After years using nokia and symbian OS I decided to buy a new MOTOROLA DEFY+ MB526
after 1 week I would say great phone except for quality audio phone calls
I'll explain: during a call to someone sometimes i ear a tiny little buzz while the opposite phone ringing, then my partner has a voice at times seems a little metallic....
but the thing i hate is during the conversation I hear my own voice as echol ...
someone tells me that is a feature motorola the instant return of your own voice in the capsule, may like it or not .... there is the possibility to remove or change it ? is a software or hardware feature?
I tried to replace the sim with an other, but the same problem of the return of my voice
I then tried with skype .... and with surprise h, the problem disappears
instead the noise is likely to be charged instead to the area where work,
Let's see if I can do a restore of the phone
I think the problem is the second microphone to me, because if the microphone off during the call I hear the return of my voice
I've got 2 MB526 in my house and both have VERY pleasant voice sound. No echo, no metallic sounding... The sound is very clear and very natural. And it's set to normal, so I guess it can sound even more natural if set to that option.
I think you should send it to service, cause that ain't normal.
niksy+ said:
I've got 2 MB526 in my house and both have VERY pleasant voice sound. No echo, no metallic sounding... The sound is very clear and very natural. And it's set to normal, so I guess it can sound even more natural if set to that option.
I think you should send it to service, cause that ain't normal.
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why with skype i haven't problems? maybe skype don't use the second microphone?
i call amazon.de and they replace it immediately
toroloco73 said:
why with skype i haven't problems? maybe skype don't use the second microphone?
i call amazon.de and they replace it immediately
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I really don't know, but I hope your new device will be okay!
i hope too
i hope it isn't a problem with all defy+ from germany with italian sim cards..
Check in settings - Call Settings - Voice quality.
- Tick the Balance mode to have better voice(balance - crystal sound)
- Or choose other option suit you in the list
Note: You may also increase or reduce the ear piece volume during a call to suit your hearing mood.
Also you may try disable in build.prop : ro.mot.hw.crystaltalk=1 to (0)
Skype normally wouldn't use the 2nd mic.. This 2nd mic is used for noise cancelling when in call mode specially thru the simcard service provider.
Now, I may wrong but this is something I understand though..
thanks
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Also you may try disable in build.prop : ro.mot.hw.crystaltalk=1 to (0)
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i don't undrstand what you mean? my defy+ is original, not modified, i don't know that command you wrote...
This method above must be on a rooted phone and access it in system/build.prop.
But I don't think it is necessary for you now since your device is not rooted yet.
Try first the other options I mentioned above and see if they do solved your earpiece issue.
farsight73 said:
This method above must be on a rooted phone and access it in system/build.prop.
But I don't think it is necessary for you now since your device is not rooted yet.
Try first the other options I mentioned above and see if they do solved your earpiece issue.
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i have already try all voices quality and the volume, it's the same problem
i reset to default but the same problem
th problem is in the second microphone, because i try di deactivate the microphone during a call the partner don't ear me but i ear my voice in the speaker
toroloco73 said:
i have already try all voices quality and the volume, it's the same problem
i reset to default but the same problem
th problem is in the second microphone, because i try di deactivate the microphone during a call the partner don't ear me but i ear my voice in the speaker
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So, since you'd narrow down your findings.. I think the only option now is to hit the road and make a visit to your nearest Motorola service center..
no
i said that i call the sellers of the phone AMAZON.DE and they said that they have send me a replacement, it will be thursday or friday in my hands
AMAZON.DE is very efficient
The new phone is already in my hands ....
first i charged the battery, insert the sim, I input my account MOTOBLUR etc .....
