[CURIOSITY] Does your Ultra "chirp"? - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

So, an Ultra user asked in the Q&A section today if our Ultras "chirp", i.e are making noises. Since not a lot of people are checking out the Q&A section (compared to the General section and others), i got curious and therefore posting this here so more people can read it. My Ultra is indeed chirping, and i can hear it if i hold my Ultra up to my ear and listen to the area around the antenna. It sounds like a baby bird is trapped inside it. I can't hear it from the earpiece, only on the back.
It's obvious that it's the antenna that's making these noises, and it's pretty logic since the antenna is constantly connected to a cell tower and pinging it 24/7. I'm still not satisfied since i've never noticed these noises, so i checked out an LG phone. Same noise! A google search also reveals that it's not uncommon to hear these noises. Could it be bad electronic shielding? It doesn't really bother me since i have to really listen to notice it, but again; i'm curious as hell. Is it "normal" or is it a defect? I contacted Sony, and they have never heard about it, but it could be normal - or not. They will inform HQ about the noise, so i guess that's all we can do about it for the time being.
So to the question. Is your Ultra chirping? Hold your ear on the back where the antenna is (NFC logo). and listen closely. Can you hear it?
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I can't hear anything, i have very good ears lol
Do we have to run some kind of apps ?

pablodelouis said:
I can't hear anything, i have very good ears lol
Do we have to run some kind of apps ?
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Nope, you listen closely. Mine's making noises

LordManhattan said:
Nope, you listen closely. Mine's making noises
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Could hear a high pitch noise
Looks like your little birdy is tortured inside... Lol!!!
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I've tried it and some low volume-stuttery-high pitch sound is heard. Bit never in one moment that this bothers me. I have to really glue my ear to the glass back to hear it though.
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kumeipark said:
Could hear a high pitch noise
Looks like your little birdy is tortured inside... Lol!!!
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Yup! That's the noise! I get the high pitch noise, but also the chirping
hansip87 said:
I've tried it and some low volume-stuttery-high pitch sound is heard. Bit never in one moment that this bothers me. I have to really glue my ear to the glass back to hear it though.
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Yup, it's the same here. I really have to listen to hear it, so it doesn't bother me, but i'm just curious if it's a defect or not. Probably not, but still..

LordManhattan said:
Yup! That's the noise! I get the high pitch noise, but also the chirping
Yup, it's the same here. I really have to listen to hear it, so it doesn't bother me, but i'm just curious if it's a defect or not. Probably not, but still..
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I can hear it too.

hassanmahmood said:
I can hear it too.
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Interesting! So it seems like it's pretty normal then.

I can hear the high pitch scream of a baby bird from the ear piece also but only when I'm on calls. Which is very annoying. But I'm kinded glad I'm not the only one at least. I've tried to hear any noise from my gf Samsung galaxy s3 but it doesn't make a sound. But it could be where this phone is extremely thin.

Xyphir said:
I can hear the high pitch scream of a baby bird from the ear piece also but only when I'm on calls. Which is very annoying. But I'm kinded glad I'm not the only one at least. I've tried to hear any noise from my gf Samsung galaxy s3 but it doesn't make a sound. But it could be where this phone is extremely thin.
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Yeah, my Galaxy Note doesn't make any noises, and it's the same with my brother's old Galaxy S2 Plus. My other brothers LG does however have the same noise (can't remember the model). I also checked in with my dad, and his Lumia 920 doesn't make any noise (come on, it's a freakin' tank), and his work phone; an Xperia Go doesn't make a noise, and my third (and last, i promise) brother's S3 doesn't make a noise either.
But a quick google search reveils that there are many different models out there that does have baby birds, including the iPhone. So what does this tell us? I have no idea. I think i'll go with thiness + a badly shielded antenna = baby birds.

My ultra moans sometimes at night.

I've taught mine how to chirp the Russian National Anthem.
And by that I mean no, mine doesn't chirp.

