Hi there,
Recently i've updated my Nexus 5 to Android 4.4.3. (from stock 4.4.2 rooted)
Every time after updating to 4.4.3 my camera sound is horrible (like it's recording underwater).
I've used zip files (after wiping) to flash without any succes.
When i used my backup of 4.4.2 the problem was gone again. So the hardware isn't broken or anything.
Now i've sideloaded the official factory image (4.4.3) after a full wipe and still the problem exists.
How is this even possible? Is there any way to fix this?
Thanks for helping in advance
PS: i've contacted Google but their e-mail in bad translation didn't help me. They told me to do a factory reset lol
Solution
FIX by "chdloc":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54369239&postcount=53
Flashable ZIP by "spacetaxi":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54517359&postcount=67
See this thread for ongoing developments of this fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/mod-camcorder-audio-quality-fix-t2837930
This works on stock Android 4.4.4 on Nexus 5. Nobody but yourself is responsible if you brick your own phone.
Credits to these guys!
Same here... It's software bug. I've tried everything but sound is still horrible.
zaykos said:
Same here... It's software bug. I've tried everything but sound is still horrible.
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Thanks for your reply man! I really thought i screwed up my phone somehow without knowing it.
Do you know by any chance if there is a way to fix this? This topic was hard to google/search since I only got stuff about the previous camera bug. Or maybe my "tech English" isn't sufficient.
The issue is ongoing. We thought 4.4.3 was going to fix it but evidently not. There are no other real fixes
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rootSU said:
The issue is ongoing. We thought 4.4.3 was going to fix it but evidently not. There are no other real fixes
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I never had this issue on previous android versions and I've had my Nexus shortly after the release. I honestly think this is a new bug but I could be wrong.
If there are no fixes I need a new phone or my money back.
Dutch-Android said:
I never had this issue on previous android versions and I've had it shortly after the release. I honestly think this is a new bug but I could be wrong.
If there are no fixes I need a new phone or my money back.
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The noise cancellation bug has been around since day 1, when I got my N5. Not everyone notices because it acts differently depending on the environment the videos are recording in. It also effects calls.
There's no fix right now. Try and get your money back if you like.
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Yes, this is new bug, no discussion. I've made more than thousand vids with my N5 so I'm familiar with "old" sound bug, but this new one wich came with 4.4.3 is much worse than issue from previous one and make my Nexus completly useless as camera.. It sounds like underwater.
zaykos said:
Yes, this is new bug, no discussion. I've made more than thousand vids with my N5 so I'm familiar with "old" sound bug, but this new one wich came with 4.4.3 is much worse than issue from previous one and make my Nexus completly useless as camera.. It sounds like underwater.
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It's the same bug alright. I have no doubt. Perhaps it sounds different to you on your phone because they made it worse.
I can say with a strong degree of certainty that it is the same bug though, because the "old" bug you refer to was due to a poor noise cancellation issue. This bug went away for me when I fitted a slickwraps skin that covers my noise cancellation mic. ...and after upgrading to 4.4.3, I still don't have any issues whilst that secondary microphone is covered. My videos are as expected.
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It's much worse that it was.. As I said, my Nexus is now useless as digital camera.. Or it was useless, because I've flashed 4.4.2 again.
zaykos said:
It's much worse that it was.. As I said, my Nexus is now useless as digital camera.. Or it was useless, because I've flashed 4.4.2 again.
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Yeah maybe it is much worse but I'm confident it's the same bug never-the-less
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So this bug is there since the beginning? How is it possible that multiple users experience the same problem after updating to 4.4.3?
I think it's a similar bug, but new.
Going to flash 4.4.2 again cause I need my camera.
I've sent another email to Google. I'll put the reply here.
Thanks for all the replies everyone! Hope someone finds a solution.
zaykos said:
Yes, this is new bug, no discussion. I've made more than thousand vids with my N5 so I'm familiar with "old" sound bug, but this new one wich came with 4.4.3 is much worse than issue from previous one and make my Nexus completly useless as camera.. It sounds like underwater.
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Exactly this!
Dutch-Android said:
So this bug is there since the beginning? How is it possible that multiple users experience the same problem after updating to 4.4.3?
I think it's a similar bug, but new.
Going to flash 4.4.2 again cause I need my camera.
I've sent another email to Google. I'll put the reply here.
Thanks for all the replies everyone! Hope someone finds a solution.
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It's the same bug but worse. @zaykos shared with me one of his videos and I can confirm it sounds the same as pre-4.4.3 video's I've seen. It's not a new bug.
