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Disappointed with the incredible

So far have been very disappointed with my Incredible S. The phone is from Optus running:
Android 2.3.3
HTC sense 2.1
baseband: 20.2803.30.085AU_3805.04.03.15_M
Kernel: 2.6.35.9-g09f1d1f
Build number: 2.12.980.3 cl37872
I gave my wife my old HTC desire which is working better. Better sound, applications run better. I have had a few complaints from people who have called me that I sound like I am talking through a blanket (quiet). No issues with the Desire.
Talking Tom on the desire works great. On the Incredible S it has very bad lag and does not pick up that I am talking. Maybe once out of 10 times will it pick up that I am talking. This application is no big deal but it is an observation that for some reason my Incredible S is struggling compared to my Desire.
I have tried searching for some Gingerbread updates but have found nothing.
I bought the phone back home in Australia but am in Europe now so no way to return it. I will be back in Australia in about 7 months still within warranty so I am stuck with it for the time being.
Has anyone had similar experiences or are there any fixes out that maybe I have missed?
I have done a factory reset couple of days ago and no improvement was seen.
kind of sucks having an inferior product to my old HTC Desire which runs Froyo.

I forgot to mention that a couple of days ago I was speaking with someone and I could hear them but they could not hear me. Rang them back and same problem.
I have a feeling my microphone must be bad. I tried the voice recorder inbuilt in Gingerbread and the playback volume was pretty low when the volume was all the way up. Also the playback was not crystal clear and there was background noise.

Poor Call Quality and poor playback volume...
Exactly. You are right... I'm facing the same problem... 1st i thought may be the problem with my phone only or because of the network problem. I'm using this in middle east. Then i inquired about the phone and i came to know that 5 of my friends are facing the same problem and all of them are from India.
Very poor call quality and playback volume is also not clear. Having some noises in background.
Really really disappointed with HTC incredible S.
I mailed the HTC Customer care 2 or 3 times. tried all resetting and updates.
No use...
Please let me know if u find any solution for this.
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Regards
Govinda

Call quality issues for me too.
The only workaround is to use my Bluetooth headset Mw600 and then the call quality is fine for both sides.
From what I've found on some other forums, the noise cancelling microphone is causing this issue... Didn't find solution to this though.
No issues when listening to music when using headset.
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The back panel started making some noise after 2-3 weeks.It's kind of annoying.

Might be something wrong with your units, I have none of those problems mentioned. I have optus incredible as well, all my software info matches yours
Rellikzephyr
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Mines fine, not problems with sound or playback, I too have an Optus incredible S. I have recently flashed it with a de branded virgin rom and I still have no problems with anything. If anything the battery life is alot better after de branding my phone but call quality is great.

same problems, I love my phone but i get ALOT of complaints that people cant hear me!!!

No mic problems here with my IS. Sound is crystal clear in 720p video recording. A friend rated 7/10 of my voice over the call.
Running Gingerbread Android Revolution HD 1.0.1 and MDJ's Unity v1 kernel.

Had same problem that people complained about not hearing me. Was just dirt in the hole for microphone, cleaned it with a needle and now its working great ;D
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maybe there's just first in the mic hole or you're covering it with your fingers or you have a case that covers it.

I have dust under the screen. It's very, very annoing. I have that phone for a month. I expected that issue from firs week. Sombady else?

No dust under my screen. Still no problems either.
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my call quality is exceptional since updating to android revolution hd.
music playback is great too.
but to be honest, if talking tom doesnt work, you should really take it back for a refund...

Hyper dissapointed after update to 2.3.3!

There were only one time, where a friend complained about bad hearing.
Otherwise, i don't have any problems with the IncS - so far...

sorry to bump a old thread but has anyone found a fix to the talking tom problem? doesn't matter much but still.

all the "Disappoint" comments are from ppl who only have few posts in xda forum.
are they hired guns from apple or samsung etc?

hussainmushahid said:
sorry to bump a old thread but has anyone found a fix to the talking tom problem? doesn't matter much but still.
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Get in touch with the developers might be a good thing, or try different ROM's and see if it's working in any of them.

Splux said:
Get in touch with the developers might be a good thing, or try different ROM's and see if it's working in any of them.
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will give a non-sense ROM a try, the problem persists in all sense ROMs.

