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Hi All,
I just received my nexus a few days ago and although I don't seem to have any of the problems that other users of this forum have mentioned (yellow ting, earpiece buzz when on call), I do have this other really minor issue. There seems to be a really minor "pop/buzz" coming from either the earpiece of the back speaker (its too soft can't tell which one) when press virtual buttons on the phone. It doesn't happen every time, only seldomly and can only be heard in a quiet room. I am quite happy with my nexus but I was just wondering if others are experiencing this as well. This is probably due to bad shielding of the wires and catches interferences with other electronics?
mgkrp said:
Hi All,
I just received my nexus a few days ago and although I don't seem to have any of the problems that other users of this forum have mentioned (yellow ting, earpiece buzz when on call), I do have this other really minor issue. There seems to be a really minor "pop/buzz" coming from either the earpiece of the back speaker (its too soft can't tell which one) when press virtual buttons on the phone. It doesn't happen every time, only seldomly and can only be heard in a quiet room. I am quite happy with my nexus but I was just wondering if others are experiencing this as well. This is probably due to bad shielding of the wires and catches interferences with other electronics?
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I think thats a common bug, I wouldnt be too worried about it. If you are feeling lucky you could try for an RMA but unless its super loud or is having some negative effect on your battery I would just leave it be.
I have the same issue
mgkrp said:
Hi All,
I just received my nexus a few days ago and although I don't seem to have any of the problems that other users of this forum have mentioned (yellow ting, earpiece buzz when on call), I do have this other really minor issue. There seems to be a really minor "pop/buzz" coming from either the earpiece of the back speaker (its too soft can't tell which one) when press virtual buttons on the phone. It doesn't happen every time, only seldomly and can only be heard in a quiet room. I am quite happy with my nexus but I was just wondering if others are experiencing this as well. This is probably due to bad shielding of the wires and catches interferences with other electronics?
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I have the same problem! I get that "pop" noise occasionally, even when my phone is muted.
It's like the sound a speaker makes when you disconnect it from its source.
I haven't paid much attention to this minor problem because it doesn't interfere with my usage of the phone, and everything else about the speaker works just fine. I wouldn't worry about it.
Same thing happens to me. But its not a problem really because it only happens once every 100 press.
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Hi guys,
I am now on my 6th Galaxy S5 due to various sensor/build quality issues. Finally I got a handset working fine, however it seems there may still be a problem.
I do not want to exchange it again if it is a product 'characteristic' if you like, and was wondering if you guys can help.
At full volume you can sometimes here a bit of distortion/crackling from the ear piece speaker (NOT the loud speaker at the back of the phone).
I don't have anything to compare it with and my Galaxy S4 doesn't do this (only ever so slightly, if anything).
If I reduce the volume it is greatly reduced but is still present.
Does anyone else have this. Can they test theres at full volume and test it out for me please?
TIA
I just tried it during a phone call and my phone does not have any distortion.
It could perhaps also be caused by a low signal producing white noise, just something for you to take into consideration.
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declan8888 said:
I just tried it during a phone call and my phone does not have any distortion.
It could perhaps also be caused by a low signal producing white noise, just something for you to take into consideration.
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Thanks, it seems to be on all calls - even pre-recorded messages like when you dial 150 on EE.
Its kind of like the speaker is rattling at certain pitches of the voice on the other end. I've compared it with the S4 and the S4 is crisp with the same. However the volume is less on the S4 than the S5 too (when set at full volume on both phones).
Hi, this will seem dumb, but try to put your mouth on the ear speaker and blow in it and suck out.
This will move the speaker cone and chances are it will put it back in place.
Good luck. It worked for me.
Wholy Shi7 this worked!!!!!!!
Hi there!
My Galaxy Note 4 has quite perceptible hissing / white noise coming out from loudspeaker when something is playing, even if sound level is set to 0.
Has anyone else this problem? Should I ask for repair/replacement? or there is hope that Lollipop update will fix it?
youtube.com/watch?v=bkCsqFlEUuA
Thanks!
I can hear a similar sound on my note 4, but I wouldn't call it terrible.
the noise a Samsung 2A charger makes is far worse.
I have good ears, but I can't hear the sound unless I put the back of my phone to my ear.
thedicemaster said:
I can hear a similar sound on my note 4, but I wouldn't call it terrible.
the noise a Samsung 2A charger makes is far worse.
I have good ears, but I can't hear the sound unless I put the back of my phone to my ear.
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My Note 4 and my friend's Note 4 does same but, doesn't bother me at all.
Tried now my old phones: S2, S3, S4 and they all do some similar noises.
