Hi,
The vibration is really weak when someone calls. With some thicker jeans I don't even notice when someone calls while I'm walking.
Is there any way to make it stronger on the stock ROM (rooted)?
Found it: ElementalX kernel allows vibration adjustment. It's still not very strong now, but a little better at least...
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Hi everyone,
As some of you are aware, the vibration motor on the GN is so weak that it is literally impossible to feel it when it's in your pocket. I've searched everywhere for an App that increases the intensity but it has all been in vein. I've heard from multiple places that this is not possible, but it seems that some Android phones do have controls like this (DROID charge comes to mind).
Is it possible to somehow increase the voltage supplied to the vibration motor? Perhaps in a custom Rom? Or maybe even through a hardware voltmod?
Although I have no issue with the vibration motor in my GN(pretty strong to me), other phones I have used have had a weak vib. CM's roms have the ability to increase the vib motor.
verboten said:
Although I have no issue with the vibration motor in my GN(pretty strong to me), other phones I have used have had a weak vib. CM's roms have the ability to increase the vib motor.
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So, when you receive a call while the phone is in your pocket, you can still feel it vibrate? I've found that it feels strong in my hands but that the fabric in my pocket absorbs it so I can't feel it against my leg. I can't even feel it in my pajama pants, which have very thin fabric.
When you say CM, you mean CyanogenMod? Based on my reading it does not look like it does what I am asking. If you have a phone with CM on it, can you show me a screenshot of those vibrate settings?
yes, I feel it in my pocket when i get calls. Yes, I meant CyanogenMod, It is possible the setting I was thinking of just dealt with the haptic feed back when touching keys. It has been awhile since I've used a CM rom. Sorry
hi all
is there any way how to get GN automaticaly vibrate when pocket, using proximity sensor, like it was on some Samsung or HTCs?
Thanks lads
Majjjjo
That was done by accelerometer, not proximity sensor. Proximity sensor shuts off when the screen sleeps. That said, it would be a nice mod.
I have just received my HTC 10 (great phone overall) and vibration is really strong. Not ideal but not a massive problem, however haptic feedback is really annoying. You actually hear a metallic sound when you touch the fingerprint reader/home button or when typing in the keyboard, like a mild xylophone or something similar. And if the phone is sitting on a table it's very noticeable. Again it's not a typical vibration sound, it's more of a metallic thing. I was even wondering if the sound came from the speakers lol
Is this affecting other people? I wonder if if's just my handset.
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I have just received my HTC 10 (great phone overall) and vibration is really strong. Not ideal but not a massive problem, however haptic feedback is really annoying. You actually hear a metallic sound when you touch the fingerprint reader/home button or when typing in the keyboard, like a mild xylophone or something similar. And if the phone is sitting on a table it's very noticeable. Again it's not a typical vibration sound, it's more of a metallic thing. I was even wondering if the sound came from the speakers lol
Is this affecting other people? I wonder if if's just my handset.
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Very interesting.
I always use power saver and don't prefer vibrate anyway but just checked it out and the noise is very odd.
Verizon variant
andybones said:
Very interesting.
I always use power saver and don't prefer vibrate anyway but just checked it out and the noise is very odd.
Verizon variant
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which is why i hate haptic feedbacks or vibrate
My Verizon variant does this as well. I describe it as kind of a hollow, metallic sound. I figured it was just due to the placement of the "vibrator(?)" within the metal frame.
I have just sent this unit back for replacement, let's see if the noise on the new one is any different.
I just read there are kernels which let you reduce the intensity of vibration (not just the duration like some keyboard apps do), this might be a workaround but you need a rooted device. If anyone gets to try this please share your results.
I've had a Pixel XL since Friday and I've found the vibration to be very soft. Has anyone else had this issue? I normally leave my ringer off and just rely on vibrate but I think I won't be able to with this phone. Thanks
Yeah it is really bothering me, waiting for root and kernel controls so I can increase the intensity.
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Is it softer than the 6p? It barely vibrates at all
It does seem fairly soft, I don't notice it most of the time (though I've always relied on sound anyways). But I do have a fairly think case on so that could definitely be absorbing the vibration on my end.
I find the vibration is not necessarily weak, but subtle by design. Not quite as strong as the 6P, but not a problem as such. I suppose I prefer this vibration motor to most others (anything is better than the chainsaw the Nexus 6 was!)
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I find the vibration is not necessarily weak, but subtle by design. Not quite as strong as the 6P, but not a problem as such. I suppose I prefer this vibration motor to most others (anything is better than the chainsaw the Nexus 6 was!)
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I missing my chainsaw a little right now after I found this thread. Hopefully my case that arrives tomorrow will help.
I find it is quite strong
ysihaoy said:
I find it is quite strong
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It's much better than my 6p!
