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[Nokia Lumia 900] barrel owl:
Hi,

I first posted this help request on Nokia Support Discussions on August 13, but amazingly I received no reply to date (I can't insert the link since I have no privileges for that as a new user).

I am experimenting a very weird and annoying problem with my Lumia 900. Some weeks ago, the volume level during the phone call became suddenly very low and barely noticeable. I can hardly hear the other speaker both calling and receiving a phone call. Apparently this behaviour is restricted to the phone call feature in normal mode. If I press the loudspeaker button, for example, I can hear the conversation perfectly as usual. Same using my earpiece: I can hear and talk without any problem. Moreover, the audio output appears to be OK outside the phone call itself: when using apps, music, games or any other feature except the phone call, I can't spot anything abnormal in the volume level, everything appears to work properly.

I would like to point out that:

1) the volume level during the call is set to the max. level as usual (10/10)

2) the master volume of the device, as set though both right-hand buttons, is set as usual to the max. level (30/30).

3) I turned off and on the device, I removed and reinserted the SIM card many times since then, unfortunately the problem persists

4) I did not notice any other problem before this happened, nor the device suffered any "catastrophic" event (such as drop, water or similar).

Basically, I can only hear a speaker during a phone call either keeping the loudspeaker always on or using the earpiece. It's like my call volume were set to 1 or 2, while it is actually set to 10.

Can you help me determine whether this issue may be software or hardware related in first place? Unfortunately bringing it to the Nokia Customer Care is not the first option for me at the moment. I bought my device in Europe, but I am currently in South America. I may consider using the local Nokia Customer Care and paying a fee, but first I would like some clarifications from engineers or advanced users.

Finally, a guy on another forum suggested me a hard reset. I confess I never did that before, is there any step-by-step instruction for this? Or does it make sense to wait for the next software update through Zune (currently I have 8779.12201, a new update however has been already released and should be available for my language within days or weeks).

Thank you very much in advance for any useful information
[Nokia Lumia 900] jimski:
You can wait for the update or try a hard reset. A reset will restore you phone to factory fresh, so you will lose everything currently stored on the phone; photos, apps, messages, settings, etc. So be sure to sync with Zune to backup photos and videos first, and sync with your Live ID mail account to sync contacts. Restoring email accounts, contacts, apps and media are all easy, but could take a few hours (depending on how many apps you have). If you prepare for the reset (as you can) it makes things easier.

If your other option is to send you phone out for service, that could take weeks. So while painful, rh hard reset is the "quick" fix. If your volume problem persists after the hard reset, then you know its hardware related (be sure to check before and after installing any apps to eliminate any possibilities). If so, and after telling Nokia Care that a hard reset didn't solve the problem, it might just get you a replacement. Quicker than sending it out for an inspection. Hope you get it worked out.

Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express Pro
[Nokia Lumia 900] alodar1:
It makes no sense to wait. I assume you are still under your initial warranty, so do the hard reset...after, as jimski says, you save off any pics or music specific to the device. You will lose SMS and SMS history , and any game scores.

Use reinstalled to reinstall apps after the reset, to get or apps installed more quickly.

Hard reset is a harsh way to test this out. However, if you test the phone before reinstalling apps, you cut to the chase real quick. If this is a hardware issue, do NOT wait for a fix. Replace the device and be done with it.

Good luck
[Nokia Lumia 900] barrel owl:
First of all, many thanks to you both for your kind reply. It is refreshing to finally have someone listening to you when you really need.

It appears that a hard reset should be the first step to do in any case. While I have no idea when the next update with Zune will be available for my language, I can try to solve the problem alone. Is there any tested step-by step procedure for flashing Lumia 900 or Lumia devices in general? If yes, would you please point me there with a link?

Both your replies convinced me that bringing the phone to the Nokia Customer Care here in South America is definitely not a good idea. Yes, I am still under my initial warranty, I bought my device end of June, the problem is that I bought it in Europe, so my warranty is not supposed to cover me here. If the issue is at hardware level, there is very little they can do here for me without to exburse a lot of money, not to talk about the waste of time. Should the hard reset not work, I guess I'll have to wait for my next travel to Europe or having someone bringing it there for me to have my device replaced.

