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Microphone failure

Hello fellows,
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I have been using my RAZR HD for almost 6 months with no major issues to speak of. *Recently i decided to bite the bullet and unlock the bootloader and tried out the ROM, Rage HD v1.1, and i really enjoyed it. *But after a week i started having issues with my microphone. *First my mp3 recorder started giving me error messages when i attempt to record saying to close other apps that might be using the microphone. *Next phone calls stopped sending my voice, although i can hear the other side just fine. *Using a headset allows me to still use the phone for work and all but it is a real drag not being able to use my phone as a tuner for my cello like i used to. *i have since wiped the device and tried the Slimbean ROM, and the voice search worked once in 'google now' but is currently dysfunctional.
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Has anyone else heard of this issue and would anyone know how i can solve it? *I tried stock rom again with none of my apps installed and still no microphone.
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Thank you,
Random_Khaos
Sent from my xt926 using xda premium

this is a known issue on some 4.2 AOSP-based roms
try using a blur-based rom for now, or try reverting to the stock rom to see if it solves the issue

I had similar issues with every 4.2 build I tried decided to give it a rest ftm and flashed back to stock firmware 4.1.2 from what I gathered it was known issue and would not be resolved until custom kernel was completed
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

Known issue. Along with camcorder. Bluetooth audio seems a bit flaky too.

Mic not working during call

I've been experiencing a very frustrating issues where the mic is not working during phone call. I can hear the the other person but they cannot hear me, and if they can it's very very low, so low that they can't make out what I'm saying.
However, the microphone does work again if I go to speaker-phone mode. So i know the Mic itself is working (sound recorder works also).
I think somehow the phone thinks a headset is plugged in and disable the mic unless I'm on speaker-phone mode.
I don't think it is a ROM issues as I have tried a large number of different ROMS, including flashing stock OPO image. None worked.
If anyone know a solution to this issue please help me out. It's very frustrating that I can't make phone calls and have to turn on speaker-phone or use a headset.

Try a different Kernel, had the problem with my 3 different Headsets, i tryed the same ROM with some different Kernels and with the AK Kernel everything worked fine...not with the Furnace! Also try to flash UKM over a Custom Kernel. Check out the AK Kernel there you can find everything you need. If you have done everything right as in the "manual" open up Synapse...there is a point called "Sound", there you can find the point "Microphone", volume it up and try again. if its still not working make a full wipe that your device loses all data and reinstall the original CyanogenMod 11s with this tool here or any tool you want!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418
If its still not working delete again everything with the tool, install the CM11s with this tool again, install the CWM Recovery, flash the crDroid Rom (best ROM and everything works for me!), flash GAPPS, flash AK Kernel and last flash UKM!
This is my current setup and everything is working
ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-crdroid-v1-t2827599
Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/orig-development/kernel-ak-t2832168
Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780894
UKM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2913442&d=1409088319
Let me know if it worked

EasyGoingXD said:
Try a different Kernel, had the problem with my 3 different Headsets, i tryed the same ROM with some different Kernels and with the AK Kernel everything worked fine...not with the Furnace! Also try to flash UKM over a Custom Kernel. Check out the AK Kernel there you can find everything you need. If you have done everything right as in the "manual" open up Synapse...there is a point called "Sound", there you can find the point "Microphone", volume it up and try again. if its still not working make a full wipe that your device loses all data and reinstall the original CyanogenMod 11s with this tool here or any tool you want!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418
If its still not working delete again everything with the tool, install the CM11s with this tool again, install the CWM Recovery, flash the crDroid Rom (best ROM and everything works for me!), flash GAPPS, flash AK Kernel and last flash UKM!
This is my current setup and everything is working
ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-crdroid-v1-t2827599
Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/orig-development/kernel-ak-t2832168
Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780894
UKM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2913442&d=1409088319
Let me know if it worked
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No luck here. : /
I've tried everything from flashing different ROMs to flashing different kernel. I even went back to factory reset, lock/unlock bootloader to wipe device. None of that work. Very frustrating. I'm starting to think it's a hardware issues, since trying out that many ROMs didn't help at all.

Did you informed oneplus already?

