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Coincidences? Switching from a Beta Froyo DI18 to DK28 all of a sudden my speaker is making a crackling sound. It sounds like it is blown, or the connection is bad. I am guessing it is just a coincidences that it happened at the same time I did the update, since I am not seeing other post with the same issue. It is weird because I was not playing music, using the speaker phone or anything else through the speaker at all yesterday.
Hopefully I can take it to a Sprint Store and they can swap the speaker out. I really don't want a new phone as this one has ghost armor and it is on perfectly!
CrozB
I too have upgraded and started having speaker problems. Mine now sounds exactly as you have described it. The speaker was never great before when compared to other headsets but now it is really bad. So, did the speaker just happen to break at the same time that I changed firmware or did DK28 do something to it?
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Coincidences? Switching from a Beta Froyo DI18 to DK28 all of a sudden my speaker is making a crackling sound. It sounds like it is blown, or the connection is bad. I am guessing it is just a coincidences that it happened at the same time I did the update, since I am not seeing other post with the same issue. It is weird because I was not playing music, using the speaker phone or anything else through the speaker at all yesterday.
Hopefully I can take it to a Sprint Store and they can swap the speaker out. I really don't want a new phone as this one has ghost armor and it is on perfectly!
CrozB
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I'm with ya! It seems that it might be software related to DK28? I notice when listening to music and some multi tasking maybe taxes the processor a bit and then I get the crackling....
Hmmmmm
I have to say
On 2.1, my speaker was great.
Now on 2.2, it siyndd like rice crispies.
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I had the same issue, and my speaker shut down completely. Took it into best buy since I had the service plan, and when I got it back, they said they had only "changed settings", but it's working again...
Also, I unrooted back to stock before giving the phone over to best buy, but it still wasn't working until I got it back from geek squad.
Downside; now my keyboard doesn't light up, and doesn't interact with orientation, but allows input via typing.
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No static or crackly problem with Eclair or when I flashed to DK28. Did you try a factory reset after flashing to DK28? It cleared up a few odd problems I encountered. YMMV
I'm on DK28 and loving my speakers. Runs as should.
Took it to the Sprint store and after replacing my speaker it is fine. Sprint said nothing about the leaked Froyo or custom rom on the phone.
On a side note, they also replaced my screen. I have no idea why they did that as the speaker is clearly not connected to the screen. I am really pissed about it too because I lost my ghost armor off the top half of my phone and had to pay Best Buy another $25.00 to have a new kit reapplied.
Oh well at least my speaker is working again.
CrozB
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I had the same problem with mine. They ended up replacing the phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9656954
since the epic's come out we've had about 5 people come in w/blown speakers. depending on the store you go and the level of experience the tech working on your phone has will determine if they just replace the whole phone or speaker, but repair centers should have speakers in stock to replace if their doin their job right.
Happened to me also. I got a whole new phone as well.
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my evo is a lil over a month old and the speaker is blown...the loud speaker in the back of the phone...when i have the volume up it sounds terrible...like a blown house/car speaker...is it hard to change? or should i unroot the phone and take it to sprint?
Yeah that's what I would do. When I had my front earpiece blown I took it to the sprint store and they replaced it while I waited. I would bring a book, because it took over an hour.
so i do have to have it unrooted to get it fixed?
92bubble said:
my evo is a lil over a month old and the speaker is blown...the loud speaker in the back of the phone...when i have the volume up it sounds terrible...like a blown house/car speaker...is it hard to change? or should i unroot the phone and take it to sprint?
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Its not hard to change but the rear speakers seem to be of cheap quality. If you reallly want a good sound output try looking up the x mini 2 portable speaker. As for the rear speaker all you need is a t5 torx driver bit to open the screws on the back.
In my store we don't even look into whether it's rooted or not unless it's a software issue. I wouldn't worry about unrooting it. And as far as repair time, it takes me about 5 minutes to do it...so I don't know why it would take someone an hour. you just unscrew the back housing, pull the old one out, pop the new one in, screw it back together, and you're on your way.
I'd still unroot it just in case they look, couldn't hurt and it would suck if they flagged your account because of it.
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Mine is blown as well, it's really annoying with HTC. My hero, about 2-3 months and the speaker blew out.. I used pandora on it over that speaker a lot tho so once I bought my EVO I decided not to play music or anything on the speaker at all... just the ringtones and things like that... and it still effin blew in about 2 months and has been since.
I'm not really wanting to unroot and go through all the hassle but I would really like it fixed =\
**edit** After a quick google search, replacing the speaker looks really easy.. I might just give it a go myself. Where is a good place to get a few tools like the t5 driver? And do you guys know a good place to get a replacement speaker?
