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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gour:
Yesterday I finally bought my Xperia Mini Pro after being assured it's newer model - 11W47 and so far I cannot hear any noise. :)

Updated my phone to latest 2.3.4 and just rooted it. After we buy/install some apps, we'll try to record some video for further checking tomorrow. ;)

Edit: Let me fill standard template:

My mini pro does not have electrostatic noise when the device is active.

Device model: sk17i (Croatia)

SI 1249-4777

Prod. week: 11W47
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] -Mango:
Good to know this news, I'll just buy my

now I'm just waiting for the post with your tests
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gour:
OK, I had more precious things to sort out with my phone, so was not playing with camera (yet), but I'll try to do it today and post some link. ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gour:
So, finally I made my video recording and also have to correct myself as well :D - there is some noise like heartbeat, but I swear I cannot hear it when putting my ear close to the phone or when talking to people. :cool:

For those interested, here is the link to my video sample. ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] -Mango:
I was watching some videos on youtube samples with the sk17 camera and found a video where there is no noise of the cicada and cardiac

guess it was not recorded with the mini pro

youtube.com/watch?v=0Hhgu7vXsj8

watch and say what they think
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] garychencool:
i still have that noise, just not as much now after 2.3.4. update. will go to service center
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krazybone:
Iono ya know I only had that problem on my old mini pro the x10 u20i but make sure you dont have any music apps running in the background?

I remember thats how I used to solve it on my old phone but I dont get it on my SK17i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nicom.mt:
Just a question

I'll have this phone in less than two weeks, but now I don't know if I should return it to Vodafone. Does the noise occur always? Or is it just sometimes??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krazybone:
Is it there if you switch your phone off then back on from boot?

I mean is it there all the time or its there after it starts?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] inphact:
I just read trough 30+ pages of this thread and i'm still buying this phone. i don't care much about the production week as long its SK17i. doesn't matter if it has the buzz noise or not, although it is a bit annoying its well worth it for that amount of money and we all know it.

but anyway i will report as soon as i get my hands on it.

Cheers

Edit 01/24/2012:

No noise whatsoever. Production week 11W47
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] _Elixir:
Hi, i have some questions , SE said that they change hardware in the new devices ship in september , this device still have the problem? and this noise could harm the device in the future? , have the phone others problems (like the digitizer)?.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] solidshree:
Am a new user. I was so excited and happy to have this phone but now even after going through all remedies posted in several blogs. still the same problem,

Mine is mini pro sk17i, 11w42, upgraded to android version 2.3.4, but still the same static noise in calls. very much frustrated and very annoying to know that there is no solution i have found yet.

Please help, if anybody can.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] samasama:
Linking to other problem

I skimmed through the thread and watched a couple of videos; I am not an owner of sk17i yet but very interested

One interesting thing is linking the findings here to those of the thread of the mini pro screen problem in this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1373360&highlight=worst

The common thing is that the problem diminishes with the USB plugged in or the metalic frame is touched/untouched

The other thread identified the problem by a service center engineer as a "grounding/shielding" problem and that is the most thing that fits with all the descriptions given so far; luckly the guy from Greece managed to get his phone fixed

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21817824&postcount=55

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21862942&postcount=57

Should the same fix work for the sound problem; I think yes

Looking forward for feedback from owners with with sound problem on the screen problem and from owners with no sound problem whether they do not have the screen problem too or not
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] QQ352200722:
thanks 。。。。。。

谢谢 。。。。。
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] bumsu:
When I buy a phone for 180€ I dont wanna play lottery whether I get a faulty device or not.

I dunno about you but for me 180€ isnt nothing.

For that amount there might not be much competition, but apparently the reason for that is that at that price point you will use the cheapest parts available resulting in what created this so far 44 pages long thread...

For about 10%-20% more than the price of the xperia mini pro you get tons of devices, that cast a big shadow on the xperia mini pro.

It could be a good phone, but only if it was reliable and didnt have a fabrication error that has been fixed in a half ass nature which led to it not being fixed really.

Now you may say, your phone isnt faulty- that doesnt change the fact that obviously there is a way too high percentage of faulty devices out there.

It's 2012 and people use there mobiles phones less and less for making calls, but still when I make a call- I want a good audio quality and no annoying noises.

And if you're gonna put a camera with wanna be HD-Video recording in your phone you better take care of the basic fundamental stuff first.

