I am using ROM version 3.17.03, May 15th 2003 Radio A.33.02 and Protocol version 1.3.3.
Does anyone know if there is a setting in the software anywhere which cuts off the mic/earpiece? The plug for a hands-free headset stilll lets the user operate the unit.
I have had a screen replaced and ever since, the mic/ear piece simply doesn't work. It has been back to the repairer numerous times but he can't figure out how to get them working again and I am beginning to suspect that he didn't accidentally disconnect anything which he didnt re-connect while putting the screen in.
Curiously enough, in the blue ribbon bar at the top of the screen there IS what looks like a broken top half of a cocktail glass with an X beside it, - next to a speaker-like icon??? But this may just indicate lack of service and when I switch to PHONE, the volume control comes up as working normally. I suppose this might just mean that the phone rings as opposed to vibrates, which it does, whether on (no) speaker/mic or hands free headset.
The unit is called a PW10A1 (SX-56)
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The in-call speaker on my wife's Aria doesn't consistently work for calls. I've replaced the digitizer on it, but I don't think it's hardware related, because I took the battery out while it was on, and when I started it up again, it worked; and sometimes it works, then doesn't, then does.
What happens is when she calls or is called the speaker just doesn't work. She transfers the sound to the external speaker and it works fine.
She's running the Liberated ROM (not sure what version, sorry; I can find out if needed).
Thanks for any help!
It's probably a loose connection.
Using a wired headset has screwed 2 arias for me now.sometimes I can wiggle the plug before I remove it and get the speaker to work but generally I just turn speakerphone on and turn the volume all the way down to use the ear speaker.fairly common problem.
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It's probably a loose connection.
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I'm going to agree on this one. I've taken my Aria apart more times than I probably should have... the first cellphone I've ever repaired on my own, so go figure.
My bet would be that the in-call speaker is still in place, but loose. If you open it up again, the piece you're looking for is maybe a half-inch long rectangular block with two prongs on one side. If the phone is sitting screen up, the prongs should be facing down with the points towards the top of the cell phone. It sits in a little recess above the lcd assembly.
You need to push the piece up so it's snug in it's little recess. Easy peasy.
If you've already done a digitizer replacement, you should have the tools to do a quick check and make sure the speaker is secure in the proper position.
I still think it may be a loose speaker connection, but I also think mtnlion could be right, too.
When the in-call speaker does not work, does the phone show an icon in the notification bar that indicates that a headset is connected?
In any case, I do think it's a hardware issue and not a software issue. But if the OP really wants to be certain, he can install another ROM and see if the same problem occurs.
Yeah, I took the thing apart again, and stretched those prongs a bit to make the speaker fit more snugly; hasn't had the problem since. But I think now the seal isn't quite as tight as it used to be so her screen "squishes". That'll be another day.
Thanks for the thoughts on it.
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I had that issue too. To fix it, all I had to do was use a space heater (or a blow dryer) on the phone (take the battery, sim card and SD card out first) for about 15 minutes. Then take it and smoosh it underneath something flat and heavy like a book, but make sure to put something down beneath it so the screen doesn't get scratched. Once it cools down, it should be significantly less squishy.
yesterday I decided against my better judgement to try and take apart my x10 to see if I could get to the speakers, it sounded distorted during phone calls when the volume was all the way up. I used the dissasembly guide here: http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/05/10/xperia-x10-disassembly-guide/
however once, i started reading the guide, i realized I had to basically gut the entire phone to get to the main call speaker, so i put it back together. all i did was take out the screws, removed the lower support and used a credit card to pry between the covers and worked my way down. thats as far as i got, I had the back cover off and then I reassembled after reconsideration. however, the phone didn't work when i turned it back on. I mean, it works and I can see the backlighting on the screen but no logo or anything. I know it's actually booting into android because I can unlock the phone by memory and proper finger placement without even having the display working. I hear the "click" when it unlocks my phone and the volume/updown beeps. i've even heard my personal set notification tone go off a couple times. however, aside from the screen not working (besides backlighting), it wont respond to a phone call or chime when you send it a text message. If i use a different phone to call mine, it rings several times until you leave a voice message like normal. so, its not acting like its off. so again, I know it's actually booting into android.
after further inspection I realized that there is a ribbon cable on the bottom right hand side (battery side up) particularly close to where the covers snap together. I don't know if I did it with the credit card swipe or the covers weren't aligned well when I snapped it back together but I can see one little trace with a magnifying glass and a flashlight where it was "nicked" or scored. one teeny tiny little thing and my phone is inop.... does anyone have any suggestions? maybe like where I can get that ribbon cable? I'd start over with a new phone but the ebay prices are ridiculous. this use to be an ATT free upgrade phone and now its discontinued. I really doubt you can fix a ribbon cable... im feeling pretty helpless here.
