[Q] BUzzzzzzzz - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Guys. I just got my z ultra within a months period and I've noticed say if you play a stock notification or even YouTube video. It plays the sound then buzzes for like 5 seconds after please test it out? If this happens to you. Put your ear right next to the speakers please help

asustf700t said:
Guys. I just got my z ultra within a months period and I've noticed say if you play a stock notification or even YouTube video. It plays the sound then buzzes for like 5 seconds after please test it out? If this happens to you. Put your ear right next to the speakers please help
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yep. that's right it does.
Software issue that may be resolved soon.
2.257 may already address this... Not sure as I haven't tested it

Haven't noticed it, but I'll check it out tomorrow. Time for some sleep.
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asustf700t said:
Guys. I just got my z ultra within a months period and I've noticed say if you play a stock notification or even YouTube video. It plays the sound then buzzes for like 5 seconds after please test it out? If this happens to you. Put your ear right next to the speakers please help
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Like here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520861 ?
Still waiting on my warranty job... I'll let you know how it turns out when I receive it... but hamdogg's reply makes me think I sent it off for nothing.

Kotomirage said:
Like here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520861 ?
Still waiting on my warranty job... I'll let you know how it turns out when I receive it... but hamdogg's reply makes me think I sent it off for nothing.
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if you sent it in for this buzzing then it will get sent back. Possibly a new device, but will still have the issue.
it happens when the speaker is producting static and no output. until the speaker turns off.

LordManhattan said:
Haven't noticed it, but I'll check it out tomorrow. Time for some sleep.
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Thank you. It's especially noticeable when you put on the sound clear audio + option, try it with like some built in ringtones or notifications. Also when I listen to some music with this enhancer it like crackles with the enhancer on...

Kotomirage said:
Like here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520861 ?
Still waiting on my warranty job... I'll let you know how it turns out when I receive it... but hamdogg's reply makes me think I sent it off for nothing.
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Thank you

hamdogg said:
if you sent it in for this buzzing then it will get sent back. Possibly a new device, but will still have the issue.
it happens when the speaker is producting static and no output. until the speaker turns off.
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Thank you. It's especially noticeable when you put on the sound clear audio + options. Also when I listen to some music with this enhancer it like crackles with the enhancer on...like.streaming tv it just sounds strange. Guess it's similar to the image/video enhancer which makes some stuff unbearably grainy

I do hear some buzzing if I play a song and there are some quiet parts in the song, but it doesn't buzz after the song is finished. Same with YouTube. I can only hear it if I hold the speaker up to my ear, and since I just noticed it now and I had to "look" for it, it doesn't bother me since it's not noticeable under normal usage.
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Same here, i only hear it when it's ultra quiet in the room. Not annoying to me, gives me an analog feeling

asustf700t said:
Thank you
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I have received a new phone from warranty and it does not have the buzzing that I was experiencing with the previous phone.
I'd link an audio sample to my issue, however xda won't let me.

Kotomirage said:
I have received a new phone from warranty and it does not have the buzzing that I was experiencing with the previous phone.
I'd link an audio sample to my issue, however xda won't let me.
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Oh dear? Really? Wow... Then I will consider returning it...

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[HELP] Weird buzzing sound from speakers

I keep getting awierd sound from speakers after the device has been asleep..sort of like a buzz sound..can't really explain it..but it happens when the device first makes a sound after its been sleeping..anyone know what this could be? Kernel maybe?
exxpired said:
I keep getting awierd sound from speakers after the device has been asleep..sort of like a buzz sound..can't really explain it..but it happens when the device first makes a sound after its been sleeping..anyone know what this could be? Kernel maybe?
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Maybe electrical interference?
Move the tablet away from any other electronic devices (especially mobile phones) and see if it persists.
It hasnt really been near any phones..my phone is about 1 foot away from the touchpad..I have had it closer before and it hasn't made a noise..
I think I know what you mean, the sound is like a short buzz or "Donk" sound. I sometimes get it when I first click on the pad or when I swipe up to close an app.
The only thing I can think of that I did was installing the increase sound patch and later removed the patch. It started after that.
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I think I know what you mean, the sound is like a short buzz or "Donk" sound. I sometimes get it when I first click on the pad or when I swipe up to close an app.
The only thing I can think of that I did was installing the increase sound patch and later removed the patch. It started after that.
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I got this after going through various patches, although I didn't install the sound patch. It went away for me after a few reboots.
To the OP, you may have abnormally good hearing and can hear the white noise speakers make when they're activated, try it with some other devices, see if you hear the same buzz, if not, call HP and get a replacement.
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Touchpad weird sound
Ok so i just got my Touchpad 16GB yesterday and while i was playing around with it, i noticed it doing a weird sound like when those old speakers where powered on. I updated to 3.0.2 and it still does it.
Ps: Its not the WEE easteregg sound
Not sure what sound you mean but it shouldn't be making any noises you don't want it to. Get in touch with HP to see if they can fix it for you.
Troute said:
Not sure what sound you mean but it shouldn't be making any noises you don't want it to. Get in touch with HP to see if they can fix it for you.
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Well, i bought it from ebay (from canada) so im not sure if they will even think about checking it.
It makes that sound only when its not in 'mute' and when im using it. When the screen is locked, nothing happens. It sounds like a little shutter noise of half a second length.

