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[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xstewiegriffinx:
I definitely agree that this is a software problem because it makes no sense why speaker would work properly and the mic would function properly part-time. At first I thought it might just be the ROM I'm using, but many other users have reported the same problem across multiple carriers on multiple software versions. I am traveling across the country so there's a chance that this particular area is more susceptible to the issue than others, but I'll have to see. Regardless, it's pretty cumbersome that the mic doesn't work properly...kind of defeats the purpose of having a phone if you can't talk on it.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vangough:
I am having the same problem here, if the bottom part of the phone is little bit far from my mouth the person on the other end can barely hear me. Anybody found fix to this?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eyeisdasteve:
I can also confirm that I am having call quality issues on the Sprint variant.

Same as everyone else, calls sound muffled, can't understand me etc..
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asda171:
Same Issue

I have a new Tmobile version and have ran multiple tests, with one of tests being placing a htc one and the Lg G2 in front of a sound bar with a movie playing, each equal distance to the speaker, each having called an iphone 5S, and the sound coming through the LG G2 was definitely muffled.

Being that Tmobile to Tmobile calls are HD, I could definitely tell when I was receiving a call from a G2 Handset. When I move the handset from my face a little, many complain that I sound like I am talking under water.

There seems to be a big issue with the noise cancellation at play here..
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vangough:
Bump!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rfarrah:
You could try changing some of these settings:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2541650
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bills742:
If you're on Verizon Live Rider from android central posted this potential fix. It's almost completely eliminated my static.

" IVE DONE IT!!!!!! IVE FIXED IT!!!!! I felt every bit of anger and disgust as all of you OMFG im disappointed with LG customer services and this is the last LG electronic device I shall purchase in my life again... SOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Verizon Wireless Only from your dial pad type this in ##PROGRAM980 then press Send or Call. It will ask for a service key, the code is 000000 and after you type it in a menu will pop up, select FIELD TESTS, THEN SCROLL DOWN TO VOICE SO. I chose 13 QCELP and its crystal clear, but it can vary depending where you live, TRY ALL 3 before you stop. YOU MUST POWER CYCLE DEVICE AFTER SELECTION EACH TIME. As stated the 13QCELP is so clear for me its like a new phone. OMFG WAIT.. THIS IS A NEW PHONE, MY 3RD IN 4 DAYS. Agaain please try each of them before settling there is 3 options. EVRC Software in this device seems to have software issues in my opinion. But in your area it could be better than 13 QCELP."
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steamer86:
You should really inform people of what these options really are before suggesting this. QCELP13 uses 13Kbit/s uncompressed data with a lower quality codec. EVRC is compressed every so many milliseconds at 8 Kbit/s with a higher quality codec. This could be detrimental to your area in certain aspects and not even work. Wild card chooses the best regarding tower readings and specs. You are set EVCR default on all but page, which chooses for you per tower.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bills742:
Hey man whatever works. I don't care about the quality if it makes the phone at all useable as a phone. I think anyone who has this problem would agree. Just trying to help, geez.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rfarrah:
That's just it. For some of us (for whatever reason), that so-called higher codec wasn't working properly. This change gives us fix until some kind of patch is released. And if it doesn't work, then you can just go back. Nothing wrong with that.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GillRigged:
Yeah, this didn't work for me. Anyone else still having call issues? Speakerphone works fine but I don't really care to make all my calls on using this method.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rfarrah:
The 12B update fixed this issue for everybody, as far as I know. Have you updated?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoNsTeReNeRgY22:
Yeah, either 12B or the 2nd replacement phone really helped.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GillRigged:
Yeah, reflashed stock, took all of the updates and problem still exists. Looks like a replacement is in my near future.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoNsTeReNeRgY22:
Thats what I would recommend if you can.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mark40511:
Same!

I'm posing this message for a friend who has had an LG G2 for quite a while now. She has gone through 3 of them with the SAME problem. She LOVES the phone, but when she calls me, I can't hear her. We have tried EVERYTHING! She can literally sit in her chair and carefully hold the phone while talking on her left her making sure not to cover the mic, and move the phone slowly from one ear to the other while continuing to talk, and when she goes to the other ear, I can't hear a freaking word she's saying. I will say, wait, stop, go back to the other ear. She will say I wasn't covering up anything when I did that.......Speakerphone is fantastic! And she will say that sometimes people can hear when she's talking on one ear one day, but then the next day she has to use the other ear or they can't hear her.....I personally have a Samsung Galaxy S5 and everyone can hear me fine....
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 60nine:
[MENTION=6040780]mark40511[/MENTION]

did you try flashing dorimanx kernel which has sound inprovements and some loudness fixes that can be modified through included stweaks app? (assuming her phone is rooted with custom recovery)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faisalhtchd21:
problem fixed