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Mine is blown as well, it's really annoying with HTC. My hero, about 2-3 months and the speaker blew out.. I used pandora on it over that speaker a lot tho so once I bought my EVO I decided not to play music or anything on the speaker at all... just the ringtones and things like that... and it still effin blew in about 2 months and has been since.
I'm not really wanting to unroot and go through all the hassle but I would really like it fixed =\
**edit** After a quick google search, replacing the speaker looks really easy.. I might just give it a go myself. Where is a good place to get a few tools like the t5 driver? And do you guys know a good place to get a replacement speaker?
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You can get the screwdriver at Sears and probably a Lowes/home depot
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Lowes has a kobalt precison screwdriver set by the screwdrivers on the wall for about $7. Set comes with t4,t5,t6,t7,t8,t9,10 and t15. You can get the speaker off ebay. Same speaker thats in most htc devices. 5 minutes to install very easy if you dont want to unroot and dont have the repair plan.
You can get a replacement speaker form this guy for about $12.00. Or you can order a 5 pack of them for about $50.00 from globaldirect.com.
I'm not calling u a lier but he does have a point... I had a moment b4 and I took it to sprint to get an update and when I got there it took two hrs... and they bricked it on top of that and had to replace it.
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In my store we don't even look into whether it's rooted or not unless it's a software issue. I wouldn't worry about unrooting it. And as far as repair time, it takes me about 5 minutes to do it...so I don't know why it would take someone an hour. you just unscrew the back housing, pull the old one out, pop the new one in, screw it back together, and you're on your way.
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How can you tell if your ear piece speaker is blown?
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wfrandy said:
You can get a replacement speaker form this guy for about $12.00. Or you can order a 5 pack of them for about $50.00 from globaldirect.com.
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Thank you! Just trying to be safe here as I don't use paypal over a dispute. I feel funny giving out my card info, so this site is legit right? You have experience with it?
ok this is getting wierd now.... im thinking maybe its the power amp app that im using...if i get a phone call the ringtone is very loud and its clear....it doesnt sound blown....but soon as i go to the media players i cant turn it all the way up because itll be fizzy like its blown...
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ok this is getting wierd now.... im thinking maybe its the power amp app that im using...if i get a phone call the ringtone is very loud and its clear....it doesnt sound blown....but soon as i go to the media players i cant turn it all the way up because itll be fizzy like its blown...
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PowerAMP has audio controls that could cause clipping of the sound (the distortion you hear). I'd try adjusting the EQ settings.
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Thank you! Just trying to be safe here as I don't use paypal over a dispute. I feel funny giving out my card info, so this site is legit right? You have experience with it?
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I haven't used this guy yet, but as my speaker is getting worse by the day I will shortly. I did a bunch of research on the net though, and a quite a few folks have ordered from him with good results. He orders the speakers from global direct (they have a 5 speaker minimum order), then he marks them up a little and resells them one at a time.
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I haven't used this guy yet, but as my speaker is getting worse by the day I will shortly. I did a bunch of research on the net though, and a quite a few folks have ordered from him with good results. He orders the speakers from global direct (they have a 5 speaker minimum order), then he marks them up a little and resells them one at a time.
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**edit** Nevermind, I see what you were saying. I just ordered one from him.. didn't like using paypal because I have a payment dispute currently not settled with them. They better not try to jack my credit card info, even tho I used the "don't have an account" option..
I'm having the same problem with both the rear speaker and the main speaker. I called Sprint and told me I would have to take it in. The closest repair facility is about 30 minutes away and with my current work schedule I wouldn't be able to get over there for a while. Called back and got a very knowledgeable tech who is having a replacement unit sent out.
Hope this doesn't happen again. I rarely have my phone at full volume, never play music over the rear speaker.
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Mine is blown as well, it's really annoying with HTC. My hero, about 2-3 months and the speaker blew out.. I used pandora on it over that speaker a lot tho so once I bought my EVO I decided not to play music or anything on the speaker at all... just the ringtones and things like that... and it still effin blew in about 2 months and has been since.
I'm not really wanting to unroot and go through all the hassle but I would really like it fixed =\
**edit** After a quick google search, replacing the speaker looks really easy.. I might just give it a go myself. Where is a good place to get a few tools like the t5 driver? And do you guys know a good place to get a replacement speaker?
