[Q] Earpiece Echoing? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

So I have been having an issue with echoing on the phone. I can hear all my lines clear on the phone, however, people I am talking to reported a small echo… like they can hear their voice repeating itself in the background…
Troubleshooting I did:
Using the standard phone earpiece: echo
Speakerphone: no echo
Headset: no echo
Taking off protective case while using earpiece: echo
Taking off the phone battery cover (back cover): no echo…
So it looks like the back cover is the culprit… Any explanation for this?

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Echo echo

I've villain Rom 3.0 flashed on m s2.
I've bad echo on voice calls my friends tell me whenever they ring.... As in they can hear there own echo. everything is ok my end.
I installed villaintweaks 1.3.1 as I was told there was a fix fire this. I installed the noise cancellation fix.... But still it remained. Anyone any suggestions?
How can I completely remove villaintweaks and all its data btw? I had superuser access problems with villaintweaks initially before I got access allowed.
Really would like to get this echo. I don't like having to keep pressing menu-noise reduction off during every call.
Also notice that if I remove my protective case the echo disappears completely.
Any help would be great!
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Remove your protective case .
jje
Yeah I already said I know the case can cause the problem... But I don't want to remove the case.
Any way of disabling the noise reduction without having to do so during every call?
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Install VRTweaks and disable noise reduction, that solved it for me.
Unfortunately, in CM7 (which I'm trying right now) such a fix does not exist yet AFAIK.
echo
is there a patch or some sort of fix to this dialer issue
of noise reduction?
Really wish there was,starting to get on my (.)(.)
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I'm discussing the issue with Samsung here in Belgium - trying to convince them this is a (rare) hardware issue. Did the test: same cases produce an echo with my phone, and not with other SGS2s.
If you can, restore to stock state, and go to a service point.
Tiim said:
I'm discussing the issue with Samsung here in Belgium - trying to convince them this is a (rare) hardware issue. Did the test: same cases produce an echo with my phone, and not with other SGS2s.
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Yes it is a hardware issue, not so rare. NR should work fine with case too. There was slight echo on the other end even without case, horrible with.
Mine _much_ better after applying two layers of thin white soft medical tape over the ear speaker. The back of the case needs to be unscrewed and unlatched with a guitar pick. Not so difficult once you google up the service manual. Am interested in a proper solution without tape. That service manual is not very specific about speaker placement.