Hello guys i found a way to fix this problem go to your call settings and uncheck the option alled noise surpass its in call settings u will know uncheck that if u have costom rom then firsr u need to download old cloudy g3v2.1 it will have that option untick the noise surpass option something like that i dont rememeber and then test your calls will be perfect without Ny issue and then u can install roms
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rfarrah:
If only it would help you to spell and punctuate you would be home free!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faisalhtchd21:
ultimate fix for call issue mic on lg g2

Hello every one finally i've fixed my lg g2 mic what i did was i just clean tha speaker small holds with needle or any pin that can fit in call speaker hole and clean it not every hole try to push out some dust with it and tell me if your problem is fixed thank GOD i thought it was a hardware fault try this because it is happening because of dust in my case now calls are crystal clear and people can hear mai perfectly i dont have to uncheck the noise suppression option try this method guys sorry for my bad english hope this will help
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arewold:
I still have this issue. International version. On latest official software (4.4.2, D80220h). Seems to have gotten worse as of late, and seems to occur more often when calling fixed line phones.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caiko:
I fixed my problem by switching off google now voice activation.It seems it disturbs the mic during calls
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noamangel:
this help me 2. not lg g2 international.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stormyday:
I too have been having the problem. Mine started the day after the software was updated to do VoLTE. I had to disable VoLTE for it to quit. Recently though, it has started doing it again. Contacted VZW today. Tier 2 tech support tells me that it is a common problem with the G2 and must be a software issue. Replacing the phone with another G2 would more than likely not resolve it. Now I am stuck with a crippled phone or VZW wants me to pay for them to take if off my hands and buy another one from them. Seriously considering jumping ship to another carrier.

On a side note, I do not like VZW accessing my phone without my permission and seeing what is on it. After the factory reset today, I disabled 60 apps before even logging into my google account. Completely ridiculous bloatware.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gpaine:
I have also been having this issue randomly of late. Randomly when I call, no one can hear me. It has to be a software issue because the problem persisted even with a bluetooth headset.

First, I tried turning of Voice Privacy and Voice Enhancement. These didn't work, and I have recently tried the Google Now. I haven't had any issues in the last 14 hours, but I have only placed 1-2 calls.

Oh, Verizon variant.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hsb5:
**** lg2 and all lg2 phones
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eepyikes:
Having the same issue here. Disabled noise supression, disabled ok google completely, replaced with new LG g2, etc. Only thing that works (temporarily) is rebooting. This issue seriously needs a fix, we pay a lot of money for these phones and service.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamiphar:
I'm having this same issue with my Sprint G2. Rebooting will fix it for at least one call, but it seems like the problem is usually back by the next call.

I've just disabled Google Now voice detection and the voice enhancement feature was already off. I'll see how this does.

:EDIT: It seems that the Ok Google detection is what was causing it. I did a few test calls, and toggling the "From any screen" detection option causes the issue to disappear and reappear. Hopefully that's all there was to it!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eepyikes:
Give it a few days... you'll be back, lol! I've given up on this thing.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D3va:
If you say disabling ok google is the fix than how would you explain that I'm having the same issue on F.R. 2.0.1 rom that doesn't have ok google function and i don't even know what to do anymore I went to stock, flashed new bootloader, flashed new rom and whatever I do I still have the same error. Everything was working good for about a year for me and now I have this error and noone knows what to do and it really sucks and why everyone can hear me perfectly when I turn on the speaker mode. It weird and annoying
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eepyikes:
If this is the case, then it very well could be a hardware problem. I debated with Verizon yesterday about constantly replacing my phone, they finally decided to bring an LG rep on the phonecall with us. I think she knew less than the Verizon lady, claiming that Lg is unaware of this problem. All she offered was for me to send in my phone to have them troubleshoot it. I saved them the effort. I'll wait for Lollipop and if that doesn't fix it, I'm out. No more LG products after this.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiguy99:
Have had multiple D801s for various reasons since the device launched.

Haven't had this issue yet.

Knock on wood.

Can someone with a D801 confirm this?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eepyikes:
On the second G2 now. Problem resurfaced right away after about a week.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonstrong:
Not sure if this is the same, but I was having problems about once or twice a week with outgoing call quality (I'm using Vs980 on Verizon). Person at the other end either couldn't hear me at all, or heard me very faintly, or said it sounded like I was "under water". Without either of us moving (no change in signal strength), if the other person called back the sound was fine. Again - this was happening randomly, perhaps on a couple of calls out of every ten.

