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Speaker problem

Anyone feels that speaker is too weak and cant hear people's talking in the phone calling? I have to use handfree when doing calls. Just so annoying!
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Please download AnEQ equaliser from market. It enable you to boost +15DB of output to your speaker. Used that. Clear sound but touch bass boost will distort the speaker.
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Mine is loud enough. Haven't changed anything.
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Thanks for introducing the app to me. I really donno if that's hardware problem or not. Or maybe just the phone is too big and I don't get used to it. I used 3.5" monitor mobile before. And now the phone is bigger, when do phone calls, my holding must have to be different. The speakerpohone always cant reach my ear hole. LOL!

Works beautifully. There is another app called "Volume+" which provides more options for Headsets and Bluetooth too. It too works good but "AnEQ equaliser" is bit louder.

Is there someone who doesn't have the buzzing in the earpiece?

I requested an RMA for my device and the new received device has the same problem, the buzzing/interferences in the earpiece. I'm thinking about requesting another RMA but I want to be sure that there is someone who doesn't have this problem or I will wait until new devices without this are manufactured.

Mine doesn't buzz, and was ordered on the 27th. My hearing is good too, so I'd notice it

Like a little clear buzz? That's what I get on any call tho

Mine doesn't and i ordered it on the first release.
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cundiffr said:
Mine doesn't and i ordered it on the first release.
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Mine doesn't it sounds perfectly normal, ordered on the Nov 13th and received in second batch on the 22nd.

mine does'nt ...go for another rma

kzoodroid said:
Mine doesn't it sounds perfectly normal, ordered on the Nov 13th and received in second batch on the 22nd.
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You must try to put against your ear. It is tiny buzz only when screen on . Mine I can hear it on locked screen. But it gone if I turn off screen
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Nope. No buzz here, no matter how close I hold it to my ear.
Ordered on the 4th.

So do you normally operate your phone next to your ear when not in call?
I know some are worse than others. If it is barely inaudible I wouldn't worry about it
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Everyone realizes that as people age they lose the ability to hear certain frequencies right? So the people that cant hear it, maybe you just cant hear that frequency anymore. Hearing higher frequencies has nothing to do with "good" hearing either.
Then again, maybe they really don't have the buzzing noise. Just something to throw out there.
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elliot.newnham said:
If it is barely inaudible I wouldn't worry about it
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Mine is barely audible, but can't help believe that constant buzzing is causing battery drain. That sound energy must be powered from somewhere.
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Mines has a slight buzz when phone screen is off, on etc.Very minimal
During phone calls, I barely hear it, phone calls are clear so I'm just going to keep it the way it is. It's dealable and doesn't bother me.
Pretty sure the buzz doesn't cause a drain. I have amazing battery life as it is atm.

I had the same issue and got a RMA. My second one has the same buzzing earpiece only when I hold it to my ear in a silent room. Is this normal because I already replaced it once. I don't here anything in calls.
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Mine never had a buzzing problem. I can hear to about 14kHz

joshnichols189 said:
Everyone realizes that as people age they lose the ability to hear certain frequencies right? So the people that cant hear it, maybe you just cant hear that frequency anymore. Hearing higher frequencies has nothing to do with "good" hearing either.
Then again, maybe they really don't have the buzzing noise. Just something to throw out there.
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To clarify, I am 20 and hear high pitched noises very easily

jacklebott said:
To clarify, I am 20 and hear high pitched noises very easily
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Alright haha, was just food for thought anyways, mine buzzes as does my roommate's FWIW.
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Mine does not. If It did I would return it.
I have had multiple peeps listen to it just to ensure.

I reckon most people have it but don't hear it. Go to a dead silent room and turn your phone on, listen very carefully and there's probably a faint buzz. As you can tell, this is what I experience, but damn you'd have to be super picky to RMA for that. If you're hearing it semi-clearly in calls then that's another thing!
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letom said:
I reckon most people have it but don't hear it. Go to a dead silent room and turn your phone on, listen very carefully and there's probably a faint buzz. As you can tell, this is what I experience, but damn you'd have to be super picky to RMA for that. If you're hearing it semi-clearly in calls then that's another thing!
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Yeah that's how mine is only in a dead silent room. Seems normal unless it buzzes in calls.
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I'm on my 3rd n4 and they all had the noise. This one I have is perfect besides the noise so I'm just going to keep it.

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.

+1

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:

The most underrated feature on the Moto X

The Speaker!
I've used many smartphones in my days, but the speaker on the Moto X is by far one of the best I've ever heard. It actually has noticeable bass! And the volume is ridiculously loud. I'll even go as far as to say it bests the HTC One's dual speakers

Yea, the speaker on this phone is a beast... Way way better than my sgs3, that phones speaker doesn't even belong in the same category as the moto x.
AT&T Moto X rocking 4.4

It's definitely a good speaker. Gets loud and stays clear.
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did not know that since i always have headphones on will try it one of these days

Open up the EQ settings in Google Play Music and set the speaker EQ (not wired stereo) to Extreme Bass! It sounds best in that mode!

Fair warning guys I was playing music at full volume on my 2 day old x and the speaker blew, no sound at all. Yes its great and loud and I love it but be careful. Unfortunately I love it so much I play at full volume on my new x too
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strictlyphat said:
Fair warning guys I was playing music at full volume on my 2 day old x and the speaker blew, no sound at all. Yes its great and loud and I love it but be careful. Unfortunately I love it so much I play at full volume on my new x too
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define "blown". a blown speaker can still produce sound but sound distorted. a malfunctioning speaker may not produce sound at all. somehow i doubt the speaker inside the phone can move enough air to actually BLOW.

It definitely does not best the HTC One speakers. Not in dynamic range at least.
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Anyone else notice that if you set the phone on the counter, face up, it actually gets louder and clearer due to the curve in the back of the phone. The sound seems to ricochet off the surface the phone is sitting on...when I would set my nexus 4 on a counter it would basically mute the speaker.
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ijeff said:
It definitely does not best the HTC One speakers. Not in dynamic range at least.
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This!
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It was shot. Completely. No sound whatsoever!
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Cannot hear my own voice during calls while using earbuds

Anyone else have this issue? It is a real pain because the earbuds (original with phone) essentially turn into earPLUGS which block my ability to hear my own voice during calls. Is there an adjustment or fix for this? I CAN hear the other party, its just my own voice which is totally muted.

Buy new earbuds. Maybe the microfon is broken.
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i dont think thats it - they are basically new since phone was bought
xEmre66 said:
Buy new earbuds. Maybe the microfon is broken.
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Oh. Can the person you are talking with hear your voice?
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Yes, I just can't hear my own (like on a regular phone where you get feedback on your own voice)
xEmre66 said:
Oh. Can the person you are talking with hear your voice?
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Test these earbuds in another phone. If it doesn't work, then maybe the earbuds don't support this feature.
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