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SHOCKING - Swapped STEREO channels in Video recording

I noticed this yesterday while recording few videos using the stock camera app. I have been testing using stock camera app on both the 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 based RELEASED ROMs and all seems to be affected.
I request members to check on their mobile by recording a quick video to see if anyone of us are NOT affected with this silly but IMPORTANT bug by Samsung. Suggests the level of testing they do before releasing these ROMs.
Also, when recording inverted with Samsung logo (earpiece) towards the right seems to fix this issue (as there is no change in channel mapping while changing orientation. However, playing back such files pose another serious bug that it only plays back fine on the phone screen and using MHL or a PC makes the video upside down despite the camera app supposedly fixing the orientation during recording.
My MHL connection is always fragile (though it worked fine for a day or so after swapping the mobo after a shocking hard brick). This also seems to be an issue with I9100 as I have tested it on 3 phones and all have the same issue.
To test this STEREO bug, you could record a quick video while snapping around the left and right microphones. They get reversed (swapped) during playback unless you record the video inverted.

It has been around........ since ics leak?
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override182 said:
It has been around........ since ics leak?
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I only noticed this on released version as the leaked one never worked for me as I dint do a wipe before installing them. After a wipe, I could access the stock camera app and notice this issue since the official release. Could well possibly exist since the leaked versions.
Samsung just need to remap the LR channels so we get proper audio on the video as it doesn't make much sense just to get stereo audio unless the directional clues are accurate. Also, they need to dynamically change this mapping for inverted video recording while also figuring why those inverted videos really look inverted on other devices and MHL - HDMI.

I truly dove in to my bunker before i opened this topic. Thank you for the warning.
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I still have a GB Rom installed on my S2, just for the record, that problem does not appear ...
i'll check with ICS stock rom, but it's sounds like a poor testing job by samsung

I don't understand half of what you wrote.

karendar said:
I don't understand half of what you wrote.
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Only half? I didn't understand three quarters of it!
IRONY = XDA app, buggy and doesn't work properly!

alexpardox said:
I still have a GB Rom installed on my S2, just for the record, that problem does not appear ...
i'll check with ICS stock rom, but it's sounds like a poor testing job by samsung
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Buddy I request you to please try to understand the question before participating in a pool.
There was NO STEREO recording in GB ROMs, so please suggest how would you observe this issue? Stereo recording is enabled only in ICS ROMs and hence the issue popped up with it and hasn't been fixed even on the latest LPU 4.0.4 release.

The same appears (swapped stereo channels) on mine Galaxy S3 with official ICS 4.0.4. I am really pissed and waiting Samsung to correct this.

I noticed that since 4.0.3 (I called Samsung hotline: "issue will be solved in next update") and as I see, the 4.0.4 doesn't solve it. We have to wait for 4.1 Jelly Bean.

URock666 said:
I noticed that since 4.0.3 (I called Samsung hotline: "issue will be solved in next update") and as I see, the 4.0.4 doesn't solve it. We have to wait for 4.1 Jelly Bean.
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I installed official 4.1 JB and this issue is still not solved there. Big SHAME for Samsung.
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Stile35 said:
I installed official 4.1 JB and this issue is still not solved there. Big SHAME for Samsung.
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Where did you find an official 4.1 JB ROM for the S2?

Obagleyfreer said:
Where did you find an official 4.1 JB ROM for the S2?
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I am sorry, I was reffering to Galaxy S3. This issue is not related to device but to Android. It is present also on Galaxy Tab with ICS. I am really dissapointed it is not fixed in JB 4.1 for S3.
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Stile35 said:
I am sorry, I was reffering to Galaxy S3. This issue is not related to device but to Android. It is present also on Galaxy Tab with ICS. I am really dissapointed it is not fixed in JB 4.1 for S3.
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Note 2 with 4.1.1 still nothing changed!!! Please someone kick Samsung's but, this is completely ridiculous!

romcika said:
Note 2 with 4.1.1 still nothing changed!!! Please someone kick Samsung's but, this is completely ridiculous!
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OMG, just had my note 2, last update, same here, made like 3 videos, noticed it immediately, that's really boring...

