In-call volume suddenly really low - Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Not sure what happened. Just one day last week my in-call volume is really low. On speaker, regular and with headset. Turning up all volume sliders does nothing. Ideas?

I had this problem with my new S5 as well. Rebooting it usually fixed the problem. Also wiping the cache. I also had a weird brief problem where I couldn't send/receive text messages from one of my contacts. I factory reset my phone, wiped the cache and so far the two problems went away (for now, hopefully for good). Definitely an issue but not everyone's getting it hopefully an update from Samsung or Verizon will eventually permafix.

hoovnick said:
Not sure what happened. Just one day last week my in-call volume is really low. On speaker, regular and with headset. Turning up all volume sliders does nothing. Ideas?
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Out of curiosity what rom was you running?

jagrave said:
Out of curiosity what rom was you running?
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Stock rom, rooted

hoovnick said:
Not sure what happened. Just one day last week my in-call volume is really low. On speaker, regular and with headset. Turning up all volume sliders does nothing. Ideas?
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I have fixed it by pulling the battery too.

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Loud in-call volume

I've been noticing the following strange behavior:
Sometimes the in-call volume is just too loud. Even on the minimum volume setting someone standing a couple of meters away from you will still perfectly hear the conversation. This only happens when receiving a call, never (as far as I can tell) when making one.
If during the call I switch on and then off the speaker, then the volume goes back to what it should be.
Has anyone noticed this before? Workarounds?
Yes, I've noticed this.
Always does it when it has been connected to a headset.
I seem to remember it went away when I installed the Modoco rom...
Mine still does it with the Modaco rom
@squirreleater: Thanks for your reply. It is just as you say
@both: Do you know if the latest HTC firmware fixes this issue? I know, I know, but I can't find the time these days to upgrade and find for myself
I`m on the latest MCR and it still does it. Its really P*****G me off now. I hate to take a call because of it.. Surely more people than us 3 are seeing this?
Yup, same thing for me although I've never noticed a difference between receiving and making calls (will watch out for that now). Quietest setting is still ridiculously loud. I'm on MCR 2.6 but have noticed on other roms as well.
I've noticed this too, but seems as though when I press volume up, it starts working again and allows me to lower the volume.
I can confirm that your workaround is just fine. Thanks.
So if i press volume up then down it will go quieter?
I will try this next call i get...
I am getting this same problem ... thanks for the tip I will try it.
I just noticed this. but after having my hero for like over a month. Could have appeared when i installed like 3 games yesterday but cant see why games would cause that to happen. but yea the workaround of increasing then decreasing the volume works. and it only happens when i receive the call. strange...

The sound has gone...like completely

Hey everyone this is my first post so i apologise if this problem has been discussed at length already.
Ok so my current problem is that my htc hd2 wont make any sound whatsoever when using the rear speaker (so thats any ringing from incoming calls, notifications, videos, music etc..). I have played with the sound settings relentlessly but can't seem to change its current state and I have also done several hard resets. However, when accepting a phone call or when a pair of headphones are inserted into the handset the sound goes through fine, leading me to suspect that it is the rear speaker which is the problem (My speakerphone after accepting a call also doesnt work).
On two occasions I have been playing music on it in hopes for a sign of life and have had sound on very sharp bursts (no more then 2 seconds). In terms of any programs or updates that I have installed on to my handset I havent done anything but apply the updates from the HTC support website.
The problem ocurred on day 2 of using this handset and I have also sent an email to mobiles.co.uk to ask about a replacement handset. However I was having a lot of fun with this phone and wanted to keep it if it could be solved myself so if anybody has any ideas it would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
Try a hard reset. If the problem persists after that, it's certainly hardware related.
Same thing happened to my HD2 today, all sounds just stopped working for some reason, music player ring tone, notifications, everything, did a hard reset and everything works again, it is a bit worrying when it just happened out of the blue like that.
TomH01 said:
Same thing happened to my HD2 today, all sounds just stopped working for some reason, music player ring tone, notifications, everything, did a hard reset and everything works again, it is a bit worrying when it just happened out of the blue like that.
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Did you accidentally turn the volume down using the button on the side of the device? Stupidly, system volume can be adjusted using this button.
sunking101 said:
Did you accidentally turn the volume down using the button on the side of the device? Stupidly, system volume can be adjusted using this button.
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Yes it can. It either changes both system and ringtone together (if you only use 1), or you have a tab for both (if you use both volumes), as per the sound and display settings in the settings tab.
No, that was the first thing that I checked, I have the single volume unchecked as well.
TomH01 said:
No, that was the first thing that I checked, I have the single volume unchecked as well.
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I find the single volume the better option, less chance of this kind of thing happening. Other than that, it sounds like you have either installed a tweak or combination of tweaks which are not compatible or you have a hardware fault.