Shadow of Chaos said:
I've taught mine how to chirp the Russian National Anthem.
And by that I mean no, mine doesn't chirp.
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I was excited for a moment there
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I was excited for a moment there
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I cant hear it but then I have worked in high noise environments, but my mrs can hear a very high pitched noise

blueether said:
I cant hear it but then I have worked in high noise environments, but my mrs can hear a very high pitched noise
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That's the noise we're looking for
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LordManhattan said:
Yup! That's the noise! I get the high pitch noise, but also the chirping
Yup, it's the same here. I really have to listen to hear it, so it doesn't bother me, but i'm just curious if it's a defect or not. Probably not, but still..
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I can hear both noises if the back of the phone is directly next to my ear. Move it 2cm away and it dis-appears.
There is also a noise that 'plays' for a few seconds when audio finishes. Out of the main speaker.

SWFlyerUK said:
I can hear both noises if the back of the phone is directly next to my ear. Move it 2cm away and it dis-appears.
There is also a noise that 'plays' for a few seconds when audio finishes. Out of the main speaker.
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I hear static from the main speaker if I have clearaudio+ turned on. Try turning it off if u have it enable.
I love this phone. But the chriping is driving me nuts. It's louder and more pronounced on the screen side when I'm on a call. Gives me a headache but Bell mobility is **** in Canada for any help.
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i wish mine made that noise!

cCclown said:
My ultra moans sometimes at night.
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are you sure its your ultra?? LOL

hamdogg said:
are you sure its your ultra?? LOL
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Probably just the boogeyman in his closet. Nothing to worry about
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earphone doesn't interest me except your running phone case! =)
zer0-1ne said:
For the runners looking for a wireless headset so you can enjoy your runs much better or weight lifters.
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Twice I've knocked my Evo 3d to the floor while on a treadmill because of the wires coming from my YurBuds Iron Man
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Man I've got the same case, what are the chances!! Lol. I use it when I'm cutting grass. I have a Acoustic Research Bluetooth receiver that turns any headphones/earbuds into Bluetooth wireless headphones/earbuds. Works perfect and I highly recommend it! Love being able to use any headphones instead of having to buy specific ones.
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I use thise yurbuds and they work perfectly. I just choke up onbthe wire so it dosent dangle. They are the loudest clearest headphones ive owned
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I use these, they work great and they can't really fall out. I've had them for over a year and used them in several long races and workouts.
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Are these sweat proof. I sweat a lot when i run showers of sweat. PLus the jabra sport has built in FM and a free copy of ENDOMONDO.
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I use thise yurbuds and they work perfectly. I just choke up onbthe wire so it dosent dangle. They are the loudest clearest headphones ive owned
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true on the clear part.
Those jabra sport ones look bad ass
JTNiggle said:
I use these, they work great and they can't really fall out. I've had them for over a year and used them in several long races and workouts.
