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I have noticed that when I record video with the Thunderbolt that the picture quality is out of this world but the sound quality is terrible at best. I can barely hear my TV playing just 6 or 7 feet away from me. Anyone else have this problem?
I am running Infected ROM but have had this problem since it came out of the box.
Also, I was wondering, if I called VErizon support on this, could they tell that I had my phone rooted just by being on the phone with them?
This issue has been discussed on xda as well as a few other forums (htcs own community as well). I havent found an explanation or anything that fixes it unfortunately. I'm kinda upset about this since I'm constantly taking videos on my phone.
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sm0k3y-TB said:
I have noticed that when I record video with the Thunderbolt that the picture quality is out of this world but the sound quality is terrible at best. I can barely hear my TV playing just 6 or 7 feet away from me. Anyone else have this problem?
I am running Infected ROM but have had this problem since it came out of the box.
Also, I was wondering, if I called VErizon support on this, could they tell that I had my phone rooted just by being on the phone with them?
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They don't know you're rooted. I exchanged my Moto droid 4 times, it was rooted each time. I often called them and they would just send me another. The buttons kept going bad on my phones. Bad luck I guess.
It uses the mic at the bottom of the phone (same one for phone calls) so make sure you're not covering that up. And it seems that unless whatever you're recording is close, you'll have issues. There was a post somewhere from someone who contacted HTC and was told it was due to the noise cancelling software
Well at least if its software related maybe it can be fixed in the first update. It's a shame to have such great video quality with such horrendous sound.
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It uses the mic at the bottom of the phone (same one for phone calls) so make sure you're not covering that up. And it seems that unless whatever you're recording is close, you'll have issues. There was a post somewhere from someone who contacted HTC and was told it was due to the noise cancelling software
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ignore what I posted, I am tired and that was stupid lol.
Hi...
I got a xperia z2 prototye. model 6503.
Everything is working fine, except the call quality. i can hear and understand very well, but the other person has echoes, and very bad sound..
When I use a heatset, there is no problem. and it is almost good, when I put the phone on the table, with speaker on. The problem is worst, when I hold the phone on my ear..
Is it a hard- or software related problem?
I´m now on 17.1.A.2.55
THX
Since others have not complained about this issue, it looks like a hardware issue. Maybe your microphone is faulty?
Take it to Sony and get it checked.
I did some voice recording, and it is brilliant.
Try turning off the noise cancellation feature during calls, and see if there's a difference.
Well it's a prototype so who knows...
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I have a very similar issue I posted about in my thread...
kuass said:
I did some voice recording, and it is brilliant.
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As you read in my thread my voice recording is anything but brilliant......what did you use for your testing?
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Try turning off the noise cancellation feature during calls, and see if there's a difference.
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I first became concerned when I recorded an outgoing message for the phone's default answering machine...As a test I download a voice recording app that let me turn off noise suppression/cancellation.
It brought it from unusable to usable, still not good. But I think your suggestion is a good one, I just don't see why a software tweak improves on something that seems more like a hardware problem. I say that because I can't find a single thing on the web aside from these two posts stating any concerns about it.
This is killing me...turning off noise cancellation only improves the quality in that particular app. Turning it off in the Call settings didn't change anything. I can't record an acceptable answering machine greeting no matter what I do.
EDIT- I also have unlocked my bootloader and thusly lost my DRM Keys... OP has a prototype Z2, perhaps something there?
Same problem here, and mine is not a proto
my nephew and my gf got Z2 too, and same problem...
we hear wel, they can't hear us clearly
Considering that the quality of sound that comes out of the speakers when we hear music, it sure is software problem! In Xperia Z was the same thing in its release!
non proto:
when I'm on earpiece, the caller will always be breaking up. I'll have to disconnect and return the call before everything's crispy again. though there are times they'll complain of not hearing me properly. turning off the "background noise" option seems to help but they'll tell me it's noisy as fuuu.
lol hoping for a software fix I guess.