Help: HD2Rear Speakers

Woke up today and noticed I had a lot of missed calls and messages. Tried to send myself a message and noticed there is no sound. Could the hardware be damaged? I did not install anything and I already checked everything on the system. Can anyone give suggestions?
enyaj said:
Woke up today and noticed I had a lot of missed calls and messages. Tried to send myself a message and noticed there is no sound. Could the hardware be damaged? I did not install anything and I already checked everything on the system. Can anyone give suggestions?
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I hate to ask, but I have to really. Do you have ringtone volume turned up? Also, in case you're not aware, you can set ringtone and system volume to be 2 different things.
Other than that, if the volume is turned up fully, can you play a music file and see if that works? Try every possible software solution before thinking it's hardware.
johncmolyneux said:
I hate to ask, but I have to really. Do you have ringtone volume turned up? Also, in case you're not aware, you can set ringtone and system volume to be 2 different things.
Other than that, if the volume is turned up fully, can you play a music file and see if that works? Try every possible software solution before thinking it's hardware.
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Yep. Did all of that. I even re-flashed the ROM just to make sure but still nothing. Guess I'll have for warranty.
enyaj said:
Yep. Did all of that. I even re-flashed the ROM just to make sure but still nothing. Guess I'll have for warranty.
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Just one final check - does the earphone socket work? If it does then it's obviously a speaker problem. If the earphones don't work either then it would suggest software, but I really don't see what software could cause this after a ROM flash.
Yes the speakers socket work. Calls are fine. It's just the rear speaker that is not working. I also tried plugging/unplugging the earphones coz it happened before that after removing the earphones there was no sound. But before it worked, now still nothing.
enyaj said:
Yes the speakers socket work. Calls are fine. It's just the rear speaker that is not working. I also tried plugging/unplugging the earphones coz it happened before that after removing the earphones there was no sound. But before it worked, now still nothing.
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Sounds like it's broken then mate. Sorry to say it, but I reckon you do have to get it replaced. Bad times

cell evo rom headset problems

i just flashed my HD2 to the evo rom last night and I'm experiencing problems with the headset volume being too low only during calls. anybody else experiencing the same problem? let me know if so. thanks in advance!!
all the other audio works perfectly fine, like when i play music it sounds loud and clear as with the sound alerts when they sound off
check the system volume. When you press the vol up/down you may have 1 or 2 volume bars. If you've got 2 (upper left will say system) make sure both bars are all the way up. If you've got 1 bar, ensure that one is up and then go to settings>sound & display and ensure the system volume is up along with all the other settings on that page. Hope this helps.
my system volume is all correct. i checked all that before i posted it. i guess im going to retry flashing it again but if it does the same thing im going to go with the chucky rom next... i heard a lot of good thing about it! thank for the reply tho man
rmeneses86 said:
my system volume is all correct. i checked all that before i posted it. i guess im going to retry flashing it again but if it does the same thing im going to go with the chucky rom next... i heard a lot of good thing about it! thank for the reply tho man
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I have the same problem. The system volume is up the ring volime is up before I get a call. However, when I get a call, via bluetooth or regular headset, the volume is only on the first 4 bars. I hung up on several people at first because i did not know they were on the line.
that sucks bro.. well. i guess its just a problem with the rom then! i just flashed to the chucky rom and its by far the best rom i feel so far!!! only down fall is that it doesnt have the analog clock but you can always just install it later on i guess..

