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Haptic Feedback Noise

Hey guys, I've been using the HTC One x for about 3 weeks now. I noticed this creaking sound from the bottom right part of the phone if pressed with some force which I got over, and this haptic feedback noise that came occasionally along with it. Thought I would get used to it, and I did. Spoke about this in another thread earlier: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653220
The problem now is that any form of haptic feedback is making an annoying click noise. Earlier it was restricted to the touch sensitive panel and now even while typing down a number or typing in general with haptic feedback on is making this annoying noise.
What I want to ask is, are there any others facing this? I saw a thread by BugsyLawson http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653220
And can this be fixed with a software update? Or its a pure hardware problem? Any solutions?

Definitely sounds like a hardware problem, I'd get your One X exchanged for a new one
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I have this problem, after about 2 months just started happening, whilst it can be quiet annoying only notice it at night when I'm using my phone and its silent
Not annoying enough for me to send my phone off for a fix tho
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I have the same problem also. The creaking sound disappeared after a week of use, but the clicking sound is still here. It's most noticeable when using the ICS keyboard from Play Store on default vibration.

I can't get it replaced also atm as I'm out of the UAE(got the phone from there)
Would love to get it exchanged though, as this hox has a stuck pixel too
So since no fix is gonna happen, I've gotta bear with the sound and get used to it. If I do go to the UAE soon, I'll try getting it replaced.

I have this issue on the AT&T US version. I use Swiftkey and turned down the haptic feedback duration and it's only noticeable on the capacitive buttons now. Even then it seems to come and go.
I've debated exchanging too. However this is fairly minor compared to the issues that others are reporting.

pdubcramp said:
I have this issue on the AT&T US version. I use Swiftkey and turned down the haptic feedback duration and it's only noticeable on the capacitive buttons now. Even then it seems to come and go.
I've debated exchanging too. However this is fairly minor compared to the issues that others are reporting.
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That's exactly how it used to be for me. The capacitive buttons would randomly make the sound during the haptic feedback.
Now its haptic feedback in general, the capacitive buttons make the sound 9/10 times now. I've kept it off for the keyboard(even I use swiftkeyx) but I've kept it on for the dialing-pad so it does happen there.

quick settings
I use quick settings and find it disturbs the haptic feedback but if you turn haptic feedback off in the quick settings menu its all good

Well for one, I don't see any setting for haptic feedback in quick settings.
Two, I like having haptic feedback on for the capacitive panel and when I'm dialling a number. It's just really really annoying to have the phone make this weird noise every time it vibrates. I still haven't gotten used to it.

Well for one, I don't see any setting for haptic feedback in quick settings.
Two, I like having haptic feedback on for the capacitive panel and when I'm dialling a number. It's just really really annoying to have the phone make this weird noise every time it vibrates. I still haven't gotten used to it.

death__machine said:
Well for one, I don't see any setting for haptic feedback in quick settings.
Two, I like having haptic feedback on for the capacitive panel and when I'm dialling a number. It's just really really annoying to have the phone make this weird noise every time it vibrates. I still haven't gotten used to it.
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Your not understanding what I mean.when your using quick settings app press menu/prefrences/and turn haptic feedback just for the app off(you still have haptic everywhere else just not in the app.this fixed it for me

This is pretty annoying actually. I'm sure that in CM7 you could turn down the duration of the haptic feedback. Does anyone know if there is a way to do it on CM9 or if it is possible to create a MOD that will lower the vibration duration?

Yeah I get the sort of clicky creaky sound too. Bugs me a bit. I think it only does it when I have my hard cover on the back (but it's a PITA to remove, so haven't experimented much)

I have this aswell and I understand why it's annoying. It makes the whole device feel.... Cheaper (well atleast I think so ).
I also had this issue on my sensation and my wife got it after some days use on her One S.
It seems to be somewhat of an HTC "feature"
Im interested in WHY HTC phones end up with this "issue". Seems it seems to be so common on their phones?
My other phones (Sgs2 fo example) never had this, there the feedback feeling and noise where "tight" so to speak
My solution was simply to turn the damn feedback off!

