Like many, my phone has the lower speaker distortion on speaker phone calls and general audio, like YouTube, when turned up high. If you are rooted, I have found a solution to all situations except speaker phone calls.
I installed Viper4android through Magisk, kept all default settings except under the Speaker phone section. I checked the Master Power and FIRequalizer boxes, chose Rock setting under FIRequalizer, and modified it to lower all of the levels from 250 to 4k to -6.8 db.
This removed the frequencies that caused terrible sound from the lower speaker, including when Google assistant speaks.
Does anyone have a solution for when on a speaker call though, as this has no effect there?
keever25 said:
Like many, my phone has the lower speaker distortion on speaker phone calls and general audio, like YouTube, when turned up high. If you are rooted, I have found a solution to all situations except speaker phone calls.
I installed Viper4android through Magisk, kept all default settings except under the Speaker phone section. I checked the Master Power and FIRequalizer boxes, chose Rock setting under FIRequalizer, and modified it to lower all of the levels from 250 to 4k to -6.8 db.
This removed the frequencies that caused terrible sound from the lower speaker, including when Google assistant speaks.
Does anyone have a solution for when on a speaker call though, as this has no effect there?
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Nice find my friend. Well done ?:good:
Good one!!:good:
If I had this issue i'd return mine. I don't love workarounds for hardware fixable issues.
Wow. This actually makes it sound 10x better. Thanks for this!
Jonathan-H said:
If I had this issue i'd return mine. I don't love workarounds for hardware fixable issues.
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Good luck. I just received my 5th RMA(6th overall phone) and just like each one before it, the distortion is present.
onishchuk4 said:
Good luck. I just received my 5th RMA(6th overall phone) and just like each one before it, the distortion is present.
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That's some bad luck. The phone I bought retail had the distortion issue but the first replacement I got fixed it.
darkfire404 said:
That's some bad luck. The phone I bought retail had the distortion issue but the first replacement I got fixed it.
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Tbh, I'm pretty sure everyone has it to a degree. Either your volume isn't cranked to 100% max, or it's not as prevalent but I do think it affects all devices. There are several lengthy threads with heaps of people confirming this. I just rooted my phone so I'm going to give OP's fix a shot.
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Tbh, I'm pretty sure everyone has it to a degree. Either your volume isn't cranked to 100% max, or it's not as prevalent but I do think it affects all devices. There are several lengthy threads with heaps of people confirming this. I just rooted my phone so I'm going to give OP's fix a shot.
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I had insane distortion on my previous phone. Any volume above zero and the speaker would buzz around like crazy. If I run my replacement at max stock volume (No audio mods installed), I get clear sound with no distortion. So either I'm lucky or the issue isn't as prevalent as you think
darkfire404 said:
I had insane distortion on my previous phone. Any volume above zero and the speaker would buzz around like crazy. If I run my replacement at max stock volume (No audio mods installed), I get clear sound with no distortion. So either I'm lucky or the issue isn't as prevalent as you think
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Well, the thing is that it's not noticeable in ever scenario. You need to play audio which has someone speaking in it. A good one would be any linus tech tips video where he's @ CES. Playing music and a lot of other types of audio doesn't bring it out.
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Well, the thing is that it's not noticeable in ever scenario. You need to play audio which has someone speaking in it. A good one would be any linus tech tips video where he's @ CES. Playing music and a lot of other types of audio doesn't bring it out.
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I initially tested my speakers at full volume using audiocheck and a bunch of well recorded tracks. I just tested with a couple of Linus videos from CES and the results were the same. There is no perceptible distortion/buzz when compared against my laptop speakers and headphones. If there is any distortion, the only way I would be able to know would be to set up a measuring rig and check what the THD is on these speakers. and compare it to any specs that Google has put out if they did reveal that information in the first place.
It is true that a lot of devices have terrible speakers and there are loads of people who have complaints about them. That doesn't mean every phone is defective. 6 defective phones in a row means you either have really bad luck, all your replacements were from the same production batch that was terrible, or Google QC is really ****ty.
darkfire404 said:
I initially tested my speakers at full volume using audiocheck and a bunch of well recorded tracks. I just tested with a couple of Linus videos from CES and the results were the same. There is no perceptible distortion/buzz when compared against my laptop speakers and headphones. If there is any distortion, the only way I would be able to know would be to set up a measuring rig and check what the THD is on these speakers. and compare it to any specs that Google has put out if they did reveal that information in the first place.
