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I am using the production version of Xperia S and found the in call volume extremely low, when compare with my old Samsung Galaxy Note. Is there any hack or shortcut that help before my boss complain about that.
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Same here. Not on earpiece, but while on speakerphone. I barely hear anything.
It is quite shocking most of the reviews say the volume was loud and clear. Hmm..
ps: XPS plays song quite loud IMHO, but not during on-call
Sony Hong Kong posted a reply in their facebook saying that the earpiece is positioned near video call camera (i.e. right side), but I don't experience any difference ... still so low in call volume than my old Samsung.
Need a hack or what ... the Engineering Mode trick that someone posted somewhere about Xperia X10 does not work ...
No incall issues at all. Nice and crisp sound.
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I also got my XS in Hong Kong and does not has any problem for the ear volume. Have you remove the protective screen plastic sheet? Most of the user complaint when they receive the machine and trial the use test the machine.
somesex said:
I am using the production version of Xperia S and found the in call volume extremely low, when compare with my old Samsung Galaxy Note. Is there any hack or shortcut that help before my boss complain about that.
Thanks.
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Actually great had yesterday a long distance call. Far better as my o2x
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The call volume is very acceptable. Arc/Arc S was slightly louder and X10 was much softer. X10 call voulme was actually too soft to even be useable in most public areas.
Actually just got off the phone from a call.
Unless your phone is defective or your hearing is not good I think the in call volume is great. It's crisp too which is a nice bonus.
I too have this problem, I can barely hear anything inside a shopping mall, which isnt the case for the iphone 4s or the galaxy s2, is there no way to crank the volume beyond the max?
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jcsmart said:
I also got my XS in Hong Kong and does not has any problem for the ear volume. Have you remove the protective screen plastic sheet? Most of the user complaint when they receive the machine and trial the use test the machine.
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there is 2 layer of protective applied on the screen with first layer have print but the 2nd layer did not block the earpiece, should i remove it too? thanks
Yeah, I have trouble understanding my call partner, too, for example in trains or on the road. Thats really annoying, I would hope that there is a hack or something like that.
Me too!
we should report this to SONY
It seems that it's not problem on every Xperia S, as I actually have to lower volume to about 75% to talk comfortable. Did you install latest firmware? Maybe it was a problem with earlier soft.
hep me too
The call volume is excellent for me. However its when i put it on speaker mode that it sucks really bad, this can be fixed throe software cause the speaker is excellent when playing up music but sucks when using for calls.
I have this problem too the call volume is definitely low compares to my previous phone Nexus S.
taxas said:
The call volume is excellent for me. However its when i put it on speaker mode that it sucks really bad, this can be fixed throe software cause the speaker is excellent when playing up music but sucks when using for calls.
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Exactly! When I use earpiece, the volume is quite good. But when I turn on the speaker, the volume is really bad.
Same problem here on my x10I wolfbreak Roms my speakers were very loud compared to this xs I mean the conversation are quite clear but on speaker phone it is terrible can never make out what the persons going on about.
Yep same here with .73
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Same Here :\
mpolanski said:
It seems that it's not problem on every Xperia S, as I actually have to lower volume to about 75% to talk comfortable. Did you install latest firmware? Maybe it was a problem with earlier soft.
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Try it with loudspeaker! That's what the ppl are talking about.
Extremely disappointed with loudspeaker while calling/receiving calls.
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Just upgraded from S2 to S3. Phone is amazing but have noticed a small issue where some of the notification tones are distorted when playing out the speaker. Some are fine but others such as Flowers and Charming bell sound distorted and a bit buzzy.
Is this normal or should I get it checked? I know it's a small thing but I checked with earphones and it's not the tones themselves. Perhaps they are just played at too louder volume?
Thanks.
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The phone speaker rattles at high volume.
Welcome to cheap, sloppy mass production. (Wait until your bezel chips or cracks too. Or you get dust in strange places)
Ever since I booted up the DNA, the speaker sounded outrageously loud distinguishably.
I pulled out my old Samsung Fascinate and tested its decibel level at full volume...and guess what; the full volume from the Fascinate is close to what the DNA produces at the lowest volume level!!!
At full volume from the DNA, it clearly eats up the sound from my laptop at its full volume.
Nonetheless the sound quality even at full is just superb with no distortion nor uneven dynamics of each frequencies (From standards of a phone of course), but it is just too damn loud even at the lowest level.
Yeah I like how loud and clear it is, but I also find it annoying that this thing is still quite loud at the literal lowest volume setting haha. Oh well...
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Mine isn't very loud .. is it broke?