I've gotten used to it now -_-
and no turning haptic feedback off as a "solution"
You pay so much for the device you expect quality... My first time with htc, and not feeling so good about my purchase as I did before the defects came up.

Haptic feedback is when you press on a screen button and it vibrates right?
Or on the hardware buttons they vibrate isn't?
I don't hear a creaking clicky sound nothing if that's what you mean?
Tried top/middle/bottum of the screen and the hardware buttons from left to right, pressing harder then usual with my finger to test if I could find but nothing.
My device feels very comfortable and not cheap at all, it feels good/massive as one solid piece of machine.
Ladies and Gentleman are you sure it isn't your wooden table?

It was the table! Oh wait, it was a bad joke -_-
xD
And haptic feedback is the vibration you get when touching the screen or the capacitive panel.
I'm not saying F*** HOX I'm gonna sue them! I love my phone, just the experience would have been better without this.

Haha.. sorry if you think it's a bad joke, I was only kidding.
I know what you mean, thanks, no creaking sound/issue here.
death__machine said:
It was the table! Oh wait, it was a bad joke -_-
xD
And haptic feedback is the vibration you get when touching the screen or the capacitive panel.
I'm not saying F*** HOX I'm gonna sue them! I love my phone, just the experience would have been better without this.
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Metallic noise on vibration?

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.

xdn said:
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.

Vibration too soft?

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!)

technician4 said:
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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Hows the vibration motor?

I'm pretty picky about the strength and volume of my phones' vibration motors. I currently have the Note 8 and iPhone 7+ and I like how when I'm sitting in a meeting and receive a notification, everyone doesn't hear incessant buzzing going off in my pocket or bag. Previously owned the Pixel XL and felt it was a bit too loud for my preference. Can anyone provide any insight for the XL 2?

leet414 said:
I'm pretty picky about the strength and volume of my phones' vibration motors. I currently have the Note 8 and iPhone 7+ and I like how when I'm sitting in a meeting and receive a notification, everyone doesn't hear incessant buzzing going off in my pocket or bag. Previously owned the Pixel XL and felt it was a bit too loud for my preference. Can anyone provide any insight for the XL 2?
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IMO: Pixel 2 XL's vibration motor is more vibrate-less noise, than the Pixel XL vibration motor. In short, they got this right.
-jd

Thanks, that's what I was hoping for. October 24th can't come soon enough (barring any shipping delays)!

iPhone is still far better. But the Pixel 2 haptics are much better in terms of being less tinny... more of a deep vibration vs the original Pixel. Compared to the Note8, the Pixel 2 XL is a hair faster/sharper, but not as strong or deep in feel. This might be due to the intensity setting which isn't changeable in settings... will likely require root and a kernel to ramp up the intensity.

I personally am not a fan of it. It feels kinda cheap and weak, at least for haptic feedback when typing. Something I can deal with though. It does have the more vibrate less noise effect so I guess it is more functional for notifying you when in your pocket. I personally like the sharp and fast kind of vibration motors like my Nexus 6P had, although it wasn't very effective at notifying me when in my pocket, it just felt better when typing.

KHANrad_SIN said:
I personally am not a fan of it. It feels kinda cheap and weak, at least for haptic feedback when typing. Something I can deal with though. It does have the more vibrate less noise effect so I guess it is more functional for notifying you when in your pocket. I personally like the sharp and fast kind of vibration motors like my Nexus 6P had, although it wasn't very effective at notifying me when in my pocket, it just felt better when typing.
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I'd recommend you change the vibration strength of the keyboard then. If you're using the Google keyboard it can be found hnder preferences
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Nitemare3219 said:
iPhone is still far better. But the Pixel 2 haptics are much better in terms of being less tinny... more of a deep vibration vs the original Pixel. Compared to the Note8, the Pixel 2 XL is a hair faster/sharper, but not as strong or deep in feel. This might be due to the intensity setting which isn't changeable in settings... will likely require root and a kernel to ramp up the intensity.
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Using the phone for a few days now, I agree with Nitemare3219's assessment. Its definitely not as tinny as most other phones but it's not as deep as the i7+/N8 and it has resulted in me missing some calls bc I don't feel the vibration in my pocket. Wish it was stronger in intensity but not a deal breaker for me. There's so much else good about this thing over my other phones including: loud and even stereo speakers, insane battery life, no 4k video stuttering at all, and better still shots.