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This happened to my Evo...and I ended up taking the speaker out of my Hero (they're the same)....10 minutes later, I had my Evo rockin
I had my front and back speaker repaired 3 times before I called sprint demanding a replacement.. IM on my second replacement. . From hardware version 3 to a 2 and back to a 3 .. its been two months with the current phone. . Looks like the speaker issue is over.. hopefully if not epic i go
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I was already debating taking my Galaxy S2 back because of the pink/yellow tinge camera issue. Now I've discovered a new issue. The earpiece is continually buzzing during phone calls. This is worse if the volume is turned up to maximum. I've had many phones down the years, but this is the first that I've experienced earpiece buzzing.
Has anyone else experienced this, or is this just a one off bad phone?
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Anyone else experience this?
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Nope, not at all. No yellow tint. Only batterylife which is not Samsung's fault. Guess I'm lucky.
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Thanks for the reply.
I've had many phones down the years, but never experienced earpiece "buzzing" before. It's really annoying! I did a search on the web and it seems to be a very common experience with all makes of mobiles. I suppose you can just get a slight duff one!
I contact the T-Mobile UK Support Twitter page about returning it (it's just under 2 weeks old) and they said I had to send it away to get repaired. That's bull**** surely. I though you had 28 days from new to get a handset swapped????? Isn't that UK law.
I get the impression on the net that sometimes stores lie about this so they don't have to give you a new handset.
Anyone clarify this?
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I'm having the same problem. Went to the service centre, the technician insists that this is normal as long as the speaker is not blown. Sucks lol.
I guess I'll live with it for awhile until I can't take it any longer then I'll have them replace the ear speaker.
Sometimes I get this buzzing noise via Bluetooth headphones only when I'm on a telephone call. But it rare.
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redbullman, did you manage to fix it?
ok I got back my phone (SGS2 international version) from Samsung Service Centre, after a second persuasion they changed the front panel (whole LCD including the front speaker, not sure if the back speaker too, I don't know the structure of the phone).
And now, it's solved!! NO MORE BUZZING when making/receiving calls!
Definitely go ask for an exchange or a change of your panel guys! It's a HARDWARE ISSUE.
Hi guys, im talking u with a post war defy, the phone have broken digitizer, broken ear speaker, broken loud speaker (notifications and calls sounds, but music, youtube, etc no.. afraid the app im using), and broken 3.5mm jack.
Im in the race to fix it completely but im needing some help
which digitizer its better in price/performance?? Ebay stock
Im wanting ear speaker but ive noticed that are 3-4 models same with loud speaker, how can i check which its correct for my device?? Ebay stock
And how can i change jack?? Its something pulled into, so the ear phones dont fill.. thx ppl
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Is there anything NOT broken in your phone? Why do you even consider repairing it? The repair would probably cost as much as buying a new one with warranty.
Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
Is there anything NOT broken in your phone? Why do you even consider repairing it? The repair would probably cost as much as buying a new one with warranty.
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hey, now i'm looking closer and ear speaker and loud speaker isn't broken... just a part of a headphone is broken inner, and the phone detects that "a headphone is plugged" so the calls go for the supuest handfree, and the songs go for the supuest plugged headphones... I don't know how can i get off the part of the headphone, i've tried with a lot of little metals, u know, just pull of making some pressure, but didn't work, any idea?
and the digitizer is just broken, do u know which is better?
I read this somewhere and yesterday my audio jack failed for my Z5 premium. Docomo japan was nice enough to offer me a loan device... it takes up to 2 weeks to fix (hopefully faster as I miss my camera and speed.. my old GS4 feels so slow right now)..
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Mine has also broken a month ago. But I did not send it to the Sony repair service yet. I don't want they screw up my phone just because of the jack
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I read this somewhere and yesterday my audio jack failed for my Z5 premium. Docomo japan was nice enough to offer me a loan device... it takes up to 2 weeks to fix (hopefully faster as I miss my camera and speed.. my old GS4 feels so slow right now)..
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Did yours connect and disconnect randomly when plugging in your earphones? Mine did the same if so. Docomo repaired free of charge. The hardware has been disappointing sometimes with this phone. Developing a love/hate relationship with it.
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Did yours connect and disconnect randomly when plugging in your earphones? Mine did the same if so. Docomo repaired free of charge. The hardware has been disappointing sometimes with this phone. Developing a love/hate relationship with it.
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I love the camera... as my last phone was lumia 1020 this is a good replacement... the audio jack is not working at all when I plug in the earphone jack the audio is playing from the device speaker... I am missing it as it's Sakura season and my phone is under repair... there was a sheep running around on my screen after Docomo service staff did a factory reset on my device... I also hope the stamina battery app will reinstate as after the MM 6.0 update stamina app just vanished...