[Q] How to fix the speaker volume?

Hey guys,
I've been having an issue with the volume on my phone. There is very little sound coming out through the speaker on the back. To be able to hear anything at all, I have to stick the speaker right up to my hear and even then you can barely hear any sound even though I've put the volume on max. When I plug headphones in, the sound is fine. Only when I'm trying to listen to music without earphones or trying to hear my notifications and ringtone when someone calls me, it gets very little sound. I'm using AOKP Jelly Bean 4.1.2 if that helps. This starting happening when I was using my Nike+ Running app. Music was playing while I was running and then all of a sudden the music stops. I found out that it didn't stop because my music was still going when I plugged in headphones and the sound was still coming out of the speaker but very low that you could not hear it. If you guys have a solution, please help me out. Thanks.
I did have something familiar and was the headphones cable not properly connected...
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RatusNatus said:
I did have something familiar and was the headphones cable not properly connected...
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The problem is the speakers not my headphones. Headphones i get sound perfectly fine but when I'm using my phone without the headphones I get very little sound.
ricepickerrr said:
The problem is the speakers not my headphones. Headphones i get sound perfectly fine but when I'm using my phone without the headphones I get very little sound.
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I'm assuming you've tried doing a full wipe before posting this question, as if that fixed there would be no reason to post this question? If not, do that. That's always a trouble shooting step that should be done before posting. If it doesn't fix it, it could be a hardware issue.
tabnetwo
Phalanx7621 said:
I'm assuming you've tried doing a full wipe before posting this question, as if that fixed there would be no reason to post this question? If not, do that. That's always a trouble shooting step that should be done before posting. If it doesn't fix it, it could be a hardware issue.
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That was my last resort because I dont want to go through a full wipe but I'll try it.
Edit: Did a full wipe as well as unroot. Still doesnt work so I assume it is a hardware issue. Thanks for the help guys.
ricepickerrr said:
That was my last resort because I dont want to go through a full wipe but I'll try it.
Edit: Did a full wipe as well as unroot. Still doesnt work so I assume it is a hardware issue. Thanks for the help guys.
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Well that sucks man. Hope you can get it fixed. Apparently mobiletechvideos fixes phones for relatively cheap, could try them.
ricepickerrr said:
Hey guys,
I've been having an issue with the volume on my phone. There is very little sound coming out through the speaker on the back. To be able to hear anything at all, I have to stick the speaker right up to my hear and even then you can barely hear any sound even though I've put the volume on max. When I plug headphones in, the sound is fine. Only when I'm trying to listen to music without earphones or trying to hear my notifications and ringtone when someone calls me, it gets very little sound. I'm using AOKP Jelly Bean 4.1.2 if that helps. This starting happening when I was using my Nike+ Running app. Music was playing while I was running and then all of a sudden the music stops. I found out that it didn't stop because my music was still going when I plugged in headphones and the sound was still coming out of the speaker but very low that you could not hear it. If you guys have a solution, please help me out. Thanks.
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Had the same problem on a captivate one time. There was lint in the port for the headphones. Cleaned it out and speaker started working again.
Phalanx7621 said:
Well that sucks man. Hope you can get it fixed. Apparently mobiletechvideos fixes phones for relatively cheap, could try them.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check them out.