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rootSU said:
It's the same bug but worse. @zaykos shared with me one of his videos and I can confirm it sounds the same as pre-4.4.3 video's I've seen. It's not a new bug.
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Thanks for the help guys! Now back on 4.4.2.
I'll probably have to return my phone, wait couple of weeks and get a replacement. Sucks.. Thanks Google!:good: :silly:
Dutch-Android said:
Thanks for the help guys! Now back on 4.4.2.
I'll probably have to return my phone, wait couple of weeks and get a replacement. Sucks.. Thanks Google!:good: :silly:
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That's not going to work. The replacement will have the same issue so what's the point?
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rootSU said:
That's not going to work. The replacement will have the same issue so what's the point?
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So every Nexus 5 has this problem?
Dutch-Android said:
So every Nexus 5 has this problem?
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Yeah. It's a software bug. Some people notice it more than others and it isn't noticeable in all environments.
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I don't have this issue before or after 4.3
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rootSU said:
Yeah. It's a software bug. Some people notice it more than others and it isn't noticeable in all environments.
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But how come it wasn't there on my 4.4.2 or as you described it, wasn't hearable?
I am a music producer. I always use my phone to film my latest creations to send them to friends via whatsapp. Never had any issues. First was good, now it's absolutely useless. I film exactly from the same spot in my studio. There should be a way around to get the sound back from 4.4.2 right? Some custom rom or whatever?
Thanks for all your answers man!
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Hey,
i know this has been discussed in many threads..just want to have some answers.
i bought my Nexus S a few months ago, it's the I9020 not I9023, from UK.
i really love the phone itself, it's just awesome. had a htc hero before.
but i hate those random reboots, happens to me ~1 time per day. the screen wents really dark and a never ending bootloop happens. have to pull out battery to get it back to work, most times i don't even notice this and the phone is dead after a while of bootlooping... no fix yet right? anyway i "can" live with this but hope to get a fix soon...
GPS and Compass were unuseable since i have it. even my hero has a faster and especially safer GPS-Fix, GPS on Nexus S just loose fix every few seconds and compass does not jump around 50-100°. THIS really sucks! I have already searched around on google and XDA and wherever if this is a hardware or software issue and if there is a possible fix for it but i haven't found a real answer yet and this is what i want to know now.
is this hardware or software related?
is there a fix possible?
like i said, love the phone itself but these issues would make me resell it...
hope i'll get some answers and don't be rude, my english issn't the best.
Best regards and happy easter
Flo
edit: im using latest CM7 with latest Netarchy-Kernel with no additions.
The boot loop/reboot problem is definitely a CM7 issue. None of the other ROMS have this problem.
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Vandam500 said:
The boot loop/reboot problem is definitely a CM7 issue. None of the other ROMS have this problem.
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Thanks! so they will probably fix it soon
but whats with the GPS/Compass issues?
that really really sucks! can't use it at all...
floomat said:
Hey, i know this has been discussed in many threads..just want to have some answers.
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You could still have bumped an older thread, though. Like mine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035005.
I think if all the people with GPS problems could get together in one thread (needn't be mine, of course, there's lots), this issue would get more exposure and eventually be fixed.
floomat said:
is this hardware or software related? is there a fix possible?
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No idea, but since the Nexus One and the Galaxy S with 2.3.3 have similar issues, I'm still hoping it's software. There is no known fix at this time.
fallenguru said:
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I think if all the people with GPS problems could get together in one thread (needn't be mine, of course, there's lots), this issue would get more exposure and eventually be fixed...
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i guess you are right, and im doing my share here. i have at least 2, 3 random reboots everyday, even if its a clean install, everything wiped. there's something buggy in every cm7 based rom
I guess its the radio problem, for the gps,
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Hi,
After i got the 4.4.2 update from 4.4 i noticed some issues with the nexus 5.
First issue is that i can't play video's on some websites while i could play them perfectly fine on 4.4. I get the following alertdialog error:
In titlebar: cannot play video
message: sorry this video cannot be played
Second issues is that for me the camera image quality is actually alot worse than on 4.4. Yes it does focus more quickly, but the image quality is worse. I get alot more noise in the foto's if the lighting conditions are lesse than outside during noon, and the images seem to be less sharp. When i make a photo of something containing text on it, the text seems alot less sharp than on 4.4.
I did try factory reset, but that didn't help much.
Do you guys experience te same issues as me?
I am considering going back to 4.4, is that possible? I could really find any tutorials on it.
Thanks!
Yup. Read the return to stock thread. Its helped me with all my software related issues. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
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KTT16 said:
Yup. Read the return to stock thread. Its helped me with all my software related issues. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
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So you had the same issues with the update? Why are all the reviews positive about the camera quality after update while it's gotten worse?