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i have had a problem with people being able to hear me clearly ! if i let the phone even drift slightly away from my mouth people say they cant hear me or im breaking up ! ! i had a GS2 before this phone and never had a problem like this . this to me is a hell of a major flaw ... if you struggle to use a mobile phone as what it is designed to do .. then it aint worth a s**t ! i have to keep the phone pressed up against the side of my face all the time im using it ... i cant just wedge it under my chin like i used to do with the old phone. maybe if i root and install a custom ROM it would help this issue ???
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i have had a problem with people being able to hear me clearly ! if i let the phone even drift slightly away from my mouth people say they cant hear me or im breaking up ! ! i had a GS2 before this phone and never had a problem like this . this to me is a hell of a major flaw ... if you struggle to use a mobile phone as what it is designed to do .. then it aint worth a s**t ! i have to keep the phone pressed up against the side of my face all the time im using it ... i cant just wedge it under my chin like i used to do with the old phone. maybe if i root and install a custom ROM it would help this issue ???
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First time I've seen my problem described to the letter. It's especially bad when I hold the phone with my chin and no hands. I turned off noise cancelation under phone settings and people stopped complaining however a few people complained of an echo... Lose, lose. Btw, I'm rooted with a custom ROM and nothing has changed.
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First time I've seen my problem described to the letter. It's especially bad when I hold the phone with my chin and no hands. I turned off noise cancelation under phone settings and people stopped complaining however a few people complained of an echo... Lose, lose. Btw, I'm rooted with a custom ROM and nothing has changed.
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oh .. i thought rooting and a custom ROM would solve this problem ! i also have noise cancellation switched off .. but still if i let this phone drift even slightly away from my mouth , immediately people say im breaking up or they just cant hear me ? what the hell good is a damm phone that people cant hear you on ! i can hear them very clearly .. it must just be a crap microphone in the phone
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oh .. i thought rooting and a custom ROM would solve this problem ! i also have noise cancellation switched off .. but still if i let this phone drift even slightly away from my mouth , immediately people say im breaking up or they just cant hear me ? what the hell good is a damm phone that people cant hear you on ! i can hear them very clearly .. it must just be a crap microphone in the phone
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This worries me. I'm planning to buy the z2 but if people in the other end have issues hearing you then I might pass. It's a shame.
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There should be a speaker voice enhancement option in the call settings menu, not sure whether you've tried this or not but might be worth a shot
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This worries me. I'm planning to buy the z2 but if people in the other end have issues hearing you then I might pass. It's a shame.
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i wouldn't of bought this phone .. trouble is you don't get to test the call quality or anything like that before you buy the phone ! yes now its easy to read this forum about the problems people are having . so wish i had waited and read this forum before i ordered mine. think i will be buying something else in the near future, and try and sell this one
Maybe people should report this to Sony as I don't get any complaints from the receiving end so far. My only complaint is the sound quality of the voice in the earpiece is not rich. The voice lacks low frequency.
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Maybe people should report this to Sony as I don't get any complaints from the receiving end so far. My only complaint is the sound quality of the voice in the earpiece is not rich. The voice lacks low frequency.
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On my handset I constantly have hissing noises during a call and voice breaking up intermittently, but not when I'm on speaker or headphones then it's all crystal clear.
Mine is 14W16 and I've already had it replaced but the problem is still there (replacement device also 14W16).
Does anyone else experience this?
I've already disabled/enabled microphone noise suppression and speaker voice enhancement, but to no effect.
EDIT: My third device (also 14W16) still has this problem, maybe a faulty batch or is it probably a software problem?
EDIT2: Seems to be a software related problem. I have flashed the new 17.1.1.A.0.402 rom and it's almost perfect now.
It seems like a recurring problem...
