Bollocks to the SIM Card it won't work. Unfortunately I think we're just going to have to hold tight and hope for the best that Apple fixes it
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iPhone 8/Plus (Fixed in 11.0.2) Iphone 8 plus crackling static noise in earpiece during calls
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On a positive note, the speakers on the 8Plus are ridiculously louder than the 7 Plus! Like major major improvement. Glad the snap, crackle and pop does not occur during audio playback.
(Wondering if it's connected to this new HD feature for cellular that I've been reading about.)
(Wondering if it's connected to this new HD feature for cellular that I've been reading about.)
So you are getting the popcrackles when using the speakers as well as the earpiece?
That would point to a software issue if that is the case.
That would point to a software issue if that is the case.
No what I mean is they sound gorgeous just not when I'm making a call through the earpiece!
I'm having the same problem as well. I've got a 8+, gold, 256, on ATT. I read about the issue on here this weekend but I hadn't really noticed it myself. I don't make a lot of phone calls. I did notice it today though, when I had to call to make an appointment. The lady on the other end didn't seem to have a problem hearing me but it was still annoying. Will keep testing it. I saw the feedback to Apple link on here and I submitted a bug report. I'm hoping that if everyone that is having the problem complains, maybe something will be done about it. It seems that just getting a replacement isn't fixing the issue. Hopefully with a software update, they can fix it.
Left myself a voicemail - the voicemail doesn't have crackling either when using headphones or the earpiece. Positive it's a software issue.
OK, but there's something you must consider that makes your theory unlikely: the issue dissapears when you switch on/off the speaker.
There is a "hit" to the speaker when you toggle it. Possibly it "affects" speaker material.
If you're right, and considering the apparent extent of the issue, Apple will eventually be forced to replace millions of units, which would be by far the most serious "#gate" of an Apple device up to date.
But honestly, based on my experience with the issue on my iPhone 8, I have the feeling that this is not hardware-related.
I’m less inclined to think it’s the speaker material. It sounds electronic to me IMO. Though I see why it would seem it wasn’t since the audio itself isn’t replaced with the click.
Plus, I don’t get any of the clicking when using voicemail playback via the receiver. Only during calls. If it were a material issue, it would manifest during both calls and any other receiver audio or so one would assume.
A material issue would be the worst case scenario with replacement devices/replacement parts being the only option.
Hopefully this can be addressed with software.
Plus, I don’t get any of the clicking when using voicemail playback via the receiver. Only during calls. If it were a material issue, it would manifest during both calls and any other receiver audio or so one would assume.
A material issue would be the worst case scenario with replacement devices/replacement parts being the only option.
Hopefully this can be addressed with software.
I'm pretty confident now that it's a software problem - otherwise it would happen with audio playback too
Doesn’t feel like material to me. It’s too inconsistent to be a physical thing. It’s most likely software derived electronic noise.
This is happening to my Verizon 8+ phone. Doesn't happen when using bluetooth though so it seems to be a hardware issue?
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I never had this issue on my 7+ running any/all of the iOS 11 betas. It's definitely an iPhone 8+ (maybe 8 as well?) thing.
I was wondering the same thing as I also have an appt at Apple today to discuss this. Not really confident on if I’ll really get any help on this.
Looks like iOS 11.0.1 may release next Tuesday per some people on reddit, not tomorrow. Boooo. I am not going to exchange mine today at my genius appointment. I just want them to note the system for everyone's sake to make sure Apple is aware of it. Hopefully 11.0.1 will drop before my 14 day return window ends next week.
Agreed.
Currently in the process of getting a new phone shipped out for a bad screen.
I do suspect it's software though
Me too. If it is hardware related the problem would appear when you play music or watch a YouTube video...
I'm not sure anymore it is just software. I just made a call using RingCentral (voice over IP, call made over wifi and not Verizon network) I noticed that if I lightly tap on the camera lens or the flash area it causes the EXACT same crackling / high pitched popping sound. Using an 8+. Not looking good...
Edit- Yep, I can consistently reproduce this issue! Tapping the lens (and more often toward the flash light area) causes the high pitched clicking every time for me. Sometimes if I use a little more pressure to tap it causes it, sometimes a light tap does it. Also try leaving a finger on the camera lens / flash area during a call and just apply pressure. This also caused the clicking to happen more often during the call.
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