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Crackling Audio Problem

I originally had this audio problem around 3 weeks ago while playing a game so I rebooted and it was working fine again.
A few minutes ago, exactly the same problem has happened again and a reboot hasn't resolved it, this time.
Here's a recording of the audio problem I'm having - http://db.tt/aqB3EM0W
EDIT - Again, it has sorted itself out but there's still clearly an underlying problem to have caused this.
If anyone's had this problem before, could you let me know how you fixed it and roughly how much it cost (if you took it to a repair shop)?
Thanks in advance

KidCarter93 said:
I originally had this audio problem around 3 weeks ago while playing a game so I rebooted and it was working fine again.
A few minutes ago, exactly the same problem has happened again and a reboot hasn't resolved it, this time.
Here's a recording of the audio problem I'm having - http://db.tt/aqB3EM0W
EDIT - Again, it has sorted itself out but there's still clearly an underlying problem to have caused this.
If anyone's had this problem before, could you let me know how you fixed it and roughly how much it cost (if you took it to a repair shop)?
Thanks in advance
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I had the same problem.I just opened the back cover and hit the mics with my finger several times. Since than I am not facing it anymore. I'm not telling its gonna work for you but you can give it a shot.

I had this problem as well but I fixed it. I found out the culprit causing it was the ROM that I was using. So I flashed back to stock and the crackling was gone! Whew.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

I am facing crackling sound in headphone & also even in speakers , what problem will be ? Its terrible sound, cant even play any music .

KidCarter93 said:
I originally had this audio problem around 3 weeks ago while playing a game so I rebooted and it was working fine again.
A few minutes ago, exactly the same problem has happened again and a reboot hasn't resolved it, this time.
Here's a recording of the audio problem I'm having - http://db.tt/aqB3EM0W
EDIT - Again, it has sorted itself out but there's still clearly an underlying problem to have caused this.
If anyone's had this problem before, could you let me know how you fixed it and roughly how much it cost (if you took it to a repair shop)?
Thanks in advance
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Which rom/kernel are you running with it?

kilometers4 said:
Which rom/kernel are you running with it?
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Completely stock. Not even rooted. Since I edited the OP last to mention that it's fine again, it hasn't done it since but there's always a chance it could do it again.

KidCarter93 said:
Completely stock. Not even rooted. Since I edited the OP last to mention that it's fine again, it hasn't done it since but there's always a chance it could do it again.
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Maybe try rooting? Might solve the problem. I'm rooted and have never had that issue.

kilometers4 said:
Maybe try rooting? Might solve the problem. I'm rooted and have never had that issue.
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I think the problem must lie deeper than that somewhere because I stayed stock for a few months after getting it without a problem. I then decided to root + flash some ROMs, still with no problem. Then I had no problem for ages even after coming back to complete stock again.
I think I'll just have to wait and see if it does it again and then take it to a mate who'll be able to find out why it's done it and probably fix it

[Q] Samsung galaxy s4 i9505 sound problems

Hi guys i need your help because i'm a super noob,
I'm new to the samsung/android world. I've been an apple fan boy and decided to switch.
I bought a samsung galxy s4 i9505 it was on 3 UK. The phone works fine but after a few calls, I can't hear the other person and they can't hear me. When I restart the phone it works fine again and then after a while it does it again. I updated the phone and also restored it to factory settings. Do you have any idea what could be causing the problem? I will be forever grateful if you guys can help me!
Thank you all in advance.
Mike

no luck
todorovic said:
Hi guys i need your help because i'm a super noob,
I'm new to the samsung/android world. I've been an apple fan boy and decided to switch.
I bought a samsung galxy s4 i9505 it was on 3 UK. The phone works fine but after a few calls, I can't hear the other person and they can't hear me. When I restart the phone it works fine again and then after a while it does it again. I updated the phone and also restored it to factory settings. Do you have any idea what could be causing the problem? I will be forever grateful if you guys can help me!
Thank you all in advance.
Mike
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Come on guys please help me im super desperate

todorovic said:
Come on guys please help me im super desperate
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I switched from iphone 4 to S4 too. Didn't encounter such problem.
Try full wipe your phone using custom recovery, and flash latest stock rom. If problem still persist, it might be hardware problem.
I recommend this custom recovery.