Serious question related to this thread: For those of you who have haptic feedback on for typing, etc. - why do you like this? Honestly it's one of the first things I do with every phone - turn that stuff off. Only time I like my phone to vibrate is when receiving a call or text.
Just curious as to what people like about it.

skw5115 said:
I'd recommend you change the vibration strength of the keyboard then. If you're using the Google keyboard it can be found hnder preferences
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I've tried, but it only increases the vibration duration not the actual strength. I know you can change the actual strength of the vibration with a custom kernel, it was possible with elementalX on the Nexus 6P so I'm holding out for that. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Not sure if this was something the original Pixel and Pixel XL (Or phones have been doing it for some time) did but I did notice that ‎it has an interesting haptic feedback that kind of mimics Apple's Force Touch with a vibration when pressing and releasing for the keyboard and back, home, and multitasking buttons. It's subtle but there. For notifications I find it strong enough. I keep my phone in my front left pocket.
I did come from the Nexus 5X and wasn't a fan of that motor.
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I like the haptic feedback of Pixel 2 XL but vibration upon calls or messages is too weak: if phone is layin down on a hard flat surface, when I receive a call I cannot either feel or hear at all the vibration.

thegios said:
I like the haptic feedback of Pixel 2 XL but vibration upon calls or messages is too weak: if phone is layin down on a hard flat surface, when I receive a call I cannot either feel or hear at all the vibration.
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It's relatively weak while typing or pressing the navigation buttons but I'm fine with that. Are you using it with or without a case? I hear vibrating notifications and calls pretty fine with my TPU case on. That's with regular ambient sounds and not in a busy office or anything.

thegios said:
I like the haptic feedback of Pixel 2 XL but vibration upon calls or messages is too weak: if phone is layin down on a hard flat surface, when I receive a call I cannot either feel or hear at all the vibration.
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Was the same way on the 6p. Hopefully the kernel Devs can address the issue as they did with the 6p :good:

No case. It's not normal that a phone made of hard material, laying on a harder surface, does not make the surface itself vibrate. I cannot even hear the vibration sound.

thegios said:
No case. It's not normal that a phone made of hard material, laying on a harder surface, does not make the surface itself vibrate. I cannot even hear the vibration sound.
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But if you can feel it in your pocket then it's doing the job. That's what ringtones and notification sounds are for. If you can't, then don't know what to say. It's not the strongest for sure but it's far from weak, at least on my unit.

Well I can feel it in the jeans pocket, not in the jacket pocket.

Its not samsung or iphone good. It still generate a bit of rattleing noise. But not too bad
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It doesn't rattle like the rubbish you get on my S8+ or HTC 10, and you can't hear it, as it's for feeling not hearing, but you feel it in your trousers which is where it's meant to be imho.

How is the Vibration motor and touch latency?

I have a OnePlus 6 and between the cheap, hollow vibration motor and some touch latency, typing is a nightmare. I have tried to get used to it, but can't . When I use my HTC U12 or LG V35, the difference is night and day.
Anyone care to comment on how it is for this phone? I'm seriously considering picking one up, but I don't want to end up right back where I started. Thanks!

Having the same question lol

Touch latency is very good. Vibration motor is still weaker than both my original moto g and my One M8, but not that bad.
There's even a glove mode so you can use the phone with gloves.
Update: I found a setting in the display section for Vibration Intensity, upon sliding it to full the vibration is indeed very strong now! It's on par with the phones mentioned above.