Hi guys, thanks for replied! Note 4 belongs to my wife, she complained me about this. And in fact this hissing is recognizable from 20-30 cm in quiet room. For comparison my Note 3 has almost no sound at all even if you put your ear next to the loudspeaker. So it looks like common deffect for Note 4... this is bad because I spend so much time convincing my wife to switch from iPhone
d.jurin said:
Hi guys, thanks for replied! Note 4 belongs to my wife, she complained me about this. And in fact this hissing is recognizable from 20-30 cm in quiet room. For comparison my Note 3 has almost no sound at all even if you put your ear next to the loudspeaker. So it looks like common deffect for Note 4... this is bad because I spend so much time convincing my wife to switch from iPhone
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Well it's not really a defect, you can hear it only when you listen to something and you put the sound to 0 or after you press on a something, but it's switching off shortly after the playback of the sound (when you click on an icon or key).
It's just the sound the speaker makes when is on, but when you turn up the volume even a little from 0 you will not hear it anymore.
Dean-xXx said:
Well it's not really a defect, you can hear it only when you listen to something and you put the sound to 0 or after you press on a something, but it's switching off shortly after the playback of the sound (when you click on an icon or key).
It's just the sound the speaker makes when is on, but when you turn up the volume even a little from 0 you will not hear it anymore.
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Actually it is not a case with my wife's Note 4. When we set the sound level to 1, hissing changes the pattern, but is still there and almost the same loud this "imperfection" is defect for me, it is like famous hissing in the headphones, it impairs the perception of the sound content. There is no excuses to have it in the modern devices. It is minus to Galaxy Note 4. If I would review this phone I would definitely pay attention to it.
What do you think is is hardware or software issue?
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Actually it is not a case with my wife's Note 4. When we set the sound level to 1, hissing changes the pattern, but is still there and almost the same loud this "imperfection" is defect for me, it is like famous hissing in the headphones, it impairs the perception of the sound content. There is no excuses to have it in the modern devices. It is minus to Galaxy Note 4. If I would review this phone I would definitely pay attention to it.
What do you think is is hardware or software issue?
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I guess it's hardware, probably the speakers they used on the Note 4 just makes that noise I tried 2x Note 4 and the noise is identical.
Dean-xXx said:
I guess it's hardware, probably the speakers they used on the Note 4 just makes that noise I tried 2x Note 4 and the noise is identical.
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Well, if this is hardware problem then it is not fixable. This is bad. Nevertheless thanks for reply! Actually I have one more question, do you have this kind of hissing / white noise when you record video? Because I have, every time I film something on Note 4 even in an absolutely quite room I always have strong background hissing / white noise! Do you have it?
I have a galaxy note 4 and listened to all my music on this phone via leads and BT. I can confirm there is now an issue with this sound which in my case has come about only recently when I upgraded to Lollipop. Until then the sound was fantastic - now it has a kind of whirring background noise which starts when any playback is started and stops a couple of seconds after stopping. This noise was definitely not apparent before. I still have my old galaxy S3 which I have compared this with - the old S3 does have a very low continual hiss but this is constant and also inaudible when playing music at any volume. The Note 4 used to be like this but is now appalling and I cannot listen to it!
OP - Can I confirm you are running Lollipop Android?
Dropped phone, solved problem!
Horrible hissing sound! Unbearable especially when ran through an amplified system like car audio. I have tried multiple headphones and sound systems, I even swapped the device at my carrier and sent it to Samsung TWICE! Samsung swapped components to no avail both times. Also broke and fixed my s-pen on a random side note lol.
All of that aside I fixed problem! DO NOT TRY THIS SOLUTION!!!
After simply just living with the hissing problem for a few months to the point where I just pulled an old HTC Ruby out of storage to use as my all around MP3 player I accidentally fixed the problem.
SOLUTION: I dropped my phone flat on its back from standing texting position onto a hard laminate floor that covers a concrete foundation and it works perfactly now lol! Case: UAG.
That having been said it looks like a confirmed hardware problem and does not sound like a permanent fix... :crying:
Hello, I recently bought the Note 4 snapdragon variant (910F) and the rear speaker had a terrible hissing and static pop after audio being played. I returned the phone because of it, it was unacceptable. I really liked the phone so I heard that the Exynos variant has a different sound DAC.
Can some Exynos variant owner check for me if the speaker is hissing too? Like lock your phone (it should make a lock sound) then immediately put the rear speaker right next to your ear and listen if you can hear some static noise and then "click".
Thank you!
ongbac said:
Hello, I recently bought the Note 4 snapdragon variant (910F) and the rear speaker had a terrible hissing and static pop after audio being played. I returned the phone because of it, it was unacceptable. I really liked the phone so I heard that the Exynos variant has a different sound DAC.
Can some Exynos variant owner check for me if the speaker is hissing too? Like lock your phone (it should make a lock sound) then immediately put the rear speaker right next to your ear and listen if you can hear some static noise and then "click".
Thank you!