EasyGoingXD said:
Did you informed oneplus already?
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Yep, filed a support/warranty request. But god knows how long it'll take for them to get back to me. There's no phone number support or anything. : /

neyurt said:
I've been experiencing a very frustrating issues where the mic is not working during phone call. I can hear the the other person but they cannot hear me, and if they can it's very very low, so low that they can't make out what I'm saying.
However, the microphone does work again if I go to speaker-phone mode. So i know the Mic itself is working (sound recorder works also).
I think somehow the phone thinks a headset is plugged in and disable the mic unless I'm on speaker-phone mode.
I don't think it is a ROM issues as I have tried a large number of different ROMS, including flashing stock OPO image. None worked.
If anyone know a solution to this issue please help me out. It's very frustrating that I can't make phone calls and have to turn on speaker-phone or use a headset.
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Hi,
unfortunately I have the same problem. I've tried to fix it even modifying the system/etc/mixer_paths.xml but nothing works (http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...icrophone-ok-google-low-t2805568/post53914918). I noticed when that changing the values of hph-mic and anc-mic to 0, then handsfree mode doesn't work neither. Therefore we have clues to think the main mic is which has the problem.
Curiosly, I do not have had this issue out of the box, I think it began after 30O update. However I've downgraded to 25R and the issue remains.
I hope you the best luck
Regards

neyurt said:
I've been experiencing a very frustrating issues where the mic is not working during phone call. I can hear the the other person but they cannot hear me, and if they can it's very very low, so low that they can't make out what I'm saying.
However, the microphone does work again if I go to speaker-phone mode. So i know the Mic itself is working (sound recorder works also).
I think somehow the phone thinks a headset is plugged in and disable the mic unless I'm on speaker-phone mode.
I don't think it is a ROM issues as I have tried a large number of different ROMS, including flashing stock OPO image. None worked.
If anyone know a solution to this issue please help me out. It's very frustrating that I can't make phone calls and have to turn on speaker-phone or use a headset.
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Cynogen 11s team is working to add support for CTIA headphones soon. See my post in similar thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55186894&postcount=25)

OK figured it out I uninstalled the latest hangouts update and made and received several calls all seems to be ok now

Is there any update regarding this issue? I still have this mic problem during calls and no clue on how to fix it.

OPO microphone problem is a hardware problem
Same problem here.
One morning main microphone in my OPO died - no one can hear me during call.
Recording sound with main mic gives some barely audible sounds.
tried reboot/factory defaults /root with fixing mixer paths - to no avail
The only solution is to call with speakerphone or bluetooth headset or normal headset.
Looks like hardware problem. Sadly OPO support sucks.

Jojo_1 said:
Same problem here.
One morning main microphone in my OPO died - no one can hear me during call.
Recording sound with main mic gives some barely audible sounds.
tried reboot/factory defaults /root with fixing mixer paths - to no avail
The only solution is to call with speakerphone or bluetooth headset or normal headset.
Looks like hardware problem. Sadly OPO support sucks.
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I have a similar problem. Did you find a fix? I did everything. Restarted, ROM changed and everything!

As I wrote - no fix - IMHO it is a hardware fault. Still waiting for response from OPO support in hope for receiving RMA.

I am also thinking to return the phone because of this issue.

Just adding that I also have this problem - phone was working fine until yesterday.
Now mic is extremely quiet in call, unless I switch to speakerphone then it works fine (Video recording sound is fine also, but Google speech to text etc is not working)
I installed Swiftkey last night but I think its unrelated

Has anyone found any solutions for this problem yet?

Yes, I sold the phone!

:laugh:

L1ndon said:
Has anyone found any solutions for this problem yet?
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I´ve opened a ticket. I advice to do the same.
- They will send you a link, with the ZIP-file in this link you have to reflash the rom. But probably it won´t work.
- Then tell them that it doesn´t work (of course only if it doesn´t work).
- Apply a RMA request
- Send them your ONE
- Receive an new one.
I´m waiting for the TNT courier, at the moment.

same problem here. No response from support. now recently even the emails to [email protected] are bouncing back with error, cannot deliver your email to the address.

So.. I'm having the same problem now..
I can't even submit a RMA, as I bought the phone from a person without the invite - so I have the receipt and everything, but when trying to submit the RMA, I have to select the order - Which I have none of, isn't that just wonderfull?
Did any of you find a solution?
I've had Samsung GS3 and GS4 with almost the same issues now and it is killing me, my will to keep living with these problems are close to none...

Mic Not working!

I have a xt1033 conveted to gpe edition! On installing custom roms, my mic is not working in viber and hangouts( Calling featue) too! I can only hear the other persons voice! While the mic is working in normal calls! Where as in stock( gpe edition ) everything is working fine! Please people give me a suggestion- What should I do?

I have this issue as well, regular moto g (3g no micro sd). Running the latest CyanogenMod niggles. Hangouts does the same thing to me. Haven't tried viber yet, skype seems to work fine.

Having this same issue as well, it's so odd. Literally EVERY rom other than stock has this issue. A couple avenues I've explored:
Another thread suggested replacing the audio_policy.conf in /system/etc with an alternate one but this did not help. As a second test I have replaced the stock audio_policy.conf with the one from SlimKat on the stock rom and it didn't make it stop working, so I guess I have exhausted this potential solution.
Another theory I have read is that Hangouts may be attempting to use the noise-cancelling microphone instead of the correct one, which is resulting in the null outgoing audio during calls. I am not sure how to adjust this.
I'm going to have a look at comparing config files from the stock rom and a custom one but I don't have much hope and I'm sure there will be a ton of differences to sort through. I really hope this gets figured out because stock roms make me feel icky.
All the best, friends.

