Call quality - Moto G5 Plus Real Life Review

When you call granny, does she keep saying "Huh?! Wut?!" or does the conversation flow pretty well? Rate this thread to express how you feel about the Moto G5 Plus's call quality. A higher rating indicates that calls are clear and crisp, and that regardless of background noise, you can hear the other party clearly (and with ample volume) and they can hear you.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

As for me noise cancellation works correctly, sound is clear enough

The worst call quality in Moto G5. I can hardly hear the other person on the phone. I have to the phone in speaker for listening. Pathetic phone. My first and last Moto Phone. Will sell this phone whenever I get better price.
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Better than my previous phone.... Its as clear as it can be

I hear a lot of reviewers and users complaining of low call volume. Personally I don't what they're talking about, all calls I've made and received have been clear plenty loud enough to hear over any background noise. Excellent call quality and reception, better signal strength than my wife's S8+.
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For me there is this call quality issue too. It is worst when putting the phone between head and shoulder. It is no issue using the speaker.
Another related issue might be, when I try to use the Google Assistant while driving. I was using e.g. "Ok Google, what is my next turn". This only works with my G5+ having the engine switched off. As soon as there is background noise the voice commands get not detected.
My guess is a quite bad microphone.
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There are issues with call quality, even after the software patch. My call recipients have been very frequently complaining about the terrible audio quality(a faulty noise cancellation system/ mediocre mic).
If this issue doesn't go away with next update, its definitely a hardware problem. I'll hold my decision till then :|

I received my new G5 Plus yesterday. I've made a couple of calls on it using the bluetooth in my car (2015 Subaru WRX) and I was heard loud and clear. On my end, however, audio was very low and it was difficult to hear the conversation. I had to turn the car radio all the way up which resulted in the radio blasting when finished with the call. Listening to voicemail on the handset, the audio does seem low.

n7slc said:
I received my new G5 Plus yesterday. I've made a couple of calls on it using the bluetooth in my car (2015 Subaru WRX) and I was heard loud and clear. On my end, however, audio was very low and it was difficult to hear the conversation. I had to turn the car radio all the way up which resulted in the radio blasting when finished with the call. Listening to voicemail on the handset, the audio does seem low.
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Return the device, lenovo does not have not have fix for the low volume bug.
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Does anyone know how to increase speaker volume? I already used and changed the mixer_paths.xml but it did not increase anything ... Where can I be wrong?
ROM stock

sigulda1 said:
It is worst when putting the phone between head and shoulder.
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This right here, I always do this and as soon as I do it people tell me they can barely hear me. I did try HD voice for the first time the other day since I switched to Verizon and that sounded like perfection though.

Don't know if you're still soliciting comments on call quality - but I have an interesting perspective. I've had the G5 plus since May of 2017. It's been great. Call quality was clear in both directions, in speakerphone or regular mode. Speaker volume for media (YT, Pandora, etc) was more than adequate. Then, about a week ago, it thought it was hooked up to charger when it wasn't, and wouldn't charge properly. I did an advanced warranty exchange through Moto, and the new one arrived on Monday.
The original phone never went above -35 firmware. This new one arrived with -83. The new one is still plenty loud with media content - but horrendous with in-call volumes. The speakerphone is barely louder than on regular mode. And that's with the volume turned up all the way. I'm calling Moto tomorrow to get this exchanged.
FWIW, both phones were rooted day one - using the same approach. I will relock and flash and unrooted stock image back to the phone tomorrow to verify that this isn't a kernel issue - and I suspect it isn't.
TL;DR - there may be legitimate hardware differences between the same model G5 Plus (RETUS) phones. That may account for why some complain about the issue and others have never seen a problem.
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Well, several hours later, after rolling back to 35 and bone stock, I had FULL volume on this new replacement phone. I've rooted it, and added my apps, and the volume has remained full, both speakerphone and earpiece. So I don't think it's hardware.
I'm downloading -83 and will apply that tomorrow to see if that's where the problem returns. Will post results here.

