I use my phone as mp3 player for traveling and yesterday my speaker has a lot of static headphone Jack also plays music same way.
Nothing has changed but the nightly. Cm7
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Headphone jack shouldn't be affected if the external speaker is blown.
Did you by chance change any settings in the DSP Manager?
Nothing with dsp complete wipe then reflash problems still there
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Are you saying it sounds blown in the main speaker as well as in the headphones? If so then I would try to narrow it down.
Try a different set of headphones to see if they sound blown. Try flashing a Sense rom and see what it sounds like.
I had to replace my speaker in my EVO because it was blown... so it is very likely. It is an incredibly easy process so I wouldn't sweat it too much. Just order one and throw it in there~
It sounds same I play through all my car maybe new speaker will solve issue with headphone Jack
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It sounds same I play through all my car maybe new speaker will solve issue with headphone Jack
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I don't think it's your speaker if it sounds the same in your headphones/car.
When my speaker was blown, everything sounded fine in my headphones.
Where did you get the speaker from? I think mine is also blown.
via EVO.
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Where did you get the speaker from? I think mine is also blown.
via EVO.
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I replaced mine. It voids warranty to replace it, I had to use the foam off of my old one - if you do it carefully pry the clear plastic from the speaker with a fingernail and transplant. I found the foam being to thin caused the speaker to make bad connection with the board.
The new speaker fixed my phone BUT the sound was normal through headphones always.
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First off this could break your speaker, do this at your own risk.
I have tested this on 2 EVO's with completely "blown" speakers, they both now sound absolutely perfect. From what i can tell, it's a lot of built up metal shavings, they weigh the speaker cone down and prevent it from making the true desired frequency.
You will need a earth magnet, or a really strong regular one will do i guess,(I used a earth mag tho)
First issue: you have to take the phone apart, from there, remove speaker,
(has been covered on youtube so go a lookin)
Now.. take the speaker, sweet diagram huh?(its late) and drop it, foam side down, from about 3 or 4 inches onto the magnet. Repeat. You will see the shavings coming off the speaker and sticking to the earth magnet.
Do it for a few minutes or until the metal shavings are all gone.
Re-assemble, click your favorite player and enjoy!!
I will try to get a tutorial on youtube soon..
u might wanna add a disclaimer as some waterhead is gonna do this and toast their evo!
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HTCRALEIGHFAN said:
u might wanna add a disclaimer as some waterhead is gonna do this and toast their evo!
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HA ha
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HTCRALEIGHFAN said:
u might wanna add a disclaimer as some waterhead is gonna do this and toast their evo!
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Done..Thanks and sorry.
Why not since you have it apart and risk damaging the speaker by screwing up the polarity of the speakers magnet just drop in a brand new speaker. They can be picked up for a few bucks.
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Why not since you have it apart and risk damaging the speaker by screwing up the polarity of the speakers magnet just drop in a brand new speaker. They can be picked up for a few bucks.
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Im on my third speaker in a year,and who want's to wait two weeks for the speaker to get from china? Did another friend's this am, zero problems. I can see where you would think this may cause a problem, but it doesn't, Sound is restored to perfect.
Just trying to pass on what has worked 3 times for me. I would prefer fixing rather than replacing, i assume others would too.
I see this all the time at my store, especially those who work outside and around machinery.
Had one guy blow 3 in two weeks before we finally sat him down and explained in detail exactly why it was doing it before he finally wised up.
just take it to sprint they will replace it for free and do it right there
Assuming you have not disassembled it and broke the seal, and you have a warranty, and you live near a store that does service work. But besides that, yeah spot on.
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Assuming you have not disassembled it and broke the seal, and you have a warranty, and you live near a store that does service work. But besides that, yeah spot on.
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I work on Evos with broken screw seals. For the average customer, it means they've had it worked on before and the sticker wasn't replaced.
Thanks so much. after having the evo over a year and putting it on my work bench. I never thought about the metal shavings from screws getting in. Works as new
i'll give this a try soon.
This is a cool post but I really do see in the near future some idiots ruining their phones trying to open it up and pulling the speaker out
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I work on Evos with broken screw seals. For the average customer, it means they've had it worked on before and the sticker wasn't replaced.
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Yeah the clowns at the one service shop where I live tell you to beat it if the seal is broken.
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Hope not. But I don't doubt it.
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Does this work for the earpiece speaker? My earpiece speaker just started buzzing and I can't understand what anyone with a deeper voice is saying at all.
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Does this work for the earpiece speaker? My earpiece speaker just started buzzing and I can't understand what anyone with a deeper voice is saying at all.
