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[Verizon LG G3] stang2003:
Steve, are you on Verizon ?

TIA!

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I suspect it might be related to noise cancelling software even though I have that turned off.

I find when it fails, if I talk loud or reposition the phone, it sort of "wakes it up" until it starts again.

On another forum I saw a post from someone who says he spoke to LG and they claimed they are aware of the problem so maybe there is hope.

I too don't like wearing an earpiece.

I'm going to call Verizon on Monday and then when they blow me off I'll call LG and see if I can get to the bottom of this.

This is a top tier phone and should not behave like this.

I suspect many others are having similar problems but they are blaming it on poor cell connections and so forth.

If anyone on a carrier other than Verizon is having this or similar problems please reply to the thread.
[Verizon LG G3] Rodeojones:
Keep us updated. I think I might also call LG to see what they say and maybe try calling Best Buy to see if I can get a different answer. A software update would be great, but I suspect LG and Verizon are going to hold off until after Android L is released.
[Verizon LG G3] jfriend33:
I just spent three days out in Wisconsin with family. I was greatly disappointed in my reception. Even on sensorly I was in areas with 4g and 3g. My phone was constantly warning me that I was roaming, on 1x, and on 3g but not fully connected. I got speeds of 0.2mbps. Yet friends on us cellular had 4mbps.

Maybe it was all the metal in the trailer? I have no idea. Even with my data off my battery drained like ten percent over night but when home it only drains like 4 percent overnight usually.

Now when my signal is good the call quality is perfect. I think once time I heard a strange tinny crackling sound like the speaker was shorted but it never happened again.

Who knows. I wish I'd brought my droid maxx to do a side by side because I have a funny feeling that I maybe wouldn't have had the same reception issues.
[Verizon LG G3] SteveC485:
Yes I am on Verizon, forgot to mention that. My G3 is very good with signal and handling calls in marginal reception areas...where I am quite a bit of the time. It reads the same signal strengths as does my Galaxy S 4, but the calls are much better and less easily dropped on the G3.
[Verizon LG G3] Flapjack:
I do not have the problem when using bluetooth. Only when holding the phone like a phone.

God help Verizon, LG, or anyone else if they tell me I have to hold the phone a "certain way". I've been using phones for over 30 years... I've never had to hold one a certain way....
[Verizon LG G3] stang2003:
Ok so today I had 16 calls to/from my home office. A combination of land line and cell. For 14 of the calls, I used my ancient BlueAnt Bluetooth ear piece and did not get a single complaint from the other person about volume, under water, fading etc. I made sure to ask them to tell me if my voice was getting garbled.

For 2 calls I used the phone itself, usually on my right ear and speaking into the mic. I made sure not to cover the bottom mic with my fingers.

On BOTH CALLS, I got complaints of fading, wavy sound, under water etc. This always happened at least 3 minutes or so into the call. Never at the beginning. Also happened multiple times within the call.

Each time I could "wake up" the phone by either talking louder for a sentence or two or re positioning it to my other ear and so forth.

So, I have determined that at least for my phone, this is related to using the phone's mic and not bluetooth. BTW in the past I have had it fail on speaker phone as well. Just not this time.

Armed with this information, I'm calling Verizon, from the phone itself, and then LG when they tell me I have to deal with them (I expect).

Bottom line: Use Bluetooth and it doesn't fail.
[Verizon LG G3] golden422:
I am having similar problems. I hate Bluetooth headsets, but plan to try it in my car and see if it improves the situation.
[Verizon LG G3] stang2003:
Let us know if you still have problems when you use the Bluetooth.

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] trent999:
I use headphones with mic built in, not Bluetooth headphones. I wonder if I will have this problem. If I do some testing I will report back.
[Verizon LG G3] stang2003:
Interesting.. Try it for a day without the phones and let us know. Seems the complaints are building up. Lot's of people attributing this to poor cell reception so it hasn't escalated yet.
[Verizon LG G3] stang2003:
Check this thread out.

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-lg-g3/...uffled-to-callers-t2851664/page2#post55785614

Also one on Reddit:

http://www.reddit.com/r/LGG3/comments/2bmljy/verizon_lg_g3_terrible_call_quality_and/
[Verizon LG G3] david_brent1:
I started this thread back in July. Sounds like the exact same problem. I'm wishing I had returned the phone, because there is nothing worse than people saying they can't hear you in every other call. Normally, I have to re-position the phone, and then they can hear me again, but it will usually happen more than once per call.

I really hope it is a software issue. I checked my Call Settings today and I have Voice Enhancement unchecked and Voice Privacy checked. Could any Verizon people who are not having this problem, tell me if they have those settings on or off? Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] stang2003:
I have tried all combinations of Voice Enhancement and Voice Privacy on/off with the same results.