And to add on to my last post - after flashing the latest (.83) stock firmware, the speakerphone is hosed again. This is with a locked bootloader/unrooted clean image. Went back to .35 and speaker works again. I think Moto has a bug in their .83 software.

erkme73 said:
And to add on to my last post - after flashing the latest (.83) stock firmware, the speakerphone is hosed again. This is with a locked bootloader/unrooted clean image. Went back to .35 and speaker works again. I think Moto has a bug in their .83 software.
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Nice too see someone doing some correct diagnosis, sadly the chances of Motorola reading this are zero.
Just to add, my uk G5plus has also never had volume issues, but then we seem to be the last place to get any updates, only had august update a month.

matrixzone said:
The worst call quality in Moto G5. I can hardly hear the other person on the phone. I have to the phone in speaker for listening. Pathetic phone. My first and last Moto Phone. Will sell this phone whenever I get better price.
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Will u tell pls, Where from j bought the phone & what's ur exact model no XT-16xx?

Its a real dealbreaker that with so many awesome PIE custom ROMs around with their awesome kernels with all the goodness of Gcam ports and awesome battery lives, the only bummer seems to be the in-call volume in the custom ROMs. Also, any MP3 played in any music player just is not loud enough as stock. Just because of this reason, I have decided to go Stock until that issue is resolved in the custom ROMs. All the developers "claim" that their ROMs have the Oreo firmware. My question is that is not the sound part of the firmware? How can they screw up that basic function when upgrading all the other cosmetics with kernels and all? A terrible workaround for this issue in the custom ROMs that I have heard is to "use Viper4android" or some other stuff to correct the audio.

Call quality is very poor on AT&T, mostly because of AT&T's lack of support for this device. Thing is, I bought this device for it's advanced features, which I have not been able to take advantage of to this day. I've been trying since day one of buying this device to get them to support wifi calling, HD voice, and VOLTE features on this device. The VOLTE is the worst, because when I'm on a phone call, it automatically downgrades my internet and/or mobile hotspot to HSPA+.
Sadly, AT&T only seems to care about supporting devices that are purchased directly through ATT these days. It is disappointing since when I first purchased this device, I was using a Tmobile Pre-paid SIM card and those features worked fine on there. Truth is, that is why I'm on XDA forums being active again, hoping to maybe find a solution to my problem here since AT&T support can't help me at all.

I've used Moto g 2013 and 2nd gen before. The call quality on those were excellent especially in the 2nd gen. I can't say the same about g5 plus tho. On a quiet place, the call quality is okay but it becomes hard to understand what's being said from the other side even in a mildly crowded place.

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Just exchanged my inspire for a new one, same problems, recall?