Faint popping sound

Anyone else hear a faint popping sound after 2 seconds of any sound being played ? It sounds like the sound is from the speakers turning off.
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My HTC One does this as well (started a thread about it just recently), and it was the first thing I noticed on the phone when using sound on the keyboard. Extremely annoying and seems to be a wide spread issue.
wide spread? where else have you heard of this problem? does it happen on the international version as well?
Wondering if i should return mine and get another.
Other users have been reporting the issue as well. I'm located in Canada, and members from the US have said their phones have the same problem.
Yea just read your post on the international forum, seem like a widespread issue. Well I hope its just software
Dreadsteel said:
Yea just read your post on the international forum, seem like a widespread issue. Well I hope its just software
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I read that as well, I also read that it is firmware related
Dreadsteel said:
Anyone else hear a faint popping sound after 2 seconds of any sound being played ? It sounds like the sound is from the speakers turning off.
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I was just coming here to post a thread about this. I notice it when playing music too (Pandora and DI.FM) it pops/static every second or so.
Dreadsteel said:
Anyone else hear a faint popping sound after 2 seconds of any sound being played ? It sounds like the sound is from the speakers turning off.
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I hear a little tiny sound that plays immediately after sound stopping, but it's certainly not 2 seconds, that sounds like a problem
ATT HTC one that I just bought.
software version 1.26.502.10
youwonder said:
I hear a little tiny sound that plays immediately after sound stopping, but it's certainly not 2 seconds, that sounds like a problem
ATT HTC one that I just bought.
software version 1.26.502.10
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its not exactly 2 seconds but you can hear the popping sound after any type of sound is played.
Dreadsteel said:
its not exactly 2 seconds but you can hear the popping sound after any type of sound is played.
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Not sure, if I do have it I don't seem to be able to notice it. Where is it most prominent, I tested by starting and stopping Pandora repeatedly.
I believe it is the software keeping the amp on for a bit too long. I would assume this will be fixed with a software update
youwonder said:
I hear a little tiny sound that plays immediately after sound stopping, but it's certainly not 2 seconds, that sounds like a problem
ATT HTC one that I just bought.
software version 1.26.502.10
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youwonder said:
Not sure, if I do have it I don't seem to be able to notice it. Where is it most prominent, I tested by starting and stopping Pandora repeatedly.
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Make sure you are in a very quiet room, then play something on youtube, then hit pause, and listen very carefully. you should hear a faint popping sound as the speakers turn off after you pause the video.
let me know !
thanks
Dreadsteel said:
Make sure you are in a very quiet room, then play something on youtube, then hit pause, and listen very carefully. you should hear a faint popping sound as the speakers turn off after you pause the video.
let me know !
thanks
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Ah, I can hear it now. In Pandora as well. Personally it's of a low enough volume level on my device where I don't think I'll find it annoying, but I still hope it's software related. Also seems to not be effected by the volume level or beats being on.
My speakers crackle and pop when I watch a music type video on YouTube...I havent been able to replicate it on Netflix,hbogo or regular music app...just on YouTube....of course since I unlocked I can't return for replacement
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lunercrab said:
My speakers crackle and pop when I watch a music type video on YouTube...I havent been able to replicate it on Netflix,hbogo or regular music app...just on YouTube....of course since I unlocked I can't return for replacement
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I have not encountered this issue.
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I dont own a htc but my g-nex does this too. Maybe a android issue...
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malibu_23 said:
I dont own a htc but my g-nex does this too. Maybe a android issue...
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I was using an HTC one X before using this phone and I did not have this problem at all
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yes i also have this problem. unlock the phone and put ur ear upto the speaker. you will hear static and after a second or 2, a pop. almost like speakers are left on longer than requred...weird.
I could verify, I too was getting that popping sound. It's one of the first things I've noticed as soon as I got the phone home. I'm not trying to be overly OCD cause overall I think this phone is perfect and has none of the other flaws and defect mention on this site.
But I thought I should mention I haven't been able to replicate the popping sound.
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Popping sound is gone now. I haven't changed anything but it seems to be gone for now. Maybe it needed a reboot or something? Or maybe because my battery is almost dead...
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Loud Background Hiss on One's Speakers

Just got the One and I took a few videos this morning. I noticed when I take a video with the One there is a loud hiss in the background. In fact I took a video without any sound and you can hear the hiss.
Anyone else?
bothfly said:
Just got the One and I took a few videos this morning. I noticed when I take a video with the One there is a loud hiss in the background. In fact I took a video without any sound and you can hear the hiss.
Anyone else?
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Try turning off NFC
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I turned off beats and mine stopped I think it might be software related.
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No that didn't help.
If I make a vid with no sound you can hear the hiss.
Going to swap it out tomorrow.
restore to stock rom. and try this again. if noise still exist. i think it's hardware issues, you d' better return it to exchange a new one

