Hi,
has anyone found a fix or an app or something to the low voice level issue during phone calls? we already know that a BT headset is a "workaround" but i was really hoping for a solution for the devide itself...
thanks in advance.
Press and hold the answer call button to enable the speakerphone. Should get your volume up to more than you need.
I hear ya about the voice problem. TERRIBLE.. Read my latest thread about the so many faults I found on the PDA2K..
'Blue Angel'.. LOL... I Would call it Dark Angel.
Try to replace the device
You should try to replace (change) the MDA III. Newer models does'nt have this issue. After 7 weeks of trying (...and crying), i've decided to bring the MDA III back to the T-Mobile Shop and asked for a replacement. 2 days later, i've got a new MDA III, now without any issues.
No Solution???
Thanks for your replies so far.
What i can´t understand is, why can´t we do something about it, a fix or a setting or an app... since it´s not an hardware problem ( the voice level when recording a video for instance is quite acceptable ((...well AVI not MP4...). After all, this is a developers forum! is it impossible to fix that issue?
I Think this is a very important feature for the Phone usability of the blue angel! must the 1000´s of units already sold be returned and exchanged?
ps - thanks 1234 but the voice level i´m talking about is from my own voice (the mic) and not the loudspeaker! other people when i´m in a phone conversation always say that i seem to be very far away and they hear me very low...!
This problem seems to be caused by the placement of the mic in a tiny hole next to the reset hole. Everyone complains that you sound faint when you're talking. If you try talking 'directly' into the hole or even hold the phone in your left hand things seem to improve ( closer to your voice-box? ) . You can also see this problem when making a movie with the phone. It sounds very quiet when compared to the same test with an XDA II. The XDA II had a mic in a much better position, next to the direction pad.
I think, it's a hardware issue
As i know, it's a hardware issue with the mic.
The position of the mic is bad, that's true, but some Shops will replace the MDA III against never models with some changes.
A Sales rep in a T-Mobile Shop told me, that devices with the voice issue WILL BE REPAIRED (mic change or something like this).
So, it may be a good idea to replace the device against a never model.
It's strange,
for me there are problems with cable headset.
If it's a problem with the phone mic, why I had the same problem, but only sometimes, with the headset ?
I will try also another headset.
bye
Manuel
Audio level - intolerable
Hello All,
I'm new to this forum but am a very frustrated PDA2K owner.
I cannot tolerate the issue of people complaining that my voice is too low during phone calls. The device has cost me an arm and a leg.
I bought it thinking it was the best PDA/Phone on the planet. The issue is there is no IMate service center in Egypt. I had it sent to me from Dubai...
If a software solution exists, then I would be very greatful for it.
PS. koponet says that he/she replaced their device. Has the microphone location been changed? Or is it still in the same spot?
Position is still the same
The mic position is still the same after the replacement , but the voice level is much better.
Before the replacement, the voice level was bad using the MDA III WITH or WITHOUT the cable headset (thats included).
After the replacement, the voice level is still bad using the MDA III WITH the cable headset (thats included), but much better WITHOUT this headset.
CALLING all Developers
I Think this is beacoming THE brain test for all the developer community out there...
If someone could come up with a software solution for this issue i´ll bet there would be several 1000´s of users ( all of QTEK, XDA, I-mate owners worldwide) thanking and respecting the "ONE"...
thanks,
Vega.
I would be happy if somebody could for sure tell whether this is a hardware issue or not.
For me, it can't be a hardware issue. Recording with the same mic and phone calls with Skype work well. Why should the same mic not work for GSM voice ???
A
I've contacted the italian distributor of Qtek 9090 about this issue.
They told me that they will release a patch in the next few days !!!
However, IMHO, it's a software issue, not hardware one because:
- the same mic with non-GSM apps works well
- With the mic in the cable headset you will experience the same problem.
bye
Manuel
fixed with new ROM
I've installed the new ROM with radio version 1.06.02
I've made a few calls and the mic problem seems over!!!!
However I'll made some other calls to see if it's really solved.
bye
Manuel
Manuel, can you send me the upgrade for radio?
thanks
[email protected]
You could always take the pointed end from a sharp x-acto knife and cafefully 'drill' out the mic hole making it bigger. Drastic? Yes. Does it help? Yup.
Please post the Radio ROM which fixes this issue!
Rom update from qtek seems to fix it
The rom update from this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=14362
seemed to fix my mic level issues. It came with the 1.06 radio version.