We need to inform Samsung somehow.
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Found this proof...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9RD2HN--UY
Same here with Note 2.
Hello Samsung, wake f**** up !

happens to me too, I'm on the leak.

Seriously... WTF...

Galaxy S4 4.2.2 the issue is STILL there! Someone paying them to ignore this f**k?!

Videocalls

Hi, guys. Tell me please, working videocalls over 3G something on the custom ROM?
Not Skype, Tango, etc...
Only from provider to provider over GSM, use to 2G/3G.
Thankx and sorry for my very bad english.

It is realy interested me too.

This depends on the carrier.
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zelendel said:
This depends on the carrier.
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Carrer switch on videocalls. Have support videocalls on the customROM? On the stock ROM not support videocalls. On the stock ROM not this function in the Phone.apk and firmware. It may be support on the just customROM?

jockjoint said:
Carrer switch on videocalls. Have support videocalls on the customROM? On the stock ROM not support videocalls. On the stock ROM not this function in the Phone.apk and firmware. It may be support on the just customROM?
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The dialer has to support it but most do not for this device. The main time you see it is with euro versions of devices but this one doest have a euro version
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Does anyone actually use video call? My old Galaxy S supported video call, but the only time I have used it was when I accidentally "dream dialed" while still half asleep.

zelendel said:
The dialer has to support it but most do not for this device. The main time you see it is with euro versions of devices but this one doest have a euro version
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No this function in the custom ROM? This is impossible?

No roms have a built in video calling feature, google wants you to use hangouts for that.

XxSilent22xX said:
No roms have a built in video calling feature, google wants you to use hangouts for that.
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Sorrowfully. :crying:

+1
+1

how to find out what market is my phone.

[Q] Call recording APPS

Which call call recording apps are working for you on the G2? I have tried Total Recall on a 30 day trial and it works fine. These apps can be touch and go on some phones and I'm just wondering what everyone else is using?

This one works wonders. It's free to use without any catches whatsoever. No BS and straight to the point call recording app with a few bits of extras.

timsterzzz said:
Which call call recording apps are working for you on the G2? I have tried Total Recall on a 30 day trial and it works fine. These apps can be touch and go on some phones and I'm just wondering what everyone else is using?
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Hey , I'm really interested in getting this phone (the d802) model , does total recall work with 2way call recording , wots the quality like ?

Sharpshooterrr said:
This one works wonders. It's free to use without any catches whatsoever. No BS and straight to the point call recording app with a few bits of extras.
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Works but sound is not crisp and clear... Somewhat distorted

Using Record My Call. Works great perfect recording quality. Be sure to set audio source to phone call in the tweaks section.
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wassct said:
Using Record My Call. Works great perfect recording quality. Be sure to set audio source to phone call in the tweaks section.
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which model do you have is it d802? also are both parties equally loud and clear ?

dyson1a said:
which model do you have is it d802? also are both parties equally loud and clear ?
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No, VS980 and I do save as a wav file. Yes, both parties are perfectly clear. I've imported into Audacity and don't even need to amplify or adjust. Been using it for about a week.
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wassct said:
No, VS980 and I do save as a wav file. Yes, both parties are perfectly clear. I've imported into Audacity and don't even need to amplify or adjust. Been using it for about a week.
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thanks for your reply , one more question are you on a custom rom with call recording enabled or on stock (just getting at would it work on stock?)

Sharpshooterrr said:
This one works wonders. It's free to use without any catches whatsoever. No BS and straight to the point call recording app with a few bits of extras.
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No BS?

dyson1a said:
thanks for your reply , one more question are you on a custom rom with call recording enabled or on stock (just getting at would it work on stock?)
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Rooted but stock, no custom ROM
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Thanks to everyone for their input. I'm most likely going to purchase Total recall, just because it works so well. I will check out the other apps before my 30 day trial ends.

timsterzzz said:
Thanks to everyone for their input. I'm most likely going to purchase Total recall, just because it works so well. I will check out the other apps before my 30 day trial ends.
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I'm trying out Total Recall as well (thanks to your recommendation) and it seems to work flawlessly! I've only recorded one call so far, but if it works this well on every call I will be purchasing too. It records both voices crisp and clear with equal loudness. Thanks!

