The other day, I was given the challenge of rooting and reflashing a friends phone as the stock rom from Bell seems to get really laggy, AND he wasn't that happy with the aesthetics. So off to work I go.
I managed to get the phone rooted, backed up apps and data with Titanium Backup, and installed Firefly 3.0. However, this seems to have disabled or broken the phones ear speaker.
I installed Firefly 3.0 on my phone (Captivate via Rogers) a few months ago and everything worked flawlessly. However, on this Bell Vibrant i9000, the only fault seems to be the ear speaker seems to not work. I don't have the phone in my possession, nor will I ever again (Guy is moving out of province) so I'll have to walk him through either fixing/patching, or putting the original stock rom on it.
This site was helpful with bringing up possible threads, and from what I read, none seem to be useful. The owner of the phone said he's checked the volume while in call, the mic works and he can hear when using the big speaker, but the ear piece doesn't seem to want to work.
What details I have from the phone after upgrading:
Pda: 186uxjl1
Phone: I9000ugjk4
Csc: i897rwcjl1
Build info: 2011.02
The only difference between his phone and my phone is the PDA field.
What other information can I put out here that'll help me figure this out?
Since he has Firefly installed, and SGS Tools are installed by default, I can pull whatever stat I need.
I have the same issue with the handset speaker. After flash with a new ROM, the handset speaker's volume is so low that you can't hear it.
Did you ever find a solution?
Not exactly, no. We reflashed the phone back to stock rom and the phone started to work. Apparently its a driver issue of some sort.
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if i have the headphones inserted into my phone and i recieve a text message all the audio from the phone shuts down until i reboot. no more music, notificaations, alarms, ringers, etc. i am runnning cm 4.04 right now. but it has happened with 4.10.1 nd 4.11.1.1 too. can anyone help me?
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if i have the headphones inserted into my phone and i recieve a text message all the audio from the phone shuts down until i reboot. no more music, notificaations, alarms, ringers, etc. i am runnning cm 4.04 right now. but it has happened with 4.10.1 nd 4.11.1.1 too. can anyone help me?
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What radio do you have installed?
im not sure which one is the radio but the
baseband version is 62.33.20.08u_1.22.12.29
and the kernel version is 2.6.29.6-cm4
Radio = baseband ;-)
1.22.12.29 is the radio for 1.1, not 1.5/1.6. I wouldn't be surprised if your signal been been a bit flakey Download the new radio here. If you have cyanogen's recovery image, put it on the SD card as update.zip, boot in to recovery and press alt-s then home +back when it's done. DON'T press any other buttons or use the trackball.
Kernel version is....well the version of the linux kernel your phone is running. You won't really need to worry about this when posting the specs of your phone when asking for help, different ROMs use different kernels. ;-)
thank you that appears to have fixed the problem.
hey adrian, good to see that you are still helping out even after going tratior on us android folks for an iphone after the whole google c&d fiasco
No sound.
Ive had the new radio since its release and i get random reactions when plugging in my headphones.
One day it will work, the next day it wont. Yesterday i bought new headphones and all that morning it was functional until later on that afternoon. I've tried different HTC adapters and its a no-go. I know its not a short in the wires because they all work fine on my girls G1 running Herver's 1.0.
When i plug it in i can hear inside that its trying to make a connection but no icon in the notification bar. Ive got my HTC_IME set to audio clicks but i only hear distortion.
Im still running CM4.0.4.
Bare with me here guys. Im no stranger to the search functions, and days of reading.
I started with cyan, went through many builds, eventually noticed my sound wasent as strong as some other peoples phones, So i did got with that free audiohack, v2 only i believe.
So that helped, life was fine.
Last week, I nandroid backup my fone working phone.
Installed eugenes eclair build, nandroided that
Installed sensehero, nandroid'd that.
So in all of that swappen around, I went back to my nandroid of a working cyan 4.1.5 to see all my lil things were MIA, found out that was on the EXT part of the SDcard, no biggie.
So i keep using my phone like that, weird lil apps mismatched and not working, saying i have files installed that i dont [that were from a different ROM on my phone]. I deal with that for a day or so, then finally decide to format my SD card, repartition it, install the regular HTC OTA rom, then cyan as usual, my phone worked fine again, i do everything its fine. Installed the free-audiohack, to my knowledge doing everything right, and my phone was loud, and running great.
Then all of a sudden, I get phone calls where my actual earpeice would be regular volume for a second, like split second, just enough to tell it WAS loud, then go to a really really low sound.
