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[Q] Microphone and Speaker don't work anymore.

I recognized it the first time when I overslept the first time, because there was no alarm-noise. Later this afternoon, the microphone refused to work. I reinstalled the Sony ROM 4.2.2, because I hoped, that the issue was caused by a software. But I was wrong.
The ear-speaker is still working. Does anybody have same experience? The Phone saw water but a few days ago. Don't know what to do actually.

Beniroquai said:
I recognized it the first time when I overslept the first time, because there was no alarm-noise. Later this afternoon, the microphone refused to work. I reinstalled the Sony ROM 4.2.2, because I hoped, that the issue was caused by a software. But I was wrong.
The ear-speaker is still working. Does anybody have same experience? The Phone saw water but a few days ago. Don't know what to do actually.
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you can check your local service

Well. Yesterday I got a new Xperia from my service provider (I guess its new, because the indicators are white again)..BUT the microphone and speaker don't work. I just put the backup from my pc back on the Xperia.. But no chance to get it back to work. Any idea?? Wired..

Beniroquai said:
Well. Yesterday I got a new Xperia from my service provider (I guess its new, because the indicators are white again)..BUT the microphone and speaker don't work. I just put the backup from my pc back on the Xperia.. But no chance to get it back to work. Any idea?? Wired..
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Hey, I know this an old thread, but I just ran into something very similar myself. Did you ever get your problems fixed? I just made a post about it in the Droid Ultra forums (link below). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51743758

Jumnhy said:
Hey, I know this an old thread, but I just ran into something very similar myself. Did you ever get your problems fixed? I just made a post about it in the Droid Ultra forums (link below). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51743758
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Hi,
actually I was never able to figure out what the problem was. I thought, that they just exchanged the mainboard of my phone and left the mic (probably with electronics/amplifier/stuff) as is. So I got a new phone, but with old problems. Actually, right now it's working just fine. Don't think that it was caused by software though, becuase even in sony support mode there was no audio recordable by the microphone and no sound as well.. Sorry dude.

Beniroquai said:
Hi,
actually I was never able to figure out what the problem was. I thought, that they just exchanged the mainboard of my phone and left the mic (probably with electronics/amplifier/stuff) as is. So I got a new phone, but with old problems. Actually, right now it's working just fine. Don't think that it was caused by software though, becuase even in sony support mode there was no audio recordable by the microphone and no sound as well.. Sorry dude.
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Thanks for the update anyhow, man! Guess I'll keep looking.

Microphone problems

Hi there.
I have the s5mini now three days.
The problem is that my friends understand me very very quietly. In the German thread are many Users who have the same problem.
How is that with you?
Is it not possible to adjust something in the service menu ??
Sorry for my bad English...

DönerXXL said:
Hi there.
I have the s5mini now three days.
The problem is that my friends understand me very very quietly. In the German thread are many Users who have the same problem.
How is that with you?
Is it not possible to adjust something in the service menu ??
Sorry for my bad English...
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Hi,
also from Germany, I have the SM-G800F. I can't confirm your problems, no one complains about quiet voice problems.
Cheers!

DönerXXL said:
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same here.

DönerXXL said:
Hi there.
Is it not possible to adjust something in the service menu ??
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you need to clean mic hole by needle or toothpick and problem will be solved

I also had the same problem as in the original post so I came here for complaining.
But after trying the needle suggestion above (cheers to the usasha!!) the problem got fixed!!!!
I was about to return it to be serviced, but now I'm so happy with my S5 mini
I used a thin needle and inserted it carefully for 3-4 millimeters, some lint came out.

We have exactly the same problem!
Bought phone and it went to service 3 times in a row. They've replaced everything from microphone to motherboard, even "cleared the mic hole". So, as you can see, we've replaced everything and it didn't get better.
Service even replied that the phone is working as it should. We bought it at the end of august, used it 4 days,.. other days, it was on service.

@greglord: is your last post some kind of a game with finding differences?
Usually this is with two pictures, so I find it very unique using posts instead.
Back to thread topic - I also used needle and now people hear me more clearly than before so thank you @usasha !!

I've installed sound meter from PLAY on 2 android phones my old Desire S and my new g800f. ive noticed that there is a 30dB difference the old one receiving better sound then the 1 day old g800f. sad!

usasha said:
you need to clean mic hole by needle or toothpick and problem will be solved
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Those who took this advice can say good bye to the water resistant certificate.
All water resistant phones have bad microphone performance!