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I don't see why it wouldn't, obviously the idea is that the earth magnet is WAY stronger than the speakers magnet allowing it to pull away the shavings, give it a shot and report back!
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Why not since you have it apart and risk damaging the speaker by screwing up the polarity of the speakers magnet just drop in a brand new speaker. They can be picked up for a few bucks.
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Just wanted to point out that unless the speaker is part of a matched pair, reversing the polarity of the magnet will not affect the sound...
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Just wanted to point out that unless the speaker is part of a matched pair, reversing the polarity of the magnet will not affect the sound...
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Well it will change the entire dynamics of the intended design... therefore changing frequency, depth, and volume. Speakers are designed to push... not pull. If they pull, it will more or less push the sound into whatever it's housing is.
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Well it will change the entire dynamics of the intended design... therefore changing frequency, depth, and volume. Speakers are designed to push... not pull. If they pull, it will more or less push the sound into whatever it's housing is.
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NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, suddenly the 3.5mm jack on my vibrant stopped working for 1 side. I know there is a replacable part but, I dont know if its just the jack or the motherboard itself...
Does anyone have repaired his vibrant replacing the jack? the jack and antena flex is not expensive but i want to be sure if that the root of the problem...
If there is problem with motherboard most likely it would be software related as long as there is no water damage.
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If there is problem with motherboard most likely it would be software related as long as there is no water damage.
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Gonna reinstall stock rom and see if it was the rom, or something different
Uhh this happened to me too
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Hate to be that guy, but did you try those headphones elsewhere? Try another set as well?
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Hate to be that guy, but did you try those headphones elsewhere? Try another set as well?
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Yeah, it was the first thing I tried, the headphones work on other things, and others headphones dont work on the phone...
Already reversed to stock rom and its the same
Well I guess better start ordering that flex... if that doesnt work either... time to change phone I guess...
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Hi, suddenly the 3.5mm jack on my vibrant stopped working for 1 side. I know there is a replacable part but, I dont know if its just the jack or the motherboard itself...
Does anyone have repaired his vibrant replacing the jack? the jack and antena flex is not expensive but i want to be sure if that the root of the problem...
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Just a suggestion, but you could check and see if there is anything stuck to the contacts within the jack on the phone. Something could be keeping it from making contact.
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Just a suggestion, but you could check and see if there is anything stuck to the contacts within the jack on the phone. Something could be keeping it from making contact.
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I did, but nope, its clean there and also have a otterbox case which covers the hole when not in use, so It couldn't get dirty like that... Tried cleaning the pins with a qtip and isopropyl alcohol but not a single change... not even a noise when rotating the plug or something that make me think its dirty...
I hope that the flex is the problem and not something on the motherboard
The part that you need is only US $8.58 on eBay Item number: 250896342047
I doubt its tthe motherboard (tho it could be)... good lluck
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Thanks, I already ordered so, just gonna wait to get it and let you guys know if it fixed it or not
Kinda hard to rely in Bluetooth audio now... audio quality sucks :/
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I received the replacement jack about a week ago, but just had time to replace it.
It does the same It's the ****in' motherboard >_<
Well, it worth the try for 9 dollars, but just feel disappointed it doesn't work
I though maybe you guys wanted to know and thanks for the help though
That is lame. Hopefully you can still warranty it.
I've had my nexus for about a month now.
The speakers were fine until today, the just started a cracking sound on certain sounds.
It's really annoying and it only happens when the volume is higher then 50%.
With headphones the sound is just normal.
Is there something I can do about it? I'm not really a fan of sending my nexus back to Asus.
I had my left speaker crackling from day one. I opened the back cover and took off the net that covered the speaker. That solved my problem. You may also try that.
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Took the backcover of and discovered it was my right speaker, removing the net had no effect.
Are the speakers sold apart? And are they hard to replace?
Go back to stock using Wug's toolkit. My sound was broken and not playing, I thought it was a hardware problem but I flashed back to stock. I did that and It worked. It wouldn't hurt to try it. Make sure you backup your apps using "My Backup" or "Titanium backup (root)"
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Took the backcover of and discovered it was my right speaker, removing the net had no effect.
Are the speakers sold apart? And are they hard to replace?
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They are ridiculously easy to replace. There's an ifixit guide. Haven't seen anyone selling any though.
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Took the backcover of and discovered it was my right speaker, removing the net had no effect.
Are the speakers sold apart? And are they hard to replace?