It drove me nuts, i tryed everything over again, and now im at the point where my actual ear-speaker makes no sounds, at all. Speaker phone works fine, but nothing for the actual ear piece.
Anyone? Anything? Please?
If someone can help me from buying a new phone, Ill donate funds.
Sorry for the long explanation, just trying to be thorough. Flame me.
um...from an enthusiasts perspective, i would try starting from scratch (backup your NANDroids on your pc) then try going back to stock and re-rooting. It's worked for me in the past with degrading hardware issues. If it doesn't work, your g1's speaker is effed and you need to either replace it, or even easier, buy an additional g1 (craigslist, ebay etc.). You can find a replacement for 100 u.s. dollars quite easisly
My earpiece isn't working either, I'm not sure how it happened this time. It has happenes before, and I had to go back to stock, re root and re flash everything. But this time is not working :-S I don't know what to do... I'll probably try it again, but this doesn't make me very happy...
I have a G1 running stock 1.6, and this just happened randomly. One day I can hear everything out of the back speaker such as notifications and music, and the next, nothing... I need to know if I need to replace the speaker, or if re-flashing my device would hopefully fix this. It still vibrates for the notifications and I get the LED flashes, I just don't hear anything. And all the volumes are all the way up. Also, if I do factory reset from the settings, would it go back to stock 1.6, or would it go to 1.1?
If you're running stock, chances are your speaker just went out. I don't think they're replaceable without replacing the whole motherboard. I actually tried to Google this for a friend and all my efforts yielded no fruit other than motherboard swapping. It's probably easier to just buy a new G1 or upgrade with T-Mobile or service provider. You can also check to see if you have warranty with T-Mobile or your service provider.
Edit: No, a factory reset will not downgrade Android. It will erase all apps and set all settings back to factory default.
Also, Android version tree is as such:
1.5 - Cupcacke
1.6 - Donut
2.1 - Eclair
2.2 - Froyo
3.0 - Gingerbread (unreleased)
Well, the thing is, I haven't been with T-Mobile in over a year cuz I owe them $400, but I still use it for everything else through my wifi. I've had it since Feb. '08. And I know what the versions are, but when the G1 first came out, it had 1.1 and I'm pretty sure it doesn't have a "code name" like the other releases. I mentioned it cuz when I've rooted my device, I had to go to 1.1 temporarily. Also, I took the back off my G1 (the one you have to screw off) and the speaker is right there, so I think it is replaceable without replacing motherboard. And I found out about the factory reset, I went and did it, but I forgot that I need to connect with my Google account so I have to wait for my brother to get here so I can use his SIM card.
I have no speakerphone sound on my captivate. No 3g noise on boot, no speakerphone, no pandora, youtube, or ringtones... The phone will vibrate, and play music out of the headphone jack, or while in a call, but not in speakerphone.
This started while i was running Cog v5.5, but I did have sound initially in 5.5.
I am now running 8.1 and the same thing is happening.
I posted in that thread and 10+ pages later, didn't get a response.
I'm wondering if there is just a setting I missed, or if i need to do more of a factory reset when i install beta 9 tonight. by more of a factory reset, when i upgraded roms, my internal memory card still had all of its data on it from the previous installation.
Please help
Don't know if you saw my respose in the other thread.
I had this same issue recently. The fix for me was to take the back cover off and gently press the speaker back into the phone. Apparently it was just the slightest bit loose. Hopefully that is all that is wrong for you as well. I too did a system wipe an re-install for this issue, but the speaker being loose was the problem.
tried that, and same thing. If i cant figure it out soon, I may just restore it to stock, and trade it in with att
kwhee07 said:
tried that, and same thing. If i cant figure it out soon, I may just restore it to stock, and trade it in with att
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My first one did this after about 2 weeks. I took it to AT&T and they swapped it out for a brand new one.
I hope thats not the case, but if I have to, it should be pretty easy to get back to stock config
speaker broken
my speaker is also not working properly. Works intermittently, requires lots of real hard pressing down on speaker face to get it to go, etc. it is not loose, so i think this could be something in the software of the phone....I am stock all the way, 2.1 and not updated. I am also beyond 90 days on my phone.....any ideas?
W
Wow, I had the exact same issue come up, and pressing on the speaker actually fixed it. Three cheers for percussive maintenance.
Hi Everyone,
I've searched through the i9000 section and have not found a solution to my problem.
I have a problem with my rear speaker on my i9000 after flashing to the stock XXJVU 2.3.6 rom using Odin. I have sound through the headphones, and the front speaker but no sound through the rear speaker (i.e. I cannot hear the phone ring).
