Why is the speaker sound so low in sony Xperia Z ultra?
How can it be increased ?
youtheshsagar said:
Why is the speaker sound so low in sony Xperia Z ultra?
How can it be increased ?
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Mine is loud. I have to turn the volume down.
my phone volume is so low...
what to do?
something wrong with the phone
youtheshsagar said:
my phone volume is so low...
what to do?
something wrong with the phone
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I heard latest update improves volume. Update is not an ota, use sony pc companion.
whats wrong with speakers does all the phone have same problem...
will the update solve the problem?
youtheshsagar said:
whats wrong with speakers does all the phone have same problem...
will the update solve the problem?
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OMG dude, just update already and see if that fixes it. You do understand that it's impossible for us to tell what's wrong with it unless we stand right next to you.
It will be low due to water proof purpose.
Yes, there's a membrane on the speaker so water doesn't get in. That alone decreases the volume a bit. Top it of with a little water too, and it'll get even quieter. It's just the way it is.
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I can confirm, it's very low but we can tweak it when rooted by direct editing the resource files.
sev7en said:
I can confirm, it's very low but we can tweak it when rooted by direct editing the resource files.
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Whats the actual speaker sound quality like, not the volume but the quality?
I can only give you a reference in HTC Sensation, which I just recently retired after getting the Z ultra.
For sound quality and volume, both are a big improvement for me. So depending n how you look at it - How good ZU is, or how bad Sensation was...
baileyjr said:
Whats the actual speaker sound quality like, not the volume but the quality?
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Hi baileyjr,
the sound quality is good, not so good as the HTC One but the problem is the low audio volume, ihmo.
sev7en said:
Hi baileyjr,
the sound quality is good, not so good as the HTC One but the problem is the low audio volume, ihmo.
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i dont have an issue with the volume, but i do hear a slight buzzing noise in the background. a little annoying
After coming from the Samsung Note 2, I think it's the worst audio I've heard on a smart phone. Especially for a phone that is advertised heavily as an entertainment device.. But I can live with it. I do wish it was louder tho.
intolaomair said:
i dont have an issue with the volume, but i do hear a slight buzzing noise in the background. a little annoying
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Hi,
did you try the Sony's audio enhancements?
sev7en said:
Hi,
did you try the Sony's audio enhancements?
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i did not. what is it?
intolaomair said:
i did not. what is it?
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Hi, look at the Settings - Audio - Audio Effects menu, you can tweaks some settings as well as enable the ClearAudio+ technology.
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Hi, look at the Settings - Audio - Audio Effects menu, you can tweaks some settings as well as enable the ClearAudio+ technology.
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I tried the enhancements. I still get a faint beep noise in the background while on a call. its really annoying.
intolaomair said:
I tried the enhancements. I still get a faint beep noise in the background while on a call. its really annoying.
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Morning there ^^,
do you have the same issue with the headset?
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Morning there ^^,
do you have the same issue with the headset?
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i do not. i only hear the background noise through the ear speakers.
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intolaomair said:
i do not. i only hear the background noise through the ear speakers.
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this is very interesting. I turned the volume all the way down during a call and I could still hear a beeping noise.
even when there is dead air and no one is speaking from the other end, i hear a beeping noise.
its almost like the phone is emitting some noise during a call.
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My volume isn't as loud as my previous phones.
Could it just be my phone?
Anyone suggest an apk that is safe to use without hurting the speaker.
bigdaddyblues said:
My volume isn't as loud as my previous phones.
Could it just be my phone?
Anyone suggest an apk that is safe to use without hurting the speaker.
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Might be your speakers/headphones.
I've noticed that depending on what headphones I use, the volume is different.
On my phone, using earbuds, I have to keep the volume quite low actually. if its even 50% its too loud for my ears.
enricong said:
Might be your speakers/headphones.
I've noticed that depending on what headphones I use, the volume is different.
On my phone, using earbuds, I have to keep the volume quite low actually. if its even 50% its too loud for my ears.
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My volume is fine with the headphones.
My speaker volume isn't very loud. I have it all the way up. i even checked the sound settings.
thanks
bigdaddyblues said:
My volume is fine with the headphones.
My speaker volume isn't very loud. I have it all the way up. i even checked the sound settings.
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If u r rooted flash xloudengine and it will increase ur speaker volume a whole lot.
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hmm weird, mine ism plenty loud, maybe the accessibility can crank it up for you.?
