Hi XDAers,
I believe since rooting (it might have occurred some time after) my Samsung Galaxy SII GT9100, I am not able to use my speakerphone as the other party to the call can't hear me. This problem is the same whether I use the regular phone, Skype, Viber or any other communication program. I have no problems with the mic when the phone is not on speakerphone, and I can use any recording application successfully.
I originally rooted my phone, flashed LighteningROM, went back to my service providers ROM (though rooted), and just today switched to CM9. I'm not sure exactly when the problem started occurring, but it was AFTER flashing to LighteningROM and before flashing to CM9. Is there any way to debug the error? Could it be due to flashing a bad radio or the like?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Speakerphone uses the top mic, not the bottom. Is the top mic clear and uncovered that you can see? If so, it may either be a hardware issue with the upper mic, or the rubber housing on the upper mic in the internals of the phone may not be seated properly, and is blocking sound to it.
ctomgee said:
Speakerphone uses the top mic, not the bottom. Is the top mic clear and uncovered that you can see? If so, it may either be a hardware issue with the upper mic, or the rubber housing on the upper mic in the internals of the phone may not be seated properly, and is blocking sound to it.
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The top mic seems to be uncovered. I believe I once read that Sound Recorder and applications alike use the top mic as well? If this is the case, why is the mic working in these applications?
sodhi said:
The top mic seems to be uncovered. I believe I once read that Sound Recorder and applications alike use the top mic as well? If this is the case, why is the mic working in these applications?
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You got me. Have you tried flashing back to stock and seeing if the issue persists?
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You got me. Have you tried flashing back to stock and seeing if the issue persists?
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Wasn't my intention to "get you" - hope you didn't take it the wrong way! I've just flashed back to stock ROM, but the problem persists. It appears people CAN hear me, however I am so low, they say it's worse than if I whisper with speakerphone off. Looks like it has to go back?
sodhi said:
Wasn't my intention to "get you" - hope you didn't take it the wrong way! I've just flashed back to stock ROM, but the problem persists. It appears people CAN hear me, however I am so low, they say it's worse than if I whisper with speakerphone off. Looks like it has to go back?
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When I said "you got me", it's another way of saying "I don't know". I took no offense.
And yup, if you don't wanna mess with opening up the phone yourself, and you still have warranty, I'd flash back to stock, reset the flash counter, and send it in.
sodhi said:
Hi XDAers,
I believe since rooting (it might have occurred some time after) my Samsung Galaxy SII GT9100, I am not able to use my speakerphone as the other party to the call can't hear me. This problem is the same whether I use the regular phone, Skype, Viber or any other communication program. I have no problems with the mic when the phone is not on speakerphone, and I can use any recording application successfully.
I originally rooted my phone, flashed LighteningROM, went back to my service providers ROM (though rooted), and just today switched to CM9. I'm not sure exactly when the problem started occurring, but it was AFTER flashing to LighteningROM and before flashing to CM9. Is there any way to debug the error? Could it be due to flashing a bad radio or the like?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you ever get this working with your S2? I'm having the exact same problem. I flashed the stock 4.1.2 Jellybean via Odin and my stats are as follows:
Kernel: 3.0.31-Siyah-s2-v6.0b5+
ROM: I9100XWLSW
ROM Codename: REL
Radio Version: I9100XXMS2
Should I try flashing a different stock ROM? Does each one bring a different radio that may make a difference? Thanks.
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Hey i'm new to here....but i will get straight to the problem..
i been having problems with my mic, the one in the top. I thought it was a software issue but it was not because i tried flashing lots of stock roms but still didn't work...my other mike is working fine...but when i turn the speaker on the phone uses the mic in the top, and when video catting also the phone uses the top mic, so i cant do anything so my question is that is there any way to set my second mic to be used for everything...like for video chatting on skype and tango, instead of using the mic on top, can the mic in the bottom be used?? is it possible to set the lower mic to be used for everything?? hope someone will help me thank you!
please somebody help me please
I don't know the answer to your question, but dude, you gotta wait longer than a couple hours before whining.
