[Fixed] Phone Mic not working in phone calls - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

Hello ok this is a strange issue, yes my phone exchange has dropped a few times but everything has been working but just over the weekend the mic does not work when I call anyone unless I put it on speaker then it works great.
If anyone can help me with this thanks.
So as I said the mic works just fine when using speakerphone. But will not work when calling and not on speakerphone callers just can't hear me. Now I have also test using Google translate app and the micro works fine but wont work using a voice recorder app. Very strange. I have also flashed all the different modems still the same.
I am on. Straight talk AT&T, using Padawan v4 no mods, and it is the same for every rom I try. Is there a setting that needs to enable the micro while in a call.
Thanks and sorry for the long post. Do PM me if you can help.
Straight Talk (AT&T) Padawan V4, Modem I717UCLF6
AT&T Galaxy Note
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Ok so since I could not sleep last night. I decided to open the phone and see if there was anything wrong broken around the mic. I did check the connection/pcb around where the mic is and found nothing other than a little bit of dust, used my caned air around the mic and put it all back. Tested and it works now. But i did not see anything obstructing the mic hole from the outside. So I could not say for sure if it was due to me opening up the phone and cleaning it or what. But if anyone else gets this issue and you do not see anything blocking the mic (dust etc) try opening the phone and using caned air around the mic.
Thanks to all that looked. Guess I should have done this before posting. Lol
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Thanks for the tip
bullseye69 said:
Ok so since I could not sleep last night. I decided to open the phone and see if there was anything wrong broken around the mic. I did check the connection/pcb around where the mic is and found nothing other than a little bit of dust, used my caned air around the mic and put it all back. Tested and it works now. But i did not see anything obstructing the mic hole from the outside. So I could not say for sure if it was due to me opening up the phone and cleaning it or what. But if anyone else gets this issue and you do not see anything blocking the mic (dust etc) try opening the phone and using caned air around the mic.
Thanks to all that looked. Guess I should have done this before posting. Lol
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I watched the nice video someone created for replacing the charging port on a i717. The phone came apart after an almost broken fingernail. The microphone port was blocked. It was so small it was hard to see as the blockage was white like a hardened foam. I took a.sewing needle and opened it. Just to emphasize, I used the needle on the microphone hole that is in the metalic ring, not the hole in the mic itself. A test call verified that my mic was working great again.

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Interferences in earbud

I have a pretty annoying problem because from the earbud (under the wrtitten SONY) comes interfecences while i'm speaking with someone using the mobile line.
The interference is like that of the speaker near a mobile phone but from the earbud.
someone has the same problem or mine is a isolated case?
Roman91 said:
I have a pretty annoying problem because from the earbud (under the wrtitten SONY) comes interfecences while i'm speaking with someone using the mobile line.
The interference is like that of the speaker near a mobile phone but from the earbud.
someone has the same problem or mine is a isolated case?
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I think you mean earpiece...not earbud.
If you hold the phone near your ear you can hear a very high pitched hiss sound while you are talking? The sound has a pattern to it. If so, then I have tried 2 of these phones and they both do it. I don't now if they all do it, but it seems to be common. Some people who don't have such good high-pitched hearing will not hear it at all. You will never hear it if you are outdoors...only if you are at home in a quiet room.
jonstatt said:
I think you mean earpiece...not earbud.
If you hold the phone near your ear you can hear a very high pitched hiss sound while you are talking? The sound has a pattern to it. If so, then I have tried 2 of these phones and they both do it. I don't now if they all do it, but it seems to be common. Some people who don't have such good high-pitched hearing will not hear it at all. You will never hear it if you are outdoors...only if you are at home in a quiet room.
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I hear it too. It's the usual GSM "cellphone interference" sound.
Hi i have the same i hear that xd
But what i have noticed this is only in GSM mode ...at WDCMA its ok..i cant hear this .
I have the same problem. Got my first phone replaced and the new one came today with the same problem.
Try only with WDCMA (3G) and See if that help.
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Now I did some tests,
I tried only GSM mode and there's no problem, only WCDMA -> the same thing
Good also WCDMA/GSM..
sometimes the problem seems to disappear
Yeah I too have the same issue.
Its not everytime but sometimes,
Its like a electronics interference noise.
Don't know what's this all about ://
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huntedsoul12 said:
Yeah I too have the same issue.
Its not everytime but sometimes,
Its like a electronics interference noise.
Don't know what's this all about ://
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I think it's for the bad isolation of earpiece, but someone think the problem come out when the XS switchs GMS/WSDMA
Roman91 said:
I think it's for the bad isolation of earpiece, but someone think the problem come out when the XS switchs GMS/WSDMA
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Hmm thankx for the reply. I'll try switching to only one mode and check it.
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i can hear that hissing too, i ve searched about it, and it looks like latest smartphones have that kind of problem, the only solution i could find is not to place your ear directly on the earpiece, fortunately this phone has a great in-call volume...
earpiece hissing, crackling, buzzing - problem solved
well amigos, the problem finally has been solved for me, reading this forum https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3414732?start=0&tstart=0
so i turned off my phone, i removed the sim card, i cleaned it using a soft cloth, and then i inserted it back, making sure the sim card was placed correctly in the tray, i tested it several times and guess what, there was no more hissing anymore, so the problem is the micro sim-card, those sim-cards must be placed correctly otherwise it will make that hisssing sound
i hope this works for you too
greetings from colombia...
Had my first two calls today, same problem. Interestingly, it gets louder/more noticeable when I'm actively speaking, not when the other party says something.
Sim-Card is fresh from the envelope, so there shouldn't be scratches, dust or fingerprints on it, but I'll try cleaning it up tomorrow. Got the phone set on GSM only, since I've got bad 3G/UMTS signal at home and I'm pretty sure constant "channel-hopping" would drain the battery.
Hi,
got xperia S yesterday. Great phone... only problem is GSM interference in the earpiece. It is there every time when phone is set to 2G. 3G is free of this issue. As I can hear at every call it's a bit irritating.
I don't know what should I do: sent it back to the store (bought from amazon), try to repair in the service centre or learn to live with it?
Can any of xperia S owners make a siple test: put the phone in "only GSM" mode and make one or two calls. Put earpiece close to the ear and listen to it. I wonder if it's design flaw and every xperis S have this issue, or only some of them....
Anyone who got his phone replaced and the new one came WITHOUT the same problem ???
tia
Piotr
Piotrze, im having same issue and till now i thought its a problem only of mine phone.And till now ive wanted to send it back to service but if everyone has the same issue it might not be accepted at service, idk.
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Thank for reply. Anyone who had this problem and managed to get rid of if by repairing / replacing phone ?