I tried to make a call .....
same problem, I hear the echo of my voice in the speaker phone, even turning off the microphone
so i tried to download and install skype .... no problem ...
so i'm very unlucky
what i have to do now? send the phone to motorola service? call AMAZON to send another phone?
ask AMAZON for a refund and then buy someyhing else?
i'm very angry
can you make a test for me? turn off the microphone during a call, place your hand between your mouth and the microphone and tried to speak, do you hear your voice?
i send my phone to motorola service
i'll wait 2 weeks for my repair....
i hope....
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Also you may try disable in build.prop : ro.mot.hw.crystaltalk=1 to (0)
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how can i made this?
i can't root because i have 2.3.6 build 231
if service will not solve the problem i'll change defy with sonyericsson xperia neo
Tonight I went to the Motorola shop where i leaved my defy+ to ship to service, because I had forgotten one thing from them, and I find that there has not been sent becuase the MB526 is not on their list but only defy MB525 and they wait an email from Motorola Service Italy to know how to record it;
the shopkeeper told to me that my phone with this serial number was produced in Tajikistan and has only 12 months warranty
after service the problem is the same
so now from a friend of mine, i have a motorola defy mb525 with the same problem
i have the WIUI 2.4.20
i try to find build.prop : ro.mot.hw.crystaltalk=1 to (0)
but there isn't this row...
My stock Defy+ M526 occasionally has this echo also, I've tried different voice quality settings but it makes no improvement. It doesn't always do it however.
Interestingly I used a friend's Samsung Galaxy Y the other day and noticed the exact same thing..... I never had it on my old ZTE Blade android though.
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I have an 02 atom and it is having problems with sound.... It makes no sound at all when I select and click on things or make a call. It rings if i call it but i can here anything on the other end. I have worked out that if I turn on the radio function it then makes sounds when I click on things and tap the screen but as soon as i turn the radio off it makes no sound. With the radio on I still cant hear anything in calls as it turns the radio off when I dial. Any ideas?? Warranty isnt an option as i purchased it 2nd hand over ebay. If i need to reload roms can you p-lease give me a link as im completely new to this PDA phone business...
I had same problem....but solved it!
Sent mine away for Warranty repair, came back fixed... then it happened again in like 2 weeks.
BUT I found a solution
You need to use ur headphones and plug in about 2/3 then wriggle towards the front, i think it just a connection issue, and you can hear all things when the radio is on because the radio can play via the phones and speakers at the same time unlike all other sounds.
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Hi I have same problem my phones sound has gone. I cant use phonespeaker and Microphone during a phone conversation. There is no sound from speakers when media playing and notifications, warnings. The interesting thing is its ringing when an incoming call comes. I can use the headset without a problem. Also bluetooth headset is working. I wrote to O2 support and they suggested me to do hard reset. But I had allready done it seveeral times and I upgraded my rom. Finally they told me to send it to Honk Kong. I am living in Turkey and its not a good idea. Can anyone help me?
Kind Regards.
I solved the problem
kidafa said:
I have an 02 atom and it is having problems with sound.... It makes no sound at all when I select and click on things or make a call. It rings if i call it but i can here anything on the other end. I have worked out that if I turn on the radio function it then makes sounds when I click on things and tap the screen but as soon as i turn the radio off it makes no sound. With the radio on I still cant hear anything in calls as it turns the radio off when I dial. Any ideas?? Warranty isnt an option as i purchased it 2nd hand over ebay. If i need to reload roms can you p-lease give me a link as im completely new to this PDA phone business...
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Please visit this link do the what "e-rgular" wrote. I did the sama and its now working.
http://www.expansys.se/ft.aspx?i=139074&thread=9
Hello,
I got problem with microphone in my HTC HERMES. Without any reasons microphone stop working. Everythink is fine, i can call and do voince records, and then i got call or i just want to do voice note and nothing beside noise is recording. I dont know why it happining. After some time all back to normal, i can call and they hear me, also my voice note are loud and clear. My radio is 1.16. I reinstal my software to PDACornerPro.V25.NonRBSN.Opera. I did do HardReset and this mike problem always come back.. WHY? How make it work correct?