Echo during phone call

Hi everybody. I got a problem with my Telus galaxy s4. During phone call, the person who im talking with heard her voice in background like an echo. There is something I can do to solve that problem
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xxjack3dxx said:
Hi everybody. I got a problem with my Telus galaxy s4. During phone call, the person who im talking with heard her voice in background like an echo. There is something I can do to solve that problem
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Have you had anybody else report echoing? If not I would think it is feedback on her end causing the echoing
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I can here myself during call..not sure what it is
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Try disabling noise reduction in call settings... echoing has been a problem since the s2 sometimes disabling noise reduction helps or turn down volume on your phone.
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I have made a lot of test :
Disable noise cancellation (Still echoing)
Change SIM card (Still echoing)
Reset the phone (Same problem)
Also when I plug a pair of headphone with a mic, Ive got no problem but when I remove it, the echoing are coming back
Did I have to try something else or its a hardware problem?
PS: everybody who im talking with hear the ecgo of her voice
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Its Obama. He forgot to mute his end.
xxjack3dxx said:
I have made a lot of test :
Disable noise cancellation (Still echoing)
Change SIM card (Still echoing)
Reset the phone (Same problem)
Also when I plug a pair of headphone with a mic, Ive got no problem but when I remove it, the echoing are coming back
Did I have to try something else or its a hardware problem?
PS: everybody who im talking with hear the ecgo of her voice
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First try to remove the back cover and test the problem without any backcover.
sanris said:
First try to remove the back cover and test the problem without any backcover.
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i had the same problem and i removed the back cover and the problem is gone, any idea why?
Most of covers causing this problem. Use the original cover comes with phone.
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sanris said:
Most of covers causing this problem. Use the original cover comes with phone.
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Not truth.. I have orginal cover and talking on Bluetooth and have echo sometimes. This is do to other side keeping they phone to loud and you hear you voice tru they phone.Tell person you talkig to lower volume and echo will be gone.
norbarb said:
Not truth.. I have orginal cover and talking on Bluetooth and have echo sometimes. This is do to other side keeping they phone to loud and you hear you voice tru they phone.Tell person you talkig to lower volume and echo will be gone.
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i agree, some of original covers also cause issues. I have both original samsung s-view flip cover (bought @ INR 22XX/- ) and i had same issues and my friend have problem with original backcover comes with phone. we showed the problem in service centre and changed the back cover for my friend within warranty. now its ok for my friend.
for me, i stopped using that s-view cover and used the original one comes with phone and now ok for me.
xxjack3dxx said:
Hi everybody. I got a problem with my Telus galaxy s4. During phone call, the person who im talking with heard her voice in background like an echo. There is something I can do to solve that problem
Sent from my SGH-I337M using xda app-developers app
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Hi,
I have exactly the same echo problem. Did you solve the problem?
I just started experiencing the same thing after flashing 4.4. Never had this problem and now the problem doesn't even get fixed when I went back to 4.3 or 4.2.2. No idea how to fix it, I have full wiped each time and tested on the clean rom so it can' t have anything to do with my apps. I also removed the back cover and case to test that theory but nothing helped. I hear a static and my own voice echoing. I don't think the other person hears the echo though. Does anyone have a solution?
I have also tried flashing different modems but that didn't solve the issue.
Problem solved!!!
I found the problem. i was experiencing the same problem, the other caller was hearing an echoe. First i thought it was the s-view cover but no. if the microphone is in any way covered it makes an echoe so do not cover it, and for the answer to your questions just clean the microphone hole using a needle. Now it works perfectly. Have fun Guys!!!
chossen said:
I found the problem. i was experiencing the same problem, the other caller was hearing an echoe. First i thought it was the s-view cover but no. if the microphone is in any way covered it makes an echoe so do not cover it, and for the answer to your questions just clean the microphone hole using a needle. Now it works perfectly. Have fun Guys!!!
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I have the echo effect of my voice when someone calls me. I use a bluetooth earpiece so the phone mic is not the problem. I've thied three different bluetooth headsets and all of them have the echo effect for my voice (the other side doesn't hear it).
I did put on a Samsung Qi charging cover but I can't remember if the echo effect started before or after I put on the Samsung Qi enabled cover. first i want to test the unchecking the noise reduction box to see if that works, if not then I'll replace the back cover to see if that is the issue.
I'm skeptical about the back cover being the problem, however, because it only happens when someone calls me. For example, my daughter called me and I could hear my voice in the echo. I asked her to hang up and try again. Again I could hear the echo. So I had her hang up and I called her. No more echo. Neither have I heard the echo on any other calls I make, but it is on all the calls I receive.
nogods said:
I have the echo effect of my voice when someone calls me. I use a bluetooth earpiece so the phone mic is not the problem. I've thied three different bluetooth headsets and all of them have the echo effect for my voice (the other side doesn't hear it).
I did put on a Samsung Qi charging cover but I can't remember if the echo effect started before or after I put on the Samsung Qi enabled cover. first i want to test the unchecking the noise reduction box to see if that works, if not then I'll replace the back cover to see if that is the issue.
I'm skeptical about the back cover being the problem, however, because it only happens when someone calls me. For example, my daughter called me and I could hear my voice in the echo. I asked her to hang up and try again. Again I could hear the echo. So I had her hang up and I called her. No more echo. Neither have I heard the echo on any other calls I make, but it is on all the calls I receive.
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I have exactly the same problem with my 2 new galaxy S4 , did you fix it?

[Q] Anybody else having echo problem?

