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Low headphone/earphone volume after Jellybean update

I've seen some similar reports on the internet but, anyone else having this problem as well?
Updated the S3 (international version) to Jellybean yesterday and everything seems fine.
One thing I noticed is that the volume through the earphones are very very low. I've had to crank the volume all the way up and it's still not as loud as it was before I updated to Jellybean. It makes the music extremely quiet and it actually sounds worse bass/clarity wise.

I noticed the same thing here. Just flash sound hack.
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Syiah kernel and stweaks
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No lower sound for me on multiple JB roms .
Factory reset or flash firmware again .
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Random "click" noise

Every now and then, when opening an app or using the system buttons at the bottom, a very short "click" noise comes from the speaker. I have my N4 on silent/vibrate all the time and it is not an operating system noise that's meant to be there because its random. The best way to describe it is that it seems like the phone is "accidentally" starting to play a sound then stopping because its realised its in silent mode.
Anyone else getting this? Views on this problem?
(It happened again as I was typing this, so it happens through the the keyboard key presses as well)

Jaso333 said:
Every now and then, when opening an app or using the system buttons at the bottom, a very short "click" noise comes from the speaker. I have my N4 on silent/vibrate all the time and it is not an operating system noise that's meant to be there because its random. The best way to describe it is that it seems like the phone is "accidentally" starting to play a sound then stopping because its realised its in silent mode.
Anyone else getting this? Views on this problem?
(It happened again as I was typing this, so it happens through the the keyboard key presses as well)
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Haven't had that problem once in the two days I've had this.
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Media Volume
Maybe you have to turn down the media volume.

I don't have a nexus 4, but I do get that random click noise on my incredible s as well, and from many different roms. I am not sure what it is, though.

Key press noise in settings turn it off may stop it the Gnex had this issue and still does
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E3SEL said:
I don't have a nexus 4, but I do get that random click noise on my incredible s as well, and from many different roms. I am not sure what it is, though.
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I get that click noise occasionally on my HTC HD2.
Running PACMAN 4.1.2 Jellybean at the moment.

I had this issue as well. I just turned off touch sounds and all is well.
I should note that I have keyboard sounds enabled and I do not experience the random clicking noise.
It seems to be isolated to the enabling of touch sounds, whether on vibrate or any audible volume.
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Since this is a the closes thing to what I'm looking for I'll ask here . does anyone get a rattle when u tap the back glass ?
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funziebear said:
Since this is a the closes thing to what I'm looking for I'll ask here . does anyone get a rattle when u tap the back glass ?
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Could it possibly be the autofocus that people are taking about?
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Naimand said:
Could it possibly be the autofocus that people are taking about?
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It does sound like that . mine sounds loose when I tap that back glass everything seems to be working OK and not sure if I'll let it bug me just yet
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I have the autofocus rattle issue as well. But I rarely if ever would shake my phone like that.
At this point I am just grateful that I got my phone, let alone got my phone earlier than projected. There are a lot of people that would love to hear the rattling of the autofocus on their N4.
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Power Management
Ok... I think this is correct,
The audio chip like most other IC's are entering power saving mode milliseconds after you hear any audio so the small click is the powering up and down of the audio hardware... Many phones do this and many people don't notice it.
It's quite normal but if you have very good hearing it might bother some more then others.

Touch Sound
Stryder5 said:
Haven't had that problem once in the two days I've had this.
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It seems like a touch sound issue.
Make sure you've got touch sounds turned off by going:
Settings > Sound > Touch Sounds (disable the checkbox)

Weird Buzz noise when click on app or navigating

I have this weird buzz noise when I open an app or navigate through my phone I click anything. I rooted my phone when I first got it and it was happening on the rom. So I switched to aokp and still had the same problem. Then, I flashed to stock as I bought it and still has the same problem. Could this be a hardware issue? I was thinking to call google play to see what they would do?
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jt.61 said:
I have this weird buzz noise when I open an app or navigate through my phone I click anything. I rooted my phone when I first got it and it was happening on the rom. So I switched to aokp and still had the same problem. Then, I flashed to stock as I bought it and still has the same problem. Could this be a hardware issue? I was thinking to call google play to see what they would do?
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jt.61 said:
I have this weird buzz noise when I open an app or navigate through my phone I click anything. I rooted my phone when I first got it and it was happening on the rom. So I switched to aokp and still had the same problem. Then, I flashed to stock as I bought it and still has the same problem. Could this be a hardware issue? I was thinking to call google play to see what they would do?
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Anyone have any similar issues?

I've had a similar problem where tapping the screen creates an audible "click" sound. At first I thought it was the speaker popping, but then I noticed it happening while the volume was down.
It doesn't happen on every touch, but it happens enough to be noticeable.

