Hey guys, so I picked up a galaxy note 2 the other day and it's been great but after a few days I noticed the the vibrate had gotten louder and different sounding and I figured out that it is caused by the s-pen rattling when the phone vibrates because it feels slightly loose in the slot because i can kind of move it back and forth when it is in there and I was wondering if anyone else was having the same problem? or if not I might go swap devices at the store if I'm the only one with the issue. Thanks
Mine is pretty tight, take it back and get another one.
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thats what she said.
Yeah mine is nice and snug in there. I'd have them swap it out for another phone.
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I mean it doesnt like jiggle around if I shake the phone, I can just slightly move the end when its inserted in the slot. But I guess it is loose enough in there or something so that I can hear it when the phone vibrates, I think I'll head to the verizon store today then
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Shamestick said:
Hey guys, so I picked up a galaxy note 2 the other day and it's been great but after a few days I noticed the the vibrate had gotten louder and different sounding and I figured out that it is caused by the s-pen rattling when the phone vibrates because it feels slightly loose in the slot because i can kind of move it back and forth when it is in there and I was wondering if anyone else was having the same problem? or if not I might go swap devices at the store if I'm the only one with the issue. Thanks
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I had this same issue on my other phone. I swapped it out due to speaker issues, and my second phone doesn't have the same issue. On my previous phone, my friend tried to jam the S-Pen back in the slot without putting it in the proper direction. Anyways, I used the S-Pen a lot initially and now barely use it. I'm wondering if those who say they have a snug s-pen fit, utilize the s-pen a lot?
Anyways, i'd take it back if you can. If it was with assurion/replacement, i'd just say deal with it because most likely it'll happen again if you use the s-pen a lot.
Im still within the first 14 days of having it so I believe I can exchange it for a new one
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Im still within the first 14 days of having it so I believe I can exchange it for a new one
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I'd do it then.
Usually I never buy with insurance, but with all the issues that the Note2 has I bought it this go around.
But I still think this issue will pop up again with constant S-Pen use.
Thats what I was thinking.. because it didn't start happening until after a few days of having it, in which I played around with the s pen a good amount.. but if other people dont have the issue I would rather not have it either because I text a lot and when it rattles on 60% of them it gets a bit annoying
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Thats what I was thinking.. because it didn't start happening until after a few days of having it, in which I played around with the s pen a good amount.. but if other people dont have the issue I would rather not have it either because I text a lot and when it rattles on 60% of them it gets a bit annoying
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Like I said, the people above didn't comment on their usage though of the S-pen... I barely use it now, and it is in there pretty snug. When I first got the phone before the swap, I used the pen for everything.
So I have had the issue, but on the new phone not yet. May as well do the exchange... though if you can.
Im not even sure anymore.. I used a buddies phone today and sent myself 10 texts and it didnt do it on any of them but then I had anothee friend send me 10 and it did it on 5/10 of them
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Tell us your biggest problem you have with the tmobile galaxy s vibrant.
how would you change it?
Samsung/T-Mobile support an easy to break USB ports that's all overall excellent phone
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The USB port that's basically it. Also battery life sucks for me as well.
This phone was pretty well built other than the GPS sucking, but I don't use it that much nor do I actually have big problems like others.
We also need more love from Samsung so we can get a Gingerbread leak going
wonder why the usb ports dont last in these. maybe location?
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wonder why the usb ports dont last in these. maybe location?
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Cuz before we use to plug in the phones just to charge them. Now every time you log in to XDA (or your favorite Devs. forum) there is some new **** you wanna install in your phone....plug-unplug...oh I just found this new cool wallpaper...plug-unplug...new ROM...plug-unplug...new kernel...plug-unplug...new (you get the point). You probably plug-unplug your phone 10 times during the course of one day. Back then it was just once every 2-3 days to charge. Don't say they make them cheaper now, they just get abused now.
