Long time reader, first time poster....
Phone: i9000M from Bell in Canada
Original Firmware: UGJH2
Updated to: XXJW4
After upgrading (flash via ODIN), the handset speaker is VERY quiet (almost silent). Unless the person on the other end screams, it is not audible. I tried flashing several modems, with no change. I have done a hard reset, wiped the device and reflashed with no luck.
I physically opened up the phone to check the connection which was fine. I checked the actual pin holes in the speaker and they were clear. I have tried several apps (Voodoo, Volume+, etc.) and they had zero effect. I tried the service menu as well, no luck.
I am stumped on how audio works fine via all other outputs (rear speaker, headphones, bluetooth) but not via the handset.
Has anyone else encountered this? The only thing I have not tried is flashing the original ROM back. I am searching for it now and hope to test this soon.
Thanks in advance,
Zimzum
*UPDATE 1* I did some further testing with two different headsets: the Samsung headset w/mic that came with the phone as well as a pair of standard earphones. When the standard headphones are plugged in, the in-call volume is normal (similar to any other phone). When the Samsung headset w/mic is plugged in, the call volume is VERY quite (almost impossible to hear the other party), even with volume set to max (100).
*UPDATE 2* When I upgraded the phone XXJW4, it went into a boot loop, so I checked the thread where I grabbed the ROM from and there were several others who had the same issue. The fix was posted by a user that said to flash his attached dbdata file, which was missing and causing the boot loop. I flashes this and it booted fine. Not sure if this could have any impact on in-call audio quality but it the only exception that I could think of from a usual ROM update.
Hi guys/gals,
Yesterday was a very strange day for my new (ATT branded) Nexus 6. It was working fine in the morning with no issues. It sat on my desk next to me for a few hours and I noticed no problems. (Tangent: I spilled some water near the phone and the bottom of the case got wet, however none got on the actual phone - but it made what happened next much more terrifying!)
I pick up the phone to listen to a podcast while walking my dog, and no sound. Adjust volume, reset phone, still no sound.
After a bit of investigation, only SOME of the sound functions worked.
Worked:
Volume rocker beep (ringer volume only)
In-call speakerphone
Ringtones in-menu (no one called me, didn't test that)
Did not work:
All media playback
Touch sounds
In-call handset non-speakerphone
Dial buttons sounds
I suspected it was a problem with the system, so I reinstalled my ROM.... didn't work. (ressurection remix from Feb.08)
I suspected it was a problem with the ROM, so I installed a different one.... didn't work. (Chroma current version)
This morning, I re-installed my original ROM with a new GApps package (but booted without GApps first) and everything was back to normal. I Still have no idea what happened.
What happened here? My first guess was some app updated and somehow broke the audio stack, but the problem persisted over a new ROM. I'm stumped.
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I had nearly the exact same experience today. I am stock though.
On a hunch i plugged in headphones, which worked. Then when I unplugged them the problem was gone.
So, after working out a couple of issues, I managed to have CM11/12(WhiteNeo's version) run pretty much fine on my Xperia T. The only problem I have is that the mic on the OEM headphones doesn't seem to work. For some reason, the sound does come out through the headset, but the mic simply doesn't pick up any sound. Tapping on the phone does work, so I'm guessing the buil-in mic is still working and the phone doesn't switch input properly. Any idea why this is happening and how I might be able to fix it?
Keep in mind that with the latest stock ROM the headphones work fine and that my built-in mic has started to fail on me a couple of months ago and now I literally have to scream into it to have people hear me. Therefore, headphones are the only option I have to use the device as of now.
Cheers and thanks.
Suddenly my Microphone not working in call. People at the other end can't hear me at all (both normal or in speaker phone). However if I use wired headset or Bluetooth headset in call the everything is fine.It was working fine (I was at CF Rom sutl44 with exposed) then it suddenly stop working since a week ago.
My phone is Verizon Droid Turbo XT1254 bootloader unlocked with sunshine.
At first I thought that maybe my mic is dead but it is not. The voice recorder app (Hi-Q MP3 recorder) can still record from the mics without problem.
I read a lot of this issue and mostly because of software problem, so I tried all that I can think of.
I have reset my phone, even do a full wipe and start clean install but the problem still same.
I flash full stock odexed firmware (sutl44 or 49) with same result.
I flashed resurrection remix rom (the latest) still same problem.
I changed build prop as per some people suggest but still same problem.
From the hardware side, I disassembled my phone and clean mic holes, check mics condition, all seems fine. When I tried using the voice recorder it can register any sound or even touch so the mics are working and sensitive.
FYI, this phone has 5 mics, I checked and tested (with voice recording) them when I disassembled the phone. All are working fine.
I'm really desperate right now.. I love this phone and this is my main phone. I will appreciate any help or suggestions.
Maybe some ROM recommendation that may fix the mics problem.
I just flashed RR Marshmallow to see if I get any luck but unfortunately no.. mic still not working in call.
I tried to remember when this problem start to happen.. I guess it was after I install GravityBox in Xposed and start played around with the GB settings.
I have TWRP backup before I install that GB, I tried to restore the backup but still mic not working in call.
Did Xposed can change something very basic (like a 'driver' in windows) that can't be changed back by re-flash or load a TWRP backup?
Because somehow I think that this 'driver' or 'library' for mic in call is bad or gone.
Please.. any suggestion?
This might be a long shot, but I just had the same issue. After making a call using Google Hangouts, it started working again for me.
riplayne said:
This might be a long shot, but I just had the same issue. After making a call using Google Hangouts, it started working again for me.