I think you should send to shop to get professional repair before it getting worse.
I accidentally bumped a cup of coffee over on the back of my HTC Evo 4g LTE. I bumped a pillow into the nightstand while trying to contort my body in a way that would let me set sleeping my 10mo old into bed without waking him
I turned off the phone immediately, took off my Otterbox Commuter case (not the really waterproof Defender) and found a thin liquid coating on the back housing. Perhaps 1-2hrs later I made the poor estimate that it wasn't "that bad" and tried turning it on. The phone went into what I think was a boot loop (the display never showed anything, so I can't be sure), vibrating every ~30sec as it would if it were constantly trying to turn on and failing. It doesn't have a battery designed for removal, so I just had to let it sit.
Perhaps 6hrs later I went to check on it, and thought it was unresponsive after pressing the power button and nothing appeared to happen. I inadvertently pushed the volume rocker, however, at which point it made a beep as though it were adjusting the volume! After that, I noticed that the power button was also toggling the capacitive navigation buttons, which would illuminate and shut off as if the phone was "running" as well... but I still had no display.
Since then I've done a complete teardown (pop off all cases, separate all ribbon cables, vibration motor, speakers, camera, and removed the battery). I've done a few washes/brief soaks in isopropyl with the motherboard and then put everything in a vacuum chamber overnight at -20 inches of mercury. I also set the display and motherboard it in DriRite (lab-grate dessicant) for about a week now. In the meantime, I assumed the display may have been fried and ordered a replacement since it was only $28 on ebay. I just got it yesterday, but get the same results (phone "turns on," but display never lights up).
Any input on troubleshooting further?
- I've thought about looking at the two ribbon connector receivers for the display under a microscope to see if I can see any residue.
- I've also considered opening my wife's phone (same model) and swapping the batteries based on a probably false idea that if the battery might have gotten zapped, it could power the rest of the phone but not the display? Thinking not, as the power-ups I've attempted have had the USB charger plugged in, but easy experiment.
Would it be possible to short out just something related to the display on the motherboard so that the phone could run seemingly perfectly fine but just with no display? Just seemed so darn unlikely and that if I toasted some circuitry that a lot more would have been toasted in the process.
I plan to reassemble tonight and test for call reception (I think I can guess where the answer button is) and notifications (email myself and see if I get a vibrate/beep). That would confirm that the radios are also still functional.
Sort of at a loss and am not sure what else to do! I'm an engineer and even if the phone is toast... I'd really love to definitively figure out what's causing the issue.
My S3 got wet this morning, after sitting in rice through the day it will power on... however as soon as I put the battery in you can hear the speaker giving off this little static sounding gurgling noise. Once the phone powers up the speaker does not work regardless if on the phone or speaker. Also when I call someone, they cannot hear me. It is not recognizing my SD but is recognizing my SIM. The back and edit / settings button on the bottom of the phone work ~75% of the time.
My question is... if I buy another S3 (I see them often going at a discount with cracked screens) can I take the guts out of the new phone and just use my current LCD / glass / case?
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My S3 got wet this morning, after sitting in rice through the day it will power on... however as soon as I put the battery in you can hear the speaker giving off this little static sounding gurgling noise. Once the phone powers up the speaker does not work regardless if on the phone or speaker. Also when I call someone, they cannot hear me. It is not recognizing my SD but is recognizing my SIM. The back and edit / settings button on the bottom of the phone work ~75% of the time.
My question is... if I buy another S3 (I see them often going at a discount with cracked screens) can I take the guts out of the new phone and just use my current LCD / glass / case?
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Yes, you can, well, mostly i think, the parts that don't contain data, but if you will only replace the screen you are good to go.
But please, if you don't know how to do that, go pass that to someone experienced so nothing is messed up.
Cheers.
Yes you can just use screen setup, you can use the motherboard, speaker, mic etc from the good phone and put it in the old screen chassis. this will not fix any screen, touch, light up key etc issues though.
I've had the Samsung gear circle for over a year now, I think going on two, and they will randomly restart. I know for sure it's not my phone because I upgraded from a galaxy s5 to s7 edge.
The Bluetooth headphones will cut off and play they certain sounds in order on their own. The sounds are as follows:
•Device off indication
•Device on indication
•Connecting/paired to phone sound
•then the status of the battery.
This all happens without touching the power switch.
I also noticed that the headphones connect back faster when it restarts than when you would turn it on via the switch.
That's because of the damaged wire that goes to the left earpiece.
I have the same issue and looking for the videoguide or manual on how to disassemble it properly. Once I find it I'm going to replace the wire. Probably will make it a bit longer as well, so it better fits my collars.