Anyway, I will let you now about any progress.

Many thanks for your help.
[Nokia Lumia 900] SuperSport:
I'll start by saying, the Hard Reset will not force you to re-flash your phone. It just resets it back to stock settings. This is in fact the easiest and best way to try to resolve problems with your phone. To do so, go into your settings menu. Go to About, and scroll down to 'reset your phone', tap that, and follow instructions. This will delete all your data and messages, so be sure you've backed up first.

If you Absolutely NEED to flash your phone back to OEM Stock, you can use my link here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1605144

One other thing to check (and what I suspect to be the problem) is the speaker itself. It sounds to me like you either have a failing speaker, or something is in the speaker hole. Look closely at it and see if there is dirt/lint/chocolate/peanuts/earwax/etc packed in the speaker grill. It's pretty easy for this to happen. Try blowing it out with canned air and see if that helps. Otherwise, it's probable that the speaker is going out or the connection is failing.

Good Luck, and be sure you decide before your warranty is gone. Send it off ASAP if the above items don't help. PS: Flashing back to stock may void your warranty, so decide if you want to take that chance, rather than wait for repair to return it.
[Nokia Lumia 900] barrel owl:
Thank you very much again for your time. And yes, I had found that link in this forum and was already duly reading it. I just did not post this because I still have no privileges to post links.

One last question. Would you please clarify whether Lumia 900 has one or more speakers? The speaker grill on the bottom of the device has apparently no noticeable dirt or other foreign material inside it, anyway I will try blow it with air, maybe it will help. One thing I can't explain to me is why everything appears to be OK with the volume level except during phone calls. As I mentioned in my first post, the audio output with music, apps, games etc. is normal. When I use the loudspeaker in phone calls, no problem. So the question: is there any other speaker in Lumia 900 which is used for phone calls, for example on the top of the device? I don't think so, but if yes, this would definitely point to a hardware problem of THAT speaker.

Anyway, I will let you know about any progress.

Kind regards
[Nokia Lumia 900] SuperSport:
There are in fact two different speaker outlets. There's the one at the bottom which is speakerphone, games, apps, etc... Then there is the one at the top in that little slot. That's the one I suspect is either clogged, or going bad.

EDIT: Do you have a case installed that might be blocking that speaker?
[Nokia Lumia 900] barrel owl:
Got it. That makes (unfortunately) perfect sense. Chances are then that the issue is actually at hardware level :(

No case.

Thanks a lot
[Nokia Lumia 900] coffeeboy:
Same issue with my lumia asian rom...
[Nokia Lumia 900] yipcanjo:
Wow! I thought I was going crazy....'cause I've had the same issues for the past few months. When I got my Lumia 900, I was pleasantly surprised that my in-call volume actually DIDN'T need to be set to max (10/10), and I usually dialed it back to 8/10. Nice...but it began to get quiet so that even on 10/10 it was difficult to hear callers -- especially if I was standing outside. I thought it had to do with a ROM or firmware update, but so few people noted the same problem that I just assumed my phone was faulty.

<sigh>

Anyhow, I found this thread just 30 minutes ago, read through your story, and (for whatever reason) thought it thru more fully. I realized that since I keep my phone in my pocket, maybe the thin ear speaker grill (just above the screen) is full of lint?!? I grabbed a soft, dry toothbrush and took about 30 seconds to brush it out. I could actually see the debris clearing away. Made a test phone call and voila.........my earpiece volume is loud once again! Easy fix. Almost too easy :)

I hope this helps.
[Nokia Lumia 900] gabzmve:
did you ever resolved the problem?

Hi guys love the forum finally joined !

So i recently bought ebay Lumia 900 they are going for cheap =) loving it!

In my case the speaker was working great actually the first week it was way too loud kept it under 7/10 all of a sudden now

i cant hear almost anything below 8/10 and when i go all the way to 10/10 it sounds muffled like a blown speaker already tried cleaning the grill

very carefully it had dust but that didn't help and also erased averything from the about settings

.