I believe I read that the LG G3 on other carriers have an additional option for Voice which we do not have.

That may be why it seems that Verizon users are the only people having this problem.
[Verizon LG G3] vinniebigstick:
I noticed that before updating to 11C the Echo issues had worked their way out. I know i had played with the various setting in call settings. Now that updating to 11C the problem is back!!! Anyone find a fix or have any luck with using on of the many new Rom's that are showing up ?
[Verizon LG G3] don.lmk:
Same Here

Mine LG G3 does the same thing. It's only a month old. You have to hold the phone properly in order for it to sound right for the other party to hear the conversation. I can't even hold the phone between my cheek and shoulder with out causing this issue.
[Verizon LG G3] stang2003:
After exhaustive testing I have reached the same conclusion. I'm wondering if the hole for the mic is just too small? If I don't sell this thing, which I am real close to doing, maybe after the warranty period is over I'll remove the bottom piece and drill the hole bigger. Chances are I won't last that long with the phone though because making phone calls is a big part of what I do with a smart phone. Maybe the Android L update will do something to increase the sensitivity of the mic?

Would a typical Android update do something like that or is it just operating system stuff and not firmware that does things like that?

Anyone know?
[Verizon LG G3] trent999:
Google Android L is almost certainly not going to improve the Mic sensitivity on the Verizon LG G3 by itself, but if LG can eventually persuade Verizon to release LG 's customized version of L, that might include a software fix if one is possible. One might not be possible, of course, since most G3 owners are not reporting this problem, and anyway it will probably still be 2015 before Verizon grudgingly allows any Lollipop on our G3's. It almost seems they want to punish anyone who actually has bought a Verizon-compatible device already, "No Update For YOU! Buy anew Droid Turbo if you want sometime newer, or a Nexus 6 !"

(Actually, in a recent conversation with a local area Verizon salesperson, I was told Verizon had not yet decided whether to allow non-Verizon-sold Nexus6 devices to run on their network or not, haha...)

Anyway, if you are brave and skillful enough to enlarge that hole, I bet it would help a LOT. Be sure to tell us about it, please ?
[Verizon LG G3] adverserath:
Somone test this

Ive been having this exact same problem using Vodafone in the UK. I noticed when on a call before that the G3 voice activation was running while I was on the call. Could the problem be that the phone is listening to the microphone and causing this issue? Unlock the phone and move away from that screen it seems to be fine.
[Verizon LG G3] sunNsnow:
You gave me an idea with your comment. I took the back cover off the phone and had a 12 minute conversation with someone, who had no problems hearing me.

Reasoning behind removing the back cover:

In the first week of ownership, I noticed the sound on the phone is better when the cover was off. The slit on the back cover for the speaker is MUCH smaller than the actual speaker.

If the back cover is blocking most of the speaker, then perhaps it may also be blocking the microphone somehow?

I ran the test conversation as follows:

Under Settings > Call > uncheck Voice Privacy.

Bluetooth is OFF.

I called and spoke to my friend for five minutes.

Turn on Bluetooth at this point, checking to see if he was having trouble hearing me. He said, "You sound crystal clear."

My friend repeated that I sounded crystal clear at the end of our conversation.

If anyone has any success with this, let me know. It's really stupid to think that the back cover is the problem, but it seemed to work this time.

I am rooted, running Beanstown's stock rooted deodex 11C ROM.
[Verizon LG G3] Flapjack:
If that is the problem, it would be ridiculous. If so, I wonder if it's compounded by those who have cases on their phones? I may have some time to try it out tomorrow night. If it works, I will let everyone know.
[Verizon LG G3] adverserath:
If the phone was blocking the microphone then this issues wouldnt be intermittant. I find that this issue isnt always occuring, but as I said Ive noticed the call quality being bad and the phone was listening for voice activation.

If your phone is locked and you answer a call, its going to the lockscreen and listening. If you unlock the phone and make a call its not listening and the call should be clear.

Ive disabled my voice activation completely to see if it makes a difference.
[Verizon LG G3] ajamer:
So no clear solution to call fade in/out issue yet? Hoping lollipop update will fix but highly doubt it.
[Verizon LG G3] stang2003:
My company made me an offer I couldn't refuse. A new iPhone 5S, all unlimited with Verizon and buy out my LG G3 contract and let me keep the phone. I never see a bill. I sold the Lg G3 on Swappa for 4x what I paid for it and am happy. The iPhone did take some time to get used to as I have always been a Droid fan but I can see why people like it. Super solid construction and everything just works as long as you don't mind abiding by the Apple ecosystem.

I haven't had anymore call fading and so forth.

I'm convinced the LG G3 at least on Verizon is a lemon and people are just assuming it's poor cell technology rather than the phone. I see enough complaints on the net to justify the bugs.

