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Are both speakers at the bottom of the g2x supposed to have music coming out of them? On mine it only comes out of the right one.
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One is a microphone and one is a speaker.
Pro Tip: If you hold the phone upside down then the speaker will be at the top. This provides a more uplifting sound and also boosts the high notes somewhat.
It does take a little getting used to the inverted image on the screen but eventually the brain adjusts... then it just looks like everyone else's phone is upside down.
Spyvie said:
Pro Tip: If you hold the phone upside down then the speaker will be at the top. This provides a more uplifting sound and also boosts the high notes somewhat.
It does take a little getting used to the inverted image on the screen but eventually the brain adjusts... then it just looks like everyone else's phone is upside down.
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That's kind of backwards thinking isn't it?
@spyvie...nice...lol
Can you please post an idiot proof, how to thread on how to prooperly listen to music. Lol It has never bothered me.
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I'm pretty sure only one of them is a speaker ...
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This is so weird. I just got my G2x today, I thought there was something wrong with it. And i come in "G2x General" and it's the first post on the page.
One mic and one speaker. Here is the illustration from the owner's manual.
A simple search would have found you the answer as this has been discussed many times already.
jboxer said:
One mic and one speaker. Here is the illustration from the owner's manual.
A simple search would have found you the answer as this has been discussed many times already.
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And leaving this thread with one question that has already been answered alone would have made good sense.
A reply that is both condescending and late serves no purpose.
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Pro Tip: If you hold the phone upside down then the speaker will be at the top. This provides a more uplifting sound and also boosts the high notes somewhat.
It does take a little getting used to the inverted image on the screen but eventually the brain adjusts... then it just looks like everyone else's phone is upside down.
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Well, you can just enable 360 degree rotation in CM7
Nice to see a picture. I thought we have surround sound with 2 speakers.
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What is this little hole on the back of our phones? 0.o
Quit boosting thread count. Seriously you already posted on this forum about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339315
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Quit boosting thread count. Seriously you already posted on this forum about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339315
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Calm down bro! the guy did not respond to that post which I replied to days ago until after I made this thread. I honestly don't care about thread count so stop saying that I am boosting it.
all the veterans are always so fiesty. You are mixed with the masses now, it's gonna happen, just get used to it. I did. Dont let the new account fool you, I lost access to my old email and had to make a new one... time for change!
On to the actual topic. I am curious about this as well... I plan on taking the phone apart soon so it would be nice to know what to expect...
It's the mic for the camcorder.
raduque said:
It's the mic for the camcorder.
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thanks for responding with an answer! greatly appreciated
Im sure you are wrong about it being a Mic for the camcorder, it is most likely for noise cancellation
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leoilios said:
Im sure you are wrong about it being a Mic for the camcorder, it is most likely for noise cancellation
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Well, if I'm wrong, why does the recorded audio sound exactly the same if I completely cover the mic on the bottom edge of the phone (the one used for voice calls)?
Edit: I'm sure it's used for noise cancellation too, if that even works - but generally, it doesn't, cause every time I use the phone in a noisy area, the person on the other end can hear everything.
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Well, if I'm wrong, why does the recorded audio sound exactly the same if I completely cover the mic on the bottom edge of the phone (the one used for voice calls)?
Edit: I'm sure it's used for noise cancellation too, if that even works - but generally, it doesn't, cause every time I use the phone in a noisy area, the person on the other end can hear everything.
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what your saying all the noise cancellation is true however I thought that I remember that if I covered up the mic on the bottom that it did make the video sound quiet, maybe I'm actually wrong
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Could it do both? HTC are smrt...
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Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has found any solution to overcome the CM7/MIUI low microphone gain issue during voice calls?
The other party on the line barely can hear me during voice calls.
Have searched a lot and haven't found any fix except for the hit mute/unmute during call to temporary (only applies to that call) fix the problem.
Is there any other solution, like replacing system audio driver files from stock/other ROM to fix the low microphone gain issue permanently (well, at least till the next flashing)?
Never had any issue on stock Froyo or Gingerbread. However, not intent to return to stock due to this issue.
I'm on the July 15 baseband with Wind mobile in Canada. Currently using MIUI 2.3.2 with Faux123 048 kernel. Tried stock CM7, Trinity kernels, no go.