Hi Guys,
Here's my post on Xperia Care (3 threads dealing with this specific issue):
"I've had the exact same issues since my very first call. I am pretty sure it is a hardware issue and not software or use-related (my phone has never been in contact with water, the issue started in an "out-of-the-box" context and ALL the people I've had over the phone guessed that I changed for a new one just because they could not hear me as clearly as with my former HTC HD2 which I'm starting to deeply regret for this basic use of calling for a phone!).
Searching over the web and through this forum, you can find many people complaining about this problem and saying that a standard exchange did not solve it: would it be a batch problem?? For info, mine is a simlock-free purple model bought in Germany.
Another thing, using noise cancellation is even worse according to my callees so I guess I'll never use this feature, then... All details provided by you guys are described by my friends when I have them on the phone: hissing, hearing me in the distance (muffled sound), hearing their voice in echo (bad Z2 speaker=>mic interaction), vibration (resonance/vibration due to the phone design itself??), hearing like intermittent wind gusts and very very bad sound when I hold the phone between my cheek and shoulder...
As if this would not be bad enough, now the camera application does not record sound anymore when filming (it used to be OK before updating to newer version through PC Companion). Instead of proper sound you hear constant hissing. After a lot of tests I've realised that it now uses the noise cancellation mic instead of the primary one. When running a mic test through Xperia diagnostics menu you can hear back that hissing and no sound at all. Doing the same test through the *#*#7378423#*#* menu gives a different result since I can hear the recording perfectly well (because it is using primary microphone)."
After rebooting my phone, the secondary mic is now working. This leaves me very puzzled now: would it be a software issue in he end??
I'm phoning French Xperia Car hotline tomorrow, keep you posted.
Cheers
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Hi Guys,
Here's my post on Xperia Care (3 threads dealing with this specific issue):
"I've had the exact same issues since my very first call. I am pretty sure it is a hardware issue and not software or use-related (my phone has never been in contact with water, the issue started in an "out-of-the-box" context and ALL the people I've had over the phone guessed that I changed for a new one just because they could not hear me as clearly as with my former HTC HD2 which I'm starting to deeply regret for this basic use of calling for a phone!).
Searching over the web and through this forum, you can find many people complaining about this problem and saying that a standard exchange did not solve it: would it be a batch problem?? For info, mine is a simlock-free purple model bought in Germany.
Another thing, using noise cancellation is even worse according to my callees so I guess I'll never use this feature, then... All details provided by you guys are described by my friends when I have them on the phone: hissing, hearing me in the distance (muffled sound), hearing their voice in echo (bad Z2 speaker=>mic interaction), vibration (resonance/vibration due to the phone design itself??), hearing like intermittent wind gusts and very very bad sound when I hold the phone between my cheek and shoulder...
As if this would not be bad enough, now the camera application does not record sound anymore when filming (it used to be OK before updating to newer version through PC Companion). Instead of proper sound you hear constant hissing. After a lot of tests I've realised that it now uses the noise cancellation mic instead of the primary one. When running a mic test through Xperia diagnostics menu you can hear back that hissing and no sound at all. Doing the same test through the *#*#7378423#*#* menu gives a different result since I can hear the recording perfectly well (because it is using primary microphone)."
After rebooting my phone, the secondary mic is now working. This leaves me very puzzled now: would it be a software issue in he end??
I'm phoning French Xperia Car hotline tomorrow, keep you posted.
Cheers
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Any update on this? I just got this phone for my fiancé and it seems that she's having the same issue. I can't hear well.
Must have something to do with positioning the mic and how far it is from the mouth. More than a design problem than a hardware one methinks.
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Any update on this? I just got this phone for my fiancé and it seems that she's having the same issue. I can't hear well.
Must have something to do with positioning the mic and how far it is from the mouth. More than a design problem than a hardware one methinks.
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Hi SooSpecial,
Xperia Care had no explanation about this; they advised me to file a standard exchange procedure with the seller, which I did.
I'm now waiting for my new device, hoping I won't have the same problem anymore.
