Just noticed that while I CAN switch between earpiece and speakerphone in HANGOUTS .... I can't do the same in Google VOICE. Software switching button won't respond as it should. Also... noticed that if I switch from one to the other while listening to my voicemail....the VOICE program switches to whichever I last listened to and won't change unless I switch earpiece/speakerphone while listening to more voicemail. No such issues with VOICE and my trusty Note 1.
Tried the NEWEST version of Google VOICE courtesy of apkmirror but no success for me and my Oreo Mate 9.
EDIT: Downloaded an older Feb 2019 version of VOICE...and now everything returned to working as it should. A pity the newer versions broke the ability to switch to and from Speakerphone. Google????
Any solutions out there? Thank you.
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I upgraded to One S from MyTouch 4G, and noticed the following issues with voice dialing:
1. I used to use the dedicated button on MT4G. On 1S, when I try to use the google search "microphone" button, it has terrible voice recognition. Vlingo works much better than stock functionality.
2. As mentioned in PC mag review, voice dialing via blue tooth is missing. The only workaround is through a third party app. As someone suggested, I installed Vlingo, and using its "in car" method, it seems to work fine.
Are there any other build in google apps/tools that may improve voice recognition/voice dialing?
What other apps do people use for voice control/voice dial?
Thanks.
Bluetooth voice dialing is not working for me either. Pressing the connect button on my BT device does not launch the BT voice recognition like it should.
This was also an issue on the Nexus One for months when it was initially released - I don't know how HTC did not recognize this problem during testing.
I wish I had an answer for you, but I just wanted to say thanks for the Vlingo suggestion, that's what I'm using for now.
You welcome. While I like One S overall, the voice control/recognition options are a step back compared to MyTouch 4G.
I installed hangouts dialer (not something I've previously used) and a message popped up telling me it couldn't work with the version of hangouts installed...as far as I know I have the latest version.....does anyone have voip calls working with hangouts and google voice? I'd like to setup calls but have not previously used this feature.
famewolf said:
I installed hangouts dialer (not something I've previously used) and a message popped up telling me it couldn't work with the version of hangouts installed...as far as I know I have the latest version.....does anyone have voip calls working with hangouts and google voice? I'd like to setup calls but have not previously used this feature.
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Did you actually check if you have the latest version of Hangouts? Pre-installed apps are rarely the current version. Open the Play store, go to Hangouts and check. If Update is an option. If so then hit the update button. Problem solved.
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I have been using Hangouts - for all my calls actually - domestic and international ( still haven't popped a SIM card yet in the phone ) - and it has been working flawlessly. I am a long time Google Voice user , and hangouts hasn't worked very well in my previous phone, so I am very happy in this department with the new phone.
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Did you actually check if you have the latest version of Hangouts? Pre-installed apps are rarely the current version. Open the Play store, go to Hangouts and check. If Update is an option. If so then hit the update button. Problem solved.
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Yeah I set the phone to auto update in google play settings and watched Hangouts and 7 other apps update so I know it's at latest version....now that I know it's working for others I'll recheck everything since it's not an app I've used till now.
I had the phone in airplane mode with wifi enabled. It should still work with that yes?
^^^Technically you don't need to turn off Mobile Data as long as you are connected to Wi-Fi, but yes, it should work as well.
I have been using Google Hangouts since it launched (and VoIP through GrooveIP/Talktaone/Vonage for ~2 years prior). My Hangouts w/ Nexus 4 experience was good overall, but Hangouts on the Idol 3 is amazing. I think most of it has to do with the bump up to LTE coverage leading to crisper calls and less potential for interference/lag.
As for your issue, I received the same prompt until I downloaded an update. You said that you already downloaded the update, so what I would suggest is to try opening the Hangouts Dialer instead of Hangouts to launch the app initially. The two apps are downloaded separately and need to both be launched before they sync capabilities IIRC.
One bone-head move I forgot was that I downloaded Google Voice but didn't launch it to adjust settings for International calls. For my Nexus 4, I had it set to prompt whether to route an international call through Google Voice. That way, even if I made an international call using Carrier Cell towers, it would deduct minutes but I would be charged using the Google Voice's low international rates. I forgot to set it up, and the call cost like $1.20 a minute. Dropped like $80 in an hour when my overall monthly plan costs $30/mo smh.
