"Don't hold the phone that way, that's all."

[Psychokitty]

OK, so we've all heard/read & had a good laugh about the iPhone's antennae debacle with Apple telling customers not to hold the phone in such a manor as to touch the outside edge of it. Uh-huh...
-But still, much as I love my Droid and have learned well to work around its quirks for the year I've had it, I find myself covering that damned (stupid *%#$@!...) secondary microphone in the back during calls. I don't mean sealing it air tight, either. It seems just having your finger within half an inch of it is enough to make anyone on the other end of your call ask you to repeat yourself because you sound like you have a mouthful of marbles.

So-
Has anyone found a solution to this yet? I don't mean a solution as in, "Read the 4 epic 10 page threads on this old topic, none of which conclude anything at all."; I mean has anyone tried modifying their Droid, either software wise or hardware wise to fix this ridiculous problem?
I'm about ready to cut the damned hole bigger!

 

[johnlgalt]

Eh? You mean the noise cancellation thingy on the back where the speaker is?

 

[sooper_droid12]

Dude the second mic for noise cancellation is all the way up near the headphone jack. How is your hand covering that? You must have NBA sized hands or something. I honestly can't say that I've experienced the same problem that you are.

 

[sergey]

Just don't hold the phone that way, that's all

But seriously, I've never had that problem and none of my droid-toting friends have had any issues with that. I didn't even know we had a 2nd mic!

 

[(G)]

I didn't even know we had a 2nd mic!

Me, either. WHERE is it supposed to be? I'm not seeing any holes or anything for it.

 

[corbinator]

Personally I usually have my bluetooth on so I've never had to worry about it.

 

[shadowdude777]

It's on that top soft-touch bevel that's above the camera. Look very carefully along the upper seam and you'll see a tiny, tiny hole. That's it.

 

[(G)]

Holy cow... never saw that before!

 

[trav473]

well, now I don't feel so stupid. lol. I dind't know it was there either!!!

 

[kokiangel]

LOL! Had to get my glasses out and put them on over my contacts to see that tiny thing. Learned something new today. I never had any complaints about not being able to understand me on my phone but I will me careful how I hold it from now on anyway. Thanks for the information!

 

[Psychokitty]

Right, well, I'll take that as a "no".
Once again, thanks for everyones help.

 

[shadowdude777]

I highly doubt that it can be fixed with any software update on our end; that's an issue in the phone's firmware, most likely. As for a hardware fix, you would have to try cutting into the plastic, as you said. I really don't think anyone's ever considered doing this so you won't find documentation on it and as a result, there won't be anyone that's able to help you.

 

[SinfulDragon]

LOL! Had to get my glasses out and put them on over my contacts to see that tiny thing. Learned something new today. I never had any complaints about not being able to understand me on my phone but I will me careful how I hold it from now on anyway. Thanks for the information!

That its time for another eye exam?

I highly doubt that it can be fixed with any software update on our end; that's an issue in the phone's firmware, most likely. As for a hardware fix, you would have to try cutting into the plastic, as you said. I really don't think anyone's ever considered doing this so you won't find documentation on it and as a result, there won't be anyone that's able to help you.

Exactly. Its time to take off the follower undies and strap on your Big Boy, Name not even sewn in them, Buzz Lightyear, LEADER undies!!!! Be a pioneer, take one for the team, This ones.... for the skipper!
We have faith in you! and should the rocky road lead your Droid to doom... we shall honor it with mockery and bad jokes.

 

[Jimnut]

I have never had any complaints from anyone not being able to understand what I am saying. I'm also using a full case that completely covers the "2nd" microphone. I think there is something else wrong with your phone if your are experiencing that kind of trouble.

Just my $.02

 

[kokiangel]

Sorry SinfulDragon, my eyesight really is bad. I am still not sure I saw that 2nd microphone on my own phone. But that doesn't help PsychoKitty. Sorry PsychoKitty.