No..no camera issues, just letting you know you can revert to 4.4
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Hi, i have the problem in object and i have nexus 5 with kitkat 4.2.2 . Also in silent ambient i have this annoing rustle. Is there something to fix it?
thanks
I've asked the same question and its also been mentioned plenty of times. Its a bug that came with 4.4.2.
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krishneelg3 said:
I've asked the same question and its also been mentioned plenty of times. Its a bug that came with 4.4.2.
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Ok but is there no fix for it? Excuse me but my english is not perfect, i try to search about similar posts but i didn't found a solution. I think it is an inconvenient bug.
gio.hieg said:
Ok but is there no fix for it? Excuse me but my english is not perfect, i try to search about similar posts but i didn't found a solution. I think it is an inconvenient bug.
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I'm not aware of any current fixes. Switching Roms built from source may fix the issue. I am running pure stock so I'm not sure. And its a bug. Because when using a third party sound recorder. There is less or no rustling noise. It may be fixed in the 4.4.3 update.
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Actually the problem didn't appear with 4.4.2, it already existed with 4.4.0.
Some users report that it disappeared with 4.4.2, others say it was diminished, and others say it is the same.
As far as I know, google still didn't acknowledge this problem as being software or hardware related, so we will have to wait on it
As the title suggests we (at least those who N5) had to upgrade to the camera of google. For heaven's sake in this post is not to say, you no good bad etc. .. But I want to put an attention on the video. You doing various tests from yesterday to today I noticed (unfortunately) an annoying noise in the video is that in FHD 480p. The bug or problem, call it what you want, persists in all kinds of resolution that you put. Arises especially in confined spaces, such as a room or whatever at home, standing in silence and making a normal recovery. Below I have uploaded a little video to show you Yuotube on this issue. To you a review!
Edit: obviously the video was shot in 1080p, this should sentisi more noise or background noise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eR4peCAiIDI
This bug has been around for months now! Nothing new.. We are all waiting for google to fix it.
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vin4yak said:
This bug has been around for months now! Nothing new.. We are all waiting for google to fix it.
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In fact, restoring an old bakup I noticed that in the old version the problem persists. As you said the bug there for months. Hopefully with the update 4.4.3 solve.
Kenshiro79 said:
As the title suggests
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That title makes no sense.
I suggest you change the title. I think it should read, rustling sound.
koe1974 said:
That title makes no sense.
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As your post, is not it?
Kenshiro79 said:
As your post, is not it?
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I've updated my comment.
Kenshiro79 said:
As the title suggests we (at least those who N5) had to upgrade to the camera of google. For heaven's sake in this post is not to say, you no good bad etc. .. But I want to put an attention on the video. You doing various tests from yesterday to today I noticed (unfortunately) an annoying noise in the video is that in FHD 480p. The bug or problem, call it what you want, persists in all kinds of resolution that you put. Arises especially in confined spaces, such as a room or whatever at home, standing in silence and making a normal recovery. Below I have uploaded a little video to show you Yuotube on this issue. To you a review!
Edit: obviously the video was shot in 1080p, this should sentisi more noise or background noise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eR4peCAiIDI
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I really want someone else to give this a go and report back, I unitentionally fixed this problem by flashing a slim rom hdr+ bug fix. The file I flashed was this one http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...-4/10260-slim-google-camera-compatibility-fix
Maybe a strange coincidence, anyone else fancy giving it a shot?
daniel.kusy said:
I really want someone else to give this a go and report back, I unitentionally fixed this problem by flashing a slim rom hdr+ bug fix. The file I flashed was this one http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...-4/10260-slim-google-camera-compatibility-fix
Maybe a strange coincidence, anyone else fancy giving it a shot?
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Ok thanks, I'll look
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I'm on my third Nexus 5 that has had issues, and every single one of them have had this one. When using YouTube the video is jerky and stutters, and randomly there will be audio distortion and pops from the speaker. This is the third Nexus 5 I've had with this issue, and nothing I find can fix it. I can barely find any info on the internet about it.
From what I can tell it is limited to YouTube. The thing is, my old S2 on 4.1.2 had no such issue. None of my other electronics have any issues with YouTube to the degree this does. I'm past believing it is an issue with my phone(though it might be), because as I said, I'm on my third Nexus 5 with this issue.
Has anyone else had this issue? What are my options in trying to fix it? I've had such a bad experience with the Nexus line I'm close to giving up and buying a different phone. This is driving me crazy.
I hope someone can help. Thanks.
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YouTube works fine on mine.
