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[TEST] HTC Messaging Fix (probably NOT!)

14/12: A few of us encounter the SMS sending problem again after applying the fix. So it looks like the latest messaging client found in ROM 1.61 doesn't fix the problem. Of course, I'm assuming that the problem lies on the messaging solution, rather than radio, as explained below.
Hi all,
It's probably a well known fact that HTC messaging has some serious bug, specifically on the reliability on SMS sending.
I've done a quick test, and noted that when the problem happens, usually the network is weak and the phone is undergoing through some network switching (e.g. from 3G to G in order to get better reception). This is consistent with the findings with some folks here.
However, I don't think this is the cause, I say it's a symptom, because network switching is common in any phone, and any reliable messaging app should be able to handle such scenario. On further testing, I noticed that when the problem happens, the messaging service that HTC developed to take over the entire messaging send/receive from Windows Mobile, would crash and won't be able to restart.
So this leads to my belief that the bug fix needs to be at the messaging service and/or the messaging client, rather than the radio.
Of course I could be wrong, but when I hear that HTC has released a new ROM 1.61 with new messaging client, I decided to give the new files a try.
Thanks to Steve0007, who had kindly forwarded me the files very quickly when I dropped him a request for the new files. So please try out this CAB I've put together, and let me know if you still get message stuck over at your end.
I'm crossing my finger!
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MOD EDIT: tnyynt: Guess HTC head you! http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=812&news_id=407

Thanks zenkinz! You are my saviour! From Xperia to HTC Leo

theredundant said:
Thanks zenkinz! You are my saviour! From Xperia to HTC Leo
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not so fast dude. We need to monitor for awhile to see if the new version developed by HTC is indeed solving the problem. The best way to test is to go underground or into lift and see if you can send messages or not

checking it right now

just tried to install( to device), looks like its done and then i get a
"installation was unsuccessful. the programe or setting cannot be installed because it does not have sufficicient system permissions"
help?

jaoropez said:
just tried to install( to device), looks like its done and then i get a
"installation was unsuccessful. the programe or setting cannot be installed because it does not have sufficicient system permissions"
help?
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Maybe you should try this:
1. Turn the HTC Sence off
2. Reset
3. Install patch
4. reset
5. Turn the HTC Sense on.

jaoropez said:
just tried to install( to device), looks like its done and then i get a
"installation was unsuccessful. the programe or setting cannot be installed because it does not have sufficicient system permissions"
help?
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see if you can install after applying the tweak "Policies/Allow unsigned apps" using BSB tweaks app.
Btw, I made a test just now. I changed my SMS preferred setting to 3G (not via Advanced network, but instead HKLM\Software\Jataya\Messaging\SMSPreferredNetwork) and put my phone in a metallic enclosure so that I've no network totally. Then I send out a message to myself and I don't get any delivery report nor the message itself.
After about 10s, I brought the phone out, and then in less than few sec, I got both delivery report and message. So it looks like it's working well, but all these count for nothing if somebody reports otherwise. So your feedback after installing the cab is very much appreciated here.

Just installed on 2 decides, will test for a few days and report my feedback

fix, no functional

Not directly related to this problem but always something regarding HTC Messaging, I've sent an email to HTC asking to fix the long waiting time it takes to load all of your SMS within a contact. It could possibly be one of the following fixes:
- stop updating the list, add all the sms to the control, then re-enable the control: should work reasonably well, since opening a menu while htc messaging is loading sms forces this behavior - Instead of waiting for a minute while loading 300+ sms, you only need to wait 1-2 sec. - Nice improvement, still not solves the problem
- just load 10-20 messages, then put a button to show more.. problem solved.
They replied me telling they've sent the request to the "relevant department".

Not working for me, sorry

oops wrong thread, sorry.