I have tried call recorder by skvalex. working fine. clear audio both sides

timsterzzz said:
Thanks to everyone for their input. I'm most likely going to purchase Total recall, just because it works so well. I will check out the other apps before my 30 day trial ends.
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Get your @SS to mars
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I use Another Call Recorder. Bought the pro version cause it is super. It records, as well as uploads to Google drive helping free up space on my device. Have it running all the time with a prompt to save recording after every call. Perfect. In market. Running stock rom that isn't rooted.
Here's a market link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nll.acr
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call recording program I use is called sanity And so far is used on my last 4 phones two of them being LG's and I've had Zero problems with it recording.
its not been upgraded in years but again still works flawlessly for me.
Link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tm_medium=organic&utm_term=google+play+sanity

djpeesh said:
I use Another Call Recorder. Bought the pro version cause it is super. It records, as well as uploads to Google drive helping free up space on my device. Have it running all the time with a prompt to save recording after every call. Perfect. In market. Running stock rom that isn't rooted.
Here's a market link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nll.acr
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+1 this app is jam up... Cheaper than total recall and allows me to delete all files older than x days so I'm not using up memory needlessly!

Could have save some money and flashed AEON. Call recording is built into the rom. :thumbup:
If you want a basic boring rom flash something else. We don't do basic here.
AEON v3

FYI: Recording phone calls in certain places in the world without the other parties consent can be against the law, http://lifehacker.com/5491190/is-it-legal-to-record-phone-calls

Its not where I live

Good call recording app or mod for KitKat

Now after KitKat my favourite call recording (ACR) stopped working. They are aware and told that Note3 users with KitKat cannot use their program.
Is there a good program that I can use for call recording?
Maybe is possible to use this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621791
But I am a newb, would rather have simple instruction on how to add the feature.
Or an app.
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Call Recorder Pro not working for me after 4.4.2. Only produces loud nasty noise. So you are not alone
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Jack Barrett said:
Call Recorder Pro not working for me after 4.4.2. Only produces loud nasty noise. So you are not alone
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yes 2-3 program I checked all the same problem ...

I saw a report from a user that he managed to get call recording worked on KK by using ''call recorder'' app by skvalex.He used a beta version of the app (1.5.3 alpha04) and you can easily find it here on XDA. He also stated that he played with the settings of the app and he got it worked by choosing ''amr'' sound format from the app options/settings! Didn't check it by myself as I don't have KK on phone yet but everyone who needs it badly, they don't have anything better to do but keep trying options!

SAVVAS. said:
I saw a report from a user that he managed to get call recording worked on KK by using ''call recorder'' app by skvalex.He used a beta version of the app (1.5.3 alpha04) and you can easily find it here on XDA. He also stated that he played with the settings of the app and he got it worked by choosing ''amr'' sound format from the app options/settings! Didn't check it by myself as I don't have KK on phone yet but everyone who needs it badly, they don't have anything better to do but keep trying options!
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WORKS, WORKS, WORKS!!!!!!
Just tried the app from here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1441643&page=285) and its working flawlessly (version: 1.5.3 alpha05)
I installed the app and rebooted the phone.
First call after reboot didn't record but after that all was working.
2 way records works perfectly and i didn't even have to change the output to AMR (default and AMR settings works though)
Just for clarification, running Note 3 (N9005), Crash Rom and im rooted

Glad that it worked and nice report

SAVVAS. said:
Glad that it worked and nice report
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And thank you for pointing out the app.
I see everyone is now posting the link to the app in this forum!!

I left in CAF mode as it was after installing the apk. Is working well, no need to reboot for me
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ACR & non root call recording
Call Recording issues with Note 3 Android 4.4 Kitkat
copluk created an issue 2014-02-02
We have gathered that if your KitKat update build date is earlier than 14th January 2014 call recording will not work anymore, when you try ACR or any other call recorder, you will only hear a static noise from all "Audio sources". This seems to be an unintentional bug.
Fortunately Samsung seems to have fixed this issue later on, we were able to confirm with few users that starting from Russian KitKat update for Note3 with build date 14th January 2014 and kernel version 3.4.39-376474 (see attached screnshot) call recording works as usual. If you have LTE version, check if your kernel version is above 3.4.39-376474.
UPDATE on 24/02/2014 It seems above information applies to Note3 NON LTE version. From comments to this article I can see that even the updates in February for LTE version of Note3 hasn't got changes merger to it.
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source:
bitbucket.org/copluk/acr/issue/47/call-recording-issues-with-note-3-android
(sorry, still can't post links)
SO ... waiting for firmware update