If not, I would ask for a refund and go for a G3 instead. That would be a pity because I really like the Z2.
I'd advise you to have your girlfriend's handset changed asap, otherwise you would have to go for a repair procedure w/ Sony, which may take approx. 1 month, leaving you without any replacement smartphone if it was a simlock-free one...
FYI, this problem has also been reported on Xperia Care Forum in 3 threads on Frandroid (french forum) and on some customer reviews on Amazon (as far as I know).
Good luck with that
Maybe some one can help me out here....recently purchased a Z2 and everything is running wonderfully on it, BUT I have struggled to get get good quality out of the earpiece. I can not pinpoint what the problem is, and my service provider and local Sony Centre refuse to help me out because the phone is imported. Almost every single call I have made has a terrible static, tinny sound. At times its better, other times I cannot even hear the other person on the other line. I have changed sim cards which didn't really help, tried other service provider sim cards which helped only a little. The strange thing is that when I run the diagnostics app on the phone, my ringtone playing through the earpiece is crystal clear and sounds really good. Also if I plug headphones in, the call quality improves immensely. I have read that the .314 firmware upgrade is supposed to enhance the call quality of the Z2 but I'm not sure if its addressing the specific issue I am having, also the firmware update is not available yet in my country. I don't want to send the phone back to Europe even though I have a warranty through the retailer that sold me the phone because who knows how long it will take for them to sort this out?! Has anyone experienced what I am experiencing? Do all Z2's have crappy, static, tinny call quality?
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Maybe some one can help me out here....recently purchased a Z2 and everything is running wonderfully on it, BUT I have struggled to get get good quality out of the earpiece. I can not pinpoint what the problem is, and my service provider and local Sony Centre refuse to help me out because the phone is imported. Almost every single call I have made has a terrible static, tinny sound. At times its better, other times I cannot even hear the other person on the other line. I have changed sim cards which didn't really help, tried other service provider sim cards which helped only a little. The strange thing is that when I run the diagnostics app on the phone, my ringtone playing through the earpiece is crystal clear and sounds really good. Also if I plug headphones in, the call quality improves immensely. I have read that the .314 firmware upgrade is supposed to enhance the call quality of the Z2 but I'm not sure if its addressing the specific issue I am having, also the firmware update is not available yet in my country. I don't want to send the phone back to Europe even though I have a warranty through the retailer that sold me the phone because who knows how long it will take for them to sort this out?! Has anyone experienced what I am experiencing? Do all Z2's have crappy, static, tinny call quality?
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Hey there, sadly i experienced the same. I came from SGSIII, and the difference of call quaility is not compareable. I've heard and read that this is a Sony illness and there's been long time ago. Recently i flashed .314 ROM however that hasn't been released in my country either. I don't want to depress you but the quality hasn't changed at all. Tried every f....ing Sound Settings, but not a step forward.
I'm desperately waiting for the next release of firmware, maybe there'll be some improvement.
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Hey there, sadly i experienced the same. I came from SGSIII, and the difference of call quaility is not compareable. I've heard and read that this is a Sony illness and there's been long time ago. Recently i flashed .314 ROM however that hasn't been released in my country either. I don't want to depress you but the quality hasn't changed at all. Tried every f....ing Sound Settings, but not a step forward.
I'm desperately waiting for the next release of firmware, maybe there'll be some improvement.
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Thanks for the feedback. Today I started using a different service provider and I must say that the calls have improved a lot. Will be testing more networks through out the week, but i think the call quality issues may be network related! The calls still have a fuzzy quality to them but not as bad.
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Thanks for the feedback. Today I started using a different service provider and I must say that the calls have improved a lot. Will be testing more networks through oit the week, but i think the call quality issues may be network relqted! The calls still have a fuzzy quality to thwm but not as bad.
