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Does anyone hear the same distortion I'm hearing or is my N7 defective? If its only me I'll send it back (reluctantly) but if its just cheap speakers to keep down the price, I don't mind.
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Highest volume and boosting it by 20% i do get distortion sometimes watching top gear. The speaker is just pretty bad.
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The speakers stink.
There is some distortion at high volume on mine, but I still find the sound quality to be extremely good.
Mine cracks and breaks up so I requested a new one.
OK so its not just me. Thanks
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It is the same on mine...is it a defect or the way it is?
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I get some nasty noise when moving my finger around on the screen randomly, and the WiFi animation even makes clicking noises. This is with headphones on full.
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NO! This is NOT normal...why? Because my first Nexus didn't do this..
Okay, I was quite happy with my first Nexus, but the screen separation issue (still present on my replacement device btw), but at least the speakers didn't distort and sound like sh*t!
If you were to hold the device in front of you, right side up in portrait (ie normal), and you play some songs, the one on your left will sound distorted.
For those of you that did the screen separation fix (those who haven't, the easiest way I've found to get the back off is to shove either a guitar pick, plastic opener tool etc. in the top right corner, just above the power button. The sweet spot is just between the volume up and power button. It'll come off like butter once you get it to open right there. Easiest spot for it to separate. Just Don't be afraid to push hard, you won't scratch it, as long as you're using a plastic tool).
Anyway, use this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ODm-F9-IM
..and then with your fingers once the back is off, and the audio on high, feel the speakers vibrate.
If the left one vibrates a lot more and sounds way more distorted than the right (or the other way around), it is a defect. My first Nexus did not distort my music at all like this.
ARGH!
Thinking of getting mine replaced due to distortion at high volume
Noticeable just cycling through the notification sounds in settings at maximum volume, particularly on the 'pollux' notification sound.
Be interested if a few people could try this and let me know if you think this level of distortion is a) normal and b) acceptable!
Cheers, dave
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froggy666uk said:
Thinking of getting mine replaced due to distortion at high volume
Noticeable just cycling through the notification sounds in settings at maximum volume, particularly on the 'pollux' notification sound.
Be interested if a few people could try this and let me know if you think this level of distortion is a) normal and b) acceptable!
Cheers, dave
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mine is real distorted at that setting on that tone as well. I don't think it should be normal. I'm going to Sam's today to see if they have another I can exchange.
hmm, mine was fine on day 1. now its distorting at less than half volume. from testing on poweramp, any sounds with a frequency lower than 500hz are fine... but anything with frequencies higher than 500z with 40-100% volume will distort the speakers. its frustrating that i now need to RMA this unit since i didnt have any of the other reported issues.
Souai said:
hmm, mine was fine on day 1. now its distorting at less than half volume. from testing on poweramp, any sounds with a frequency lower than 500hz are fine... but anything with frequencies higher than 500z with 40-100% volume will distort the speakers. its frustrating that i now need to RMA this unit since i didnt have any of the other reported issues.
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I exchanged my first one for a new unit from Sam's Club. Doesn't seem too bad now. Not to say the speakers are great, but no real bad distortion anyway. I'll keep you posted later today.
tarusdg said:
Does anyone hear the same distortion I'm hearing or is my N7 defective? If its only me I'll send it back (reluctantly) but if its just cheap speakers to keep down the price, I don't mind.
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I've recorded an audio clip in m4a format demonstrating the problem. I have two Nexus 7 tablets. One is fine and one is obviously bad. The recording is me alternating between the two devices, pressing the "Proxima" system notification sound in the sound chooser. They're both set to the same volume (one notch below maximum). The problem begins around 30% volume and gets worse as it gets louder. Music is unbearable to listen to.
Update: I tested with headphones; each device sounds normal. That makes it more likely that it's indeed a problem with the physical speaker, though it's still possible that the two sound outputs use different DACs and that the problem could somehow be fixed in firmware (doubtful).
