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Epic speaker defect?

I've noticed that I'll hear a weird vibration noise if I increase the volume over a certain amount in call. I fixed it at some point by inserting and removing the headset but it returned once I changed the volume again. Has anyone else experienced this? This is on the normal speaker not the back one for speaker phone.

Mine has always done it. Kind of sounds like a slightly blown speaker. Honestly it only does it when I turn it up louder than I would want it anyway so it doesn't bother me.

When I first got mine, it vibrated badly when the volume was anywhere over the minimum. I returned it for a new one and this current one hasn't done it once. I have read many reports about this issue all over the interwebs...there must have been a batch or two that is stricken with this issue.

Thanks, I was hoping it was a software problem but it seems it definitely is a hardware defect. I'm in the process of ordering a replacement.

I don't experience the "popping" noise when I'm on a call. Only when I've left it on the charger for awhile. I'm not not sure what exactly causes it but it's quite annoying. If I take it off the charger and let it cool off, it's fine. Not sure what the deal with that is..

It seems my replacement phone has the same issue. Did I just get unlucky or is this a problem with all Epics?

Mine does the same thing. You are talking about the earpiece, right? Sounds like theres a hair stuck in it buzzing when you are talking to someone. It's definitely something screwy with the speaker itself.

cornaljoe said:
It seems my replacement phone has the same issue. Did I just get unlucky or is this a problem with all Epics?
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Happens on mine, too.
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[Q] Earpiece/Speakerphone Crackling/Distorting

Just wondering if anyone has experienced their Atrix crackling or distorting when making calls using the earpiece or speakerphone. I searched around and it seems a limited number of people are experiencing this when their volume is set to over 50% or near the max. I am experiencing this even when my volume is set to under 50%.
I am referring to the earpiece/speakerphone and not the actual speaker in the back.

Yes. I have the same problem. Nothing has fixed it so far. Sometimes I can't hear anyone, cause it gets so loud. Let me know how you resolve this!
Jake
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Same issue for me, but it's minor.

Are you guys all on the stock 0.37 Bell firmware? I am currently playing around with the Noise Suppression settings but they don't seem to be helping much. I am considering flashing to the French SBF to see if it improves things.

I do have this problem. It sounds like the speaker has something loose in it and its rattling but I suspect the speaker is blown. My rear speaker is on its way to hell too. Coming from iPhone 4, i'm really disappointed with Motorola build quality.

Im on at&t. The problem is obviously hardware related. It was on firmware 1.2.6. 1.5.7 and now 1.8.3. Themed no themed, odexed, deodexed, doesn't matter. Old radio, new radio..... Seems to be related to signal quality somehow. Shall we make it a warranty issue? It happens on every call for me.
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The first Atrix I had, had that problem. Went back to the store, pulled another out of the box to compare and the problem was obviously hardware related. Had the phone replaced.

Isn't this a common problem across the board with Motorola phones?
My work mate has another Motorola android phone and she had hers replaced three times due to ear piece problems!

Mine does it. Especially noticeable after dialing when waiting for the other party to pick up while it's rinigng. It's really bad at anything over 50% volume.
Definitely HW related.

Mine does it for the first ring when I call out. Then it sounds normal.

cerps said:
Mine does it for the first ring when I call out. Then it sounds normal.
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Mine does exactly that.

androidfusion said:
Mine does exactly that.
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I'm thinking I'll hang tight with it for a while. The speaker seems to work fine during calls and everything but the first ring. I had issues on my Nokia E71 where the first ring would be really quiet and then after that the volume would go up to normal. If it gets worse, I'll exchange it then.

I've got the crackling issue as well. Happens at any time during a call but is especially noticeable during the initial dialing

Same issue for me too. However, it's not the speaker because I get the same noise with my headphones as well. Typically I only hear it on the first ring.

nexus 4 constant hissing and crackling sounds emitting from earpiece

Has anyone noticed this. The hissing sound is low but is extremely noticeable when placing the earpiece next to your ear. I tried turning off different apps and even tried putting it on airplane mode with all the radios off. Does not matter whether the screen is on or off, The noise does not go away unless I turn the phone completely off. After noticing this I tried listening for the hissing sound on the galaxy s3, iPhone 4s and iPhone 5, it's only present on my nexus 4. Anyone else having this issue or is it just me? My phone is rooted but I don't think that matters.

WIIWONWON said:
I tried listening for the hissing sound on the galaxy s3, iPhone 4s and iPhone 5, it's only present on my nexus 5. Anyone else having this issue or is it just me? My phone is rooted but I don't think that matters.
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Damn u have a nexus 5!? I have not had this problem at all I even went into my Master bedroom where it was totally silent and did not hear anything

sarni84 said:
Damn u have a nexus 5!? I have not had this problem at all I even went into my Master bedroom where it was totally silent and did not hear anything
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Lol thanks for the heads up. Btw I did the ota update but I don't think that should be an issue as well. So maybe I have a faulty earpiece. Too bad I can't get an exchange anytime soon.
Anyone else notice the hissing / buzzing / crackling noise or not. I wanna at least find out if this is a common issue or not.