Mine is super loud. Sorry to hear about your problem.
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I'm going to take it in to compare with another...
Thanks!
ps Has anyone heard anything about unlocking the bootloader since HTC disabled the tolkiens at HTCDEV?
hi I have a sensation xe the sound on the speaker is too low, below average. do have rezound the same issues or is it better?
are there some other problems on rezound that sensation xe doesn't have?
thanks a lot!
lollixo said:
hi I have a sensation xe the sound on the speaker is too low, below average. do have rezound the same issues or is it better?
are there some other problems on rezound that sensation xe doesn't have?
thanks a lot!
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From what ive heard the rezound has good external speaker compared to other phones. How loud it can sound can also be determined by how you have your audio set up. EQs can help and also you could get the Sony xLOUD mod which would make your phone louder. I can make mine go pretty loud.
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From what ive heard the rezound has good external speaker compared to other phones. How loud it can sound can also be determined by how you have your audio set up. EQs can help and also you could get the Sony xLOUD mod which would make your phone louder. I can make mine go pretty loud.
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thanks for the answer!
So, can you confirm your satisfaction of sound quality? Have you tried other device with a better sound? (Og droid for example?)
I tried volume+, is EQs better? have you any suggestion for settings?
Is your loudspeaker sound always clear, even when you activate Xloud and similar?
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thanks for the answer!
So, can you confirm your satisfaction of sound quality? Have you tried other device with a better sound? (Og droid for example?)
I tried volume+, is EQs better? have you any suggestion for settings?
Is your loudspeaker sound always clear, even when you activate Xloud and similar?
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sometimes with the xloud mod it may become distorted if its too high, and i would say the audio quality is pretty good. i would suggest upping the higher frequencies if you want loudness and i dont use any universal eq apps like dsp manager. i use poweramp for my music app.
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hi I have a sensation xe the sound on the speaker is too low, below average. do have rezound the same issues or is it better?
are there some other problems on rezound that sensation xe doesn't have?
thanks a lot!
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I have a Rezound will nils p sense 4 Rom. The speaker is very loud and clear for my usage. Much better than my wife's nexus
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sometimes with the xloud mod it may become distorted if its too high, and i would say the audio quality is pretty good. i would suggest upping the higher frequencies if you want loudness and i dont use any universal eq apps like dsp manager. i use poweramp for my music app.
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thank you! if you are in the shower or in some place with some noise can you hear it good? what about comparition with your ogdroid or other phone?
stkiswr said:
I have a Rezound will nils p sense 4 Rom. The speaker is very loud and clear for my usage. Much better than my wife's nexus
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thank you! if you are in the shower or in some place with some noise can you hear it good?
lollixo said:
thank you! if you are in the shower or in some place with some noise can you hear it good? what about comparition with your ogdroid or other phone?
thank you! if you are in the shower or in some place with some noise can you hear it good?
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Well it is about as loud as my OG droid was. I would compare them however my OG droid wont boot anymore. and yea with the right settings you should be able too. Sometimes i have to fight over the sound of a TV turned up decently and I can still hear it ok.
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thank you! if you are in the shower or in some place with some noise can you hear it good? what about comparition with your ogdroid or other phone?
thank you! if you are in the shower or in some place with some noise can you hear it good?
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Shower? No problem. Use it all the time
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Well it is about as loud as my OG droid was. I would compare them however my OG droid wont boot anymore. and yea with the right settings you should be able too. Sometimes i have to fight over the sound of a TV turned up decently and I can still hear it ok.
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sorry for my insistence I come from Italy and I would buy it in the usa, so I wanna be sure for this choiche. what mean og droid? is it motorola droid 1? i tried to research it on web but i hadn't found nothing with the name "og droid" also in usa...
thanks!
I use the speaker on my Rezound all the time to listen to radio/podcasts and I think it's very good. I can hear it while I'm showering. I'm listening to it now with it on my nightstand a couple feet from me and the volume is less than halfway turned up.
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I use the speaker on my Rezound all the time to listen to radio/podcasts and I think it's very good. I can hear it while I'm showering. I'm listening to it now with it on my nightstand a couple feet from me and the volume is less than halfway turned up.
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thanks a lot for the answer! have you tried other devices with better or worse speaker? if yes which one?
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thanks a lot for the answer! have you tried other devices with better or worse speaker? if yes which one?