Need some help got this phone nearly about one month and suddenly have this echo problem when I having phone call anybody have any solutions for this problem??:crying:
Echo? Usually it's call reception. Can you consistently recreate the events from different signal areas?
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Found out the problem it was my carrier reception was bad thanks very much!!
Echo problem even on excellent network reception
I'm facing echo feedback problem as well. Even while on excellent cell reception. My callers always complain that they hear an echo.
I am on rooted stock rom. Any ideas?
agentsmith1999 said:
I'm facing echo feedback problem as well. Even while on excellent cell reception. My callers always complain that they hear an echo.
I am on rooted stock rom. Any ideas?
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There is somewhere among the call settings something about noise reduction - try to change that one and please let us know if there was any change (for better or worse).
I#m having the same problem with people complaining to me that they always have an echo. I tried deactivating the noise reduction but it didn't help...
It's def. not carrier reception in my case. Because during the same call the problem disappears when I switch to speaker. As soon as I switch back the person I'm speaking to gets an echo. So it has something to do with the top speaker and microphone I guess but I have no idea how to fix it. Tried several ROMs now as well, always the same problem. So annoying...
XCPTNL said:
It's def. not carrier reception in my case. Because during the same call the problem disappears when I switch to speaker. As soon as I switch back the person I'm speaking to gets an echo. So it has something to do with the top speaker and microphone I guess but I have no idea how to fix it. Tried several ROMs now as well, always the same problem. So annoying...
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I have the same issue when someone call for me.
I'm agree with, but what is the solutions for that.
the mic on top initialy doesn't to be on when we talk without loud speaker. :-$
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KpopFamily said:
Need some help got this phone nearly about one month and suddenly have this echo problem when I having phone call anybody have any solutions for this problem??:crying:
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What firmware have you installed on your phone?
I have the same issue, and don't know what to do.
I don't know if is an hardware or software issue.
because it never happened until a few days ago.
:-$
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XCPTNL said:
I#m having the same problem with people complaining to me that they always have an echo. I tried deactivating the noise reduction but it didn't help...
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See the quote before please.
thanks in advance.
I think the problem is related to my case. I use an UAG Navigator case. After removing it I made some calls and the people on the other end didn't have an echo. What's strange though: I put it back on, made another call and there was no echo either. I have 1 day left to return the case but it's so awesome and I want to keep it and also the case tself is not the problem - it only seems to make it worse. The problem is - at least for me - what I described before: the noise cancelling microphone seems to be having problems and causing an echo when talking to someone using the standard speaker. As soon as I switch to loud speaker the problem disappears.
I had the same issue using a spigen neo hybrid case, with case, echo, no case, no echo
Echo, in the most cases, is the problem of the telecoms service provider, not the phone itself.
If this problem happens in rare cases, just disconnect the call and make a new one.
If this still persist in many times, you have to contact the telecoms service provider.
Im having the same issue, only i don't use a cover. I just use the phone as it is.
When is leave the battery cover away, the echo on the other side is also gone. I also noticed that when i cover the top microphone (whit a tape, just for test) and put the battery cover back on, the echo on the other side is also gone.
Is looks like de sound from the ear speaker is picked up by the top mic wich sends it to the caller on the other side!?
Is there any way to disable the top speaker during calls??
I have the same problem with and without the case
i've flashed different roms but no success
would someone help me?
@!!bump this one!
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I think the problem is related to my case. I use an UAG Navigator case. After removing it I made some calls and the people on the other end didn't have an echo. What's strange though: I put it back on, made another call and there was no echo either. I have 1 day left to return the case but it's so awesome and I want to keep it and also the case tself is not the problem - it only seems to make it worse. The problem is - at least for me - what I described before: the noise cancelling microphone seems to be having problems and causing an echo when talking to someone using the standard speaker. As soon as I switch to loud speaker the problem disappears.
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Boyz, the issue with hearing echo etc, after installing ROM - enables both speakers to be on and because the hardware is quit :laugh: fancy, - the echos and terrible call quality all contributed by them 2 cofarking one another.
the fix is to: "somehow" find out original firmwares settings of calling app and make sure they dont change during custom ROM installation.
guessing this is the downfall of using other peoples work with high expectations without much regard.. heh
would be great to stop hearing from whomever is on the line that its terrible..
Anyway, I will flick Dr.Ketan an email about it and if Im correct then I shall return to update and share.
Peace!

Voice echo in call

Hello folks. When i am talking with someone in voice call, the guys are complaining about hearing their voice's echo. I never heard an echo and didnt care much but today changed the phones with friend and yeah i hear annoying echo when i talk.
I thought the sound modes cause it but settle the stock mixer gain and again its goin on. Also tried an another carrier, goes on the bloody echo. Made a lil diggin but nothing found except replacement(haven't warranty). Any thoughts?
Fixed with Latest firmware.

Echo calling issue in Redmi Note 7 variant

HI Members & Developers,
Few owner of Redmi Note 7 are facing echo calling issue while calling. Even after device got changed issue is still same. Issue will not appears if we keep speaker on while calling and if you connect headphone while calling.
steps i have done:
1. Changed Sim card
2. changed service provider
3. Formatted device
4 upgraded to latest firmware as well as degraded firmware
5. device got replaced 2 times
Even provided log to MI technical Team with screen recording , with debugging log, IMEI number recording and call recording sample with echo issue. After 10 day MI tech team told that there is no issue found in device.
This is confirm that issue is not related to network because if you put on speaker or connect headphone issue get resolved.
IF any developer or any member resolved this issue or have solution for this issue please share.
Same here.
Bought that beauty to my wife, but the echo problem is driving me crazy!
Waiting for unlock bootloader and will tell, if custom ROM/kernel will solve the problem.
Finally managed to unlock bootloader and installed PE ROM. Problem still presist, BUT...
I do not know, how is it possible- removed the included silicone case and BOOM!!! Crispy clear calls... Zero echo! Nada!
tarx1000 said:
Finally managed to unlock bootloader and installed PE ROM. Problem still presist, BUT...
I do not know, how is it possible- removed the included silicone case and BOOM!!! Crispy clear calls... Zero echo! Nada!
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Same here. The thing is I need the damn cover!
MaxEmp said:
Same here. The thing is I need the damn cover!
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It's just a theory, but... the phone have two microphone, the second, in top it's for noise cancelling. These two microphones if not syncornized well, the echo appear. If without cover the sound it's clear, no echo, check if the silicone case have hole where the second mic.
vlouis said:
It's just a theory, but... the phone have two microphone, the second, in top it's for noise cancelling. These two microphones if not syncornized well, the echo appear. If without cover the sound it's clear, no echo, check if the silicone case have hole where the second mic.
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I saw posts about the second noise canceling mic. Anyways, I thought it had to be the design of the case that had to carry sound from the earpiece to mic or mic to 2nd mic or whatever.
Note the original openings on the side of the case.
Therefore I carved out section in the case where you find the main microphone. (used a red hot nail to do that)
Echo is now gone.

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