I will say that I will never buy another LG product again and when I do reach the point where I'm buying my own phone it will be direct through the carrier rather than adding the extra layer of Best Buy etc.

This was the first and last time I will make that mistake.

For me, it's a shame that such a fine phone can't manage to make decent sounding phone calls. I guess people don't talk much these days. The phone reviews usually limit call quality to one sentence so that says it all.
[Verizon LG G3] ohlin5:
Just for reference, I'm not sure what causes the call quality issues (I had them before on stock, so I know what you're talking about), but it's definitely not hardware. I'm running an AOSP based rom and the call quality is absolutely perfect....so it's definitely something stock in the official firmware and/or Verizon's version of it. Knowing VZW probably the latter lol. I'd definitely take your unlimited data, though! ;)
[Verizon LG G3] Flapjack:
Agree. The problem is definitely software-related. I don't have the problem on CM-based 5.0 ROMs.

I do, however have a problem with Bluetooth call quality. It simply does not work well enough for to be able to use my car's Bluetooth or LG HB700 anymore. Both worked great on the LG ROM.

I traded one problem for another.....

Wow. I just read what my phone actually typed. Autocorrect ftw.
[Verizon LG G3] sumomuscle:
Another mic/software issue with voice

Adding another one to the list of phones that have a mic or software issue (I'm leaning towards software) that results in no sound on callers side:

Details: LG G3, stock unrooted on Verizon with latest software and decent network signal. Muffled to no sound on callers side when talking.

Tried multiple tests including:

-Talking on handset (all different angles and holding methods to make sure I wasn't blocking antennae).

-Talking on speaker.

-Talking on Bluetooth headset.

-Used different phones on caller side including iphones on Verizon and at&t, and a land-line phone.

-Turned "Voice enhancement" on and off.

-Turned "Voice privacy" on and off.

-Turned mute on and off while on a call.

-Turned speaker phone and bluetooth on and off while on a call.

None of these tests or combination of tests resulted in sound on the receivers end. Sporadically, there would be a sound that would cut in and out, but that would also be muffled. I have not done a factory reset yet, but will as my next move although I don't think that should be necessary nor do I think it will it be permanent.

*Interesting Note:

Using hangouts dialer, phone consistently worked flawlessly on all methods: handset, speaker, and bluetooth. This is obviously VoIP so it's a major difference, but may indicate that it's not a hardware issue.

Questions:

-Does rooting the phone and using an AOSP rom solve the issue (assuming that's it's possible to root and flash a different rom)?

-Is there any other app that will perform voice calling over cellular as opposed to VoIP?
[Verizon LG G3] Flapjack:
Rooting and installing a CM-based ROM fixes the issue. I have not heard of one non-LG based phone doing this crap. I'm assuming it'll be fixed with the lollipop update.... assuming VZW ever gets off their ass.
[Verizon LG G3] hamillp:
Anyone come up with a fix for this yet? I have tried numerous things but none have worked. I have removed the auto detect on google search. I have downgraded the google search app. I have blown compressed air into the mic. I have done a factory reset. None of these have worked. Makes me think that it is a hardware issue. For me, the problem has occurred on bluetooth and the headset. The speakerphone appears to work.
[Verizon LG G3] Moondroid:
I'm also curious about the state of this issue. I've been advising a friend to replace her Galaxy Note II (because she wants BIG) with a G3. But last night I stumbled onto this thread.

I've always liked LG (but prefer HTC or Moto for myself), reviews on the LG have seemed really good (4.5+), but this type of potential problem on a $700 phone is disturbing, needless to say.

I do know that she almost never uses bluetooth (I give her a homescreen shortcuts for turning stuff on/off), nor speaker, nor hangouts, facebook, etc. She just likes a big phone, but hates the Samsung bloat (and I seriously hate trying to admin her Note II). Neither of us has seen anything else that would satisfy her.

But obviously the question is, should I try to steer her toward something else? Verizon customer, like me, and that seems to be part of the issue..... ?

Thanks muchos in advance.

Edit: I anticipate debloating/customizing whatever phone she gets. IOW, I could probably manage any possible fixes/helps/recommendations for this problem.
[Verizon LG G3] sumomuscle:
I solved this problem by rooting and replacing the stock rom with the latest 5.0 LG based rom (Bluetooth is not the cause of the issue it's software based) . Not the best option, but I need my phone to function properly. If she gets the phone, she likely won't have a problem immediately and luckily the update is pending which should fix the issue entirely. I can't wholeheartedly recommend this phone because of that big flaw, but I do like it otherwise and I've owned it since August.
[Verizon LG G3] jlseven:
Which rom are you using?
[Verizon LG G3] sumomuscle:
Jasmine rom v5.0
[Verizon LG G3] jlseven:
Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] Moondroid:
Thanks. I am hoping she'll get a rootable phone, but I'm still reading up on the G3.
[Verizon LG G3] AHpatriots37:
If you go to google card settings -> Voice -> "Ok Google" detection

Turn off "From Any Screen"

I was having an issue where on all phone calls, I could hear the person I was speaking too, but to them it sounded like I was VERY far away from the mic (even when yelling) and they could not hear me.