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Can't really compare, this is my first smartphone. Sorry.
anyone else can tell me his opinion? I'd really appreciate. Thank you!
Honestly, loudness is not an issue. Its the clarity that is an issue at high volume. Understand, HTC tried to do a good thing with the Rezound, but there is pretty much a mix of spending time developing a dual core lte device vs finding better hardware components for what most would consider was the selling point for the Rezound. Sound. Its like they gave up and just said screw it, here is a set of 'beats by dre' instead. Oh well, maybe they will eventually get it right.
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Honestly, loudness is not an issue. Its the clarity that is an issue at high volume. Understand, HTC tried to do a good thing with the Rezound, but there is pretty much a mix of spending time developing a dual core lte device vs finding better hardware components for what most would consider was the selling point for the Rezound. Sound. Its like they gave up and just said screw it, here is a set of 'beats by dre' instead. Oh well, maybe they will eventually get it right.
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thanks a lot for the answer. i believe you, the fact is that I have already the sensation xe so i'm looking for a comparision or just one video where I can check the quality and volume of sound of rezound
thanks!
Hello,
I just got my desire x. It is a good phone for the money.
But I have a problem with the phone speaker (front one) and headphones.
In both cases when sound is played I can hear on the background a constant hiss noise (static noise).
Is this normal to this phone or I got a defective one?
Before this phone I had LG P500 that also had this background hiss noise.
I don't have that sound, I think you got a wrong device? Or maybe it's the sound quality.
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every time the speaker or the headphones get signal I heaer the hiss noise. it is a hardware problem.
when I searched on google I found out that one x user have the same problem.
how you can detect the hiss noise:
Play through the headphones a song and pause it, for a few seconds you should hear the hiss.
Anyone else?
I've noticed this noise too...
It seems to be a hardware issue, but since it's not very annoying, I don't plan (for the time being) on sending it for RMA.
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Mine does the same thing; it's a bit disheartening to see my budget MP3 player outperform the Desire X on noise level and frequency response.
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soberspine said:
Before this phone I had LG P500 that also had this background hiss noise.
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It's certainly not Desire X -specific; my previous phone (a ZTE Blade) had it too, albeit at a much, much lower level. My wife's Nook Tablet does it, too; apparently sound quality is allowed to slip on budget devices
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Mine does the same thing; it's a bit disheartening to see my budget MP3 player outperform the Desire X on noise level and frequency response.
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It's certainly not Desire X -specific; my previous phone (a ZTE Blade) had it too, albeit at a much, much lower level. My wife's Nook Tablet does it, too; apparently sound quality is allowed to slip on budget devices
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Not desire x specific I think, mine is completely hiss-free ! Take it back to the store for a check I say
Recently got DX and even i have the hiss sound. When i play the song through any player and take the volume to zero, the hiss sound is there. And when i press stop, the hiss sound stays for 5 seconds every time then goes...
i dont think the issue is hardware related. at least lets hope a future update would solve the issue software wise..
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this problem will probably annoy some people who are keen on every bit of treble sound and quality. this annoys me more cos i do electronics and know so much about sound and dB.
to offer some kind of comfort to those facing the problem watch this video. but it does not isolate the fact only some DX are having the problem. and to those that dont have the problem please watch this video around 3.27 and exactly at 3.30 you will hear the low hiss sound some of us are experiencing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLnuoQ6pIKk
Well I do wonder if the people whose DX don't seem to have this issue maybe are just listening for the wrong thing I must point out that I haven't used the shipped headphones yet; I've just used my regular headphones.
And before anyone goes off a tangent: I'm not an audiophile, far from it. My case is not made from piano or violin lacquer
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Blauwbilgorgel said:
Well I do wonder if the people whose DX don't seem to have this issue maybe are just listening for the wrong thing I must point out that I haven't used the shipped headphones yet; I've just used my regular headphones.
And before anyone goes off a tangent: I'm not an audiophile, far from it. My case is not made from piano or violin lacquer
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absolutely. maybe those who dont think they have the problem should check out the youtube video i have posted and listen to the sound at time 3.27 and around 3.30 the hiss sound will be there...
the hardware or software problems seems inevitable for those who buy the first batch of a new phone...whoever the manufacturer is.
ayyu3m said:
absolutely. maybe those who dont think they have the problem should check out the youtube video i have posted and listen to the sound at time 3.27 and around 3.30 the hiss sound will be there...
the hardware or software problems seems inevitable for those who buy the first batch of a new phone...whoever the manufacturer is.
