noisy GSM sound / interferences

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Hi!

I have a problem with my new Play. If i make phone-calls by GSM connection, there is a very noisy sound in the background.

Its like you put a phone next to a bad shielded loud-speaker.

Is this a general problem of the play, or could it be a technical failure of my phone?

Maybe some people can check this out for me by switching in the settings to GSM-Net only?


big thanks!

no one noted this problem?

WCDMA works fine for calls, but if the phone switches to GSM at worse WCDMA signal .. the problem occurs. I'm not shure .. is it normal, or a failure?

would be really nice if you can try this with your Plays .. tomorrow is the last day i can give it back to store for a new one.

How to switch to GSM only: settings -> network -> mobile network -> net-mode -> GSM only

I'm not shure about the accurate translation of the setting-names in english.

best regards

I have the same problem with my play. I haven't find one solution yet.

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I switched to gsm only yesterday because it gives me a better signal at work. My voice calls are crystal clear. No problem at all.

I also noticed this problem. A background buzzing noise. I've just followed your advice and tried setting the network mode to GSM only, no buzzing sound. Then I tried WCDMA only, and still no buzzing. Finally switched back to auto and the buzzing returned.

So thanks for making this thread as it's prompted me to change the settings and no more annoying buzzing. Finally I'm on Orange UK, which should be the preferred option (GSM or WCDMA) for me to use?

D.

hey guys!

some news!

i contacted SE support, and they told me, its definitely not normal!

So i went to a shop of my provider to get a new device .. and now? no more noisy sound at GSM! It was a failure of the device! Not shure if hardware or software bug.

Originally Posted by w4schakl

hey guys!

some news!

i contacted SE support, and they told me, its definitely not normal!

So i went to a shop of my provider to get a new device .. and now? no more noisy sound at GSM! It was a failure of the device! Not shure if hardware or software bug.

Really? I'm having the same problem too... noisy static noise during phonecall (not that loud, but noticeable - and it occurs only at my end)

I own several phones before and commonly place calls at my usual location (medium to strong reception) and never encountered any issues with my previous phones (motorola and htc).

The thing is.. I can send it back to check (and I have a 2 years warranty) - but maybe I'll check with one of my friend who own an xplay to compare if the static noise is there still...

Checking on Google I found several other Xperia model that also have similar issue (Xperia Mini with it's videocamera recording static noise) - and also in phone arena where they mention of the xplay static noise as well (http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/So..._id2838/page/3)

It's really frustrating...

Anyway thanks for the info.

Update
Ok I've tried using earphone and I made a call. Everything was crystal clear. On the same call I disconnected the earphones and checked the earpiece, static noise and crackling noise was there. It is highly a hardware issue. Tested both on GSM and Skype.

Update
Sent the phone back for warranty, and got it back within 3 days. Earpiece issue was fixed. Sony SC even upgraded my ROM to 2.3.4 (videocamera with autofocus now!) and threw me a nice 2012 Xperia calendar