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Tried these too. Head crushers. Can't fall out for sure but I swear my skull was pulverized.
Not many stereo BT headsets I've not tried and so far, all but 1 have gone back.
I"ve been using these for the last couple of weeks since I bought them on sale for $30 in a one day deal. So far so good, I think they sound and fit great and are supposedly sweat resistant.
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHB6000-28-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B004KPLS5M
My one concern is that they block out too much sound and that might cause a safety issue if you don't hear an oncoming car while running.
The other negative thing is that they have a lot of small buttons and it's near impossible to hit the right one while running. Hopefully I'll get the hang of it.
Is the jabra sport not even out yet? All I see for it is ads.
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I've been using the S9s for at least three years now... Best Bluetooth stereo I've ever bought. I only enjoy them for working out at the gym, my head is small so when I run, the S9s bounce a bit and can be annoying - I'd be interested in buying the Jab Sports. ( been using studio beats for running, great but not sweat resistant at all =/
**Edit: I have the original S9s not the HD version, might try those if the fit is different.
By far the most disappointing headset ive owned were the s10hd by moto..the s9s were alot better and louder..ive had problems with my first set of jaybird freedom jf3s,no range and disconnects...but after swapping them out i get 20feet range and super loud and clear bass..plus they never fall out from running or lifting.id recommend the jf3 freedom,just gotto find a properly working set.
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P0ll0L0c0 said:
I"ve been using these for the last couple of weeks since I bought them on sale for $30 in a one day deal. So far so good, I think they sound and fit great and are supposedly sweat resistant.
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My one concern is that they block out too much sound and that might cause a safety issue if you don't hear an oncoming car while running.
The other negative thing is that they have a lot of small buttons and it's near impossible to hit the right one while running. Hopefully I'll get the hang of it.
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i see all bad reviews for them.
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i see all bad reviews for them.
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Not really true. I just looke up the reviews on Amazon - and I agree with the most recent review, which was 4 stars. You'll notice the same minor concerns that I expressed above about the button size and isolation. Actually - with more use on the streets, isolation isn't as good as I thought - but is actually safer. I can pump up the volume to hear my source, but will still hear the sound of an oncoming car.
These aren't perfect, but they're working fine for me. Most of the bad reviews I see on Amazon seem to regard a failure - which I might someday experience of course. In which case I would come back here and report the hardware problem.
But so far so good. These are working better for me than my much loved Jabra BT8010's - which I still use in the office because of the convenience of being able to remove the 2nd stereo earbud. But fit for working out and sound quality are better on these, no doubt. There's not much bass, but it's there - and the sound is pretty clean/clear.
Best wireless headset I have tested is the Sony mw600 excellent range
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Compusmurf said:
I tried the Jaybird's. Worst range for bluetooth I've ever seen in a headset. Sooo disappointed.
I'll have to check out the others.
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i agree with range but its sad because they sound pretty decent