Root + the new ElementalX kernel + EX Kernel Manager, will give you vibration options.
Make vibration softer or stronger. Your choice.
Working as of today.
Its hard to rely on sound if at work you need to turn it on vibrate... i wonder if some peoples pixels are stronger than other pixels
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Is it possible the reason the motor sounds terrible is because of what Zach suggests from Jerryrig Everything,' that the motor is being pushed too hard because it is so small'
My thoughts:
Keyboard: Gboard: The haptic feedback isn't at it's worst but it's pretty erratic and has the notorious sandy rattling sound; it's subtle though
When being called or when vibration is applied for longer times: The vibrate motor is really really bad. It's erratic in frequency. Really erratic!
How can this be? That it behaves better with Gboard but not when activating from general touches and call notifications.
Is it possible to simply lower the voltage applied to the motor inside the OS itself?
Also note when the phone is on carpet the sound produced from the motor is damped and actually sounds like that soft fuzzy buzz we are all familiar with.
I can actually pinch my phone over the location of the motor and reduce the sound of the rattling motor.
Is it possible that the motor itself is simply "loose" or not secure enough for the amount that it is being pushed?
If it's going to be driven so hard can it be secured better?
Changing the TIME the motor is active for does not change it's frequency. Is there a way to change that, the actually frequency which would surely have to be done by change how much voltage is applied to the motor? OR I am not sure how Android handles these things...can we change the shape of the frequency; Sine, Square, Saw, etc. etc.
Seems I am a little late to the party but hearing MKBHD's initial review (quite some time ago) I just couldn't by this phone for +$700.00 Now that I have it in hand though I'd like to talk about it some. Specifically this issue.
I saw during a tear down video for our Razer phone that they commented that the motor is just too tiny. In my head I was thinking that it still doesn't make sense with the rattle noise. To me it sounds loose like you said. So with root, I was hoping that I could control the vibration strength like I could with the OnePlus I once owned and controlled through kernel adiutor under "misc". However it makes no difference at all.
Interesting
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I saw during a tear down video for our Razer phone that they commented that the motor is just too tiny. In my head I was thinking that it still doesn't make sense with the rattle noise. To me it sounds loose like you said. So with root, I was hoping that I could control the vibration strength like I could with the OnePlus I once owned and controlled through kernel adiutor under "misc". However it makes no difference at all.
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Wow really!? I'm fairly surprised. Because it does so well at other times and then did exactly just as horrendous at others. That's why I don't understand why it is good at some points but bad at others.
That's pretty interesting. So, your Razer still had the erratic vibrating too? What were you able to control, and change?
I'm really surprised it had no effect unless it literally is just loose. Which I'm not quite brave enough to do that.
But yeah what did you find? Got a link?
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Got a link?
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Here's the YouTube video where they tear down the Razer Phone and talk about the tiny vibrator motor within the handset:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUVG7_uDWSg&t=6s
For the Kernel Aduitor program you can find that here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grarak.kerneladiutor&hl=en_US
Basically under "Misc" there is a setting for the vibrator strength but changing it from 0 to 100 makes no difference it still is full force and rattles. Sad. Such a beautiful phone and such a horrible vibrator motor. I honestly want to just turn it off it possible.
What was cool is that the heat pipe used in the Razer is truly a nice big one. As Jerry put it in the video "This might be the biggest heat pipe I've ever seen in a cell phone".
Hi everyone.
I wanted to share a tip with you in regards to the Earpiece volume.
Ive been on the Mix wagon since it started with mi Mix. I was so happy with it but, so disappointed with the pizo sound technology.
I hated it; the sound was not good at all. I would always try to increase the volume during calls even though it was at max.
Then I bought the Mix 2S for my wife, the Earpiece on that device was so good I was just waiting patiently for the next Mix.
Mix 3 drops, bought at at launch. My joy wasn't for a long time though.
Tried the Earpiece and it sucked big time. I went back to always trying to increase the volume during calls even though it was at Max.
I would always ask people to speak up during calls. Am sure u did the same at one point when it's busy and crowded or if you work at a noisy place like an airport (my case).
Then I figure it out it wasn't the Earpiece - nor my Ear in case you were thinking it- it was STUPID Xiaomi with thier tin tiny holed grill piece. The front and back grill pieces are holed so tiny their easily get blocked. Hence less and less volume over time.
I had the courage to remove the front earpiece grill - FYI it was just glued-and never been more satisfied with the Mix 3. My calls volume in the middle of the bar and the voice is loud and clear.
Sorry for the long story and try it if you think u have the same issue I had.
You still make phone calls??
I have the same problem!!
Hii there!! I have the same problem!
If yo slide the phone (essentially uncover the inner earpiece), its increase the in call volume ??