My wife has the same phone/system, however she is still on the June baseband. Same low Mic issue applies to hers as well.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
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I tried GetRIL from the market. Others says it helps. I havent tested enough to tell.
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I tried GetRIL from the market. Others says it helps. I havent tested enough to tell.
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Thanks, using GetRIL with the recommended, matching v21e RIL on July 15 baseband on mine. Problem still present. :-(
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I would love for something as well, this issue seems to be out there for some others phones as well on CM7, i believe their intentions were to reduce background noise. Either way, if anyone steps in that'd be great. I have searched through build props, and system folders looking for anything that says "mic" I got nothing lol. If anyone has any thing they think I should search through I have time today so give me any ideas.
mt3g said:
I would love for something as well, this issue seems to be out there for some others phones as well on CM7, i believe their intentions were to reduce background noise. Either way, if anyone steps in that'd be great. I have searched through build props, and system folders looking for anything that says "mic" I got nothing lol. If anyone has any thing they think I should search through I have time today so give me any ideas.
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Couldn't agree more! I found as well that it has something to do with CM7's reduced microphone gain values to prevent voice distortion. Read about library file libaudio.so might as well "involved".
It is not that significant, however I'm using the phone frequently for voice calls and always mute/unmute is a little annoying.
I customized, fine tuned everything else to my needs and if this thing would finally get sorted as well i could lay back and fully enjoy my device (kidding, still would messing around with flashing around).
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Exactly my thoughts, that's my only true complaint about CM7. People don't seem to realize it though I don't know if they are the type that always talk loud or what lol... but I definitely noticed and know its true cause I restored my 2.2 left my self a voicemail & recorded with voice record... and then went CM7 and left a voicemail and voice recording and it was crazy different playing through speakers and through earpiece. So I don't know what else to do....
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yup, I tried GetRIL and tried all the different RILs (rebooting after installing each) and no difference. It's definitely something in the CM code. Somehow it doesnt react well with this phone's mic setup.
hope it gets fixed cause i'm never going back to stock.... soooo slow
atb1183 said:
yup, I tried GetRIL and tried all the different RILs (rebooting after installing each) and no difference. It's definitely something in the CM code. Somehow it doesnt react well with this phone's mic setup.
hope it gets fixed cause i'm never going back to stock.... soooo slow
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I went back to a 2.3.3 rom and I don't feel the difference in speed or anything just very less customization capabilities... but mic better friends and family tell me stop yelling now cause I got so used to talking loud lol.
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mt3g said:
I went back to a 2.3.3 rom and I don't feel the difference in speed or anything just very less customization capabilities... but mic better friends and family tell me stop yelling now cause I got so used to talking loud lol.
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Might give it a shot restoring my stock backup on the weekend as well.
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mt3g said:
Exactly my thoughts, that's my only true complaint about CM7. People don't seem to realize it though I don't know if they are the type that always talk loud or what lol... but I definitely noticed and know its true cause I restored my 2.2 left my self a voicemail & recorded with voice record... and then went CM7 and left a voicemail and voice recording and it was crazy different playing through speakers and through earpiece. So I don't know what else to do....
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Hi mt3g,
Read that you're using ICS. Just wondering if you feel any improvement mic/voice-wise compared to CM7? If so, which kernel are you using it with?
Thanks in advance for your input!
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DupleX01 said:
Hi mt3g,
Read that you're using ICS. Just wondering if you feel any improvement mic/voice-wise compared to CM7? If so, which kernel are you using it with?
Thanks in advance for your input!
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i'm on Owain's latest with Harsh's built in kernel, I haven't had as many complaints as I used to. So maybe it is better with the kernel...
mt3g said:
i'm on Owain's latest with Harsh's built in kernel, I haven't had as many complaints as I used to. So maybe it is better with the kernel...
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Awesome, so there's hope.
Thanks a lot!
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Part of this problem is the ROM and part of it is the kernel. CyanogenMod had this really bad at one point and they fixed it a little with a kernel tweak and then improved it a little more with a change in some of the audio drivers. So, it is hard to get it right. I have not really ever had this problem and I have been running MIUI GB based with the Trinity Kernel by Morfic (if that helps anyone).