That's not entirely true, my friends immediately reported that I sounded loud and clear without asking, when I switched back from my G800F to my Xperia ZR, even without them knowing I switched phones. Maybe the sound isn't as good as a non-water resistant phone but it sure can be a lot better than my G800F.
I just got my phone back from the Samsung repair shop, after almost 2 weeks (!). But I doubt they have done anything to fix it because the screen was as smudged as when I brought it there. IIRC well the screen has to be taken out to replace anything inside the phone, or am I wrong?

How to solve this problem without loosing warranty?
I have SM-G800F with stock Android 4.4.2 updated from Samsung to the latest update I can get. Not rooted.
I have mic problem since I've bought this phone two weeks ago. People talking to me say that my voice is muffled as if I hold the phone too far from my mouth. This happens only using phone mic - if I switch to speakerphone or earphone during the call, everyone can hear me great. So, the problem is with the phone mic as if the mic level is too low .
I've searched all over the web and have realized that this is very common problem with S5 or S5 mini. As a solution, people suggest "cleaning" the mic hole which puncture the waterproof membrane of the phone and you loose warranty.
Another approach that could make progress is by editing default_gain.conf file at root /system/etc/ (more at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2777535) but for that to work you need to have root which also void warranty - correct?
Suggestions like taking out the battery or wiping the cache partition didn't make any improvement for me.
The only hope for me is hint the I've found the post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55192014&postcount=2) on this forums suggesting raising mic level gain setting in phone service menu could solve the problem but there is no explanation how to do it. I've tried to enter the service menu using *#*#0011#*#* and then Menu -> Back -> Menu -> Input Key -> Q -> Menu -> Input Key -> 0000 but service menu doesn't appear like it should.
Any suggestions either on how to enter the service menu or some other way of solving the issue?

I had this phone like 2 days. I unsealed it. It's a nice phone but I recommend don't waste your time with it. Get rid of it you still can

Samsung S5 mini G800 microphone problem solved
Today I had a problem with the G800, the microphone doesn't work when talking about a call, but it works when recording a dictaphone.
I replaced the charging flex, but I didn't solve the problem, the microphone in the call didn't work.
Then I replaced the top microphone on the motherboard, which is used for speakerphone conversations,
and I heated audio IC WM1811GE it with hot air at 320 degrees Celsius for 20 seconds and that's it. Problem solved.
Now my S mini works perfectly, now the microphone works in a call or conversation. :good::good:
Audio IC Samsung G800
position WM1811GE Samsung G800 mainboard
Mic in mainboard (mic for speaker call)

[Q] Microphone not working after lcd replacement xperia Z c6603

Hello, I have a problem, that I don't know how to solve, I replace my LCD screen on my xperia Z c6603 with no problem, then I try to call the person on the other sideand he didn't hear me at all. I also updated my phone to latest android version OEM from sony. I try to root the phone and install some customs Rom's but with no luck, MIC is still not working, I have no warranty all the other stuff are working fine,... Can anyone solve my problem, is there any solution to this??
Thanks

igli2 said:
Hello, I have a problem, that I don't know how to solve, I replace my LCD screen on my xperia Z c6603 with no problem, then I try to call the person on the other sideand he didn't hear me at all. I also updated my phone to latest android version OEM from sony. I try to root the phone and install some customs Rom's but with no luck, MIC is still not working, I have no warranty all the other stuff are working fine,... Can anyone solve my problem, is there any solution to this??
Thanks
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Hi
Try to squeeze the earphone little. May help you. If didn't helped so you need to replace it.

I replace mic but the problem is still there. What else can I do?

igli2 said:
I replace mic but the problem is still there. What else can I do?
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That's sad maybe you should use the headset or Bluetooth headset temporarily till you find a solution because I'm not expert in hardware stuff...
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!

Thanks for apply but I need a solution, I think that this is software problem or something. I hope that some developer will found the solution, and post it here.
Thanks

igli2 said:
Thanks for apply but I need a solution, I think that this is software problem or something. I hope that some developer will found the solution, and post it here.
Thanks
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It's don't seems software issue. If you still have some doubts flash another ROM....
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!

