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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] MartinMKR:
I had problem yesterday, i was talking in the car with headphones, when all the sounds stoped - no voice, no music, no youtube, no notifications... nothing. After 1 restart all was fine. I think its due nearby bluetooth devices that are on and sending signals, i guess the phone looks for them in background even with BT off. I have the phone for almost 3 weeks, it was the 1st time for this to happen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Jimmmycrackcorn:
a guy on the Samsung forums said he had Sammy look at his phone and they said it's a hardware issue....

I went through a BUNCH of troubleshooting attempts last night with a Samsung rep, and nothing worked...including wiping the ache partition and doing a factory reset.

Leaning towards replacing the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Ajirass:
Hi i'm facing to same problem but for me it's only when my phone is protected by a phone cases, after few hours all sounds from speaker doesn't works (youtube, notifications, call...). When i put off the phone cases my sound come back, it's really strange, i think it's an hardware issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] thegtfusion:
tipped PA off yesterday and they wrote an article about it. it's good that the public needs to know about this issue, maybe samsung will make a statement then! http://www.phonearena.com/news/Some...ignoring-audio-problems-on-the-phones_id93916
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Jimmmycrackcorn:
THIS IS AWESOME!!

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] corvette72778:
I don't have this problem. FYI, I blocked updates from the time I turned the phone on. Don't know if its related to an update.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] xlmohi:
I too have this issue, sound is completely going off during calls, restarting phone brings back sound, I first had this issue on S8 which was replaced by Samsung with S8+, and this is worst than before, every third or fourth call this is happening, done with S8 and S8+ I'm gonna return and get my money back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] naturecannon:
Looks like samsung is asking folks having problems to provide some info to them. https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...d-id/GeneralDiscussion/page/24/thread-id/2913
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Jimmmycrackcorn:
if you have the problem, please help with your info

I've been in contact with Samsung Support for days over Twitter direct messages so they have all my info.

In the meantime, the story made it's way to CNet... https://www.cnet.com/how-to/having-audio-problems-on-your-galaxy-s8-heres-the-fix/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Rceeeee:
Factory reset did nothing for me. I have an app called SoundAbout which solved the speaker issue but audio coming from the headphones sounds grainy.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] thegtfusion:
I had mine repaired 2 days ago. They replaced the speaker and everything works fine since i got it back. 48 hours now
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bluemax189:
having the same issues watching videos. Games and Pandora work fine as does Netflix. YouTube and fb videos seem to be the ones with issues. Hard reset last night and no change. Going to try some of these other methods and if its a no go going to exchange.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] browney:
Mines just started to do this
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] GOMiCHO:
I have this exact problem.

I love my new Galaxy S8, but it would randomly stop playing audio for Youtube, it can't locate my music, no game audio, etc.

What I found to work is either resetting it, clearing unused memory, or pressing firmly on the top and bottom of the phone.

I want to know if this is a software or hardware problem, if it's a hardware problem I might take it back for a new one.

I fear the new one would also be faulty, so hoping it's just a software issue :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nature.land:
Same problem from Spain

Hi, here other user of s8 + from Spain. I have the same problem, the audio fades for a few seconds and is totally silent, no video, no music, no sound from the device works, and suddenly the audio comes back only. This is the terminal information.

Model

SM-G955F

Baseband version

G955FXXU1AQDG
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Jimmmycrackcorn:
Sorry you all are having the same problem. It's incredibly annoying, and I'm also beyond frustrated.

I gave my info to a Samsung rep and was told I'd be getting a call to discuss the problem, but I have yet to get that call. If I'm brushed under the table about this, I will never buy another Samsung product again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Subiegsr:
My s8+ has been doing this too. I'm thinking it may be a software issue, because it will always start out playing the sound and cut off a few seconds after. If it was hardware I would believe it would cut out randomly not just after the beginning?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Hawke84:
Same issue here on Facebook
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] next2devil:
Same... it happens to my S8+ only when in Facebook.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] d33dvb:
happening here too, contacted samsung, would only offer repair and no phone for 13 days. Dont have an old beater anymore so that sucks.

sig needs updating, currently g-950u (verizon s8)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] unboxed:
I'm fairly convinced it's a software issue, still waiting to hear back from Samsung but it's driving me nuts because I'm always waiting for it to cut out. Facebook's been an issue for me too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nature.land:
YouTube video with the problem

My first s8+ have the same issue, Replace it and the second unit has the same problem, intermittent and random audio cuts, very angry and unhappy with Samsung. I have recorded and uploaded a video to YouTube with the problem, as well as compiled the threads where this problem is being treated.