zenkinz said:
see if you can install after applying the tweak "Policies/Allow unsigned apps" using BSB tweaks app.
Btw, I made a test just now. I changed my SMS preferred setting to 3G (not via Advanced network, but instead HKLM\Software\Jataya\Messaging\SMSPreferredNetwork) and put my phone in a metallic enclosure so that I've no network totally. Then I send out a message to myself and I don't get any delivery report nor the message itself.
After about 10s, I brought the phone out, and then in less than few sec, I got both delivery report and message. So it looks like it's working well, but all these count for nothing if somebody reports otherwise. So your feedback after installing the cab is very much appreciated here.
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Intallsed BSB tweaks, applied tweak, sucess! able to install.
do i need to change the SMS prefered setting to 3G?
I havent changed any SMS preferered setting ( still default, GSM prefered?)
anyways, was able to send 2 texts just now, both received by reciepient a second after send. So far so good
Sent 5 more, waiting for replies. nothing in my outbox
so far, so good

jaoropez said:
Intallsed BSB tweaks, applied tweak, sucess! able to install.
do i need to change the SMS prefered setting to 3G?
I havent changed any SMS preferered setting ( still default, GSM prefered?)
anyways, was able to send 2 texts just now, both received by reciepient a second after send. So far so good
Sent 5 more, waiting for replies. nothing in my outbox
so far, so good
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no need, just stick to whatever setting you have. The whole idea is supposed to work regardless of whether you have chosen GSM or WCDMA as your preferred network. Hope it works

ijob said:
Not working for me, sorry
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can you explain why it doesn't work? you still have stucked messages, or you can't install the fix?

Its working now, got replies from all people verifying receipt of SMS, but anything else i could to "strain" the phone into failing to send an SMS?

Okay,
I installed the cab no probs, then reset my sms options back to GSM prefered [default], soft reset, sent a message, that didnt arrive.
Turned the options back to GSM only, removed the cab, soft reset, sent a message and it was sent along with the one I tried to send after first installing the cab.
Hope this helps..

try killing jblend daemon and the corresponding sms inbox handler in the reg

at least i finally know i am not the only one suffering from this problem.... almost thought i got a faulty set. thanks for the patch bro!

after sending 7 sms, just tried sending an sms now ( 3 hours after initial sucess) and its stuck in my outbox...again!!!
success might juts have been luck, i havent send an sms in 1 week, and did 3 soft resets, 1 after installl bsb tweaks, one after installed SMS fix cab, and 1 more for good luck.

[Q] Is my GPS broken?

Got an S3 a week ago, coming from a Nexus. Took it home and rooted and rom'ed it with AOKP M1.
Used the nav for the first time yesterday, and I literally had to have the phone in my left hand within an inch of the window or it would lose GPS.
Tried all the tricks
FasterFix, Faster GPS, GPS Toolbox
Tried this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880810
I can get a lock if I am outside usually, driving is very challenging to get a lock. Had the same type of issue with my Fascinate and ended up exchanging it before it finally worked.
Will I need to do the same here?
I have not tried it stock, stock sucks.
I have not tried either of these yet, but wondering if it's worth even trying to polish a turd or move on.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/37182-tutorial-how-to-fix-a-bad-gps-on-galaxy-s3-verizon/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880411

I remember when I first flashed aokp or aosp I had same problem. I had to go back to stock TW and get gps lock and then flash aokp/aosp. Same thing for nfc. Not sure if that is still the case. Haven't been on aosp for a while now.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Its had lock on the stock image, just never really used it to nav.

having the exact same issue as you, tried most of the fixes/apps from the play store. almost wondering if there is a hardware issue. does anyone know if swapping in a gps.conf from say stock ICS would improve performance in the jellybean vrlblk3 leak?

Back to stock now, and it's not any better.
Stupid thing has to be almost touching the glass or outside of the car to not drop GPS. I am going to call VZ and get a replacement sent out.

a vz rep told me to power down the phone, pull the sim for 30 seconds and try to get a lock again. it worked for my wifes phone but not mine. vz is overnighting my replacement, but try that sim card method though

What I did was take off my case. It is a basic rubber case which I'd love to have, hut it really lags my locking. So once I did...I get like an instant lock now.
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I was having GPS problems. I was finding satellites but not locking on and stuck in the "searching for GPS..." mode. I tried everything -- clearing data, the AGPS patch, flashing modems and new ROMS.
SOLVED: Odin stock.vzw_root66.tar. Then, do a full factory reset by typing *2767*3855# into the dialer. This will completely wipe the internal storage, not just /data like in recovery.
From there, your SGS3 is basically as good as new, and you should be able to set the GPS up normally.
Edit: I think the problem has to do with the VRBLK3 bootchain. Keep that in mind when reflashing.