Hi,
I'm on Kitkat and use this from dr Ketan (donate version), no need to root your device.
Very good, both end point voices are clearly recorded and no limit on recording file size.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.dr.ketan.autorecord

Total recall
The best of the best .
Play store .
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nlatifolia said:
Hi,
I'm on Kitkat and use this from dr Ketan (donate version), no need to root your device.
Very good, both end point voices are clearly recorded and no limit on recording file size.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.dr.ketan.autorecord
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Which is ur note 3 model sm900 exynos or 9005 snapdragon

Exynos N900
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nlatifolia said:
Exynos N900
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Extremely thankful for your fast reply , also can u let me know is we can hide the call recording display while the call is active, is there any warning sign that is heard by other party

The recording start before dial tone activated so u may heard dial tone in record files. The recording display is something forgetable but I personally made request to Dr Ketan for it to be hidden / removed in the future though and he said he will see what he can do as it might be needed so it won't get closed by Android OS accidentally while recording.
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nlatifolia said:
The recording start before dial tone activated so u may heard dial tone in record files. The recording display is something forgetable but I personally made request to Dr Ketan for it to be hidden / removed in the future though and he said he will see what he can do as it might be needed so it won't get closed by Android OS accidentally while recording.
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K thanks again , it's fine if the recording gets started early but I was asking if the other party gets to know that a call is being recorded by a beep or any other warning

Pd1985 said:
K thanks again , it's fine if the recording gets started early but I was asking if the other party gets to know that a call is being recorded by a beep or any other warning
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As far as I'm concerned any beep will be recorded if there were any cause recording start before phone is connected. So far no beep is recorded on my record files.
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nlatifolia said:
As far as I'm concerned any beep will be recorded if there were any cause recording start before phone is connected. So far no beep is recorded on my record files.
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Can we password protect the recordings so no one else can see them when the phone is idle

Pd1985 said:
Can we password protect the recordings so no one else can see them when the phone is idle
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If not rooted the location is in internal SD on folder Voice, if rooted it will be on external SD on folder Sounds. Protecting or not protecting is matter of to protect or not the folder mentioned. For me since my device is always encrypted and need password everytime screen wakes up it wouldn't matter.
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nlatifolia said:
The recording display is something forgetable but I personally made request to Dr Ketan for it to be hidden / removed in the future though and he said he will see what he can do as it might be needed so it won't get closed by Android OS accidentally while recording.
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You didn't update?
Check play store, updated day before yesterday and now there is option to hide notification.
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How to record a phone call?

Hi,
Not sure if I am blind or not but... How to record a phone call?
Thanks
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bat0nas said:
Hi,
Not sure if I am blind or not but... How to record a phone call?
Thanks
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On my dialer there is a record button. Refer screen shot
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Hm I don't have that. Is that a third party add-on?

Ooppss...sorry my bad...I am actually using a custom rom which maybe has included call recording. I don't use this feature but I happen to see it in my dialer. Sorry again
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Is your phone rooted or not?
If you are not try Call Recorder by skvalex on play store. It's very pricey though.

bat0nas said:
Hi,
Not sure if I am blind or not but... How to record a phone call?
Thanks
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hi ,
iznee (post # 2) screenshot is quite correct !
My phone also has record ( N910F, Snapdragon ,root, stock rom ) and if you look at dailer interface it does not show, only when you have dialed a number and it connects it shows record "button "
If you don't have it then maybe it depends on Country or service provider ?
good luck

Well.. no record butano here...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2931670
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In using "the call recorder" so by hidtechs. Works so far but a native solution might be better?

To "bat0nas" - Hi. I use this: Click Right Here and works very well No "Root" needed..

I use Total Recall (it was what I was using on my S4), and it seems to be working fine.