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Interesting. My provider(T-mobile) says they provides HD call quality. Honestly: i believe them. Ridiculous, the first Ericsson phone i had gave me better sound. I think it's all software related, c'mon Sony, don't ruin this great phone with this annoying incident.
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Interesting. My provider(T-mobile) says they provides HD call quality. Honestly: i believe them. Ridiculous, the first Ericsson phone i had gave me better sound. I think it's all software related, c'mon Sony, don't ruin this great phone with this annoying incident.
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I must say its a really confusing issue. I am getting mixed results on the other sim so far, when the calls are good then they are GREAT! I have reverted back to my old sim and am now getting OK call quality, still fuzzy but bearable. It just confuses me that the diagnostics tests gives me a lovely rich sound out of the earpiece, but then an actual call is absolute rubbish! Maybe its an antennae issue???
I really liked using the "Okay Google Everywhere" on my previous device and I was looking forward to using it on the Z Ultra, but ever since I first activated it I am finding that it gets my voice queries wrong a lot and that I have to hold the phone a lot closer to my face.
Is there a fix for this or is it simply because of the water-proofing that covers the microphones?
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I really liked using the "Okay Google Everywhere" on my previous device and I was looking forward to using it on the Z Ultra, but ever since I first activated it I am finding that it gets my voice queries wrong a lot and that I have to hold the phone a lot closer to my face.
Is there a fix for this or is it simply because of the water-proofing that covers the microphones?
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I suspect you have it correct. I've not had too many issues while using it (other than battery drain when 'everywhere' is enabled), it even copes with my weird NZ accent.
It'll be intresting to see if others have issues with the 'waterproof' mic
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I suspect you have it correct. I've not had too many issues while using it (other than battery drain when 'everywhere' is enabled), it even copes with my weird NZ accent.
It'll be intresting to see if others have issues with the 'waterproof' mic
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How close do you have to hold it to your face? On my old phone (Atrix HD), I could trigger a voice search with my phone lying on my desk about 3 feet away from me, but the Z Ultra needs to be held about five inches from my face for it to pick up my commands accurately.
I use AutoVoice so voice search is something I use a lot.
normally use it in hand, so about 1+ ft
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normally use it in hand, so about 1+ ft
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Hmm, how loud do you have to speak for it to register? I'm used to speaking in a normal/quiet tone if I hold it one foot away, but for the Z Ultra I need to raise my voice a little bit higher.
The microphone that receives voice command input is the bottom one, while the top one does not react. I wonder why? I would think the top microphone should be the one receiving voice commands.
Do you think it could be possible to enable both microphones on the phone to listen after the initial "Okay, Google" is performed, or would that not work/cause problems?
I haven't had my xperia z ultra for a while but still browse the threads. I don't no if someone could try this though I no it is a completely different phone but still the idea might help.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2805568
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I haven't had my xperia z ultra for a while but still browse the threads. I don't no if someone could try this though I no it is a completely different phone but still the idea might help.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2805568
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I looked that up and saw that, too, but the Z Ultra's mixer_paths.XML doesn't have the Analog Input Devices anywhere on it.
Here it is. It has some microphone devices listed, though:
http://pastebin.com/BHZ0Z7t1
Also, Pimped Kernel has options to change the audio volume gain for the microphone, but it doesn't seem to help.
Alright, so, I found this thread. Turns out you do have to edit the mixer_paths.XML. It's just not the same variables that need to be changed as the OnePlus. Following the thread helped the voice search on my phone a lot.
I'm posting this for future reference.
I flashed the Lollipop GPe port and now the microphone is wonderfully sensitive. I can activate voice search from across the room.
It's way better than how it was before on KitKat custom ROMs, even after I edited the mixer_paths.XML. I don't know if the stock ROM and KitKat GPe are also this sensitive, but they probably are.
Anyone know why this is?
I really would like the microphone to be this good on CM 12 and other custom ROMs.
My guess is Sony uses special drivers that are probably not open source for the microphone, since it also has that noise canceling mic.
