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Does anyone have white noise/static feedback issues with the audio? Its easier to notice when I use in-ear earbuds, but if I place my ears next to the speakers I can hear it as well. I'm not sure how to describe it but it doesn't distort the noise, its almost like a layer or white noise.
It only happens when the tablet is in use, someways to easily make it occur is by pressing apps/status bar/unlock screen but after a few seconds it goes away. However when I'm listening to music the white noise is always there, especially noticeable in soft/low instrumental music. Is this normal, does this happen to anyone else?
I already sent in one of my tablets for repairs only to have it sent back saying it was fixed when it wasn't. Then I had to send it back again for a replacement, and now this new tablet has the same issue. After all this I'm not sure if this is just normal or am i just that unlucky.
Please can anyone tell me if they have any noticeable audio issues so i know if i need to return this tablet again.
I had an issue before that the speaker would crackle in YouTube. But I think that was a software issue. Whatever you described does not sound normal to me. I don't notice any kind of white noise during normal use.
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Ray_jai said:
Does anyone have white noise/static feedback issues with the audio?
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No. Not from the speakers, over BT, or via a 3.5MM connection. And I have a pretty decent set of headphones that would definitely pick-up any distortion. The fact your experiencing it with all audio out makes it seem like s/w. It's not unusual to hear reports of the occasional 3.5MM jack being bad but most of the other audio related h/w is part of the circuit board. Try doing a factory reset. If it's gone after that it's something s/w or app related.
BarryH_GEG said:
No. Not from the speakers, over BT, or via a 3.5MM connection. And I have a pretty decent set of headphones that would definitely pick-up any distortion. The fact your experiencing it with all audio out makes it seem like s/w. It's not unusual to hear reports of the occasional 3.5MM jack being bad but most of the other audio related h/w is part of the circuit board. Try doing a factory reset. If it's gone after that it's something s/w or app related.
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I did a factory reset and it the audio issue is still visible. :/ does this mean i need to exchange my tablet again?
Ray_jai said:
I did a factory reset and it the audio issue is still visible. :/ does this mean i need to exchange my tablet again?
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Yep. It sounds like a h/w problem.
Can you guys try these two tests below and see if you hear it? Wear earbuds, preferably in-ear earbuds as it seems to pick it up a lot clearer, and be in a silent room when doing this.
Method 1
Turn the tablet on and have it on the unlock screen, wear the earbuds and make sure not to do anything, it should be silent. Proceed to unlock the screen and see if you hear any audible white noise in the background, after a few seconds you should hear a very low but audible click. After that click the white noise disappears.
Method 2
Have the tablet unlocked, and have your earbuds on. Make sure you don't do anything for a few seconds due to the nature of this test. After that proceed to expand the notification bar (lower right corner). After it expands see if you hear any audible white noise, after a few seconds there should be a click and the white noise disappears.
Those methods are the best and easiest way to explain how I replicated the noise. I've come to believe this is a hardware issue and a design flaw in the tablet because all the note 10.1 floor models at my local best buys also have this issue.
Ray_jai said:
Does anyone have white noise/static feedback issues with the audio? Its easier to notice when I use in-ear earbuds, but if I place my ears next to the speakers I can hear it as well. I'm not sure how to describe it but it doesn't distort the noise, its almost like a layer or white noise.
It only happens when the tablet is in use, someways to easily make it occur is by pressing apps/status bar/unlock screen but after a few seconds it goes away. However when I'm listening to music the white noise is always there, especially noticeable in soft/low instrumental music. Is this normal, does this happen to anyone else?
I already sent in one of my tablets for repairs only to have it sent back saying it was fixed when it wasn't. Then I had to send it back again for a replacement, and now this new tablet has the same issue. After all this I'm not sure if this is just normal or am i just that unlucky.
Please can anyone tell me if they have any noticeable audio issues so i know if i need to return this tablet again.
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YES! I posted something about this, with STATIC in the title, but received no responses. I get a squeaky kind of static, most evident with earbuds. I'm using Shure and they're awesome, so I don't think it's them. I'm going to try another pair, just to isolate the issue. But I hear it during videos and music. During videos, if there's no sound at a particular point in the video, I don't hear it, but as soon as someone speaks, it's there right along with the audio, in sync with it.
It's REALLY annoying, as it makes listening to soft, quiet music as I fall asleep pretty impossible.
loribuono said:
YES! I posted something about this, with STATIC in the title, but received no responses. I get a squeaky kind of static, most evident with earbuds. I'm using Shure and they're awesome, so I don't think it's them. I'm going to try another pair, just to isolate the issue. But I hear it during videos and music. During videos, if there's no sound at a particular point in the video, I don't hear it, but as soon as someone speaks, it's there right along with the audio, in sync with it.
It's REALLY annoying, as it makes listening to soft, quiet music as I fall asleep pretty impossible.
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I'm glad someone else hears this, can you try the 2 methods I listed in the post before yours? I want to see if the white noise is the same one I'm hearing.