lzk123 said:
I switched from iphone 4 to S4 too. Didn't encounter such problem.
Try full wipe your phone using custom recovery, and flash latest stock rom. If problem still persist, it might be hardware problem.
I recommend this custom recovery.
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I did a full flash with the latest firmware and kernel
i though about it but would the hardware issue be fixed with a reboot?

todorovic said:
I did a full flash with the latest firmware and kernel
i though about it but would the hardware issue be fixed with a reboot?
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Not full flash. What I meant was FULL WIPE. You have to flash custom recovery like the one i recommended, and clear dalvik, cache, /system, /data, /preload. This will ensure everything is cleared and that firmware you flashed will not be affected by leftovers from previous firmware.

nope
lzk123 said:
Not full flash. What I meant was FULL WIPE. You have to flash custom recovery like the one i recommended, and clear dalvik, cache, /system, /data, /preload. This will ensure everything is cleared and that firmware you flashed will not be affected by leftovers from previous firmware.
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Tried it and it does exactly the same. I make a call, and if i lock the phone straight away. there is no sound in the next call i make

dumbest fix
todorovic said:
Tried it and it does exactly the same. I make a call, and if i lock the phone straight away. there is no sound in the next call i make
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dumbest fix ever, but its been ok since Friday. Went to mobile networks, and changed network mode to WCDMA only. and Its been fine since. Thank you for your replies!!

i9505 Sound Problem
todorovic said:
dumbest fix ever, but its been ok since Friday. Went to mobile networks, and changed network mode to WCDMA only. and Its been fine since. Thank you for your replies!!
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I have the exactly same phenomena on my new Samsung S4 i9505.
Took it to the lab , and they have replaced the "Ringer" hardware , but it did not help .
I tried changing it today to WCDMA Only , but I doubt if this will help . Don't believe in miracles .
The next thing to do is a Hard Reset and install OS from scratch .
If anyone knows the solution please advise .
Tx ,
Udi

someone have solution for that issuu?
hi,
i have the same Problem.
i did hard reset, i had try to change wcdma and i had install few differents rom but still not working.
only on Cellular calls i cant hear and be heard, but in TANGO,SKYPE and VIBER i can talk.
and i dont have warranty.
someone have solution for that issuu?

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sagi1952 said:
hi,
i have the same Problem.
i did hard reset, i had try to change wcdma and i had install few differents rom but still not working.
only on Cellular calls i cant hear and be heard, but in TANGO,SKYPE and VIBER i can talk.
and i dont have warranty.
someone have solution for that issuu?
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has any1 found a fix?
Its been happening to me on the s4 active
I bought this phone unlocked in NYC, i dont live in America.
its getting worse and worse,
i make a phone call and people dont hear me, or they hear a heavy noise, and i dont hear them aswell
the guy on the store told me i had a 1 week warranty with the store and a year with Samsung.
im about to do a factory reset and hope it gets fixed.
resetting the phone used to work now it doesnt.
HELP

S4 call problem's fix
Hi guys.. I found what causes the problem, it's Viber and Tango they take over the phone calls so you have to remove them and it will work again. It's supposed to work immediately but if not restart your phone hope it helps

nanasmart said:
Hi guys.. I found what causes the problem, it's Viber and Tango they take over the phone calls so you have to remove them and it will work again. It's supposed to work immediately but if not restart your phone hope it helps
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I am experiencing the same issue, and i also doubted viber, however some friends has viber installed and arent having any problem.

todorovic said:
dumbest fix ever, but its been ok since Friday. Went to mobile networks, and changed network mode to WCDMA only. and Its been fine since. Thank you for your replies!!
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Ok i had the same issue here too. To test if it was my in call receiver i recorded my voice using the phone's voice recorder - and sure enough I could here the loud crackling noise that people on the other end claim they hear. Really strange because the call is fine if I use my (wired) headset or put the call on speakerphone.
I followed the advice on here and changed the network mode to WCDMA and all is well so far. crackling noise is gone and even the voice recorder is working fine now. I'm on Three Mobile UK (like OP). I think theres something up with the way the phones modem interacts with their signal/equipment. Hopefull thats the last I see of that issue. Fingers crossed,