Internal Microphone Suddenly Defective

Evening Everyone,
So I have been using these forums as a source of information for quite some time now, however no amount of browsing has solved my issue so It's now my time to start a thread.
I have been using my TFP for Skype for a while now and it's always been fine, but suddenly my microphone has stopped working both on Skype and double checked on the built in voice recorder. There is no sound at all being detected by my microphone.
I wondered if any of you have had a similar problem and if it's a known issue or could someone help Me?
Thanks in advance
Dav3
I hope you did not reset your Prime by inserting a thin object into the microphone hole, I've heard this can actually damage it.
roccodaone said:
I hope you did not reset your Prime by inserting a thin object into the microphone hole, I've heard this can actually damage it.
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You think that is strange?
JoeyLe said:
You think that is strange?
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No, not really, but I'm always cautious when it comes to those 'user experience stories'
roccodaone said:
I hope you did not reset your Prime by inserting a thin object into the microphone hole, I've heard this can actually damage it.
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I lold.
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My mic has stopped working too. I know it worked before with google search. .
And... after a cold boot the mic now works. Well thats nice.
Has no one else seen this issue? The mic stopped working until the tablet was rebooted? Dav3--Uk, did your mic start working after you rebooted?
I have something like this that I cannot solve for months now. I sent mine in for RMA and they never fix it. Mic works for only 1 app (built in "Sound Recorder" app). Everything else from Skype, to Google voice search, to Google voice typing for super note, they are not working at all.
I try to email Gary on here but haven't heard a reply in weeks. If anyone encounter this problem and know how to fix it, please give me some advice. Although wise I'm basically giving up on this tablet. There are so much problems with it and this is one of the major ones.
r0ck0 said:
Has no one else seen this issue? The mic stopped working until the tablet was rebooted? Dav3--Uk, did your mic start working after you rebooted?
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It did this for me before stopping again. I had called the techs and they had me do the reboot which it started working for a short period of time then crapped out. I believe the way I was holding it pinched the microphone and temporarily fixed the connection.
Soon nothing I could do would fix it and I had to send it in for RMA (got a new one).
Yep...I broke the microphone trying to do a reset
roccodaone said:
I hope you did not reset your Prime by inserting a thin object into the microphone hole, I've heard this can actually damage it.
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Hanging my head in shame...I did
I'm probably going to wait and see if I can get a replacement module for the microphone. Also noticed I no longer have the flash working either and from what it appears in TechRepublic's tear-down photos, the microphone and flash seem to be on the same board.
In hindsight, should have read the manual so to speak. On the other hand, they could have distinguished the microphone port with two holes instead of one.
Gene