At first thought it was my car bluetooth or the phone mic. But I found it wasn't the car bluetooth by using my car voice commands which worked fine. Then I tested the phone mic through "Google" now commands and voice typing which all worked fine. I even made a phone call through Hangouts which worked fine.

I have Verizon LG G3 unrooted and had my phone swapped out from Verizon on Saturday 3/15 because of this issue. Got my new phone after it was mailed to me, bought a new glass screen protector for $50 set all my settings back up and then today it started again. I have been searching for HOURS online and found a reddit article suggesting this solution. Tried it, and like magic my phone was working fine again. It is entirely software related.

First thing I did was come to this forum to make sure it was recorded here for others suffering.
[Verizon LG G3] sumomuscle:
That's interesting because I did have it on when the call quality was terrible. I'm not able to test this now because the problem seems to go away with 5.0, but I will definitely try that if it happens again.
[Verizon LG G3] hamillp:
I have seen this solution posted several times but unfortunately, it does not work for me.

In addition, I have installed custom roms, Illusion and Paranoid Android, and I still have the problem.
[Verizon LG G3] sumomuscle:
Can you make VoIP calls using hangouts or any other app and is the quality just as bad?
[Verizon LG G3] hamillp:
No. Same problem. I can hear the other person but there is no sound that comes through from my end.
[Verizon LG G3] sumomuscle:
Hmm, that sounds more like a hardware issue than a software issue. I think what most people are experiencing is that people on the receiving end cannot hear you when speaking on the regular cellular network, but over voip it seems to work fine, which is why a modem update usually fixes the problem.

How old is the phone?
[Verizon LG G3] hamillp:
Well, but the phone picks up sound in video recordings. It seems strange if it were a hardware problem that it would just happen about a week ago.

I got the phone in September of last year off Swappa. Haven't had a single problem with it until now.
[Verizon LG G3] hamillp:
I gave up trying to find a solution. New phone coming through VZW. Just hope it doesn't have the same issue.
[Verizon LG G3] sumomuscle:
That's your best bet. I was about to call LG, but didn't want to be without a phone for a days.
[Verizon LG G3] hamillp:
Perhaps, but I don't hold out a lot of hope that the problem is not going to re-occur.
[Verizon LG G3] FPDafish:
had this problem for the past few days. found a fix by googling and found a forum somewhere, possibly even here on xda (not sure where) that said to go into google settings and turn off the feature that lets you say "ok google" from any screen. I applied this fix last night, and so far all day my phone is back to normal. I hope it continues to work for me, and that it helps everyone else.

BTW, I'm not rooted
[Verizon LG G3] jinx01:
Thanks for the tip, imma try it right now. Will post back in a few days with my results.
[Verizon LG G3] laythy:
this worked for me. i been going crazy trying to figure out whats causing it. i restored, formatted and reflashed fresh zip, did everything i could to put an end to this. been experiencing low volume through the ear speaker when on call and everytime i start fresh it works but by the time i install my apps and set up my phone the way i want it **** goes south again. i guess ok google was the issue all alone. i tried my phone before i disabled it and was still volume low. disabled it and like magic it went back to normal. i enabled google now again and its still good so im not sure if somthing thats messing things up after a while. for now i reenabled ok google and working fine. at least i have the issue narrowed down and have sent a diagnostic ticket to google to investigate further.

thank you FPDafish you have saved me another 5 hours of sleep because i was planning on spending the night trying to figure out whats the deal. now i can go sleep.
[Verizon LG G3] Moondroid:
My friend ended up going with the G3 (3 weeks ago) and she's complaining of the same problem. I advised her to turn off/disable everything google voice, tts, etc; and lastly . . . . .

This (or similar) was also suggested on the previous page. For her it didn't work either. She says it doesn't seem to be quite as bad, but the problem is definitely (and strongly) still there.

She's gonna try another one too. I even suggested asking if she could trade (without a restock fee, past the 14 days?) for a G4, since she so madly loves the G3 but who knows how many bad ones are still hiding in store stock. I would surely hope that by now LG has identified and fixed whatever this problem is, so it won't crop up anywhere in the G4 line. We'll see.
[Verizon LG G3] mehr39:
My Issue was the quality of microphone, others couldn't hear me well

After a lot of search I understood LG G3 has 2 microphone for noise cancellation

Just I put a tape or blocking hole of Top Microphone. Now voila, Microphone works perfect
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] overlode:
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