It is true that a lot of devices have terrible speakers and there are loads of people who have complaints about them. That doesn't mean every phone is defective. 6 defective phones in a row means you either have really bad luck, all your replacements were from the same production batch that was terrible, or Google QC is really ****ty.
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In terms of batch, you're probably right. All 6 have been either from October 16th or November 22nd. I suspect that not many of the black 128GB versions are selling. I received this latest one on tuesday and it's build date is October 16th.
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keever25 said:
Like many, my phone has the lower speaker distortion on speaker phone calls and general audio, like YouTube, when turned up high. If you are rooted, I have found a solution to all situations except speaker phone calls.
I installed Viper4android through Magisk, kept all default settings except under the Speaker phone section. I checked the Master Power and FIRequalizer boxes, chose Rock setting under FIRequalizer, and modified it to lower all of the levels from 250 to 4k to -6.8 db.
This removed the frequencies that caused terrible sound from the lower speaker, including when Google assistant speaks.
Does anyone have a solution for when on a speaker call though, as this has no effect there?
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What version of Viper did you install? I see like 3 different ones. I tried your settings, but I don't notice a difference. Also, the -6.8db doesn't stick. When I exit the app and come back in, I see that the levels have all gone to -7.
I can confirm this trick fixed minw
Ok I tried a different version, Viper4Android FX and the distortion is gone! Fingers crossed that Google fix this in an update soon.
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Ok I tried a different version, Viper4Android FX and the distortion is gone! Fingers crossed that Google fix this in an update soon.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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Do you have a link to ur version? My version always goes to -7.0 db as well and -6.8 doesn't stick.
Ap3xGam3r said:
Do you have a link to ur version? My version always goes to -7.0 db as well and -6.8 doesn't stick.
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Mine doesn't stick to 6.8 either. Only 6.9. Sounds fine.
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onishchuk4 said:
Mine doesn't stick to 6.8 either. Only 6.9. Sounds fine.
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Are you on driver version 2.5.0.4 as well?
Ap3xGam3r said:
Are you on driver version 2.5.0.4 as well?
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2.5.0.5
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Update. This fix is useless. Doesn't work anymore. Just played a YouTube video and its just as terrible as before.
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onishchuk4 said:
Update. This fix is useless. Doesn't work anymore. Just played a YouTube video and its just as terrible as before.
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Nope,
Still work fine for mine.
Related
i'll do somthing in the UI to make a sound .. like a touch tone.. then in a few seconds i'll hear a pop from the rear speaker
anyone else have this issue?
Anyone having this issue?
basically.. does your rear speaker pop when the amp cuts power to the speaker ?
cant say i have this happening on mine
Exactly have the same problem. I didn't notice the hiss though, but definitely heard the pops. But yes when I listen closely I with my ear to speaker I hear exactly what you described: a hiss ending in a pop.
appelflap said:
Exactly have the same problem. I didn't notice the hiss though, but definitely heard the pops. But yes when I listen closely I with my ear to speaker I hear exactly what you described: a hiss ending in a pop.
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On my other phone (samsung epic 4g touch), it does the hiss/pop/silence thing too, but the pop is much much quieter that I can only hear it if I put my ear right next to the speaker.
However on this galaxy nexus it is loud enough that I can hear it from 1-3 feet-ish. Its especially noticeable in quiet areas.
I'm considering return it because of this
Pitnefor said:
On my other phone (samsung epic 4g touch), it does the hiss/pop/silence thing too, but the pop is much much quieter that I can only hear it if I put my ear right next to the speaker.
However on this galaxy nexus it is loud enough that I can hear it from 1-3 feet-ish. Its especially noticeable in quiet areas.
I'm considering return it because of this
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For me it's not a big problem. I notice it but it is not annoying me. I hear it only when I'm concentrating on it. BTW just applied the new update and that didn't fix this issue.
appelflap said:
For me it's not a big problem. I notice it but it is not annoying me. I hear it only when I'm concentrating on it. BTW just applied the new update and that didn't fix this issue.