Who needs bravia engine when you cant make a call without static noise?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] prinzhernan:
I think those made week 47 onwards are safe as Sony Ericsson said they are making hardware changes on units made on the last week of November.

I just bought a week 49 unit a few hours ago and it doesn't exhibit such problems.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ArtBcn:
Thanks for the info, very usefull.

(I´m 11w33 :mad: )
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] prinzhernan:
Even with the update the noise didn't disappear? If you bring it to a service center they'll replace it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ArtBcn:
...thanks a lot, but with the oficial update (2.3.4) I have a little beatheart at the video recording, and the electronical noise remains (less, but remains).

I had chat with the sony technical support and invite me to bring to a service center...I'll do !!!

I got the phone just 15 days ago, sony should stop selling models before 11w44.

Cheers
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gigel87:
how do you see what month it is i have the same problem
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nightcrawlerbr:
My Sk17a is 11w41 and has no noise whatsoever. Video is perfect too.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ArtBcn:
...you have to remove the battery, and you find this information at the manufacturation label.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gigel87:
never mind I went to the warranty for 3 reasons 1. that sound suspicious, 2. weak signal, 3. After reading the three e-mails, wrote some words (ie like 5 min) in the yahoo / google messenger, and 1-2 short calls of 30 seconds max my battery was almost dead

if i light screen 2 times in 15 minutes (to see what time it is such) went 3% of the battery

in setting @ bettery use my display stay in 50%-75% without any games , on night 11pm 100% - 6am 50% it is this normal? i was scare to answer my phone to not tell this is smartphone it is depending from internet ....

sry for my poor english hop u understan
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ArtBcn:
...well, the battery duration is very relative. Especially if you charge the device for a 3 hours or all night long for example. I tested it. And the use of the phone, of course (automatic net connections...etc).

I don't use a lot the phone, only 2-4 net short connections at day, 3-4 calls at day, some sms, not use timescape, light screen several times, daily alarm.... and my battery now is during for 3-4 days.

Sorry, too, for my bad english.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Madforyouonly:
My Phone

11w27

Software Version 2.3.4

. 62

Having the Same Problem.

Still In Warranty.

What To Do?

I already went to Service Centre But He said I don't know abt the Problem..

He Is Not Taking My Phone For Replacement Of Motherboard.

In India.

Wat to do Please suggest me..

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] prinzhernan:
Contact Sony Ericsson itself in India or the international one through email.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gigel87:
3-4 days ... wow with internet off screen light on minim without any games or anything else instaled only daily alarm (daily alarm consumes battery?wtf?) 3-4 short calls , sms 2-3-4-5 don`t now ,my battery perform only 12-15 hours , and charge the phone only off only night when sleep 8-9 hours sorry but this is a smartphone he needs to feed with internet for mail messengers and other stuff if someoane need only for calls and sms go on nokia 1100 :)) and have Flashlight !!!

sorry but in comparation with some low phones like lg p500 , galaxy Y , galaxy s plus , htc wildfire , htc chacha (this phones it is all day in my hand) this phone it is like a cheap chinese Mp3 player for me and for the moment hope it was something wrong i will have the phone back on 21
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sur1k:
Guys, follow the instructions in the 1st post:

1. Update software.

If it doesn't work...

2. Visit service center

If it doesn't work

3. Contact local Sony Mobile support via email or PM Johan-SEAnswers on official Sony forum. Do not forget to attach repairment documents copies to your message and mention IMEI and SI of your device (both could be found at the sticker under the battery).

My device was almost fully replaced (except back cover and battery). New production date 11w47. No cicada, soft clicks only (they don't bother me because I don't hear them during phone conversations). Here's the video sample:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4CMMqOUPh0
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Batfez:
No Sound Here

I was glad I checked the forum before making my purchase. I headed to the local electronics store and they actually knew about the problem and even opened up a new box to show me that the Xperia Mini Pro SK17i I was looking at was actually a 12W01 model.

I have this phone on me all the time night and day and I can confirm this phone has no noise at all.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] musvi:
mine is 11w46 and and updated fw to .62 and checked my phone thoroughly, no problem so far...:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] harhar89:
i am same with above..11w46 on .62 firmware.My phone dont have this problem
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] AndStuff:
My mini pro has electrostatic noise when the device is active, also audible in video recording.

