshot of the situation when you hear dropouts, please.
Also check speakers separately by increasing volume to the maximum and putting your pointer fingers of each hand on 2 speakers on the bottom of the tablet. Then you will be able to hear only two speakers on the top.
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It's happening in different apps, like Amazon Prime Video and South Park for example. By "one of the two lowest levels" I mean: Lower the system media volume to mute, then raise it by 1 -> lowest level; raise it by 1 again -> second lowest level.
There are also no specific situations in which the dropouts seem to happen. The dropouts are usually just 2 to 3 seconds long. It sounds as if the sound is dampened.
Thanks, I will check the speakers separately later today. I don't have the tablet with me at the moment.
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It's happening in different apps, like Amazon Prime Video and South Park for example. By "one of the two lowest levels" I mean: Lower the system media volume to mute, then raise it by 1 -> lowest level; raise it by 1 again -> second lowest level.
There are also no specific situations in which the dropouts seem to happen. The dropouts are usually just 2 to 3 seconds long. It sounds as if the sound is dampened.
Thanks, I will check the speakers separately later today. I don't have the tablet with me at the moment.
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I just tried playing on the "level 2" loop video with MX Player and didn't hear any dropouts. I cannot confirm the problem on my device.
Please. let me know the situation with two speakers on the top. Do they produce any sound? If they do what is the level of volume comparatively with the ones on the bottom? My speakers on the top is almost quiet. If I cover two speaker on the bottom with fingers or put the tablet on my skin on my laps (knees) I can hardly hear two upper speakers. Please, confirm: is it the situation of all devices M2-A01L?
yes that was what i was thinking
ZeroPDA said:
I just tried playing on the "level 2" loop video with MX Player and didn't hear any dropouts. I cannot confirm the problem on my device.
Please. let me know the situation with two speakers on the top. Do they produce any sound? If they do what is the level of volume comparatively with the ones on the bottom? My speakers on the top is almost quiet. If I cover two speaker on the bottom with fingers or put the tablet on my skin on my laps (knees) I can hardly hear two upper speakers. Please, confirm: is it the situation of all devices M2-A01L?
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The two upper speaker seem to work correctly on my device. The volume of the right one is a bit lower, and seems a bit distorted, but both of them produce sound when I cover the lower two speakers. The lower two are louder, but that was expected.
I also realised that I'm on a different firmware version than you. Mine is M2-A01LV100R001C100B006
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The two upper speaker seem to work correctly on my device. The volume of the right one is a bit lower, and seems a bit distorted, but both of them produce sound when I cover the lower two speakers. The lower two are louder, but that was expected.
I also realised that I'm on a different firmware version than you. Mine is M2-A01LV100R001C100B006
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My upper speakers are very quiet, but they work. What can you say about the volume of upper speakers?
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My upper speakers are very quiet, but they work. What can you say about the volume of upper speakers?
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As I said before, the volume on the upper speakers is just a bit lower than the volume of the lower ones. But I can hear them perfectly fine when covering the two lower speakers.
my upper speakers were working loud and clear yesterday. today im pretty sure they are either not working or so low in volume that i cant hear them over the lower ones. Any ideas or suggestions? i did uninstall the harman kardon audio demo app.
Is anyone else getting an audio crackle when tapping the mic icon for voice typing? I remember this was fixed through software on my Pixel 2xl years back. It basically pops, sounds like it's clipping. VERY annoying.
Great...
Google still can't provide proper speaker and mic since Nexus 4. How many years has it been now they been providing worst audio and mic performance?
zymphad said:
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Google still can't provide proper speaker and mic since Nexus 4. How many years has it been now they been providing worst audio and mic performance?
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Did a factory reset to see. The microphone in google own messaging app didn't seem to crackle, but through Textra it did.
No crackle for me even on max volume.
What I did notice is that the stereo speaks are imbalanced in terms of volume. The selfie camera side speaker sounds way more "muted" than the charger side speaker.
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No crackle for me even on max volume.