I9505 Sounds fix
todorovic said:
Hi guys i need your help because i'm a super noob,
I'm new to the samsung/android world. I've been an apple fan boy and decided to switch.
I bought a samsung galxy s4 i9505 it was on 3 UK. The phone works fine but after a few calls, I can't hear the other person and they can't hear me. When I restart the phone it works fine again and then after a while it does it again. I updated the phone and also restored it to factory settings. Do you have any idea what could be causing the problem? I will be forever grateful if you guys can help me!
Thank you all in advance.
Mike
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Ok here is what worked for me to get all sounds back working on your gs4 first thing is to get hold of a stock unlocked Rom i9505XXUEMJ7 flash this in Odin 3.0.7 by putting the phone into download mode Switch phone off, HOLD DOWN HOME, POWER, VOLUME,DOWN, BUTTONS all at the same time till you see green Android open Odin up plug in cable click on PDA search for the i9505XXUAEMJ7.MD5 you downloaded it might take a few mins for Odin to find it once it has just click on START and let it do its thing DONT DISCONNECT while going through this process when its finished then like you did in Odin flash the (open recovery TWRP.tar) the same way only take like 10 sec it will reboot itself. Now after it starts up if you have a backup in ex-sdcard restore to that custom rom flash it let it boot up now your going to see in the bottom left hand corner safe mode, now try your volume keys on side of phone if you hear sounds then your good to go, now all you have to do then is reboot phone and when it comes back on everything should all be back to normal. Hope this helps

I am also facing same problem. Is it hardware problem? I am on warranty, if hardware problem it may replaced by samsung. Please advise.

I Have The Same Problem!! Cant Hear Calls!!
Was this ever solved I'm experiencing the same issue. I cant hear callers or even the ringing when calling people. The weird part is it works when hooked up to my bluetooth in my car. If I restart my phone it will work for a little while then the issue comes back. I restored to factory settings and flashed AT&T's stock firmware still no luck. Someone please help!!!

any luck?
I was in a vibercall with my friend and heard some weird sounds like the ones when u tried to connect to internet in the olden days. Since than I am unable to hear a word and the other party as well can't hear nothing on a cellular call(viber and Skype etc working fine means no hardware issue, antenna is fine as the call connects perfectly and sms sent and received promptly). I reset my phone after backing up with samsung kies which was a headache in itself. After the reset problem persists but when I changed my sim card problem was solved but that didn't last long after a few minutes the glitch was still there. So its been more than 4 days now I am using S4 Active kindly let me know if you guys found any solution or else I will just hit to the repair center.
And if any custom rom than please note its s4 active i9525.
Thanks

NO voice During call
hi guys
i have a problem with my s4 9505, i cant hear voice during network but i can hear voice on whatsapp/skype.
I have tried rebooting, even i switched to previous OS 4.4.2 , but in vain.
please suggest some solution

Sound static problems with the cyanogenmod 11

Hello all,
I have a question and if some one can help me i would be very grateful
I have the Samsung Note 3 SM-N9005, and i am using the Cyanogenmod 11 on it, but i am experiencing some sound statics that are very annoying in general. Basically when the phone uses the speakers the sound in most of the cases is awful with static distortion.
Does any one has any solution to this, or ideas how to fix it ? i tried the latest nightly builds (till 01.05.2014) and nothing helped even if in those builds it was written that they have fixed the sound static distortion.
Thanks allot for any help given!

tixoo said:
Hello all,
I have a question and if some one can help me i would be very grateful
I have the Samsung Note 3 SM-N9005, and i am using the Cyanogenmod 11 on it, but i am experiencing some sound statics that are very annoying in general. Basically when the phone uses the speakers the sound in most of the cases is awful with static distortion.
Does any one has any solution to this, or ideas how to fix it ? i tried the latest nightly builds (till 01.05.2014) and nothing helped even if in those builds it was written that they have fixed the sound static distortion.
Thanks allot for any help given!
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I have tried many versions of cm11 and have always experienced this problem with the sound.. i think we will just have to wait for a fix
Sent from my SM-N9005

celderic said:
I have tried many versions of cm11 and have always experienced this problem with the sound.. i think we will just have to wait for a fix
Sent from my SM-N9005
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Dang, i was hoping for a solution ... dony really want to go back to TW honestly, but this ia killing me from inside.
Do you think that a stable update will fix it only or a nightly can do the trick to?
Dang

It's like that in cm roms since 1800.
Try turning off all system sounds, sometimes it helps.
Sent from my N9005

tixoo said:
Dang, i was hoping for a solution ... dony really want to go back to TW honestly, but this ia killing me from inside.
Do you think that a stable update will fix it only or a nightly can do the trick to?
Dang
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Well in this cas how should my phone ring if i have them all off?)