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oh good to know... cause I'm actually kinda wondering if this affects all devices or just a few. If it affects mostly all, i wont bother getting a replacement
Pitnefor said:
oh good to know... cause I'm actually kinda wondering if this affects all devices or just a few. If it affects mostly all, i wont bother getting a replacement
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Yeah, I've got it too - Doesn't fuss me though - only notice at night when i'm using it in bed
minooch said:
Yeah, I've got it too - Doesn't fuss me though - only notice at night when i'm using it in bed
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wow me too!
it's not so bad i guess
least i know the amp is turning off saving battery
I am having this issue also i have noticed it today i was in a quiete area. Is it an option that you can disable? I am afraid this will drain the battery
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I'm pretty sure this happens on all devices. I have this on all my phones, navigation units, clock radios...
Me, too, I just checked all electronical devices I have and they all have it. Though, it's so quiet, that I have to get closer to the speaker than I normally ever woult.
Is that different for the GN? Is it louder than "normal"?
Atreus said:
Me, too, I just checked all electronical devices I have and they all have it. Though, it's so quiet, that I have to get closer to the speaker than I normally ever woult.
Is that different for the GN? Is it louder than "normal"?
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my GN is defiantly louder than normal. I can hear it easily from almost any normal usage distance. It almost sounds exactly like the normal touch sounds so that I get confused and think I clicked on something
pretty sure it's the amp cutting off power to the speaker a few seconds after it makes a noise
Mine does it too. Simplest solution I've found is to turn off touch sounds. That way the speaker doesn't keep turning on and off so often. I would normally turn those sounds off anyway because they are annoying, so it's no biggie for me.
Only time I have noticed a speaker pop is going into recovery
Mine does this too.
Glad its not just mine!
yeah, i thought i was going crazy last night too, but i definitely have the same popping problem
its not very loud , but its there - i heard it when i was in my room cause it was dead silent. Whenever i played any type of sound file, you'd hear the little pop afterwards from the speaker =/
it kinda sucks with touch tones for the dialer cause it happens everytime you push a number
i wonder if google/samsung knows about this and if it can somehow be fixed through a SW patch just like the volume bug haha - cause this LOOKS like a HW issue again
Yes, I certainly also get this, my hearing is very sensitive, so something like this is very noticeable for me.
Even "turn off touch sounds" doesn't seem to stop it.
Bakedbread said:
i wonder if google/samsung knows about this and if it can somehow be fixed through a SW patch just like the volume bug haha - cause this LOOKS like a HW issue again
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I would guess it's just something as simple as properly muting the output to the speaker before turning it off. This should prevent the voltage spike from affecting the speaker.
Its not unique to the Nexus - it can potentially happen to anything with a speaker that isn't muted before turning off the amp.
Hello,
How are you?
So I noticed a small issue with my nexus.
When I am in a Phone Call, the earpiece kind of distorts the voices. It is hard to explain, but it is kind of like a robotic echo voice...
The situation returns to normal if I lower the Volume to about 40%.
The voice over the earphones or the external rear loudspeaker are fine though...
So, based on this, is it a defective earpiece, or a software problem that can be solved with an upgrade to radio/baseband?
Anyone else had this issue?
Thank you.
Cheers!
I too am having an issue with the volume and quality of sound coming from the ear piece. I can barely hear anyone and if there is any kind of ambient noise around forget it. From what I've gathered it is a bug in JB or 4.1. There are a few fixes floating around to increase the overall system volume, but they seem to fall short when it comes to the in call ear piece volume.
I have tried build prop edits with no luck.
What version of Android are you using 4.0 or 4.1?
I am going back to 4.0 Cyanogen Mod 9 to be exact and will see if this fixes it, if not this phone is going to have a date with a Big hammer.
Maybe some of the folks on here will chime in and offer some help or suggestions?
Col. Sanders said:
I too am having an issue with the volume and quality of sound coming from the ear piece. I can barely hear anyone and if there is any kind of ambient noise around forget it. From what I've gathered it is a bug in JB or 4.1. There are a few fixes floating around to increase the overall system volume, but they seem to fall short when it comes to the in call ear piece volume.
I have tried build prop edits with no luck.
What version of Android are you using 4.0 or 4.1?
I am going back to 4.0 Cyanogen Mod 9 to be exact and will see if this fixes it, if not this phone is going to have a date with a Big hammer.