Well, ive been having signal/call quality problems and a broken speakerphone so I decided to exchange the phone for a brand new one.
On this new phone the speakerphone still doesn't work (the other person can't make out what im saying at all). Both phones have had this same problem, why does HTC not fix this?
By dialing *#*#4636#*#* I have switched the network to edge only and now get 3 bars instead of 1 in my house. Im hoping this fixes the call quality problem Im having.
Depending on how my call quality is over the next week, I may go back and see if I can pay the difference and get an Atrix.
Tell them you're having signal issues @ home and you'd like one of the microcells. That will alleviate your signal issue while there. The speaker phone, I dunno, mine has worked just fine on both of my Inspires.
Tx Redneck said:
Tell them you're having signal issues @ home and you'd like one of the microcells.
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Ive read different reviews and it seems very hit or miss as to whether or not they will give you one for free or charge $100-$150. Do you have any experience with it?
Called ATT, they sent updates to my phone supposedly, I seem to be maybe getting 1 more bar in H+ but not consistently. He told me to call a store and tell them you're having problem and ask about the microcell. Would be nice to get that for free, but still bummed about my speakerphone.
if you've only got one bar of signal, it could be the reason your call quality could be so low- may not be much an issue with speakerphone at all... does the other side hear you without trouble when using a headset or the phone itself?
and i'd assume you're using the stock rom that at&t ships- maybe you could install the volume+ app and tweak your speakerphone settings?
Which setting cuz for me it just yes back to hspda
djsmvp said:
Well, ive been having signal/call quality problems and a broken speakerphone so I decided to exchange the phone for a brand new one.
On this new phone the speakerphone still doesn't work (the other person can't make out what im saying at all). Both phones have had this same problem, why does HTC not fix this?
By dialing *#*#4636#*#* I have switched the network to edge only and now get 3 bars instead of 1 in my house. Im hoping this fixes the call quality problem Im having.
Depending on how my call quality is over the next week, I may go back and see if I can pay the difference and get an Atrix.
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mightyoj said:
if you've only got one bar of signal, it could be the reason your call quality could be so low- may not be much an issue with speakerphone at all... does the other side hear you without trouble when using a headset or the phone itself?
and i'd assume you're using the stock rom that at&t ships- maybe you could install the volume+ app and tweak your speakerphone settings?
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The speakerphone doesn't work even when I have 3-5 bars. I will be talking to them fine, and then once its on speaker they say "what what, i cant really hear you" and then once i take speaker off they can hear me fine. Both stock phones have been like this? I will check out the volume+ app
churro7 said:
Which setting cuz for me it just yes back to hspda
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Theres a network settings where you can choose hspda, gsm, etc.
speakerphone TERRIBLE
I have also had major problems with the speakerphone on my phone since I bought it. I think I am right around the 30 day return point, but I have been to lazy to return it to stock and take it back. Not sure if it is a hardware problem or if the phone is just like this. I asked my friend who has the same phone, and he said he didn't notice a problem.
It's like the mic input is way too sensitive, so when I put someone on speakerphone whatever they say gets looped back into the mic and echos VERY loudly back to them. Absolutely impossible to have a conversation with speakerphone on which is very annoying because I prefer it most of the time.
I can also notice that the problem exists when I use Soundhound. I can play a song at an extremely low volume and the input meter on Soundhound is always completely maxed out. If the song is at a normal volume, it often won't be able to detect which sound it is because it must be coming in too loudly. So I have to turn the volume way down and try again.
Is this not a normal thing on the HTC Inspire? Has no one noticed this? Or am I having some sort of hardware problem?
Can anyone think of a way to fix it, such as a mic input level adjust?
Thanks.
I exchanged my phone 3 times at ATT because of cell signal and call quality to later find out they are working on the towers in my area - so they say. I had 3-4 bars of service about 2 months ago and now i'm down to 1-2.
In the end, I threatened to switch to verizon and ended up walking out of the store with a free microcell. - I've also been on a ATT Premier Business Acct. for the past 5 years - so that might of helped.
Call quality on the Microcell is superb. Some of my text messages don't want to go out the first time and I have to resend but other then that its pretty good.
weregoingunion said:
I have also had major problems with the speakerphone on my phone since I bought it. I think I am right around the 30 day return point, but I have been to lazy to return it to stock and take it back. Not sure if it is a hardware problem or if the phone is just like this. I asked my friend who has the same phone, and he said he didn't notice a problem.
It's like the mic input is way too sensitive, so when I put someone on speakerphone whatever they say gets looped back into the mic and echos VERY loudly back to them. Absolutely impossible to have a conversation with speakerphone on which is very annoying because I prefer it most of the time.
I can also notice that the problem exists when I use Soundhound. I can play a song at an extremely low volume and the input meter on Soundhound is always completely maxed out. If the song is at a normal volume, it often won't be able to detect which sound it is because it must be coming in too loudly. So I have to turn the volume way down and try again.
Is this not a normal thing on the HTC Inspire? Has no one noticed this? Or am I having some sort of hardware problem?
Can anyone think of a way to fix it, such as a mic input level adjust?
Thanks.
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- Also, depending on your ROM, Radio, RIL combination - you may have the wrong Radio for the ROM you are using. I had a few different ROMS installed and the radio provided clear call quality on my end but on receiving end they stated that there was a echo. I switched radios and flashed the appropriate RIL and the problem went away.
djsmvp said:
The speakerphone doesn't work even when I have 3-5 bars. I will be talking to them fine, and then once its on speaker they say "what what, i cant really hear you" and then once i take speaker off they can hear me fine. Both stock phones have been like this?
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The mic for the speaker phone is on the back.. when you use the speakerphone, you have to talk to the back of your phone.. not the bottom.. if you talk to the bottom mic they wont be able to hear you. This has been talked about on these boards countless times. search

[Q] Extremely Low Call Volume - Is this a common problem?