System sounds...
Unlock sound, keyboard sound, dialpad sound, screen touch sound,...
Sent from my N9005

Dejan Sathanas said:
System sounds...
Unlock sound, keyboard sound, dialpad sound, screen touch sound,...
Sent from my N9005
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Will try, will see what happens

It works, for now at least, but it works!
I dont see what those sounds have to do with the speakers in general but ... bugs are bugs i guess.
Any ideas of when they will fix this? I actualy love these sounds
Ps: you can leave the click sounds, the problem is with the lock/unlick sound(at least for now i did not have problems, but will continue testing)

Don't ask me, because i don't know why, but it's like that and that's the way it is.
As i told you, this is a bug since forever. Don't think a proper fix is coming soon.
Sent from my N9005

Dejan Sathanas said:
Don't ask me, because i don't know why, but it's like that and that's the way it is.
As i told you, this is a bug since forever. Don't think a proper fix is coming soon.
Sent from my N9005
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Ah well, at least its better now, thank you for the help, one more bug to fix and the rom is good to work as a daily driver

Cyanogenmod 11 sound fault temporary solution??
An alternative temporary solution is to download an equalizer app. Drop all the controls down to zero and then bring them back up one by one. I had a sound issue with just one app on my Samsung galaxy ace II so this might work on your note 3. Ran the equalizer, ran the app, no more screeching or buzzing. When equalizer off, app on its own reproduces sound problems. Several equalizer apps I tried seemed to do the trick. DSP allows you to disable and enable when required. This is my first post and as a noobie I read the terms and conditions first; but I apologize if I have still not followed protocol. Hope this is still relevant.

I had that issue too. Not really sure if it has a permanent fix; it kinda came and went away on its own.

Anyone else experiencing this issue? When I'm listening to music and I get sound notification from whatsapp for example, it becomes distorted for a good five seconds atleast (the music and the notification) and maybe even longer sometimes. I'm using the latest nightly and still experiencing this issue

Flash Temasek's unofficial CM build. He builds from official CM sources and then adds some useful features. A lot of problems in regular CM are fixed in his builds, including broken sound.

microphone acting up

I recently updated my xt575 with the September security patch. Since then my microphone doesn't work only when making a phone call on speakerphone. Normal phone calls, audio and video recording, and voice commands all work just fine. I have tried booting into safe mode with no success, and then did a full factory reset and held off on downloading anything before trying again, still with no success. Is anyone else having this issue? Does anyone know of a fix or workaround for this before I try contacting Motorola? Thanks.
P.s. I am on stock ROM on Att network. I use Android pay a lot so would like to avoid rooting.

SirMiks said:
I recently updated my xt575 with the September security patch. Since then my microphone doesn't work only when making a phone call on speakerphone. Normal phone calls, audio and video recording, and voice commands all work just fine. I have tried booting into safe mode with no success, and then did a full factory reset and held off on downloading anything before trying again, still with no success. Is anyone else having this issue? Does anyone know of a fix or workaround for this before I try contacting Motorola? Thanks.
P.s. I am on stock ROM on Att network. I use Android pay a lot so would like to avoid rooting.
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Same man. It's weird too. It will fix itself after a couple days - or at least mine did
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Odd... I am on AT&T, for the moment at least, and use my speakerphone all the time, never had an issue before or after the update.
Try clearing your cache partition maybe?

Same problem
Hello. I'm trying to solve my Moto's mic for over a week now.
I was trying many ROMs, but ended up using TruePureXMM ROM along with franken kernel.
It was all working fine, except some overall phone lag and constantly trying out other kernel auditor settings...
...untill about 2 weeks ago. Phone's microUSB port got damaged, and I had to return my phone to repair service.
After I received it back, I wanted to try out some Nougat ROMs, and tried couple of them, but found out that the mic isn't working properly there.
Decided to return back to stock, using this forums tutorials, done it without any single errors or problems in the process, I did many devices roms changes before.
It didn't help at all. The receiver don't hear me at all, the only sound they can hear is when I blow into the mic's direction.
*Note that when I change to speaker mode, the receiver hear me with some breaks in between, but it's the only way to call from now on...
I'm confused now, completely no idea if it is really the OS problem, or if it's just something with the microphone itself.
Looking forward for any tips, thanks for help.