Anymore suggestions? Im in the latest update and obviously no warranty . :eek:

Thanks :cyclops:
[Nokia Lumia 900] Socoliuc:
Hi

Are there any updates on this problem,because I am also experiencing this and I think it happened after I did an update with Zune .

Thanks
[Nokia Lumia 900] joannamonk:
Hard Reset to Nokia Lumia to address low volume during calls

How do you to a hard reset of the phone. I am ready to try that to solve the low volume problem. I literally took the phone out of the box on Thursday last week. I am getting very frustrated.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] keroma:
Hi,

I have a keyboard dock for my Prime. And recently i got a Samsung Galaxy S3.

Anybody know how i can use the prime keyboard for S3? Any easy way?

Just sometimes it would be nice if i need to type something long message on my phone.

Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jeftt:
if its just for things like composing messages and emails, then you can use airdroid.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] keroma:
airdroid sounds like a solution.

But it request internet. If there is some way can connect it by bluetooth or the keyboard can act like a normal bluetooth device would be nice
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ratman6161:
I don't see how that would be possible. The dock itself doesn't have any kind of wireless connectivity. That's all in the prime itself, not the dock. No blue tooth, no nothing. All of its capabilities come from the prime itself.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dpwhitty11:
The keyboard has no bluetooth, only the 30-pin connector. You cannot use it on anything other than the Prime/Infinity.

Rat beat me to it ^
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] whycali:
And while you are at it, the infinity is not the same shape as the prime and the dock is tighter. I can't wait for the thread where the people who ignored the exchange window and traded in their primes start to complain the dock cracked the screen.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] UndisputedGuy:
Try Tablet talk? Only for texts though
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CurtisAndroid5:
Hello guys!

I currently own a ZTE Crescent which I've had for just under a year, my parents have offered to get me a pay-monthly contract which is around the same price as what I pay for my Three Sim Only contract (£12.90- 5000 texts, 200minutes and All-You-Can-Eat data). I've been looking online for the deals between £7.50-£15.50 and I'm wondering what you guys would recommend.

I need to have a decent amount of texts (At least 3000), having plenty of data would be great but I'm not hopeful so I'd settle for anything really, and i don't really care about minutes (50 or so would do me).

I just want a upgrade really, something a bit better than my Crescent, and hopefully has a decent development community, but it's not essential.

I'd love to get the G300 on contract but I can't find it anywhere in the UK on contract.

So far here are my options;

HTC Desire C

Motorola Motoluxe

Nokia Lumia 610

Sony Xperia U

Orange San Diego

Sony Xperia Tipo

Nokia Lumia 710

Motorola Motosmart

Samsung Galaxy Ace II (Not a very good contract)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (Again, not a very good contract)

Please bear in mind that I live in the United Kingdom so I need to find a UK-based contract so I can't use any foreign networks.

Thanks,

Curtis.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CurtisAndroid5:
Found these deals, any opinions?

http://shop.tescomobile.com/mobile-phones/pay-monthly/motorola/motoluxe?deal=6329

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_contract_details.asp?ItemKey=563400&MPItemKey=584938

http://www.buymobilephones.net/mobi...rce=afp&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=230

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FrankyDoodle:
Get the Xperia U, the development is beginning to roll there and you get more for your money.

Sent from my Jelly Beaned Ace
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CurtisAndroid5:
Even if the contract is;

24 months

50 minutes - Anytime Any network

Unlimited texts

100 MB Data

£13.50 a month
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FrankyDoodle:
Yes, it's one of the newer phones and currently the only android phone with it's own section in your list

Sent from my Jelly Beaned Ace
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CurtisAndroid5:
I'm tempted but the contract is awful! Maybe if I waited a few more months and wait for some better devices to drop into my budget.

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J_B204:
What about t-mobile? They do a £15.50 tariff with 100 mins, unlimited texts & 250mb ( bearing in mind t-mob do not charge if you go over your internet allowance)

Available with 18 phones including the Xperia U...