[Q] HTC One Silver Batch Problem - Batch HT338W ? Poll

I am awaiting my 3rd replacement handset from 3 UK
My first handset had an issue when using the camera to record video - despite the room being quiet the video had loud hissing on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ1xApO0wN8
My second hadset has a problem with the screen where it is not sealed correctly at the top and also a proximity sensor issue
(which I discovered this morning)
3 uk are as said sending me a third replacement handset out and have said after the 3rd handset if there is a fault it has to go to HTC for repair which isn't right and I will be fighting that (however im hoping that the 3rd is perfect)
Both handsets I have had so far have been from the batch HT338W.
I have just spoken to HTC who say they are not aware of a batch issue and explained their repair service which has a 5 day turn around
I wanted to know if you have a HTC One in Silver from the batch HT338W and want to know have you any issues with it ?
I have set up a poll ....
simply
No issues
Minor issues
Major issues - Kept Phone
Major Issues - Returned for replacement
Can you also reply back to explain what your issues are if there are any and also where you got the phone from (eg phones4u, 3 uk, Amazon etc)
I am hoping to escalate to HTC regarding this batch and would like some evidence
Thanks

I'm not sure if this is just your batch... I just tested my camera and also hear continuous loud hissing. My batch number is FA33K ...

I have a hissing noise present when I play all audio, video included, no matter how I am playing the audio (bluetooth speakers, headphones, the phones speakers, etc). Play a quietish song through decent headphones (the ones in the box?) at the lowest volume, thats when the noise is most noticeable.
Edit- Also have you tried playing the video recorded by the phone on another device?

In my opinion give it back and buy it next month.

HTC are aware of the hissing and its a software issue.
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HTC are aware of the hissing and its a software issue.
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I rang them and they categorically stated that they are not. Other people on this forum have said that they have no issues with hissing, suggesting that it is a hardware issue.

This is my 4th HTC One. Also bought from 3uk. Camera issues. While having shiny white things in focus, black stripes were running over the object. For example i focused a white car. Phone made it black striped bright blue. This one however has no issues. Runs smoothly. They have to change it for you. Accept no repair bull****. Good luck!
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Four is bad thought I was doing good with three replacements
Just out of curious we're they all the same batch ?
Believe me I won't be accepting a repair as I'm within 28 days I've documented all faults by picture or video
What's the serial of your perfect one ?
First 6 numbers and letters only needed
Wonder if you got a new batch ?
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Waiting for my 3rd replacement from 3UK. Gaps, overhang, chips on the back on both device. First device HT32... had the hissing on video, haven't tried on the second device (HT33J).
No issues with the picture quality.
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eat1981 said:
Waiting for my 3rd replacement from 3UK. Gaps, overhang, chips on the back on both device. First device HT32... had the hissing on video, haven't tried on the second device (HT33J).
No issues with the picture quality.
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did 3 replace it without fuss ? they said that if the next handset is faulty it needs to go to HTC
I wonder if they know they have a batch issue ?

Proximity Sensor issues
Not good
Also Back and Home not lite .. down to proximity sensor faulty I presume
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTKCsZStbtc&feature=youtu.be

Do you have beats audio on? This causes a really loud hiss when playing back video recordings. However, when this is deselected, it causes significant reduction in hiss. I found that in this latter condition, there's comparable hiss to that found on my other phones.
Currently using: BB Z10, HTC ONE and GALAXY NOTE 2

mancuk29 said:
did 3 replace it without fuss ? they said that if the next handset is faulty it needs to go to HTC
I wonder if they know they have a batch issue ?
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Replaced first one without fuss, but had to wait over 2 weeks as no stock. Refused to replace the second until I sent an official complaint to HQ. Now agreed to replace but again no stock so have to wait.
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Just tried the video thing in a silent room and I can hear the hissing. I think I can live with it, though.

eat1981 said:
Replaced first one without fuss, but had to wait over 2 weeks as no stock. Refused to replace the second until I sent an official complaint to HQ. Now agreed to replace but again no stock so have to wait.
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I have just filled out a complaint form advising of my issues and also emailed threes executive office so they are aware
As said it is all "what if" and im hoping the third handset is not faulty but I have made my thoughts known if it is !

mancuk29 said:
Proximity Sensor issues
Not good
Also Back and Home not lite .. down to proximity sensor faulty I presume
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTKCsZStbtc&feature=youtu.be
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that is not a proximity sensor issue. if the phone is on speaker then the proximity sensor won't turn on. it only turns on when you're using the handset mode to turn off the screen.