Update: Mic back to all it's former glory
On the latest Resurrection Remix Lollipop build with the latest Lollipop PA Nano Gapps, the mic is perfectly sensitive again.
I'm pretty happy about this so I just thought I'd share that here.
I don't know who fixed it, Google or a dev, but thank you to whoever it was.
Hey guys, I was wondering if the new Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet will take calls just like a normal Xperia smartphone.
I ask this because I am considering purchasing a Z Ultra but I prefer an even bigger screen if possible, would the Z3 Compact Tablet also take calls, where I can keep it to my face and talk?
I heard it will require a Bluetooth headset in order for you to use it as a phone.
I am confused as to which one to get, any help would be appreciated!
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Hey guys, I was wondering if the new Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet will take calls just like a normal Xperia smartphone.
I ask this because I am considering purchasing a Z Ultra but I prefer an even bigger screen if possible, would the Z3 Compact Tablet also take calls, where I can keep it to my face and talk?
I heard it will require a Bluetooth headset in order for you to use it as a phone.
I am confused as to which one to get, any help would be appreciated!
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This review says it has an earpiece and microphone. Haven't been able to find anything either way from Sony's information.
http://tabtec.com/android/ifa-2014-sony-xperia-z3-tablet-compact-hands-video/
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This review says it has an earpiece and microphone. Haven't been able to find anything either way from Sony's information.
That's strange, because in the video he mentions nothing about a microphone, only that it has two speakers in the front...
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adfurgerson said:
This review says it has an earpiece and microphone. Haven't been able to find anything either way from Sony's information.
That's strange, because in the video he mentions nothing about a microphone, only that it has two speakers in the front...
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Who knows...this one lists "active noise cancelation with dedicated mic".
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_tablet_compact-6633.php
Edit...found three more sites all with differing specs.
1. Phone calls with Bluetooth headset.
2. Microphone yes - mic input 3.5mm
3. Built in microphone - yes
Edit #2.... Attached Sony document which lists audio recording formats, and Google Now.
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Canadianomar said:
Who knows...this one lists "active noise cancelation with dedicated mic".
Edit...found three more sites all with differing specs.
1. Phone calls with Bluetooth headset.
2. Microphone yes - mic input 3.5mm
3. Built in microphone - yes
Edit #2.... Attached Sony document which lists audio recording formats, and Google Now.
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Interesting, thanks for that....But it seems that on the pdf document attached it does not say anything about a microphone, and if this document is from Sony Officially, then It looks like the phone will only work via Bluetooth.
I also lean towards this as Sony would have made this known as a phablet, or at least really stressed in the presentation on Spt 3 at IFA that this can work as a full out phone, because its not a small thing that just gets left out.
I also would assume it cant be used as a "full phone" because I don't think they would just ditch the Z Ultra line completely just like that.
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Interesting, thanks for that....But it seems that on the pdf document attached it does not say anything about a microphone, and if this document is from Sony Officially, then It looks like the phone will only work via Bluetooth.
I also lean towards this as Sony would have made this known as a phablet, or at least really stressed in the presentation on Spt 3 at IFA that this can work as a full out phone, because its not a small thing that just gets left out.
I also would assume it cant be used as a "full phone" because I don't think they would just ditch the Z Ultra line completely just like that.
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It has video recording in camera. Do most tablets record video without audio? I read somewhere that "phablet" is considered to be 5.5 to 7 inch maybe that is why it is called compact tablet. Looked at pdf a little closer and see video chat listed for front camera and speakerphone listed for communication. Also voice I put is listed, seems like they would put an asterisk next to them if bluetooth were required.
Wow just noticed quoting each other is all whacked out, looks like it started with your second post.
The white paper for z3 phone is nearly identical to tablet except for rear camera features (microphone is not mentioned) all the other functions and features appear to be same.
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I was wondering too as all the screenshots show a phone icon. Not sure if they're just mock-ups or not though...