Gaps and pops in notification sounds

this is how my xperia z ultra (C6833, 4.4.2, 14.3.a.0.757) plays notifications
http://i.imgur.com/iD4VkhE.png
this is supposed to be a 2 second long 1KHz tone at -3 dB, almost maximum volume. A simple signal so one can see it clearly.
there is a gap near the start and a very very loud pop before it starts. The pop is off the scale, much louder than what the device supposedly allows any sound to be.
any ideas?
Does this happen with all the notification sounds? If so, it's a really weird issue.
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all i have tried so far exhibit this behaviour.
going into diagnostics and doing the earphone and speakerphone test in succession stops the problem
but after half a minute it starts doing it again.
i do not have time to go to a sony center these days, but after next week i will
I've had the same thing on some stock ROMs (I don't recall which). There's no such issue on Paranoid Android.
Triflot said:
[...]There's no such issue on Paranoid Android.
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there is no such issue in the other android phones i had, either
This happens to me too. ...very annoying.
Don't really know what to do about that.
Perhaps someone could write a script that whenever media server starts like with notification or ringtone, it starts in low volume and max out very quickly or to the volume level that the user has set so that it doesn't become that "ascending ringtone" function.
And if media server is already active. Like if you are playing a game or music there would be some environment function that the script does not trigger it self because when media is played and a notification comes on it only lower the volume of that stream so the problem does not involve these scenarios. And when the notification ends the volume of the music is reset to its original volume.
So the problem from what I have experienced is that the cracking sound comes only when media server is inactive and starts up.
This idea would work similar to the "ascending ringtone"function. But this applies to all notification streams and not only ringtones.
This is one solution I can come up with. But I don't know how to implement this in a rom.
This might eliminate this pop-cracking sound right before the sound of an notification or ringtone plays
One suggestion is perhaps to make this to a module that installs and activates with Xposed framework?
edit: Oh forgot to mention. Im on slimkat rom with pimped kernel. But it does the same with any other kernel or rom
don't want to ruin it for you but the pop *will* happen, no matter if the volume starts low or high.
i measured it with the volume at the minimum (but not zero) volume. the pop is still there, still louderthan the max volume.
i wonder if we can bring charges against sony for this. we've set the volume to a certain level and the phone not only ignores it but it also produces a sound louder than what is normally possible on the device. *much* louder, not just "quite louder". we're talking four times louder.
Bring charges...
God I hate that sort of attitude. If you have a defective device send it in for repair.
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blueether said:
Bring charges...
God I hate that sort of attitude. If you have a defective device send it in for repair.
Sent from CarbonROM on my Z-Ultra
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it is a design flaw, not a malfunctioning unit.
i'd rather not damage my ears because sony can't design a safe device.
tsiros said:
it is a design flaw, not a malfunctioning unit.
i'd rather not damage my ears because sony can't design a safe device.
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It's not a design flaw, because you're one of few people that have this problem, making it not the norm, but a defect. Stop whining and use your warranty.
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LordManhattan said:
It's not a design flaw, because you're one of few people that have this problem, making it not the norm, but a defect. Stop whining and use your warranty.
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few people report this issue, mostly because they do not understand the gravity of it. I'd wager most peoples' xzu do have this issue.
and i bet that sony will not even admit to it being a defect... come friday i will have an answer from them... i bet five bucks to you they will not even consider it to be a problem. Yes, five US dollars, i will paypal them to you if sony does NOT admit that gaps and pops are a defect.
tsiros said:
few people report this issue, mostly because they do not understand the gravity of it. I'd wager most peoples' xzu do have this issue.
and i bet that sony will not even admit to it being a defect... come friday i will have an answer from them... i bet five bucks to you they will not even consider it to be a problem. Yes, five US dollars, i will paypal them to you if sony does NOT admit that gaps and pops are a defect.
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I have 2 units here. one from Hong Kong the other from Singapore, neither unit pops at the start of a notification sound
tsiros said:
few people report this issue, mostly because they do not understand the gravity of it. I'd wager most peoples' xzu do have this issue.
and i bet that sony will not even admit to it being a defect... come friday i will have an answer from them... i bet five bucks to you they will not even consider it to be a problem. Yes, five US dollars, i will paypal them to you if sony does NOT admit that gaps and pops are a defect.
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Mine doesn't have this issue, so it's not normal. If ROM flashing doesn't solve it, it's not a software issue - but hardware, SO AGAIN; use your warranty. I'm not seeing the problem here.
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wait, the bet should be that i send you 5 bucks if they DO admit it is a defect worthy of replace/repair. i messed it up.
https://soundcloud.com/tsiros-1/tonetest
this is how the ringtone sounds from the headphones.
could you hook up your z ultra to the line in of your computer, set the default ringtone to this https://soundcloud.com/tsiros-1/tone , have music playing on the z ultra, record it on the pc and then call your phone? i want to see the behaviour of your phone
tsiros said:
https://soundcloud.com/tsiros-1/tonetest
this is how the ringtone sounds from the headphones.
could you hook up your z ultra to the line in of your computer, set the default ringtone to this https://soundcloud.com/tsiros-1/tone , have music playing on the z ultra, record it on the pc and then call your phone? i want to see the behaviour of your phone
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I'm not going to bother doing that, but I can tell you right now, like I've already said several times, that I do definitely NOT have this issue. That my friend is not normal.
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yes you do, you just don't notice it.
when 4.4.4 rolls out, you will see in the changelog that they fixed an issue with gaps and pops at the start of notification sounds.
LordManhattan said:
I'm not going to bother doing that, but I can tell you right now, like I've already said several times, that I do definitely NOT have this issue. That my friend is not normal.
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here you go. same issue on the z1 compact
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...ication-Sounds-and-Ringtones/m-p/741889#M6717
you most certainly have this issue, you just not notice it.

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