I have had a problem with distorted audio from both speakers for a long time now. It sounds like the speakers might be cracked but it seems dubious that both the bottom and top one should crack at the same time. At first I thought it was a software issue as it started to appear around the time I rooted the phone and put a ROM on it (LeeDroid). However, when I restored it to stock now via a RUU-zip and subsequently updated it to Nougat, the problem is still there. The distorted audio is present in all kinds of audio playback – music, alarms, ringtones etc. I've run some tests and it seems to start at about -10db of max volume.
I did swap the USB charging port/headphone jack daughterboard a while ago but the problem was present even before that. The swap didn't make it better either.
I've tried to clean the grills with a soft toothbrush and carefully blown with some some pressurized air but with to no avail..
Should I bother to replace the speakers or could it still be software related in anyway?
Try a magnet(not too strong), rubbing it over the speaker grills in case there are iron filings weighing the speaker down, this usually just makes the speakers quiet though.
Thanks! I'll give it a try...
jamieunit said:
Try a magnet(not too strong), rubbing it over the speaker grills in case there are iron filings weighing the speaker down, this usually just makes the speakers quiet though.
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Hi,
I have been trying to troubleshoot my issues and have had no luck.
one day my headphones stopped playing in my right ear so I figured it was a bad headphone jack. I bought a new one and replaced it. Now it only plays when button control headphones are plugged in (the plugs with the 3 black stripes not the 2 like standard earbuds). It does play but if I turn the headphone plug it stops playing at certain points while turning. the rear speaker works fine.
I tried having the jack plugged in with the metal outer case off and I have the same issue (again, I don't think a short is an issue).
I checked everything and the headphone jack appears to be fine, doesn't appear to be a short anywhere. I am at a loss on what my next step would be.
Thank you.
There are lots of possible solutions, that you can try.
Sounds like you might just need to replace the audio receiver.
It's a $5 part and a 10min job - http://www.dx.com/p/genuine-repair-...-module-for-samsung-i9220-139035#.U36IJvmk2QA
Here's a pre-existing thread full of people having similar issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52858277
Hello all
I'm hoping for some thoughts/ advice. I managed to put my phone in the wash with my clothes, great - pulled it out after a few minutes so it didn't do the whole cycle . That was a month ago. Its been in the rice, its completely dry and it works perfectly amazingly APART from sound. There is no speaker and no microphone either and the earphones don't work either. I do get a crackle from the main speaker when it starts but its very short. The vibrate works, screen, charging, screen, sim - everything.
I've pulled it apart several times and removed what looked like some corrosion residue from the charger area and the camera. Ear speaker looks fine. The main speaker looks fine. My question is, is it worth me buying a new speaker, earphone jack and ear speaker or does it sound like its pretty much screwed?
thanks for your time
It's probably not the speaker but the electronics that run it. Amp / preamp ect.
A few weeks ago I dropped my phone about 6 inches onto a hard metal lamp. When it contacted I heard a loud squeal in the earbuds I was wearing. Now when I use the earbuds the audio files are muted, tinny and filled with static. It sounds like the headphone jack is not inserted all the way – like a hardware issue. The earbuds operate normally otherwise, and all other earbuds I have tested produce the same bad results when inserted into the phone. The files play normally through Bluetooth and speakers, but no matter what headset I use in the audio jack, all audio (music, podcasts, system tones, etc.) is garbled and filled with static.
I have researched the issue and at first thought that I damaged the metal cover around the audio jack because there was a small “chip” right next to the audio jack opening. So, I ended up buying a new metal cover, but that didn’t resolve the issue (nor did just leaving the cover off). I bought a new daughter board with audio jack, but unfortunately the one I received was (I suspect) for the ATT version of the phone since some of the antennas were slightly different. I did, however, install the new daughter board/audio jack for testing purposes, and this, too, did not solve the audio issues! So, I reinstalled the old jack and daughter board. Since then I have reinstalled the phone’s OS (rooted stock 5.0.2 with Sense 6.0) and turned off Beats to see if this would fix things – all to no avail. As far as I can tell, the only thing I haven’t done is install a new motherboard. By the way, the audio jack interfaces normally with the OS as far as sensing the insertion/removal of headsets. I am out of ideas but am posting this to see if anyone has a suggestion.
