Yesterday, all of a sudden, my SGS2 started rattling when vibration is on. Rattling is extremely loud and comes from left-from-camera part of the phone. It's not the back cover cause it rattles without a cover as well. When I touch that part, rattling stops. Does anyone know what is it (I didn't drop the phone or did anything to cause it)?
Thank you!
I noticed this as soon as I reached home after buying the phone last November. Just played with it a bit and--WHAM. I get this weird, sort of rasping robotic noise when its on vibrate. It sounds like the phone has a cold or something...if that makes sense at all. I suspect something is loose around the camera area. Do you still have the problem...cause I do. It didn't bother me at first but now its just annoying.
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So, my wife inadvertently managed to get a little Kool-Aid on the end of her phone a couple of days ago thus leaving stick/sugary residue.
He red Power button was "sticky" when you pressed it. We first noticed the microphone was involved yesterday when I or she would call and I couldn't hear her at all but she could hear me. The next day, I could hear her, but very faint. That's when it occurred to me that obviously some of the Kool Aid got into her mic and dried making her voice hardly being able to be picked up.
So, what would be the best way to "clean" out the mic and not damage it?
Any advise?
A good shot of compressed air did the trick!
Just noticed an odd very light whirring noise from my headphones when they are plugged into the Evo 3d and the screen is updating.
For example when i turn the screen on and the weather animation on my lock-screen runs, it makes the whirring noise, but when I am on a static home screen it is quiet, but then if i swipe to move to the next screen i hear the light noise again. Same if click on the launcher button to open the app drawer, or click on the phone button on the screen and it opens the dialer.
Wondering if this is a common issue/bug, or if I have a defective unit i need to exchange.
The headphones work perfectly fine in my old phone so it isn't the headphones.
Deetz307 said:
Just noticed an odd very light whirring noise from my headphones when they are plugged into the Evo 3d and the screen is updating.
For example when i turn the screen on and the weather animation on my lock-screen runs, it makes the whirring noise, but when I am on a static home screen it is quiet, but then if i swipe to move to the next screen i hear the light noise again. Same if click on the launcher button to open the app drawer, or click on the phone button on the screen and it opens the dialer.
Wondering if this is a common issue/bug, or if I have a defective unit i need to exchange.
The headphones work perfectly fine in my old phone so it isn't the headphones.
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I had headphones on for about 40 minutes yesterday morning and didn't notice anything like that at all. Have you tried a different set of headphones?....just to pinpoint in fact that it's a problem with your phone.
I see what you are talking about. The noise is really faint, but I'd say not to worry about it since it may be software related. When browsing apps and what not the sound is gone.
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Damn......just put my headphones on again and still nothing like that. Either my phone's not afflicted or my ears are worse then I thought after to many years working in a factory.
I can hear it too, when I scroll I can clearly hear it. This isn't anything new, I've noticed this sort of thing from other devices. Certain laptops will make a tiny squeal when rapidly scrolling something on the screen with the volume jacked up. We're probably hearing added EMI from the increase in CPU activity. Not much you can do about it. :/
The original Evo used to always make this annoying warbling noise during silence. At times it honestly sounded like faint music almost, it was that pronounced.
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I can hear it too, when I scroll I can clearly hear it. This isn't anything new, I've noticed this sort of thing from other devices. Certain laptops will make a tiny squeal when rapidly scrolling something on the screen with the volume jacked up. We're probably hearing added EMI from the increase in CPU activity. Not much you can do about it. :/
The original Evo used to always make this annoying warbling noise during silence. At times it honestly sounded like faint music almost, it was that pronounced.
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Yep, that's a fact of life, when it comes to electronic devices. When it puts out enough power, it'll interfere with the headphones (Which, if you think about it, headphones are just a giant magnifier for electronic pulses. Makes sense)
If you don't believe me, hook up an aux cable to your car stereo, and pinch the end. It'll make a buzzing noise. You're electrically charged enough to play music!
Same thing for the internals of your phone. Doesn't take much. Heck, you could probably set your phone next to an MP3 player that you have your headphones plugged into, and still get some interference.
Thanks for confirming that you can hear it too.
I know what you all are saying about electronics having some EMI, but i went back and compared it to my original Evo, and a friend's iPhone 3GS, and neither of the two gave any background noise because the screen was changing/scrolling etc.
Gotta decide if I want to return it. I love the phone's speed, features etc., and this is definitely a minor thing I am bringing up, but it just bugs me a little.