Does the Note come with headphones?

I bought my phone off of ebay and the seller said it inluded everything that originally came with the phone, but there are no headphoens. I didn't see anything on the outside of the box that stated what was inside it. My Galaxy S2 Skyrocket came with headphones(also bought off of ebay) so I just assumed this one did.
AT&T version does not come with headphones. you have not been scammed out of earbuds.
No it doesn't come with headphones.....the ones they usually give are crap anyway.
ducksauce88 said:
I bought my phone off of ebay and the seller said it inluded everything that originally came with the phone, but there are no headphoens. I didn't see anything on the outside of the box that stated what was inside it. My Galaxy S2 Skyrocket came with headphones(also bought off of ebay) so I just assumed this one did.
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I'm with Telus in Canada and mine came with headphones with a built in mic. The sound is actually fairly decent, much better than my iPone 4s headphones.
ok good. do you guys know what pair of headsets i can get to use for phone calls with a mic? i like the in ear buds. i would just like to be able to talk with them.
also, are there headphones out there that can change the volume....like the almight iphone?
ducksauce88 said:
ok good. do you guys know what pair of headsets i can get to use for phone calls with a mic? i like the in ear buds. i would just like to be able to talk with them.
also, are there headphones out there that can change the volume....like the almight iphone?
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The Samsung headphones that came with my Note does all that, Pause,Volume up down and built in Mic.
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I am no able to post links but just google samsung earbuds I believe Amazon has some with mic etc.. very cheap.
No the At&t version does not. Although i think i should of gotten a pair for the $650 smackaroo's i laid out lol.
And the guy was asking me if i wanted the S-Pen holder which made it into a full size pen for the low price of $54. I was gonna ask the guy if he wanted to be strangled lol.
Vcolassi said:
No the At&t version does not. Although i think i should of gotten a pair for the $650 smackaroo's i laid out lol.
And the guy was asking me if i wanted the S-Pen holder which made it into a full size pen for the low price of $54. I was gonna ask the guy if he wanted to be strangled lol.
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Lolol that is hilarious
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Getting ahold of that headset
I have an AT&T Note which I am enjoying but my Etymotic ear buds mic or control buttons don't work. Does anyone know where you can get the headset that comes with the non AT&T device.
This the one thing this phone sucks at. You can only use cheap Samsung headphones. Bose and apple headphones don't work on this phone. Why is it that there is always something stupid that won't work on a phone.
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****x76 said:
This the one thing this phone sucks at. You can only use cheap Samsung headphones. Bose and apple headphones don't work on this phone. Why is it that there is always something stupid that won't work on a phone.
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You got some bad data there bud.
Both my apple and Bose work great! I'm rockin' to an awesome Nero remix on the Bose right now... :cheers:
****x76 said:
This the one thing this phone sucks at. You can only use cheap Samsung headphones. Bose and apple headphones don't work on this phone. Why is it that there is always something stupid that won't work on a phone.
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Ummm, what are you talking about? I use my Apple Earbuds on my Galaxy Note all of the time ... they're the only earphones I've ever used. And I have the Apple Earbuds with volume control and microphone.
Dr. Evo said:
Ummm, what are you talking about? I use my Apple Earbuds on my Galaxy Note all of the time ... they're the only earphones I've ever used. And I have the Apple Earbuds with volume control and microphone.
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You can answer calls, talk into the mic, control FF, REW and volume with them?
Canadians get headphones.
All the Canadian notes came with headphones also I know the klipsch s4a's and the monster diddy beats work great with the note and they look sick in white
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Dr. Evo said:
Ummm, what are you talking about? I use my Apple Earbuds on my Galaxy Note all of the time ... they're the only earphones I've ever used. And I have the Apple Earbuds with volume control and microphone.
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Funny. My iphone headphones only work for audio. I can't talk, change volume, change tracks or anything. These are from an iPhone 4 and 4S.
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I know beats headphones control works as i tried them in store today... But who would spend money on that cap anyway. I honestly believe my skullcandy titanium in ear headphones produce higher quality and smoother bass... But no controls.
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Klipsch S4i's. They're under a hundred bucks and sound better then your typical 300 dollar headphones.
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I'm using these from V-Moda (Red and Black)-
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I paid $29.99 at Costco in Santa Rosa, CA on the 1st of this month for them. The construction on these is excellent (Metal Headphones, Kevlar reinforced cables and Medical Grade, Sound Isolating Silicone Inserts), as is the sound, I am very impressed! They are fully compatible with Android as well.
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offwiththeface said:
All the Canadian notes came with headphones. Also, I know the Klipsch s4a's and the Monster Diddy Beats work great with the Note and they look sick in white.
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Maybe they need a doctor.
Has anyone tried the beats by Dre headphones by HTC. These are amazing they work for mine, the apple headphones didn't work :/ you can cop them for $60 or less. There's alot different types of headphones just depends on what you like. Hope this helped some of you!
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Bad audio in videos