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I was wondering too as all the screenshots show a phone icon. Not sure if they're just mock-ups or not though...
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The LTE version you can send text messages and make calls.
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I was wondering too as all the screenshots show a phone icon. Not sure if they're just mock-ups or not though...
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The hands on videos show it also.
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The LTE version you can send text messages and make calls.
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Right but the question we are trying to answer is whether it has microphone and earpiece on the handset. At least one site claims in their review that a Bluetooth headset is needed for calls.
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The hands on videos show it also.
Right but the question we are trying to answer is whether it has microphone and earpiece on the handset. At least one site claims in their review that a Bluetooth headset is needed for calls.
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Just saw this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2zg7hV3XtU#t=240
I don't understand the guy but it appears that he is saying there is an ear piece there although I do not see it.
Sony says on their website that LTE and 4G are not available in all markets for this device as well.
Just have to wait and see I guess.
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Just saw this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2zg7hV3XtU#t=240
I don't understand the guy but it appears that he is saying there is an ear piece there although I do not see it.
Sony says on their website that LTE and 4G are not available in all markets for this device as well.
Just have to wait and see I guess.
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By using the term earpiece I only meant to describe call audio routing to top speaker the same as on Z Ultra.
I think they are referring to the bands available from your carrier may not be compatible, not that the device will be unavailable.
I too am interested in this, especially as there's a special offer on the Z3 tablet at the moment in the UK
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/10/1...-tablet-compact-for-under-300-including-case/
according to a comment on the Clove blog
http://blog.clove.co.uk/2014/10/10/...ompact-arriving-week-commencing-20th-october/
it can be used as a phone, but I would wait until they have their hands on one.
SXZ3TC can be used as a phone, but since he hasn't conversational speaker, just normal speaker, everyone others will hear your interlocutor. Also it hasn't proximity sensor, so won't lock screen. So more advisable use handsfree, especially that one with awesome noise reduction.
So, do you guys plan on using the Z3 Tablet Compact as a phone? I'm not sure what to do really, since my first plan was to use it instead of my Note 2 and iPad. But when I learned that you're unable to place calls like "normal" and have to rely on a separate bluetooth headset, I'm not so sure anymore. What if you forget the headset at home, for example?
I have a hard time believing this thing doesn't have a mic for talking on the phone otherwise how do you Skype, gchat or whatever? I have heard there is no proximity sensor which i can live with because I don't want to put this beast next to my face anyways therefore I don't care about the earpiece part for phone calls. Come on guys, do you guys really want to put this thing up to your face in public? You'll never get laid! HAHAHA. Hopefully the 3.5 jack will do the trick.
PreVoiD said:
So, do you guys plan on using the Z3 Tablet Compact as a phone? I'm not sure what to do really, since my first plan was to use it instead of my Note 2 and iPad. But when I learned that you're unable to place calls like "normal" and have to rely on a separate bluetooth headset, I'm not so sure anymore. What if you forget the headset at home, for example?
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From reports in the Z3TC forums from European members that have them, it works the same as using phone in speaker mode. Not idea for having private conversations.
adfurgerson said:
From reports in the Z3TC forums from European members that have them, it works the same as using phone in speaker mode. Not idea for having private conversations.
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You guys will be really popular on public transportation I would so joke around if i knew someone using the Z3TC as their phone. I would call them up at work or in public and ask them for something awkward, like "i need my buttplug back soon" or something.
http://blog.clove.co.uk/2014/11/07/sony-xperia-z3-tablet-compact-review/
"And should you so choose, you could make normal phone calls and send text messages with this. Unless you are particularly socially comfortable a Bluetooth headset might be the best bet."
doesn't say if it has an ear-piece rather than speakerphone feature.
of course, Sony want you to buy a BRH10 and use that as the handset instead
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/accessories/remote-and-handset-brh10/
(which would be great, except that it doesn't have a headphone socket nor AptX)