Thanks...hope it helps you
sound issue - quiet microphone
I still have this issue, even after upgrading to the latest ROM version (iMate 1.40.176)
Everyone I speak to says I sound distant or quiet, and plugging the standard wired handsfree doesnt seem to help at all. I spend all my time shouting into the phone to be heard!
Has anyone found a solution? should I upgrade the Radio ROM as well?
I have an XDAiis.
If you're using imate 1.40.176, then you should have radio 1.12 which is only one release back from the latest, so upgrading radio to 1.13 won't make a difference. I have an O2 XDA2s with radio 1.13 & sound level is fine, but it was also fine when using radio 1.06 (as shipped with phone)
Sounds like you have a hardware problem
Hi all,
Ok, ive had this XDA2s for a while now and think its about time I put the thing to some use!
I spend a lot of time driving and gave up using a bluetooth headset some time ago because of the sheer bloody uselessness of the thing
So... while I have been driving, I have been using a Garmin Navtalk (a mobile phone with built in satnav). This has been fine, except for the constant uploading of maps and switching of the sim card.
Im sure that some of you have successfully got this thing working in a car with hands free operation and utilising GPS.
Can anyone suggest what widgets (including some sort of mount) I should buy to achieve hands free and GPS nirvana?
I dont care if its bluetooth,wired,subspace or telepathic ANYTHING!! :lol:
I would really appreciate any advice.
Cheers
J
Parrot do one that might fit the bill
http://www.driveblue.com/(v35hykes11duiz3sb0stsq55)/Default.aspx?root=ck3300
I have a Parrot Bluetooth CK3000, and have had no problems. You can even update the firmware easily enough via a laptop.
Hi people, before I had 2020 and used it with the Samsung BT headphone...
BT signal was not particulary strong but it was strong enough to provide possibility of using the BT headset when the 2020 is in the pocket of the jacket.
Now I have 9090 and the same headphone and BT is much weaker, when the 9090 is in the upper pocket of the jacket on the opposite side than the headset, headset losing the connection...
Theres no way to keep the phone in the backpack of my bicycle and talk, theres less than a meter of distance...
Cant use it from the belt holder...
If I want to talk while driving a car I have to put 9090 on the co drivers seat.
I guess that that is hardware problem but will the upgrade to wm5 (its 2003 now) eventually do anything better ?
Beside that question - can I backup my 2003 ROM (and radio stack) in the phone somehow coz I indent to upgrade to WM5 or WM6 and would like to have backup so I can put previous version back (coz this version work very nice) if I expirience problems with newer OS.
Thank you guys (and girls if any) !
1. BA is known to have very weak BT (and WiFi is not the best neither). You have to live woth this. Some people reported that changing rom (or BT stack in case of ppc2003 and WM5 Helmi 1.3.2) helps a bit, but I haven't noticed.
2. Check on the list of availbale shipped ROMs on Wiki - there should be your ROM there. If you find one, request it, I have backup of whole XDA FTP with those ROMs. If not - there was a procedure of dumping the ROM, but I'm not sure you can use it directly, or you have to do some work on this. You cannot dump RadioROM.
Thank you Jakub, shame for weak BT, why did they make it if you cant use it if the hand is between the BA and headset...
Luckily I still have my classic headset, cables here I come :S
I also made the backup of whole XDA FTP roms when I had 1010 and flashed it occasionally but I tought that there are difference between the roms for my previous 1010 and 9090 for eg.... Am I wrong ? Is the 2003 = 2003 always no matter of the pocketpc model ? I know that that is a an most stupid question on the world but Im just worried about burning down the pocket pc with some (eventually) inadequate version. For eg. when Helmi make WM5 and we use it on 9090 can we install the same version on 2020 too ? Perhaps Im worry too much about that, probably windows is always windows and maybe radiostacks are different for different models, maybe they are same too.... Just dont want to risk...
Best regards and thank you !
1. If you use ROM that is designed to for specific device, there is very low risk of any failure, if you follow the procedure and flashing won't be stopped by some external problem (hanging computer, power loss, disconnections etc.)
2. ROMs are not interchangable between different devices - if you try to flash BA with (for example) Hermes ROM, you will risk bricking your device. Rom you are going to flash MUST BE FOR BLUEANGEL, and not for any other device. this is not installing software like on a computer, but more likely like exchanging firmware in a cell phone or BIOS on motherboard. One false move and you can convert the device into paper holder
3. Before doing anything try to understand what are you doing and what is this for (the best idea is to read Wiki once, if not clear - multiple times, if you still miss some information, use search on forum, you will find all the information you need). It is very unlikely, that you have a question nobody ever asked (especially in case od such old device as BlueAngel).