Is it just me or is the sound quality in videos recorded by the sgs3 very bad? The video samples looks great but the sound is not good.
From the video from GSM Arena i must say its a pretty good sound, it has a good noise cancelation that may be causing the sound to be lower but to be that is just great.
bgstcola said:
Is it just me or is the sound quality in videos recorded by the sgs3 very bad? The video samples looks great but the sound is not good.
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are you referring to the phone's speaker? or in-call audio?
yyhd said:
are you referring to the phone's speaker? or in-call audio?
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I'm referring to the sound quality in the videos recorded by the sgs3. It seems like the sound is very thin.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_vs_htc_one_x-review-759p6.php
The HOX seems much fuller/natural. It seems like Samsung is missing how important sq is for video. The sound on the SGS2 wasn't very good, either.
Sorry...didn't know this was a high-def video camera. LOL
The one thing people seem to be missing is that this is a PHONE. Everything else it does is just icing on the cake.
If you want great audio quality while filming video, go buy a camcorder. LOL
MaesterB said:
Sorry...didn't know this was a high-def video camera. LOL
The one thing people seem to be missing is that this is a PHONE. Everything else it does is just icing on the cake.
If you want great audio quality while filming video, go buy a camcorder. LOL
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Or an iPhone... Seriously I hate Apple, but it's stuff like this they always get right. Why am I not allowed to expect similar quality from an Android device?
bgstcola said:
Is it just me or is the sound quality in videos recorded by the sgs3 very bad? The video samples looks great but the sound is not good.
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I noticed the sound to, sgs2 have much better sound. Just hope the retail have fixed it
MaesterB said:
Sorry...didn't know this was a high-def video camera. LOL
The one thing people seem to be missing is that this is a PHONE. Everything else it does is just icing on the cake.
If you want great audio quality while filming video, go buy a camcorder. LOL
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Stupid answer...LOOL
i do agree with you about sgs3's sound quality on that vid being "thin" as you say.
and i would say hox's sound quality sounds "fat".
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MaesterB said:
Sorry...didn't know this was a high-def video camera. LOL
The one thing people seem to be missing is that this is a PHONE. Everything else it does is just icing on the cake.
If you want great audio quality while filming video, go buy a camcorder. LOL
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No, camcorder doesn't give you great sound quality, separate quality mic does...
bgstcola said:
Or an iPhone... Seriously I hate Apple, but it's stuff like this they always get right. Why am I not allowed to expect similar quality from an Android device?
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maybe you expect too much from your android device.
i thought the sound was decent. definitely good enough. if you also notice... on the gs3 vid there are a lot of cars driving in the lane right next to the phone. in the one for the hox... not so much.
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maybe you expect too much from your android device.
i thought the sound was decent. definitely good enough. if you also notice... on the gs3 vid there are a lot of cars driving in the lane right next to the phone. in the one for the hox... not so much.
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I agree with the op, sound is bad, no bass and no clarity either. I hope this can be addressed like it was on sgs2 camera mod which made the sound awesome
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The sound is bad because its a prototype phone, its not a retail unit. Everything will be fine on release.
To be honest, I think the audio quality is pretty good. Definitely one of the better ones out there and to tell you the truth, I expected it to be much worse...
I totally agree. The sound quality in this video is horrible. The cars sounds like trains.
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What I really want to hear is people talking on the video.
GSMArena's video has really bad sound quality. The sound in the HOX video isn't good either but it at least sounds a bit more natural. The sound in the GS3 video reminds me of the early days of MP3 audio, when using misconfigured encoders produced really weird sound, even if the chosen bitrate was high. I'm sure the mic used by Samsung for the phone is quite crappy (just like the mics you can find in most phones or digicams), but I'm also sure its capable of doing better than this video.
Well spotted the sound on the s3 is pretty poor compared to HOX!
Another issue to consider, thanks!!!
Gnarfsan said:
What I really want to hear is people talking on the video.
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There you go, sponsored by Eldar Murtazin for me it sounds great, maybe a bit too much of noise cancelation.
http://mobile-review.com/review/image/samsung/galaxy-s3-fl/photo/video.mp4
PS: Dont blame me if you dont understand russian..
Honestly the last thing I'm going to use to judge the sound quality of a video recording is the sound of cars driving by on a highway...need a video with a better sound source...
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There you go, sponsored by Eldar Murtazin for me it sounds great, maybe a bit too much of noise cancelation.
http://mobile-review.com/review/image/samsung/galaxy-s3-fl/photo/video.mp4
PS: Dont blame me if you dont understand russian..
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Well I know I'm being picky here, but I want them to talk in front of the camera I think I will mostly be recording family moments with it.
That being said, I think it sounds pretty good for a phone. This isn't supposed to be a high def camcorder like som already pointed out.