What I did notice is that the stereo speaks are imbalanced in terms of volume. The selfie camera side speaker sounds way more "muted" than the charger side speaker.
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Agreed. MAYBE the volume levels are the same on both sides, but the selfie side definitely SOUNDS different. I also dislike the way notifications sound. It sounds like it's coming from the back of the phone going away from me, making it sound like it's coming from a different phone a couple feet away from me.
Cares said:
No crackle for me even on max volume.
What I did notice is that the stereo speaks are imbalanced in terms of volume. The selfie camera side speaker sounds way more "muted" than the charger side speaker.
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Audio balance has always been an issue with Pixel phones, although they made a change to the series 5 which boosted the ear piece one was called adpative sound, maybe it works as well for 6
Adaptive Sound link
Cares said:
No crackle for me even on max volume.
What I did notice is that the stereo speaks are imbalanced in terms of volume. The selfie camera side speaker sounds way more "muted" than the charger side speaker.
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I'm not entirely sure there are speakers there. I can't find a teardown video yet.
zymphad said:
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Google still can't provide proper speaker and mic since Nexus 4. How many years has it been now they been providing worst audio and mic performance?
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Have you actually got the phone? All I've seen you do is comment after comment about how rubbish it is but nothing from you directly?
If you hate it so much don't get one.
No crackle for me. I use the mic often and play podcasts through the speakers of the day. The speakers are good, clear and can get loud if ineed them to.
The popping/crackling sound is happening on my pixel 6 non-pro model. If sound is playing and I either type or move around to different screens this happens. Looks like I am returning it.
So far I've only noticed pixel 6 pro speakers crackling playing genshin impact, easily heard on the main menu, but so far only noticed it in that specific title. Not while playing music or other games. So I'm hoping it's software related and I don't have defective hardware.
No crackle so far, just rocken Music.
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The popping/crackling sound is happening on my pixel 6 non-pro model. If sound is playing and I either type or move around to different screens this happens. Looks like I am returning it.
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Can you do a video for us, showcasing when this happens exactly and what kind of noise gets created?
Too late, returned the phone and earbuds. Between this, the lousy fingerprint reader and the phone randomly calling people, I am done.
pjc123 said:
Too late, returned the phone and earbuds. Between this, the lousy fingerprint reader and the phone randomly calling people, I am done.
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I dont get how people get so many issues with phones lol... I've never had problems with any of my phones and I've had many...
My FP works 100% of the time, it is just a bit slower than the rest, but even then, just barely. I have a S21 Ultra in front of me right now and after testing both, I can definitely say that the S21 Ultra is a bit faster, the Pixel one is actually more accurate. I would prefer to have it in the back like previous models.
Having said that, if I did have those issues you described I would return it too.
I feel like it's a software thing, honestly. Because when i first setup myh device before I downloaded all the updates, there wasn't any audtio crackle at high/max volume. After I downloaded the updates, it's there slightly.
I don't have crackling or distortion, but I'm getting a good deal of sibilance from both speakers. Here is a definition of sibilance.
Sibilance
I listen to a lot of YouTube podcasts and videos and this is driving me crazy. I wanted to see if anyone else is having this problem before I see about returning the phone. Adaptive sound and balance control makes no difference.
I have a 6 Pro and have noticed crackling from bottom speaker since purchase when turning speaker on during phone calls. For me I otherwise really like the phone. I will be doing a repair or exchange once more phones become available.
I got my replacement brand new 6 pro, and now this one has distorted and crackling sound from the earpiece speaker. When i press the middle part of the screen anywhere.
I have turned off the adaptive audio, and I can hear the balance over blutooth changing. With one headset when listening to a mono podcast, you can hear the audio balance shifting randomly around.
With another bluetooth headset (my hearing aids), the balance starts out biased to the right, but the longer you listen the more it drifts to the left. Stopping and starting the audio stream immediately corrects it.
What is going on -- I have had every OnePlus Pro model since the 6, never had any issue like this.
Anyone have anything similar and or no how to fix? It is so annoying....