PLEASE HELP ME
neonq said:
Hello,
I got problem with microphone in my HTC HERMES. Without any reasons microphone stop working. Everythink is fine, i can call and do voince records, and then i got call or i just want to do voice note and nothing beside noise is recording. I dont know why it happining. After some time all back to normal, i can call and they hear me, also my voice note are loud and clear. My radio is 1.16. I reinstal my software to PDACornerPro.V25.NonRBSN.Opera. I did do HardReset and this mike problem always come back.. WHY? How make it work correct?
PLEASE HELP ME
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Well sounds like it might be hardware. If you've done a few hard resets and tested before installing any software and the problem is still there sometimes, then I'd say it's hardware.
The m/board on the Hermes is not one that you can really work on with ordinary soldering tools. A repair shop could check by using a heat gun to check the contacts on the Mic. If that fails then it's likely either the mic coil or a problem with the contacts at or coming from the USB connector.
Mike
I say something more. Now i hear myself on voice note but really quiet like 1/10 normal volume.
neonq said:
I say something more. Now i hear myself on voice note but really quiet like 1/10 normal volume.
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Yes, but even with an open circuit / damaged coil, cracked connection, you can sometimes have sufficient leakage current to get a faint response from things like microphones and speakers. I still think it's probably hardware - but thoroughly check all the software possibilities eg clean install, stock ROM etc.
Hm i open hermes but im noob in that stuff so everythink look fine for me with microphone. I clean that think to protecting microfone. The problem of couse dont disappear. But.. its look like always when I plug in usb to spv, microphone start working fine.. Not always but moust of time it is solution.. If it is a hardware what i should to recommand to replace in service? Microphone?
ignore me, re-read what you put and decided i was a nab
Hello everyone !
I have a really annoying problem since last year, when i root my device for the first time.
The microphone doesn't work in applications who needs it. I can't record my voice, use Google voice Recognition....
If i call someone, the caller can not hear me unless I activate the speaker phone mode.
It's a very strange problem
I have tested every custom and stock roms, no results.
Maybe there are a adjustment to do ( in *#*#197328640#*#* ) ?
Please help me
thanks,
abeilard14
Up.. it's a pretty annoying problem
just say me if it is a hardware or logicial problem if you know, please
If it appears with different ROMs it's probably a hardware-problem.
But I can't see any connection between breaking your mic and rooting your phone.
Plasmafox said:
If it appears with different ROMs it's probably a hardware-problem.
But I can't see any connection between breaking your mic and rooting your phone.
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Yes, but it's strange that the mic works only when i activate the speaker phone mode during call.
It is not completely broken apparently !
may be a setting to change somewhere . . .
Hi,
I'm hoping someone can help me, I have a major speakerphone issue! When I enable speakerphone, the other party cannot hear me. I tried different ROMs but that didn't change anything. However, voice recording and voice commands are working just fine. I'm wondering if there is something I can do? Or does it mean that I have a physical defect?
dgege said:
Hi,
I'm hoping someone can help me, I have a major speakerphone issue! When I enable speakerphone, the other party cannot hear me. I tried different ROMs but that didn't change anything. However, voice recording and voice commands are working just fine. I'm wondering if there is something I can do? Or does it mean that I have a physical defect?
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Have you searched for apps in the market for apps that check the functionality of the parts of your phone? Or you can go to a service center and they can check it. For example, I have ATT, and my first Sony Ericsson phone was messed up and I had to get it checked at their service center. They have ways of checking stuff like that I think.
Voelker45 said:
Have you searched for apps in the market for apps that check the functionality of the parts of your phone? Or you can go to a service center and they can check it. For example, I have ATT, and my first Sony Ericsson phone was messed up and I had to get it checked at their service center. They have ways of checking stuff like that I think.
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Thanks for your answer. I couldn't find an app specifically for that. Also, I bought it from someone, so no warranty
Thing is, I refuse to believe its defective, seeing as I'm able to record sound and use voice dialer. That would use the same mic as the speakerphone, no?