CursiveQ said:
that is not a proximity sensor issue. if the phone is on speaker then the proximity sensor won't turn on. it only turns on when you're using the handset mode to turn off the screen.
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oops im bad - uploaded the wrong one thanks for noticing.
I did a video with speakers on and also off .. should have loaded the one with the speakers off
and also showed the app which tests proximity and as you will see its not budging when I cover the sensor at the top
Did work out from my note 2 that the proximity sensor only kicks in when the phone is on normal mode and not speaker mode
corrected and proper video now uploaded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otsa0_gkVI8&feature=youtu.be

Hissing only happens when beats is selected on this is not a fault also the Mic is sensitive
disable beats and it will be back to normal

mox123 said:
Hissing only happens when beats is selected on this is not a fault also the Mic is sensitive
disable beats and it will be back to normal
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Don't know if that's true because on my replacement the video works perfect with beats enabled. Shame it two has two other faults !
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HT33FW
No issues that I am aware of, video has good quality pictures and audio.
There does appear to be a very small gap (miniscule) at the top, between aluminium (speaker) grill and plastic that is insignificant to me.
In summary I am very happy with the build quality of my HTC One
I wish you luck.
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[Q] Basic Problems with HTC One M7

I'm a HTC One user..and i had to search so many pages just to find out all the basic problems with HTC One device..so now i'm making a specific thread for this..
This list will help those people who are planning to buy HTC One, have planned to buy HTC One or have already bought HTC One.
I'm gonna list down the problems with this device in 2 categories..first the very common problem with the device and second the rare problems that only few people are facing..
This post will be regularly updated depending on the people comments..so if you have any problem with your device people do comment on this thread..i will read each and every comment and update the data..
Common Problems
1. Gap Problem : The gap between the speaker grill and the body..both at top and bottom. Since HTC is promoting this phone as 'ZERO GAP' phone..this manufacturing fault is unacceptable.. http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/628/img2897q.jpg
2. Camera Problem : I have personally faced this problem.
Picture : http://i.imgur.com/vQ0b0np.jpg
Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p7a9tdNVYo&feature=youtu.be
Thread for this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317507
This problem is noticeable when you take pictures in low light. By default if you take a picture in a dark room..the picture should be black..since no light source is available..but in defective HTC One it's red/purple.
Again this is totally unacceptable since HTC has marketed this phone as the best phone for low light pictures..
3. Loudspeaker : This problem was there in my first device..when at maximum volume..there is a hissing sound from the speakers.. This sound/vibration is also visible when calling someone..or when you play music at max volume.
Again HTC has marketed this device as the phone with the best sound speakers..so i have no idea whether HTC has a Q&C dept or not..because the quality is really poor..
4 Dead Pixels : Many people have reported dead pixels..
5. Proximity Sensor: The proximity sensor is not working in few devices.
Other Problems
1. The home and back button weren't working properly..but after the update i think it's working fine.
2. Few people have noticed purple tint in the center of the pictures taken by the camera...
3. Mic problem
4. Death Grip
5. Cracked Camera Glass
There is no possible solution for the above issues..the only possible thing to do is to get it repaired or replaced..
I have already got one device replaced and will be getting another device replaced this week till i don't find a perfect device!
So please do let us know if you have faced any problem with your HTC one..so i can make a check-list for the new HTC One users..so that they can buy a defect free HTC ONE!

I had to return 1 phone because the back mic didn't work so I had no speakerphone. I have read that HTC has since changed the type of mic being used during manufacture.

crushalot said:
I had to return 1 phone because the back mic didn't work so I had no speakerphone. I have read that HTC has since changed the type of mic being used during manufacture.
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This was reason they had to change the mic..
http://htcsource.com/2013/04/st-mic...ry-injunction-against-htc-one-in-netherlands/

How to check if secondary mic works or not?
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ullekh99 said:
How to check if secondary mic works or not?
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The easiest way to test is to take a video in HD mode as it uses both mics to record video sound in stereo. During the recording run your fingers over the 2 mics one after another.
When playing it back you should hear the noises from your finger touching the mics.

crushalot said:
The easiest way to test is to take a video in HD mode as it uses both mics to record video sound in stereo. During the recording run your fingers over the 2 mics one after another.
When playing it back you should hear the noises from your finger touching the mics.
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Thank you!
Just for those who have no idea where the mics are..there are two small holes..
1. Right side of the USB Charging port
2. Top-Right Corner on the backside of the phone

Has anyone faced death grip?? I saw a video in which the person was explaining the reasons for which he was changing his phone from HTC One to Galaxy S4..and in that video he said the main reason was Death Grip!

amolbali said:
Has anyone faced death grip?? I saw a video in which the person was explaining the reasons for which he was changing his phone from HTC One to Galaxy S4..and in that video he said the main reason was Death Grip!
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yes i m also faceing death grip problem
i make thread for death grip hey guys you getting wifi death grip problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43663777#post43663777
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japjit100 said:
yes i m also faceing death grip problem
i make thread for death grip hey guys you getting wifi death grip problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43663777#post43663777
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I'm adding that to the list..can you please explain the problem here?? or can u upload a picture or video of death grip?