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I had the same problem and researched it. I even unrooted and went back to stock thinking it may have been a software problem. But to no avail. It turns out to have been a blown speaker. I couldn't locate a replacement for it. Luckily I purchased it a Staples and was able to exchange it.
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Took the backcover of and discovered it was my right speaker, removing the net had no effect.
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Same here right speaker. I figured out that mine has a tendency to "pop" out or something and if I just push it back in I hear a click and no more crackling.
I finally worked out a solution using tape under the mesh to keep the speaker from popping out like this again and no more crackling so far.
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Go back to stock using Wug's toolkit. My sound was broken and not playing, I thought it was a hardware problem but I flashed back to stock. I did that and It worked. It wouldn't hurt to try it. Make sure you backup your apps using "My Backup" or "Titanium backup (root)"
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My nexus is still 100% stock, I didn't even root it.
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Same here right speaker. I figured out that mine has a tendency to "pop" out or something and if I just push it back in I hear a click and no more crackling.
I finally worked out a solution using tape under the mesh to keep the speaker from popping out like this again and no more crackling so far.
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Tried that, no effect.
I guess the only thing I can do is to sent it back to Asus.
Very poor, cause it has a perfect screen without any flaws.
I used the use the app – Volume+ which kicked out awful crackle/hiss.
Deleted now, no problem.
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My Nexus was crackling and the headphone volume was really low and distant while running AOKP on it. Back to stock now and unrooted and sound is great.
Maybe a problem with the binaries? I'm gonna reroot tonight and do some testing with sound.
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I used the use the app – Volume+ which kicked out awful crackle/hiss.
Deleted now, no problem.
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volume+ is known that it don't works on jellybean anymore...here what the dev sad in volume+'s market page
---->PLEASE DON'T RATE BADLY BECAUSE OF JELLY BEAN INCOMPATIBILITY! THIS IS GOOGLE'S DOING, NOT MINE, I'M TRYING MY BEST TO GET IT WORKING BUT HAVE HAD NO LUCK SO FAR. PLEASE TRY AND BE A BIT MORE PATIENT.<-------
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Tried that, no effect.
I guess the only thing I can do is to sent it back to Asus.
Very poor, cause it has a perfect screen without any flaws.
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Well if it really is perfect otherwise it might be worth it to just tape something over the broken speaker to muffle it or disconnect that speaker it until someone starts selling the speaker assembly.
Temporarily having mono sound won't be the worst thing in the world. Do you really need stereo audio? Especially when the two speakers are right next to each other on the same side lol?
That's personally what I would do in your shoes. Someone will eventually start selling N7 parts on ebay or wherever. Heh I may have to if my speaker blows out again and I can't just "pop" it back in like last time.
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Well if it really is perfect otherwise it might be worth it to just tape something over the broken speaker to muffle it or disconnect that speaker it until someone starts selling the speaker assembly.
Temporarily having mono sound won't be the worst thing in the world. Do you really need stereo audio? Especially when the two speakers are right next to each other on the same side lol?
That's personally what I would do in your shoes. Someone will eventually start selling N7 parts on ebay or wherever. Heh I may have to if my speaker blows out again and I can't just "pop" it back in like last time.
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I can wait it out, but I can also sent it back tot Asus while it's still under warrenty.
Sending my nexus back looks like a safer choice.
Thanks for all the info!
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They are ridiculously easy to replace. There's an ifixit guide. Haven't seen anyone selling any though.
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my speakers blew out the other day. not sure if its one or both but its unbearable to listen to. i saw the guide on ifixit. seemed easy enough so next i did a quick search and found a place they sell them. its called powerbookmedic they go outta stock real quick when they get them in so sign up for there auto email restock notification thing and as soon as they send u a email run to a comp with ur debit card. i got mine coming in a day. i plan on putting these new ones in and then getting some external speakers to use just to save from having to do this again.
Hi
I have a nexus 4 that fall down in the swimming pool...
So I take appart and get the motherboard, then I put it on isopropyl alcohol and clean it very well
I reassembled it and... everything works but the main speaker!!!
I though that buzzer maybe damage and get a replacement, I change it but nothing happens, the same, speaker not working...
So any idea??
Thanks in advance =)!
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Hi
I have a nexus 4 that fall down in the swimming pool...
So I take appart and get the motherboard, then I put it on isopropyl alcohol and clean it very well
I reassembled it and... everything works but the main speaker!!!
I though that buzzer maybe damage and get a replacement, I change it but nothing happens, the same, speaker not working...
So any idea??
Thanks in advance =)!
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The speaker phone or the loudspeaker?
The ribbon cable connectors are maybe damaged.