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Thanks for pointing out what to listen for.. I think I heard what you guys are referring to. Do you think it is there in the background when playing music at a (minimal) volume ?
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Thanks for pointing out what to listen for.. I think I heard what you guys are referring to. Do you think it is there in the background when playing music at a (minimal) volume ?
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yeah man. the faint hiss sound (white noise actually) is there at volume level zero even. its much noticeable when we reduce the volume of a song to 0. but if u stop the sound suddenly while keeping your ear on the speaker piece...you will notice complete silence just after 4-5 seconds...before that you will hear something bzzzzz....
I just found out something weird.
When I listen to music with my hands free or an other pair of Sennheiser earphones, the hiss sound is something more than noticeable, even if I mute the sound while the music is playing on the background. Also, when talking on the phone (with or without earphones) I can still hear the sound. Just like it was mentioned on the previous posts.
But I tested it with a pair of headphones (AKG 172) that I use for my PC, and the sound was crystal clear! No hiss noise at all, no matter what I did. Listening to music, muting the sound (while mp3's still playing), talking to others on the phone. Everyone was just fine, no hiss noises or other disturbing stuff.
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yeah man. the faint hiss sound (white noise actually) is there at volume level zero even. its much noticeable when we reduce the volume of a song to 0. but if u stop the sound suddenly while keeping your ear on the speaker piece...you will notice complete silence just after 4-5 seconds...before that you will hear something bzzzzz....
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That's what I heard, takes a couple of seconds and then everything goes completely quiet. In my case, it's pretty faint though. I'm just wondering if the noise is present when playing music at any volume ? Maybe some people here can record of the headphone jack and check the clip in audio software lol (if anyone has time)
unfortunately the hiss noise is present even when playing music. I listened to a quiet passage and is there, it was not from the track. the hiss is also present during calls.
Anyhow the sound quality in desire x is poor and the beats logo is just marketing.
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unfortunately the hiss noise is present even when playing music. I listened to a quiet passage and is there, it was not from the track. the hiss is also present during calls.
Anyhow the sound quality in desire x is poor and the beats logo is just marketing.
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i checked my HD2 for the first time since i saw this topic and noticed this in my DX. to my surprise even the HD2 has the same symptoms and the white noise turns to complete silence just after 4-5 seconds. its given me some comfort actually
I'm new around here but I thought I'd weigh in with my findings on this (hi everyone!)
I just got a Desire X and notice the exact same "hissing" problem as described here, it is most noticable when using headphones but it happens when using the earpiece and speakerphone. Barley noticable when using speakerphone but it's still there.
I was curious so I pulled out my old Desire S and tried to reproduce it, the old model has no sign of it at all.
Interestingly enough I have a cheap-ish Toshiba laptop and it does the exact same thing when using headphones; play something at low volume and there is a hiss noise, hit mute and then the noise stops after a few seconds.
I have been in contact with HTC before I found this thread and asked them if this is a fault or something that all of the Desire X phones do, they responded with:
We appreciate your prompt reply. Please be advised that we based facts on what has been reported to us. We cannot attest to the authenticity of the different opinions and customers experiences that are found on different blog sites.
As of the current time, we are investigating the possible cause of this issue. If the problem persists, please send your device to your dealer to have it physically assessed.
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I never mentioned anything about findings on the internet, i just stated the fault and asked if they all did it.
Does anyone here have a custom ROM on their DX and still have the same problem?
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Also thought I'd mention that the hiss noise is the same volume regardless of the volume level, increasing the volume during a call or while listening to music does not make the hiss louder
Wow. What an attitude. Seems like someone is pissed at forums or blogs for finding faults that exists only . Talk about customer care!!! Jeez
As for nathb...thankx for posting their reply. Seems like they do read a lot around here for "speculations". Haha.
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Wow. What an attitude. Seems like someone is pissed at forums or blogs for finding faults that exists only . Talk about customer care!!! Jeez
As for nathb...thankx for posting their reply. Seems like they do read a lot around here for "speculations". Haha.
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They did numerous times make a point of the fact that they are investigating the cause though!
Maybe that means a solution is in sight for DX (and oneX as well?) users. I am keeping my hopes up because I really like the phone otherwise.
