Hey everyone,
last week or so I applied the new update that Sony released. Since then, sound is only being played through the bottom speaker. Does anyone have this issue?
Havent been able to find anything in settings that might relate to this.
The latest Update tunes a few things i guess.. the notifications do work with both speakers but ringtone only works through bottom speakers. I initially Though this was a Smart move by Sony For use with the smart Call handling feature (To not make your ears bleed when taking phone calls).. but it seems Sony just made a mistake!!
Koogly said:
The latest Update tunes a few things i guess.. the notifications do work with both speakers but ringtone only works through bottom speakers. I initially Though this was a Smart move by Sony For use with the smart Call handling feature (To not make your ears bleed when taking phone calls).. but it seems Sony just made a mistake!!
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The notification and ringtone doesnt bother me that much. But when I wanna watch a video I dont see the point of only using one speaker... It seems more like the upper speaker has been lowered by like 80% (as I can still hear a tiny bit if I put my finger on the bottom speaker and ear to the upper to listen).
Still looking for help.
Juusuhako said:
The notification and ringtone doesnt bother me that much. But when I wanna watch a video I dont see the point of only using one speaker... It seems more like the upper speaker has been lowered by like 80% (as I can still hear a tiny bit if I put my finger on the bottom speaker and ear to the upper to listen).
Still looking for help.
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I Dont have any problem with media files.. both my speakers are working fine with videos and music
Koogly said:
The latest Update tunes a few things i guess.. the notifications do work with both speakers but ringtone only works through bottom speakers. I initially Though this was a Smart move by Sony For use with the smart Call handling feature (To not make your ears bleed when taking phone calls).. but it seems Sony just made a mistake!!
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What firmware are you using right now? I also have a D6653 version and I'm planning to upgrade as well..
Right Now i am using 23.0.1.A.5.77 which i guess is the latest version available.. I Havn't Recieved Any other Updates..
But I Have to say, a lot of people are having a bit of Battery drain issue with this firmware update.. i Certainly am facing it.. so Make Your Choice accordingly
Juusuhako said:
Hey everyone,
last week or so I applied the new update that Sony released. Since then, sound is only being played through the bottom speaker. Does anyone have this issue?
Havent been able to find anything in settings that might relate to this.
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Strange!!! My top speaker is louder than bottom one when palying media files or gaming...
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Hello There,
I bought a brand new Xperia L a few days ago. I am used to have the "Click" sound on keypress, it is something that helps me, whilst to others it is somehow annoying. Well, anyway....
The thing is that this sound on this new cell is simply too low. I know this because I live in a rural area, which is very quiet. There I can hear the faint sound, but when I go to town I won't hear anything.
I tried all settings on the phone, trying to increase volume, to no avail. It is not rooted, actually for once I would like to keep it stock.
I wonder if I could get any help on fixing this. I attached a screen shot with info about the phone.
Thanks a lot.
Jose
jk6090 said:
Hello There,
I bought a brand new Xperia L a few days ago. I am used to have the "Click" sound on keypress, it is something that helps me, whilst to others it is somehow annoying. Well, anyway....
The thing is that this sound on this new cell is simply too low. I know this because I live in a rural area, which is very quiet. There I can hear the faint sound, but when I go to town I won't hear anything.
I tried all settings on the phone, trying to increase volume, to no avail. It is not rooted, actually for once I would like to keep it stock.
I wonder if I could get any help on fixing this. I attached a screen shot with info about the phone.
Thanks a lot.
Jose
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Its already plenty loud (the touch sound is linked to the ringtone vol btw)
if you still want it louder, the only way is root and get some sound booster apps
TakuyaZ said:
Its already plenty loud (the touch sound is linked to the ringtone vol btw)
if you still want it louder, the only way is root and get some sound booster apps
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Thank you for your reply, but, really, on my phone it is barely heard. The Ringtone volume is already high. Could it be related to the Android or firmware Version ? By the way, there is no sound on LockScreen release either, which I believe is also a feature.
jk6090 said:
Thank you for your reply, but, really, on my phone it is barely heard. The Ringtone volume is already high. Could it be related to the Android or firmware Version ? By the way, there is no sound on LockScreen release either, which I believe is also a feature.