Well, after much tiresome digging, I've finally found the solution. I was searching for "hangouts" but the solution post was obscured by Hangouts not being mentioned and also appearing to only apply to Lollipop, but it works on every KK rom I've tried:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/how-to-fix-voip-calls-android-5-0-t2983391
Enjoy.

FIXED! On MY OPO No Nougat ROMs Have Front Speaker (Earpiece) Audio During Phone Call

On MY OPO No Nougat ROMs Provide Front Speaker (Earpiece) Audio During Phone Call--Only Speakerphone Works.
Using TWRP 3.0.2-0, I have installed almost every available Nougat ROM, with varying degrees of GApps, and my phone doesn't have a working front speaker (earpiece) during calls with any of them, using either the stock dialer, or the Google Phone downloaded from the Play Store.
If your phone is behaving the same way, please post your logcats here along with a brief description of what you've tried to fix it, or what did fix it.
Also, if you are experiencing this issue, did you ever use Msm8974DownloadTool.exe to recover from a HARD BRICK? I'm looking for something in common with other phones with this issue, and so far this is the only thing I can think of that could possibly make my phone different from any other phones in which the front speaker does work.
Hopefully, someone has a fix, or will see something reparable.
Thanks,
pbergonzi
How to logcat:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726238
EDIT:
FIXED:
As of 2016/11/02, ROM's are coming with the front speaker (earpiece) working properly.
If you don't plan on using any newer Nougat ROM, or if yours doesn't work, you might try the fix @kwoktopus provided in his post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69420296&postcount=1142

Don't know how to log cat, but, I have never used Msm8974DownloadTool.exe before and am getting the same issue with the ear piece. I did however find a 7.1 rom that worked, but the video recorder didn't work. I used the tuga 7.1 rom yesterday, earpiece worked, I'm using Nitrogen OS today, earpiece is not working. I hope this helps someone find a solution... I don't think a logcat would help from this rom and I don't feel like flashing back and forth. Everything else on this rom is working flawlessly.
Just noticed you have a tutorial linked on how to logcat, but like I said, I'm on a rom with the same issue so I don't feel like it would help. Try Tuga or whatever it's called and see if you can get it to work.

I have the exact same issue on all Nougat ROMs I tried (Slim7, PureNexus, etc.). Both the earpiece and microphone does not work in calls. The only way I could hear the other person and the other person could hear me was when I was on Speaker or using headsets.
I have now switched back to M. Will send my logcat after I install N again.

After @Hig13's response, I reinstalled TugaPower N3 and N4, and both worked with the front speaker! I'm very glad, thank you @danieldmm.
I hope other devs are able to implement what he has done.
I'm not finished with N ROM's yet though.
Edit: As of 2/11/2016, TugaPower N4 ROM has working video recording. Big congrats to danieldmm.

FIXED:
As of 2016/11/02, ROM's are coming with the front speaker (earpiece) working properly.
If you don't plan on using any newer Nougat ROM, or if yours doesn't work, you might try the fix @kwoktopus provided in his post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=1142

Microphone works for recordings, but not calls or CIT

I'm at my wits end:
I recently tried installing vanced youtube on an unrooted Poco X3 NFC. Afterwards a few permissions were reset, but everything seemed fine, except that somehow during calls no one could hear me anymore. I reversed the whole setup, but the problem persists that no one can hear me during calls.
Recording apps or voice recordings in WhatsApp work fine though. Recordings are clear.
I tried Simple Caller as well, but the same problem persists.
CIT tests of Main Mic show low volume coming in, but never to full volume, even when I blow into the microphone hole.
Has anyone encountered this problem before? I was thinking it might have something to do with the MicroG installation, since MIUI (as always) doesn't play nice with any software hacks.

Enter test menu to double check hardware is not a problem. Just dial * # * # 64663 # * # * and do all mic tests.
If you running Magisk, disable it completely on its settings, so no module/other will change system files systemlessly (on "fake/mirror" system) after a reboot and test again all mics.
Besides that I suggest to flash again the ROM you are using and try it. May be a dirty flash if using some custom ROM....just to be sure actual system on system partition files are not touched.
Another 2 points to consider: have you been playing around with flashing Firmware and/or Kernel? This can be affecting hardware access. If so, then consider to flash again newest available that known to work fine for your very specific variant / Android version.
As a last resort a full flash of newest stock ROM (MIUI v12.5.1+) by fastboot + factory reset afterwards can be interesting to do a final test.
Just to remember: voice recording, whatsapp call (VoiP)....this is not processed as same way as a regular phone call (PSTN), the hardware that deals with the voice processing (after mics; DAC) are different. For instance you can skip (and also test) this when putting a regular call by using a bluetooth phone/mic...the bluetooth device will do the voice process this way.