igli2 said:
Thanks for apply but I need a solution, I think that this is software problem or something. I hope that some developer will found the solution, and post it here.
Thanks
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Ok, first of all do u have problem with mic or earphone? (probably mic) Mic is located on side buttons flex cable so you probably broke it when you move it to the new display. I'm 99% sure that is a problem, not software problem. Side buttons flex is very sensitive and fragile, so please check that first. You can check your mic in xperia test menu: *#*#7378423#*#*, go to service test and microphone. If it doesn't work there than it's a hardware problem (flex).
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neoxx3m said:
Ok, first of all do u have problem with mic or earphone? (probably mic) Mic is located on side buttons flex cable so you probably broke it when you move it to the new display. I'm 99% sure that is a problem, not software problem. Side buttons flex is very sensitive and fragile, so please check that first. You can check your mic in xperia test menu: *#*#7378423#*#*, go to service test and microphone. If it doesn't work there than it's a hardware problem (flex).
Sent from my C6603 using XDA Free mobile app
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The microphone is the problem I bought new one(the new flex cable with buttons and microphone in the bottom), and it is the same(maybe the new one is defective too..)! I'll try with this test menu today and let you know.
Regards

igli2 said:
The microphone is the problem I bought new one(the new flex cable with buttons and microphone in the bottom), and it is the same(maybe the new one is defective too..)! I'll try with this test menu today and let you know.
Regards
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If you have tried using an alternative microphone (doubt that would be broke as well) that it is probably a problem with another part of the board on the phone.

igli2 said:
The microphone is the problem I bought new one(the new flex cable with buttons and microphone in the bottom), and it is the same(maybe the new one is defective too..)! I'll try with this test menu today and let you know.
Regards
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I have the same problem after the screen replacement.. But I can hear "zzzzzzz" noise with the microphone test on Test menu. But only "zzzzzzz" noise. Cant hear other sounds I made during the recording.

I have the similar issue but in a different way
Device: Sony Xperia Z C6603
I did't replace anything yet. But I have the similar problem. My microphone works for few days and then it stops working. When it stops working the Headphone still works. So I have to depend on Headphone most of the time. I have just tested the service in the above mentioned way of USSD for now its shows no problem but while calling the person in the other end is getting very low noisy volume although I am screaming from this end.
I have installed the Xperia Audio Recorder and tested the microphone there are 2 bars showing the voice level one bar is only going up to 70% and the other one is going full while screaming. My Google Voice Search is also not working without Headphone in this situation. This is a Hardware issue, I think. But the fact which is making me feel that it is a Software issue is that it is automatically getting fixed for few days (2-3 days) after around 10-20 days.
So I want some expert advice at this point so that I don't scramble my phone any extent.

did you change the LCD display or something, I ordered new flat cable for microphone and waitind if this would fix the problem!

neoxx3m said:
Ok, first of all do u have problem with mic or earphone? (probably mic) Mic is located on side buttons flex cable so you probably broke it when you move it to the new display. I'm 99% sure that is a problem, not software problem. Side buttons flex is very sensitive and fragile, so please check that first. You can check your mic in xperia test menu: *#*#7378423#*#*, go to service test and microphone. If it doesn't work there than it's a hardware problem (flex).
Sent from my C6603 using XDA Free mobile app
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I have this problem and I've already replaced the mic because I broke it on removing it. The interesting thing is I went into that service menu and there was something listed as secondary microphone... Yet I'm fairly certain this phone doesn't have two mics and more importantly it works. Is there anyway I can force my phone to use the 'secondary' microphone? I'll try Sony Update Service as soon as I can fix my SuperSU binary not updating so I can use Titanium Backup.

igli2 said:
did you change the LCD display or something, I ordered new flat cable for microphone and waitind if this would fix the problem!
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Did it fix it?
And regarding my post above, it did not fix it with the reflash and it turns out this phone does have a second mic on the back. Is it possible to force my phone to use that mic as the main mic instead though anyway?

JMSpurs said:
I have this problem and I've already replaced the mic because I broke it on removing it. The interesting thing is I went into that service menu and there was something listed as secondary microphone... Yet I'm fairly certain this phone doesn't have two mics and more importantly it works. Is there anyway I can force my phone to use the 'secondary' microphone? I'll try Sony Update Service as soon as I can fix my SuperSU binary not updating so I can use Titanium Backup.
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Secondary microphone is one on back on your phone, an it's for sound in video recording (that "hole" near the camera). :good:

neoxx3m said:
Secondary microphone is one on back on your phone, an it's for sound in video recording (that "hole" near the camera). :good:
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JMSpurs said:
Did it fix it?
And regarding my post above, it did not fix it with the reflash and it turns out this phone does have a second mic on the back. Is it possible to force my phone to use that mic as the main mic instead though anyway?
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Didn't see that post, my bad. I think it' s not possible to use that mic as a main mic.
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Sorry but I bring news you will probably not want to hear, the thing that fixed this for me was buying a new mic. Just be extra careful installing the new one (it's part of the side button flex cable) and don't remove the plastic case in front of the mic. May not be an issue to do so but it's what I did last time and I didn't do it this time when it worked, so to be safe I wouldn't.

