[Q] Caller hears himself when calling - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!
Since it became impossible to talk to me and everyone is saying me that they hear themself in speaker when they talk to me and it distracts, I need someone to help me.. I have kk5 but it all worked well before, is there some option or setting which may cause that?
Thank you!

i think its a modem issue try different one

For me, I found it was my rubber case causing it. Take off the case
and the problem disappears. It must hinder the mics in a way to cause the echo.
Ash
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Its called an echo. Its a common issue on the S2.
2 solutions:
1) Remove your case, or
2) When in a call press menu and turn noise reduction off. Alternatively, if you are rooted you can install a custom rom (or phone mod) like checkrom which has it set to off by default. But you need to flash the nr phone mod from the kitchen app for it to be off.
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damn! Its really that banal. I took the case off and the other side said OH, now its so much better .. thank you!

itox said:
damn! Its really that banal. I took the case off and the other side said OH, now its so much better .. thank you!
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I wanna use the case and I'm having this problem in one of my S2, the other doesn't have it. I will try to send it back and get a newer one.

lcmazza said:
I wanna use the case and I'm having this problem in one of my S2, the other doesn't have it. I will try to send it back and get a newer one.
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Alternatively, look at this thread.
I had this same echo w/a case on, and lived with it by modding my phone to default NR off.
Once I did the phone surgery detailed in the above thread, the echo disappeared, and I went back to my original phone with NR turned on.

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people saying i sound muffled

had a few people asking me to repeat myself when talking on the phone, also saying i sound muffled over the last few weeks? anyone had this?
will test when the wife gets back tomorrow by swapping handsets!
just thought i would ask if anyone has experienced this
Are you using any custom rom? It can be a problem in the rom
kryptoner said:
Are you using any custom rom? It can be a problem in the rom
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lighting rom, but i believe this issue was said to have started before, however i could be wrong!
just grabbed my next door neighbour and did 2 way test, i walked around the block on his 7 year phone and he sounded muffled on mine - went back to my phone and he was having trouble making me out but sound clear to me - bollocks!
guess i better flash stock back again.
bobbysixkiller said:
just grabbed my next door neighbour and did 2 way test, i walked around the block on his 7 year phone and he sounded muffled on mine - went back to my phone and he was having trouble making me out but sound clear to me - bollocks!
guess i better flash stock back again.
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try to flash the latest firmware
kryptoner said:
try to flash the latest firmware
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how do i get the stock rom back?
Multiple threads claim this happens. Seems to just be a defect with no solution. Search around.
RogerPodacter said:
Multiple threads claim this happens. Seems to just be a defect with no solution. Search around.
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what with the rom or the phone?
bobbysixkiller said:
had a few people asking me to repeat myself when talking on the phone, also saying i sound muffled over the last few weeks? anyone had this?
will test when the wife gets back tomorrow by swapping handsets!
just thought i would ask if anyone has experienced this
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Just to be sure: Ask your wife wether you sound muffled IRL as well
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Better if you change your rom and test it again...
bobbysixkiller said:
had a few people asking me to repeat myself when talking on the phone, also saying i sound muffled over the last few weeks? anyone had this?
will test when the wife gets back tomorrow by swapping handsets!
just thought i would ask if anyone has experienced this
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This is exactly what happens to me!!!
I suddenly start sounding muffled...
when my wife goes out of town...
and I go on a drinking rampage.
But then she comes back, and everything is back to normal.
Sorry OP, for makign a joke here. Yeah like others said, try factory reset and then restore factory firmware.
Some ppl claim that this happens when u r using a case cover blocking the mic for noise reduction. Try using it without and see if this solves the problem!!
Hope this helps!!
bobbysixkiller said:
what with the rom or the phone?
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With the phone itself. It seems to be a certain location your mouth is to the mic just causes muffled sound. And the noise cancellation seems to be part of the issue, doesn't work correctly. So turning it off sometimes helps.
well i called O2, and they are swapping me a brand new one tomorrow, as i have had one month!, ordered on 25th May and called yesterday being 25th June.
they are bring me one to my house - that is service!
i did try flashing stock rom, but no difference, tested my mates and his sounds fine, pretty sure there is an issue. oh well a new one will do!

[Q] How can I be able to call my wife again?