headset icon on all the time..no speaker

Basically the headset icon at the top is on and the phone thinks I have a headset plugged in so the only way to talk is to put it o n speaker phone.
Anyone eleven have this issue or do I have to get a refurbed replacement?
There's probably crud in your headphone jack. Clean it out with a q-tip that's got a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol on it. Obviously turn your phone off first.
Are you running a custom Rom? Rooted ?
If so, I suggest fist wiping and reflashing a Rom.
If on a new flash u are still having the problem, I would assume hardware problem.
Inspect the Mic jack, look for debris, plug.in a headset, u should be able to tell if there is something inside.
If all of that fails, call 611 and get a replacement.
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Not rooted, already tried a wipe, tried inserting headphones and they work but the icon stays on after removal.
Going to take a closer look inside the jack and clean it.
MrWesson said:
Not rooted, already tried a wipe, tried inserting headphones and they work but the icon stays on after removal.
Going to take a closer look inside the jack and clean it.
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Yeah, this is a pretty common problem. Not with this phone in particular, but phones in general. All that lint'n'stuff in your pockets. You can also use vodka, if you have some of that around.
Cleaned it really well but didn't see anything that would keep it from working right.. still broken so I gotta exchange it.
Compressed air.
Tried everything.. no dice
I had this exact problem. I ended up exchanging under warranty. Odd thing was the day I sent it back it stopped doing it, I sent it in anyway and just told verizon it was intermittent and random. That was a few months ago and my new one works fine.
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weird sound issue

ok so basically what happen the other day was that i installed some lockscreen app.. after uninstalling it as was not to my taste, I've somehow lost the sound to my device however when my wired headset is in everythings perfectly fine.. anyone have a clue what on earth has happened?
much appreciated
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Well , yeah, same here randomly losing control of my audio device. Launching a video MAY sometimes fix it , but audio loss can be fixed through rebooting only. Wierd issue. On the official asiaretail ICS leak.
It is not software, but hw fault, try to press on the plastic cover by the camera.
At least I have this issue, when I plug in a micro usb, micro hdmi or jack in, sometimes when I pull it out, it somehow moves the external speaker and it stops to play, until I put some pressure on it )). There is a post about it.
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tomoooo said:
It is not software, but hw fault, try to press on the plastic cover by the camera.
At least I have this issue, when I plug in a micro usb, micro hdmi or jack in, sometimes when I pull it out, it somehow moves the external speaker and it stops to play, until I put some pressure on it )). There is a post about it.
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haha awesome that was the problem. had to place pressure on the plastic bit on the opposite side of where the camera is located. just hope it doesn't keep doing it though lol wish i could hammer it in place
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i was having the same issue... when i disassembled my xt910, i saw that the contacts does not have needed pressure, so i soldered them with some wires)) i know thats weird, but... i got my razr from UK, waited 1.5month and i even was not thinking about sending it back to the shop)
amletinka said:
i was having the same issue... when i disassembled my xt910, i saw that the contacts does not have needed pressure, so i soldered them with some wires)) i know thats weird, but... i got my razr from UK, waited 1.5month and i even was not thinking about sending it back to the shop)
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loool don't think i even have the kahonas to do that don't even know how to do it either haha! n ye i wanna avoid sending it for repair cuz i know that can b a long time lol
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Here's a way to manually override it:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix
The downside is it won't auto-detect headphones, but the upside is that it'll work perfectly every time. I installed this after my alarm thought I was using headphones when none were plugged in; can't have that sort of failure again.
This happened to me once... I read about the speaker contact issue and tried the "rub like you're sealing an envelope" trick and no joy... I pressed to the point of fearing I would crush the thing and it started working again. It's been about 3 weeks and has been fine, since.
Yeah that is the solution. The problem is it comes again and again. Everytime I set the alarm I am checking if the speaker plays. Wow a 500 euro phone. )))))
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I actually just bought a Maxx of craigslist and it had this problem of tinny or very quiet sound or sometimes none. I took the speaker out of my OG Razr and popped it in. Perfect now.
You can get the replacement speaker for $10 on ebay. Very easy to replace if you have the tools.
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Question microphone won't work unless on speaker phone during calls

Hello everyone
Guys I don't know what happened to my pixel 6, no one can hear me on a call only on speakerphone ! I didn't make any changes, the problem happened with all apps, WhatsApp, telegram, phone, Snapchat, recorder ... etc
I've tried some troubleshooting like enable microphone access in privacy, Safe mode, and finally i did a factory reset, but nothing help !
Please help me.
Thanks.
I had this problem and as my Pixel came from the UK and in my country there is no support or guarantee I had to do whatever it took to resolve it. This problem occurs on some Pixel, the microphone deforms and stops working. The solution: Fit your mouth as close as you can to the microphone outlet, try to seal it, and blow hard. I'm serious. I did it once and it started to work a little bit, then I did it a second time and it totally fixed it. I never had that problem again. You can also use compressed air
adrienschmitz said:
I had this problem and as my Pixel came from the UK and in my country there is no support or guarantee I had to do whatever it took to resolve it. This problem occurs on some Pixel, the microphone deforms and stops working. The solution: Fit your mouth as close as you can to the microphone outlet, try to seal it, and blow hard. I'm serious. I did it once and it started to work a little bit, then I did it a second time and it totally fixed it. I never had that problem again. You can also use compressed air
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Doing this using my mouth it won't affect on any components but using compressed air there is a risk, and i did it with mouth i blew hard in charge port and the right slot where the mic existing, but no difference!
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