57 replies to this topic

[Geoff2]

Hi,

The reason I have started this poll is that I've found the following problem with my phone: during calls, the other person sometimes finds I sound very distant and quiet.  If I make a call on loudspeaker, there is no problem.  (I have deactivated the dualmic function, but this did not help.)  I have searched on here and on Google, and it seems there are many people suffering the same problem, but no authoritative answers.  Please don't respond until you've done several tests on your phone - I've had my phone for 3 months, and have only just realised that my call quality was rubbish but people haven't told me.

What I would like to find out:
1.  Is this is a problem affecting all G300s?
2.  Does this affect a specific ROM or baseband?

(So  as well as answering the poll, could you post a message on here saying whether you have a problem and what ROM you're using.)

Armed with this knowledge, I will know whether I need to: (1) get a different model of phone, (2) get a replacement G300 or (3) install a different ROM or baseband.

Thanks.

[dragpyre]

Geoff2, on 07 August 2012 - 10:52 PM, said:

Hi,

The reason I have started this poll is that I've found the following problem with my phone: during calls, the other person sometimes finds I sound very distant and quiet.  If I make a call on loudspeaker, there is no problem.  (I have deactivated the dualmic function, but this did not help.)  I have searched on here and on Google, and it seems there are many people suffering the same problem, but no authoritative answers.  Please don't respond until you've done several tests on your phone - I've had my phone for 3 months, and have only just realised that my call quality was rubbish but people haven't told me.

What I would like to find out:
1.  Is this is a problem affecting all G300s?
2.  Does this affect a specific ROM or baseband?

(So  as well as answering the poll, could you post a message on here saying whether you have a problem and what ROM you're using.)

Armed with this knowledge, I will know whether I need to: (1) get a different model of phone, (2) get a replacement G300 or (3) install a different ROM or baseband.

Thanks.

Have you tried updating to the latest official version, ending B892?

You can access the software update menu from Settings-About Phone-Software Update. It may offer you the B885 before the B892, as they are not cumulative.
Many speaker and microphone issues were fixed with these updates.

If this doesn't solve it, Vodafone, under warranty, can take it for repair, replacement or give you a refund. Repair/Replacement time estimates are 7-10 working days.

EDIT: Posting your ROM build and network will help.

Edited by dragpyre, 07 August 2012 - 10:59 PM.

[b4da55]

I'm on voda 892 and had no issues at all

[Geoff2]

Thanks for the quick replies.  You've reminded me - I haven't stated what ROM i'm using!  I'm on ICS B926.

Interesting results so far: two people on B892 not having problems.  Let's see what other replies come in.

[unaszplodrmann]

I been on B892 since receiving the phone, so I can't contribute much in terms of direct comparative tests, but outgoing volume levels are OK.

[dragpyre]

Geoff2, on 07 August 2012 - 11:07 PM, said:

Thanks for the quick replies.  You've reminded me - I haven't stated what ROM i'm using!  I'm on ICS B926.

Interesting results so far: two people on B892 not having problems.  Let's see what other replies come in.

Have you tried ICS B927? The European Demo ROM rather than the China Unicom U8818 ROM? It may resolve your issue if you like ICS.

[Pidun14]

I had problem with mic using B882, B885, B888, B927 and presently B892. Problem is now solved after switching off dual mic setting and editing build.prop. Will see what will happen after official ICS update.

[Geoff2]

dragpyre, on 07 August 2012 - 11:27 PM, said:

Have you tried ICS B927? The European Demo ROM rather than the China Unicom U8818 ROM? It may resolve your issue if you like ICS.

I'll happily upgrade to B927 (or infusion) if this will solve the mic problem.  Are you using this, and is your mic okay?

Pidun14, on 07 August 2012 - 11:29 PM, said:

I had problem with mic using B882, B885, B888, B927 and presently B892. Problem is now solved after switching off dual mic setting and editing build.prop. Will see what will happen after official ICS update.

Did you manage to solve the problem when you were on B927, or only when you downgraded to B892?  So far, everyone on B892 seems to be okay, but nobody on ICS has confirmed that they have got good mic levels.

[feckineejit]

Pidun14, on 07 August 2012 - 11:29 PM, said:

I had problem with mic using B882, B885, B888, B927 and presently B892. Problem is now solved after switching off dual mic setting and editing build.prop. Will see what will happen after official ICS update.

what did you edit in the build prop?

[dragpyre]

Geoff2, on 07 August 2012 - 11:44 PM, said:

I'll happily upgrade to B927 (or infusion) if this will solve the mic problem.  Are you using this, and is your mic okay?