Hello, fellow GS2 users! I am in need of help. Unfortunatly, I am unable to call my wife's number anymore (which is a real shame). I am on Cognition 1.30, so I figured I'd restore to the previous cognition where things were fully functioning (1.20). Same thing. I'm not talking about the call going straight to voicemail, as it would do if the recieving end were turned off. When I make an attempt, I hear about a milisecond of the *call in progress* tone, but it then instantly disconnects. I can call other people just fine. It says 'call forwarding activated' or whatever, but it's always said that. Any tips / suggestions? Thanks!
Work out how you did it and post the info, you could make a fortune with this
I would pay
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Maybe someone doesn't want to take your calls?..
I had same thing in that when I called my friend it would ring for a split second then cut off, he changed his rom and I was able to call no probs..so maybe it isn't your end that's the problem?!..
Did your wife activate call-forwarding on her phone ? Maybe she redirected all incoming calls to a non-existent number ?
Her phone is kinda wonky... its an x10. I need to put a new ROM on it.
It does sound like the problem is at her end. Check to see if she's accidentally black-listed you, or "accidentally" black-listed you
Xephrey said:
Her phone is kinda wonky... its an x10. I need to put a new ROM on it.
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Or get a new wife who would actually pick up the phone and reply ?
Sp1tfire said:
Or get a new wife who would actually pick up the phone and reply ?
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Lols!!!
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Try whistling. They are supposed to get you a sammich when that happens.
But yeah, on a serious note;
Try seeing if she's accidentally blacklisted you. And try seeing if the problem exists ONLY between your phones;
(Try calling another number from YOUR phone, try getting another number to call HER, try calling YOUR number from HER phone, and all other permutations and combinations until you get to know where the problem lies)
Thank you all. This thread has been awesome.
try checking if u had install any call blocker or droidwall that can blacklisted some numbers/id
if not do lemme know how you manage to do that so i can have good excuse not to call my wifey when i'm out with friends cycling !
I flashed a new ROM on her phone, which ended up fixing the issue, but a few days later, the same thing started happening.
Can you check whether your number is in her rejected number list?
I'd suggest checking if she blacklisted you.
Seriously, 39482049348 replies with the same suggestion and people are still replying saying the same . Including me, yay!
How does one go about checking that?

[Q] In-Call Voice Quality Better on Rooted EVO3D With Flashed ROMs?