A few weeks ago, I "force installed" the unreleased lollipop (39a) update, and the issue seems to have disappeared completely. Not a single recurrence since upgrading. I had thought it might be a hardware issue, but it's clearly not - at least in my case.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eepyikes:
Yeah, that's exactly the issue I was having. I've been considering rooting but hopefully the official lollipop will be out soon. If that fixes it I won't root yet. I'm on 27a right now and have been hesitant to root so close to a new release.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonstrong:
If the official release is 39a or later, I'd assume your issue will be resolved. After loading 39a I left it uprooted, stock and the problem was gone. Since then, I rooted the phone, but have made no other changes yet. Still no issues at all with sound quality. Seems fixed.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eepyikes:
Hopefully this will do it. Can't wait for the update. The 13qcelp fix does not work here.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonstrong:
From what I read yesterday, the official release from VzW is, indeed, 39A -- the same version that was leaked and that I installed a few weeks back. Still NONE of the old call quality problems at all. Looking forward to hearing how you make out once you get the update. Good luck!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eepyikes:
Been on lollipop a few days, so far so good but not optimistic lol. I'll report back if it's still having problems.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonstrong:
Been a few weeks for me -- still not a single call problem. The update really seems to have fixed it for me. Hope your experience is as good as mine has been.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hippiesky:
Since I am not a developer I just have a question, instead of working on a rom with no chance of getting radio to work, would it be easier to get one of the hackfests to have all working parts like video ect?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
I think it is the chicken and egg problem. Hardware acceleration can't be enabled unless we have working kernel and that requires ICS at the very least.

The noob says:

In the absence of a valid argument, 2+1=3 may be used to explain why the g2x did not get the ICS update!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] SUDroid:
So if im rooted and running xposed framework, what do i need to do before an OTA update so the update goes through? My phone model is I337M running stock carrier rom.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] knite75:
Headphones seem cheaply made.

Why no volume buttons?

Why not use standard 3.5mm?

Did Sony assigned only one part time intern to design the headphones?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
Are they not standard 3.5mm phones? Anyway, they seem at least as good to me as the phone Apple bundles with their products.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stevefwt:
They are standard 3.5mm unless you don't have a Z Ultra.

Sony produce some of the best ear buds out there and these are no exception. Crystal clear and pumps out the bass.

If the standard length of cord supplied with the headphones is too long for you to reach your phone volume control, cut it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Afrobean:
Why no volume buttons? Those aren't standard. The only thing that truly is standard in a stereo headphone jack is the top/ring/sleeve design with 3 contacts and the 3.5mm size. The headphones that have volume buttons and/or action buttons use a non-standard additional contact, and devices which aren't designed with the non-standard headphones in mind can't even make use of the extra buttons, even if they may support other functionality with extra contacts. For example, my Galaxy Nexus can understand the action button on Apple earbuds, because it was made to expect that sort of functionality on the jack's extra contact, but it cannot understand the other volume buttons on the headphones as they are non-standard.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bASKOU:
Actually using urbeats earpieces designed for HTC phone and it recognize the forward/backward buttons for volume up/down as well as the play and stop button that with a double push go to next track. Sony only put basic earpieces as all manufacturer, having volume on it or not does nothing to the quality. Never found basic earpieces giving a good quality, so nothing to cry about it.

Envoyé depuis mon C6802 avec xda premium 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ryland Johnson:
I have just purchased the Samsung galaxy Note 3. I mention that to illustrate I am not biased to one brand.

In terms of sound reproduction, Sony are class leaders, they invented the 'Portable sound' technology. No standard headphones due justice to any of the branded phones they are sold with.

Sony head phones are the best available as an 'in the box' headphone BUT can be vastly improved on. Apple are amazingly among the worst?

I have a preference for Sennheiser and you can make a choice that suits your own ears.

If you don't like Sony sound reproduction I have no idea what to advise you? Oh and no in the box phones come with volume controls uless its a special offer.

Tell you what. I will exchange your Sony headphones for an unused pair of Samsung galaxy note headphones.:good:

What have you been using 'till this point? What brand of phone and have you tried other brands of headphone such as Sennheiser?

Regards.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I'm no audiophile (at all!), but i wouldn't say they're bad. I've noticed that thay aren't exactly pumping the bass like other more expensive ear plugs, but i personally think that the audio alone is fairly good. It's clean and it hits most tones, but again.. the bass is just not there. An EQ will quickly fix this though (yeah, i've tested it). If you're listening a lot to dance, trance, techno, dubstep, hip hop etc. then these won't cut it. If you listen to music with a lot of different instruments, then they'll be more suitable.

Again, i'm not an audiophile so these are just my personal thoughts.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
The sony ones sound better than anything that I have that were "free". for free head phones they are good.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thatisazam:
+1

OP seems to complain the things that comes with the bundle without comparing what other phones have to offer.

+1

"sounding better" is personal preference anyway. no point to clarify with OP on the matter but yes, as for the headphone that don't look like a cheap earbuds, it's one of the good one in quality for it's range
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
Really? I remember thinking they were too bass-heavy. Granted, I only used them while I was watching a movie, not actually listening to music, so maybe I need to give them another shot. However, I remember thinking they definitely sounded heavier in the bass than my XBA BT75 earbuds I normally use for music listening, which sound flatter and clearer to my ears.