Maybe some of the folks on here will chime in and offer some help or suggestions?
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Hello,
Thank you for your reply.
I am running the stock 4.1.1.
My problem is not the volume. I have to lower the volume to be able to have a good quality output.
If I increase the volume, the sound increases, but the voice on the other side becomes distorted un a robotic maner.
It is har do explain.
Cheers!
gdourado said:
Hello,
Thank you for your reply.
I am running the stock 4.1.1.
My problem is not the volume. I have to lower the volume to be able to have a good quality output.
If I increase the volume, the sound increases, but the voice on the other side becomes distorted un a robotic maner.
It is har do explain.
Cheers!
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Wow I wish mine was loud, I may go by the Sprint store and play with their demo phone.
If it sounds like the person is speaking through a kazoo, you have a bad ear piece. Had same issue on first gen sgs.
good day.
So I finally broke down and called a guy I knew that worked at the Sprint store he said to bring it in. I asked if it was cool that it was rooted and he said no prob, they placed a test call and said and the tech said," you have a bad speaker come back in a few hours and it will be fixed."
You do not know how many hours I spent looking up fixes,flashing this trying different kernels blah, blah, blah.
Take it in and have them look at it, just be cool with them and don't try to BS them. Hope this helps a little.
chopper the dog said:
If it sounds like the person is speaking through a kazoo, you have a bad ear piece. Had same issue on first gen sgs.
good day.
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I think that's my problem. The sound looks like it is coming through a kazoo.
Oh well, guess I'll order a new earpiece...
Cheers
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I have noticed that the bottom speaker on my Z5 premium is quieter than the top one. I have tried using landscape, the left/top speaker is always louder.
When starting speaker phone, which produces audio out of the bottom speaker, it is louder briefly before returning to a lower volume. I also notice this when starting music after the phone has been quiet for a while. The bottom speaker starts of loud then it sounds as though it fades to a lower level.
A method to reproduce the bug: Enter the service menu by entering *#*#7378423#*#* into the dialer, selecting "Service tests" and then the "Stereo speaker Right" test. You may find that it begins louder then fades quieter soon after the test begins. If not, play the "Earphone" test and then repeat the Stereo speaker Right test, and you should find that it begins louder than before, before fading quieter as soon as the test begins playing
Anyone else?
EDIT: a more foolproof method, start playing music in Google Play Music or your music player of choice, go into the above service menu and play the earphone test. As soon as the earphone test finishes and your music resumes, it'll be clearly louder in both speakers before the bottom/right speaker fades quieter again.
Hopefully sony fix this quickly!
Same here, although voices seem to be central?
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corallus said:
Same here, although voices seem to be central?
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Mine is fine this morning! Coming out of both speakers as it should! Weird. Literally just charged it overnight and tried again this morning after my Timely Alarm went off
Now that's weird.
Same
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We had a post about this when the Z5 came out. I and a few others had the same problem and it rectified itself over night.
Mine has been fine for ages, I've just flashed new generic software for the UK and the problem is back again. I'm hoping it will sort itself out like it did last time. Its definitely software and not hardware related
Under audio settings enable Dynamic Normalizer ,that fixed the issue for me.
LadFromWales85 said:
I have noticed that the bottom speaker on my Z5 premium is quieter than the top one. I have tried using landscape, the left/top speaker is always louder.
When starting speaker phone, which produces audio out of the bottom speaker, it is louder briefly before returning to a lower volume. I also notice this when starting music after the phone has been quiet for a while. The bottom speaker starts of loud then it sounds as though it fades to a lower level.
A method to reproduce the bug: Enter the service menu by entering *#*#7378423#*#* into the dialer, selecting "Service tests" and then the "Stereo speaker Right" test. You may find that it begins louder then fades quieter soon after the test begins. If not, play the "Earphone" test and then repeat the Stereo speaker Right test, and you should find that it begins louder than before, before fading quieter as soon as the test begins playing
Anyone else?
EDIT: a more foolproof method, start playing music in Google Play Music or your music player of choice, go into the above service menu and play the earphone test. As soon as the earphone test finishes and your music resumes, it'll be clearly louder in both speakers before the bottom/right speaker fades quieter again.
