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Clicking sound in ear piece speaker when on a call

I have noticed now several time when on long calls I hear a clicking sound and some times several times during the call. It almost sounds like a electrical short sound. The first time I heard it I pulled it away from my ear and wiped the phone off thinking it might have been some sweat getting in the speaker. But then it did it again.
Does anyone else have this or noticed this?

Yes, every HTC phone I have owned does this and it drives me crazy! Don't have a clue what causes it.

I've had mine over a week now and never noticed any strange sounds through the earpiece.
The speakerphone, on the other hand, is horrendous! I'm on conference calls on my phone several times a week, and the sound and clarity of the MT4G's speaker is crap. Luckily, most everything else rocks.
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I wonder if it could be a reception issue or if you are on the edges between towers? I have never had this with any other phone though.

[Q] Headset Issues

Im having erratic headset issues. when i have my headset plugged in and trying to listen to music in any music player program, my phone randomly starts making phone calls, it hangs up by itself and my phone makes all types of crazy beeping noises. also while headset plugged in it randomly opens up another music player, it will play for a few seconds then cut back on and back off and back on so ill have two different music players going at the same time. Its not the settings inside of either music player causing this! ie resume music when headset plugged in or vice versa... Does anyone have any idea why this happens. i have a lot of music on my sd card and need to get my headset working properly.

any help? bump

don't know what would cause that but maybe a hard reset will fix it?

thanks ill give it a try

I know people complaining of that too. THey plug in to listen to music and put phone in their pocket and all kinds of crazy sh*t happens. The head jack is like super loose and buggy or somethinn!

mortal300 said:
I know people complaining of that too. THey plug in to listen to music and put phone in their pocket and all kinds of crazy sh*t happens. The head jack is like super loose and buggy or somethinn!
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Did anyone talk of a fix or anything?
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I'm having the same problem. My headset doesn't respond while the phone is on, but as soon as I turn it off (standby), it starts calling the last person I called and stopping/starting music.
PS: I can't wait till this phone is unlocked so we can get some roms on it and actually use it to its potential.

Double pressing the call/play button on the headset will call the last person in your call list, so maybe that is sticking somehow. Maybe see if another stock sensation headset works.
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Lilburd said:
Double pressing the call/play button on the headset will call the last person in your call list, so maybe that is sticking somehow. Maybe see if another stock sensation headset works.
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At first I thought it was sticking, but then why would it not work when the screen is on? As soon as I turn the screen off is when it starts freaking out.

I've also just noticed that there seem to be two different headset modes; if you don't push the jack all the way in, the icon in the task bar will only show headphones and the call button will not work, but if you push it all the way in, it shows a full headset with a microphone and the call button will work. I'm wondering if maybe you're jack placed somewhere between these two points.
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Lilburd said:
I've also just noticed that there seem to be two different headset modes; if you don't push the jack all the way in, the icon in the task bar will only show headphones and the call button will not work, but if you push it all the way in, it shows a full headset with a microphone and the call button will work. I'm wondering if maybe you're jack placed somewhere between these two points.
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It's the full headset icon.
Right now I'm uninstalling apps that I've recently installed/updated. Maybe it's a compatibility problem with an app.

It seems the problem is just ****ty manufacturing. Same problem with multiple headsets. Even when screen is on. It happens when the jack is bumped/twisted/moved/breathed on too hard.

Sucks. Contact HTC and get a replacement headset.
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Fixed, kind of.
If your headset does this, try these steps to fix it:
1. Cut a small strip of clear packing tape.
2. Wrap the strip around the rubber part of the connector on the headphones. The tape should cover a few millimeters of the rubber part and extend out beyond the metal connector. It shouldn't touch the metal part, but surround it.
3. With an x-acto knife or box cutter cut the tape, leaving a couple millimeters extending out beyond the rubber part of the connector.
4. Fold the tape inward toward the metal connector. It should just reach the metal cylinder, without covering it. If it does cover it a little, that's fine. Just don't let it cover too much metal.
5. Wipe off any adhesive that may have gotten on the connector before you plug it in.
6. Plug it in, and hope for the best.
I've attached a pic of what it should look like after. Tell me if it works for you.

I had a similar issue, unplugging the replugging usually fixes it for me. Bit of a hassle, but oh well.
Sent from my HTC Sexiness.

its junk mine will display microphone when it wants rarely, always shows just headset what rubbish...For the money this **** should work...now i gotta spend more dough on a BT stereo adapter and drain my already worthless battery..three cheers

Hi there. I had the same issue with the htc headset and the one from my vibrant. Please, verify the hole in the back cover where the headset jack is supposed to be connected. Do you see a shiny bit around the circular edge (exposed aluminium)? If so, call htc so they can replace you back cover for one that doesn't have the aluminium from the back cover exposed there. When the metal from the jack gets in contact with the metal from the back cover it creates a short circuit and you get erratic behavior. A temporary fix I used was to put a small piece of tape to cover the exposed aluminium and then plugged in the jack. It worked perfectly. Hope this is helpful. Good luck, people!

tnimoruen said:
Hi there. I had the same issue with the htc headset and the one from my vibrant. Please, verify the hole in the back cover where the headset jack is supposed to be connected. Do you see a shiny bit around the circular edge (exposed aluminium)? If so, call htc so they can replace you back cover for one that doesn't have the aluminium from the back cover exposed there. When the metal from the jack gets in contact with the metal from the back cover it creates a short circuit and you get erratic behavior. A temporary fix I used was to put a small piece of tape to cover the exposed aluminium and then plugged in the jack. It worked perfectly. Hope this is helpful. Good luck, people!
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I wonder if some clear nail polish on it would solve the issue...
The tape on the connector works pretty well. It's only freaked out once since I taped it.