wilsonhlacerda said:
Enter test menu to double check hardware is not a problem. Just dial * # * # 64663 # * # * and do all mic tests.
If you running Magisk, disable it completely on its settings, so no module/other will change system files systemlessly (on "fake/mirror" system) after a reboot and test again all mics.
Besides that I suggest to flash again the ROM you are using and try it. May be a dirty flash if using some custom ROM....just to be sure actual system on system partition files are not touched.
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I did do the CIT tests. Main MIC recognizes some input, but the "speedometer", never passes the third marking (of 10), no matter how loud I am. Same is true for the Top MIC.
The phone is still locked, so I don't have Magisk or anything else installed. I'm on Stock ROM with newest version (MIUI 12.5.2 (RJGEUXM))

Immortal68 said:
I did do the CIT tests. Main MIC recognizes some input, but the "speedometer", never passes the third marking (of 10), no matter how loud I am. Same is true for the Top MIC.
The phone is still locked, so I don't have Magisk or anything else installed. I'm on Stock ROM with newest version (MIUI 12.5.2 (RJGEUXM))
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While you replying me I've edited my message. Read it again, please.
And now knowing those additional information I'd suggest you to BACKUP your data and factory reset device. And test again with it clean. Specially if have updated MIUI recently.
You can also test it before and after factory reset with a bluetooth mic. Put regular phone calls using bluetooth.
It would be nice to also try your SIM card on the other SIM slot or better test another SIM card on your mobile (both slots). Or at least test your current SIM card on an old / third-party device.

wilsonhlacerda said:
While you replying me I've edited my message. Read it again, please.
And now knowing those additional information I'd suggest you to BACKUP your data and factory reset device. And test again with it clean. Specially if have updated MIUI recently.
You can also test it before and after factory reset with a bluetooth mic. Put regular phone calls using bluetooth.
It would be nice to also try your SIM card on the other SIM slot or better test another SIM card on your mobile (both slots). Or at least test your current SIM card on an old / third-party device.
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Thank you for your quick reply. It's quite interesting to know there's a difference between phone calls and voice recordings.
I connected my bluetooth earphones and tried call and recorder again, but it yielded the same result as before - call: the other side couldn't hear me; recording: perfectly fine.
I'm afraid a factory reset might be needed. I'm just trying to get around it and it's baffling to me, that the microhpone works perfectly everywhere else - only not at all during calls.
I tried switching the SIM card from slot 2 to slot 1, but it didn't change anything either.

Immortal68 said:
Thank you for your quick reply. It's quite interesting to know there's a difference between phone calls and voice recordings.
I connected my bluetooth earphones and tried call and recorder again, but it yielded the same result as before - call: the other side couldn't hear me; recording: perfectly fine.
I'm afraid a factory reset might be needed. I'm just trying to get around it and it's baffling to me, that the microhpone works perfectly everywhere else - only not at all during calls.
I tried switching the SIM card from slot 2 to slot 1, but it didn't change anything either.
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Your bluetooth not working to call in fact are good news: this suggests more a software problem and not a DAC/hardware problem on mobile mainboard. And this does happen, my girlfriend has a Samsung with this kind of problem and I've also read similar others.
By the way I've read a few weeks ago in a local Poco X3 Facebook group of my country a guy with exactly same problem as you. He started to have the problem after upgrading MIUI v12.0.x to v12.5.1 if I can remember, but preserving data. After he tried everything that I suggested he endup factory reseting and this finally solved his problem. At least in his case seems it was some kind of data getting corrupted/incompatible when updating MIUI.

wilsonhlacerda said:
Your bluetooth not working to call in fact are good news: this suggests more a software problem and not a DAC/hardware problem on mobile mainboard. And this does happen, my girlfriend has a Samsung with this kind of problem and I've also read similar others.
By the way I've read a few weeks ago in a local Poco X3 Facebook group of my country a guy with exactly same problem as you. He started to have the problem after upgrading MIUI v12.0.x to v12.5.1 if I can remember, but preserving data. After he tried everything that I suggested he endup factory reseting and this finally solved his problem. At least in his case seems it was some kind of data getting corrupted/incompatible when updating MIUI.
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That's good to hear. I may have to factory reset it tomorrow then. It's the phone of a friend, which is why I tried to get around it (the whole backing up of stuff, etc.), but it does seem to be the only solution. Thank you for your help. I'll report back if it worked, if I do it.

Short update. Somehow the thing fixed itself over night. Next day the microphone worked again. Idk why, but this meant I didn't have to factory reset.