I also have this noise problem, noticed it right away. I also have a slight cracking sound from the speaker when a loud sound plays. It's odd because normally other devices are able to be placed at max volume without hearing distortion. I'm not ready to return it yet, my roomate got one this morning, and I want to see if his does the same.
My Evo did the same thing, especially worse when I had it plugged in.
Same effect on my phone. I just noticed
last night and thought I was hearing things.
I noticed this right away on my 3D. I never noticed any similar sound on my EVO 4G.
Thankfully, it seems to disappear when I am not interacting with the phone. Therefore, it's not a huge issue for me.
When I shake the phone there's a rattling noise, it could be the battery or something like that, is this normal or should I take it back to store?
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When I shake the phone there's a rattling noise, it could be the battery or something like that, is this normal or should I take it back to store?
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Unless it's loud and feels like something has fallen off, it might be the camera or the accelerometer.
Accelerometer is an aside, no audible moving parts.
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just gave mine a shake and i will admit im not in the quietest office but i could not hear anything. If i was you i would take to the store to be safe i mean they should just straight swap it over.
I meant to type "ASIC," silly autocorrect changed it on my atrix.
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Yup, I have that too. I noticed it when I followed the 'shake' tip in App Highlights.
It's like one of the bigger parts isn't secured, possibly the battery. It makes a muffled click-clack noise when I shake the phone. But I have to really shake it, when I turn it over or move swiftly it doesn't occur.
Just to let everyone know (esp the guy above me) I took it back and got a replacement, the replacement makes no noise on shake at all so it definitely is some kind of fault (albeit a small one).
Like, robinVerdegaal says I think it was the battery. Mine was pretty loud (you could hear it rattle in a loud room) and I also noticed it when using the Suprise Me function on the App Highlights app.
Thanks brummiesteven. I didn't have a real problem with the loose part, but as I've also had a couple of touchscreen and touchbutton freezes (see this thread) I'll probably go and get a replacement as well.
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Thanks brummiesteven. I didn't have a real problem with the loose part, but as I've also had a couple of touchscreen and touchbutton freezes (see this thread) I'll probably go and get a replacement as well.
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I think that may be a software problem, I too have a similar issue, screen works fine but none of the buttons on the side work, volume, power, camera etc. It only happens when connected to power which is why I think it's a software problem.
I have a small lamp desk beside my bed and I leave my transformer charging on top of the desk. I only notice this in my bedroom, (I guess its quiet and the sound bounce off the wooden desk)
The electronic buzz and hissing sound bothered me, and I couldnt figure out if it was my laptop, cell or the phone. It was loud enough to disturb me whenever it decided to hiss. (hisses for 5~15 seconds randomly sometimes every 2 minute, sometimes more/less often)
Turns out it was the prime. If you put your ear on the back of the tablet, you will really hear it. (top left corner looking it from the back is where it makes the most noise)
Is this a defective prime or is everyone like this. I am not sure if this has to do with the .13 update because I didn't hear the sound when I first got the prime.
Could you guys check your prime and please tell me this is normal/not normal
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I have a small lamp desk beside my bed and I leave my transformer charging on top of the desk. I only notice this in my bedroom, (I guess its quiet and the sound bounce off the wooden desk)
The electronic buzz and hissing sound bothered me, and I couldnt figure out if it was my laptop, cell or the phone. It was loud enough to disturb me whenever it decided to hiss. (hisses for 5~15 seconds randomly sometimes every 2 minute, sometimes more/less often)
Turns out it was the prime. If you put your ear on the back of the tablet, you will really hear it. (top left corner looking it from the back is where it makes the most noise)
Is this a defective prime or is everyone like this. I am not sure if this has to do with the .13 update because I didn't hear the sound when I first got the prime.
Could you guys check your prime and please tell me this is normal/not normal
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Yeah, I got that too. Noticed it yesterday. Quite annoying for those who have better hearing. There are other people experiencing this too
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/transformer-prime-help/13855-buzzing-noise-tf-speaker.html
I will try to ignore it
Do you have your phone near the Transformer? Phones interfere with amplifiers and can generate buzzing noise in the speakers (it sounds like old school phone modem). I use it to detect phone calls before the phone starts calling.