Prior to the flash I was running a cooked rom (from Rom Kitchen) JS8 (2.2.1) with the speedmod k13c kernel with the lagfix enabled. This was working fine and the speaker was working correctly prior to the flash.
Before I flashed I attempted to disable the lagfix through CWM, however, towards the end of the lagfix the phone got stuck during the testing proportion after converting everything back to RFS. When disabling the lagfix I had forgotten if the /system was converted to ext4, and I did not convert that back to RFS (to my mistake the /system was most likely still ext4), but converted the rest back to RFS.
After a long time I took out the battery and restarted the phone. The phone booted into the rom fine, however, all the settings had been reset (just like when you factory reset the phone). I assume the reason was that it did not restore the backup of my settings when it got stuck during the disabling of the lagfix. I do not remember if I had sound when I booted back into the rom.
I then turned off my phone and flashed the XXJVU stock rom via Odin (pda/modem/csc/pit with re-partition selected), and then cleared all the caches and factory reset before and after installing the Semaphore 2.5.0 kernel. Both of the flashing processes completed without any error. When I did boot into the new rom I realised that I no longer had any sound, however everything else seems to be operating fine.
List of things I have tried to fix this issue:
Factory reset (both through the menus and *2767*3855#)
Wiped and factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache many times
Tested the speaker through *#0673# (Audio Test Mode) and get no sound
Tested the speaker through *#0283# (Audio Loopback Control) and get no sound
Taking the back cover off the phone and pressing the speaker module whilst playing music to see if it was a loose connection
Flashed the firmware back to two stock roms from my carrier (2.2 and 2.3.3 version from Optus) still no sound (everything else worked fine)
Flashed the XWJW1 stock firmware and still no sound
Tried inserting and removing headphone plug into the jack multiple times. In case there was an issue with the phone thinking there were headphones still plugged in.
Turned on "logger" in Semaphore kernel and using alogcat to see if there were any errors related to the rear speaker (nothing I could see)
I am now thinking it could be a hardware issue, however, it just seems too coincidental that the rear speaker breaks whilst I am flashing a new rom on the phone. Might have to open it up and have a look at the speaker module more closely.
Any ideas anyone?
For those who find it tldr
Summary:
Disabled lagfix on 2.2 rom process got stuck and battery had to be removed
Flashed new rom as phone still booted to XXJVU and noticed there was no sound in rear speaker
Tried many things to try to get phone sound working again but have run out of ideas
Thanks everyone!
Outcome:
I have bought a new speaker module and installed it and it WORKS!
Buy a new phone, bro
That is a best ideas ever)
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
kettont said:
Buy a new phone, bro
That is a best ideas ever)
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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haha I wish I could. Gotta wait for the SGS III to be released
Anyone have any ideas?
same problem
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Sounds very intresting.
I got the same problem after flashing Slim ICS 2.8 to 2.9.
Revert back with my Nandroid Backup to 2.8, that i done before flashing ,but still the same, Before everythings worked fine.
I also suspect Free Spirit Fm and the options in audio --> Method --> Galaxy S ALSA/ICS (DANGER) , but this option always wored fine since some month.
pimux said:
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Sounds very intresting.
I got the same problem after flashing Slim ICS 2.8 to 2.9.
Revert back with my Nandroid Backup to 2.8, that i done before flashing ,but still the same, Before everythings worked fine.
I also suspect Free Spirit Fm and the options in audio --> Method --> Galaxy S ALSA/ICS (DANGER) , but this option always wored fine since some month.
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Yes it is a very odd problem.
I have yet to open up the phone and check the connection of the rear speaker module. Everything is working fine except the rear speaker.
At least I now know I'm not the only person with this issue. What else have you tried to fix your problem? Tried some of the fixes that I have tried?
this is actually what I've done
revert back to Nandroid backup
Delete cache of some apps like Dsp manager and Spirit FM as i suspect it to broke my Rear Speakers (but maybe nothings releated)
Factory Reset and Wipe Everythings
Change Kernel to Glich V14
Now i also open up the phone and check the connection, everythings seem to be good
I'm now going to buy a new Rear Speaker and try to change it, maybe it's just a coincidence , But very strange .....