Hi all.
Recently got myself my first smartphone, the Nexus S on Telus. (Well, had a Samsung Omnia before, but getting a WM6.1 phone in 2010 can hardly be considered smart )
Everything was going swimmingly. I have a penchant for changing up the software innards on the devices I own, so naturally I rooted my shiny new phone and had a good time trying out all these ROMS. This was approximately a month ago.
About a week ago my phone inexplicably began to act up. My in-call volume dropped to barely a whisper, and my touch-sensitive search button would for some reason go off on it's on.
After a bit of Googling, I found out that the search button issue is affecting many other Canadian users also, something about a bug in the new radio (AUCKD1).
But I've yet to find anything conclusive about the in-call volume. There are threads who are complaining of either low or high volumes, but no workable solutions.
So as a last resort I have restored my phone to fully stock 2.3.4. One to see if it was my messing around that caused it, and to also prepare for the possibility of having to return my shiny. It may just be my imagination/denial, but the call volume seems slightly better. Not good enough for me to hear outside, but inside, with no background noise it's just slightly quieter than normal.
Another thing that is very odd. Skype volume is much louder than voice calls. To be frank it's still not loud enough to be considered acceptable, but it is definitely louder. They use the same speakers right? Why would that be?
If at all possible I'd like to avoid having to take the phone back since Telus will no doubt charge me exuberant fees for having touched the phone for more than 3 seconds and moving more than 18 millimeters away from the store I bought it from.
Please advise, XDA!
U can try install kernel voodoo sound from supercurio and apps. U can see the different.
I had try most of the custom rom. There is one rom who give me loudest call volume, but I can't remember which ROM it is. U should explore more rather than bring it to the store.
Now I'm on liquidnexusbread, but not giving me a good volume in call.
I knew it sucks... but I love this rom performance.
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Nexus 5: Making-Receiving calls (Microphone and Speaker) problem

Hi Guys -
Black Nexus 5. It has been great in everything except placing and receiving calls. I don't use a headset just the phone directly. But whenever I call someone, people tell me that they can barely hear me. To fix that I literally have to move my mouth right next to the microphone and even then the voice is barely ok. I almost have to shout. People tell me that I sounded much louder on my own phone.
Also while hearing people on the phone the voice is too low. I use the volume control app and have the IN CALL volume on FULL. 5/5. Still I barely hear the other person and if it's noisy outside I cannot. Contrast to my previous phone in which I had to go down to 50% volume otherwise it was too loud.
Is this a defective unit? A hardware issue? Do I need to ask Google for replacement? I am loath to do that since the phone has been amazing in everything else. It's fast as hell and the battery life is super.
I wanted to know if any one has the same problem and whether it might be fixed with a software update or is it just a hardware issue and something wrong with my phone?
Thanks in advance.
Idem for me !
Hi,
I've the same problem with my Nexus 5. I think that it's a software problem because, when I put the speaker on, the problem is resolved. I think that it's due to 2 microphones and noise cancelation... Our voice is canceled ! I hope that Google is awared of that problem and will delivered a fix quickely. Specially that there is another problem with speaker that sometimes sizzles a lot ! I think that i'm going to buy a headset in the meantime. That's really a shame : a new phone that we cannot use to phone ! Even if yes for the other thinks Nexus 5 is great.
Are they other people that are the same problem ? How can we open a case in Google ? How they know that there is really something to fix ?
Thanks,
imjimmy said:
Hi Guys -
Black Nexus 5. It has been great in everything except placing and receiving calls. I don't use a headset just the phone directly. But whenever I call someone, people tell me that they can barely hear me. To fix that I literally have to move my mouth right next to the microphone and even then the voice is barely ok. I almost have to shout. People tell me that I sounded much louder on my own phone.
Also while hearing people on the phone the voice is too low. I use the volume control app and have the IN CALL volume on FULL. 5/5. Still I barely hear the other person and if it's noisy outside I cannot. Contrast to my previous phone in which I had to go down to 50% volume otherwise it was too loud.
Is this a defective unit? A hardware issue? Do I need to ask Google for replacement? I am loath to do that since the phone has been amazing in everything else. It's fast as hell and the battery life is super.
I wanted to know if any one has the same problem and whether it might be fixed with a software update or is it just a hardware issue and something wrong with my phone?
Thanks in advance.
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imjimmy said:
Hi Guys -
Black Nexus 5. It has been great in everything except placing and receiving calls. I don't use a headset just the phone directly. But whenever I call someone, people tell me that they can barely hear me. To fix that I literally have to move my mouth right next to the microphone and even then the voice is barely ok. I almost have to shout. People tell me that I sounded much louder on my own phone.
Also while hearing people on the phone the voice is too low. I use the volume control app and have the IN CALL volume on FULL. 5/5. Still I barely hear the other person and if it's noisy outside I cannot. Contrast to my previous phone in which I had to go down to 50% volume otherwise it was too loud.
Is this a defective unit? A hardware issue? Do I need to ask Google for replacement? I am loath to do that since the phone has been amazing in everything else. It's fast as hell and the battery life is super.
I wanted to know if any one has the same problem and whether it might be fixed with a software update or is it just a hardware issue and something wrong with my phone?
Thanks in advance.
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Did you ask for an RMA? If so, what is the status?
I have the same issue and google has promised an RMA.
Its quite a pain not to have a phone for a week.
shrek8421 said:
Did you ask for an RMA? If so, what is the status?
I have the same issue and google has promised an RMA.
Its quite a pain not to have a phone for a week.
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I don't think a replacement will help.
There are several other threads already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518840
exactly the same here... already some news what to do?
This issue seems to have become worse with the 4.2.2 update. The in-call volume is very very low. It's impossible for me to hear other people unless I am in a quiet room (the volume is maxed out). I recall with the stock 4.4.0 - the call volume was not that low.
For whatever reason, using a headset everything is fine. So for phone calls, Nexus 5 is only usable if I use a headset. It's impossible with the earpiece.
Anyone else having a problem with low in call volume? I'm wondering whether it's my specific phone. Everything else is perfect, and the battery life is insanely good. Wondering whether I should RMA.
I too am having this problem. It wasn't like this before the update but outside I can barely hear the other side. I don't make a lot of calls tbh but I remember shortly after I bought it making a call to another N5 and thinking how great it sounded.
Now it's hard to use.
I am having the same issue some days back. They Have replaced with new one..No issues so far..
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Elemetrix said:
I too am having this problem. It wasn't like this before the update but outside I can barely hear the other side. I don't make a lot of calls tbh but I remember shortly after I bought it making a call to another N5 and thinking how great it sounded.
Now it's hard to use.
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Hi - did you do anything. I am wondering whether RMA helps in such a case.
I haven't done anything with mine yet I was hoping to compare it to a friends N5 first.
I might try and contact Google.
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[Q] Voice call quality on Z3 - opinions?

