[Q] Moto X Microphone(s) low (very)

[moto_flyer]

Had to get my screen replaced, it was cracked and went black, on my 1st generation Moto X.

Got it back, everything seems to be working except people can barely hear me when i try to call them. I tried leaving some test voicemails, on regular handset call, inaudible, on a speakerphone call, can barely hear the message, sounds very far away. Was something done wrong, did something break?? On a voice recording app, same effect.

I tried factory reset, a cache cleaning app, and tried looking at settings but dont see those mentioned as solutions (ie. voice privacy)

I came here, to the pros! please help

 

[Biom4st3r]

The little hole to the off centered left may have got some adhesive in it. Personally I would probably take a needle and try to scrape around the inside of the hole, making sure not to stab the mic.

 

[moto_flyer]

Is it advisable to try and correct this by taking the unit/ Microphone module apart? I am pretty confident with mechanical/electronic things.

The little hole to the off centered left may have got some adhesive in it. Personally I would probably take a needle and try to scrape around the inside of the hole, making sure not to stab the mic.

 

[Biom4st3r]

I mean if you can't get anything out with a needle or Sim tray remover you could take it apart, but remember that'll void the warranty. Also I am just guessing that there may be gunk over the mic and I could be totally wrong

 

[moto_flyer]

well the screen has just been replaced so I am guessing the warranty could be void already. I that a simple procedure ? to get to that area? I tried already with a pin.

I mean if you can't get anything out with a needle or Sim tray remover you could take it apart, but remember that'll void the warranty. Also I am just guessing that there may be gunk over the mic and I could be totally wrong

 

[vikramkhalsa]

my dad is having the same issue.. he can't use voice typing or voice search anymore but if you hit or blow on the mic it does show that its hearing something, but only if your lips are basically touching it. anything further and it doesn't pick it up. Any ideas?

 

[moto_flyer]

i noticed that On Smart Voice Recorder, if you go into settings and turn off auto gain control, you can recalibrate it, then it seems to notice your voice better(SVR does) and you can make a recording and can listen to it more clearly , although slightly grainy, but doesnt apply to the call app, so Im wondering if a global calibration can be done in settings or if another call app can be installed to allow for such settings.

my dad is having the same issue.. he can't use voice typing or voice search anymore but if you hit or blow on the mic it does show that its hearing something, but only if your lips are basically touching it. anything further and it doesn't pick it up. Any ideas?

 

[Biom4st3r]

well the screen has just been replaced so I am guessing the warranty could be void already. I that a simple procedure ? to get to that area? I tried already with a pin.

Yeah true that did void the warranty. If you feel ok with taking phones apart feel free to try that

 

[ekosten]

I have same issue. I bought used moto XT1060 2 month ago. I readed all existing forums, wrote to Motorola support, but did not found solution

Had to get my screen replaced, it was cracked and went black, on my 1st generation Moto X.

Got it back, everything seems to be working except people can barely hear me when i try to call them. I tried leaving some test voicemails, on regular handset call, inaudible, on a speakerphone call, can barely hear the message, sounds very far away. Was something done wrong, did something break?? On a voice recording app, same effect.

I tried factory reset, a cache cleaning app, and tried looking at settings but dont see those mentioned as solutions (ie. voice privacy)

I came here, to the pros! please help

 

[xal33x]

I have been having the same issue recently. I have owned the phone for about a year and it has been fine up until a few months ago. The hole looks clogged and I've tried cleaning it with something thin enough to fit but there hasn't been a huge improvement. The sound isn't VERY low but it is much lower than it should be.