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there is sound on lockscreen release, just very faint.
try updating to the latest version? i have .17
Hey all,
Is it normal for the top speaker to buzz/crackle when certain sounds are played, particularly those that are somewhat bass heavy?
A good example would be the stock notification sounds, as a lot of them cause this. In particular, the Polaris notification sound makes it rattle like crazy. The Aquila ringtone causes it too. These are just 2 of many examples I could pick out.
Test it yourself, is it normal?
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istrikerx said:
Hey all,
Is it normal for the top speaker to buzz/crackle when certain sounds are played, particularly those that are somewhat bass heavy?
A good example would be the stock notification sounds, as a lot of them cause this. In particular, the Polaris notification sound makes it rattle like crazy. The Aquila ringtone causes it too. These are just 2 of many examples I could pick out.
Test it yourself, is it normal?
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No
ask for replacement cause it s weird hardware issue!
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Geeks Empire said:
No
ask for replacement cause it s weird hardware issue!
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This is my 3rd replacement too...
Edit: I opened up my faulty z3 due to be returned, and it also has the issue with the top speaker crackling.
Seems to be normal then. I assume with the top speaker being responsible for the lows, it just couldnt handle the bass at high volumes.
Same here
I just had my first replacement and the problem persists :crying:
I just got the Xperia Z3 this week and noticed this issue as well. I'm a little disappointed because I expected more from the purportedly improved speakers but I guess I'll live with it for now.
I also noticed that the Z3 gets pretty warm if you play music via walkman with the speaker volume at the max. What also bothers me is that there is speaker noise when using the camera app, even with sound disabled.
yeah, my Z3 has the same issue
Even if you are phoning with load speakers on max volume it crackles.
i have the same pb
my top speaker crackles during some calls at max volume...
I hope this is a software related problem...
any news on this?
Well, I don't really have "crackle" but there's a noticeable "static noise" from top speaker whenever it is active (like when watching a movie/video or even when talking to anyone), especially at high volume setting. More than in any other smartphone that I've ever used. And what's more disappointing is that I am currently using a replacement unit, the original unit had EXACTLY the same issue. I really, REALLY hope that it's a software issue and Sony will be able to improve it with future updates and it's NOT because Sony used low-quality speaker or amplifier components
I have top speaker issue after 2months...the speaker crackling sound get higher.,,and really annoying.,, sometimes not even hearing.
What to do?
My phone got 6month older??
How to solve?
Can I go for replacement?
So this is generic Z3 issue bad move for such a pricey phone...
Count me in too..
My xperia z3 top speaker crackle at the over 80% volume
I noticed this problem on some songs (walkman) or you tube (some videos)
You go to: SETTINGS / SOUND / PHONE RINGTONE / go on the top list, and for example try second song ( AQUILA ) at the maximum volume.
Do you have the same problem on your xperia z3?
I noticed that as well but it seems to only occur on specific sounds for me. I watched a YouTube video at probably 80% volume and heard that crackling. Tried another one even on full volume (both were BF4 gameplay commentaries) and heard nothing but good sound.
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I have the same problem guys :/ the top speaker has more bass and bottom is more low and no bass
Omario-242 said:
I noticed that as well but it seems to only occur on specific sounds for me. I watched a YouTube video at probably 80% volume and heard that crackling. Tried another one even on full volume (both were BF4 gameplay commentaries) and heard nothing but good sound.
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I noticed that this problem is present at over 80% volume, too.
I will also check for this.
Just noticed this while listening to music on a youtube video.
Noticed that my top speaker/earpiece will rattle sometimes while on a call, or when playing certain sounds such as ringtones. I wonder if I should exchange or if it's normal (for the z3) seeing as a few people have the same issue.
I replaced mine and I still have rattling during calls, at pretty much any volume. I don't hear it during music though, which makes me wonder if it may be fixed by an update.
Yeah, me also face the problem too.. Very annoying.. Hmmmm
This started to happen to me, I had been using the phone in the pool, three days later I could hardly even hear the top speaker, I ran music through the speakers for one day (taped up the bottom one), hoping it would fix the problem. but It didn't. Now after 6 days it has started to get louder again, so now I can hear callers again and the phone ring. And is now starting to make the sound you all mention here. As you all say very annoying, Sony must have a manufacturing defect on just that speaker.