...Oh yeah, almost forgot. My biggest problem (besides not getting GB for the Vibrant) is that when I wanna take a picture in a dark place I noticed I'm missing that little small LED light that shines when you take a picture which most new phones comes with....what is it called???...oh yeah is a ****ING FLASH SAMSUNG! WTF what is a roll of the dice? "OK lets see which of the new Galaxy S devices is NOT getting a flash just for the **** of it...roll it"...OR.... "Sir, sir we forgot to put a flash on the one going out for t-mobile"...." **** them I have Verizon anyways, keep going"
**** lack of proper gps, **** bad usb (actually mine is alright so idk) but goddammit! Why the **** doesn't this have flash?
there isn't even a logical answer to that.
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Gps is basically it... my biggest problem with my galaxy S is the lack of a II next to the name. Honestly, i just feel crappy that i dont have the best phone on the market.
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Gps is basically it... my biggest problem with my galaxy S is the lack of a II next to the name. Honestly, i just feel crappy that i dont have the best phone on the market.
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At least at one point you did
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hahahaha yea we do need flash. good response
One other thing not really problem but what is up with the hump I know yea can find smaller antenna oh yea an speaker on back so when lay phone down volume is lower plz put somewhere else but I doubt that will happen
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i dont really have any problems actually just weak wifi but thats not a big problem im still loving this phone
ffc was obviously planned then removed, maybe they planned to release a second version with it all along.... kind of weasel-ish if you ask me
"omg new phone! it has what we took out of the first one!"
My only problem is getting the gps to work. If I manage to get it to work flawlessly, I'd be happy. As for battery life, I've found the ROMs that do give me the best battery life.
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Flash and FFC, seriously what the frack T-Mo?!! Why would you take the best phone on the market (at the time) and ****ING CRIPPLE IT!!!
GPS was **** at first and still isn't the best but it works well enough for me after all the software fixed and I've never had a problem with the USB port. Knock on wood.
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One other thing not really problem but what is up with the hump I know yea can find smaller antenna oh yea an speaker on back so when lay phone down volume is lower plz put somewhere else but I doubt that will happen
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dude i love the hump, its sexy
vabeachfc3s said:
dude i love the hump, its sexy
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I'm not gonna lie it kind of is now that I really look at it lol but I would love a flat slim phone but it makes our phone unique
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Instability with dungeon defenders and plants vs. zombies. Gps. That's about it. Great phone. Great ROM available. Actually, using biffmod rom fixed gps and pvz issues. Now it's just dungeon defenders.
Small gripe, looks so much like an Iphone.
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Well..they are not giving us updates at correct times.
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For me the flash and gps could be better.
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So I recently had my HTC Amaze swapped out by T-Mobile because of a faulty headphone jack, and I feel that my experience may convince others to do the same if you're having problems.
Old Amaze:
Headphone problems, constantly screwing up.
Squeaky battery cover (or so it seemed)
Light bled through the side of phone (there was what looked like a faulty glue seal on the side)
Volume up button always looked "pushed in"
New Amaze:
Headphones work perfect
Battery cover doesn't squeak (thank god)
No more light bleeding problem.
Volume buttons look normal
I'm not sure if the device is refurbed or not, but I really don't care. This one works and that's good enough for me. I simply called T-Mobile, explained my problems to the representative, and they had a replacement shipped to my house within 4 days. The only problem is that you're supposed to pay $20 for a warranty exchange, but after some very polite conversation I managed to get her to drop it to $10. It didn't come with a back cover, but it seems that the new unit literally fixed all my problems. I recommend that if you need to get your device replaced, do it now, as it isn't a very difficult process and they are very friendly (as usual) every step of the way.
This is a HUGE step up from AT&T's "this is clearly your fault" policies. I'm so glad I switched carriers.
Just my 2cents.
I had issues with the Sensation 4g and after 8 replacements they sent me a brand new Amaze 4g. I've had it for a week and so far so good, only one small flaw is the bezel on the lower bottom bleeds a tiny bit of light.