Device model: sk17i Denmark(i think)

SI 1249-4828

Prod. week: 11W39

A am still in .42 due to phonbe is branded(:mad:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] prinzhernan:
Bring it to a service center and they will replace it for you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] AndStuff:
I actually live in Greece, is it possible that local service centers will refuse to replace it? Unless we are talking about my firmware, in that case i'm already working on changing it myself.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] prinzhernan:
I suggested this because most people who sent it to the service center were told to leave it there. When they got it the motherboard was replaced. I guess it won't hurt to try.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anjobaba:
HAve the same problem (it is HW not SW)! :-(

Hi, I have installed the ICS but still have noise while VIDEO(Audio) recording: a little "metronome" noise during the video recording.

While still have a strong CICADA effect during audio recording with all various Audio-Note-recorders apps.

Normal calls are fine but seems have CICADA effect using the Speakerphone calls (viva-voce)

SI 1249-0748

11W37

SK17i

I got my phone new in a good shop in Kuala Lampur. but I live in Italy and Thailand.

How can I get that fixed? I have a normal Maleysian warranty card. I see that Sony didnt make any official recalling for this matter at least I didnt get any mail, sicne I registered to sony when i bought this product. what can I do?

Angelo
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] AndStuff:
I also have a hard time with my phone repair for the CICADA problem. I has been to the shop 2 times, and they say they don't recognize the problem, and now my phone travels to Germany(i live in Greece), in case they fix it....

What can i say as a problem description other than CICADA or electrostatic noise?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] elmad:
Sony refuses fix it in warranty.

Hi all,

I sent my sk17i at the repair center, and after I sent it 2 times, they refused to fix it because... they say that there is an oxidation on the circuit.

I requested a picture of that oxidation and, curiously, this supposed oxidation is in the area where is originated the CICADA noise, near the ear-speaker's jack.

As you can read, this problem is been fixed on the phones producted after the 40th week of the 2011: ht_p://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/22121?start=0&tstart=0 , but Sony didn't a recall for the phones producted before this date.

My phone never touched some type of water and the only problem is this annoying CICADA sound that I have ever had.

So, I think that, reasonably, the HW problem on the phones producted from 28th and 40th week of 2011 is... the oxidation in that area!!!

Maybe a component that breaks and release some liquid, or a defect on the line of assembly, but, what is important is not the reason, but that Sony didn't a recall for this defectives phones and now Sony refuses a fix because says that it's a user's fault!!!

Please, if you have an opinion, write here, I'd like to know what do you to think about Sony's behaviour.

And if you have some idea how i can get the right to have the phone fixed in warranty, please say me.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krazybone:
You have to remember alot of the times these repair centres are not actually sony them selves they seem to be third party and are authorised to repair the products where they then claim the money of Sony after doing job repairs inder warranty. But either way your not happy..

What you have to prove is that it is a manufacturing fault, and you can do this either by information of common faults, by qualified independent inspection, or if they are able to prove that the oxidation is a fault of the user and that the fault couldnt have been from manufacturing defects as, moisture from external can enter the opening such as mic or earphones. This makes it difficult to say its not you. However if lots of people are having the same fault and then you would have a backing to your case.

Also the oxidation would have to be present on the possible surrounding areas.

Warranty proctecs from manufacturing defects and developed faults that are due to manufacture a results of that develop later on in the period.

However it can be difficult if there is signs of user neglect or signs that the user would be at fault for example the phone is smashed and there is impact damage and evidence of user use... You couldnt then say that the phone had a oxidation fault before hand and claim on the Warrenty as the phone has been neglected, even if there was a fault...

The user fault will invalidate the Warrenty in 95% cases.

Hope this helps

I would initially say its common practice however it is also bad relations with the consumer. They should honour it to keep good faith in the brand

But they would not be acting out of the terms and the law. Unfortunately. Unless you can prove it.

My friend had a hp common fault and took him a long time to prove it. They repaired it in the end. Thats 3 years out of the Warrenty.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] elmad:
If Sony said that there was an HW problem on the phones producted before the 40th week of 2011, how can anyone prove that the oxidation it's my fault?

I know that my phone never touched some liquid. So I think that the oxidation is Sony's fault. If they say that it's my fault they have to prove this.

Or not?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krazybone:
If you have document from sony or their officials or website stating this, and your product was produced in that period of time (which I think you are saying is) you'd have a very good case.

They wouldn't need to recall the product, just solve it when and where it arises unless there is significant danger to the user.