I noticed that even though the volume is all the way up its still pretty low comparing previous tablets I owned .is Anyone experiencing the same issue or is my tablet defective ?? does anyone know know if there is a booster or a tweak that can make this tablet louder
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I noticed that even though the volume is all the way up its still pretty low comparing previous tablets I owned .is Anyone experiencing the same issue or is my tablet defective ?? does anyone know know if there is a booster or a tweak that can make this tablet louder
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have you tried to go into Settings/Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Sound/ double tap/click on speakers under playback, click on enhancement tab and then check the loudness equalization. This helped here.
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here is the post with original instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970464
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Your tablet is not defective..I have the same issue and so do a lot of other people. There is a thread that remedies this issue somewhere on this forum, I think. Haven't attempted it yet.
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derausgewanderte said:
have you tried to go into Settings/Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Sound/ double tap/click on speakers under playback, click on enhancement tab and then check the loudness equalization. This helped here.
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here is the post with original instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970464
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Those tweaks do help, but only a little. It also helps, a little, to have the kickstand out & the device standing up w/ the screen facing away from you (unless you're watching a movie, of course) - the speakers are angled back, so if the keyboard is folded behind the unit, it muffles them somewhat.
But even then, the speakers aren't loud enough to listen to, say, a podcast in a moving car, or music in a room that's not silent.
They're adequate for notifications and game sfx, but for actual media consumption I use external speakers or headphones, always.
Simple hack
Romcrazguy said:
I noticed that even though the volume is all the way up its still pretty low comparing previous tablets I owned .is Anyone experiencing the same issue or is my tablet defective ?? does anyone know know if there is a booster or a tweak that can make this tablet louder
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My simple hack is to cup my hands on either side just behind the speakers. This will make the sound bounce off your hand and towards you instead of away from you and you get the full stereo experience.
Why oh why Panos did you go through the trouble of including stereo speakers (which none of the other tablets have) but have to screw up the loudness and the angling away of the speakers?
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!
adripred said:
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.
Dear All,
I have Mate 7 MT7-L10 but the call receiver volume is too low even if it is set at its maximum. Can any one have some mod to increase its volume??
Please help.
The Mate 7 is very loud. Volume enough already two-thirds. Surely that is not defective speaker?
Fooox1 said:
The Mate 7 is very loud. Volume enough already two-thirds. Surely that is not defective speaker?
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Thanks for the feedback but I am asking about Receiver for incoming call its not loud enough in noisy area and voice clarity is not very good.
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Thanks for the feedback but I am asking about Receiver for incoming call its not loud enough in noisy area and voice clarity is not very good.
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sell it if u not satisfied then.. mine is all perfect..
abrarfsd said:
Dear All,
I have Mate 7 MT7-L10 but the call receiver volume is too low even if it is set at its maximum. Can any one have some mod to increase its volume??
Please help.
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You can increase the call volume in settings.
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Low volume
Fooox1 said:
The Mate 7 is very loud. Volume enough already two-thirds. Surely that is not defective speaker?
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The Mate 7 has a low volume output even when all volume controls are set to maximum and the in-pocket mode is set. I found this to be true on the in-store demo models (3 units in different stores and countries) and my own unit. The ring volume and alert volumes are also lower than they should be. If one is in a quiet environment ok, but in a noisier environment, they are way too low. Perhaps Huawei should tweak the appropriate firmware to manage this problem.
rwba said:
The Mate 7 has a low volume output even when all volume controls are set to maximum and the in-pocket mode is set. I found this to be true on the in-store demo models (3 units in different stores and countries) and my own unit. The ring volume and alert volumes are also lower than they should be. If one is in a quiet environment ok, but in a noisier environment, they are way too low. Perhaps Huawei should tweak the appropriate firmware to manage this problem.
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Go and tell them..
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Go and tell them..
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Good idea. At one point it appeared as if someone from Huawei was monitoring these XDA forums. It could be useful for them. Note. Otherwise I am very pleased with the Mate 7.
rwba said:
Good idea. At one point it appeared as if someone from Huawei was monitoring these XDA forums. It could be useful for them. Note. Otherwise I am very pleased with the Mate 7.
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Not a chance.. they not doing these things what we do here ..haha ..
They ar on yachts
rwba said:
The Mate 7 has a low volume output even when all volume controls are set to maximum and the in-pocket mode is set. I found this to be true on the in-store demo models (3 units in different stores and countries) and my own unit. The ring volume and alert volumes are also lower than they should be. If one is in a quiet environment ok, but in a noisier environment, they are way too low. Perhaps Huawei should tweak the appropriate firmware to manage this problem.
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Yes very right all other things are perfect in this model except low volume which can be managed by tweaking through firmware. As I have a Note 3 and was planning to buy Note 4 but I am quite satisfy with Mate 7 except this low volume issue.
I agree that the volume is low compared to other high end phones.
Has anyone found a solution yet to increase call volume when using headphones on the Mate 7? I am barely able to hear the other party during calls, even at the maximum setting.
I don't know what is the problem in your unit. Believe me this phone is the highest volume, I have ever seen. I have to reduce the volume so that other people don't listen to conversation even without speakers off.
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mirchichamu said:
I don't know what is the problem in your unit. Believe me this phone is the highest volume, I have ever seen. I have to reduce the volume so that other people don't listen to conversation even without speakers off.