sweeds said:
I was having GPS problems. I was finding satellites but not locking on and stuck in the "searching for GPS..." mode. I tried everything -- clearing data, the AGPS patch, flashing modems and new ROMS.
SOLVED: Odin stock.vzw_root66.tar. Then, do a full factory reset by typing *2767*3855# into the dialer. This will completely wipe the internal storage, not just /data like in recovery.
From there, your SGS3 is basically as good as new, and you should be able to set the GPS up normally.
Edit: I think the problem has to do with the VRBLK3 bootchain. Keep that in mind when reflashing.
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Completely agree... I did the same about 5 days ago. Have not had a problem yet. I have been testing it multiple times a day. Locking is very good after root 66. I also used triangle away before Odin to reset flash counter.I am afraid to install a custom recovery now. I really agree that it has something to do with the bootchain and custom recovery.
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I really do miss KCrapMods... If anyone does this and is brave enough to install a recovery let me know how it works out. I need GPS to bad right now to play around.

sweeds said:
I was having GPS problems. I was finding satellites but not locking on and stuck in the "searching for GPS..." mode. I tried everything -- clearing data, the AGPS patch, flashing modems and new ROMS.
SOLVED: Odin stock.vzw_root66.tar. Then, do a full factory reset by typing *2767*3855# into the dialer. This will completely wipe the internal storage, not just /data like in recovery.
From there, your SGS3 is basically as good as new, and you should be able to set the GPS up normally.
Edit: I think the problem has to do with the VRBLK3 bootchain. Keep that in mind when reflashing.
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i may try this soon to help confirm it works. i already have a replacement being sent to my house since i had already tried "everything else".
both my wife's and my phones lost GPS about the same time before the JB update. no ROM flashing or and crazy apps were being used. just stopped locking.

For you guys on CM10.1 and I would guess any AOSP based build, this commit http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/29531/ should clear up this issue of GPS working for some and not others. Looks like if you flashed a rom and had GPS turned off at the time, your GPS could get locked in a way that made it not function properly anymore.
Looks like this commit will be in the next nightly, but I made an unofficial CM10.1 build yesterday with it, if you want to give it a try and see what happens.
http://d-h.st/4zP

Got my replacement and locked on right away from inside my building.
Are you saying that if I flash again its going to screw up again?
This thing is so laggy compared to AOKP's 4.1

I got my replacement and flashed a pre rooted Rom, installed recovery with Rom manager, unlocked the bootloader with ez unlock then flashed beans build 8. No GPS problems whatsoever. I get a lock down to 3 meters within 10 seconds
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Turn on wifi first before using gps. You'll get a lock on in seconds.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

Turning on Wi-Fi is not gonna help the GPS once you start traveling when Wi-Fi isn't available
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The new phone with Beans 8 is locking instantly, this ROM is amazing so far. Thanks for pointing it out.

Simple mechanical GPS fix involving tightening the back frame of the phone
Hi,
I have a simple GPS fix that worked for me. I'd like to mention that the solution may not work for all but it did work for me after I tried just about every fix possible. For example I flashed back to stock, performed numerous battery pulls, used many of the AGPS patches, made numerous edits to the gps.conf file, reprovisioned my phone, checked different ROMs, uninstalled/reinstalled Google Maps, cleared data for Google Maps and Google Service Framework, and so on.
I tried all of the above methods because my GPS would take forever to get a fix both indoors and outdoors (I know it usually takes longer to get a fix indoors), wouldn't hold the fix while navigating and my GPS apps kept stating "Searching for GPS", would see 20+ satellites but would never lock on to them...man it was really frustrating. I just about gave up.
However, as I was trying to follow another procedure to fix my GPS which required me to pull my battery I noticed that when I removed my back cover that the back frame that has all the screws was slightly loose on the left side. Once I tightened them all up my GPS worked immediately! I've tested for a day and I consistently got a lock on the satellites in about 2-15 seconds depending on my location. My navigation also worked and wouldn't cut in and out.
Like I said it may not work for everyone but I would recommend that if you have a GS3 definitely check the back frame of your phone and make sure everything is secure. I've tried my GPS on the stock and CM 10 stable ROMs and I have achieved GPS locks consistently.
I hope this helps. Maybe this has already been shared but I figured I would post in case some of you haven't seen it yet.
Cheers.

[Q] Can APN settings now be edited on Lollipop versions?