I had a X1 years ago and the chrome had a manufacturing fault where is just cracks at low temperature, unfortunately I had impact damage on the phone and they wouldn't repair or replace, instead I went via insurance...(only time I ever used it)

You seem to have a good case, i'd contact the online chat from sony support expressing your issues and links to their fault. I am sure they will be able to help you. Might take a little time but... Nothing much you can do right?

Best I advice I can give sorry.

Unfortunately this does happen and it happens a lot more these days when cheaper material and less quality contorl are in place, reduced testing and what not... All in the eyes of less production costs.

But like you I expect quality products from quality brands.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] elmad:
Yes, my phone was producted in that period. And I have this as document:

h_tp://talk.sonymobile.com/message/124314#124314

I cannot post link but is enough substitute h_tp with http.

The user that posted, as you can see, is an official sony support user.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] garychencool:
I got my phone back from repair and I got a brand new replacement device, it still has this electrostatic noise and I was like, okay whatever Sony. I no longer feel like I should buy anything Sony due to this experience with the hardware...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] elmad:
week of production?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] garychencool:
11W32

Well that's what the sticker said but chances are this device is really a refurbished or mostly new phone...

The warranty ended two months ago since I got the phone last year in September and I'm pretty sure it has ended so I can't send it back. And I got it back in late August and I really didn't want to send it back again, and again.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sxxorp:
Totally agree, I don't have the phone, but i have the same feeling. I've ordered one too, fortunately, the dealer is late :D

All in all you're not mad. Keep on pressing SE, they're hard to get moving, but then momentum gathers ;)

A little teaser from well-respected site: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1233457

they usually don't hurry, but very correct.

They struggled to find disadvantages - video noise problem isn't among them though :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Super Chimp:
One issue I meant to ask about before is its all very well trying a dummy in the shops, which I did do, but what is it like to use the keyboard on it day to day especially with larger hands?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jiminee:
Ive got big thumbs and it's fine. The top row is pretty close, but manageable. The only thing I would have liked is a right-hand shift key as left Shift + Q is slightly tricky, although you can double tap the Shift key to replicate holding it anyway.

Sent from my SK17i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Snoopo:
Hi, I have this noise, too. It sounds exactly the same like in the videos.

It's a qwertz (german) generic one.

11W30

I send it back to the shop.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sur1k:
Hi gyus. I've got a phone call from the service. They 'changed software'. Very interesting... Will keep you updated soon.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jiminee:
I was asked to forward my phone id numbers, looks like the service dept. is checking something...

Sent from my SK17i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sur1k:
As it was supposed, the noise is still here.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jiminee:
Is the microphone at the top of the phone used in video recording? I understood it as a noise cancellation feature during calls, or am I wrong?

Sent from my SK17i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sur1k:
Yes. It's used to get stereo sound. And for noise cancellation during calls.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jiminee:
Ok thanks, I didn't know it records in stereo. I hope a software fix doesn't disrupt the stereo capability then :/

Sent from my SK17i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sxxorp:
They told it's been repaired, but not? I hope this will be ironed out, but all takes long, and gets a little bit suspicious...

Less info, but it's also an info:

"Hi sxxorp,

In regards to your situation with the video noise problem, we are looking into the problem. We are sorry, but we can't give any details at the moment.

If you require more information, or have any other questions, please reply to us at SEAnswers.Us@Support.SonyEricsson.com, or our Twitter account at http://www.twitter.com/SEAnswers.

Best regards,

Lidia

Sony Ericsson Social Media Team"
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sur1k:
Well, their twitter keeps silent.

Exactly. I just didn't want to leave the phone. Will wait for SE approval.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sxxorp:
Approval for what?

Today's post on GSMArena:

"Today I got my second xperia mini pro. My first one had that strange buzzzz noise, this new one is perfect, no noise what so ever. :)"
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Linkinsoldier:
Thats odd...

Funny thing I found out:

When I'm holding the phone on my right ear during call, I cant hear the voice, but i can when holding it too my left here. My partner mentioned, that my voice was more quiet while holding it on the right... maybe this might help :/
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sur1k:
Approval for the possibility to get device without that noise:)

Erm...

Yesterday I found a link to video about mini pro camera capabilities (official one by sonyericssonsupport). By the way, it was very useful. Of course, I left there a comment with the question about the noise. And... this video is private now:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPaIC6YkhfA
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sxxorp:
But form whom you'd get the new device, the service?

It'd be important because i received my phone today, and as I expected the noise is there...

manufacturing date: 11W31

So we have to solve this or make them confess and provide solution ;)