This is a development forum, not a tech support forum. No one is paid to sit around watching for support request posts. People answer posts of their own free will, on their own time.
EDIT: actually, I'm curious now. You say you're having issue with your top mic. Do you have a case on the phone? If so, does the case have an opening for the top mic? If so, are you sure the mic opening is clear of debris?
i'm sorry.... no its doesn't have any case or anything...and its clear...i even tried to put a small pin into it to see if there is anything stuck inside it, but their was nothing
sugith said:
i'm sorry.... no its doesn't have any case or anything...and its clear...i even tried to put a small pin into it to see if there is anything stuck inside it, but their was nothing
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Exactly what is the problem you are having with the upper mic anyways? You never say.
I don't know of any mods that will re-route all mic functions of the upper mic to the lower one... So if the upper mic is simply not functioning, it sounds like it could be hardware fault.
Your only option may be to send it for repair. Since you say you tried flashing a bunch of ROMs, you'll have to flash back to stock and reset your flash counter if you want any hope of warranty coverage. Otherwise you'll be paying for the repair job.
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Exactly what is the problem you are having with the upper mic anyways? You never say.
I don't know of any mods that will re-route all mic functions of the upper mic to the lower one... So if the upper mic is simply not functioning, it sounds like it could be hardware fault.
Your only option may be to send it for repair. Since you say you tried flashing a bunch of ROMs, you'll have to flash back to stock and reset your flash counter if you want any hope of warranty coverage. Otherwise you'll be paying for the repair job.
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the problem is that the sound is very low that i have to scream in it, even after that they could only hear a little sound
came across this long time ago... no idea if this still works.. but i heard its only temp fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127103
warrez said:
came across this long time ago... no idea if this still works.. but i heard its only temp fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127103
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May or may not work, and will only work until a reboot, at which point he'd have to do it again.
If he has warranty, he should send it in. Otherwise, he could crack the case open and inspect the top mic to see if the rubber housing is seated properly. It might be partially blocking the mic.
thanks for trying to help guyss....i did try that before but it didnt help at all
sugith said:
thanks for trying to help guyss....i did try that before but it didnt help at all
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So send it in for repair (hopefully warranty covered), or try to do phone surgery yourself. Those are really your only options.
I have exactly the same issue. Top mic is not working and even replacement of the board with mic, vibro-motor and mini-jack did't helped. I've realised that the problem is with a condensator or a chip on the main board. I also would like to find the modification wich can change top mic to the lower one. Please, if anyone knows how to do it, let me know.
Hi all
Am I the only one experiencing microfone problems on my new galaxy S3?? Im on my third I9300, because of this issue...
People complaining about that the mic vol goes up and down...
I'm also facing similar issues. I'm going to get mine replaced also.
First of all guys make sure 100% it's not the mic. Record some song and see if you still have the problem. I was facing similar issues with the mic going up and down durring calls.
In my case it was the simcard. Don't ask me why, because the same simcard was working fine in another phone, but after getting a replacement everybody said that they can hear me a whole lot better.
mikesoftwiz said:
First of all guys make sure 100% it's not the mic. Record some song and see if you still have the problem. I was facing similar issues with the mic going up and down durring calls.
In my case it was the simcard. Don't ask me why, because the same simcard was working fine in another phone, but after getting a replacement everybody said that they can hear me a whole lot better.
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I am going through the very same issues.
I had a mic problem with my first S3 during phone calls. It was really annoying me because I couldn't do anything about it everyone was saying they couldn't hear me etc.
The sim I am using is an British UK O2 micro simcard that I used in a iphone 4, cheap samsung, and samsung S2 previously with no problems at all.
I then returned the phone to the T-mobile shop retailers, they said it was rare and not a common fault.
My new one is doing the exact same thing, I didn't update it nor is there a new update.
Can someone please help. Thank you.
I am getting the same issue but not everytime. I am sure that it is not the fault in mic that is causing this problem, as i recorded my voice (using both mics, the one at the top and at the bottom) and it was crytal clear.
turn off Noise Cancelling... fixed my problems
same problem
Had the same issue ,also with the s 2 , but the trick then (witch also worked now ) was to turn off the noise cancellation .