Yes, I find it hard to believe that my rear speaker stops working at the exact time that I'm flashing a new rom. I was going to buy a new speaker, but decided that I'll wait until I open it up and have a proper look. Just trying to find some motivation to go and do this, it has been about two weeks of trying and I've almost given up.
pimux said:
this is actually what I've done
revert back to Nandroid backup
Delete cache of some apps like Dsp manager and Spirit FM as i suspect it to broke my Rear Speakers (but maybe nothings releated)
Factory Reset and Wipe Everythings
Change Kernel to Glich V14
Now i also open up the phone and check the connection, everythings seem to be good
I'm now going to buy a new Rear Speaker and try to change it, maybe it's just a coincidence , But very strange .....
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Did you end up buying a new speaker and installing it? How did it go?
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Did you end up buying a new speaker and installing it? How did it go?
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Hi m1n1on,
That seems to be very crazy , but i got the speakers today, i place it on my phone and it Works
I start to thinks that it was a pure coincidence !!!
It cost me 7,50 $ shipping include with this seller on ebay -----> easyworldwidetrading and i got also the screwdriver with it. I bought it on 19th and receive it today so it takes 9 days.
Try it and let me know......
pimux said:
Hi m1n1on,
That seems to be very crazy , but i got the speakers today, i place it on my phone and it Works
I start to thinks that it was a pure coincidence !!!
It cost me 7,50 $ shipping include with this seller on ebay -----> easyworldwidetrading and i got also the screwdriver with it. I bought it on 19th and receive it today so it takes 9 days.
Try it and let me know......
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Wow awesome!
How is the quality of the speaker compared to the original? I'm debating if I pay more to buy a genuine rear speaker or just get a generic one.
How difficult was it to open up the phone and replace the speaker?
same issue but slightly different
Hey guys, I have the same issue with my i9000 after a fresh wipe and flashing the latest CM9 nightly build as of april 2nd ( update-cm-9-20120402-NIGHTLY-galaxysmtd-signed.zip ) and the rear speaker doesn't work for ringing or music playback, but I noticed it works for putting calls on speakerphone -- is this just me? Should I replace the speaker?
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Hey guys, I have the same issue with my i9000 after a fresh wipe and flashing the latest CM9 nightly build as of april 2nd ( update-cm-9-20120402-NIGHTLY-galaxysmtd-signed.zip ) and the rear speaker doesn't work for ringing or music playback, but I noticed it works for putting calls on speakerphone -- is this just me? Should I replace the speaker?
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If the speaker is working in some cases then you won't be in the same situation as us. Ours didn't work at all, no matter what situation.
Have you tried flashing it back to a stock rom?
edit: stupid question but you have checked the "Sound" settings > "Volume" > "Media volume" and "Incoming call volume"?
Same problem I got today when woke up in the morning, I wonder why didn't alarm ring today. Then I tried flashing ROMs etc etc. watching videos on the youtube, did google and find this post.
I think I will have to buy new speaker.
Any idea?
buddyforever said:
Same problem I got today when woke up in the morning, I wonder why didn't alarm ring today. Then I tried flashing ROMs etc etc. watching videos on the youtube, did google and find this post.
I think I will have to buy new speaker.
Any idea?
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G'day,
Have you tried the methods I tried in my first post?
Factory reset (both through the menus and *2767*3855#)
Wiped and factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache many times
Tested the speaker through *#0673# (Audio Test Mode) and get no sound
Tested the speaker through *#0283# (Audio Loopback Control) and get no sound
Taking the back cover off the phone and pressing the speaker module whilst playing music to see if it was a loose connection
Flashed the stock firmware.
Tried inserting and removing headphone plug into the jack multiple times. In case there was an issue with the phone thinking there were headphones still plugged in.
I'm still waiting for my replacement speaker in the post. I will update if this fixes the issue.
Good luck!
Do you get ANY sound from the rear-speaker? I have a similar issue (loss of audio after flashing new ROM) but it is the handset speaker. After some troubleshooting, I found that there it was still working but was ULTRA low volume. With a number of tweaks, you can just hear calls if the other person is yelling. With headphones/rear-speaker, very thing is fine.
My next troubleshooting step is to find a way to repartition the phone and reflash a stock ROM. That's about all I have left as I have tried all other options.
Zimzum
Just an update people.
Just installed the replacement speaker module... and it..... WORKS!!
flash an official ROM using Odin
I need some help here. My i9000 seems to work through the rear speaker ONLY??? During hands free calls the thing is MUCH louder when turned around and listening from the rear. All ringing, alarms, etc. seem to emanate from the rear speaker. Is it difficult to replace the front speaker? I have cm9 Nightlies flashed (up to date). It's been like this for a few months already.