WIIWONWON said:
Lol thanks for the heads up. Btw I did the ota update but I don't think that should be an issue as well. So maybe I have a faulty earpiece. Too bad I can't get an exchange anytime soon.
Anyone else notice the hissing / buzzing / crackling noise or not. I wanna at least find out if this is a common issue or not.
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Sorry, no. Not with my Nexus 4.

there have been plenty of threads on this issue. You are not alone.

WIIWONWON said:
Lol thanks for the heads up. Btw I did the ota update but I don't think that should be an issue as well. So maybe I have a faulty earpiece. Too bad I can't get an exchange anytime soon.
Anyone else notice the hissing / buzzing / crackling noise or not. I wanna at least find out if this is a common issue or not.
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It is. Your old phones must be hissing as well, but not as loud as nexus4...
Can you hear it 1inch away from earpiece?

nba1341 said:
there have been plenty of threads on this issue. You are not alone.
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I googled and found others having problems on other android devices while playing audio files when using headsets. Couldn't really find anyone mentioning the problem I'm having. I'm guessing the other issue is more prevalent?

Yes some people already mentioned this, you're not the only one.
im not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing ? ._.

G1ukos said:
It is. Your old phones must be hissing as well, but not as loud as nexus4...
Can you hear it 1inch away from earpiece?
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If in a quiet area, yes. I can't hear a thing on the other phones I tested, while placing the earpiece next to my ear.

Yeah i have this on my Nexus 4. Its not noticable until you stick the phone next to your ear. 2-3 inches away and you cant hear a thing.
Just checked my old S2 and discovered that this also crackles a bit, but not as loudly.

I have a hissing sound whenever the screen is on. As soon as the screen is off it disappears, not too noticeable though so don't bother me really.
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ricey1986 said:
I have a hissing sound whenever the screen is on. As soon as the screen is off it disappears, not too noticeable though so don't bother me really.
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I have the same isuue. Regardless of the screen state (on/off). However, it can be heard only n quiet room.
I wonder if anyone contacted google on this issue.

This issue is already being discussed here

You didn't know that the Nexus 4 ships with a live snake inside of it?

Mine has very quiet crackling sound too. Sounds like interference.

OK so I just got mine and I had a listen for this and it sounds like coil whine.
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Have it too (N4 Germany). But if someone hadn't pointed it out then I wouldn't have noticed it. It's really very quite.
I just hope it won't drain the battery or something because of some unknown process running in the background.

Please continue the discussion here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996299
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External speaker distortion Any solutions please?

I've noticed a major distortion on both my note 3s external speaker
Is there a way to sort this.
Thanks in advance

viniturb0 said:
I've noticed a major distortion on both my note 3s external speaker
Is there a way to sort this.
Thanks in advance
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Not really, 1) turn down the volume till it stops. 2) That fails, get a replacement unit.

Hendrickson said:
Not really, 1) turn down the volume till it stops. 2) That fails, get a replacement unit.
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There's a dilemma - increase volume to max and it farts, turn it down its too quiet. Such a shame Samsung have saved money using a small cheap speaker in the Note 3...yet charged a big premium for it all the same.

Nexus 7 2013 Horrible crackling soundd

Hi all,
I've got myself N7 II and I love it... Only issue I have is an horrible sound coming from my top/left speaker and it gets worse as I ramp up the volume. It sounds just like speaker is loose and/or it has some thin foil covering it.
I've been able to find some fixes for the problem but only for 1st gen N7 devices so I really have no idea how to fix this and I don't really want to return it to the seller...
Can any help?
Tnx in advance
Sent from subspace

AdoSA said:
Hi all,
I've got myself N7 II and I love it... Only issue I have is an horrible sound coming from my top/left speaker and it gets worse as I ramp up the volume. It sounds just like speaker is loose and/or it has some thin foil covering it.
I've been able to find some fixes for the problem but only for 1st gen N7 devices so I really have no idea how to fix this and I don't really want to return it to the seller...
Can any help?
Tnx in advance
Sent from subspace
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If you just purchased it, I would return it, Never had any speaker cracking sound.

userdelroot said:
If you just purchased it, I would return it, Never had any speaker cracking sound.
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All nexus 7s have this issue... I don't fully understand why, but I believe it is the speaker codec or something, you don't hear it after a while, it drove me nuts to begin with! So I would advise you to stick with your n7 =)

I never had that issue with mine...

I've gave my N7 to service since it's under warranty... Let the support worry about it...
Tnx guys
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Me too it happens when watching videos or listening to music
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