Ya all of what I presumed it seems to be a hit or miss but it isn't just the g2x, which made me believe that it really is an issue even though people don't have it. I don't talk loud on the phone but maybe I need to start lol... either way willing to deal with it... p.s. I had the issue on all miui roms all kernels no matter what I tried.
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There's an excellent initiative from r4d14n7 resolving this issue.
If you affected by this low mic problem, please read the OP in his thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633966
and leave your feedback for the CM team. Hopefully it well be sorted.
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Ok, my Samsung Captivate stopped ringing when someone is trying to call me. And I can't hear anything when I put it on 'speaker phone'.
It looks like the speaker phone (in the back is dead)? Yes, I've checked many times to make sure the call volume is on at the highest setting.
And I can no longer hear any sound when playing game or listening to music/video.
Is there a way to fix this?
Thanks
8th one down in general section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351278
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Lots of people have had success with just pushing the speaker down with their thumb, but I had to take the phone apart and mess with a connection for a permanent fix. Search this site for speaker fixes.
Thanks guys. I push the speaker down a few times and it seems to work now.
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Wondering if anyone else is experiencing the typical Android crackling while playing music on this phone? Using Poweramp and wondering if anyone found a fix? I read over on the international boards they fixed it with a kernel and tweaking the min cpu. The CPU doesn't respond to music when the screen is off.
It seems like something Samsung can easily fix.
do you mean the hissing? i hear that mostly when using Spotify.. only very little with Poweramp, but still noticeable compared to when i had the original Incredible. that phone's audio was quiet. i sure hope there's a fix.. i heard that the US versions' overall gain is slightly higher than the international version, hence why the US versions were tested to have a higher overall volume. so it does seem like it can be fixed via software tweak.
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do you mean the hissing? i hear that mostly when using Spotify.. only very little with Poweramp, but still noticeable compared to when i had the original Incredible. that phone's audio was quiet. i sure hope there's a fix.. i heard that the US versions' overall gain is slightly higher than the international version, hence why the US versions were tested to have a higher overall volume. so it does seem like it can be fixed via software tweak.
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Hissing? No, the pops and crackles that every Android I've used has had. Would love to see this fixed soon.:highfive:
Elite49 said:
Hissing? No, the pops and crackles that every Android I've used has had. Would love to see this fixed soon.:highfive:
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def did not have sound issues with the htc incredible. the S3 hisses, but def no crackling or popping. sounds like you've had some lemons.
radiohead14 said:
def did not have sound issues with the htc incredible. the S3 hisses, but def no crackling or popping. sounds like you've had some lemons.
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I have the cracking and popping issue as well. The international version has/had the issue and I believe it was resolved with a firmware update from Samsung. I read through the "Official Sound Quality Thread" in the GSIII I93000 forums and plenty of people mention this issue, rooted and stock.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
I have the cracking and popping issue as well. The international version has/had the issue and I believe it was resolved with a firmware update from Samsung. I read through the "Official Sound Quality Thread" in the GSIII I93000 forums and plenty of people mention this issue, rooted and stock.
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Had this with my Droid 2. Pissed the S III still has it. that was one reason I upgraded, thinking dual core processor with 2 GIGS of RAM would be enough to play a friggin' mp3. It's like these phone companies don't even spend 5 minutes testing their product like an actual user would.
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Had this with my Droid 2. Pissed the S III still has it. that was one reason I upgraded, thinking dual core processor with 2 GIGS of RAM would be enough to play a friggin' mp3. It's like these phone companies don't even spend 5 minutes testing their product like an actual user would.
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I've only owned two smartphones with the Droid Incredible being my first. This issue cripples my otherwise great experience with this phone. However since I read through that entire thread that I mentioned in my last post (more for any info on sound quality), I am confident this can be resolved via an update. Yeah it sucks but time will tell.
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I've only owned two smartphones with the Droid Incredible being my first. This issue cripples my otherwise great experience with this phone. However since I read through that entire thread that I mentioned in my last post (more for any info on sound quality), I am confident this can be resolved via an update. Yeah it sucks but time will tell.
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Hopefully.