What speed is your Internet connection? And i assume the app is up to date?
Again i have no problems here with mine
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Ben36 said:
What speed is your Internet connection? And i assume the app is up to date?
Again i have no problems here with mine
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App is up to date, and my internet speed is at least 10mbps. I have 30 at home and have the same issues. It does this at home, here at work, and on 4G. But it couldn't be the internet connection as it works fine on my old phone and other devices.
Here's some more info.
Stock, unrooted, stock kernel, 4.2.2. I've been tempted to root and unlock the boot loader to install a new kernel and see if that helps, but I'm not used to rooting Nexus devices and don't want to make it difficult to upgrade to 4.4.3 when its released. Hopefully that will fix this issue, but Google has been radio silent on it so I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket.
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Ixlair said:
App is up to date, and my internet speed is at least 10mbps. I have 30 at home and have the same issues. It does this at home, here at work, and on 4G. But it couldn't be the internet connection as it works fine on my old phone and other devices.
Here's some more info.
Stock, unrooted, stock kernel, 4.2.2. I've been tempted to root and unlock the boot loader to install a new kernel and see if that helps, but I'm not used to rooting Nexus devices and don't want to make it difficult to upgrade to 4.4.3 when its released. Hopefully that will fix this issue, but Google has been radio silent on it so I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket.
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I assume by 4.2.2 you meant 4.4.2
Try clearing data and cache on the YouTube app, if that doesn't help try uninstalling/uninstalling updates and reinstalling/reupdating.
Letharqy said:
I assume by 4.2.2 you meant 4.4.2
Try clearing data and cache on the YouTube app, if that doesn't help try uninstalling/uninstalling updates and reinstalling/reupdating.
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Yeah, 4.4.2. Sorry. I've already tried that stuff. I've even tried factory resetting the phone. I'm seriously at a loss for what to do as far as fixing it.
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Ixlair said:
Yeah, 4.4.2. Sorry. I've already tried that stuff. I've even tried factory resetting the phone. I'm seriously at a loss for what to do as far as fixing it.
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Are you certain that it isn't just the video being like that? If you've had this problem over a few devices, you're really unlucky.
Letharqy said:
Are you certain that it isn't just the video being like that? If you've had this problem over a few devices, you're really unlucky.
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I wish it was just specific videos but it's all of them. Happens more often in HD videos.
Ixlair said:
I wish it was just specific videos but it's all of them. Happens more often in HD videos.
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If it was some sort of hardware issue I don't see why it would only affect YouTube.
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If it was some sort of hardware issue I don't see why it would only affect YouTube.
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Exactly. It's why I've ruled it out being a hardware issue, because this has happened to two other Nexus 5's I've been in possession of. It's so weird.
I've unlocked the bootloader, rooted it, all the fun stuff. I'm gonna try a new kernel to see if that will fix it.
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Exactly. It's why I've ruled it out being a hardware issue, because this has happened to two other Nexus 5's I've been in possession of. It's so weird.
I've unlocked the bootloader, rooted it, all the fun stuff. I'm gonna try a new kernel to see if that will fix it.
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Just an update, yep, that didn't work. Still happens. I think by the end of the year I'm going to get a different phone, I'm done dealing with this. I'll put it with it until then. Thanks for the help.
Ixlair said:
I'm on my third Nexus 5 that has had issues, and every single one of them have had this one. When using YouTube the video is jerky and stutters, and randomly there will be audio distortion and pops from the speaker. This is the third Nexus 5 I've had with this issue, and nothing I find can fix it. I can barely find any info on the internet about it.
From what I can tell it is limited to YouTube. The thing is, my old S2 on 4.1.2 had no such issue. None of my other electronics have any issues with YouTube to the degree this does. I'm past believing it is an issue with my phone(though it might be), because as I said, I'm on my third Nexus 5 with this issue.
Has anyone else had this issue? What are my options in trying to fix it? I've had such a bad experience with the Nexus line I'm close to giving up and buying a different phone. This is driving me crazy.
I hope someone can help. Thanks.
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Hiya,
Im having this issue as well. Some of the videos have disortion and stutters, but its not in youtube app. When I play videos form the websites it happens but, not in all of them. Dont know why some are ok and others dont. Sometimes its really annoying, especially when it stutters a lot in the playedback video. I do not know if its a hardware or a software issue.
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Just checked the same video in Android Authority app and in Youtube app. In the first app audio stutters and being a wee bit choppy, in Yt however, everything is fine. Audio is clear, no stutters at all. So I assume its software issue and maybe audio codecs dont play well with third party apps. Also, I dont think there is a solution to this problem.
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