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Yeah, it really cramps my style watching videos in my work bathroom. I have to lug my N7 around now because of it!
Using speakerphone is a bit quiet for my taste.
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Mine isn't very loud .. is it broke?
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You could test your DNA's decibel levels and have HTC determine if your device is functioning as it should be. But I doubt that yours is a faulty one, as HTC would test all products during the manufacturing stage.
GSM arena tested it
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Mine isn't very loud .. is it broke?
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GSM arena tested it and it did very well it is supposed to be 83.1 decibels so I suppose if yours is less than that then your speaker is faulty. I feel like mine is not that loud of a speaker so I may have the same problem as you.:crying:
True.
I would agree, it seems rather loud, especially for some of the ringtones. It also depends on the ambience of the room obviously. In a quiet house where no noise is made for several hours, a simple tone on low volume seems too loud. Though when I go outside, sometimes the speaker is not loud enough. I can't ever find that happy medium.
Ha! OK, I thought I was the only one to think this phone was loud. In fact, I even seem to remember seeing another post on here about the phone being too quiet. Whaaaa?!? I find myself attempting to turn down the earpiece volume even though it's already on the lowest setting. Sometimes I think people sitting next to me are listening in... I can use the earpiece as a speakerphone in a quiet setting. Any devs out there planning on creating a custom ROM would do themselves good to add a wider sound range for the earpiece speaker.
Mine is noticeably loud but not like, exceptionally so. I usually keep it like 2 notches below full and the ringtones are kind of "normal volume".
This is interesting. I have found my DNA to be too quiet even with volume at 100%. I can barely hear (let alone understand) the navigation voice when driving in my car. Though I do find the earpiece to be ridiculously loud. Other people around me can easily hear the caller speaking when I'm on the phone. I'll have to see if I can find a way to test it.
Put me in the "too loud on speakerphone" category. The sound is clear, but it is WAY too loud at the lowest volume setting on speakerphone. It's a real problem for me, as I ALWAYS use the speakerphone, but I don't want everyone within 50 feet to hear my conversation. It's crazy-loud.
Is there any way to tweak this? Some dbproperties, or whatever? Also, has anyone been able to root this phone? I can't find any instructions that actually work. Thanks
ClarkSt,
Adjusting output level from software or kernel isn't yet possible on this device, but you can reduce the speaker volume manually; simply cover the speaker bar with your finger or some rubber or wood material to the length which you want it to be.
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Yeah, it's pretty loud for me too, but only on the second setting level, the first level is perfect on mine, I compared it to a Galaxy S2 and Nexus.
I was hoping for some advice. I have received my Z2 today - the overall phone seems amazing, but the call quality through the earpiece seems really poor. There is muffled sound, clearly some digital background and sometimes it is quite hard to hear the other person. I have changed settings and sim (as I thought it could be static) but all to no avail.
Any advice I would be grateful.
I am with Vodafone UK and quality on my iPhone 5s was amazing but this is poor.
Thanks
nickhem said:
I was hoping for some advice. I have received my Z2 today - the overall phone seems amazing, but the call quality through the earpiece seems really poor. There is muffled sound, clearly some digital background and sometimes it is quite hard to hear the other person. I have changed settings and sim (as I thought it could be static) but all to no avail.
Any advice I would be grateful.
I am with Vodafone UK and quality on my iPhone 5s was amazing but this is poor.
Thanks
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Maybe a stupid question but could it have been the person at the other end's phone? Have you tested more than one call?
packetlos said:
Maybe a stupid question but could it have been the person at the other end's phone? Have you tested more than one call?
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Hi I have yes and called into voicemails etc as well. All the same.
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Hi I have yes and called into voicemails etc as well. All the same.
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Move the phone around your ear. You maybe positioning it too low.
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zodiac100 said:
Move the phone around your ear. You maybe positioning it too low.
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I have tried that as well. The calls just sound digitised and there is a lot of noise with the calls - it is louder than the voices themselves.
I hear quiet noise during call exactly when opposite speak...looks like speaker generize voice and strange noise in background.
EDIT: noise is present all time but when opposite speaks it is little louder...
cedropol said:
I hear quiet noise during call exactly when opposite speak...looks like speaker generize voice and strange noise in background.
EDIT: noise is present all time but when opposite speaks it is little louder...
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That sounds quite similar - but it is causing me not to be able to easily hear the other person.
Are there only two such cases? Should we exchange our devices?
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Are there only two such cases? Should we exchange our devices?
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No, mine does this too. I'm hoping an update addresses it.