Hopefully sony fix this quickly!
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Sure does, mine is so low I thought the bottom wasn't on. I'm very disappointed with battery, stereo speakers, and heating!
samsmalls said:
Sure does, mine is so low I thought the bottom wasn't on. I'm very disappointed with battery, stereo speakers, and heating!
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After reading your comment and a few others I am very concerned now about my Z5P, It is being delivered tomorrow and I would have thought that with such a big battery running in 1080p most of the time the battery life should be great. Also heat issues sound concerning aswell as the speaker issue
All phones for me are hopeless this year
RCJ89 said:
After reading your comment and a few others I am very concerned now about my Z5P, It is being delivered tomorrow and I would have thought that with such a big battery running in 1080p most of the time the battery life should be great. Also heat issues sound concerning aswell as the speaker issue
All phones for me are hopeless this year
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Don't worry, your Z5P will kick ass...the heat issues are probably least of a concern with this phone compared to other 810 phones...and quite honestly, you should WANT the phone to run in 1080p outside of viewing pictures and videos... There is absolutely nothing to be gained by having 4k on all the time...but if that is something you want, it can easily be achieved by changing the DPI...no root or bootloader unlock is required... Being a Nexus 6P owner, I can honestly say the Sony is still better even running 5.1.1
RCJ89 said:
After reading your comment and a few others I am very concerned now about my Z5P, It is being delivered tomorrow and I would have thought that with such a big battery running in 1080p most of the time the battery life should be great. Also heat issues sound concerning aswell as the speaker issue
All phones for me are hopeless this year
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Yea the battery is a little better today, but still not ideal for its size. On a bright note although it's a heat sink the performance is OUTSTANDING!!! no matter how hot it gets, I haven't noticed any decrease in performance. I also haven't noticed the "over heat" process running in the background yet. This was a common site on my z ultra!
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Don't worry, your Z5P will kick ass...the heat issues are probably least of a concern with this phone compared to other 810 phones...and quite honestly, you should WANT the phone to run in 1080p outside of viewing pictures and videos... There is absolutely nothing to be gained by having 4k on all the time...but if that is something you want, it can easily be achieved by changing the DPI...no root or bootloader unlock is required... Being a Nexus 6P owner, I can honestly say the Sony is still better even running 5.1.1
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Thanks I am not concerned about 4K infact thats not even the reason why I am getting this, I wanted a bigger screen than the z5 and bigger battery. I am glad its 1080p most of the time. that is a good thing infact I wish it was just 1080p.
My concerns are the battery life as if its running 1080p the battery life should be great ith a 3430 mah cell
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samsmalls said:
Yea the battery is a little better today, but still not ideal for its size. On a bright note although it's a heat sink the performance is OUTSTANDING!!! no matter how hot it gets, I haven't noticed any decrease in performance. I also haven't noticed the "over heat" process running in the background yet. This was a common site on my z ultra!
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See that still not ideal for its size is concerning tbh.
So I don't have a speaker issue as such but the speakers on this phone are not very loud and tbh, I am tired of this whole stereo speaker stuff I don't buy into it, before anyone mentions that the phone is water proof/resistant. I don't buy it on HTCs or the Nexus 6P either. Imo the bottom mounted single speaker on my GS6 and IP6S sound better, fuller & louder.
miki8856 said:
Under audio settings enable Dynamic Normalizer ,that fixed the issue for me.
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I know that this is an old thread but that's what the search feature is for.
This fixed my louder top speaker issue and has had the added bonus of increasing the volume of YouTube too. Thank you.
SOLVED!!
I have solved it
First step, empty the media volume bar, then restart your phone
Second step, turn your phone on, and play music with no volume, then increase it gently.
Voila!! Your bottom speaker now has equal volume with top speaker
Problem persisting even after a phone replacement
LadFromWales85 said:
I have noticed that the bottom speaker on my Z5 premium is quieter than the top one. I have tried using landscape, the left/top speaker is always louder.
When starting speaker phone, which produces audio out of the bottom speaker, it is louder briefly before returning to a lower volume. I also notice this when starting music after the phone has been quiet for a while. The bottom speaker starts of loud then it sounds as though it fades to a lower level.
