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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Keigi:
Someone post this in the google forums

http://productforums.google.com/foru...B1-25-false]

Hi everyone,

I want to assure you that Google is still working on this issue. At this point it's looking like software, and not a hardware issue. If you're experiencing this I do not recommend exchanging your Nexus 5 for a replacement. We're investigating improving this behavior in a future update to the Nexus 5's operating system.

(I'm going to mark this post a an answer to this question. Please don't take that as a sign that Google considers this issue fully resolved. Rather, it's the best way for this forum system to display an important update at the beginning of a thread, and I want to help ensure that any newcomers to this discussion see the latest update from me.)

I really like this phone... but this issue is annoying

I have both issues... hissing noise in calls if don't talk close to my mouth ... and hissing noise recording videos.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
Essentially, what they said is "Please stop wasting our money on RMAs. Please don't RMA your device because it'll re-start your buyers remorse period. We have been working on it for 3 months and we continue working on it. Please be patient. We should have this fix ready for you by NEVER"
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niteowl360:
Love to know who the Google Source is.

Everything I've read does point to software, especially since configuring the noise cancelling settings in a rooted device seems to fix issues.

But if it wasn't so sad, would have had a good laugh at your take on this :)

And just like the Nexus 5 mic, the link in the post doesn't work either!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
Have you configured your settings? Are there any side effects, like all the back-gourd noise being on the foreground now ? :)

If you did and everything is good, can you point to the detailed instructions you followed?

I'm still within buyers remorse for this thing and I'd really like to keep it if I could only stop hearing "Are you still there? I can not hear you. You are breaking up"

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niteowl360:
No, just mentioning that on a rooted device, one can disable the noise cancelling mic, which from what I've read fixes the audio quality.

Also remember in all third party apps that don't make use of the noise cancelling mic, audio quality is reported as fine!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Keigi:
Hahaha you're right, but I really hope that Google fix it, I can't RMA 2, 3, or 4 times, because I'm living in SA... So ....

Sorry about that.

Here is the link.

http://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!category-topic/nexus/nexus-5/0hvTK4eMVGk[326-350-false]

Reply is in January 23
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
Well, I'd like to hear it myself...

Samsung Galaxy has noise cancellation icon, and toggling it makes a huge difference. I wonder if there's a software for N5 that would do the same without tweaking much.

The main issue is - Samsung microphone seems to work the same regardless whether you are in speakerphone mode or not, while noise cancellation is excellent. With N5 you have to use speakerphone if you want to hold your phone a few inches away from your mouth . For many people it's not a huge issue, but I don't like to use speakerphone when I'm on a treadmill at LA Fitness... and obviously I don't want to have the phone touching my sweaty face when I'm running. I know there are things called headphones, bd headsets, etc, but hey, all I want to know is if I can use this phone the way I used every other phone in the last 15 years. I just want Google to come out and say "Yes, we'll have a fix on this date" or "No, it works like this by design... so that you can talk to your wife, while you girlfriend is kissing your other cheek" I just want them to come out and say something, but they ignore googleforums, they ignore this site and all other sites where this issue has been reported... and if you call them they will say what they are trained to say - "Or this is the first time I hear about this issue"
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niteowl360:
No worries. Apologies if you thought I was directing my response at you.

The link relates to the video audio issues.

This thread is more about the low in call volume as heard or not heard by the person on the other side.

My device had this issue, but video recording was always perfect.

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Keigi:
Naaa no worries..

Yeah i know that but both issues are related to noise cancelation ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niteowl360:
That makes sense.

Used up my thanks today, so can't reciprocate lol
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
markdapimp will you be able to upload your recordings?

We all would be very excited to have a proof that some devices don't have this issue. So far you are the only lucky one I know...

If you could please provide a proof we all would really appreciate it. Please let us know either way, because some of us are still within buyers remorse and if there's no proof, we may just return ours and\or won't bother with time wasting RMAs

Thanks

P.S. But please, if you are doing the test for us, please please please follow my steps (a few pages back). We need to compare the same exact message left with different devices, same distances, same volume of your voice and no speakerphone. Thanks!!!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
just had a phone call in a noisy environment with like 300+ people around and the other person said that it sounded like **** it does appear that if you cover the secondary noise isolation mic port it will boost the gain on the mic

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I can redo the test but can you name me any software to record the voice mail or whatever
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
Do you use google voice on one of your N5s?

the simplest way to do it would be via cable and voice recording program (I think any program would work)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRNcQB1XxDE

If you are going to do it, please use different brands, like your iphone and N5, not 2 N5s (unless one sounds much better than the other)

As far as covering the upper mic - I'm not sure if that would result in background noise becoming foreground noise. I know with Galaxy you can toggle it via screen icon and the difference is huge, but galaxy mic doesn't have this issue, so disabling noise cancellation is not needed, unless you want the other party to hear the background noise

thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
what about for iOS/
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
can't you just use a standard audio cable like it's shown on youtube video? I think any windows audio recording program would work.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschan24:
Is it possible to reduce the aggressiveness of the noise cancellation rather than simply turning it off? This might give us a compromise between the problems we are having and the echo when turning noise cancellation completely off
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
Maybe, but then your background noise may become foreground noise. I don't think that's acceptable.