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My G2 was replaces with a mt4gs that have me powering off problems after a week. They sent me 4 more which 2 would not read the sim. 3rd wouldn't accept sd card. They called to follow up and I told them how unhappy I was with the mt4gs. They sent me a brand new in retail sealed box amaze. Over nighted.
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OP, when you mention "squeaky battery cover" is it when you press on the back cover it squeaks or there's a bit of give?
I'm finding that's the issue w/ my current amaze. I press on the back cover at a specific place and it kinda "clicks". Not sure if I should request a new back cover (if that'll fix the problem).
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OP, when you mention "squeaky battery cover" is it when you press on the back cover it squeaks or there's a bit of give?
I'm finding that's the issue w/ my current amaze. I press on the back cover at a specific place and it kinda "clicks". Not sure if I should request a new back cover (if that'll fix the problem).
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Put a thin piece of paper in backcover and its fixed
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glacierguy said:
Put a thin piece of paper in backcover and its fixed
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Or put a case on it
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My amaze stops vibrating about once a week. However, because I have no other problems and the phone seems to run better than other people's amaze ill live with it. It's easy to get the vibrator unstuck, just drop the phone on a padded ground from about a foot up (my phone has a tpu case).
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Shadow Samurai said:
My amaze stops vibrating about once a week. However, because I have no other problems and the phone seems to run better than other people's amaze ill live with it. It's easy to get the vibrator unstuck, just drop the phone on a padded ground from about a foot up (my phone has a tpu case).
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Don't you love it when things work the way they're designed to?
Is the light bleed above softkeys normal?
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SinisterModz said:
Is the light bleed above softkeys normal?
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Not only is it normal... its one of the most known issues with the phone and there's even a modified file available that disables them to prevent that
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Not only is it normal... its one of the most known issues with the phone and there's even a modified file available that disables them to prevent that
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oh really? what modified file could this be? I have the same "known issue" when my device boots up and i see this light bleed just above the capacitive "soft" keys.. = / annoys me sometimes. Oh and my device is completely bone stock unrooted ICS.
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oh really? what modified file could this be? I have the same "known issue" when my device boots up and i see this light bleed just above the capacitive "soft" keys.. = / annoys me sometimes. Oh and my device is completely bone stock unrooted ICS.
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The only one I'm aware of is on the play store but it doesn't work if you updated to ICS.
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b33j7030 said:
oh really? what modified file could this be? I have the same "known issue" when my device boots up and i see this light bleed just above the capacitive "soft" keys.. = / annoys me sometimes. Oh and my device is completely bone stock unrooted ICS.
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there is a modified init.post_boot.sh file that gets pushed to /etc folder that was created for GB but also works for ICS. I guess since I'm just sitting doing nothing I can use google for you and find it.
Edit: worked like a charm as always... let me show you http://bit.ly/O73M15 Google is your friend Idk if it will work if you are not rooted... but if you know adb commands, u may be able to adb push file to /etc folder amd change permissions to rw, r, r.... idk because I'm always rooted
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Shadow Samurai said:
My amaze stops vibrating about once a week. However, because I have no other problems and the phone seems to run better than other people's amaze ill live with it. It's easy to get the vibrator unstuck, just drop the phone on a padded ground from about a foot up (my phone has a tpu case).
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AFAIR, vibrator is in the battery.
Pull it out, drop or shake (battery only), put it back.
You'll break you phone eventually, if you keep dropping it...
ApokrifX said:
AFAIR, vibrator is in the battery.
Pull it out, drop or shake (battery only), put it back.
You'll break you phone eventually, if you keep dropping it...
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Lmao are you joking about the vibration feedback mechanism being in the battery? I hope so, cause if you remove your back plate you can see its exact location.
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Anyone else hear something rattling around when you tap on the back around the camera and micro SIM???