Does anyone have any idea if this can be fixed with software? If not, the Z3 is going back and I'm getting either the Moto X or the Note 4
happened to me since day 1 as well. Bought in Australia.
In case anyone is wondering, I returned the phone for the Note 4 and the call quality is 10x better... actually the phone is 10x better in pretty much every way including camera. Not that the Xperia was bad at all, but it just didn't feel polished enough... hopefully the Z4 fixes things
Hi,
I could reduce this problem by enabling the "S-Force Front Surround" option in Settings> Sounds> Sound Effects.
I believe that this problem can be solved with a software update that set the correct equalization to remove that rattle from the top speaker.
Regards!
@Djuro89. Try this; fixed it for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/z3-speakers-incoming-call-headphones-t2889964
Hi,
This is my current equalizer settings. With this configuration the crackling of the top speaker disappeared. Also deactivated other effect options (ClearAudio+ and Surround).
Regards!
I experience this too, I thought it was water related, I'll give it a try
Hi,
I never put my phone in water.
I believe it is an equalization problem in phone software.
With the equalizer setting that I mentioned in my last post I never had this problem.
Regards!
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Hi,
I never put my phone in water.
I believe it is an equalization problem in phone software.
With the equalizer setting that I mentioned in my last post I never had this problem.
Regards!
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Hi it annoys me during calls too..
Hello,
i've noticed the same defect on my Z3... It just happens at specified frequencies, i've tried changing equalization's settings and disabling clear audio+ but nothing changes. It looks like a poor speaker quality because if you lower the volume the audio is clear, don't you agree? Thank you.
I noticed this with both the stock Camera app and Google Camera.
To try it, just record a video of you talking right in front of your phone, and then listen with earphones/headphones. A workaround is to convert videos with mono-sound, but then they lose the "surround" feeling.
Happens even without my silicon case. I think the left channel is handled by the secondary mic (small one near the 3.5mm jack).
Does anyone else have this issue?
Anyone else with this problem?
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Me too!
And here are some samples of another guy which show this effect:
https://youtu.be/J36OPlQnH6s
https://youtu.be/tNAo9gfbuEc
The Sony Audio Recorder App is capable of recording in stereo and its gauges can directly show the inequality:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.audiorecorder
The right speaker works as the right mic and the left mic is only a tiny hole next to the head set jack - so I think the gain difference is understandable.
So I would like to reword your question and put it to all:
Anyone else who is not having this problem?
Update: The same thing happens with the RXSW Z5 ROM. I went back to the stock Lollipop ROM for unrelated reasons, though.
ThemGo said:
The right speaker works as the right mic and the left mic is only a tiny hole next to the head set jack - so I think the gain difference is understandable.
Anyone else who is not having this problem?
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Yeah, you're right. Try to speak closely to the " tiny hole next to the head set jack", left channel gets louder.
Here's an old thread I found, back from the KitKat days:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/help/record-video-audio-louder-t3060695/post59593269#post59593269
Looks like we're out of luck... :/
Survey
Please, other Z3 users:
check if your Z3 has the same issue with the microphones - and tell us here!
Hmm it happens to me too....now I use D6653 with MM concept 3657 firmware and have very low sound while playing back video recording files on Z3. Do you think with stock official firmware still has this bug?
Am I correct to say that ringtones only play through the bottom speaker?
This is my first phone with stereo speaker and I've been a bit disappointed to find that the ringtone only plays through the bottom speaker.
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Am I correct to say that ringtones only play through the bottom speaker?
This is my first phone with stereo speaker and I've been a bit disappointed to find that the ringtone only plays through the bottom speaker.
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Check the speakers with some testing apps, if it still doesn't work you should go to the Samsung service center.
slytherin_eeper said:
Check the speakers with some testing apps, if it still doesn't work you should go to the Samsung service center.
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I've checked on many forums and it is supposed to be like that from factory. This is in case your phone rings when you have it up to your ears and it damages your hearing from the top speaker.
Just to reiterate, my speakers work fine for everything. It is only when the phone rings that it behaves this way. This is a so-called security feature built in Android itself.
I can confirm that this is the case on the A72 too. So not a problem at all!