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Exactly ppl round me were complaining am extreme loud with my phone..
Simona Simmy said:
Exactly ppl round me were complaining am extreme loud with my phone..
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Using the headset or the earpiece? I'm talking of using the headset. The output of the 3.5mm jack is far too low.
I found a solution, btw. I deleted the /system/etc/audio/codec folder and tadaaa - output appears at least twice as loud, both during calls and when listening to music. Previously, I had to set my car's stereo to volume setting 25 (I usually use 15 when listening to the radio) to be able to hear something on the autobahn, now I only need to set it to 12-15.
So there definitely was an issue with output on the headphone jack, and for my device it is now solved.
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Using the headset or the earpiece? I'm talking of using the headset. The output of the 3.5mm jack is far too low.
I found a solution, btw. I deleted the /system/etc/audio/codec folder and tadaaa - output appears at least twice as loud, both during calls and when listening to music. Previously, I had to set my car's stereo to volume setting 25 (I usually use 15 when listening to the radio) to be able to hear something on the autobahn, now I only need to set it to 12-15.
So there definitely was an issue with output on the headphone jack, and for my device it is now solved.
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Alright I thought you saynig earpiece.. or loud speaker...
but you mentioned you deleted codecs in system audio ..
now go and check your video recording and you will hear distorted audio
check pls and let me know..
i know this trick long time ago and I did it on earlier phones (i think on lg) and audio in video recording was wrong.. don't remember now if it was left or right
Simona Simmy said:
Alright I thought you saynig earpiece.. or loud speaker...
but you mentioned you deleted codecs in system audio ..
now go and check your video recording and you will hear distorted audio
check pls and let me know..
i know this trick long time ago and I did it on earlier phones (i think on lg) and audio in video recording was wrong.. don't remember now if it was left or right
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I was panicking already ... but actually, no such issues. Music (MP3), YouTube and payback of recorded video all work just fine.
vonotny said:
I was panicking already ... but actually, no such issues. Music (MP3), YouTube and payback of recorded video all work just fine.
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No I didn't mention any youtube or playback..
You open camera and record your OWN video .. play it on headphones and tell me how is the audio quality on headphones
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No I didn't mention any youtube or playback..
You open camera and record your OWN video .. play it on headphones and tell me how is the audio quality on headphones
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Everything's just fine. I know it's always a risk tinkering with the system, which is why I made a backup of the codec folder just in case. But so far, no issues at all in daily use.
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Everything's just fine. I know it's always a risk tinkering with the system, which is why I made a backup of the codec folder just in case. But so far, no issues at all in daily use.
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Aaalright then.. just warned that this mod is old been used and ended up f-ing up video recording audio .. but looks like mate 7 is strong and no issues here..
Phone is brand new, stock ROM, and completely updated.
Issue 1: Thin protective layer (feels like glass or hard plastic) is off-centered on the left side of the screen and creates a rough edge when using the phone. Pic URL: s2.postimg.org/iufhb6d9l/screenshot_41.png (Sorry, I can't post links yet.)
Issue 2: Volume and sound randomly changes when listening to audio with headphones and using the phone. I'll be listening to music on Spotify and when I start switching between apps the music will start to sound worse and lower the volume for a second or two and then return to normal.
Issue one sounds like the factory installed screen protector. I peeleed mine off first day and still have a scratch free phone.
I have not experienced issue two.
I agree with the post above regarding the protective layer, but the 2nd issue sounds weird. I use often headphones, at least once for day, and i never noticed volume going up and down randomly. Later I'll give a try opening various apps while listening to music and I'll let you know.
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Issue one sounds like the factory installed screen protector. I peeleed mine off first day and still have a scratch free phone.
I have not experienced issue two.
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Thanks for the reply! How did you manage to peel it off? It seems stuck on there pretty well.
RedSkull23 said:
I agree with the post above regarding the protective layer, but the 2nd issue sounds weird. I use often headphones, at least once for day, and i never noticed volume going up and down randomly. Later I'll give a try opening various apps while listening to music and I'll let you know.
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Thank you! I would really appreciate that. The volume and audio quality will fluctuate together for a second or two then goes back to normal.
jp337 said:
Thanks for the reply! How did you manage to peel it off? It seems stuck on there pretty well.
Thank you! I would really appreciate that. The volume and audio quality will fluctuate together for a second or two then goes back to normal.
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Mine peeled off fairly easy
jp337 said:
Thank you! I would really appreciate that. The volume and audio quality will fluctuate together for a second or two then goes back to normal.
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Mmmm... Sounds like an app (or more) that you open while using Spotify detain the precedence on audio focus if compared to Spotify, and so the sound of Spotify becomes ducked for the usual amount of time on sound ducking contest, and usually it is just a couple of seconds. If this don't bother, can i ask you the name of the app/s that make Spotify's music function ducked? It could be a game like an other app that uses the speaker, so mind at those who reproduce some sound while using I'll try to help ya since that i didn't noticed volume changes while using headphones (but i premise that i have only a SNES emulator on my phone as game, and when i play with it, i let music off so i couldn't test with modern games like the ones available on Play Store)