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No one with exynos version can check this for me? :/ Please!
ongbac said:
No one with exynos version can check this for me? :/ Please!
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I have the exynos variant of the samsung A5 2016 and after updating to marshmallow or rooting it(somewhere between those two processes) I noticed my phone made this static noise when I turn off the screen.
While in a call and my screen is off I hear the noise again
Also when I plug my earphones and I pause the music the sound is still there.
But when I turn the screen on the sound stops...
Don't know the reason for this and I hope it can be fixed somehow.
PS. sorry for bad english
Been using my phone for a bit over a day now and I noticed that the bottom speaker has a slight rattling noise to it, especially at full blast. It's almost as if the speaker is too loud for its own good. It is really noticeable with higher-pitched tunes, such as the one from the following link:
https://youtu.be/GYtck_85rJQ
Can anyone test this out and confirm?
Volume-wise, they seem to be pretty even. However, as someone who listens to music a lot, I know this is going to drive me crazy.
By the way, this issue is obviously not present when connected to a headphone or via Bluetooth. So its definitely the speaker itself.
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akarol said:
Been using my phone for a bit over a day now and I noticed that the bottom speaker has a slight rattling noise to it, especially at full blast. It's almost as if the speaker is too loud for its own good. It is really noticeable with higher-pitched tunes, such as the one from the following link:
https://youtu.be/GYtck_85rJQ
Can anyone test this out and confirm?
Volume-wise, they seem to be pretty even. However, as someone who listens to music a lot, I know this is going to drive me crazy.
By the way, this issue is obviously not present when connected to a headphone or via Bluetooth. So its definitely the speaker itself.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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My phone has a rattle on the top speaker. I received a new device from Google which had a jaundice yellow screen but no rattle. I sent back the device with the bad screen and will request another RMA for the original device.
I read this & gave mine a good shake. I'm good but I'm glad you posted to look out for it.
Just tested on 2 phones, both seem fine.
madmuthertrucker said:
I read this & gave mine a good shake. I'm good but I'm glad you posted to look out for it.
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I'm pretty sure he means the noise the speaker makes while playing music, not a physical rattle from shaking the device.
Yes. It's more like a buzzing sound when something high pitched is playing. As if the speaker can't handle the loud volume.
Oh I see. Ok I tested the video and mine is fine. The speakers don't sound over driven.
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akarol said:
Been using my phone for a bit over a day now and I noticed that the bottom speaker has a slight rattling noise to it, especially at full blast. It's almost as if the speaker is too loud for its own good. It is really noticeable with higher-pitched tunes, such as the one from the following link:
https://youtu.be/GYtck_85rJQ
Can anyone test this out and confirm?
Volume-wise, they seem to be pretty even. However, as someone who listens to music a lot, I know this is going to drive me crazy.
By the way, this issue is obviously not present when connected to a headphone or via Bluetooth. So its definitely the speaker itself.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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@akarol, what's the manufacturing date of your 6P? To see your manufacturing date, boot into the bootloader and select "Barcode". One of the barcodes should have a date, mine was October 31st. I'm curious to see if the speaker rattle issue is particular to some 6Ps manufactured on certain dates. I'm pretty sure I experienced some slight rattling on my bottom speaker while playing the music rhythm game Deemo. It doesn't really bother me that much though, and it would be too much of a hassle for my parents if I were to RMA the device, especially so soon after I just got it.
Got mine 2 weeks ago from Best Buy Canada, but didn't notice that issue at first. I suspect that this may be amplified by time, or maybe I just didn't pay attention at firt. I did what you said to see the manufacturing date and mine is October 24th. Maybe this is specific to early production devices. I am gonna exchange it in store today and see if the new one is fine.
Can anyone with this issue confirm if the new one is fine or the same?
Thanks.
I think it's present on all devices and those who say aren't there just don't have the ears for it. I'm on my 3rd RMA and it's still there. All 3! I'll probably just keep the original device.
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akarol said:
I think it's present on all devices and those who say aren't there just don't have the ears for it. I'm on my 3rd RMA and it's still there. All 3! I'll probably just keep the original device.
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The video you posted doesn't cause it for me. However, the launch screen of clash of clans does. Ah well.
About 3 days ago I started noticing this issue on mine. Mainly, when I was receiving a text, the tone sounded really over-driven for the speaker.
Then I was watching a YouTube video today, and I noticed it a lot. I honestly think it's the speaker itself slightly rattling with high pitched noises.
Kind of disappointed in this. I don't feel like sending it back, but it's sad. Maybe a kernel with a good amount of audio control can solve this. Maybe if I could tune down the highs a bit.
I don't have Nexus Protect or anything, but I know the device is still covered under warranty. Is this something that could easily be claimed under warranty, or probably not?