Moto X can hear"Ok Moto" (or whatever) when the phone is in your pocket. Why can't this thing hear anything when it's more than 3 inches away from your mouth?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucidkarma:
I have 401K Nexus 5 and problems are still here!

That is really annoying. I read lots of things about this problem but google does nothing, basicly nothing!..

If I know it is a software issue I can wait but this is not a known thing. I need to decide refunding or not in 4 days.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
RMA it. RMA should re-start your buyer's remorse so you'll have another couple weeks to decide what to do. Moto X is $300-330 these days, many people think it's better than N5, if you can live with smaller screen
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iamjimmy:
Very very low in call volume

I am on a 16 GB black N5. The in call volume is very very low while using the earpiece ever since I upgraded to 4.2.2.

The only way I can use the phone and make calls is If I am in a Quiet room indoors. It's impossible to make calls outdoors when there is noise. For me the only way to make calls is using headset and even then the volume distorts sometimes.

The funny thing is that the Microphone seems to work better with the 4.2.2 update. People no longer tell me that they cannot hear me anymore (used to happen in 4.4 before update) . However I have a very hard time hearing them because of the very low in call volume

Anyone else having the low in call volume problem? Does this seem like a hardware defect? Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] criscooper:
Right so I left myself loads of voicemails.

Putting some bluetack on the noice cancellation mic does make all the difference in the world!

N/C Covered up:

Test 1: Speak normally on the phone Result: Can hear fine

Test 2: Speak with the phone a little away from my face (not on loudspeaker): Still hear fine

N/C Uncovered:

Test 1: Speak normally on the phone Result: Can hear okay

Test 2: Speak with the phone a little away from my face (not on loudspeaker): Cant hear anything very very faint

Test 3: Speak with the phone on loudspeaker Result: Can hear fine.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liltbrockie:
Soooooooo... this is still a problem I take it? Have google acknowledged?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikon5400:
I have 312 and just got 401, same junk. See my post here.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!searchin/nexus/nexus$205$20microphone$20$20-$20hardware$20or$20software$20/nexus/fvL7D0aB3QI/sPBSye87kGkJ

P.S. markdapimp - do you still think your N5(s?) don't have this issue? If so, are you still going to upload your audio messages recorded on N5(s) and Iphone? If not, I guess you are too busy :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joeminati:
"My gf has been complaining ever since I got this phone that she cant hear me when I'm talking and that I sound all muffled"

Lol haha. Just got the same claim. She thinks it's best to switch back to the note 2 since I sound clearer. My first phone call on the note and she claim how much more clearer I sounded and that the other phone sucked. :what:

I hope it is a software fix really. Don't want to go back to another device. :banghead:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abinash:
Seems like by editing build.prop does the fix....haven't suffer the echo issue yet...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lukien:
Can you go into more details please? I had a look through the thread but can't find out how to do this fix. And what exactly was your issue? I thought most people just had a muffled voice problem like me, not an echo.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweetpiggy:
disable noise reduction mic via build.prop (need root)

download a build prop editor from palystore, look for this entry: persist.audio.fluence.voicecall=true change this to false, reboot :):good:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaks786:
Any update with this? I'm still having problems :(
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exxpired:
Your best bet is turn off noise cancellation via build. Prop edit.. And hope it's fixed in 4.4.3 :(
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
LG Y U NO INNOVATE!

The Galaxy s3 sound like the Nexus 5 here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaL87kEqZ4Y

but the nexus 5 does a little bit better!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] afraaa:
try omni rom .. its pure and awesome . gods created omni rom :) . my problem solved with omni rom . i had such problem and now i have not .
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lotherius:
Anecdotal claim is anecdotal.

Does Omni ROM actually claim to have fixed this problem?

I just bought a brand new Nexus 5, and on the VERY FIRST CALL, my gf claims it sounds like I'm shouting into the microphone and garbled. Never had a problem on my Nexus 4.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wietse1988:
I have it too, I'm on the latest PA 4.4.3 I'm gonna edit the build prop, and then see if it helps. Will report later if it worked for me
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lotherius:
It won't help. What'll happen is it will stop muting your voice, but it will sound like you're in an echo chamber instead.