I purchased this phone on eBay for use on a non-Verizon network (Rogers). Unfortunately, it seems that since the 4.4.3 OTA, APN settings cannot be manually entered, and the network preference list does not work with my SIM card (says it's full with 0 items, exactly like this). I've done a lot of reading, and I've seen lots of people complaining about the same issue, but it seems no solution has been found. Yes, I've flashed custom ROMs like ViperOneM8. I even tried editing build.prop as shown in a very old post here but that also failed. I also even tried to open the SQLite database to edit it manually, but had no luck there either.
SO now I'm wondering if the new OTA has re-enabled this (I doubt it, but I want to ask before I re-sell the phone!).

skittleys said:
I purchased this phone on eBay for use on a non-Verizon network (Rogers). Unfortunately, it seems that since the 4.4.3 OTA, APN settings cannot be manually entered, and the network preference list does not work with my SIM card (says it's full with 0 items, exactly like this). I've done a lot of reading, and I've seen lots of people complaining about the same issue, but it seems no solution has been found. Yes, I've flashed custom ROMs like ViperOneM8. I even tried editing build.prop as shown in a very old post here but that also failed. I also even tried to open the SQLite database to edit it manually, but had no luck there either.
SO now I'm wondering if the new OTA has re-enabled this (I doubt it, but I want to ask before I re-sell the phone!).
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Ota Has not landed yet. The answer when it does will be no. I can't see anything different on L than 4.4.4

dottat said:
Ota Has not landed yet. The answer when it does will be no. I can't see anything different on L than 4.4.4
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OTA has landed for most carriers at this point. Edit: I'm an idiot. We're talking about Verizon.
Are you running a ROM based on the dev-base?

skittleys said:
I purchased this phone on eBay for use on a non-Verizon network (Rogers). Unfortunately, it seems that since the 4.4.3 OTA, APN settings cannot be manually entered, and the network preference list does not work with my SIM card (says it's full with 0 items, exactly like this). I've done a lot of reading, and I've seen lots of people complaining about the same issue, but it seems no solution has been found. Yes, I've flashed custom ROMs like ViperOneM8. I even tried editing build.prop as shown in a very old post here but that also failed. I also even tried to open the SQLite database to edit it manually, but had no luck there either.
SO now I'm wondering if the new OTA has re-enabled this (I doubt it, but I want to ask before I re-sell the phone!).
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Hi @skittleys
I'm just as disappointed as you !
I've also tried everything, pretty much the same methods as you. I'm able to use HSPA+ on AT&T network (USA), just like before the f***** update to 4.4.4.
My problems are: no MMS, no group message, annyoing non verizon SIM icon.
For the rest everything perfect, what about you?

matheus zebu said:
Hi @skittleys
I'm just as disappointed as you !
I've also tried everything, pretty much the same methods as you. I'm able to use HSPA+ on AT&T network (USA), just like before the f***** update to 4.4.4.
My problems are: no MMS, no group message, annyoing non verizon SIM icon.
For the rest everything perfect, what about you?
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I have no data, no MMS. When trying data, the icons in the status bar claim I'm connected to H+, but when I actually go to a browser, I can't use the internet.

skittleys said:
I have no data, no MMS. When trying data, the icons in the status bar claim I'm connected to H+, but when I actually go to a browser, I can't use the internet.
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Did you try wipe cache partition ?
You said that tried Viper custom rom, did you tried another roms?

matheus zebu said:
Did you try wipe cache partition ?
You said that tried Viper custom rom, did you tried another roms?
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Yes.
I tried a CM11-based ROM, and it worked, presumably because CM bakes in a ton of APNs... unfortunately that ROM wouldn't recognize my SD card.
I'm debating flashing an L-based ROM, even though I'm worried about my work apps not working. However, I doubt the APN thing has been fixed...so...I feel stuck.
I really quite like this phone, but it's been such a hassle...

I have LolliGPE flashed on my M8, and it works fine - APN settings and everything. Of course S-Off (SunShine) is required, but it's required in order to get a ROM with APN settings.
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Also, seems like the Verizon HTC One M8 has a sizeable population over the border. I'm on Rogers Wireless too