During a call just take the phone away from your ear and under the callers picture there u will find the option to do so
I have literally just started having the same issue today.
Am on FoxHound Rom 1.4 with Siyah Kernel. Had no problems, even made calls last night, perfect.
Then I tried switching Fast Dormancy on, flashed stock kernel and this morning I find when I made calls to Orange customer services, they were saying they couldn't hear me.
Tried testing it myself, and no matter who I call no-one can hear me.
I've tried:
re-flashing rom, kernel
Tried latest stock roms such as I9300XXBLG8_I9300OXABLG8_I9300XXLG8_HOME.tar.md5, none have made a difference. Even Roms I had backed up in clockworkmod that were working perfectly, like CM10 preview and CM9 have stopped working.
I've tried disabling Noise reduction, which has had no effect. Tried factory reset, flashing modems, kernels, roms, stock roms, nothing has made a difference. I can record video, google talk, anything else fine, just not get anything from the mic when making phone calls.
Tried putting a friends 3 SIM in, and the same thing, so it's definitely not network related either. I definately hope it isn't a hardware fault, as I bought mine on ebay and it isn't insured. Was kinda hoping for more than 2 mores usage out of a phone :crying:
Hi
On my phone when in a call the other person can't hear me.
Loud speaker works fine
Is this software or hardware problem.
Is there two Mics? one for calls and one for loud speaker
Thanks guys
PS I'm on the latest version of neat rom
Anyone
koooowweeee said:
Anyone
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Have you tried another ROM, restore backup etc. In short, what measures have you taken on your own to troubleshoot this problem.
- yes, the phone uses another means/ Mic when you are using loud speaker
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I've had this problem since about 2 months after i received the phone, I posted the question here last year but no one knew. hopefully you can get a answer!!! I'm just so used to using my phone on loud speaker now every time somebody calls haha.
timmy16744 said:
I've had this problem since about 2 months after i received the phone, I posted the question here last year but no one knew. hopefully you can get a answer!!! I'm just so used to using my phone on loud speaker now every time somebody calls haha.
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I can assist you too.
What measures have you previously taken in solving this Mic problem?
Also post your ROM details
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
I can assist you too.
What measures have you previously taken in solving this Mic problem?
Also post your ROM details
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Unfortunatly i was out of the country when it happened so i was never able to claim warranty on the phone or anything so i've had to live with it.
I have tried everything i can think of to try and fix it. Different ROMS, diferent kernals, different modems. nothing has fixed it.
One thing to note, is that when i have headphones in, the mic is fine. Would the be some trickery i could pull to make the phone always use the loudspeaker microphone, even when in handset mode.
current rom is paranoid android 1.99 w/ dorimanx kernal.
i think that lower mic is used when speaker is off , but in speaker phone it uses the the upper mic.
timmy16744 said:
Unfortunatly i was out of the country when it happened so i was never able to claim warranty on the phone or anything so i've had to live with it.
I have tried everything i can think of to try and fix it. Different ROMS, diferent kernals, different modems. nothing has fixed it.
One thing to note, is that when i have headphones in, the mic is fine. Would the be some trickery i could pull to make the phone always use the loudspeaker microphone, even when in handset mode.
current rom is paranoid android 1.99 w/ dorimanx kernal.
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Sorry about that.
Your own case looks like a definite hardware issue. Too bad you are out of country but if you can still visit any Samsung service center, you might be lucky. Those guys are always very nice and helpful to customers in my country even if you are out of warranty.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I've not flashed a newer ROM to see if is that yet as its my wife's phone and I've not had time to back it up before I flash.
I have the same phone and not had this problem
I've also posted in the neat ROM thread and no one has had the same issue
So if there is two mics do you think it could be broken
koooowweeee said:
I've not flashed a newer ROM to see if is that yet as its my wife's phone and I've not had time to back it up before I flash.
I have the same phone and not had this problem
I've also posted in the neat ROM thread and no one has had the same issue
So if there is two mics do you think it could be broken
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Since its your woman's phone and you can't probably flash a new ROM at this moment, fine.
