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Microphone problems

For some reason the microphone on my Sensation is no longer working
The microphone is incredibly quiet (shouting sounds like a whisper), but there is obviously still some response. Occasionally I get a "popping" noise from the microphone.
I'm trying to work out what could have caused the issue. I'm using Albionman's CyanogenMod 10.1 Jellybean 4.2.2 Rom and no other users have reported a problem with it. The only thing I can think of that might have caused an issue is flashing a new radio and RCdata.img file. I've tried changing the radio and it's not made a difference, but I'm not sure if there's any way of getting rid of the RCdata? Could the radio even make a difference to the microphone?
Does anyone have any other ideas for fixes or ways to find out if this is a software or hardware isse? Any help people can offer would be great! :good:

Quick update and some extra info:
I've tried flashing different ROMs on there and it's made no difference. I get the same whisper level sound in calls, sound recorder and video.
Does the video use the two microphones separately to record sound? If so, if one was broken then I'd still expect the sound to be a lot louder than it is (though obviously not normal volume). The chances of both microphones breaking simultaneously seems kind of slim...

Replaced microphone... still not working
So today my replacement microphone turned up and I set to work replacing it. I plugged it in and powered up the phone to check it was working and I STILL have no microphone :crying:
This leads me to believe that it must be a software problem, so does anyone know what things can affect the microphone? I've tried different ROMs, different radios, taking the SD card out and seemingly everything else
Any ideas?????
Edit: sound is exactly the same with microphone unplugged completely

I flashed the stock RUU yesterday and the microphone came back
I then foolishly decided to try installing a custom ROM and the microphone stopped working. I thought I'd be able to flash the stock RUU again and fix the issue but this time flashing the stock RUU didn't work :crying: I'm wondering if I've got a bad sector on the ROM or something... :crying:

again install stock RUU then

ganeshp said:
again install stock RUU then
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Yeah, I did... several times. It hasn't worked this time though for some reason.

[Q] WIFI & sound problem

Hi, i did not find any related to my problem, that's why i am opening this thread.
I did a brick on my tf700 at last September and the cheapest solution it was to buy a new board on ebay.
i did the replacement that it was easier than i supposed and it started to work like new, like the first time the system ever boot.
After some days i did again unlock and install cromix and during several weeks it was perfect until yesterday when I detected that it was not good WiFi.
It is like half of intensity compared with htc one. Just works up to 8m from router.
I open it again to verify contacts, board. Everything is normal.
Do anyone know about antenna problem on tf700 (on my last prime it was a lot)? or hardware problem that in a moment reduced the intensity, if it was no WiFi at all i understood as a hardware problem, but half is strange.
Another thing is sound. When i started tf700 no sound, just on phones. After some hours (from night to morning) tablet working, sound appear.... i don't understand.
I tried different firmwares, now i am on cmb 4.3, and it is the same.
Any help?

antonio3073 said:
Hi, i did not find any related to my problem, that's why i am opening this thread.
I did a brick on my tf700 at last September and the cheapest solution it was to buy a new board on ebay.
i did the replacement that it was easier than i supposed and it started to work like new, like the first time the system ever boot.
After some days i did again unlock and install cromix and during several weeks it was perfect until yesterday when I detected that it was not good WiFi.
It is like half of intensity compared with htc one. Just works up to 8m from router.
I open it again to verify contacts, board. Everything is normal.
Do anyone know about antenna problem on tf700 (on my last prime it was a lot)? or hardware problem that in a moment reduced the intensity, if it was no WiFi at all i understood as a hardware problem, but half is strange.
Another thing is sound. When i started tf700 no sound, just on phones. After some hours (from night to morning) tablet working, sound appear.... i don't understand.
I tried different firmwares, now i am on cmb 4.3, and it is the same.
Any help?
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If you use a different rom and you still have the same problems, then you may have a defect motherboard..
You can try to install a stock rom to verify the issues that you have. If you still have the problems, then you can confirm that you have a bad board.. Good luck..:fingers-crossed:

LetMeKnow said:
If you use a different rom and you still have the same problems, then you may have a defect motherboard..
You can try to install a stock rom to verify the issues that you have. If you still have the problems, then you can confirm that you have a bad board.. Good luck..:fingers-crossed:
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I already ordered another board from other guy.
My doubt is if the problem is at the ROM level, or kernel level.
Is not possible to take a log to see what Android reports at startup for sound and WiFi?

antonio3073 said:
I already ordered another board from other guy.
My doubt is if the problem is at the ROM level, or kernel level.
Is not possible to take a log to see what Android reports at startup for sound and WiFi?
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Did you do a clean installation of your rom? If you flashed different kernels, you may have messed up the wifi modules.
Or it is another bug that has been discussed lately in the CROMi-X forum. If you turn wifi off and then on again: Does that change anything?
Some people had bad download speed when waking from sleep, whereas it was fine on a fresh boot or after toggling WiFi on/off.
If that is your problem, try turning off WiFi Optimization in the WiFi settings.

Can I relock my bootloader after updating to 4.4.3 with the 4.4.2's RUU ?