PowerLemons said:
I have LolliGPE flashed on my M8, and it works fine - APN settings and everything. Of course S-Off (SunShine) is required, but it's required in order to get a ROM with APN settings.
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Hi,
I'm at my wits end with a Verizon M8 I bought last week on Swappa and brought to Brazil expecting it to work with my carrier here (Claro). In 5 days I've gotten weird results:
First 2 days of voice but no data (with a '?' over a SIM card icon in the notification bar)
Then 1 day of voice and data signal icon flashing up/down arrows, but no actual data connection
Now 2 days of no voice and no data (with an 'X' over the SIM card icon and voice signal icon)
I've talked to VZW for 2 hours total. Their answer: the phone is unblocked.
I've been to Claro 5 times. Their answer:
There is also the possibility that all HTC One M8s are blocked by the Brazilian government communication agency (ANATEL) under some new absurd anti-piracy law, even though the One S, V, and X are approved. However, other M8 owners in Brasil claim they are able to use it here no problem, even on 4G. So I don't get what the problem with mine is.
Is there a custom ROM, Lollipop or otherwise, someone can confirm will let me at least try to configure the APN manually?

hardboiledjuice said:
Hi,
I'm at my wits end with a Verizon M8 I bought last week on Swappa and brought to Brazil expecting it to work with my carrier here (Claro). In 5 days I've gotten weird results:
First 2 days of voice but no data (with a '?' over a SIM card icon in the notification bar)
Then 1 day of voice and data signal icon flashing up/down arrows, but no actual data connection
Now 2 days of no voice and no data (with an 'X' over the SIM card icon and voice signal icon)
I've talked to VZW for 2 hours total. Their answer: the phone is unblocked.
I've been to Claro 5 times. Their answer:
There is also the possibility that all HTC One M8s are blocked by the Brazilian government communication agency (ANATEL) under some new absurd anti-piracy law, even though the One S, V, and X are approved. However, other M8 owners in Brasil claim they are able to use it here no problem, even on 4G. So I don't get what the problem with mine is.
Is there a custom ROM, Lollipop or otherwise, someone can confirm will let me at least try to configure the APN manually?
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Further woes might even include the nv settings for the vzw phone not support the bands used by the carrier there.
you cannot edit them manually.. If your new carrier's APN doesn't show up in the list.. you are going to have one hell of a time making it work. Your best bet if possible is to downgrade the OS back to 4.4.2 and try that as you can edit the APNs on that OS.
OR flash CM or a rom that supports manual apn.

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Further woes might even include the nv settings for the vzw phone not support the bands used by the carrier there.
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I got confirmation that the device is compatible with local carrier band frequency. I've chatted elsewhere with owners of VZW M8s who successfully got their devices to work on Brazilian carriers. (On 4.4.2 coincidentally)
dottat said:
OR flash CM or a rom that supports manual apn.
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I talked to an HTC rep today who simply advised I try a different chip. I also want to flash a rom with manual APN as you suggest. I can't easily find out which ROMs have that feature, though. So you say CM does, even the latest version of CM?

hardboiledjuice said:
I got confirmation that the device is compatible with local carrier band frequency. I've chatted elsewhere with owners of VZW M8s who successfully got their devices to work on Brazilian carriers. (On 4.4.2 coincidentally)
I talked to an HTC rep today who simply advised I try a different chip. I also want to flash a rom with manual APN as you suggest. I can't easily find out which ROMs have that feature, though. So you say CM does, even the latest version of CM?
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Yeah.. that's why i mentioned both CM and 4.4.2. Now I can't be certain, but I have heard that some roms like venom have expanded APN support as well. Best bet is to get that think s-off if you can and start doing some trial and error. The toughest part might be getting that thing s-off'd. Can't go any further until you got that.

dottat said:
Yeah.. that's why i mentioned both CM and 4.4.2. Now I can't be certain, but I have heard that some roms like venom have expanded APN support as well. Best bet is to get that think s-off if you can and start doing some trial and error. The toughest part might be getting that thing s-off'd. Can't go any further until you got that.
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I've got the phone bootloader unlocked/s-off already, so I'm ready to flash. I would just like some confirmations of roms that definitely keep the apn editing in. From the looks of it, e.g. here, CM12 does not have manual APN settings.

well i use this phone in india on a GSM network. .initially when i flashed the stock 5.0.1 FUU version mobile data wasnt working. .however i was able to add the apn maually for mobile data. .however your sim and network should get detected first as soon as you put the sim in

Anyone try adding the apn build.prop lines from gpe/cm/aosp to the build.prop of a sense rom?

enigma2446 said:
Anyone try adding the apn build.prop lines from gpe/cm/aosp to the build.prop of a sense rom?
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enigma2446 - That's an interesting thought. Can you post the apn lines?