This was also noted on theverge podcast this week!
Does any one else have an issue with the sound out of the ear piece crackling. It is sometimes worse than others. I have rooted so the warranty is out of the question. Any thoughts or solutions?
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This is for my wife's phone. Don't be fooled by my signature. I'm in the right forum.
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I thought there was a topic on this form already about this issue. I have went through four d4's so far... some do this some don't I'm guessing...
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use android speaker cleaner while in call and it will clean the earpeice
No more crackling speaker!
myfishbear said:
use android speaker cleaner while in call and it will clean the earpeice
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I had the same problem with my speaker & I thought it was the speaker going out! I installed Speaker Cleaner by Nine Six Apps and just clicked "Activate" after opening the app. A tone was emitted and the phone vibrated for a few seconds and my crackling speaker issue was 100% resolved. I was skeptical and figured it was BS, but I can verify that it works! Thanks again myfishbear!
That's for the speaker, anything for the ear piece?
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Tried that with no luck...
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Even in call...
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Like I said this did not work for me either just send it in... this one has lasted twice as long as the other 3... with no sign of anything going wrong yet...knock on wood
I was rooted for all three
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Yes mine crackles from time to time
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Android speaker cleaner, blowing it out, no luck..
Mine has crackled off and on since I bought it. Sometimes it was just a little bit, sometimes not at all. I contemplated using insurance but I don't actually call with it enough to risk the dreaded "refurbish lottery." Unfortunately, shortly after the ICS update the speaker went from cracking now and then to crackling constantly. It's very harsh clipping sound and I hate it. I have the full insurance and I'd consider having it replaced at this point, but the "root watermark" they added with ICS will probably cause my phone to be rejected from warranty qualification... even though this is a wide spread mechanical design flaw that's unrelated to rooting. Maybe I can hope the phone gets stolen. :angel:
inobla said:
Mine has crackled off and on since I bought it. Sometimes it was just a little bit, sometimes not at all. I contemplated using insurance but I don't actually call with it enough to risk the dreaded "refurbish lottery." Unfortunately, shortly after the ICS update the speaker went from cracking now and then to crackling constantly. It's very harsh clipping sound and I hate it. I have the full insurance and I'd consider having it replaced at this point, but the "root watermark" they added with ICS will probably cause my phone to be rejected from warranty qualification... even though this is a wide spread mechanical design flaw that's unrelated to rooting. Maybe I can hope the phone gets stolen. :angel:
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I had to warranty a phone for loss of microphone and loss of eventual earpiece.
What I found (in looking at dis assembly videos) is that the earpiece (and possibly speaker/mic) are not hardwired but actually have pressure contacts to flex circuits that can get iffy.
I found that cleaning my speaker/microphone/earpiece with a strong neodymium magnet drew out all sorts of ferromagnetic materials and solved a lot of the crackling issues.
I haven't had an issue since. I clean it about once a month however I'm in a high steel dust environment from time to time.
Cheers,
Hope I dont experience this issue
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myfishbear said:
use android speaker cleaner while in call and it will clean the earpeice
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Great! Seems to works on GN!
looks like design flaw
Brandon314159 said:
I had to warranty a phone for loss of microphone and loss of eventual earpiece.
What I found (in looking at dis assembly videos) is that the earpiece (and possibly speaker/mic) are not hardwired but actually have pressure contacts to flex circuits that can get iffy.
I found that cleaning my speaker/microphone/earpiece with a strong neodymium magnet drew out all sorts of ferromagnetic materials and solved a lot of the crackling issues.
I haven't had an issue since. I clean it about once a month however I'm in a high steel dust environment from time to time.
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im experiencing the same issue with the ear piece.had mine apart last night replacing the digitizer and noticed that the ear speaker, ring speaker and light sensor all connect with pins to ribbons. my wife also had to do the insurance b.s. because hers did the same thing. has anyone tried high pressure nitrogen , duster, or co2 to blow it out? i was gonna order a new one but may wait now.