The thread on the google support forums has recently gotten attention from a Googler named "Claire" who has been blithely asking questions like "Are you using the stock dialer", "How are you holding the phone?" and basically implying that it is a user problem, not a phone problem.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exxpired:
This is complete bs, sure if you don't hold the phone in one exact position it will start muting your voice, all my previous phones were fine the way I held them, n5 just craps out, my only gripe with the phone
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschan24:
I edited this in Build.prop and it seems to work! Hopefully it works for others too!

persist.audio.handset.mic.type=digital --> replace digital with analog

persist.audio.dualmic.config=endfire -- replace endfire with false
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lotherius:
Anyone else want to test this? First I've seen of this variation. Most build.prop changes simply turn off noise cancellation altogether which is not a viable option unless you are in 100% silent environment.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweetpiggy:
testing...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweetpiggy:
first call:

'I cant ear you!' :/
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Javeduardo22:
somewhat worked for me ..
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kusie:
We are now on 4.4.4 and nothing has changed regarding the mic/noise cancellation. That really sucks!

I don´t do many phone calls with my N5 but everyone I call tells me how horrible I sound. The INCOMING sound from the caller on my N5 ist just fine.

I did a bit of searching and found that LG/google is using qualcomms fluence technology rather than the superior audience chip technology for noise reduction (see http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/help/nexus-5-audience-earsmart-noise-t2508178 for details) so I don´t think there will ever be a real fix for this. Real shame, since the N5 is a great phone, but fails on one of it´s main purpose: voice calls.

It also tells me that LG can´t built phones (nexus 4 also sucked in this regard, constant earpiece buzzing and humming...) and google gives a sh*t about it´s customers.

K.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niteowl360:
Yes, had to return my N5 for these reasons.

However just purchased the LG G3 and call quality seems ok.

So hopefully it's not an LG issue per se.

Interesting though the G3 has an option to turn noise cancellation On Off, which is set to Off by default.

Not brave enough to ever turn it On :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
The LG G2 has the same problem, The fact LG Added an option to turn off the noise cancellation in the settings worries me, Another point that worries me is it's on by default (Noise Cancellation disabled)

The Nexus 5 has overcome atleast I would say 3 system updates already, With no signs of a fix.

I'm calling this a hardware issue and this phone's a 350$ fast piece of fancy glass that barely works for phone calls in noisy environments.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lotherius:
After having my phone for a while.... here's my take:

1) If I'm careful and hold the phone "just right" and close enough to my mouth, there's no issue. But if I get lazy and the phone drifts out of place, the person on the other end will not be able to hear me. Have to be vigilant.

2) No problem when using bluetooth as the bluetooth device will do the noise cancellation. I use my phone a LOT in my car. My old car was fine with an aftermarket bluetooth stereo, and my new Fiat 500 works perfectly with it. Nobody ever complains of problems on a call...

So it's something I, personally, can live with. They should have tuned it better, though.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschan24:
Franco kernel v62 seems to have fixed the call audio bugs for me. Give it a try
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
Fix a long standing bug which could cause audio crippling when there was a network change (like 2G to 3G, or Wi-Fi to 3G or vice-versa)

Source: http://kernels.franco-lnx.net/Nexus5/4.4/appfiles/changelog.xml

Hmm, Interesting, I'll give it a try.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exxpired:
It seems like that fix was more for music.. People complained when listening to music that audio would mess up
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bblzd:
No complaints from the people I've spoken with. I'm told my voice comes through loud and clear in quiet or loud enviornments.

Only ever was an issue for me if I was lying down, and that does kind of make sense as the secondary mic becomes isolated. If this happens to you when holding the phone in a normal fashion (close to your face, not lying down) then you might want to RMA. Even if it's not a hardware issue, that might at least bring Google's attention to your issue.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zzvelik:
I'm going to try this on my Nexus 7 2013 as the mic only works on music recognition.

Another possible solution:

http://software.techassistbox.com/fix-fix-for-low-mic-gain_387106.html

& How to edit build.prop on any Android device

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1948558
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KuLiKo:
from this topic : http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/help/noise-reduction-cancellation-t2515657

and Boom, it's work flawlessly for me :D
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zzvelik:
Just tried all of the above edits on my Nexus 7 and couldn't get the mic working. Note that the following was not listed in the build.prop Editor:

<<persist.audio.dualmic.config=endfire -- replace endfire with false>>

Seems odd that the mic pics up music, but not voice. Anyone else had this issue on the N7 & was able to solve the mic issue? TIA
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] topher2889:
Thanks a bunch

People calling me would hear their own voice echo when on speakerphone. This completely fixed the issue for me. Thanks!:good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JCM800:
I installed dsp manage 2.0 on my 9005 note 3.

