Note 3 mic too soft when calling - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My callers always tell me that my voice is too soft over the phone.
This only seemed to happen after rooting it. And it doesn't happen when I'm using speaker phone.
Any ideas why or what is causing it?
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I had the same problem with a few calls so far and my device is not rooted.
I'm using my device the same way that I was using my S3... And I did not have any problem with this device.
So I started to talk a little bit louder to "fix" this problem.
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Outgoing call problem

One in five outgoing calls that I make does not connect. All I get is the sound from the mic looped into the speaker. At forst I thought it was my buetooth but alas that is not the problem. This has gone on for a few weeks. I have reset the phone (soft, hard and factory reset) with no improvement. Thoughts?
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It a known software bug
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Thanks. Do you know of any official Sprint word on this? Any partial work arounds? I may call them this afternoon as this is really driving me nuts... well if the phone will allow mw to hear them.
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When you make a call and the phone sits and makes no noise, toggle the speaker phone on and off and I bet the other person is waiting on theother line wondering why you didn't say anything for a few seconds. Happens to me all the time.
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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.
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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:

Crackling sound when vibrating on calls or notifications

My GS4 I9500 had a weird crackling sound when the vibration is set to high in calls or notifications. If I bring it down a step or two the sound stops. I have shaken the phone and don't hear anything lose. I have taken off the cover and the sound still persists. Anyone have this experience. Is this just the case cracking cuz is flexing or is this a bigger issue at hand?
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Any ideas about this? Can anyone help?
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You may have a defective unit. If you are able to exchange the phone for a brand new one, why not give it a try?
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Screen wake during call

Something weird is happening during a phone call. While I'm talking I'll pull the phone away from my head and the screen won't turn on, ever. Even when I want to end the call I have to press the power button and then end call after the screen turns on. Doesn't matter what ROM I'm on. Also a buddy who isn't even rooted has the same problem. I'm hoping it just a stupid setting.
Any ideas?
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Same problem here.. even on a fresh room install.. so I'm afraid it is not a settings issue
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Do you guys have a case for it? Maybe the sensor is covered somehow.
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Yes I have a case but I had the case since I got the phone and it only recently started doing this
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Took the case off and tried nothing. Does it go by a light sensor or the gyro?
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No case here either. Very strange
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Mine started do this as well. After phone call pull the phone away and have to hit power button to turn screen on.
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Happened to me and I found the solution on another thread. Sounds stupid but it worked for me. Blow into the ear piece. I used a compressed air spray can but it may work with just your mouth. Apparently some dust gets in front of the proximity detector inside the phone next to the ear piece. This removed it. Give it a shot.

No volume no viuce sometimes

Hello everyone. I use gs4 i9500 on android 4.4 . Whn i work on slmy phone sometimes the voice is lost. I increase the volume by side buttons but no voice. And even i try to hear music nothing at all. No voice. But once i restart the phone ilthe voice comes back again and works normally but after some periods of time again.. help me to solve this. And my phone rooted.
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rovshanst said:
Hello everyone. I use gs4 i9500 on android 4.4 . Whn i work on slmy phone sometimes the sound is lost. I increase the volume by side buttons but no voice. And even i try to hear music nothing at all. No sound. But once i restart the phone the sound comes back again and works normally but after some periods of time again.. help me to solve this. And my phone rooted.
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rovshanst said:
Hello everyone. I use gs4 i9500 on android 4.4 . Whn i work on slmy phone sometimes the voice is lost. I increase the volume by side buttons but no voice. And even i try to hear music nothing at all. No voice. But once i restart the phone ilthe voice comes back again and works normally but after some periods of time again.. help me to solve this. And my phone rooted.
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No worries. Its a minor bug which I am sure will be fixed in next update roll out. I too noticed the same thing with my phone. Good part is it does not happen that frequently .... Mine once in a month so far
Thank u for reply
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