Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone has a suggestion for me wrt to audio problems with my wife's Sprint Galaxy S3.
On a fully stock up to date S3, about 3 days ago all sound stopped working, this includes alarms, answer calls, key press sounds, playing music. However after a reboot, it would start working again for 6 hours or so, and then quit again. I assumed this was a software issue of some sort. I have an older rooted phone which I love and have had for years, I suggested that we finally root her S3, so she could get all those benefits plus fix whatever little software problem this was.
The rooting process when fine, and the phone now has CWM and CM 10.1.2 (Android 4.2.2). However the audio issue is still there and in fact a reboot no longer fixes the issue.
I have tried pluggin in the ear buds w/ built in mic, and those too fail to work. I also have paired various bluetooh devices like mini boom boxes etc.. they all pair fine however there is no audio output from them. No audio in the dial pad when hitting the numbers. When trying to play music the DSP Manager will crash, and then the music app crashes (tried Apollo and Google music). If I go to the sound recorder and hit record, it pops up with "Internal application error.".
So it seems all audio (speaker, mic, bluetooth, and headset) is broken which again makes me think software, but even after rooting and installing a new rom like Cyanogenmod the issue is here.
Any thoughts on what else I can try? Any firmware updates that I could apply specific to audio issues like this, or perhaps it is some sort of hardware issue that is preventing the software drivers from behaving properly?
thanks,
fishtek
I would Odin back to complete stock and see if the issue still arises. If it does then it could be hardware related.
Same problem
metalfan78 said:
I would Odin back to complete stock and see if the issue still arises. If it does then it could be hardware related.
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I have that sane issue and nothing I do seems to work.
hi. I have done so many tests so far so I know what I'm saying.
most used ROMs for N7100 are heavly unstable with bluetooth.
effects are various, from stuttering in a2dp with BT headset to bad reconnecting to low power devices (example smartbands) etc.
again, to connect to some special device I need to reboot many times, for example some kind of internet things.
at the moment the ONLY rom, beside stock, that has a PERFECT manage of bluetooth is:
[OK] ---- [ROM][5.1.1][Haxynox] AOSP for n7100
and roms I tested that has not:
[NOT] ---- [ROM][5.1.1] 12.11.2015 Cyanogenmod 12.1 N7100
[NOT] ---- [ROM][6.0.1] Cyanogenmod 13.0 N7100 Build 8
[NOT] ---- Paranoid Android for Note II(GT-N7100)
[NOT] ---- [ROM][5.1.1_r24][Official][Nightlies]Exodus Android for Samsung note II
[NOT] ---- [ROM][5.1.1][Lollipop][Official][Nightlies] NamelessROM 2.1
[NOT] ---- [ROM] CyanoBiz - CM-13.0 - Doze enable - n7100 / Galaxy Notes2
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how to test:
there are many methods to test bad handling of bluetooth, most important test with daily use, but to prevent headache you can do in this way.
- pair any bluetooth headset or car free-hand kit.
- play some music to that device
- meantime go to bluetooth option and search for new devices
- if music stutters that rom is affected with bt issues, if not rom will never hurt you and your devices.
so: why I don't stay with Haxynox?
I would but that rom is
a little unstable.
vivavoice volume doesn't work.
bt file transfer crashes.
sometime reboots.
doesn't handle >16GB sd card.
doesn't handle movetosd.
developer is working on CM13 and left this.
please feedback here to have stable bluetooth back!
8rnity said:
hi. I have done so many tests so far so I know what I'm saying.
most used ROMs for N7100 are heavly unstable with bluetooth.
effects are various, from stuttering in a2dp with BT headset to bad reconnecting to low power devices (example smartbands) etc.
again, to connect to some special device I need to reboot many times, for example some kind of internet things.
at the moment the ONLY rom, beside stock, that has a PERFECT manage of bluetooth is:
[OK] ---- [ROM][5.1.1][Haxynox] AOSP for n7100
and roms I tested that has not:
[NOT] ---- [ROM][5.1.1] 12.11.2015 Cyanogenmod 12.1 N7100
[NOT] ---- [ROM][6.0.1] Cyanogenmod 13.0 N7100 Build 8
[NOT] ---- Paranoid Android for Note II(GT-N7100)
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how to test:
there are many methods to test bad handling of bluetooth, most important test with daily use, but to prevent headache you can do in this way.
- pair any bluetooth headset or car free-hand kit.
- play some music to that device
- meantime go to bluetooth option and search for new devices
- if music stutters that rom is affected with bt issues, if not rom will never hurt you and your devices.
so: why I don't stay with Haxynox?
I would but that rom is
a little unstable.
vivavoice volume doesn't work.
bt file transfer crashes.
sometime reboots.
doesn't handle >16GB sd card.
doesn't handle movetosd.
developer is working on CM13 and left this.
please feedback here to have stable bluetooth back!