Not a bad deal I think, go through quidco ( Google it if you haven't used it before - I've used it for years and have saved £100s) you'll get £70 cashback meaning £13.40 per month.
[HTC One X] mr.dj26:
Hey guys

I know its a dumb question but i dont want to mess things up.

I did some research but Im not finding the exact info im looking for.

My one X has been acting weird few days ago, after reboot screen goes black and factory reset was the only way to fix it, I had the problem twice.

A member here at XDA had the same problem and he had HTC to flash a new img.

I need some advice on flashing the RUU

I downloaded it from

http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=HTC/One+X/Stock+Rom/Endeavour

HTC_Europe_1.26.401.2

My software number: 1.26.401.2

so flashing the ruu requires pushing the files through adb or just following the EXE guide? please give me some advice, i found several ways but HOX was bricked or rooted but im stock.

thanks in advance guys and im sorry for my noob question :(
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Get the latest RUU for your region,

Enter fast boot (hold power and vol down till it enters bootloader, then enter fastboot)

Plug in USB cable from phone to PC

it should now say fast boot USB

Double click the RUU installation on your PC

*charge your phone before the RUU install however.
[HTC One X] scooters29:
Yes indeed - charge your phone - I would bring it to 100%

don't try it without doing this first unless you want to spend the next 72 hours unbricking your phone like I have just had to!

I know folk will say charge it 30% at least but they are experts - newbies and duffers like me who know just enough to be dangerous - estimate you will need the 100% charge just in case!
[HTC One X] mr.dj26:
.

thanks guys,

im waiting for the green light (battery light):p

thanks again :)
[HTC One X] HebeGuess:
Huh~ why are you still on 1.26, never update?

go through either OTA or RUU should probably fix your problems.

Don't flash version 1.26 RUU which is on your link... It's equavalent version as you're currently on.
[HTC One X] mr.dj26:
no, I never updated.

I flashed 1.26 RUU and the updated, now im on 1.29 :D

thanks guys.
[Android Themes] Spex:
In this guide im going to learn you how can u simply mod some images of apps, system ui and in framewrok-res.apk​

What you need is:

-- 7-zip

-- paint.net or any other tool like gimp and photoshop

-- and application u want to edit :)

Step by step:

1.Extract application you want to edit

*example---

you extract "SystemUI.apk" to "SystemUI" (FOLDER)

2.open image you want to edit with paint.net (or...)

3.be careful in which colour you edit cause of text but there is a guide about xml editing

4.after u done editing images you pick all files and folderS in "SystemUI"folder and u right click it and in 7-zip you choose and to archive but you change extension to .apk

This way you can edit toggles in notification bar change colors of them change blue ics circle in end of status bar to line lets say.

Later im gonna post some pictures to make it easier to you.
[Android Themes] kovacslaszlo13:
I think APKtool better than 7z or other. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] KnockNuckle:
Heyho peoples

I have a problem..

Yesterday i destroyd the flex cable of my volume Keys...

I ordered a new one in the internet but till i get it i dont know how to start cwm?? Im on pankai's 4.0.4 version and there is no option to boot in the recovery mode.. Btw. Can i use cwm without hw buttons???

Sent from my Big R 6386Antutu
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] KnockNuckle:
Ou sorry can anyone port this thread in general section?

Sent from my Big R 6386Antutu
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] The-Droidster:
Don't worry! Already reported to the Mod! He'll move it over!:good:
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] KnockNuckle:
Thx maan

Sent from my Big R 6386Antutu
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] The-Droidster:
I think I have a temporary solution for your problem, plz check back in a few minutes!
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] rr0yy:
You can enter recovery through Rom Manager. You will find it in play store.

And flash CWM touch (little buggy).. you wont need hard buttons temporarily.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] The-Droidster:
As far as your query is concerned, this is what you can try in the meanwhile:

1. Go to this thread and download the CWM v6.0.1.1 Touch Recovery by adam77root.

Note:

Download the ODIN flashable package. Here's the direct link

2. Download and install CWM Manager apk (attached).

3. From that app boot into download mode.

4. Then flash the downloaded CWM recovery.tar thru ODIN. (I hope u know how to do that! If not go here and follow the guide from step 5:good:)

6. Once successfully flashed boot into the new touch recovery thru CWM manager installed on your phone each time you want!