[HTC U11] No Audio (both ways) during calls?!

I'm at the end of my rope here and I'm loosing patience with this very strange problem:
Some time ago, I received a HTC U11 from a friend. Since I came from a impenetrable (AT&T locked) Samsung Galaxy S7, I didn't bother testing the U11 before tinkering with it. I missed the freedom of a custom OS so much, that I just wanted that back again. So I don't know if the phone had worked with the originial software on it.
Naturally and right away, I unlocked it, flashed TWRP (3.6.1_9_0) , LineageOS 18.1 (2022-02-19), as well as Magisk (v24.3) and a core version of the GApps (NikGapps Core ARM64 2021-05-01) as to bloat my system as little as possible.
Now, everything seemed to be in working order. I can install and use any app like I would normally. Strangly enough, I can even send and receive speech messages in WhatsApp (haven't tried any other messenger app though).
However, if I try to make a phone call (through 3rd party apps like WhatsApp as well as "classical" phone calls alike) there won't be any audio, in neither directions from either source. Can somebody just...... I'm not that much of a noob, usually, so, HOW?
Starting out, I had another issue that a call (incoming or outgoing) would not be visible even in the task manager. I could solve the issue by reapplying a "special permission" to the phone app so it was allwed to pose itself on top of the other layers. Still, there was no audio - so could it have something to do with permissions?
Or am I missing an important (background) up with the core version of the GApps?
What I've tried so far:
- All the wipes up to and including a complete factory reset.
- Superficially checking, if I missed something during installation (nothing immediate springs to mind).
- Trying a different phone app (contacts+).
- Checking permissions of phone app.
- Trying loudspeaker and normal speaker settings.
- Using a land line to connect to my phone to check if there's any audio in either direction.
- Banging my head against the wall...!
Please help me find the reason behind this issue. It's just completely non-sensical to me that I can send and receive audio messages but my audio doesn't work during calls in both ways.

I have that same problem.
I tried 5 different custom roms, I tried the kernel, it didn't work.
everything is working, only the sound on the phone call is neither going nor coming. same as normal earphone with bluetooth earphone.
audio recording in video recording, music working, microphone recording sound, but no sound in calls. There is an imei signal, but there is no solution.
Even emergency calls have the same problem.
why could it be?

Thank You for replying, OnlineBeyin!
And here I thought, I was completely alone in this. At least there's someone out there sharing the pain!
Well, here's to a strage new Problem.
In a funny way, I love this about digital technology; it never gets boring - as soon as you'd think you've got your stuff figured out, along comes a curious problem you've never heard of or even expected to be possible.
I havent found a solution yet but having someone with the same problem gives me hope, maybe together we can work it out.
I don't think it's about the custom ROMs since You tried five of them to no avail. What do You mean by "trying a kernel"?
I've come to terms with it since I kind of enjoy the silence that not being able to answer calls has provided, but there is some other strange behaviour that might hint at a possible solution I have not yet explored:
I've taken a look at the NikGApps package I was using (core) and I've realised that
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I might need the basic version, since the core version does not provide an obvious dialer (What does "AOSP" stand for?) nor "Google Carrier Services", both of which seem quite important for phone calls.
Now me being a rather lazy fellow by nature, I thought I could just install the basic version over the the core version. In doing that, the clock app stopped working. I don't know why but opening it leads to the app crashing.
I've just seen Your post so I wanted to reply first rather then try a bunch of stuff and keep you waiting for an answer, but that's where I'm at.
So this strange behaviour (not being able to open the clock app) leads me to belive that...
<TL;DR>
Could there be an issue with different versions of programs running in the background?
(My point being Android is basically a customized version UNIX which has some similarities with Linux with which I have some modest experience with.
There I've experienced such issues around the OS telling me (paraphrasing) "the thing You want won't work like that because it is dependent on something that cannot be resolved automatically. You gotta have this version of that other thing to talk to that version of yet another thing and you have to solve that first. Then it'll work.")
So, long story short,
just to rule out this source of error, the next thing I'm going to try is to make a clean install with the full and original Version of GApps just to see if it'll work and go from there. If that won't help, I'll find out if there is something like the bash terminal from Linux just so I can see what the phone is doing exactly.
I hope this helps, if at least to spark an idea from somebody, anybody else!
I really want to get this phone working at some point, if only for sustainability's sake!