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Not me, mine's extremely solid (except for the fact that my charging port cover likes to stick out a bit..). Maybe the SIM tray isn't in all the way? Try pushing on that a bit and see if it helps.
If you tap the phone and feel a slight vibration in the phone (and may hear it), that is probably the vibrate motor.
Otherwise, my phone is extremely solid, probably the most solid phone I've had.
Hmm I'm go Verizon and compare with their display its really driving me nutz
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well i went to verizon to show them the rattling and they claim that its the camera bezel and they all do that. I said bs and wanted to exchange and they said no it doesn't hinder the performance of the phone.. lol so i said ok i want to return it. mind you after paying full retail. SO they go back and open 3 new dna's and sure enough all of them rattled when you tap on the top ??... wtf i thought i had owned them but they owned me. are you sure yours doesn't rattle?
I checked mine and there is a slight rattle and from what I can tell its the power button on top.
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Its just the way the phone is made it doesn't bug me because I don't tap on my phone 24/7. Other then that its a solid phone way better then my S3.
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Yeah, I guess there is a slight rattle. I honestly never noticed it and probably never will. Who bangs their phone that much? It sounds to me like it's the power button. I'm not too concerned.
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Its the camera that is making that noise... I hear it on all my devices... I believe its the piece of the lense that moves for the auto focus because the camera makes the same noise when focusing in and out
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Screen turns off when placing phone to ear as expected however does not come back on when pulled away. Only after the 2nd party disconnects will the screen come back on after pressing power button and the only to the lock screen. This is a new issue. Anyone else having this problem or know of a solution?
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Maybe faulty proximity sensor. I had that issue in my galaxy nexus. Ended up getting a new one
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I'll inquire with Verizon about that.
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Call insurance. Get a new one or refurb for that matter.
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Are you stock? Rooted? I ran into this issue a few times with persus kernel.
I'm having the same issue. Anyone find a fix for this?
Just got off the phone with Verizon. They're sending a replacement. Something wrong with proximity sensor. Actually appears to be a speck behind glass over sensor.
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I have also been having a bit of trouble with the same thing. On top of the screen not always coming on when I move the phone away from my ear during a phone call, sometimes when I pull up the keypad while on the phone and attempt to press a key, the screen will turn off. I think it's because the shadow of my hand makes it think it's back up to my ear. I see two little sensors next to the camera; one of them appears to have a little speck or dot on it. Maybe a piece of dirt in it? Can somebody who doesn't have this problem check and see if they see a very very tiny dot on the sensor closest to the in call speaker?
I've been having the same issue with my Note 2, I was wondering if this could be a software issue since I have messed with a few roms but decided to go back to stock. I've been looking everywhere for a solution, even went as far trying to find replacement files to see if that would fix it, but to no avail. I guess I'll have to replace the device.
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Can somebody who doesn't have this problem check and see if they see a very very tiny dot on the sensor closest to the in call speaker?
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I am not having issues, and do not see a dot on the sensor.
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Just got off the phone with Verizon. They're sending a replacement. Something wrong with proximity sensor. Actually appears to be a speck behind glass over sensor.
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Have you received your replacement?
If you have, did they send you a certified like-new or a brand new replacement?
Thank you
SilentO said:
Have you received your replacement?
If you have, did they send you a certified like-new or a brand new replacement?
Thank you
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I received a certified like new and it's in perfect condition.
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I have found a fix for this, at least for me, as I mentioned in an earlier post I had flashed a few ROMs, decided to search the other carriers galaxy note 2 forums and found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070360&highlight=proximity+sensor
Luckily there is a Perseus kernel for verizon too here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048013
Will do this later and report.
Edit: the perseus kernel by itself didn't do the trick but beanstown's stock root/deodex and jelly 'beans' roms did! I now have everything working like new with cleanrom installed
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I received a certified like new and it's in perfect condition.