A method to reproduce the bug: Enter the service menu by entering *#*#7378423#*#* into the dialer, selecting "Service tests" and then the "Stereo speaker Right" test. You may find that it begins louder then fades quieter soon after the test begins. If not, play the "Earphone" test and then repeat the Stereo speaker Right test, and you should find that it begins louder than before, before fading quieter as soon as the test begins playing
Anyone else?
EDIT: a more foolproof method, start playing music in Google Play Music or your music player of choice, go into the above service menu and play the earphone test. As soon as the earphone test finishes and your music resumes, it'll be clearly louder in both speakers before the bottom/right speaker fades quieter again.
Hopefully, sony fix this quickly!
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Does your speaker work fine now? I had mine stopped working and got a replacement from the company. But after 40 days the problem is back again. There is a 7db difference in the loudness of both the speakers. My original phone used to do the same. Loud for a moment but then quite at the end. But gradually the bottom speaker lost all of its sounds and I wasn't able to use the loudspeaker feature while calling and the company swapped it for me, probably with a refurbished model. Respond to me and help me out or I'll be damned after the warranty period expires.
miki8856 said:
Under audio settings enable Dynamic Normalizer ,that fixed the issue for me.
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this fix my prb too. thanks alot
Has anyone else had speaker issues with the Pixel XL??? when full vol there is a LOT of speaker crackle/popping...esp when running App perfect piano, when i lower vol crackle popping stops
No issue here
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wow
Yes it does, ALOT!
Just move your finger from one side to another on the screen using the perfect piano app.
mav42 said:
Has anyone else had speaker issues with the Pixel XL??? when full vol there is a LOT of speaker crackle/popping...esp when running App perfect piano, when i lower vol crackle popping stops
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Mine doesnt
Yep very poppy speaker at near full volume, sou D's like the membrane is cheap.
Not impressed with it playing music or videos yet, most of the time I use BT audio I'm my car anyway.
for the price i would have thought the speaker would have been better quality, which my note 7 had, on the plus side the Pixel XL wont spontaneously combust
The headphone/earpiece speaker is made of cloth, not aluminum or plastic mesh.
No issues here. Played about a dozen songs from Google music on full volume with no distortion. Surprised how full sounding the speaker is.
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If it plays ring tones and basic YouTube audio I'm good. I never run it at full volume. When I listen to music it's over Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth connected Klipsch Gig speaker.
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Audio coming out of the speakers on mine sound awful and that's at less than half volume. Apps have a crackle to them and you tube videos as well. Dunno if I should request replacement or not
My xl speaker sounds better than my old note 4and Nexus 5x. So much so, that it could substitute for a cheap Bluetooth speaker. Watching a video on 6p sounds better as it's stereo and has good treble, but in general the pixel is louder and much more fuller. It makes the 6p sound tinny.
The issue I was speaking about almost seems like the phone is struggling to load the audio in sync with any video or animations going on in a app. You would say it's not powerful enough to do anything other than be a phone. I've already called and requested a replacement phone, should be here early next week then I will have two XL's in hand to see if I'm fact it's the phones speaker or if it's a software issue.
Projectdwnshft said:
The issue I was speaking about almost seems like the phone is struggling to load the audio in sync with any video or animations going on in a app. You would say it's not powerful enough to do anything other than be a phone. I've already called and requested a replacement phone, should be here early next week then I will have two XL's in hand to see if I'm fact it's the phones speaker or if it's a software issue.
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I have noticed the same with YouTube. Probably software related as it does work well after a fresh reboot.
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elreydenj said:
I have noticed the same with YouTube. Probably software related as it does work well after a fresh reboot.
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Updated YouTube to the most recent version on Apk Mirror and I haven't noticed it again.
elreydenj said:
I have noticed the same with YouTube. Probably software related as it does work well after a fresh reboot.
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Updated YouTube to the most recent version on Apk Mirror and I haven't noticed it again.
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that changed nothing on my end, i tested it by watching the Logan trailer, then downloaded the latest apk for youtube and you still hear audio struggle/pop/crackle noise
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that changed nothing on my end, i tested it by watching the Logan trailer, then downloaded the latest apk for youtube and you still hear audio struggle/pop/crackle noise
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I'm not talking about crackle or noise. Just seemed to help with voice and video synchronization.
mav42 said:
Has anyone else had speaker issues with the Pixel XL??? when full vol there is a LOT of speaker crackle/popping...esp when running App perfect piano, when i lower vol crackle popping stops
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I haven't had any issues with crackling until 20 mins ago. Watching a YouTube video and about 5 seconds in it started. It was at max volume and now I have to reduce it 2 clicks down to go away. I'm going to call for a replacement tomorrow. Once it starts the speaker must be replaced.