I was thinking of the same thing (nail polish). But don't sweat it. Call htc and ask for a replacement. It won't take you more than 15 minutes and all they ask for is the S/N. It will take only like 3 or 4 days to arrive. Btw, glad I could help

I just realized I have same issues. Though I am using iPhone headset, so can't say for sure. But it's annoying. Doublepress = next track + dial last called number

Loud speaker problem ??? clicking noise ??

Hello
I have just notiched that when im holding the loudspeaker up to my ear i can hear a clicking noise not very loud I can only hear it when holding it against my ear...
have somebody notiched that ??
I am on Android Revolution HD rom 3.6.2 I have also tried 4.1.3 and it makes the same clicking sound
I am on Radio
Radio_10.58.9035.00U_10.15.9035.02_2
Does this mean anything ??
hope anybody can help.. thanks

maybe the phone rubs against your ear produces those clicking sounds...

jjdoctor said:
maybe the phone rubs against your ear produces those clicking sounds...
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NO.........

I just started having this same problem. Just rooted my phone and installed Android Revolution HD 6.5.2 XE. I have the Regular Sensation 4G. It worked great for a couple days, now anything that normally plays through the device speaker just makes a very very quiet ticking noise. You have to hold your ear almost to the phone to hear it. Headphones and earpiece work fine. I tried flashing the non XE rom, but got the same issue. I read through 8 pages of searches and didn't find any resolution, just a few other people that had what sounded like the same issue. Has anybody fixed this without replacing the phone?

stampern22 said:
I just started having this same problem. Just rooted my phone and installed Android Revolution HD 6.5.2 XE. I have the Regular Sensation 4G. It worked great for a couple days, now anything that normally plays through the device speaker just makes a very very quiet ticking noise. You have to hold your ear almost to the phone to hear it. Headphones and earpiece work fine. I tried flashing the non XE rom, but got the same issue. I read through 8 pages of searches and didn't find any resolution, just a few other people that had what sounded like the same issue. Has anybody fixed this without replacing the phone?
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I have JUST got the exact same problem, in-call (front) speaker works, but if I switch to loudspeaker during call it goes silent, save for sticking your ear to the phone in which case you can hear that the rear speaker is making a constant clicking/oscillating type sound, albeit very quiet. This issue I initially presumed to be ROM related, but the issue persists across the board, AOSP, Stock, all ROMs. Thus I have also just ordered a replacememt speaker and will post the results.

I have the exact same problem with mine s4 active
Bouchang said:
I have JUST got the exact same problem, in-call (front) speaker works, but if I switch to loudspeaker during call it goes silent, save for sticking your ear to the phone in which case you can hear that the rear speaker is making a constant clicking/oscillating type sound, albeit very quiet. This issue I initially presumed to be ROM related, but the issue persists across the board, AOSP, Stock, all ROMs. Thus I have also just ordered a replacememt speaker and will post the results.
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disassemble phone and make sure the speaker is seated correctly, if it's seated correctly then you might have a duff speaker, alternatively try a bog standard rom aka default one, and see if it works

bluefender said:
disassemble phone and make sure the speaker is seated correctly, if it's seated correctly then you might have a duff speaker, alternatively try a bog standard rom aka default one, and see if it works
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[UPDATE] New speaker arrived, took everything apart, swapped speakers, rebuilt, booted up, pressed the volume up button- 'no sound'! Pressed the volume up button with ear to the loudspeaker and there it is again- quiet clicking sound, best way I can describe it is that it sounds like a mini tazer! Took everything apart again, checked connections over and over (bearing in mind the loudspeaker just has two pins that rest directly on to the circuit board itself- I.e not hard to check), rebuilt, rebooted, same problem! Did a nandroid of my current and flashed a stock ROM,,, SAME PROBLEM!
Either the replacement speaker is also duff, or I am seriously missing something. :banghead:
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there are two speakers in the sensation as far as im aware, also have you tried another rom aka viper or revolution etc