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You probably got one that was repaired in China. Hate getting phones from the Chinese, cheap but poor quality. Thanks
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I have consistent problems on speakerphone with people saying they can't hear me. I had a bear motion slim case on it but I'm not clear if that is creating any issues. Is there a hidden microphone anywhere that the case may be covering? Or do I need a warranty replacement?
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It's weird, I've had certain people tell me this as well but others can hear me fine. Not sure what's going on, but I know that when I'm talking with someone who has trouble hearing me, if I put in my headphones it solves the problem. Maybe something to do with noise cancellation/echo reduction?
Do you have a case on or anything? I only have the issue on speakerphone.
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my girlfriend constantly nags about it when shes on speakerphone that i sound like im far away idk what it is
Bump. I tested with skype audio test last night with no issues. I can't figure out if there is really an issue
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Stop trying to find issues where there isn't. The speaker on this device is horrible, so who would actually persistently talk using it
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That makes zero sense. Especially since I'm referring to the microphone
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km8j said:
That makes zero sense. Especially since I'm referring to the microphone
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Go get a refurbished one then
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I get the same complaint. Not sure why. My case doesn't cover the microphone from what I can tell
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I've been messing around with this more and it seems like the bottom mic on my device is really directional in the sense that it only seems to pick up audible sound when you talk right into it. It's definitely barely picking up anything when the phone is held normally as if for a call. The speakerphone mic seems to work fine.
EDIT: I finally took it back to the store and swapped it out for a new one. It was definitely a hardware issue as my new one sounds much better.
Same issue here and I'm not using a case.
On speakerphone only, I get complaints every single time that people can't hear me to the point where I have to switch back to handheld.
Noise reduction currently off but it's the same either way. Gonna pop into Tmobile on the way home and see what they say.
Anyone else get a warranty replacement?
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anyone?
I would like to know also
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Go into voice recorder and be sure the microphone setting is set to 'normal'.
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For those who have a problem with this, I've been dealing with this issue since day 1. It seems to be a T-mobile problem and NOT a problem with the phone itself.
The software is set up as half-duplex and not full-duplex as it should.
That means that if the person on the other end of the line is talking or making noise and you start talking, they're not going to be able to hear you. I've tried this with my phone and a replacement phone. Same thing happened. That means that you will continuously cut in and out.
I'm currently talking to T-mobile and they have a ticket open with me to work with developers on the issue. I have no idea what happened but, as someone who uses speakerphone all the time, it's a MAJOR pain.
If anyone has more experience with this sort of issue, I'd love to hear it.
Hi Guys,
I'm having a problem along the same lines. I moved to Tmo a month or so ago when the S5 came out (ported from Sprint). The first couple of days I had great coverage but intermittently when I talked to someone, they'd tell me it sounded like I was in a tin can. At times it was hollow or echo-y. It kind of stopped, but then started up again. To me, everything sounds perfect. Now, randomly when I talk to someone, sometimes they can hear me without any problem, and sometimes they can barely understand me because of so much feedback coming through (even though I can hear them perfectly).
Tmo gave me a new sim card to use and said to wipe my cache to make sure everything was good. I did that and it worked great for about a day. Now, it's random again. I call land line and it sounds like I'm in a tin can and when they talk it's lots of feedback. I call friend on att and they have loads of feedback when they talk but perfectly fine on my end. I called someone on Tmo and had the HD appear on the call and it sounded like he was talking through a pillow.
It's so weird I can't figure out what's going on, but it's getting really annoying trying to talk to someone and end up calling them multiple times just to see if I can get a clear connection.
Bluetooth in my car seems to work perfectly for each end, though.
I'm on stock rom, rooted w/ philz recovery, and have not updated to the new ANES.
I don't use a case.
Wondering if that would help out.
Check this out might explain the mic issue
http://www.nxpsoftware.com/press/nx...g-lifevibes-voiceexperience-in-the-galaxy-s5/