hi mate, still having the same problem...
Here's what I've tried and what I'm sure of
I tried turning off features such as google assistant voice listening and it didn't work.
I tested multiple microphones in the device with hardware test programs and the speaker that acts as a handset and it works fine.
The device is calling the other party, sending sms, just because there is a voice exchange problem, I have no doubts about imei etc.
It's purely a software issue. it's so clear
The first thing I would try would be to go back to the original rom. I haven't tested this before.
I also think that the device may have different criteria according to different countries, so there may be a conflict. But I don't think I made a lot of mistakes, to be honest.
It's very important to me that you share your every attempt.
I really want to operate this device. It's my favorite device.
In the meantime, I opened the device and tried to change the transmission films. I tried changing the bottom charging port. These are not solutions.

Hi
Cyberfreak1992 said:
I'm at the end of my rope here and I'm loosing patience with this very strange problem:
Some time ago, I received a HTC U11 from a friend. Since I came from a impenetrable (AT&T locked) Samsung Galaxy S7, I didn't bother testing the U11 before tinkering with it. I missed the freedom of a custom OS so much, that I just wanted that back again. So I don't know if the phone had worked with the originial software on it.
Naturally and right away, I unlocked it, flashed TWRP (3.6.1_9_0) , LineageOS 18.1 (2022-02-19), as well as Magisk (v24.3) and a core version of the GApps (NikGapps Core ARM64 2021-05-01) as to bloat my system as little as possible.
Now, everything seemed to be in working order. I can install and use any app like I would normally. Strangly enough, I can even send and receive speech messages in WhatsApp (haven't tried any other messenger app though).
However, if I try to make a phone call (through 3rd party apps like WhatsApp as well as "classical" phone calls alike) there won't be any audio, in neither directions from either source. Can somebody just...... I'm not that much of a noob, usually, so, HOW?
Starting out, I had another issue that a call (incoming or outgoing) would not be visible even in the task manager. I could solve the issue by reapplying a "special permission" to the phone app so it was allwed to pose itself on top of the other layers. Still, there was no audio - so could it have something to do with permissions?
Or am I missing an important (background) up with the core version of the GApps?
What I've tried so far:
- All the wipes up to and including a complete factory reset.
- Superficially checking, if I missed something during installation (nothing immediate springs to mind).
- Trying a different phone app (contacts+).
- Checking permissions of phone app.
- Trying loudspeaker and normal speaker settings.
- Using a land line to connect to my phone to check if there's any audio in either direction.
- Banging my head against the wall...!
Please help me find the reason behind this issue. It's just completely non-sensical to me that I can send and receive audio messages but my audio doesn't work during calls in both ways.
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I had the same Issue with the sound in Calling etc... , this is a Problem with the DSP and when you use a CustomROM than use LineageOS_18.1-for_OREr_PIE_firm_with_DSP_patch-monthly_builds and after install ROM you must Flash this HTC_U11_DSP_TWRP_Flashable_OREO_2.33.401.19_install.zip that Fixes my Audio Problem and its work fine.
when you would more you find it here, HTC U11 - CustomROMs all with DSP Patch

Happy new year, everyone!
System23 said:
Hi
I had the same Issue with the sound in Calling etc... , this is a Problem with the DSP and when you use a CustomROM than use LineageOS_18.1-for_OREr_PIE_firm_with_DSP_patch-monthly_builds and after install ROM you must Flash this HTC_U11_DSP_TWRP_Flashable_OREO_2.33.401.19_install.zip that Fixes my Audio Problem and its work fine.
when you would more you find it here, HTC U11 - CustomROMs all with DSP Patch
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With great pleasure I'm here to announce:
Can confirm this works! Just tried it today, the patch straightforwadly fixes this issue.
I had to skip the integrity check in TWRP to be able install it, but that should be obvious.
I already lost hope.
All the thanks and all the glory definately go to System23!

Question Cracking/squealing between phone call

Hi.
Today I ported all my things from P5 to P7Pro and I noticed a very annoying thing.
In every call, after a minute or two there beggins cracking/squealing, like it's a bad connection.
I updated the phone to the latest Android version (screen in att). I tried restarting, with another SIM but the same ...
No problem at all on my P5.
Anyone else facing that?
I'm really disappointed that this disables the basic use of the phone and I don't even know how to start reporting a bug considering I'm using the phone in an unsupported country. :/
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Thanks for your help.