As a new user I can not post external web links here. My video can be found on Youtube by searching for "Samsung s8 problem audio error".
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] d33dvb:
Tap hard on the back of the phone and audio returns, samsung has a bad situation brewing, its a hardware issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Subiegsr:
My speakers actually worked most of today with no problem. But tonight it went back to cutting out after 2 sec. Tapping my phone does nothing. But closing the video or stopping the audio and reopening it, it will be fine for 2 sec again.

Is there a way we can bring this to Samsung's attention? I mean how did the red tint issue get resolved so fast, in terms of update? How do we escalate this to Samsung?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DJs123:
***Shame On Samsung***

April 30th - Purchased s8 (First Mistake)

May 2nd - Noticed audio cuts off issue but again trusted Samsung and believed it may be a software issue

May7th - Issue was so annoying that it started appearing several times a day. Reported the same to Samsung via ''Samsung members application''. They replied with several steps including running the device in safe mode but nothing worked for me. Then they informed me to wait since they are checking into this. ''i am still waiting--loyal samsung customer..phheww

May8th - Took device to Samsung service centre and they refreshed my software and told device is working fine which is not since issue re-appeared on the same day evening even after a factory reset.

May10th - Took device to a different samsung service centre and was able to show the samsung technician exactly same issue as it was present that time. Then after checking my device for sometime he concluded that device is faulty and have some loose contact in assembly and written the same in job order. He wanted to leave the device for repair. Whaaaaat??? Samsung's flagship phone after ''explosions'' which we all believed to be a phone with super grade quality check has got a ''hardware issue''??

I demanded a replacement which was completely genuine but they want me to approach the dealer ''which was axiom here in Dubai''

May11th - Visited Axiom phone care and submitted the device and they escalated the case to Samsung management. On the same day samsung complaints department contacted me and asked to email them all the proof including the video showing the device faulty conditions. Emailed everything to them including the samsung technician report with this samsung forum link

May15th - Samsung rejected my replacement request saying i crossed the 7day limit and also the device is not faulty. I was surprised to hear this from a brand which i trusted for the past 6years. There is no choice for me i took the device back from Axiom which was working fine till 17th May.

May 17th - Issue re-appeared. Contacted Samsung again and they want me to send the video as proof. Emailed the same to them with the sreenshot of ''Samsung members app'' which clearly shows that i reported the case to samsung on May7th itself.

As of today got no reply from Samsung. This is completely not acceptable since they are not evening bothering the complaints from customers. Never ever ''Samsung''!!!!

Not only the s8 is muted the whole Samsung management is muted #mutedsamsung
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Brazzo97:
I'm absolutely sure it's a software issue at least in my s8 + while I'm listening to a spotify song and the bug still keeps hearing system sounds clearly, a possible cause of this might be the ability of samsung to separate audio for a Applying facts if this check is active and turned off the bug disappears from my phone for about 2-3 hours rebooting resetting etc will not fix this we just have to wait a fix from samsung or maybe a custom kernel that will fix that (ps make the bug happen then dial *#0*# click speaker and u will get all sound back )
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Kappade:
Same problem here since a week or so. The last update comes very close for a potential cause..

- problem can be reproduced every time in the same video; every time you skip to a certain part, the audio fades out after 1-2 seconds

- when having the problem, pressing vol +/- a couple of times gave the audio back

- phone rings and notifications are normaly i think so it's the media sound/channel?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nastypup:
I have audio problems with ringtones, message notifications and playing music. I reboot and the audio comes back until the next time it fails. I am also having a problem with dropped wifi. Many other people have repirted it to Samsung. The tech support on their Forums is pathetic. They beed to get devs involved. I'm getting frustrated and angry.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] lex.proprietario:
I have the same audio problems with all notifications and all multimedia content! I think it's a hardware fault but I read that Samsung claims it's a software issue..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bimmerboii:
I experienced the audio cut off problem for the first time yesterday while watching youtube. But for other apps sound and notification still work. Sound cuts off only on youtube.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jbpf77:
Same problem here too, started yesterday while playing a game. Notification sounds work but spotify and game audio fades out after a a few seconds. I noticed that if I started the audio then held the phone horizontally it would cut out every time, immediately.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jbpf77:
I've been in touch with Samsung UK, they said there's no fix at the moment and were ready to leave it at that, saying that as it only cut out during third party app use the phone must be fine. I pointed out that mine had started cutting out while the alarm was playing, and they agreed to swap for a new handset which will arrive tomorrow.