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On RR Lollipop I've had bt stuttering
on dr.ketan kitkat bt was very good
on CM 13 build 7 bt works just fine: tested on mazda infotainment, bt jack adapter, JBL speaker, laptop, pairing with other phone also ok and recently with SmartWatch 3, so I think it's related to hardware if you can't get it to work
thank you for reply. sorry but I don't think is hardware related.
I read tons of thread where n7100 owners wait for a build with decent bluetooth manager. most are still searching for. I was lucky as I found at least haynox build.
so I decided to share this.
did you test playing music through bt speakers and while listen music going to 'searching for bt device' screen?
8rnity said:
thank you for reply. sorry but I don't think is hardware related.
I read tons of thread where n7100 owners wait for a build with decent bluetooth manager. most are still searching for. I was lucky as I found at least haynox build.
so I decided to share this.
did you test playing music through bt speakers and while listen music going to 'searching for bt device' screen?
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no, I think when it's paired with device and sound plays well, so there is no need to go there, but I#ll check it this evening
yaro666 said:
I'll check it this evening
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thank you. this may be useful for me.
tested:
[ROM][5.1.1_r24][Official][Nightlies]Exodus Android for Samsung note II
[ROM][5.1.1][Lollipop][Official][Nightlies] NamelessROM 2.1
both have bt issues
yep, I had to go back to stock.. my sony smartwatch 3 was unusable.... I don't like to put my money on trash...
[ROM][5.1.1] 12.11.2015 Cyanogenmod 12.1 N7100
[ROM][6.0.1] Cyanogenmod 13.0 N7100 Build 8
Have problems with bluetooth calls (Static, robot voice), Music player is fine
As I added more bt devices it started to stutter rarely. I noticed that it only stutters when bt is searching, although it's connected.
CM13 build 7.
I believe it's related to data flow, it just can't send/receive that much data simultaneously
ok, after tried so many roms I can say that if you have that stutter bluetooth is less stabile than ideal. can be that you have devices where is less evident. but it's not the way to be:
if you can nandroid backup your note2 and try haynox build. you'll nave stable BT and in test never stutters. in fact there's no way to make it stutter with this ROM. but as said there are other issues..
less than ideal.
[ROM] CyanoBiz - CM-13.0 - Doze enable - n7100 / Galaxy Notes2
my hope for BT was fix by P.A.N. from i9305 github, but NO, it doesn't work well.
waiting for AOSP from same developer
Any news about this?
CM Roms were always weak about bluetooth stream. I have a 6p now and it's happening. On Pure Nexus I'm fine but would love to stay CM
after many devices and settings I came into conclusion, that bluetooth problem is related to android wear app. When I had paired SW3 and allowed Note2 to constantly search for my watch it stutters often, but after uninstalling all that crap, Note don't search for other devices when connected to 1 device and sound doesn't stutter, not even once.
I'm using CM13 build 10
Umm I posted some stuff in Ivan's build 10 rom thread. If you switch network to 2G instead of 3G, bluetooth calling works once again. I tested this about 20 times afterwards and it worked everytime. It even works with traffalguar square's rom.
Hope it helps.
[ROM][6.0.1][v6.18][Beanstalk][OFFICIAL][Great Experience][DU-Features][19.06.16]
This rom have bt issue too.
Still no solution ?
I found a good ROM
I've been struggling with BT Handsfree issue for a very long time. I almost bought a new phone recently, because of this issue. I drive a lot and I really need that function. Samsung original stock rom is so bloated and ugly that it was not an option. Unfortunately non of the CM and AOSP ROMS have fully working BT audio.
I found a solution: [ROM][GT-N7100][TW 4.4.4] Eclipse By AC version 9
It is a stock based ROM with TouchWiz UI. I don't like Samsung interface but this one is really debloated and very pleasant. I think I will get used to it. It's super stable and very fast. I moved to it a few days ago, and my Plantronics M70 headset is finally working like a charm. Just remember to make a full phone wipe before install (including data partition). I had some issues with that.
Hello, me again...
So I stumbled upon a bug in majority of ROMS, and I wondered if this is fixed or not, because I have been trying to fix this issue for almost 2 days.
So the problem is that, on some (majority) custom ROMS, microphone is not working. When I record a sound - no reaction, and when I record video, there is only static (white) noise - and nothing else.
This is not a hardware issue, for I installed stock firmware, and it's working there. There are also some ROMS, on which the mic was working( but I forgot which one it was).
Is there anything for me to try? This problem is annyoing, because i want atleast 4.0.4 or 4.1 rom, and use my phone as camera, but it ain't working.
P.S Currently I'm on XperiaPlay Z Final Ultimate Edition and it's not working.
UPDATE: I tried different Camera APP, and it doesn't work either.