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francisamarsingh said:
I love the camera... as my last phone was lumia 1020 this is a good replacement... the audio jack is not working at all when I plug in the earphone jack the audio is playing from the device speaker... I am missing it as it's Sakura season and my phone is under repair... there was a sheep running around on my screen after Docomo service staff did a factory reset on my device... I also hope the stamina battery app will reinstate as after the MM 6.0 update stamina app just vanished...
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Yeah, I like the camera, just wish I could focus on close up images easily without having to use the zoom.
Sounds a little different to the problem I had. But there does seem to be a weakness with the headphone jack.
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Robobob1221 said:
Did yours connect and disconnect randomly when plugging in your earphones? Mine did the same if so. Docomo repaired free of charge. The hardware has been disappointing sometimes with this phone. Developing a love/hate relationship with it.
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Yes mine did the same thing, before just stopping completely. Any steps anyone has done to potentially fix it?
Ataku said:
Yes mine did the same thing, before just stopping completely. Any steps anyone has done to potentially fix it?
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I suspect the audio jack is not as secured as it should be... mine was moving... and yes the closeup focus is screwed up... some of my Sakura pic looks great but when zoom in all the center flowers are out of focus... I did not have this issue with my lumia 1020...
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Robobob1221 said:
Did yours connect and disconnect randomly when plugging in your earphones? Mine did the same if so. Docomo repaired free of charge. The hardware has been disappointing sometimes with this phone. Developing a love/hate relationship with it.
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I got also the same problem, they fix it for free under warranty but want to reset my phone if i send to them.. :I
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I got also the same problem, they fix it for free under warranty but want to reset my phone if i send to them.. :I
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Yeah, had to do that in the shop. Wasn't that bad really, all my important stuff was backed up to google. And other stuff was on my sd card. Only really annoying thing was that the f/w was downgraded back to 5.1 when I got it back so had to upgrade it again.
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Im still on 5.1 so that is not a point haha
Mine headphone jack stopped working as well & not keen on phone being wiped and have to set everything up from scratch. Helium is a great app to backup your apps & data though as an alternative to Titanium Backup that requires root.
Searching google shows that the headphone jack failing is a common problem with Sony phones. Seem to be a poor connection/soldering as stopped working whilst I was walking and phone was in my pocket.
Not a big deal though as I have bluetooth headphones I can use for now.Will send it off for repair shortly.
It's not a good thing to be happening to your 'Premium' phone brand though. I thought I was getting the best. However....
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I broke my headphone jack, now it's moving and it connects and disconnects.
I opened the phone and it moved out from its place despite the plastic piece that holds it.
The flat is now damaged (reconnected, doesn't work) and the jack itself doesn't stay in place, looks like it's locked only by the sticker.
I ordered one new on Ebay, waiting for the repair job.
There is defintly a problem with the headphone jack on this phone, mine like others have reported "moved" slightly... I bought a new jack off eBay and replaced it myself after sony told me that they won't fix an international phone (in Canada).
Mine has failed as well. Sound is intermittent. It's under warranty from the carrier I bought it from so they have it in their repair shop. Very annoying, but at least I was able to get a loaner phone in the meantime.
I put the new jack socket in the phone but it's still moving and disconnecting.
Looks like the spoiled part is in the frame, but swapping the entire phone on a new frame is a nightmare...
I'm very disappointed because I'm a heavy FM radio user and I can't use bluetooth headphones.
I'm thinking about selling it with a discount and buy a new one (I don't like new Xperia XZ and it doesn't have FM radio and microSD slot on Dual version))
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So it looks like it's possible to repair this ourself either form hardware or software ?
In the meantime, I'm using SoudnAbout to do a manual switch and it's working fine. It's now just not automatic.
Hi,
I have the same problem here. The jack has stopped working for no reason. I think it's a Hardware Problem rather than a Software problem. I performed a Software repair via Pc Companion with no results. The only solution that i found is using SoundAbout application too. I think that the problem is that the phone can't DETECT headphones, earphones, etc. The jack is working, but there is no detection.
I really do not want to send my Z5P to be opened for a jack issue ....
Leonidas92i said:
Hi,
I have the same problem here. The jack has stopped working for no reason. I think it's a Hardware Problem rather than a Software problem. I performed a Software repair via Pc Companion with no results. The only solution that i found is using SoundAbout application too. I think that the problem is that the phone can't DETECT headphones, earphones, etc. The jack is working, but there is no detection.
I really do not want to send my Z5P to be opened for a jack issue ....
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idem but work perfectly with my sony mdr-nc31e helmet
Mine failed as well, but it seems only the detection part of the hardware failed, I installed an app called "Soundabout" from Play store and forced media through the headphone socket and it works fine. This workaround should work for some.