Strange one, not something I have nor read anyone else having. I'd suggest you have a faulty handset if you have tried another sim from another sim in it (presumably from another provider).

Beefheart said:
Strange one, not something I have nor read anyone else having. I'd suggest you have a faulty handset if you have tried another sim from another sim in it (presumably from another provider).
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Yes, another SIM from another provider.
Yes, strange one. I did not found anything similar anywhere ...

akulp said:
Yes, another SIM from another provider.
Yes, strange one. I did not found anything similar anywhere ...
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Do you have clear calling enabled? Not sure if it would make a difference, but I did see one or two people report that their connection was worse with it, although for most I think it's better. Not sure they reported crackling/squealing though.

Lughnasadh said:
Do you have clear calling enabled? Not sure if it would make a difference, but I did see one or two people report that their connection was worse with it, although for most I think it's better. Not sure they reported crackling/squealing though.
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I read about CC, but in my version there is no such option for now. Waiting for upgrade ...

Hello I have the same issue with Italian PosteMobile.
Where are you from?
It starts after 5 or 6 minutes in call.
Same phone but with other operator I have no problems.
Is your operator a virtual one? Full MNVO?

giobik said:
Hello I have the same issue with Italian PosteMobile.
Where are you from?
It starts after 5 or 6 minutes in call.
Same phone but with other operator I have no problems.
Is your operator a virtual one? Full MNVO?
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Hi!
Not so great for you and me, but great that I'm not the only one.
I'm from Slovenia.
Hm, strange, so something with operators u think? I'm on Telekom Slovenia, so biggest national operator ...

Idk but I know someone that works for my operator and they will try to understand what's the problem, in theory...
I'm also thinking opting in Beta Android to check if a newer rom fixes the issue.
If I have news I'll post here!

giobik said:
Idk but I know someone that works for my operator and they will try to understand what's the problem, in theory...
I'm also thinking opting in Beta Android to check if a newer rom fixes the issue.
If I have news I'll post here!
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Great, thank you!

giobik said:
Idk but I know someone that works for my operator and they will try to understand what's the problem, in theory...
I'm also thinking opting in Beta Android to check if a newer rom fixes the issue.
If I have news I'll post here!
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Hm, today I had zero issues up to now.
Yesterday in the evening I took out my primary SIM card, cleaned SIM slot with air pressure ...
I keep fingers crossed!

Same issue here but I only get it after exactly 20 minutes of calling. I'm using kpn Netherlands with a esim . I migrated from pixel 5 also with esim on same provider. I must note that after I disabled 2g calling from the settings that not all calls have the issue anymore.

Same problem here in Portugal after 15m in a call.

I must say that now after testing a couple of days with the 2g slider turned off, 90+% of the calls go without big audio issues. Only sometimes 1-5 seconds long distortion of some kind is left

Hello, problem still present after many updates and now on last beta.
Probably most of you solved it by switching to another operator, but I can't.
I opened an issue in Android Bug Report and discovered through logcat that there are some duplicate received frames.
If you suffer from the same issue I kindly ask you to post in this official issue link to let Android developers know that I'm not the only one with this problem!
Google Issue Tracker
issuetracker.google.com
Take a look to my answer number 6 to see the logcat :
On a Windows PowerShell:
adb logcat | find "F1:ERR"
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If the problem remains unsolved I will sell my Pixel 7Pro, I can't work with this issue (and cannot change operator as it is the professional on that gave me my employer).
Thank you!

Same problem here

Hello, as of today nothing changed, just updated on beta 13 (T2B2.221216.008)
Annoying...

Same problem here!
After about 8 minutes of calling with Postemobile operator (Italy), the call starts croaking! More and more often I receive text messages from people who have looked for me, despite the fact that the phone was always under excellent signal. Postemobile still has VoLTE not enabled on Pixel7.

sbellisario said:
Same problem here!
After about 8 minutes of calling with Postemobile operator (Italy), the call starts croaking! More and more often I receive text messages from people who have looked for me, despite the fact that the phone was always under excellent signal. Postemobile still has VoLTE not enabled on Pixel7.
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Please, write a comment in this Bug Issue Tracker to let know Google we have this horrible problem.
Also click the +1 on top to increment the counter!
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giobik said:
Please, write a comment in this Bug Issue Tracker to let know Google we have this horrible problem.
Also click the +1 on top to increment the counter!
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