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I have tried that since I mic is not working.. still problem
tertiary
Remove your tertiary microphone. It is the lower right when looking at the back. After this you must ground your audio output pin or you will get buzzing sound during recordings and conversation. This pin will be lower left out of the four where microphone was removed, there will be a chevron shape beside it which is a convenient ground location. This problem as far as I can tell happened after a security update from Verizon. I realize this sounds like a bogus fix but it made my phone work GREAT. This microphone is picking up your voice as well as the main mic and causing noise reduction to the point of no audio.
snugroho3 said:
Suddenly my Microphone not working in call. People at the other end can't hear me at all (both normal or in speaker phone). However if I use wired headset or Bluetooth headset in call the everything is fine.It was working fine (I was at CF Rom sutl44 with exposed) then it suddenly stop working since a week ago.
My phone is Verizon Droid Turbo XT1254 bootloader unlocked with sunshine.
At first I thought that maybe my mic is dead but it is not. The voice recorder app (Hi-Q MP3 recorder) can still record from the mics without problem.
I read a lot of this issue and mostly because of software problem, so I tried all that I can think of.
I have reset my phone, even do a full wipe and start clean install but the problem still same.
I flash full stock odexed firmware (sutl44 or 49) with same result.
I flashed resurrection remix rom (the latest) still same problem.
I changed build prop as per some people suggest but still same problem.
From the hardware side, I disassembled my phone and clean mic holes, check mics condition, all seems fine. When I tried using the voice recorder it can register any sound or even touch so the mics are working and sensitive.
FYI, this phone has 5 mics, I checked and tested (with voice recording) them when I disassembled the phone. All are working fine.
I'm really desperate right now.. I love this phone and this is my main phone. I will appreciate any help or suggestions.
Maybe some ROM recommendation that may fix the mics problem.
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ramseymarka said:
Remove your tertiary microphone. It is the lower right when looking at the back. After this you must ground your audio output pin or you will get buzzing sound during recordings and conversation. This pin will be lower left out of the four where microphone was removed, there will be a chevron shape beside it which is a convenient ground location. This problem as far as I can tell happened after a security update from Verizon. I realize this sounds like a bogus fix but it made my phone work GREAT. This microphone is picking up your voice as well as the main mic and causing noise reduction to the point of no audio.
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Since it's a software based issue, flashing a ROM different from stock firmware wouldn't fix it? He said he tried flashing Resurrection Remix.
BHB27 kernel's problem
I don't read your post carefully, so I don't know if your ROM and kernel is same to me, but I have similar problem in last few days. Finally, I find the problem is the custom kernel, the lastest BHB27 kernel, when I flash the old version custom kernel, the problem is solved. I hope this information can help you.
My ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/rom-mpg24-107-70-2-brazilian-6-0-1-t3426234
Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-maxx/development/kernel-bhb27-kernel-t3207526
The new kernels have problem, so I flash back to BHB27-Kernel-V201-8-M.zip
i was able to solve the issue by plugging in a headset and then unplugging it. sometimes some dirt/junk get stuck in there, and the phone thinks that it is plugged in, thus muting audio out except through the jack.
I have the same problem, you fixed this problem in your phone?
I try RR (Android L, M and N), CRDROID (Android N) and NX (Android M). In all of this ROMs, I have the same problem.
ramseymarka said:
Remove your tertiary microphone. It is the lower right when looking at the back. After this you must ground your audio output pin or you will get buzzing sound during recordings and conversation. This pin will be lower left out of the four where microphone was removed, there will be a chevron shape beside it which is a convenient ground location. This problem as far as I can tell happened after a security update from Verizon. I realize this sounds like a bogus fix but it made my phone work GREAT. This microphone is picking up your voice as well as the main mic and causing noise reduction to the point of no audio.
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i had the problem where i can make calls in whatsapp without any problem but when i call using my regular cellular network (not using VOLTE), i can hear the other phone ringing but my when they pick up, i cant hear them and they cant hear me. i tried headphones and its the same thing. can hear the phone ringing but once they pick up, no sound what so ever. i just want to confirm that you and i were facing the same situation before i go ahead and perform surgery on my phone. any help will be appreciated.
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archnine said:
I don't read your post carefully, so I don't know if your ROM and kernel is same to me, but I have similar problem in last few days. Finally, I find the problem is the custom kernel, the lastest BHB27 kernel, when I flash the old version custom kernel, the problem is solved. I hope this information can help you.
My ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/rom-mpg24-107-70-2-brazilian-6-0-1-t3426234
Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-maxx/development/kernel-bhb27-kernel-t3207526
The new kernels have problem, so I flash back to BHB27-Kernel-V201-8-M.zip
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can you give more details about the problem that you faced?
After nougat update in Moto M mic not working.
I was not ready to do a factory reset. But there is no other option to fix mic issue after nougat update.
So, last night kept back up of all important folder and run factory reset without automatic restore.
Now, everything looks fine to me. Incoming and outgoing calls are working fine.
So, I am suggesting everyone to do a factory reset, this is one and only option to fix mic issue.
Thanks,
Saurav Sinha
email: [email protected]
I used to use my Mi9T Pro to record audio with my Rode Lavalier GO external microphone using a very good app called RecForge II Pro while I was on official MIUI. It worked perfectly with no problems at all.
Recently I switched to LineageOS 17.1 (Un-official build [04/06/20] - fw. 12) and I just found out that the external microphone volume is extremely low now. It does work, there are no cracks or problems in audio, but it's extremely low. I had to add +15dB to even hear anything, but that's not a solution to this problem.
Could you please help me with this? Point me to the right direction on how to fix this?
Thanx.
i guess its a common issue on every custom rom now... i am still looking for solutions