It definitely feels like a hardware issue, if the audio is playing and I gently shake the phone, it cuts out. The odd thing is that it only does it with certain apps. YouTube seems okay, videos in Facebook aren't.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] blindskater39:
I bought 6 S8's for friends and family. So far two have reported this issue. Happens rarely on mine but very often on the other device. At first I thought it was a software issue, but on the rare occasions I did encounter the issue I would apply pressure an inch above the speaker on both sides and the audio came back on. This worked for both devices not even 3 weeks old.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DEATHBYVEGEMITE:
If you pinch the phone (nice and hard) about an inch and a half above the speaker grill on the lower right of the phone, the audio comes back for everything. At least in my case, and my 2 mates who also have the issue. I'll be heading into ATT this weekend to swap out the phone, freaking annoying...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jbpf77:
Pinching worked on mine too, if I pinch it while audio is playing it stops and pinching again brings it back, sometimes temporarily for a few seconds, sometimes for longer (nb it's not just pinching that stops it working, it does it on its own as well). Shaking it does the same thing. I think it working randomly when using different apps is a red herring which makes it look like a software issue, stopping and starting the audio brings the sound back temporarily so switching apps probably has the same effect. Perhaps different sound frequencies vibrate the speaker in such a way that a loose connection disconnects or reconnects?

Anyway, I bought mine from the Samsung store and they have sent me a brand new phone as a warranty replacement, which doesn't have this issue (although I haven't tried shaking or squeezing it).
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] knurdle:
Adding to this. Also have the same issue.

I think it's software on mine.

Sound will play for about 2 seconds and then cut off. If I pause the video and restart, it'll start again for 2 seconds and then cut off.

I tried the pinching method and it did nothing for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] olegusm:
Possibly 2 different issues exist

Seems that it is hardware issue in some cases and software in others. I have Exynos S8 DUOS with Nougat 7.0. Mine is software. I fixed it for 99% of cases by toggling "Prevent USB Audio Routing" under developer options. YouTube, facebook and all others work fine EXCEPT Skype. Skype requires me to bring the volume down and up few times whenever I want to use loud speaker or earpiece (Bluetooth and headphones always work). Hopefully next update will fix it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Cleverfish:
hi guys,

i've been using the s8 almost 3 weeks and what can i say, it's the greatest "S" series so far. but every galaxy s series had this audio issues. from my testing, maybe it is from the software side, not hardware. because if the issue are from the hardware, the sound will not coming back after few times restarts, pinching the back cover, slapping the phone, etc... *most probably* the coding in kernel needs an update or a fix :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] wietter:
if you disable this apps (and restart phone)

com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub

com.sec.android.Kies

com.android.managedprovisioning

com.sec.app.TransmitPowerService

com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker

com.samsung.android.app.withtv

com.sec.android.app.wlantest

NOW SOUND IS OK DEFINITIVE !
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bargerm1:
Have a Magellan TRX7 GPS with a Dual Core Cortex-A9 processor, and 1G Mobile DDR2 memory, running on Android 4.2.2 and 16GB onboard memory. The Android OS does not have google play services so there is no way to download apps throught the Play Store. Question is can I add this functionality to the device? If so, which APK files do I need to add to KitKat.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Stellarend:
imgur screenshot: KB4810j.png

So I got lineageOs on my xiaomi redmi note 3 kenzo about 3 weeks ago and I've been having a few problems ever since such as the camera constantly crashing and not being able to focus when it does work and recently, the phone has only been able to charge after reboot but when it is plugged into my pc, it does not prompt for usb connection method and the pc does not recognize it but it does charge after reboot. I tried updating it through the phone but when I try, it says "could not verify or file may be corrupted". Any ideas on how i might be able to fix this?
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] erimen:
Try to reinstall it by wiping Dalvik cache / System / Data / Cache

Check the MD5 of your .zip files also
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicolehall1993:
Hey hi hello. Rather than screwing up my phone, I'd love some help from people who know more about this device than I do. I want my device to be rooted, all my phones I've owned have been rooted and it's not optional for me. :) I've been reading a lot of walkthroughs, but I seem to be getting mixed instructions. Can someone help clarify what I need to be doing?

My device is a Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, 6.0.1 software version 1282-2729_23.5.A.1.291. I unlocked the bootloader last night. I have ADB installed, Sony flashtool by Androxyde, finding the TWRP image file is easy since it's on every walkthrough, I have almost all the files needed, except the kernel, and that's what I'm needing help with. I'm following a walkthrough on droidviews (I can't post a link :rolleyes: ) and I'm lost on what I'm supposed to flash. What it says: "The process described here is valid for Xperia Z3 variants – D6603, D6653, D6633, D6646 and D6643.