Did you manage to solve the problem when you were on B927, or only when you downgraded to B892?  So far, everyone on B892 seems to be okay, but nobody on ICS has confirmed that they have got good mic levels.

I no longer have my G300 (Vodafone refunded me my full £110), I have an Xperia U now, but when I used B927, it was all fine, speaker, mic and display.
I'm sticking around to watch how development comes along and help with anyone's issues

[MickJack]

Running 927, have the problem, not tried changing build prop, am using speaker phone to overcome problem (bit deaf anyway, and often use speaker on handsets)

feckineejit, on 07 August 2012 - 11:47 PM, said:

what did you edit in the build prop?

http://www.modaco.co...ll/page__st__20     frrom about post 24, also seen something in another thread but eludes me atm.

[Pidun14]

Geoff2, on 07 August 2012 - 11:44 PM, said:

Did you manage to solve the problem when you were on B927, or only when you downgraded to B892?  So far, everyone on B892 seems to be okay, but nobody on ICS has confirmed that they have got good mic levels.

Found the solution after downgrading from B927 and as others reported there is no dualmic segtting in engineering menu on B927 i did not try to upgrade atm.

[Geoff2]

Okay, I made a bit of a balls-up when creating this poll, as it doesn't really make things any clearer.  So I've been through all the posts on this thread (and the other thread about the mic problem) and compiled a list of who has/hasn't had the problem and which ROM they are using.  I will update this list periodically, and hopefully a pattern will emerge.  If you aren't included below, either edit the list yourself or leave a post and I'll edit it.

Mic Working
4 B892 (Dragpyre, b4d4ss, Unaszpldrmnn, Pidun14)
1 B895 (Munchkin2)
1 B927 (Dragpyre)

Mic Problems
2 B888 (Pidun14, Gsf600y)
1 B892 (Lobespear)
1 B894 (Pidun14)
1 B926 (Geoff2)
2 B927 (MickJack, Andmarti)
1 Pauls GR2 (Titas)
1 MIUI (ADROW)
6 Unknown ROM (Muznyu, feckineejit, maxmaximmax, lunadik, dwitcombe, steveg271)

(I've bolded the usernames of people who have stated they have edited the /system/build.prop to include "ro.config.dualmic=false")

Edited by Geoff2, 08 August 2012 - 10:34 AM.

[ahatomastarday]

No problems here, I believe I'm using the last official Android 2.3 ROM, not sure what number that is (I bought the phone from Vodafone a couple of weeks ago and applied an OTA update right after I received it).

[maxmaximmax]

I tried all ROM `s, from B882 - B927,now I'm back to B892 and still problems with the microphone.

[bladebuddy]

Mrs said she couldn't hear me to well yesterday on infusion rom but will test more to make sure. On a side not my screen has started showing double posts on tapatalk LOL:D
Just been playing around phoning my better half in the next room and she says ( when the plastic case ) is on the phone its a lot harder to hear me then when it's off so you should take this into account as well .
Just to add so no confusion she heard my voice normally on infusion, so seems o.k on this.

Edited by bladebuddy, 08 August 2012 - 04:52 PM.

[Hogweed]

No mic problems ever noted. Currently on Modaco Gr2 but OTA B892 update was done so will have any very low level firmware updates.

[Titas]

Original ROM was upgraded pretty quickly to B892.  I then flashed Paul's Gr2 (B888). The low volume problem was / is on both ROM's.

[steveg271]

I am on the original Vodaphone ROM B885 I think (these are the last characters of the Build Version anyway.

I have the low mic volume problem, very poor, fixed by using the speakerphone. Bought phone on ebay so cannot return it.

Steve

[Geoff2]

Okay - I've made my mind up: I'm sending mine back and getting a replacement.  It seems like some people's phones have this problem and others' don't, regardless of what ROM they're using.  Thanks for your input everyone, and here's an updated version of the list in case it helps anyone else make up their mind:

Mic Working
5 B892 (Dragpyre, b4d4ss, Unaszpldrmnn, Pidun14, Hogweed)
2 B895 (Munchkin2, ahatomastarday)
1 B927 (Dragpyre)
1 Infusion (bladebuddy)
1 Pauls Gr2 (Hogweed)

Mic Problems
1 B882 (maxmaximmax)
1 B885 (steveg271)
2 B888 (Pidun14, Gsf600y)
3 B892 (Lobespear,  maxmaximmax, Titas)
1 B894 (Pidun14)
1 B926 (Geoff2)
2 B927 (MickJack, Andmarti,  maxmaximmax)
1 Pauls GR2 (Titas)
1 MIUI (ADROW)
4 Unknown ROM (Muznyu, feckineejit,lunadik, dwitcombe)