Bouchang said:
in-call (front) speaker works, but if I switch to loudspeaker during call it goes silent, save for sticking your ear to the phone in which case you can hear that the REAR speaker is making a constant clicking/oscillating type sound, albeit very quiet. This issue I initially presumed to be ROM related, but the issue persists across the board, AOSP, Stock, ALL ROMs.
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I'm stumped, love my old Sensation too so I'm relying solely on vibration to no miss calls. As I said, across the board..
I had Sultan's CM11 but had bugs so i reverted back to my nandroid of Albinoman's CM10.3, which is when it happened! Which made me think it was software related, but I've tried all ROM bases since to rule out all variables and it persists. Switching the loudspeaker and still there, checking the motherboard and all other connections and nothing makes a difference. Possibly the new speaker is also a duff?
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did you do a full wipe, i would try going back to the basic ruu rom that came with the phone before giving up, although you will lose root, woth a try
as you could root again, have a go

bluefender said:
did you do a full wipe, i would try going back to the basic ruu rom that came with the phone before giving up, although you will lose root, woth a try
as you could root again, have a go
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I Always do a full wipe when I flash any ROM. I backup all apps and data with Titanium, then enter 4EXT to make a nandroid of current ROM, then do a full wipe- system, cache, Dalvik, before I try a new ROM, time consuming I know but that's probably one of those OCD'esque things I do. And I've taken similar consideration in trying to rule out what this could be. I'll try one more time your suggestion!
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One X no microphone

I recently cracked the screen on my AT&T One X. All phone functions were working fine afterwards. I replaced the screen with the LCD/front housing from eTradeSupply.com. After reassembly, everything works EXCEPT the microphone!
I took the phone apart a few times to make sure I had all the wires connected. I inspected the microphone/nav light flex and it appears to be fine (visually). I know the phone has two microphones, one at the bottom and one near the power button. I don't believe either mic is working, since:
1. I am unable to record sound in voice recorder.
2. I am unable to record sound on either channel in video camera.
3. During calls, people can't hear me in normal or speakerphone mode.
I can pair a Bluetooth headset and make calls that way, but I'd prefer to make calls normally.
Does anybody have any suggestions? I have ordered a replacement microphone/nav light flex just in case, but I'm not sure it will fix the problem as both microphones seem to be affected...
Thanks in advance,
Phil

Did you figure this out? I also ordered a screen from the same place and both microphones stopped working. Odd.
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Sound issues with speaker and ear piece

Hi all. So, I had previously fixed a few LG G2 phones (sold at a profit too - didn't like all the bloat and PITA to root) and thought to use the money to upgrade to a Nexus 5. Found a great deal on eBay for a working, perfect condition one, with the one exception that the ear piece wasn't working. Bluetooth and speakerphone works fine along with everything else.
I figured no big deal, it's a $3-$7 part and the tear down makes it out to be a pretty easy swap. So I got the phone and ordered the part. While waiting for the part I used Bluetooth headset for calls, or the speakerphone, both work fine. I tried some old Samsung (from my old Galaxy Nexus) headphones with mic and those worked fine too. Tried a pair of Sony headphones, works.
Here's the issue, so I got the part swapped. Still no sound. Oddly enough, the speaker doesn't work either now, sort of. So the ear piece is completely dead with the new or original part in it. I don't remember, though I think I can recall that the speaker worked for media (songs, games, videos, Netflix, etc.) but the speaker works for phone calls and notification sounds.
Strange right? Anyone else run into this issue or have a fix or idea?

Sorry but I have to...did you turn up the volume? Remember there are separate volume sliders in different places.
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MrObvious said:
Sorry but I have to...did you turn up the volume? Remember there are separate volume sliders in different places.
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Ah yes, forgot to include. I have all the volumes (software) up. I've checked multiple programs (see some results below), I have flashed factory 4.4.4, 5.0 and 5.0.1 and even Paranoid's ROM onto this phone, nothing changes which leads me to believe its a hardware issue, but I have changed out the earpiece with a brand new OEM one. Cache wiped, data and Davlik wiped, factory reset over and over. I have rebooted the phone countless times, I have inserted headphones over and over. I swear that the speakerphone did work before, but I cannot remember if it ever did for media since I rarely use that feature (headphones and Bluetooth are my key). So if it did, I have no idea when/what changed before it worked to when it didn't.
It has not been dropped or submerged in any liquid, I take good care of my phones. Yes, they go in my pants pocket for travel, but sit on my desk when I'm not outside. I don't sweat so much walking around the city that I get moisture to the phone that way, never had before in the years that I do this. Nothing has dropped on it, dropped near it or had electromagnetic shock (I've worked in enterprise server environments for 20+ years, so I know how to handle electronic equipment to make repairs). Details:
I CAN hear the alarm, ring tones, notifications and touch sounds through the bottom speaker. I CAN also hear the receiver of phone calls through the speaker if I use speakerphone when on a call.
I CANNOT hear media through the bottom speaker, like games, (Plants vs Zombies 2, Angry Birds, PBA Bowling - yes boring choices) or music (Google Play, Slacker or Pandora) or videos (Netflix, YouTube, my own on MX player). I've tried the app to make the earpiece on for this to make it "stereo" to no avail. Basically, it would seem anything that has "stereo" output doesn't work while "mono" sounds do.
I CANNOT hear anything through the earpiece at all, nothing, nada, zero.
I CAN hear through the earphone plug and I I CAN hear via Bluetooth. This goes for ALL SOUNDS.
Hope that covers everything. Anyone want to buy a Nexus 5 32GB in black with these problems?