I'm on stock ROM (rooted with unlocked bootloader) and have the latest update 4.4.3. I had a small hardware issue and I need to get the phone serviced. I hence have to relock the bootloader (consequently flash the stock ROM). Are there any issues flashing the older 4.4.2 ROM while relocking the bootloader?

Relocking the bootloader won't change the fact that you're registered in Motorola's database as having requested an unlock code. Hence your warranty is void even if you relock. Besides, relocking won't magically change back the unlock flag of the bootloader to 0. Sorry to tell you, but in one word: you're screwed.

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Relocking the bootloader won't change the fact that you're registered in Motorola's database as having requested an unlock code. Hence your warranty is void even if you relock. Besides, relocking won't magically change back the unlock flag of the bootloader to 0. Sorry to tell you, but in one word: you're screwed.
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Dang! So I can be refused service even if my phone is misbehaving ? I am having issues with sound. Whenever someone calls me, neither party can hear the other's voice. However when I change to loudspeaker, everything's fine. I also can't listen to music unless I plug in my headphones. I had this problem in the past too and had presumed this to be a hardware problem but once I updated to the newer 4.4.3, everything was swell and suddenly the problem returns. That's the reason why I wanted to get this serviced at a Motorola center.

@abhishekk89 .... As @SbM_ has so correctly and specifically pointed out, by applying to Motorola for the unlock code you have waved goodbye to your Warranty which has now flown away to "...the land of broken promises".... HOWEVER.... this just means that Motorola will not carry out repairs or service under their Warranty conditions. They will repair or service your phone but at your cost, they will charge you for every screw that is undone and every intake of breath that is taken by their service technician.

Okay, at this point of time, I've given up going back to Motorola. At the very least, I want to try and see if I can rectify the problem. One thing I wish to do is downgrade from 4.4.3 that I currently have to 4.4.2 and see if that fixes my issues. Since I heard that there were updates made to the bootloader in 4.4.3 I wanted to make sure I wouldn't brick my device trying to go down from 4.4.3 to 4.4.2.

I think that going from 4.4.3 to 4.4.2 does not have problem, only from 4.4.4 to 4.4.3 or below.

kirmr said:
I think that going from 4.4.3 to 4.4.2 does not have problem, only from 4.4.4 to 4.4.3 or below.
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Thanks! Are you certain about this ? Anyone else did this and had no issues ?

abhishekk89 said:
Thanks! Are you certain about this ? Anyone else did this and had no issues ?
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In the other day I went from 4.4.3 US firmware to 4.4.2 GPE, so I think there is no problem.

kirmr said:
In the other day I went from 4.4.3 US firmware to 4.4.2 GPE, so I think there is no problem.
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Thank you! This worked perfectly fine. Unfortunately my issues persist

abhishekk89 said:
Thank you! This worked perfectly fine. Unfortunately my issues persist
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What is your problem? Just to see if we can help...

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What is your problem? Just to see if we can help...
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Thank you so much. I have an issue with sound. During a call, the proximity sensor doesn't work and unless I'm on loudspeaker, neither can I hear the caller nor can they hear me. If I use a pair of headphones, I am able to hear them but they can't hear me. The second issue is I can't play anything (YouTube videos or music) using my phone speakers (I hear absolutely nothing). I need to use the headphones to listen to audio. However, I can hear the ringtone if someone calls me so I'm pretty sure the speakers are not kaput. Also, I'm convinced this is not a hardware issue since I've had this problem before in 4.4.2 and when I upgraded to 4.4.3, it had disappeared (until it came back recently). I really don't know what to do since I've done multiple factory resets, downgraded to 4.4.2 and still the problem persists.

abhishekk89 said:
Thank you so much. I have an issue with sound. During a call, the proximity sensor doesn't work and unless I'm on loudspeaker, neither can I hear the caller nor can they hear me. If I use a pair of headphones, I am able to hear them but they can't hear me. The second issue is I can't play anything (YouTube videos or music) using my phone speakers (I hear absolutely nothing). I need to use the headphones to listen to audio. However, I can hear the ringtone if someone calls me so I'm pretty sure the speakers are not kaput. Also, I'm convinced this is not a hardware issue since I've had this problem before in 4.4.2 and when I upgraded to 4.4.3, it had disappeared (until it came back recently). I really don't know what to do since I've done multiple factory resets, downgraded to 4.4.2 and still the problem persists.
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If you already have flashed stock sometimes I think that that can't be a software issue, so it can only be an hardware problem. If I were you I would put the Moto in the warranty so they can see what's wrong with it.