I pre ordered my GS3. Received it on July 9th. I listen to Sirius all day long. The first time I set up my GS3 and turned on Sirius I had a popping and cracking noise (through my BT headphones). I lived with it for about 12 days. Also, when I connected it in my wife's car (BT) it did the same thing. So I called vzw and after going through about an hour of trying different tricks, they sent me a brand new phone. The new phone does NOT do it.
I also tried the headphones that came with my phone and didn't hear it. So for me it was strictly a BT issue. Funny thing though, my new GS3 doesn't get as good of a connection as the first one got. Using the same apps in the same location. So, depends on how bad it affects you. You might end up with a different issue. Oh, and this is my fourth android and I've never had an issue like that.
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Elite49, does this happen with the device plugged in to either the PC or the wall, or not at all?
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Elite49, does this happen with the device plugged in to either the PC or the wall, or not at all?
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For me, it happens in every scenario. It happens with mobile data on/off, airplane mode on/off, etc.
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For me, it happens in every scenario. It happens with mobile data on/off, airplane mode on/off, etc.
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Same here. It's terrible when the phone is plugged into the car aux. Pops and glitches. Happens in several apps as well (not limited to one). I'm on Bean's R11 anyone know of a solution or source yet?
Its most likely because of the kernel (voltages, cpu freg). I had the same problem with imoseyon version 8 and 9 but not 5.
If your kernel can tweak voltages, increase the voltages have helped some peeps (1000 to 1150mV...or higher for lower frequencies).
The other option is to increase your lower CPU frequency until the crackle and pops go away (500 mhz or higher)
Third option is to use another kernel. I have not had this problem with ziggys kernel
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Flash the beats by dre dsp or something, Mess with the equalizer. If you listen to music at work or home maybe get some external speakers. Monoprice.com has some cheap nice rechargeable ones.
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Its most likely because of the kernel (voltages, cpu freg). I had the same problem with imoseyon version 8 and 9 but not 5.
If your kernel can tweak voltages, increase the voltages have helped some peeps (1000 to 1150mV...or higher for lower frequencies).
The other option is to increase your lower CPU frequency until the crackle and pops go away (500 mhz or higher)
Third option is to use another kernel. I have not had this problem with ziggys kernel
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Thanks for this info! I didn't think of it being the kernel as I hadn't seen any "sleeps of death."
I flashed to LK 0.5 and rode for 30 minutes listening to music the whole time. Not one pop or glitch. As the problem was decently intermittent, I'll try it out over the next couple of days. If I get any more pops or glitches, I'll be sure to post.
Thanks again for the input!
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Thanks for this info! I didn't think of it being the kernel as I hadn't seen any "sleeps of death."
I flashed to LK 0.5 and rode for 30 minutes listening to music the whole time. Not one pop or glitch. As the problem was decently intermittent, I'll try it out over the next couple of days. If I get any more pops or glitches, I'll be sure to post.
Thanks again for the input!
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Sure man.
Never had any problems with imo.5. Should work out....
Just to follow up, running LK 0.5 fixed the issue. Also bumped the voltage higher on 0.9 and it also worked. Interestingly enough, I've been on cm10 lately with LK 1.0 and it hasn't had the same issue. Running at 925mv on 384mhz.
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I had the same problem even before any ROMs/kernels.. finally called Verizon and got a replacement.. glad I did... music is normal now..
Guess we've been lucky - we play music from both of our stock Galaxy S IIIs in the car and I've recently been using headphones, but I haven't heard crackles or pops during playback.
- ooofest
I still have this problem regardless of kernel/voltage combo however it's only with PowerAmp and only with M4a files. My stock music player has zero audio popping/cracking on those same files which is so odd. I even took the same albums that glitch/pop on my GSIII and put them on my Droid Incredible and played them with PowerAmp. The result was no cracking/popping, which is exactly how audio on that phone has always performed-flawless.
For those still having or that have had this issue, could you post which music file extension had this issue? Example: mp3, AAC, Flac, m4a, etc.
Edit: It almost feels like I'm setting since I can use the stock player but I know PowerAmp (or other music players) offer a more complete listening experience. Maybe I'll try another go at tweaking voltages. Anyone know how they affect your phone btw?