Build Quality

Wow.! The build quality on this thing is AMAZING. I've dropped it so many times (clumsy me), and I just now dropped my phone one foot off a hard surface (which is quite a height, for me), and not a little scratch dared to show up on my phone.
How amazing has the phone's build quality been for you guys.?
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Wow.! The build quality on this thing is AMAZING. I've dropped it so many times (clumsy me), and I just now dropped my phone one foot off a hard surface (which is quite a height, for me), and not a little scratch dared to show up on my phone.
How amazing has the phone's build quality been for you guys.?
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Dropped my phone on a weight, if it was anything else it would have cracked.
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both of u, get effing cases!!! lolz
I think the design of the back of the phone caused it to lose a large amount of strength.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679027
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I think the design of the back of the phone caused it to lose a large amount of strength.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679027
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Yeah but you knwo what, with the first one i had, I had that slight bend as well. Im not sure if it due to the strength of the beack of the phone, but the Metal bezel around the perimeter of the device. WHen i took my phone apart, the Metal bezel was super flexable. I think thats where the weakness comes from altogether. But thats my opinion. Other than that, I think this device is built very well. The back is incredibly ugly LOL, but has a nice feel to it. ALso the screen glass, is pretty durible itself.
The longer this phone is out the more it appears to be a model to skip. I don't think i have ever seen a phone bend before. Aluminum, while cheap, does not have the strength needed for this phone. Very poor design.
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The longer this phone is out the more it appears to be a model to skip. I don't think i have ever seen a phone bend before. Aluminum, while cheap, does not have the strength needed for this phone. Very poor design.
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Why don't you buy an iPhone and drop that, see what happens. I don't think there is any other phone out there with the same build quality as this one.
Dropped my phone down a couple of solid wooden steps. My plastic back popped off, but there isn't a scratch on this thing.
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The longer this phone is out the more it appears to be a model to skip. I don't think i have ever seen a phone bend before. Aluminum, while cheap, does not have the strength needed for this phone. Very poor design.
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Yea they should of used tungsten. It would of at least quadrupled the weight though.
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woody296 said:
The longer this phone is out the more it appears to be a model to skip. I don't think i have ever seen a phone bend before. Aluminum, while cheap, does not have the strength needed for this phone. Very poor design.
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Treat it like a phone/handheld computer, not a hammer and is fine.
once again get a effing case!!! everyone who has a case doesn't have any of these issues, it's a phone, you treat a $500+ phone like a $500+ phone! lolz this model is a great build....
CrazyTechnoBoy said:
Wow.! The build quality on this thing is AMAZING. I've dropped it so many times (clumsy me), and I just now dropped my phone one foot off a hard surface (which is quite a height, for me), and not a little scratch dared to show up on my phone.
How amazing has the phone's build quality been for you guys.?
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Build quality is poor I dropped it once now a cracked screen no way to get a new one yet
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salvasaur said:
Why don't you buy an iPhone and drop that, see what happens. I don't think there is any other phone out there with the same build quality as this one.
Dropped my phone down a couple of solid wooden steps. My plastic back popped off, but there isn't a scratch on this thing.
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I aggree! I love this device more and more!!! Way better than the one x!
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pbedard said:
Build quality is poor I dropped it once now a cracked screen no way to get a new one yet
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Sentence quality is poor.
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pbedard said:
Build quality is poor I dropped it once now a cracked screen no way to get a new one yet
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Working in the wireless industry that is one of my favorite things people say to give me a good laugh and have me shake my head. So please tell me exactly how many drops are supposed to be required for a cracked screen?
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Working in the wireless industry that is one of my favorite things people say to give me a good laugh and have me shake my head. So please tell me exactly how many drops are supposed to be required for a cracked screen?
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I would assume at least one. If a screen cracks while a phone is being held, then I'll be mortified/impressed.
Overall, I'm pleased with the build quality of this phone. I thought the 3D moved forward in some aspects and backward in others, but I feel this phone simply moves forward. I chuckle when people say the back of the phone looks ugly. Are you spending a lot of time looking at the back of your phone?
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Build quality is poor I dropped it once now a cracked screen no way to get a new one yet
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Lol...ooh, you.
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Why don't you buy an iPhone and drop that, see what happens. I don't think there is any other phone out there with the same build quality as this one.
Dropped my phone down a couple of solid wooden steps. My plastic back popped off, but there isn't a scratch on this thing.
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Have you read the thread where owners of the phone said it is bending when it is their pocket? Any phone can break when you drop it, that isn't the issue here. The problem is it bends. Please show me any other phone that has this problem, better yet, show me how to stop it from happening. Is there a case out there that is designed to prevent a phone from bending?
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Have you read the thread where owners of the phone said it is bending when it is their pocket? Any phone can break when you drop it, that isn't the issue here. The problem is it bends. Please show me any other phone that has this problem, better yet, show me how to stop it from happening. Is there a case out there that is designed to prevent a phone from bending?
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yes... basically ANY HARD CASE lolz it bends cuz ppl put the evo in their back pockets and act like it's not a really thin fone in the back pocket lol
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yes... basically ANY HARD CASE lolz it bends can ppl put it in their back pockets and act like it's not a really thin fone in the back pocket lol
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say what?
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lol