Also, I did another test where I created a loud noise near the mic and I was able to hear it on the other phone, but very very low volume. Could it be that something is messed up with the volume?
Is there a way to do a full format of my phone, just to test?
Thanks.
Well, it does seem that my secondary mic is screwed up.
Anyone know if there's a way to force speakerphone to use the primary mic instead?
It would just pick up sound from the speaker and echo
matthew5025 said:
It would just pick up sound from the speaker and echo
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So I guess I'm SOL? Damn it.
Would motorola honour the warranty if I don't have the receipt?
dgege said:
So I guess I'm SOL? Damn it.
Would motorola honour the warranty if I don't have the receipt?
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They might. You can also see if the can take a receipt or paper of a bank statement when you bought the phone.
Sent from my Atrix XDA Premium App
I opened a request online with Motorola, altough I'm not really hopeful.
Wish me luck!
Hi!
A few weeks ago my Nexus 4 fell down and the front display cracked right under the camera.
At first there was no problem and the crack wasnt disturbing. But since last week my microphone doesnt work properly anymore.
It doesnt work in several apps (Skype, Teamspeak, Google Voice Search) and also not when Im trying to make a phone call.
I can only take a phone call when Im turning the call into the "speaker mode". So then the caller hears me but everyone around me hears my call..
The support says that it isnt a warranty case because I let it fall down. But I cant imagine that the microphone is defect 1 month after it fell down.
Also I think that the german support engineers are not the best educated ones because they have so many devices to analyse.
Do you have any ideas?
mastgraphics said:
Hi!
A few weeks ago my Nexus 4 fell down and the front display cracked right under the camera.
At first there was no problem and the crack wasnt disturbing. But since last week my microphone doesnt work properly anymore.
It doesnt work in several apps (Skype, Teamspeak, Google Voice Search) and also not when Im trying to make a phone call.
I can only take a phone call when Im turning the call into the "speaker mode". So then the caller hears me but everyone around me hears my call..
The support says that it isnt a warranty case because I let it fall down. But I cant imagine that the microphone is defect 1 month after it fell down.
Also I think that the german support engineers are not the best educated ones because they have so many devices to analyse.
Do you have any ideas?
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The mic probably got misplaced from the pins when you dropped your phone. You have to open the phone and place it in the right place
mastgraphics said:
Hi!
A few weeks ago my Nexus 4 fell down and the front display cracked right under the camera.
At first there was no problem and the crack wasnt disturbing. But since last week my microphone doesnt work properly anymore.
It doesnt work in several apps (Skype, Teamspeak, Google Voice Search) and also not when Im trying to make a phone call.
I can only take a phone call when Im turning the call into the "speaker mode". So then the caller hears me but everyone around me hears my call..
The support says that it isnt a warranty case because I let it fall down. But I cant imagine that the microphone is defect 1 month after it fell down.
Also I think that the german support engineers are not the best educated ones because they have so many devices to analyse.
Do you have any ideas?
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The mic is broken so you can't talk. Nexus 4 has 2 microphones and maybe the 2nd one works on speaker mode
As denpei above said here, the other mic will probably function when you're in speaker mode.
In that case your phone has to filter out the voice of the one who's calling you from the speaker, since its a noise cancellation mic.
There's no defect. You dropped your phone and you broke your screen and the mic. Duh, put two and two together. :good:
mumaster20 said:
As denpei above said here, the other mic will probably function when you're in speaker mode.
In that case your phone has to filter out the voice of the one who's calling you from the speaker, since its a noise cancellation mic.
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Yeah in Speaker mode i can call normally like i said above.
Is there a tutorial how to replace the microphone? I only find some teardown videos
EDIT
Ok i found a video where it is shown where the main mic is. And i found a way to replace it if its really broken.
Thanks