This is the reason they limit supply at launch, so the most loyal Apple users can find all the faults.
Ha ha ha , the problem is many refuse to acknowledge faults.... I think they depend on the picky loyal users who "demand" the perfect device .
This is the reason they limit supply at launch, so the most loyal Apple users can find all the faults.
Ha ha ha , the problem is many refuse to acknowledge faults.... I think they depend on the picky loyal users who "demand" the perfect device .
A limited but increasing number of iPhone X owners claim to be experiencing so-called "crackling" or "buzzing" sounds emanating from the device's front-facing earpiece speaker at high or max volumes.
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Over two dozen users have said they are affected in a MacRumors discussion topic about the matter, while similar reports have surfaced on Twitter and Reddit since the iPhone X launched just over a week ago.
On affected devices, the crackling sounds occur with any kind of audio playback, including phone calls, music, videos with sound, alarms, and ringtones. The issue doesn't appear to be limited to any specific iPhone X configuration or iOS version.
"Love the phone but I was wondering if anyone has had any issues with the speakers slightly sounding a little crackling whenever max volume," said one MacRumors forum member with the alias ShadowYYZ. "Noticeable on certain songs and even my ring tone which was bought from the iTunes Store."
For those unaware, the iPhone X's earpiece doubles as a speaker that combines with the traditional speaker at the bottom of the device to deliver stereo sound. Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 series also have stereo speakers.
MacRumors hasn't been able to reproduce the issues described. Apple didn't immediately respond to our request for comment on the matter.
While the sounds could be the result of distortion, especially since they occur at higher volumes only, several users are convinced that there could be a bigger software or hardware issue affecting the earpiece.
"I listen to a lot of music on the speakers of the iPhone X and I noticed the slight crackle right away," replied another MacRumors forum member who goes by the username Benz63amg. "Since so many of us seem to experience this crackle then my assumption is that it's software related rather than hardware."
A few months ago, several iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus owners experienced a similar "static noise" issue with the earpiece during phone calls. Apple acknowledged the issue and fixed it in iOS 11.0.2.
Since the crackling sounds on iPhone X don't appear to be limited to phone calls, it's unclear if the issues are related.
Apple has been replacing affected iPhone X units free of charge, according to customers who contacted the company. Apple also appears to be collecting diagnostic information so that its engineers can investigate the matter, as it routinely does with any potential software or hardware issues.
Like the green lines affecting some iPhone X displays, this is an isolated issue affecting a very low percentage of the millions of devices being manufactured. The majority of iPhone X owners do not appear to be affected.
If you experience this problem, we recommend booking a Genius Bar appointment with the Apple Support app or contacting Apple via phone, email, online chat, or Twitter to have your iPhone X replaced. Apple is known for providing good customer service, and it is often genuinely helpful in these situations.
Article Link: Several iPhone X Owners Experiencing 'Crackling' or 'Buzzing' Sounds From Earpiece Speaker
Wow, I can understand display problems because they're using new (to Apple) tech, but audio problems? C'mon, they should have this tech licked by now.
For £1500 I expect a perfect device.
Ah, I thought at first reading that the distortion was the normal kind I’ve always heard maxing out tiny speakers. But if one phone has this and another does not, it does seem to be some sort of flaw. Thanks for clarifying and best of luck to you with your replacement. And to your sister if she decides to replace hers.My sister's X has this issue. My X didn't have it. I have to go to get a replacement for mine today for another issue I'm having, hope the replacement doesn't have it
To be fair, for a $1000+ the least you'd expect from Apple is a replacement or an acknowledgement of the issue with a promise of a fix.
Thank you early adaptors for guinnea-pigging
Not fanboys, just some of us are people with experience of older sound systems and radios that would distort and make all manner of ungodly racket at maximum volume. I’m 51 and a youth spent listening to old tinny transistor radios has ingrained in me the habit of NOT turning sounds up to maximum volume unless I wanted distortion.Love some of you saying you shouldn't turn up the volume to the max...........hardcore fan boys
Not fanboys, just some of us are people with experience of older sound systems and radios that would distort and make all manner of ungodly racket at maximum volume. I’m 51 and a youth spent listening to old tinny transistor radios has ingrained in me the habit of NOT turning sounds up to maximum volume unless I wanted distortion.
It took me a bit of reading in this thread to catch onto what the problem is.
But TimMAY said there was no FM chip in iPhones so how could there be static?![]()
Understood.During a phone call the phone speaker should be able to go to max . That I agree and I've done that . Watching a movie , no.
What you do with your high end audio equipment is your business and anecdotal.That's not the angle I'm coming from, I've got lots of high end audio equipment, and I've never seen the need to turn it up to max, actually while my gear does not distort , it's far too loud to be enjoyable .
Thank you for beta testing this average phone, I really appreciate it. Please buy next years too, until Apple perfects it.
So it is acceptable to encourage Apple to produce:
a phone with a notch,
to rip us, the loyal customers, off by charging £1k when the phone only costs £300-£400 to make,
Remove Touch ID where other companies provide both,
Crackling sounds,
Green lines,
Lists goes on...
So yes we will continue with the “obnoxious” comments, I could say the same about you aka sheep. If Apple produced the worst product and charge £2k, you would still say it’s amazing and buy it. You give us Apple fans a bad name.
I do like Apple products but not the iPhone X, it’s below the Apple Standard and price is ridiculous.
Yep! Green lines, crackling sounds, lets see what other complains in 6 months or so... Needless to say, on a $1000 phone!Thank you early adaptors for guinnea-pigging