Hi,
I recently switched from a Samsung S4 and was surprised that the call quality on Z3 is subjectively very poor.
My complaints:
1) I feel that it is sometimes too loud even on the lowest volume
2) There is considerable noise whenever the person on the other end speaks - it seems to be at almost a constant volume, so turning volume up helps, but then it is too loud for me - this is a major issue to me, it is so bad
3) I tried various settings for call audio and I don't feel they make any difference (compares to a touchwiz ROM options - you could really hear a difference there between Smooth and Clear (or whatever they were called).
4) I tried some sound mods hoping they would do something, but they didn't - I am on a mostly stock ROM and I had problem with the call quality since the beginning - before I even rooted the device.
Does anybody have the same problems as me, or is something amiss with my Z3?
Thanks for your opinion
Zviratko said:
Hi,
I recently switched from a Samsung S4 and was surprised that the call quality on Z3 is subjectively very poor.
My complaints:
1) I feel that it is sometimes too loud even on the lowest volume
2) There is considerable noise whenever the person on the other end speaks - it seems to be at almost a constant volume, so turning volume up helps, but then it is too loud for me - this is a major issue to me, it is so bad
3) I tried various settings for call audio and I don't feel they make any difference (compares to a touchwiz ROM options - you could really hear a difference there between Smooth and Clear (or whatever they were called).
4) I tried some sound mods hoping they would do something, but they didn't - I am on a mostly stock ROM and I had problem with the call quality since the beginning - before I even rooted the device.
Does anybody have the same problems as me, or is something amiss with my Z3?
Thanks for your opinion
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Hi, I would include model number and service provider. These are issues that may affect voice quality, if I'm not incorrect to say so.
I have a D6616 on T-mobile in the US, most of my callers are on Tmo (family plan) and quality when in network is far better than Iphone 4 or 5 on big red (VZW), HD calling is very clear, makes it not sound like a phone at all, weird mind game it plays... Loudness is something that because of my job is very appreciated, and microphone is very sensitive, better than my previous LG G2... had to scream into that slab to be heard... people thought i was Les Grossman
Came from a Sprint LG G2 here, I would say the Z3 is as good if not better in terms of call quality. Just my opinion though. It is loud but, not too much as to hurt my ears though. Almost don't need speakerphone mode lol.