However my knowledge of what causes these sort of problems leads me to think that it is hardware-based and the only way to fix it will probably result in a noticable drop in audio quality from the phone
Guys can anyone test the device with a pair of headphones, just as I mentioned six posts above?
I tested it again, but this time with my friend's headphones, and again, the sound was totally clear, with no hiss noise... I really find it strange.
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Guys can anyone test the device with a pair of headphones, just as I mentioned six posts above?
I tested it again, but this time with my friend's headphones, and again, the sound was totally clear, with no hiss noise... I really find it strange.
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Lemme check it out.
EDIT: well i will be...the sound is crystal clear with my low end pc stereo headphones. even at volume zero with music playing.
EDIT: and now its fine with my htc headphones too, playing music through poweramp first and then htc music player.
what the heck is going on...
No matter what ROM, player, or equalizer there is a horrible background buzz and "watery noises" . Even in speaker I could hear it.
EDIT: Wrong section...
maybe your speaker is blown? Do you get this sound when using head phones aswell? The audio circuiting on your board might be a little bit wack
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maybe your speaker is blown? Do you get this sound when using head phones aswell? The audio circuiting on your board might be a little bit wack
Sent from my p500h powered by Vanilla Flow~
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Yep. Is this normal for this phone? I did accidentally play a song at max volume which once. Could this had affected the phone?
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Yep. Is this normal for this phone? I did accidentally play a song at max volume which once. Could this had affected the phone?
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i get this too. only noticeable on lowest volume.
Guys. I just got my z ultra within a months period and I've noticed say if you play a stock notification or even YouTube video. It plays the sound then buzzes for like 5 seconds after please test it out? If this happens to you. Put your ear right next to the speakers please help
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Guys. I just got my z ultra within a months period and I've noticed say if you play a stock notification or even YouTube video. It plays the sound then buzzes for like 5 seconds after please test it out? If this happens to you. Put your ear right next to the speakers please help
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yep. that's right it does.
Software issue that may be resolved soon.
2.257 may already address this... Not sure as I haven't tested it
Haven't noticed it, but I'll check it out tomorrow. Time for some sleep.
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asustf700t said:
Guys. I just got my z ultra within a months period and I've noticed say if you play a stock notification or even YouTube video. It plays the sound then buzzes for like 5 seconds after please test it out? If this happens to you. Put your ear right next to the speakers please help
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Like here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520861 ?
Still waiting on my warranty job... I'll let you know how it turns out when I receive it... but hamdogg's reply makes me think I sent it off for nothing.
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Like here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520861 ?
Still waiting on my warranty job... I'll let you know how it turns out when I receive it... but hamdogg's reply makes me think I sent it off for nothing.
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if you sent it in for this buzzing then it will get sent back. Possibly a new device, but will still have the issue.
it happens when the speaker is producting static and no output. until the speaker turns off.
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Haven't noticed it, but I'll check it out tomorrow. Time for some sleep.
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Thank you. It's especially noticeable when you put on the sound clear audio + option, try it with like some built in ringtones or notifications. Also when I listen to some music with this enhancer it like crackles with the enhancer on...
Kotomirage said:
Like here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520861 ?
Still waiting on my warranty job... I'll let you know how it turns out when I receive it... but hamdogg's reply makes me think I sent it off for nothing.
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Thank you
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if you sent it in for this buzzing then it will get sent back. Possibly a new device, but will still have the issue.
it happens when the speaker is producting static and no output. until the speaker turns off.
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Thank you. It's especially noticeable when you put on the sound clear audio + options. Also when I listen to some music with this enhancer it like crackles with the enhancer on...like.streaming tv it just sounds strange. Guess it's similar to the image/video enhancer which makes some stuff unbearably grainy
I do hear some buzzing if I play a song and there are some quiet parts in the song, but it doesn't buzz after the song is finished. Same with YouTube. I can only hear it if I hold the speaker up to my ear, and since I just noticed it now and I had to "look" for it, it doesn't bother me since it's not noticeable under normal usage.
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Same here, i only hear it when it's ultra quiet in the room. Not annoying to me, gives me an analog feeling
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Thank you
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I have received a new phone from warranty and it does not have the buzzing that I was experiencing with the previous phone.
I'd link an audio sample to my issue, however xda won't let me.
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I have received a new phone from warranty and it does not have the buzzing that I was experiencing with the previous phone.
I'd link an audio sample to my issue, however xda won't let me.
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Oh dear? Really? Wow... Then I will consider returning it...