The only thing i noticed is, that when i go to the service menu, and test the First MIC - it works. When I test the Second Mic(Back Mic) it doesn't work, and makes the static noise.
So I guess there's a problem with the back mic drivers or something ?
UPDATE2 : So, yesterday I tried bunch of roms and even tried CM 13.0 - The sound was recording in camera (despite that I had to install open camera to even get to the camera because of FC). Then I tried one of the 4pda forum ROMS - 4PDA-XPlay-Gamer-Ultra (though it is ICS) and the microphone works fine. What could be the cause ?
I have an external USB audio device - a Roland UA-101 - that worked GREAT with Android 7.X (and older versions, too*), but is completely unusable in 8.X Since the 8.0 and 8.1 updates it doesn't work if I plug it in while the phone is on. I have to plug it in, then reboot my device (Pixel XL, of course) to get audio to correctly route to the UA-101. This does get audio, but the resulting audio sounds terrible. It sounds metallic and harsh, like Android is doing some kind of misguided samplerate or depth (16/24) conversion and sending the wrong rate/depth audio to the external device.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is this likely to be fixed? Is there some low level configuration I can change, perhaps in the build.prop or something, if I root my phone?
It's definitely not a problem with my device, since I use it routinely with my laptop. This is definitely a problem with Android. Oddly, my USB MIDI-only devices seem to function well enough.
*) The underlying Linux kernel has had a driver for this device for a long time, like 10+ years. It works on desktop Linux very well.
Sailfish OS 4.5.0.18 for Fairphone 4Sailfish OS is a mobile operating system and is designed to be fast and customizable. One of the most significant advantages of Sailfish OS is it’s focus on privacy and security.
IntroThis port is for the Fairphone 4 based on Sailfish OS 4.5.0.18. This port is created by five dutch students as college assignment.
SourceAll the source code can be found on our Github Origanization.
GPL compliance:
Kernel: android_kernel_fairphone_sm7225
Android Base: android_device_fairphone_FP4
FunctionalitiesWorks:
Camera
Wi-Fi
Telephony*
Audio (Record and Playback)
Sensors
GPS
NFC
Bluetooth
Fingerprint
Does not work:
Mobile Data (4G/5G)**
*There is a known issue involving the earpiece microphone. See: Earpiece microphone bug
**This may be fixed with an update to Sailfish OS 4.5.0.19. See: Mobile network does not work
Known IssuesCurrent limit reached with speaker
If the volume is set to 100% and you play a loud audio, there is a current peak where it reaches its limit and the Fairphone will crash. You then need to simply boot, and everything will work again. (This is replicable when playing the yolla remix ringtone at 100% volume)
Earpiece microphone bug
When you’re on a phone call. The earpiece microphone does not work. To fix this, toggle speaker mode on and off. Afterwards it works like normal. (THIS IS NEEDED FOR EVERY PHONE CALL)
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SailfishOS 4.5.0.18 ROM: zip
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Must follow flashing manual for this device.
You can only flash this build over stock OS. No other android bases are supported.
For recovery you must flash the TWRP recovery image.
dimac4455 said:
Sailfish OS 4.5.0.18 for Fairphone 4Sailfish OS is a mobile operating system and is designed to be fast and customizable. One of the most significant advantages of Sailfish OS is it’s focus on privacy and security.
IntroThis port is for the Fairphone 4 based on Sailfish OS 4.5.0.18. This port is created by five dutch students as college assignment.
SourceAll the source code can be found on our Github Origanization.
GPL compliance:
Kernel: android_kernel_fairphone_sm7225
Android Base: android_device_fairphone_FP4
FunctionalitiesWorks:
Camera
Wi-Fi
Telephony*
Audio (Record and Playback)
Sensors
GPS
NFC
Bluetooth
Fingerprint
Does not work:
Mobile Data (4G/5G)**
*There is a known issue involving the earpiece microphone. See: Earpiece microphone bug
**This may be fixed with an update to Sailfish OS 4.5.0.19. See: Mobile network does not work
Known IssuesCurrent limit reached with speaker
If the volume is set to 100% and you play a loud audio, there is a current peak where it reaches its limit and the Fairphone will crash. You then need to simply boot, and everything will work again. (This is replicable when playing the yolla remix ringtone at 100% volume)
Earpiece microphone bug
When you’re on a phone call. The earpiece microphone does not work. To fix this, toggle speaker mode on and off. Afterwards it works like normal. (THIS IS NEEDED FOR EVERY PHONE CALL)
…
Continue reading here
Downloads
Note:
Must follow flashing manual for this device.
You can only flash this build over stock OS. No other android bases are supported.
For recovery you must flash the TWRP recovery image.
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Great news! When you fix the network bug, I will test it
Btw: Thanks for developing another custom ROM for our FP4!