Call quality

When you call granny, does she keep saying "Huh?! Wut?!" or does the conversation flow pretty well? Rate this thread to express how you feel about the Huawei Nexus 6P's call quality. A higher rating indicates that calls are clear and crisp, and that regardless of background noise, you can hear the other party clearly (and with ample volume) and they can hear you.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
Call quality is just fine. However I have a bug where if I start a call on speaker then switch to handset, the mic is muted. Gah!
When you hang up while you were on speaker, do you still here that annoying peep !!!!!!
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Call quality is excellent but on T-mobile, I randomly lose LTE data and only get it back by rebooting the phone. Not cool.
2 Verizon phones here, many callers complaining of the call sounding "muffled" on their end....have found other reports online of the same issue. Pretty good on my end, but apparently not so great on the receiving end.
Google Fi and have had no issues with call quality. Though today I had issues with my proximity sensor not detecting right during a call.
Did the conference call to compare nexus 6 with the 6p. Definitely muffled sound. The other party always complain. So returning this unit, getting another one tomorrow. On t-mobile network.
On Verizon, i get a noticable buzz as my contact is talking and my volume is Medium high or above. on headset. Has anyone else experienced this?
Sounds like mixed results so far. For those that say it's muffled, what are you comparing the call quality to?
airwa1kin7 said:
Sounds like mixed results so far. For those that say it's muffled, what are you comparing the call quality to?
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My old HTC one m7 lol. Call quality was brilliant on that. Slightly muffled (for other person) on 6p
CeeJayII said:
On Verizon, i get a noticable buzz as my contact is talking and my volume is Medium high or above. on headset. Has anyone else experienced this?
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With HD calls on T-Mobile I hear static behind every sound. Besides that everything is fine and calls sound great
joedajoester said:
With HD calls on T-Mobile I hear static behind every sound. Besides that everything is fine and calls sound great
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Mine almost sounds like the speaker is blown out during calls but not when music is played or anything. Also, if I connect Bluetooth during calls or a device other than the phone speaker, the static goes away :-/
I'm getting a very clean call quality on Google Fi. It's much louder on both ends compared to my old 2013 Moto X on Verizon.
As with previous Nexii, the proximity sensor doesn't work properly. Sometimes when ending a call, I take the phone away from my face and notice the notification shade pulled down, because the proximity sensor didn't activate and turn the screen off soon enough.
Also slightly muffled on most calls for verizon.. Only time it's not may be when it's on HD calling with someone who has it..
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2 Verizon phones here, many callers complaining of the call sounding "muffled" on their end....have found other reports online of the same issue. Pretty good on my end, but apparently not so great on the receiving end.
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I posted a fix for this over on reddit. Apparently what is happening is the noise cancellation is interpreting your voice as noise and is attempting to cancel it resulting in a muffled sound. Turning off in call noise cancellation seems to solve the problem. To do this you need to edit your build.prop. The easiest way is to download a build.prop editor. Open it up, locate persist.audio.fluence.voicecall, and change it to false. Save and reboot. Should solve the muffled sounding voice problem.
OneNutShort said:
I posted a fix for this over on reddit. Apparently what is happening is the noise cancellation is interpreting your voice as noise and is attempting to cancel it resulting in a muffled sound. Turning off in call noise cancellation seems to solve the problem. To do this you need to edit your build.prop. The easiest way is to download a build.prop editor. Open it up, locate persist.audio.fluence.voicecall, and change it to false. Save and reboot. Should solve the muffled sounding voice problem.
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Thanks, I know that's the fix....it just blows that root is required (I could easily do it to mine but my wife has no desire to let me root hers). After experimenting, the easiest "fix" I've found is to just make sure the bottom speaker is more in line with your mouth and that you don't let the phone "slouch" more vertically (resulting in the bottom speaker being closer to your shoulder).
I am on T-mobile in the US... I was getting comments like speak up.. Sound like you are in a tunnel.. It turns out that covering the noise cancelling mic on the back with your shoulder or a pillow etc causes a problem..
It seems like you have to have root to turn off that feature.
But most of the time calls are clear...
I'm switching from my Nexus 6 and so far my reception is better, and my wife says that she can hear me much better than on my old phone. I am using project Fi
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If you use Bluetooth or actually hold your phone, then you will be fine. It seems that the problems appear when you try to use the phone without hands by placing it on your shoulder and covering the rear noise cancelling mic.
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