I also hear a little bit of noise when the other person speaks, and the earpiece seems to not be 100% fixed and I can notice some vibration with loud sound (might be just my phone).
I love everything about this phone except sound quality that I found disappointing in general (earpiece, loud speakers, headphone sound...)
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No, mine does this too. I'm hoping an update addresses it.
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I hope that an update fixes this but it seems hardware related on my handset.
Called Sony - they know nothing of this issue!
I received my Z2 yesterday and I have absolutely no issues with my earpiece. Call quality is great comparing to my iPhone 5. It's nice and clear. It is also so loud that others (people around me) can hear my earpiece too. This is a first phone I had to turn down the earpiece volume down.
BTW I on Three UK.
Yes I agree. I love the phone but disappointed with the call quality. Im In the UK on EE.
One thing I would say I did notice a similar noise on my Iphone 5s but not as bad so maybe because the Z2 is much louder and clearer I am now noticing it more.
I dont notice it all the time.
Other than that I love the phone.
I can see that on very quiet places noise level is higher, on little loud places it disappear; could it be bad job of noise reduction alghoritm?
It is mediocre at best for me. Hissing and some noise. Same for people on the other end. AT&T here.
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I'm on Three UK and have not experienced any issues at either end of the conversation with the Z2.
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It might be network related. Please post your mobile providers.
No issues here on the O2 network. Calls are clear and noise free for both ends of the conversation.
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3 UK here,
Love the phone, no issues with call quality AT ALL.
Perfect phone.
Go to call settings then equaliser select smooth. Did same and no problem after that I'm on Vodafone UK.Hope this help if so please click thanks button
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Proper etiquette aside (hint: don't use speakerphone while doing your "business" in a public bathroom), rate this thread to express how you think the Essential Phone's speakerphone performs. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it's loud and it's clear.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
Can someone confirm if it has front facing speakers?
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Can someone confirm if it has front facing speakers?
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Early looks at the hardware show a bottom firing speaker next to the charging port.
Like he said above. Speaker is on the bottom. The speaker clairty is good with he calling. Tested it on my family earlier. Played some music at full blast and the sound wasn't great but you could hear it from the other room. I'd say probably a 7/10 but honestly I haven't had a phone that I'd rate over an 8/10 yet. Definitely in particular with a pixel or s8
Louder than my HTC 10, and moto z force. Pulled out the Droid Turbo louder than it as well.
On par with my s7 edge, if not just barely louder.
Definitely louder than my Turbo 2. I can hear it in another room as well.
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It gets loud but the during last 3 ticks of the volume, sound quality takes a dive and gets pretty harsh
i'm considering this phone but i'm concerned about the speaker volume clarity.
I'm currently using iphone 8 plus and really impressed by the speakers sound, best i've heard for clarity and loudness.
I was alos impressed with htc u11 speakers, if it's as good as that them i'm sold.
I forgot to update this. They fixed the harshness of the speaker . It's totally fine now. The volume stepping has also improved.
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I forgot to update this. They fixed the harshness of the speaker . It's totally fine now. The volume stepping has also improved.
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Don't know if I'm late to the party but I find the loud speaker very good actually. I'll preface that by saying I don't listen to music on speaker, I have headphones of Bluetooth speakers for that. Call audio is very crisp and gets very loud. I'm very impressed by it. I think your usage/expectation will dictate how satisfied you are. My phone isn't my boombox so I think the speaker is great.
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dc82 said:
Don't know if I'm late to the party but I find the loud speaker very good actually. I'll preface that by saying I don't listen to music on speaker, I have headphones of Bluetooth speakers for that. Call audio is very crisp and gets very loud. I'm very impressed by it. I think your usage/expectation will dictate how satisfied you are. My phone isn't my boombox so I think the speaker is great.
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Oh yeah definitely. I mainly use my speakers for YouTube and the speaker is more than suitable for that.
Have had this phone for a few weeks and it is by far the loudest and most clear loudspeaker I've had on any phone. From htc, lg, samsung, zte, Moto. this is my favorite phone ever.
jerrysmithc137 said:
Have had this phone for a few weeks and it is by far the loudest and most clear loudspeaker I've had on any phone. From htc, lg, samsung, zte, Moto. this is my favorite phone ever.
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Lol, Which is louder? The speaker or this ad right below your post?
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Jonathanlc2005 said:
Lol, Which is louder? The speaker or this ad right below your post?
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Hey man fat bottomed girls make the rockin world go round.
jerrysmithc137 said:
Hey man fat bottomed girls make the rockin world go round.
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Haha depends on who you ask.
Some of us don't like to be trapeze artists when mimicing man's best friend
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