I've already tried changing the codecs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194947&highlight=voice+quality) and am just shy of taking a triangle file to the mic opening on my case.. (or exchanging the phone at Sprint)...
So.. My question is.. Has anyone who has had bad call quality with the stock ROM, then rooted their phones and flashed new ROMs have any issues with call quality with the new ROMs?
I'm avoiding taking my phone back as it is a magnificent piece of hardware, however my wife is ready to do it for me if I can't get the call quality improved.
wbchristmas said:
I've already tried changing the codecs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194947&highlight=voice+quality) and am just shy of taking a triangle file to the mic opening on my case.. (or exchanging the phone at Sprint)...
So.. My question is.. Has anyone who has had bad call quality with the stock ROM, then rooted their phones and flashed new ROMs have any issues with call quality with the new ROMs?
I'm avoiding taking my phone back as it is a magnificent piece of hardware, however my wife is ready to do it for me if I can't get the call quality improved.
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I feel your pain! I took my 3VO back within the 30 days because of the "muffled mic" problem. My favorite tech gave me a brand new one, no questions asked. But, I still have my husband complaining, as well as some friends. I haven't tried changing the codecs, though. I did root my phone and install TWRP recovery. I haven't flashed a ROM, yet, though. So I can't tell you if a custom ROM will work. I am going to try the triangle file, though. Probably today. I had thought part of the problem was my case, which is the Best Buy Platinum. It's made by Seidio. But, taking it off makes no difference. So, I will try filing the back of my Evo. I will report back. I'm also going to choose and flash a ROM this weekend. I was just waiting for a chance to get a Class 10 16GB sdcard from my local Microcenter. I'm just hoping it's a REAL Class 10...
I guess you can try exchanging your 3VO. Just letting you know I had the same problem with the second one.
My husband says he has no problem hearing me from my 3d, but he always sounds muffled when we talk. I'm going to root his 3d this weekend and probably file the mic hole. I've done both of those things to mine already. Nobody complains about my voice quality -- before or after root -- but his is horrible.
smarcin said:
I feel your pain! I took my 3VO back within the 30 days because of the "muffled mic" problem. My favorite tech gave me a brand new one, no questions asked. But, I still have my husband complaining, as well as some friends. I haven't tried changing the codecs, though. I did root my phone and install TWRP recovery. I haven't flashed a ROM, yet, though. So I can't tell you if a custom ROM will work. I am going to try the triangle file, though. Probably today. I had thought part of the problem was my case, which is the Best Buy Platinum. It's made by Seidio. But, taking it off makes no difference. So, I will try filing the back of my Evo. I will report back. I'm also going to choose and flash a ROM this weekend. I was just waiting for a chance to get a Class 10 16GB sdcard from my local Microcenter. I'm just hoping it's a REAL Class 10...
I guess you can try exchanging your 3VO. Just letting you know I had the same problem with the second one.
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Hmm.. Well, I guess it won't help to exchange it then.. Sucks because I use it for business as well and my clients that are located in Colorado had made a comment about it.
Maybe filing open the mic hole and/or flashing a ROM will do the trick (or any combination thereof)
meatgel said:
My husband says he has no problem hearing me from my 3d, but he always sounds muffled when we talk. I'm going to root his 3d this weekend and probably file the mic hole. I've done both of those things to mine already. Nobody complains about my voice quality -- before or after root -- but his is horrible.
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Just wondering if you file the mic hole and if it helped? I changed the codecs, but that didn't do anything for me. I've tried taking off the back of my phone, but that doesn't seem to help the muffled mic issue for me. So, I figure if taking off the back won't help, filing the hole won't either. Might be time to talk to my Sprint tech friend...
Can you keep us posted?
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Along with changing the codecs did you also try the volume adjustment threw qpst?? Also if you decide to try the mod check out volume + "plus" ver.1.7. Imo it works great.
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My wife and I both have the same problem. I have tried everything. I wish there was a mic gain app
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shockwaveaz said:
My wife and I both have the same problem. I have tried everything. I wish there was a mic gain app
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Same here.. It's frustrating. Is it possible that it could be kernel related? Anyone?
i'm tots having this issues too, it's killin me, I talk to my girls and they tell me i sound muffled, im tired of it, but if taking it back won't help i guess i have to deal!!!!
laie1472 said:
Along with changing the codecs did you also try the volume adjustment threw qpst?? Also if you decide to try the mod check out volume + "plus" ver.1.7. Imo it works great.
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What settings did you use with Volume+? I tried it, but didn't hear any difference. I'm wondering if HTC used more than one brand of mic in our 3VOs? We know they used at least 2 different screens. Maybe one mic has higher gain and the kernel is set so that the mic in our phones is squelched? I asked my Sprint tech friend if HTC might address the problem with an update, but he said HTC would have to see it as a problem. Apparently not very many people have complained, at least not to Sprint. Sorry for the long, rambling post.
I tried some tests today. It makes no difference if I'm holding my phone, I'm still muffled. If I plug in my wired headset, my voice is much louder. If I used a voice recorder application, rather than make a call, my voice is louder too. Of course the voice recorder application might have the gain turned up in case you're trying to record something that is not right by the mic.
Easy fix. Hold your phone correctly
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EricSS619 said:
Easy fix. Hold your phone correctly
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At first I was mad that you suggested this. But, I tried holding my phone vertically in front of my mouth, with the mic right in front of my mouth. Voila! The other person can actually hear me. Now to figure out how I can hold it so I can hear them, as well. Normally I hold my phone where the speaker is loudest for my ear and angle it towards my mouth, so the mic is near it. Too bad the modification to file out the hole on the back of the phone near the mic doesn't seem to help...