I honestly think it's a design that flaw. I have it in all 3 of my speakers. All 3 of them it's with the bottom speaker. I don't think RMAing or sending it in would solve anything. Maybe some time after when it's been addressed. I'll learn to live with this knowing that I don't usually keep these things past a year anyways.
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My current issue is with the top speaker, instead of the bottom. And my top speaker is getting progressively worse. It's a very annoying buzzing/high pitched static noise that comes with almost any sound. Notifications, alarms, phone ringer, YouTube videos, etc. Its getting worse, and so I submitted an RMA and have a replacement coming out.
Since you say yours is with the bottom, and mine is strictly with the top, it sounds interesting.
Mine is almost bad enough though that you wouldn't want to live with it. I'll try and get a recording of it.
anyone have any updates on this? I just got mine nexus 6p about 2 weeks ago and it's been driving me nuts. The top speaker has a buzzing sound when playing certain videos, songs or notification tones. One specifically is the "Tethys" notification tone that causes the buzzing pretty badly. I have tried viper4android and tried every configuration possible and it still has the buzzing. Has anyone managed to get a device that does not have this issue?
I've got this similar problem too, with my top speaker. Testing my speakers with this video: https://youtu.be/qNf9nzvnd1k?t=54s top one starts buzzing at approximately 250 Hz, even on half of the volume. Bottom speaker is crystal clear (maybe with exception of 100% volume, but I'm ok with this). After reading this thread's posts I'm not sure if I should send it back on warranty, especially that my N6P is free of any other flaws.
Interesting: bootloader barcode screen shows 12-10-2015 - that's quite old unit, considering the fact that I bought it in the middle of January...
Honestly, I went through 3 and they all had some rattling. Over the months, I haven't noticed it anymore. Either I forgot about it, or it actually improved. As long as the volume is even on both, I wouldn't risk getting a worse device.
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I have the exact same problem with top speaker buzz, really noticeable with the tethys notification sound and in youtube videos with deeper sounds. I have tried RMA'ing twice, the first one the speakers were perfect but had a screen problem so I sent it back and kept my original, and the second had the exact same speaker problem so I kept the original again. I am very frustrated with this. A question I have though is when I just leave my finger on the left corner of the speaker that buzzes, it stops buzzing. Has anyone tried any home repairs? What if we were to put a drop of super glue in the left corner of the speaker? is that likely to fix the problem? I appreciate the help guys.
nicemsp said:
I have the exact same problem with top speaker buzz, really noticeable with the tethys notification sound and in youtube videos with deeper sounds. I have tried RMA'ing twice, the first one the speakers were perfect but had a screen problem so I sent it back and kept my original, and the second had the exact same speaker problem so I kept the original again. I am very frustrated with this. A question I have though is when I just leave my finger on the left corner of the speaker that buzzes, it stops buzzing. Has anyone tried any home repairs? What if we were to put a drop of super glue in the left corner of the speaker? is that likely to fix the problem? I appreciate the help guys.
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What do you mean by screen problem?
Rasool-Hamilton said:
What do you mean by screen problem?
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Are you serious?
Hi guys
I am back to this forum after so many years. I am having this issue with international version of S7 edge. The problem is even though this is my second unit (I replaced the first one for the same reason) the ear speaker has slight distortion and it sounds like the speaker is blown slightly especially with very limited frequencies.
Please advise is this normal? Any solutions.
Thanks.
Saaduk said:
Hi guys
I am back to this forum after so many years. I am having this issue with international version of S7 edge. The problem is even though this is my second unit (I replaced the first one for the same reason) the ear speaker has slight distortion and it sounds like the speaker is blown slightly especially with very limited frequencies.
Please advise is this normal? Any solutions.
Thanks.
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Probably normal due to waterproofing the speaker.
International S7 edge forums are over here though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge
They may have a better answer.
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Thanks. Speaker sounds ok on all three frequencies.
The problem is only there when I am talking to someone via gsm network. Not on viber or listening to music. Please note that I have used same gsm network number on other phone and it works well.
Frequencies while testing
Could be a compression issue, maybe turn off HD voice of whatever is similar on the international version. This is the Verizon S7 edge forums so we will only be of limited assistance since you have a different version of the phone.
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_Dennis_ said:
Probably normal due to waterproofing the speaker.
International S7 edge forums are over here though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge
They may have a better answer.
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The speaker is made water-resistant by a mesh screen that utilizes the surface tension of water to keep it out but allows soundwaves through. It shouldn't be causing distortion unless something got trapped between the speaker and mesh during assembly.
I've been using my speaker on my phone for a while since I got my phone. Everything on mine sounds perfectly clear to me so far.
Saaduk said:
Thanks. Speaker sounds ok on all three frequencies.
The problem is only there when I am talking to someone via gsm network. Not on viber or listening to music. Please note that I have used same gsm network number on other phone and it works well.
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+1 same issue to me