SR3TLAW said:
Same man. It's weird too. It will fix itself after a couple days - or at least mine did
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I hope so. It's been a few weeks already... If it doesn't fix itself then hopefully the nougat update will help.
Sent from my Moto X Pure using XDA Labs

acejavelin said:
Odd... I am on AT&T, for the moment at least, and use my speakerphone all the time, never had an issue before or after the update.
Try clearing your cache partition maybe?
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I have tried that too. Nothing send to help and I've been searching online for a while for a solution with no results. I don't think being Att has any relevance but figured I'd share that anyways just in case.
Sent from my Moto X Pure using XDA Labs

Also on att with September security update and speaker phone works fine.

High pitch sound coming from the earpiece

I have a OnePlus 6T with Oxygen OS 9.0.11, no root.
The phone worked perfectly until yesterday, when I was having a call and suddenly I began hearing a very unpleasant noise coming from the top speaker. Even after the call ended, I could still hear it and even at this time I do it too. It is not by any means loud, I can only hear it when my ear is really close to the speaker, typically when I would place my phone on my ear to take a call. The problem is that it is always there in the background. I must also mention that the phone didn't suffer any physical damage.
The sound itself is not a continuous beep. It interrupts at some times and it sounds like radio interferences or static, but of high pitch. Coil whine is similar to this noise too.
Now, I have tried rebooting the phone and turning wi-fi and mobile data on and off. As soon as the phone powers off, the noise disappears. But immediately after I start it, the sound begins as well, so I thought it may be a hardware issue. But then I played with the camera. When inside the camera app, if I switch to the front camera and place my ear next to the speaker: magic! The noise seems to disappear. If I exit the camera app, however, it returns.
I've already spoken with those at OP support, and after recommending a factory reset they suggested I should send it for inspection. The problem is that I need the device and can't have it away from me for a week.
What do you think? Have you ever heard of issues like this one? Should I downgrade the software to an earlier version?

I have the same problem , and a lot of users of 6t have this problem, i decided not to send it to service center and I stopped paying attention to it

lwajer said:
I have the same problem , and a lot of users of 6t have this problem, i decided not to send it to service center and I stopped paying attention to it
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How long have you been noticing it for? Did you also encounter it on earlier versions of the OS?

I don't have any issues with the earpiece. You might try to reboot your phone into the stock recovery and clean the system catch that might help!

Caltinpla said:
I don't have any issues with the earpiece. You might try to reboot your phone into the stock recovery and clean the system catch that might help!
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Tried that already... no effect . Now I've just factory reset the phone and the buzz is still there. Nothing seems to work, I guess I'll just have to get used to it.

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How long have you been noticing it for? Did you also encounter it on earlier versions of the OS?
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Since i bought the phone. I wrote about it with support of oneplus and even with the bug department but nothing in the system did not find, I was instructed to send a phone to the service but not somehow very irritating because you can not hear it when you do not have a phone very close to your ear.

unowen1 said:
Tried that already... no effect . Now I've just factory reset the phone and the buzz is still there. Nothing seems to work, I guess I'll just have to get used to it.
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It appears you have a hardware related defect phone so upgrade or downgrade your OS won't help!

Had a similar issue with a Samsung phone once. Hardware fault; warranty service was the only solution.

Caltinpla said:
It appears you have a hardware related defect phone so upgrade or downgrade your OS won't help!
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Yes, that's what I'm thinking too... Though, I don't get why it started doing it so randomly. I've used the phone just fine for one and a half months and it worked perfectly. Now, after no damage whatsoever, this noise appears... strange.

Is the problem solved? I've the same issue with my OnePlus 5T.

OP5T_25 said:
Is the problem solved? I've the same issue with my OnePlus 5T.
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No, the problem is still there. However, I can still only hear it when the camera is not active. While in the camera app the noise disappears.