TheNickromancer said:
I've had a similar problem where tapping the screen creates an audible "click" sound. At first I thought it was the speaker popping, but then I noticed it happening while the volume was down.
It doesn't happen on every touch, but it happens enough to be noticeable.
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Exactly the same problem as me. My dad n4 does do it. But if I put the ear piece to my ear, I hear a faint buzzing noise also. Did you call Google about it?
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In call Sound crackling/distortion in receiver

I purchased the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500.
I'm facing a crackling/distortion during calls.
I got my handset replaced twice. My 2nd and 3rd handset after replacement also face the same issue.
I have given my handset again for replacemnt.
Anyone facing the same issue?
There's a crackling/distortion during calls at max volume.

+1

I have noticed that too. Beyond a certain sound, there is cracking sound. Happens on Airtel Network.

Yup!!!!!!!!
Same here. More audible when you hear the ring back tone. its like some thin film vibrating over the speaker.
btw I am on airtel too

Same here, when having a call I can hear a crackling sound, it's minor but somehow annoying. Right now I'm not worried but I'm thinking about how it might become a bigger problem in the future.
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Are you airtel too? My collegue has an s3 on airtel.. high volume has the same effect on it.. on 75-80% of the volume its fine
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Best time to test it is while dialing 121 customer support number on full volume
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Hii,
I have cracking sound at earpiece call reciever speaker at full volume, is that normal?
:'(
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Apparently it is.. the sound is not properly optimised
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sebilrulz said:
Apparently it is.. the sound is not properly optimised
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U sure it is normal?
Actually asking because I m trying to replace the device... but hard.. doa period is out...
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I have tried many I9500s and all have this problem.
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Take it from me, it is normal.. my colleague who has the S4 told me that he does not have this problem. I personally checked it and realised that the problem is actually there.. but only some of us notice it.. keep the volume above 3-4th level and you should it be fine..
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sebilrulz said:
Apparently it is.. the sound is not properly optimised
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sebilrulz said:
Take it from me, it is normal.. my colleague who has the S4 told me that he does not have this problem. I personally checked it and realised that the problem is actually there.. but only some of us notice it.. keep the volume above 3-4th level and you should it be fine..
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otacon888 said:
I have tried many I9500s and all have this problem.
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Really thankful to u guys...
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There is a new update on galaxy s4 india today. Update it and see if the problem has reduced. I feel it has reduced but it could just be a placebo effect..
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i'm using MEA f/w and still have the crackling sound, but it's much better when using "clear sound" setting

Same here.. with clear sound enabled it it greatly reduced.
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Fixed on MF3 :good:
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I can also confirm that samsung has fixed the problem. I am using MF8.

I don't think this is a software issue, but a hardware one.
I disassembled an S4, I unmounted the earpiece speaker. It comes attached with 2 more sensors.
I made a test call with the back case disassembled so I could press with my finger against the earpiece speaker and the crackling noise dissipated away.
Its like by pressing on it the vibration of the speaker was limited and it sounded pretty normal at max volume.
As a workaround, I inserted a piece of low density foam (found in many packaging boxes) between the earpiece and the front speaker grill and the distortion appeared again, but fainter, after I mounted the back case (speaker assembly) and tightened the screws. Indeed, like others said, its best heard when ring tone is playing when calling someone.
The earpieces is found for $3 on ebay as spare parts, maybe I'll try a new one.
I really hope its not a Samsung design flaw. Check the pics. Thoughts?
I'm pretty upset. I paid a lot of money for this phone, it has a problem and I don't like to send it to service to get it raped by some uncaring hands. I would like to have it changed, I hope its not going to be a difficult process as many things are in my country after you pay the money. How hard was it for you to get it changed?
Has this issue been treated in other threads on the internet?
Little offtopic: the best in call sound experience I had was/is with Blackberry Bold series. They have a clear sound, crisp, no distortion, even with a little bass. Sounds solid. Too bad is that limited.

The problem is with Adapt Sound!, disable it in sound settings [Call Sound] and everything should be fine. Hope this helps:good:

[Q] Sprint S4 Speaker Volume Increase Program / Mod??

Have googled and searched here and while I can find some volume tweaks, I have found nothing that works with the sprint S4. My hearing sucks and even with hearing aids it is sometimes a stretch.
Does anyone know of any program or mod that will actually work on the rear speaker? Viper for Android appears to only work on headphones or audio output?
Thanks in advance

Thanks to jovy23 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293133 ...it increases stock volume, if you cant hear it after this you have a problem...lol...
Just flash in recovery

w8setter said:
http://db.tt/XVxZXXwx
Cant remeber where I got it from...it increases stock volume, if you cant hear it after this you have a problem...lol...
Just flash in recovery
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Yes works a little to well. Have to turn my phone down now
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E The Magnificent said:
Yes works a little to well. Have to turn my phone down now
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