My experience with Hangouts with the Idol3 has been so much better than the Samsung Exhibit II that I am coming from . I am finally able to get away from GrooveIP ( which was working great though ) . I suspect it has something to do with the processing power that the Idol3 offers - compared to where I am coming from. I am using it on WiFi only.
Has anyones phone started getting very hot when using Hangouts DIaler?
Also, does the reversible feature work when on the phone, Can you flip it and talk into the other side?
Well after multiple attempts I finally got the hangouts dialer to work although the person on the other end complained everything they said "echo'd" and I tried it with both speakerphone and without. To answer your question I just tried dialing a call with the phone upside down and it did fine.
I have tried making domestic as well as international calls using Hangouts - and so far no one has complained about call quality, and I have not noticed any issues from my side either. I am assuming that you were making calls to a phone number, and not a hangouts-to-hangouts call ( because that is what you need the dialer for) . I have used both the supplied ear-buds, as well as without any headset of any kind. I know that without any headsets, there are chances of an echo problem. But I have not heard any complaints in either case.
BTW - No overheating for me.
And I have not tried the speakerphone - to see if there is an echo. Once I get a chance to try that, I will update if I hear any complaints.
Haven't had any heating issues personally. I did have someone mention echoes when on speakermode though. Only tried talking through Speakermode once though
No heat issues here. I, also, had someone mention a slight echo when I used the phone by itself, but that was just once.
However, is there any way to get the 6045I to acknowledge the Hangouts Dialer as the default dialer for phone calls. I thought it would ask me (once I installed it) if I wanted to use it as the default. I even tried setting it with Default App by AndUtil and it doesn't recognize the Hangouts Dialer.
WhatsApp Video Calling Voice Issue
I am in Canada on Koodo network. After getting OREO 8.1 beta OTA, turns out to be Caller on WhatsApp VIDEO Conf. can't hear the voice at all or there is alot of echo however I can hear the voice clearly.
I have tried Clearing the Cache as well as uninstalling the app without restoring any previous data...Same results. No matter how we initiate Video Conf. session, other party can't hear the voice. (Something May be the Microphone MUTE functionality within Whatsapp isn't recognizing certain settings?)
On the another hand WhatsApp Voice Only Call works OK however not same as the original Nougat platform had. Any help would be much appreciated. Wife is quite upset and wants me to roll back the OS.
Same problem since 8.1b OTA update, all video calls have voices issue at other end. Has tried with Line, Duo and Signal.
The same here. With all the messengers I have. Calling with the phone app is ok but with a messenger the other side can't hear my voice or it is really, really low.
Likewise. I wonder if this will be fixed anytime soon.
Hope it is known by Essential!
Same here....poor audio if any at all during video chat on any app
Hi all,
i own this phone since June 2020,
i have a problem with the microphone:
The bottom microphone dosen't work in whatsapp voice messages and voice recorder, i should use the top microphone,
but it works in whasapp calls and voice calls.
I have the lastest firmware A38.
Do you have any clue?
You need to turn off the Google Assistent in the Google App settings.
I have Samsung galaxy A32 5g ,model sm-a326u. A 2-3 weeks ago it received OTA upgrade to Android 13 Tiramisu. And after that upgrade i can't use any voice calls via WhatsApp ,Viber, Google voice, skype, Signal, etc. - anything that uses microphone and internet calls. The other side hears very distorted voice, not recognizable at all. When I use test calls on Skype I hear the same, totally unrecognizable voice (can't test in WhatsApp or Viber, there are no test call options). I thought that is a mic problem, but no, video or audio recording from camera works without problems, online mic tests are passed too. Regular phone calls are fine, but no Google Voice calls. Also, if i use any Bluetooth headphones (I tested 3 different), there is no sound coming from me in internet calls to other side.
Please help
Looks like people have all kinds of sound problems after Android update, reported here Samsung Community forum and here, and here
I tried a few things to fix this issue: clear the cache partition of the phone (doesn't help at all), reset all network settings (doesn't help at all). Only Factory data reset seems to fix it. But it is not the best solution, a lot of apps and data can't be easy restored after that.
I had same issue on various Android 13 roms. Trying different roms did NOT fix the problem.
The FIX is to
Disable Bluetooth A2DP hardware offload
Now all the messenger app's audio works perfectly!
Enjoy!