Sitting on my 6th d4 which sucks cuz as of ics I'm scared to root and what not cuz of this...
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In reference to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989561
A user reported that 5 out of 5 phones had a rattling problem.
When moving the phone suddenly or shaking the phone it does rattle. I took it back to O2 and they all the Nexus 4's they had in stock did it. It's loud enough to be noticeable, but not so loud i wanted my money back. The stores explanation was the accelerometer. I'm sure others will shed more light on this in time.
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People who bought the phone from other parts of the world, please check for this problem and post here.
Thank you.
I'm thinking its a faulty o2 batch because no reviews mentioned this :/
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A lot of HTC One Xs have rattling as well it's not a hardware fault on that phone, who rattles the phone anyway?
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nikzDHD said:
A lot of HTC One Xs have rattling as well it's not a hardware fault on that phone, who rattles the phone anyway?
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The One X sucks though, this is not supposed to. When I had the GS2, iphone 4s, Xperia S, and GS3 they never rattled. Besides the Xperia S yellow screen problem, the two One X I had were the only lemons.
My Nexus One rattled. Apparently it was part of the camera that made the noise.
IMO It depends on the type of rattle. The camera can rattle some and the accelorometer can rattle. Both should have the sound come from the same place and both should be the sound of something moving just a tiny bit. Both should not make a sound just turning the phone but shaking the phone can cause them to rattle.
the accelerometer cannot rattle. it is a chip and has no movin parts. the vibra motor can rattle or other parts that have nop firm fit in the phone. but mostly is vibra motor:good:
iphone 5 ratlles too. apparently it is something to do with the camera focus mech
It's the autofocus in the camera. People always say this and its a non issue.
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Come on... its because of the camera and its normal. The One X had it too! Stop inspecting the phone for minor flaws! Who shakes the phone near their ear so that the phone rattles? So annoying!
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looks like this is a common issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996299
For the record, mine doesn't rattle at all. Tried in a silent room with no other sources in case I was being deaf.
8Gb from Play Store bought in the UK
It does rattle a little if I take my phone to my ear and shake it violently. Which incidentally enough, is a ritual I do before every phone call. I'm seriously returning my phone over this.
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This is normal. Jeez some of you are so childish. It's probably the camera. Acting as if you would hear it if you use it normally. Get a grip really
To be honest I don't make a habit of shaking my phone all day long.
First world problems.
iphone 5 rattles
Lumia 920 rattles
One X rattles
fatttire said:
It does rattle a little if I take my phone to my ear and shake it violently. Which incidentally enough, is a ritual I do before every phone call. I'm seriously returning my phone over this.
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Lol
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Lol
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Just tried it with my Galaxy S2. It also rattles.
People are seriously trying too hard to find fault with this phone.
Yup. Australian 16GB here and I can hear rattling from the camera.. Seems normal.
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My charge rattles too and it's pretty old. Not a new issue.
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I have noticed now on several occasions that when i am on a call the person on the other end sounds distorted.
Music through the speakers seem fine its just when listening through the ear piece it sounds bad..
anyone else had this?
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I have noticed now on several occasions that when i am on a call the person on the other end sounds distorted.
Music through the speakers seem fine its just when listening through the ear piece it sounds bad..
anyone else had this?
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If its an issue man, take it back to store where you bought it and demand a replacement.
i have a replacement on the way due to some build quality issues on this one but wondered if this was known to be a problem also.
Hopefully the replacement one will not be one of the early ones that seem to be rushed out the door.
Anyone having issues with people not being able to here you clearly on the other end? My wife called this morning and she was on speaker. I heard her loud and clear but she couldn't hardly hear me. When it was of speaker it was still weak. Now I did do a water test this morning. I'm assuming I didn't break anything since it's water proof but if it effects the speakers, that would be disappointing. Or the phone is just not working right.
Water effects mic and speakers, once it dries out it should be fine
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