Hope this helps!
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] KnockNuckle:
Yeeah thx no problem i know how to do that.:D

I just forgot about cwm toch XD

And dont knew that i can start cwm with this app!! Thank uu very much

U saved my live gg

What du u mean with lil buggy??

Not to bad right?

Sent from my Big R 6386Antutu
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] KnockNuckle:
Haha lol and how can i start my phone in dl. Mode without hw keys?? Even wist cwm manager apk?

Sent from my Big R 6386Antutu
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] mj.vikram:
You can boot in to Download mode also buddy using this app......
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] The-Droidster:
Yup CWM manager has an option for that!:good:

EDIT : if that doesn't work, just download the CWM flashable zip file of CWM touch from the above thread I mentioned and rename it to update.zip. Then flash it through CWM manager (It has an option to flash update.zip). Be sure to put the update.zip in the root of ur sdcard and not inside any other folder :p. Then u can use CWM manager to boot into recovery!
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] KnockNuckle:
Yess thank u will try it in a lil time

Thank u very much!!

Do u know an mod or an app wich can set the system volume for example in youtube??

Sent from my Big R 6386Antutu
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] The-Droidster:
hmmm....there are many. Go here https://play.google.com/store/search?q=volume&c=apps and choose the one of your preference!
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] KnockNuckle:
Thanks man..

Sry for that, the app or widget i had could find at myself..

Sent from my Big R 6386Antutu
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Adam77Root:
I don't know if CWM manager works with the 6.0.1.1 since if I'm not wrong it was made for 3.x and 4.x version. But you can use the touch interface and this is what you're looking for.

Sent from my GT-I9103
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] KnockNuckle:
I tried it out everything works dudes thx!

Sent from my Big R 6386Antutu
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keith456:
(see the pic i have attached ) is it possible to change the stock sense lockscreen and call screen to something like the pic ?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nlooooo:
Yes, change the rom, or use some lockscreen custom app (like Widget Locker).

Sent from my HTC Desire using Flashes and Thunders
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] sailerph:
I select export to sd card and it appears to export, but the file is then found on my Nook internal and not on the sd card at all. Is this due to the newer Dropbox version ? Thanks
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ShinnAsuka:
what rom are you using? i used succulent's cm7 rom before and dropbox couldn't export to external sd card, only internal, so i just flashed team b's cm7 beta and all is well.

probably has something to do with the mounts that are detected, but i am too lazy to figure out what needs to be changed.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Stero!:
Hello guys, i would share with u this boot animation. Tested on my device and it works great!

The originale 3d is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1847678, so i only share with XS owners, but thanks jackmu95 for share with us ;)

Btw, it's a flashable .zip, so just put on your sd and enjoy!

!!-!!

1- it's erase your bootanimation

2- This is not my work, all credits to CyanogenMod and Jackmu95.

3- I hope u like it :D

Download Cm10 Bootanimation 1280x720

:highfive:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rickkyez:
how about xperia U? it's suitable for XU?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tpteam6:
xperia go

Will it work with Xperia Go?:confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] imanesaurus:
for xperia u

download from original thread that suitable for you device screen

so for U, it must be WVGA (480x800).
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nate>u:
I installed the qHD version on my SXU and it's perfect.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Irseq:
And even better on qHD Xperia P :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Rodger_Rulez:
What version need use for sola?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nate>u:
Try qHD (perfect on sxu, which have the same res of sxsola)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Jason Fernandes:
Hmmm I will try This out once I get my phone from the service center (screen issues)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] littleg33k:
Great animation! Thanks man. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -S.E.R.K.4.N-:
help guys. if i move my apps/games data to my external Sd card, apps and games doesn't configure data files. what can i do ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] member68:
If you are rooted, have a look look at Directory Bind. It looks. It let's you move the game data to your external sd card.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -S.E.R.K.4.N-:
thanks a lot bro! oh god this is what I want!