I'll say, let's assume it's as hardware issue.
I'll advise flash back your stock original or officially update firmware, And just send it to service center for repairs like normal warranty claim.
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
ok guys still need some help with this
things ive now tried
flashed back to stock
taken phone apart and made sure the mic is plugged properly
got a new mic and swapped the over
still no joy
when in a call if i blow at the mic the other person can hear it but cant hear my voice at all
also tried this http://www.ctrlplusz.com/2011/06/fix-for-low-microphone-volume-on-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii/
but it says that the menu is blocked
but even if that was the problem surely you would be able to hear my voice a little bit
hi
quick update
IVE TRIED EVERYTHING! ha ha
when i blow into the mic at the bottom really softly the mic still pics it up nice and loud. its like the phone can only pic up the high pitched frequencies
Just got my G3. I have it rooted and have Xposed and G3 Tweaksbox. I don't think I froze anything that would have to do with the mic/speakerphone.
When my speaker is on, my mic doesn't work.
Mic works fine otherwise, so it can't be a hardware issue.
Any ideas?
I disabled all xposed modules and unfroze all apps and sane thing.
Can someone confirm they don't have this issue on a Verizon phone?
I really don't want to factory reset already.
Could someone just test this out and let me know if you don't have the issue?
Just make a call, turn on the speaker and see if the party on the other end can hear you talking. With the speaker on, the other party can't hear me, if I turn the speaker off, they can.
Be best if it's someone with a Verizon phone.
If it works for someone else on Verizon, I guess I'll go with the factory reset. The phone has only been out a few days, I guess it's possible it's a bug and I'm just the first person who noticed it, but I doubt it.
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Could someone just test this out and let me know if you don't have the issue?
Just make a call, turn on the speaker and see if the party on the other end can hear you talking. With the speaker on, the other party can't hear me, if I turn the speaker off, they can.
Be best if it's someone with a Verizon phone.
If it works for someone else on Verizon, I guess I'll go with the factory reset. The phone has only been out a few days, I guess it's possible it's a bug and I'm just the first person who noticed it, but I doubt it.
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So your mic isn't working when you turn on speakerphone? Mine is working fine I'm on Verizon too
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So your mic isn't working when you turn on speakerphone? Mine is working fine I'm on Verizon too
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Yes. hmm..now what? I guess I need to factory reset? I don't see how it could be hardware.
lexluthor said:
Yes. hmm..now what? I guess I need to factory reset? I don't see how it could be hardware.
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I don't see how it could be hardware either. I can't think of any setting that would cause it. So yea I'd say factory reset
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I don't see how it could be hardware either. I can't think of any setting that would cause it. So yea I'd say factory reset
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Are you positive it's working for you?
I did a factory reset and it's still not working.
I did take off my case and now there's some audio, but it's all a low static. I call a vm I have and start talking with speaker off and it's fine, then I turn speaker on and I get all static and hissing and can't hear myself at all.
I don't see how it could be hardware, but I guess it's possible. Sure seems like a system bug, but if it's working for you, I guess not. You are on 10B?
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Are you positive it's working for you?
I did a factory reset and it's still not working.
I did take off my case and now there's some audio, but it's all a low static. I call a vm I have and start talking with speaker off and it's fine, then I turn speaker on and I get all static and hissing and can't hear myself at all.
I don't see how it could be hardware, but I guess it's possible. Sure seems like a system bug, but if it's working for you, I guess not. You are on 10B?
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Definitely working ok for me. I had several speakerphone conversations over the past few days. Maybe try the LG Suite to reinstall completely? If that doesn't work I'd get a warranty replacement on the way. Edit: 10B software
Instead of dialing my vm, I dialed another phone line that I picked up.
As soon as I hit the speaker button, I hear static and can't hear myself talking anymore on the 2nd phone when I'm talking on the cell.
I guess the phone is going back.
Flashed back to factory image and same problem.
I guess it's my hardware.
Had phone replaced today and all is working now. Clearly I had a defective phone.