[Q] HTC One Call Quality Issues

Hello everyone!
I have an HTC One on the AT&T network and just recently it starting acting up.
I love the phone to death, but it is creating an extremely awful hissing/loud static sound when calling someone.
It only happens on the other persons end. I can hear them just fine, but on their end they can't hear me AT ALL.
Very wierd thing is that this only occurs when making calls via on-ear. When making calls through speaker phone it's perfectly fine!
Anyone have any ideas?? This is a very wierd situation, and I can't seem to find anyone else who has this problem!
Thanks in advance!
-iMammoth
iMammoth said:
Hello everyone!
I have an HTC One on the AT&T network and just recently it starting acting up.
I love the phone to death, but it is creating an extremely awful hissing/loud static sound when calling someone.
It only happens on the other persons end. I can hear them just fine, but on their end they can't hear me AT ALL.
Very wierd thing is that this only occurs when making calls via on-ear. When making calls through speaker phone it's perfectly fine!
Anyone have any ideas?? This is a very wierd situation, and I can't seem to find anyone else who has this problem!
Thanks in advance!
-iMammoth
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what rom are you on?
skinsfanbdh said:
what rom are you on?
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I am on the stock rom.
Sorry for not clarifying that!
if i were you i would either trade it in for a new one or s-off and try a custom rom and see if it persists. if it does return back to stock and return it for a new one
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what rom are you on?
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skinsfanbdh said:
if i were you i would either trade it in for a new one or s-off and try a custom rom and see if it persists. if it does return back to stock and return it for a new one
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Alright, im waiting on another reponse from HTC first if they can't do much for me i'll do a custom ROM. Any suggestions? haven't really looked at them for the HTC One yet.
iMammoth said:
Alright, im waiting on another reponse from HTC first if they can't do much for me i'll do a custom ROM. Any suggestions? haven't really looked at them for the HTC One yet.
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all the sense ones are good rayglobe,rgui,arhd,trickdroid.
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all the sense ones are good rayglobe,rgui,arhd,trickdroid.
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Thanks for your replies!
Still awaiting HTC Response...
Tried resetting the phone to no avail
It's wierd also becasue a video i took a wekk ago has flawless audio and the one i took last night is AWFUL. I can't figure out for the life of me what could have happened!
Will keep you posted when i flash a ROM most likely tomorrow if HTC can't do anything for me!
iMammoth said:
Thanks for your replies!
Still awaiting HTC Response...
Tried resetting the phone to no avail
It's wierd also becasue a video i took a wekk ago has flawless audio and the one i took last night is AWFUL. I can't figure out for the life of me what could have happened!
Will keep you posted when i flash a ROM most likely tomorrow if HTC can't do anything for me!
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Hi, curious if you tried another ROM and if it helped the sound?
just a quick tip just incase type~~
do you have anything covering the ambient sound hole on the back side under the power button?
or even your hand when you are talking on the phone?
I know mine used to sound messed up on the other end when holding the phone with my shoulders because it was covering that ambience sound hold.
just a thought
sixk said:
just a quick tip just incase type~~
do you have anything covering the ambient sound hole on the back side under the power button?
or even your hand when you are talking on the phone?
I know mine used to sound messed up on the other end when holding the phone with my shoulders because it was covering that ambience sound hold.
just a thought
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That's a good point. I hadn't thought of that during shoulder use. But personally, that's not a factor with my issue.
iMammoth said:
Thanks for your replies!
Still awaiting HTC Response...
Tried resetting the phone to no avail
It's wierd also becasue a video i took a wekk ago has flawless audio and the one i took last night is AWFUL. I can't figure out for the life of me what could have happened!
Will keep you posted when i flash a ROM most likely tomorrow if HTC can't do anything for me!
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I had the same problem and it freaked the hell out of me. Someone in XDA suggested it might be because of incorrect gain levels and to fix it you can try making a loud noise near the microphone. To my surprise it did work and now its perfectly fine. I called a friend and shouted as much as i could and then blew as hard as possible into the bottom mic hole. Not sure what fixed it but its worth a shot.

Cutting out during calls

I have a problem and I can't figure out what is wrong. I am running hyperdrive on kt kernel but it happens on other rooms and kernels too. The microphone on my phone keeps cutting out during call. The person I am call than can no longer here me. I am able to get the microphone to work again if I put it into speaker phone Mode and than back to headset mode. Does anybody know what is wrong? Will they send me a updated phone if I send it in for warranty?
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I have a problem and I can't figure out what is wrong. I am running hyperdrive on kt kernel but it happens on other rooms and kernels too. The microphone on my phone keeps cutting out during call. The person I am call than can no longer here me. I am able to get the microphone to work again if I put it into speaker phone Mode and than back to headset mode. Does anybody know what is wrong? Will they send me a updated phone if I send it in for warranty?
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A friend from work was complaining about this same problem today. She is 100% stock. I might try to look at her phone tomorrow. Any suggestions from the community would be great.
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A friend from work was complaining about this same problem today. She is 100% stock. I might try to look at her phone tomorrow. Any suggestions from the community would be great.
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Were you able to figure anything out?
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Were you able to figure anything out?
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Didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Might recommend a factory reset to her and if that doesn't resolve it, maybe a hardware swap.
I was going to say that aosp is the problem then someone is having same issues with stock, hmm weird on the stock one, as I know the others have the call bug.
Have you guys tried a different kernel or modem?
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I was going to say that aosp is the problem then someone is having same issues with stock, hmm weird on the stock one, as I know the others have the call bug.
Have you guys tried a different kernel or modem?
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Yah I have had the same problem on both hyperdrive and slim bean. I have also tried both stock and kt kernel. I did upgrade the modem. I cant remember if I had the same problemon the release modem. Could it be a modem problem? Didn't think of that because it seemed like a microphone issue
I've been having issues on stock also. Its usually when I'm on the phone and sometimes it'll cut out on me and I can't really hear what the person on the other end is saying.
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I want to bump this. I am still having this problem. I have even Odin the factory image. Seems like a software problem to me though.
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If you turn off the proximity ssensor, the dialpad stays on. When your cheek touches it, the phone will mute, end call, etc.

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