Hello, I have replaced the screen and housing on my LG Nexus 5x which went OK.
However, I now have no audio from the loud speaker under certain situations. I have replaced the earpiece (I now don't think this was anything to do with it) and headphone jack to no avail but have narrowed it down to the lower back plate (the bit you screw in over the headphone jack). Sounds through the headphones work correctly BTW.
When the back is pressed on very lightly the speaker works. (so the pogo pins connect to the cover/speaker). However, when you click the plastic on speaker cuts out. My guess is something gets pushed in too far so something either loses contact or makes contact that shouldn't.
Any thoughts/ideas most welcome. I've made a little video to illustrate what I mean: drive.google dot com /file/d/1CU37Fvrq2NfL6WKNS0sn0ssw_3s-BWx1/view
same here after battery replacement
Although i have purchased a new speaker still no sound out of it.
pressing the back did not work on either part.
any suggestions?
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Hello, I have replaced the screen and housing on my LG Nexus 5x which went OK.
However, I now have no audio from the loud speaker under certain situations. I have replaced the earpiece (I now don't think this was anything to do with it) and headphone jack to no avail but have narrowed it down to the lower back plate (the bit you screw in over the headphone jack). Sounds through the headphones work correctly BTW.
When the back is pressed on very lightly the speaker works. (so the pogo pins connect to the cover/speaker). However, when you click the plastic on speaker cuts out. My guess is something gets pushed in too far so something either loses contact or makes contact that shouldn't.
Any thoughts/ideas most welcome. I've made a little video to illustrate what I mean: drive.google dot com /file/d/1CU37Fvrq2NfL6WKNS0sn0ssw_3s-BWx1/view
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After a RMA, I received a replacement Pixel 2 XL and noticed the speakers sound different. The bottom (right) speaker has more bass whilst the top (left) speaker lacks it. This is noticeable all the time for me. When I cover the speakers with my thumbs to identify the issue more, the top speaker sounds very different for vocals, drums and guitars. I'm not sure if this is normal for this phone as my RMA was for another issue with the top speaker so I am wondering if this is normal. I have read people saying the top speaker is quieter and a few with this issue but I'm wondering if it's an issue that can be resolved through another RMA or if it's normal.
It would help if people with Pixel 2 XL's test their phone speakers to see if they experience what I do. A good left right speaker test is https://youtu.be/hTvJoYnpeRQ and when you rotate your phone, the left and right speakers should flip and the audio saying left should have more bass as the phone flips the channels. It would also be nice if you would check with music to see more clearly.
All in all, should the speakers sound different or should they sound the same?
Thanks.
Wow never noticed that before yes the bottom speaker has more bass but both sound good. Probably an equalizer thing top is set for best speaking quality.
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After a RMA, I received a replacement Pixel 2 XL and noticed the speakers sound different. The bottom (right) speaker has more bass whilst the top (left) speaker lacks it. This is noticeable all the time for me. When I cover the speakers with my thumbs to identify the issue more, the top speaker sounds very different for vocals, drums and guitars. I'm not sure if this is normal for this phone as my RMA was for another issue with the top speaker so I am wondering if this is normal. I have read people saying the top speaker is quieter and a few with this issue but I'm wondering if it's an issue that can be resolved through another RMA or if it's normal.
It would help if people with Pixel 2 XL's test their phone speakers to see if they experience what I do. A good left right speaker test is https://youtu.be/hTvJoYnpeRQ and when you rotate your phone, the left and right speakers should flip and the audio saying left should have more bass as the phone flips the channels.
All in all, should the speakers sound different or should they sound the same?
Thanks.
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I think they're supposed to be that way. Mine does the same thing, unless be both have bad ones lol.
My one does the same thing - I was aware of it but your link made it pretty noticeable though. I don't use the speakers often so not a big deal for me.
Thanks for the help guys. Funny how no review channels talk about this.
I may be wrong, but I believe the bottom speaker is slightly larger. I recall seeing that on a teardown video/article.
My USB adapter
Long ago my pixel speakers worked just fine until one day I decided to play some music,and plugged and unplugged my usb adaptader and after that my speakers got damaged, I've tried hard reset and the problem still remains till this day.