In case you are running the latest Marshmallow firmware, that is the .291 firmware, you will need to flash the kernel from .575 kernel. Download the correct .575 kernel for your device." Obviously my device is the 291 version, so I'm supposed to flash the .575 version.......????? But later in the instructions, it says "This time flash the .291 kernel for your device also available for download above. Make sure you rename the .zip at the end to .ftf". I just really want to be certain I don't end up using a file not meant for my device. ---before anyone yells at me, I *have* been trying to look for the answers of this myself, but I would prefer to second-guess everything so I don't end up with a very expensive paperweight. :p

Edit- I've been seeing a looooot of people saying they get stuck in bootloop or soft brick after getting TWRP installed, are these just people who didn't follow instructions correctly or is this simply a very common issue to run into when dealing with this particular phone?
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adster013:
Hey guys, this may or may not help anyone or may or may not have been posted but saved my arse when I thought my phone was fubar

Basically the phone died on me when charging with 20% juice left. It just would not turn on or charge, tried multiple cables, seeing if recognised in Pc, trying to power on holding different button combinations etc etc and still nothing.

Anyway, next to the sim/sd card slot is a little yellow button. Stick a pen, screwdriver or whatever in there and hold down till it comes alive (took mine about 35 seconds). My phone turned on at 100% battery and all data settings etc as it was, so it looked like it was actually charging prior with no indication.

Hope this helps anyone and sorry if already posted.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sceryavuz:
[MENTION=1828012]Adster013[/MENTION]

I came to here to write same thing :) After washing my z5, i wait 4-5 hours to charge again. Tried to charge but no luck with travel charger or pc. I opened TWRP, wiped cache and dalvik.. Then i push the yellow button 10 seconds. Phone vibrates.. Then put into charger, it starts charging :/

IP65/68 means NOTHING!
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mysteoa:
I'm having probably the same problem, but no mater how long I hold the yellow button the phone doesn't show any indication of waking up. I'm wondering if it from the last update I receive last week. I have opened a thread about it here with full explanation https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/help/responece-idication-z5-black-screen-t3610295
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Psicovirus:
I have a Moto G3 stuck in bootloader and cannot access recovery. It looks like Im stuck in that situation until Motorola releases a newer corresponding stock firmware.

My quesion is: Is there a way of making a copy of the updated Firmware of a friend that have the exact same model as me and flash it via fastboot?

Thanks in advance.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
Assuming your friend is rooted and has the exact same hardware variant, the answer is complicated... We can access boot, system, and other basic partitions (data, caches, etc), but we cannot get the bootloader, recovery, radios (modem & fsg), or any other proprietary information (this device has about 25 partitions). You could theoretically back up and restore the accessible partitions via TWRP or other custom recovery.

All of this is worthless for fastboot though, you would need signed images from Motorola to flash that way.

So the answer to your question is a definitive no.
[General Questions and Answers] Suskamagar:
I failed to root my s7 edge smg935fd now my device wifi not turning on what should I do help me :(
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Flash stock firmware via Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] abdelha:
hey guys, i have a galaxy S6 for two years now, after a couple of months i noticed that the part of the aluminum which my hand touches when i am holing the phone turned black, i am almost sure it's because of the sweat, now i am planning to get the S8+, and i want the orchid gray color, but i am afraid to face the same problem, and the only solution is maybe to get the black one....what do you think?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] themasv:
Well maybe try using a clear case or bumper?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] badjoras:
I have had flagship Samsungs since the S1 (every years flagship and most times went from S to Note and then Note to S) and the only phone where i noticed any sort of silver shreading was exactly the Galaxy S1.

I guess you can get the black one, but you are the only person that I see having this problem.

You can always get a skin or a case.

I got the S8+ orchid gray and to me it was a no brainer between the 3 colors, the orchid looks Silver, gray and purple depending on the light reflecting on it (with some lights it looks like the coral blue color, even) - most people like the black better, but that is a fingerpront magnet, and the orchid gray barely leaves prints that you can see

One more comment, although you did not call for it, be careful coming from a S6 to a S8+, it is not a one handed phone whilst the regular S8 trully is and you still get the 5.8". I came from a S7 edge (before that a S6 edge+ and before that 3 different note models between the mix) and i can tell you that it is impossible to get a thumb to the notification tray (I swipe the finger print scanner and then pull it if i must 1 hand). Only reason why I got the plus was the battery that will actually last a whole day of abuse.

Have a good day ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xkwizt:
EDIT: KNOWN ISSUE https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/GS8QA/page/1/thread-id/299

Anyone else had any connectivity issues? 2013 Toyota 86 and i cant connect to the car stereo... may be time to get Android Auto, finally have a reason ;)

But, in the meantime, i would love to hear from you if you've managed to connect.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
2016 Ford Mustang GT with Sync 3. Android auto and bluetooth both work as expected with 0 issues (other than personally I think android auto blows monkey chunks.)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ggrant3876:
Have a 2015 Camry Hybrid and don't have an issue connecting to my Entune Audio system.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ProStreetCamaro:
14 Grand cherokee SRT with 8.4 Uconnect and no issues at all. My iphone 7 plus wont stream smoothly to my headunit (choppy audio) but the S8+ does.