It instantly had a detrimental effect on the stock Samsung music player. I can't hear any music playing now on the stock player.

Is my only option to download and flash stock firmware to get the original player working again?

It seems like it's drivers were knocked out when I installed dsp manager .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Limeybastard:
Is it me or is Google Now very flakey on the Note 3? It seems like a women in a menstruel cycle. Sometimes it talks back, sometimes ( more than often) she just sends me to links via Google - mute.

As an example I placed my flight information into my Google Calender, it still 9 times out of 10 not read it to me, it says something to the effect of this information is for your personal use only.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] noobtoob:
Yeah it is buggy, but it hasn't technically even been released yet, and not for use with this phone, so I guess we can't complain just yet.

Edit: I didn't take into account that you were not using the new nexus 5 Google now, so if you aren't, my bad. Other than that, I don't really use it except to get directions every once in a while..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kcorj2244:
Is there any possible way to install it on MI1? I can't figure out how to do it. If anyone could point me in the right direction.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mightycaptain:
No. Locked bootloader. Safestrap is your only option for custom rom. But right now that is limited to touch wiz roms. Can't flash custom kernels yet with Safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
No

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MDK has a locked bootloader and can Install CM :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jasran:
Hey guys....

So I had a bunch of trouble rooting my phone, finally got it done.

But now.. I have come to realize that I installed a ROM for a different phone..

I have a SGH-I337M and my phone now says under model number GT-I19505G..

Everything seems to be working fine right now.. question is. Is this a problem? Did I screw up? Did I get lucky in not bricking my phone and should be more careful next time?

Thanks in advance..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] scott14719:
Instead of asking a bunch of questions (in the wrong forum) you need to read and learn about things before you do them. You can start by reading the "pinned" threads in the general and q & a sections. Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] lthary:
Yes you're being very lucky for not screwing your phone. From now on make sure that you flash the right room for your phone. Read the forum us much as you can
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] hovax615@hotmail.com:
Lol your on point right there with all of those questions. Well he might have flashed a correct working ROM just doesn't know it because it says something else than what he's use to.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] slicknsxy:
Looks like you flashed an international rom. You might want to look into the galaxy s4 forums (not the att or canadian s4 forums) for more info on that rom and whether or not your gonna have issues
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] HiTideBlastoise:
It's my perception that he has a rogers Canadian phone which is our forum. If I remember correctly, the 1337m can be flashed with some international roms and still be fine. I don't think he has the google s4. So OP I'd advise you to check out the development threads regarding the Canadian s4, but I think you're fine because the unlocked Canadian phone can be flashed with some international roms.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] nash2000:
I just don't understand how so many ppl flash wrong Roms. This might sound harsh but if your flashing a wrong ROM then maybe this isn't for you or at least "read up". This is the reason I'm yet to flash a ROM on my gs4. I'm on MF3, I havent read up enough on using SS and the particular Roms my phone can use.

brought to you by my not so sexy GS4 MF3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] HiTideBlastoise:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SemiGamer:
Hello all, currently I've got an unlocked Galaxy S4 running on AT&T GO Phone $60 a month plan.

I'm thinking about getting the Nexus 5 and it appears the wait time is a few weeks from google.

My family has been with sprint for years and have a few lines that're eligible for upgrades, I was thinking about purchasing a Nexus 5 for $49.99 with one of those upgrades however I don't plan to be on the Sprint network with them as I prefer AT&T in my Area (Don't live with my family where Sprint service is good) .

So basically my question is, Is sprint just reselling the Google version or do they have their own version of the phone that is locked and such?

I don't see any specific "Sprint Nexus 5" section here on XDA so I assume all the Google Nexus 5 ROM's and such work on the Sprint version?

Does that confirm that its the same device and can be used on any carrier?

Thanks for reading!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajfink:
It should be completely GSM unlocked.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SemiGamer:
Appreciate the fast response man.

I'm going to head over to the store tomorrow if I can get a solid answer that it will work so if anyone has more input please let me know!

I want a Nexus simply so I'm not held back by Carrier updates as I've been with the amazing Galaxy line that suffers from carrier slowness. So I want to be sure the device Sprint is selling is indeed the Google Play Store device just resold through Sprint.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajfink:
I'm 97% sure it's the same as every other N5, but it won't hurt to ask.

Sent from my Nexus 5