May be the receiver bad contact . Try to replace again.

JMSpurs said:
Sorry but I bring news you will probably not want to hear, the thing that fixed this for me was buying a new mic. Just be extra careful installing the new one (it's part of the side button flex cable) and don't remove the plastic case in front of the mic. May not be an issue to do so but it's what I did last time and I didn't do it this time when it worked, so to be safe I wouldn't.
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Hey I know it's been awhile but is this mic you're speaking of different then buying a new flex cable? I'm having the same problem as everyone on here.
Same problem being that I bought a replacement flex cable and it's not working also...
If it's a separate component, can you tell me where you got it from?
Thanks!

Dead microphone in speakerphone mode?

Hi Guys,
I'm experiencing a very strange problem with my moto x 2014.
A couple of months ago I sent my phone out to motorola to have the screen repaired. When the phone came back, i noticed that, while working fine under every other aspect (normal phone calls included), every time I switch to the loud speaker the mic stops working. Believing it was a bug due to the "update" they claimed to have installed on my device, I waited.
And waited, and waited, and waited...
Now, after a couple of security updates and the huge marshmallow update, the bug is still there. My question is this: could this be an hardware related problem? How many mics does a moto x 2014 have? Could the motorola techs have broken/not plugged a specific speakerphone mic?
I'm asking this because I'm wondering if unlock my phone, and try to solve this issue via a custom rom, or not. I wouldn't like to void my warranty and still not have a fully working speakerphone.
Any clue will be gladly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help...
b.

Hi
my speaker's microphone dont work, its hardware don't loss warranty
Saludos

berna.pelle said:
Hi Guys,
I'm experiencing a very strange problem with my moto x 2014.
A couple of months ago I sent my phone out to motorola to have the screen repaired. When the phone came back, i noticed that, while working fine under every other aspect (normal phone calls included), every time I switch to the loud speaker the mic stops working. Believing it was a bug due to the "update" they claimed to have installed on my device, I waited.
And waited, and waited, and waited...
Now, after a couple of security updates and the huge marshmallow update, the bug is still there. My question is this: could this be an hardware related problem? How many mics does a moto x 2014 have? Could the motorola techs have broken/not plugged a specific speakerphone mic?
I'm asking this because I'm wondering if unlock my phone, and try to solve this issue via a custom rom, or not. I wouldn't like to void my warranty and still not have a fully working speakerphone.
Any clue will be gladly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help...
b.
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I'm having the same issue. Got the screen replaced due to defect. Mic hasn't been working in speakerphone mode ever since. Will be going to the Service Centre tomorrow.

strawmetal said:
I'm having the same issue. Got the screen replaced due to defect. Mic hasn't been working in speakerphone mode ever since. Will be going to the Service Centre tomorrow.
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Took the device to the service centre. They replaced the motherboard. Mine was under warranty, so no charge.

Microphone in call trouble

I know this is no hardware issue with my microphone. I still have sound when recording video, and or when in a call I switch to speakerphone with no trouble. Basically when I'm in a call the only way the other person can hear me is if I put my phone on speaker. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Any one?

Mic Fixed
Hello everybody
I´ve experimented the same problem than you.
Suddenly my droid´s mic stops working and I thought it was a hardware problem. I send to a technical service shop of my city, in Spain (where this device is not sold, so the technician did´t know how to open it, but he tested the pics and told me they were ok).
So the problem should be a software issue.
Well, after this, I did factory reset, wipe (all, dclvic, cache, partition....) reinstall a backup and nothing
The only solution for our problem was flash resurrection remix firmware
Once i did it the mic works perfectly. I tried to reinstall my previous back up but the problem was there again, so finally I left my device with this great rom, very stable, very quick and with lots of possibilities.
I hope you have your device unlocked and root. If not try to search in the forum because the precess is very simple.
Good bye Droid Turbo users, form Spain

still having trouble ......

I also have this trouble and nothing help.=( https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=81093

Aptahar said:
I also have this trouble and nothing help.=( https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=81093
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My problem was in noise suppression function, I just switch it off and all works again.)))
Edit build.prop, set string persist.audio.dualmic.config=none

Release solution))
I removed the back cover and cleaned the holes for mic's on it, and the problem went away.