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is loudspeaker, I have already change the ribbon cable and everything related with it is working but no the loud speaker :S!
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is loudspeaker, I have already change the ribbon cable and everything related with it is working but no the loud speaker :S!
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The part of the board where the loudspeaker is connected or attached is probably damaged.
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From my experience, speakers usually don't work when they are still wet. Let it dry out more and it should work.
I have already dried it but nothing happens =(
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I have already dried it but nothing happens =(
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Maybe the Nexus 4 built in power supply (the one that allows charging) has a malfunction causing it to not work with certain components due to a power issue because of the water also causing the power supply to split the power to the most important hardware.
Can you check if NFC works in any way?
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I am in the same boat. My Nexus 4, accidently dropped in the pool and was there for around 20 minutes. Opened it and cleaned the MOBO with alcohol. Was able to restore all the functionality except the loud speaker. I can hear songs using headphones, but not through the speaker. I hope through this thread, we can find solutions.
p.s. I checked the speaker of NEXUS 4 by connecting it to my computer and it is working just fine, so it seems that it is not getting any signals from the MOBO.
fell in the rub ... didn't even switch off ... seems to be working fine except for the phone speaker ... the speaker on the back sounds a bit funny but seems to work ... I have it in rice now hope it will work tomorrow
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I am in the same boat. My Nexus 4, accidently dropped in the pool and was there for around 20 minutes. Opened it and cleaned the MOBO with alcohol. Was able to restore all the functionality except the loud speaker. I can hear songs using headphones, but not through the speaker. I hope through this thread, we can find solutions.
p.s. I checked the speaker of NEXUS 4 by connecting it to my computer and it is working just fine, so it seems that it is not getting any signals from the MOBO.
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My problem is slightly different. Instead of dropping in the pool, it actually dropped on to a concrete floor. So, not sure if the speaker is damaged or something else. I took the phone apart, and cannot find any lose connection. Just wonder how do you connect your nexus 4 speaker to your computer? I would like to find out if my speaker is still working
Thanks,
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I am in the same boat. My Nexus 4, accidently dropped in the pool and was there for around 20 minutes. Opened it and cleaned the MOBO with alcohol. Was able to restore all the functionality except the loud speaker. I can hear songs using headphones, but not through the speaker. I hope through this thread, we can find solutions.
p.s. I checked the speaker of NEXUS 4 by connecting it to my computer and it is working just fine, so it seems that it is not getting any signals from the MOBO.
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Were you able to fix the loud speaker problem? I dropped my phone into the ocean water for 1 second. Everything works now except for the loud speaker. I've replace the loud speaker and also replaced the daugtherboard. Still loud speaker does not work.
hello guys,
THE PROBLEM I AM FACING IS WHEN I CONNECT MY PHONE THROUGH AUX CABLE IN MY CAR THE SOUND IS VERY POOR (DISTORTED/CRACKING).
THINGS ALREADY TRIED-
1. USED DIFFERENT AUX CABLES.
2. STEREO OF CAR IS TOTALLY FINE AND PLAYING SOUND FROM OTHER FONES FLAWLESSLY.
3. NEVER HAD SUCH PROBLEM WITH HEADPHONES.
4. CLEANED AUDIO JACK SEVERAL TIMES.
INTERESTING THING IS THAT I HAVE A GALAXY S3 ALSO AND THE SAME PROBLEM IS WITH THAT BRAND NEW SET.
I HOPE YOU WILL REVERT BACK WITH THE MOST APPROPRIATE SOLUTION.
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ohhh really...thanks for your kind advice and such a great help...DB..
Same thing happens to my phone now, only when I plug the earphones in a certain way it works, but the lightest movement screws up everything. It's very annoying.
I've done a bunch of cleaning, even went to a tech guy who finally stated me the obvious: It's broken.
I've been using bluetooth earphones so I forgot about it. I think your best choice is to buy an "earphone plug flex", the one of the GN2 and get it replaced.
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Thanx Ronaldx,
ya man i have been also told to get the jack replaced but i am amazed that this problem is from the very first day in the phone but i never bothered coz i use headphones most of the time.
Well right now i think i just have to get it replaced, no other choice. This is really annoying on part of samsung, thinking to change the brand.
I might have a fix! I experienced this crackling noise with the headphone jack too. Then found a thread where people were knocking their phones against their knees - and apparently solving the problem.
For me it was just as good to remove the battery cover and applying a bit of pressure front to back over the headphone connector.
I have to repeat this every couple of months but that is it. You can do it while the unit is on and the music is playing, to hear the effect. Hope this helps you too.
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