You are duplicating my thread ;P
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469596
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I have a small lamp desk beside my bed and I leave my transformer charging on top of the desk. I only notice this in my bedroom, (I guess its quiet and the sound bounce off the wooden desk)
The electronic buzz and hissing sound bothered me, and I couldnt figure out if it was my laptop, cell or the phone. It was loud enough to disturb me whenever it decided to hiss. (hisses for 5~15 seconds randomly sometimes every 2 minute, sometimes more/less often)
Turns out it was the prime. If you put your ear on the back of the tablet, you will really hear it. (top left corner looking it from the back is where it makes the most noise)
Is this a defective prime or is everyone like this. I am not sure if this has to do with the .13 update because I didn't hear the sound when I first got the prime.
Could you guys check your prime and please tell me this is normal/not normal
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when i hold mine up to my ear, it just whispers "You're Awesome."
i dont seem to get this noise with or without it plugged into the dock. i hope ya get it fixed!
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when i hold mine up to my ear, it just whispers "You're Awesome."
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^^^^^^^^^^^^
THIS!
Seriously, now. It could be the phone as somebody suggested. Specifically you cellphone, or pager (or any wireless communication device within 1 - 2 meters away)
It could also be due to the update. How's your battery life? Some are reporting that Audio_out is intermittently waking up during sleep. That's another item to consider.
I think it's Asus' hardware fix for the poor wireless. They filled the new ones with messenger bees. They fly out of your HDMI port to hand deliver data packets.
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I think it's Asus' hardware fix for the poor wireless. They filled the new ones with messenger bees.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZs39wggIW4
Actually mine is ticking...
Does that mean something, or is it just a figment of my imagina...
BOOM!!!
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Does that mean something do you figu
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uh oh. did you pull the pin out? i guess we'll know if he never answeres us...
serious now, is it ticking in the same spot? ive held mine up to my ear for like 10 minutes, listening all over and i cant hear a thing.
which isnt a problem, but everyone in the coffee shop is staring....
Still here.
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uh oh. did you pull the pin out? i guess we'll know if he never answeres us...
serious now, is it ticking in the same spot? ive held mine up to my ear for like 10 minutes, listening all over and i cant hear a thing.
which isnt a problem, but everyone in the coffee shop is staring....
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Sorry, I know this was a serious thread, just couldn't resist.I am trying to see if I have the sound described, but it's a bit loud where I am ATM. Will check tonight at home.
I hear the ever-so-slightest whisper along most of the top-end of mine. Along the bottom however, nothing.
Certainly would never have heard this without everything cut off and the Prime almost wedged into my ear lol
So, wonder what it is.
At first I thought this was about the issue of feedback when not playing audio but keeping the Prime plugged in to a 3.5mm jack. MicroHDMI of course exhibits no such behavior. But it's not, so I don't even know why I'm mentioning it
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Much worse when plugged in. Still not very noticeable. Just sounds like static from the speaker to me, I now hear it best right under the speaker grille (that is beneath, not directly behind).
Put me in the "can't hear a damn thing" category. Not a single hiss.
It's been a good weekend - we got our phones already!
One of the things I hated most about my e4g and e3d were that the vibrate motor sounded like someone has taken a belt sander to the back of the phone.
The 4g LTE sounded great... for a couple of days. But its already starting to make a buzzing noise. For work I need to be notified of emails and messages but am often in meetings where I can't have the ringer on and if the phone buzzes like its coming apart I can't have it on vibrate either.
I havent tried to chase down a replacement for it yet as it is still acceptable but is anyone else seeing the same thing already?
I noticed the same thing we could try to return it for a new one but I had this with both of my Evo's and my Evo 3D. I assume it is just the fact that htc uses ****ty vibrate motors
At least yours vibrates mines doesn't even do that
mine is doing it. thought it was normal, until i got a notification and sounded like it broke out of its holder within the phone and started rattling around.
eeesh. i can live with it, i usually turn off all vibration options to conserve battery, and i'll fix it when i become confident/ballsey to take it apart and do it myself.
TorxT3D said:
mine is doing it. thought it was normal, until i got a notification and sounded like it broke out of its holder within the phone and started rattling around.
eeesh. i can live with it, i usually turn off all vibration options to conserve battery, and i'll fix it when i become confident/ballsey to take it apart and do it myself.
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The vibe motor looks like its right above the camera... pretty easy to spot. I am going to put some foam around it behind the SD card door and see if that helps/postpones the inevitable.
Check settings. AFAIK there were options I've seen to increase/decrease the vibration amount. Check if that fixes it, if not, then yea might be a bad motor.