Salaxy S3 Screen click/popping sound

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but I got my SGS3 a couple of days ago (so far I like the phone a lot, coming from an iPhone4) and I noticed today that when I tap the upper side of the screen I hear a little buzzing/clicking or popping sound. It feels like there is something loose inside that moves, and it only happens on the upper side of the screen. When I tap the bottom or mid section this sound is not apparent.
I can also feel/hear the sound when I shake the phone.
Is this normal for this phone or should I go back to the att re-seller and complain?
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That's definitely not normal. I'd take it in and have them replace it.
I've never heard of a Salaxy S3 with this, better get it replaced
this is really interesting - I actually went back to the store and played with a couple of the GS3 they had. Both were doing exactly what I experience on mine. I guess this is something normal for GS3's...
I guess I am waaay too picky andd will have to learn to live with this
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this is really interesting - I actually went back to the store and played with a couple of the GS3 they had. Both were doing exactly what I experience on mine. I guess this is something normal for GS3's...
I guess I am waaay too picky andd will have to learn to live with this
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Ohhh I hear what your talking about.. but you have to hit it pretty hard..... and it is not very loud.
Yeahhh, unfortunately for me that is how I tap my screen all the time and it drives me insane. It is more like a buzzing sound than anything else. It almost looks like something is loose inside the phone in the upper area of the screen.
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Yeahhh, unfortunately for me that is how I tap my screen all the time and it drives me insane. It is more like a buzzing sound than anything else. It almost looks like something is loose inside the phone in the upper area of the screen.
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Don't smash your fingers against your phone haha it is a phone not a punching bag.
My phone has the same issue as well. When you tap top of the screen, sounds like the screen is loose.
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Ha ha never would have noticed it if you didn't say anything. Probably a sensor.
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Yeahhh, unfortunately for me that is how I tap my screen all the time and it drives me insane. It is more like a buzzing sound than anything else. It almost looks like something is loose inside the phone in the upper area of the screen.
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My OCD thanks you for pointing this out HAMMER THUMBS!!! Now this will drive me nuts.. LOL
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I had that and also the right side of my home button was caved in.
I took it back and they gave me another one that is perfect.
Its not the camera lens, right? Anyway....there are lots if stress test video on YouTube for this phone. Stop doing it yourself...
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My OCD thanks you for pointing this out HAMMER THUMBS!!! Now this will drive me nuts.. LOL
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Sounds like a bad time..
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My phone has the same issue as well. When you tap top of the screen, sounds like the screen is loose.
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Im glad I am not imagining things
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My OCD thanks you for pointing this out HAMMER THUMBS!!! Now this will drive me nuts.. LOL
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You know - now I notice this even when I leave my phone on the table.
It DRIVES ME insane,...
Come on SAMSUNG -- you just cant have these weird loose, buzzing noises from your "flagship device"!!!
The glossy cheap looking back I fixed with a nice cover, but this....I cant fix
I'm tapping on all sides of my upper screen and can't seem to reproduce this problem.
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Hmm will deff. try this when I get mine but I don't really press on my phones screen. Just a simple tap, tap, tap-a-roo will do.
I'm seeing the same thing on my Verizon GSIII. I took off the battery door and can reproduce it by pressing on the plastic frame near the volume control. It is clearly the plastic case making the creaking sounds. So annoying.
I was considering exchanging the phone because of this, however now it sounds like it is more widespread. Should I just live with it? Does anyone Galaxy Nexus's do this?
Jeff
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I'm seeing the same thing on my Verizon GSIII. I took off the battery door and can reproduce it by pressing on the plastic frame near the volume control. It is clearly the plastic case making the creaking sounds. So annoying.
I was considering exchanging the phone because of this, however now it sounds like it is more widespread. Should I just live with it? Does anyone Galaxy Nexus's do this?
Jeff
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I'd go in and get a replacement. Mine doesn't do this at all. Verizon has already screwed us all enough. The least they can do is replace your defective device.
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ratimux said:
Sorry if this has been discussed already, but I got my SGS3 a couple of days ago (so far I like the phone a lot, coming from an iPhone4) and I noticed today that when I tap the upper side of the screen I hear a little buzzing/clicking or popping sound. It feels like there is something loose inside that moves, and it only happens on the upper side of the screen. When I tap the bottom or mid section this sound is not apparent.
I can also feel/hear the sound when I shake the phone.
Is this normal for this phone or should I go back to the att re-seller and complain?
Thank you
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I noticed the exact same problem with my device. It's the side buttons.
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