No problems here. It's actually louder and clearer than the speakers on my 6P. Which already has a bad emmc chip after only 10 months. All I care about is notifications though and this phone plays them very loud. :good:
Mine is not experiencing this issue. I've tried the reproduction with the piano app you have mentioned and I do not hear static or poping noises. I will admit I wish the speaker was louder, but I believe this was by design, and does not represent a production quality issue.
nikitis said:
Mine is not experiencing this issue. I've tried the reproduction with the piano app you have mentioned and I do not hear static or poping noises. I will admit I wish the speaker was louder, but I believe this was by design, and does not represent a production quality issue.
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Interesting as i get popping on full volume running that app but it stops if Iower the volume 2 notches
speedtriple675 said:
I haven't had any issues with crackling until 20 mins ago. Watching a YouTube video and about 5 seconds in it started. It was at max volume and now I have to reduce it 2 clicks down to go away. I'm going to call for a replacement tomorrow. Once it starts the speaker must be replaced.
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I'm in the same boat as you. Did you get your replacement order in? My speaker just started cracking and when I contacted support through the phone they sent me a list of software fixes which of course didn't do squat.
I don't remember this with Android 12 but on 13 (October build) I'm getting a crackling sound in videos, either at the start or while skipping around the vid. With Adaptive Sound turned off it's pretty much completely gone.
Don't mind this stupid vid but can anyone confirm the same? Just quickly skip around and please tell me if everytime the sound starts back up if you get that annoying cracking for a second.
Edit: Linking to the vid directly here the sound is slightly "muted" and you can't really tell... If you can just pick one of the first vids. Male Karen Destroyed By Salesman and play the clip through Chrome/YouTube that should work.
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No crackling on my end think your speaker may be faulty I tried adaptive sound on and off
liggerz87 said:
No crackling on my end think your speaker may be faulty I tried adaptive sound on and off
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Pretty sure I never got this on 12 and if it was the speaker I don't know why it would go away with Adaptive Sound off
Guys I just came into work and my friend who has a regular Pixel 6 has the exact same issue with the exact same video. We turned off his Adaptive Sound and while it wasn't 100% fixed it was 80% better.
Can other please confirm. I'm talking about moving the slider around on the video and everytime it starts to play again there is a crackle
Hand76 said:
Guys I just came into work and my friend who has a regular Pixel 6 has the exact same issue with the exact same video. We turned off his Adaptive Sound and while it wasn't 100% fixed it was 80% better.
Can other please confirm. I'm talking about moving the slider around on the video and everytime it starts to play again there is a crackle
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Not p6p, but I also noticed the popping/crackling in audios when they are played/paused/tap'd to seek. This also happens on roms such as pixel experience. With adaptive sound turned off, so does the noise. I have also adressed the issue, but no one seems to care/mind. I thought I was the only one being this nitpicky.
Device: 4a5G (Bramble)
Build number: TQ1A.221205.011 (December patch)
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Not p6p, but I also noticed the popping/crackling in audios when they are played/paused/tap'd to seek. This also happens on roms such as pixel experience. With adaptive sound turned off, so does the noise. I have also adressed the issue, but no one seems to care/mind. I thought I was the only one being this nitpicky.
Device: 4a5G (Bramble)
Build number: TQ1A.221205.011 (December patch)
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I just tried on my older P6 Pro/Android 12. And turns out same thing. I still think turning off Adaptive Audio makes the sound crack much less. Might still be a little pop.
I used that phone for 6 months and never noticed but once you notice it, you can't not notice it lol
Hand76 said:
I just tried on my older P6 Pro/Android 12. And turns out same thing. I still think turning off Adaptive Audio makes the sound crack much less. Might still be a little pop.
I used that phone for 6 months and never noticed but once you notice it, you can't not notice it lol
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It actually started ever since the existence of that feature. Quite a turn off.