Good luck!
You definitely bring some light into my understanding of the PPC world, thank you for your time and advices
Best regards !
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?p=10123372
I'm having some serious problems using my Jabra JX10 Headset and Tmo Dash (WM6 Rogers ROM).
Basically I consistently get insane amounts of static interference whenever I am using the headset on a call which pretty much makes the headset unusable. The only way to mitigate the static is to place the phone on the same side of my body as the headset (which is totally ridiculous), and often I usually end up holding the phone in my hand which totally negates the benefits of a wireless hands-free.
Any thoughts? I've had the same problem with my iPaq 6315 and the JX10, but with my RAZR v3 and JX10 I've never had any problems at all!
Theo
ijustwannadl said:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?p=10123372
I'm having some serious problems using my Jabra JX10 Headset and Tmo Dash (WM6 Rogers ROM).
Basically I consistently get insane amounts of static interference whenever I am using the headset on a call which pretty much makes the headset unusable. The only way to mitigate the static is to place the phone on the same side of my body as the headset (which is totally ridiculous), and often I usually end up holding the phone in my hand which totally negates the benefits of a wireless hands-free.
Any thoughts? I've had the same problem with my iPaq 6315 and the JX10, but with my RAZR v3 and JX10 I've never had any problems at all!
Theo
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ijustwannadl, you said your having problem with the JX-10, the Dash and WM6? Let me ask you this, I've got the same headset and the same blue tooth earpiece. Right now I'm using WM5 but with the Updated Rogers WM6 Radio and I'm not having any issues....
Did you u have WM5 before or did you buy the Dash with WM6 on it? Second, if you upgraded, which version of WM6 are you running? (Rogers/T Mobile's/HTC/Cooked) Please specify so we can see how to better help you
Rom Versions
I have been having the problems on my WM6 Dash, which was shipped to my from Tmobile with the
TMO WM6 1.22.531.6 ROM - I had the BT problems then along with a major memory leak so I downgraded to
TMO WM6 1.22.531.4 ROM - WM6 was still quite slow and the BT problem was still there so I just flashed to the
Rogers WM6 ROM - 1.30.631.2 - This is much faster and more stable than the Tmo ROM, but I'm still getting the static when on a bluetooth headset. This occurs whether or not the Wifi is activated on the phone.
My radio version is 4.1.13.47_02.98.90
So in short, I have always been using WM6 and always been having reception problems on the earpiece, although I did go through three different ROMs.
Is your phone or earpiece still new and under warranty? If so I'd have one or both of those swapped out bc the Dash and JX-10 work really well together under normal circumstances.
I haven't had any trouble with my units considering I'm still running WM5 plus the Rogers ROM which didn't mess up my bluetooth connection quality if I may add that
I had a JX-10 for a week and found it to be ridiculously quiet when I was in a semi-noisy area. I couldn't hear anything. I switched it for a Plantronics Discovery 665 and now I can't get my phone to ring normally when it's connected.
I blame the phone. And the loosely defined bluetooth standard. "Who designed this crap?"
lubs said:
I had a JX-10 for a week and found it to be ridiculously quiet when I was in a semi-noisy area. I couldn't hear anything. I switched it for a Plantronics Discovery 665 and now I can't get my phone to ring normally when it's connected.
I blame the phone. And the loosely defined bluetooth standard. "Who designed this crap?"
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I think the phone's supposed to be Bluetooth 2.0 Compliant. Whats the bluetooth version on that earpiece?
Hi folks
A while back I upgraded from the Orange SPV M600 to the TyTNII at which point my handsfree connection to my car audio system failed to work. I contacted HTC who couldn't tell me what the problem was (!), and then I called the in-car system manufacturer (Panasonic) who couldn't help but merely referred me to the list of compatible handsets of which the TyTNII was not one.
It was only then that I found out that Bluetooth had versions! I got a negative answer when I asked Panasonic if they could upgrade their firmware.
Considering the audio system cost me £200 I don't want to change it, especially if I then change my phone at some point and have the same issue again. So - is there a way to downgrade the version of Bluetooth on my TyTNII so that pairing is once again a possibility?
I'd rather not downgrade from WM6 pro if I can help it.
Thanks.