abhishekk89 said:
Thank you so much. I have an issue with sound. During a call, the proximity sensor doesn't work and unless I'm on loudspeaker, neither can I hear the caller nor can they hear me. If I use a pair of headphones, I am able to hear them but they can't hear me. The second issue is I can't play anything (YouTube videos or music) using my phone speakers (I hear absolutely nothing). I need to use the headphones to listen to audio. However, I can hear the ringtone if someone calls me so I'm pretty sure the speakers are not kaput. Also, I'm convinced this is not a hardware issue since I've had this problem before in 4.4.2 and when I upgraded to 4.4.3, it had disappeared (until it came back recently). I really don't know what to do since I've done multiple factory resets, downgraded to 4.4.2 and still the problem persists.
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I agree that, sadly, this sounds like a hardware issue. It actually sounds like the phone thinks that you have a headset plugged into the headphone jack even when you don't. Likely the headphone jack is defective, but have you tried maybe blasting some compressed air into the headphone port to see if that helps? Maybe shine a flashlight down it to see if a tiny something got jammed inside? If so, a tiny pair of tweezers might be in order. You could also maybe try shaving down the tip of a cotton swab, dousing what's left with rubbing alcohol, wring it out so it is just damp instead of dripping, and use that to clean the inside of the jack, just in case there is something conductive in there that might be causing the port to think it has something plugged into it.
kirmr said:
If you already have flashed stock sometimes I think that that can't be a software issue, so it can only be an hardware problem. If I were you I would put the Moto in the warranty so they can see what's wrong with it.
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Unfortunately, he has probably voided his warranty by unlocking his bootloader (which is a RETARDED policy on Motorola's part). Although if I were in his shoes, even knowing the odds were stacked against me, I would try to call Motorola and plead my case: the bootloader unlock did not cause the headphone jack to fail and so should not be held against him. If he talks to the right person, he might be able to get them to make an exception for him.
Good luck,
-- Nathan

Low headphone volume

So we all know the phone is plagued with low call/speakerphone volume. Hopefully it'll be fixed in a software update and it's been identified as a CM issue as well.
The phone also has very low headphone volume both for call and music/general audio. I have a hard time believing that they can somehow double the volume out the headphone port through software. The phone speakers could be louder for general audio as well.
Did they just choose a weak audio chip for the 'Never Settle' phone?

eatkabab said:
So we all know the phone is plagued with low call/speakerphone volume. Hopefully it'll be fixed in a software update and it's been identified as a CM issue as well.
The phone also has very low headphone volume both for call and music/general audio. I have a hard time believing that they can somehow double the volume out the headphone port through software. The phone speakers could be louder for general audio as well.
Did they just choose a weak audio chip for the 'Never Settle' phone?
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DAC is the same as every other Snapdragon 800/801.
I guess it's software related.

drakester09 said:
DAC is the same as every other Snapdragon 800/801.
I guess it's software related.
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For now, I think XNPH25R the rom is still quite buggy. I am experiencing various of bugs...

soralz said:
For now, I think XNPH25R the rom is still quite buggy. I am experiencing various of bugs...
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Duh, I forgot the DAC is built into the SoC. And I'm not getting any bugs so far after 4 days. I'm actusly quite impressed. Its more stable than any Samsung HTC crap android ive used.
I do hope this is remedied with the next software iteration.

Well, even the mighty Nexus5 had some issues with call volume, and speaker volume. this might get fixed with an update. And I hope very soon.
kudos

[HELP] Speakers not Working

So, I ordered OnePlus One from the Swappa Boneyard for $185US. The only issue that was advertised was that the stereo speakers were not working and had been replaced, but still didn't function. I can hear media and call audio through the ear piece, but I am stuck using headphones and a Bluetooth speaker for an actually audible media audio experience.
Until recently, I owned another OnePlus One that encountered the dreaded sim card slot failure. The motherboard isn't modular, so replacement of it is was possible. But, it had 100% working speakers.
I played Dr. Frankenstein and swapped the motherboards in hopes of having a fully functional device. Unfortunately, the sound still does not work.
My initial conclusion was that the speaker I/O on the motherboard was faulty, but now I am seeing others with the same issue (rerouting of stereo speaker audio through the earpiece or having no media audio at all).
I have tried using Soundabout and Clean Master to clean up any residual files, flashing OxygenOS, and have even switched ROMs several times (clean installs, of course). But with no luck.
Obviously, the warranty is void now. So I'm turning to my fellow XDA hackers and OPO users who may have had experience with the same issue for some tips.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
With love,
MikeCriggs

Hello,
Try flashing *fastboot* images of CM11S 44S version and troubleshoot your issue on it or you can flash ColorOS images
I found similar thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/speakers-t2875100
Read the comments.

Mr hOaX said:
Hello,
Try flashing *fastboot* images of CM11S 44S version and troubleshoot your issue on it or you can flash ColorOS images
I found similar thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/speakers-t2875100
Read the comments.
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I already saw that thread and it wasn't too helpful for me. I will, however, fastboot flash back to CM11S and see if that makes any difference. It may not work, but it can't hurt. Thank you for the suggestion.

MikeCriggs said:
I already saw that thread and it wasn't too helpful for me. I will, however, fastboot flash back to CM11S and see if that makes any difference. It may not work, but it can't hurt. Thank you for the suggestion.
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Mike, did you ever get your speakers working? I'm having the exact same symptoms. No sound from the speakers but wired headset and Bluetooth headset both work. Flash to LineageOS made no difference. I replaced the speaker module but it made no difference. I'm guessing it's either the motherboard or the flex cable from the M/B to the speakers module. I don't have another flex cable to swap however.