[Q] Nexus 4 in-call volume problem

I am having problems with the in-call volume of my Nexus 4. Say I have it at 4/5, it will remain at this for a while, however, it does not maintain this setting. When I answer a subsequent phone call, the in-call volume will have reset itself to 2/5. It is quite annoying answering a phone call, not hearing the person on the other side and then having to increase the volume again. I actually returned my 1st Nexus 4, however, this problem is now occurring on my replacement phone as well. Would anyone have any suggestions as to what might be causing this problem before I contact Google again. I have not made any adjustments to the OS of the Nexus 4. Thanks for any help!
Jersey1 said:
I am having problems with the in-call volume of my Nexus 4. Say I have it at 4/5, it will remain at this for a while, however, it does not maintain this setting. When I answer a subsequent phone call, the in-call volume will have reset itself to 2/5. It is quite annoying answering a phone call, not hearing the person on the other side and then having to increase the volume again. I actually returned my 1st Nexus 4, however, this problem is now occurring on my replacement phone as well. Would anyone have any suggestions as to what might be causing this problem before I contact Google again. I have not made any adjustments to the OS of the Nexus 4. Thanks for any help!
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I have Volume + installed from Google Play and it increases the volume considerably from the speaker, through bluetooth and headsets. If you try it go to settings/sounds/sound effects and choose Volume + instead of Music Fx. I`am using the paid version and it works great for me.
gee2012 said:
I have Volume + installed from Google Play and it increases the volume considerably from the speaker, through bluetooth and headsets. If you try it go to settings/sounds/sound effects and choose Volume + instead of Music Fx. I`am using the paid version and it works great for me.
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Thanks for your reply. Actual loudness of the phone is not a problem, when the highest in-call volume setting is maintained. However, the phone will randomly reset itself to the 2/5 setting. Over the weekend, I give the Volume + app a try. It has an individual setting for in-call volume, however, the problem still occurs. Do you think the problem is software related and therefore potentially could be rectified by the next major update to be released? I'am worried that I may have to try and return another phone to Google!
help!
Jersey1 said:
Thanks for your reply. Actual loudness of the phone is not a problem, when the highest in-call volume setting is maintained. However, the phone will randomly reset itself to the 2/5 setting. Over the weekend, I give the Volume + app a try. It has an individual setting for in-call volume, however, the problem still occurs. Do you think the problem is software related and therefore potentially could be rectified by the next major update to be released? I'am worried that I may have to try and return another phone to Google!
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Did you ever find the solution? I just got a Nexus 4 and have the same issue. I've been searching like crazy for a solution!
changogger said:
Did you ever find the solution? I just got a Nexus 4 and have the same issue. I've been searching like crazy for a solution!
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I forgot to say that even though is the same issue, in my case is the other way around. The volume resets to 5/5 even though I change it to 2/5 during a call. The 2/5 setting seems to last only some time but surely after a few hours, when I make or receive another phone call the volume has gone up to 5/5.
I have the same issue. The volume is always to the max. During the call I lower it, because it is too loud at the maximum, but during the next call, the volume is at maximum again. I tried several applications that adjust in-call volume, but it had no effect.
nemilose said:
I have the same issue. The volume is always to the max. During the call I lower it, because it is too loud at the maximum, but during the next call, the volume is at maximum again. I tried several applications that adjust in-call volume, but it had no effect.
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I believe we might have an application installed that's resetting the volume, would you mind sharing the applications you have via private message and then we can check which we have in common and go from there? If you agree I'll send you mine as well.
After several factory resets I finally found out what was the problem. Automatic Call Recorder has an option named Maximize recording volume (or something like that). When I turned off this, the problem was solved.

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