I guess these phones have 2 mics, one for use with speakerphone and one when not on speaker?
lexluthor said:
Had phone replaced today and all is working now. Clearly I had a defective phone.
I guess these phones have 2 mics, one for use with speakerphone and one when not on speaker?
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Pretty strange for sure. How did you reflash stock? Where did you find the image/tool for VS985? I don't see it listed on the LG Suite site.
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Pretty strange for sure. How did you reflash stock? Where did you find the image/tool for VS985? I don't see it listed on the LG Suite site.
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LG Suite doesn't appear to work for Verizon G3.
You need to follow this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799647
It was very easy and got me back to 100% stock.
Most smart phones have several microphones now for noise cancellation. The normal mic is down at the bottom. When you turn on the speaker it then switches to a different Mic away from the speaker to prevent feedback.
Your phone had a dead Mic.
I just tested mine to see if I had the issue (just in case).
No problem.
Greetings everyone,
I had bought a Redmi Note 3 a couple months back. The microphone was perfectly fine at that time. After the MIUI 8 update, I am having a lot of issues with the microphone. When I call someone or vice-versa, I can hear them but they cannot hear me. People complaint that all they hear is static. When I restart my phone it starts working again for half to an hour. I even used the sound recorder but all I heard was pure static. A tap on the microphone gets it started everytime. I tried CIT and it doesn't work until I tap on the microphone. The tap isn't too hard nor too light. I thought the problem was with the MIUI8 and unlocked bootloader and flashed CyanogenMod 13 to see if it gets fixed. Now I hear static plus a little of my voice. When I shout right near the microphone, I can hear my voice but very lightly, along with lots of static. Is this a hardware or a software issue. And can someone tell me any way to fix it?:crying:
Edit: Just noticed that even though I can hear a faint sound of mine in sound recorder when I shout into the microphone, during calls people can't hear me. All they hear is static.
Thank you
Regards,
Sriram
Device: Redmi Note 3
Bootloader Status: Unlocked
Firmware: CyanogenMod 13
well, easiest step would be to go totally stock ... normal MIUI without anything fancy.
if the problem persists -> hardware issue
if problem is solved -> software issue
h0LLe said:
well, easiest step would be to go totally stock ... normal MIUI without anything fancy.
if the problem persists -> hardware issue
if problem is solved -> software issue
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Thank you very much for replying. Although, I have already tried that. I went to cyanogenmod, then back to MIUI and then I even downgraded to check if the problem is there, after which I came back to cyanogenmod. The problem is always there. Its happening to a lot of redmi note 3 phones. Also, when I record audio I am able to hear my voice, but its very faint. There is a lot of static cutting it. Also, I had unlocked bootloader the unofficial way and had rooted it too. I did it the unofficial way because after I got permission from MIUI to unlock bootloader, the software to do that was constantly giving an error and was stuck at 50%. So due to this reason will my warranty get void or it will be good? And should I take the phone to the service center with cyanogenmod or MIUI and lock the bootloader and unroot it?
so youve been at the original stock software and the problem was still there?
then i believe its hardware related.
as you hear a bit of a sound ... maybe something blocks the microphone? ive watched severall dissasembly videos and it seems to be easy to take the back housing apart. i would do that, check if the microphone seems to be fine and test audio with the back housing apart.
in case you want to go to a service center i can only say what i would do.
i would get the phone as stock as it could be ...
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so youve been at the original stock software and the problem was still there?
then i believe its hardware related.
as you hear a bit of a sound ... maybe something blocks the microphone? ive watched severall dissasembly videos and it seems to be easy to take the back housing apart. i would do that, check if the microphone seems to be fine and test audio with the back housing apart.
in case you want to go to a service center i can only say what i would do.
i would get the phone as stock as it could be ...
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Yes I was at stock and it was there. And I don't think I can remove the back housing part as doing that on redmi note 3 voids warranty and they charge you money for it and return the phone without any repair lol.
Anyways thank you very much. I will put it back to stock rom, relock the bootloader, bring back the old recovery and remove root and take it to the service center. Thank you for taking your time to reply. I really appreciate it.