EDIT: Yes, these stock Sony earbuds are definitely more bottom-heavy than my other ones. If anything, these need a bass cut, because they're bordering on being muddy. On the whole, they have a pretty obvious "smiley face" response, unsurprisingly. Lots of bass, and the high frequencies have been boosted as well--cymbals, for instance, are a little too "sizzly" for me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Mine are the opposite. There are barely any bass. I'll do some research.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] julz:
seems like more incentive to invest in some good headphones or buy the SBH52 :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ryland Johnson:
Head phones-ear buds. A quick explanation.

I will try and make this brief and simple. Head phones-ear buds can only produce or reproduce the sound that they are connected to, the source. Headphones come in various types, in ear, (the type that come with the mobile), open head phones (the sound they reproduce can be heard by others in the room) and closed back (in theory only the wearer can hear the sound.

Next, The source, in terms of Sony devices, is class leading especially at this price point. Standard in the box ear buds are there as part of the package, they do not faithfully reproduce what the source produces. Non of them.

Frequency response. This is the level of bass to the level of treble each head phone is rated. Examples Sennheiser CX300-11 in ear. Frequency response;19-2100Hz. Sennheiser CX400-11, 17-22,000Hz. Translated this means the CX400 will be able to reproduce deeper bass tones and higher treble tones thus the midrange should be as clear as a bell.

Please remember what in ear buds use as a bass chamber is part our outer and part inner in, as far as the timpani goes, the 'eardrum', If we use a very high volume ,especially with in ear buds, damage can and is done to our ear drum and hearing. With this in mind such an ear bud MUST be used with caution. As soon as we connect an ear phone to a Sony device the volume is automatically reduced to ensure we don't damage the ear.

Now, we have the source, in our case the mobile phone, and the reproduction, the ear bud. What will also count to the overall quality of reproduction are the connections. The plug the cable also the quality of the components used in the manufacture of the ear bud or head phone.

It is false economy and rather unwise to use the in box freebies. Spend between 40.00€ and 50.00€ and one can purchase an ear bud or on ear open or closed head phone that will knock your socks of. Is it worth it? This is a question of how you use your device. I use it first as a mobile phone, secondly as a way to send and receive SMS and thirdly to listen to music, with this in mind I purchase branded head phones and branded ear buds.

A brilliant starter for in ear buds is the Sennheiser CX300-11. For a portable open ear head phone I use the Sennheiser PX100-11. Both are industry leaders.

let me quickly add there is no such thing as 'the best', its choice, its what type of sound each of us prefers. I use Sennheiser as I enjoy the type of sound they produce and for the price involved I find them exceptional, there are numerous other brands to chose from.

DO NOT go and purchase any sort of ear bud or head phone costing hundreds of euros as the source will not provide the FR for the head phones to reproduce. One has to evaluate with care how to match ones device between source and speaker.

I hope this small missive may help some members who enjoy music.

Kind regards.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Thank you for a quality post, Johnson (yes, I'll keep calling you that). Say, what would you recommend to a person who listens a lot to bass filled music?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ryland Johnson:
Sennheiser CX400-11. FR: 17-22000Hz for ear buds, and the Sennheiser PX100-11. FR: 15-27000Hz for open back on head ear phones (they are portable as they fold up).

I am not to fond of in ear buds even though I always carry a pair, I use the CX300-11.

For general use and a simply stunning sound with bass to rattle your teeth, I use the PX100-11. They come in white or black.

Remember its the source that will count and with the Sony Walkman being utilised NOT the Google play, the sound is clear, well balanced, deep and very well controlled. Mid range is simply spectacular. I enjoy a very wide cross section of music from classical to pop to what ever.

Again I must add that there is nothing 'wrong' with using a graphic equaliser. I don't as I enjoy the music as it was recorded BUT if you enjoy that extra bass then go for it. Do remember when you deepen the bass using a graphic equaliser you alter the stage sound as a whole. No problem if you enjoy a bass heavy sound.

The good point is you have a very high quality source with the Sony. As such I sincerely believe the device deserves a fitting head phone or ear bud.

let us know what you purchase.

Oh and don't forget top allow the ear bud or head phone to 'run in' for 48 hours before you make an assessment. That is very important.

Regards.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vinurohitraj:
Same here
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] mikey_MJW:
Hi,

I've just got Windows Mobile 5 working on my 02 XDA2s, but i cant connect to the internet via GPRS, anyone got any ideas???

Also.... call me stupid, but ive noticed i no longer have a /Storage folder since installing WM5 - why is this

Finally Does any know of anywhere i can get a battery indicator for WM5 on the today screen???

Thanks,