Shouldn't there be an option to choose no issues? I slapped a Mophie case on my One and immediately rooted and flashed Android Revolution HD and have had zero issues. Coming from having every single iPhone since the very first I have to say I am really happy with this device. Freedom!!!

cherrytontonne said:
Shouldn't there be an option to choose no issues? I slapped a Mophie case on my One and immediately rooted and flashed Android Revolution HD and have had zero issues. Coming from having every single iPhone since the very first I have to say I am really happy with this device. Freedom!!!
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Is there any way I can add new options??

amolbali said:
Is there any way I can add new options??
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no edit thread/edit poll option anywhere?

cherrytontonne said:
no edit thread/edit poll option anywhere?
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Found an option to edit the post..but couldn't find anything to edit the poll!!

Well. Honestly, I don't see the gap issue since mine is black so I can't really tell. The only problem I've had is 7 dead pixels and with a 1080p screen, the only time I was seriously able to figure that out was in recovery mode at night when all the lights were out. So, I don't really see any major problems.

I have a flawless phone besides a bulging volume rocker and the biggest issue - TERRIBLE signal... No dead pixels that I've noticed, speakers sound fine, maybe a little buzzing but nothing out of the ordinary...
Coming from an S4... Which was flawless... I'm not happy about the signal issue and the usual fanfare of going through ridiculous steps to unlock the bootloader, get S-OFF, etc., but it seems like a decent device. Definitely a much better screen overall than the S4, not very laggy (I haven't gone to 4.2.2 just yet because I literally just started using it today but the S4 blew me away how quickly you could use it from power off to power on but the lag goes away after Sense loads) but I'm having radio issues all the way around (except the "death grip") - my GPS doesn't want to lock, mobile handshakes not only take forever but I can't get LTE with my case on, etc. And the speakers really aren't THAT impressive. The S4 is similarly loud although I heard HTC turned the volume down on a firmware upgrade because people were complaining they were too loud so who knows.
I just might have to start the damn warranty exchanges for the signal. *sigh* I see HTC's quality control has not improved over the years...

amolbali said:
I'm adding that to the list..can you please explain the problem here?? or can u upload a picture or video of death grip?
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Video for death grip problem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ArHHyYWvhc
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japjit100 said:
Video for death grip problem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ArHHyYWvhc
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Just saw your video..and according to me this much drop is acceptable..the plastic part on this phone is meant for signals transmission..so if you block those areas..it will automatically effect the transmission..
Let's us wait for more response..

amolbali said:
Just saw your video..and according to me this much drop is acceptable..the plastic part on this phone is meant for signals transmission..so if you block those areas..it will automatically effect the transmission..
Let's us wait for more response..
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If you are seeing YouTube videos in landscape is problem video not load
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Camera Issue (Red/Purple Tint)

idrOiding said:
Camera Issue (Red/Purple Tint)
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Please write a mail to HTC if you are unhappy with your device quality..
Here is the link for that
http://www.htc.com/in/contact/email/
They should at least know the problems you are facing with this device!

So how is the new mic in newer HTC One's?

I am considering this phone and I would lie if I said that this HDR mic I've seen in action in some clips, is not one of the biggest thing I admire in this thing. There was much rumours and constant mentioning about changing mic's in newer HTC One's and somehow as of today it's impossible to find any comparison or even mention about how this new MIC works compared to Nokia HDR. Anyone care to shed some light on this? It would be much appreciated.

KamilB18 said:
I am considering this phone and I would lie if I said that this HDR mic I've seen in action in some clips, is not one of the biggest thing I admire in this thing. There was much rumours and constant mentioning about changing mic's in newer HTC One's and somehow as of today it's impossible to find any comparison or even mention about how this new MIC works compared to Nokia HDR. Anyone care to shed some light on this? It would be much appreciated.
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This
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[Q] HTC One Mini 2 Dual Membrane Mic / HDR Mic?

Hi All,
I have the HTC One M8 and as we all know the phone recording amazingly in a loud concert.
Does the HTC One Mini 2 have the same capability?

Karavasileiadis said:
Hi All,
I have the HTC One M8 and as we all know the phone recording amazingly in a loud concert.
Does the HTC One Mini 2 have the same capability?
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I'm interested too in this feature!! Anybody?

My guess is it does, here is a video I recorded at a madness concert and was very happy with the results of the audio, my friends iPhone 5c didn't do well at all. https://youtu.be/qWPZEpu9VZI

Thanks for the video, like that indeed it has a quality mic. Very good sound, and nice music