Xiaomi is taking over. The Chinese manufacturer has been producing some great mid-budget handheld devices and receives critical acclaim from both professionals and customers. Additionally, MIUI, the Android-based OS, works as well as you would expect.
However, the same as Android, it has its known issues. One of the most reported issues is related to the microphone. Or better, mics. That goes for multiple Xiaomi models, but today we’ll try to address the most popular one.
Of course, we are talking about the Redmi Note 3. This specific device packs two microphones. In theory, they should improve the sound but it seems that is not the case always. Somehow they occasionally provoke low sound quality, both in-call and while recording. Nonetheless, there are a few solutions available for this issue. We collected the most useful ones, with the hope to help you overcome this problem.
Disable Google Now
Xiaomi’s MIUI stands shoulder to shoulder-with the Android operating system. For the global market, they offer a quite clean system without excessive bloatware. Also, they implemented a lot of Android features. However, implementing and optimizing those features are two things apart. Google Assistant (Google Now) is a known culprit for the mic issues and you should disable it.
- Open Google Settings.
- Tap Search & Now.
- Choose Voice.
- Tap OK Google detection.
- Disable Google Now.
Have in mind that this is just a temporary solution and that it should be permanently resolved with future updates. Then you can use your smart assistant in a seamless fashion.
Update your Firmware
Behind MIUI we have a group of knowledgeable enthusiasts and technicians that work hard for top results. Some of the better-known companies have to look up to these guys. However, for better or worse, updates are not functioning the same way as on Android. You’ll need to download ROM and upgrade with it, rather than download and install updates directly from update servers. Moreover, this way you’ll need to back up your data since everything from the internal memory will be wiped out.
- Download the latest ROM for Redmi Note 3.
- Connect your phone to your PC.
- Copy ROM in into the downloaded_rom folder, in the phone’s internal memory.
- Launch the Updater app on your phone.
- Click the 3-dots icon and tap Choose Update Package.
- Select the ROM you’ve transferred from the PC.
- The upgrade should start and you’ll be prompted to confirm.
After the process is finished, start your device and test the microphone.
Use the SoundAbout app to configure the mic
One of the temporary solutions is the Sound About app from the Play Store. With this app, you can configure speakers and microphones. Additionally, and that is related to this problem, you can disable the secondary microphone and therefore temporarily improve the in-call sound quality.
SoundAbout is available on Play Store.
Those were our solutions. As we already stated, they are just temporary workarounds until the developers fix the code. In case you have any questions or remarks, do tell us in the comments section. Or reach us on Twitter. We look forward to helping you.
I tried everything here but nothing. I still can’t record my voice
Thanks because of your post now I solved this problem.
U can try loud speaker option till then.
U can try loud speaker option till then.
Mi phone speaker problem.Same problem in my mobile.This app helped me a lot,try this app
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Same problem in my mobile.Tis apphelped me a lot,try this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indianservers.headsettoggle&hl=en
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This model has another big problem. The mic in loud environment…
If you try to record a Video or record a voice message you will notice the sound is useless like this video:
https://youtu.be/2J02u1-cYrU
Other brands works great in the same condition.
No solution from Xiaomi and was reported more than a year, will try with the SoundAbout aplication.
This model has another big problem. The mic in loud environment…
If you try to record a Video or record a voice message you will notice the sound is useless like this video:
https://youtu.be/2J02u1-cYrU
Other brands works great in the same condition.
No solution from Xiaomi and was reported more than a year, will try with the SoundAbout aplication.
Now I’m facing some problems,when I use my redmi note 3 suddenly the bottom of mobile buttons – Back,home,menu they automatically doing some actions, also showing one – handed mode, how can I solve this problem
Now I’m facing some problems,when I use my redmi note 3 suddenly the bottom of mobile buttons – Back,home,menu they automatically doing some actions, also showing one – handed mode, how can I solve this problem
worked for me, but on a routed device.
modify those in build.prop
persist.audio.fluence.voicecall=false
persist.audio.fluence.voicerec=false
ro.qc.sdk.audio.fluencetype=none
Hi Dorin could you please explain step by step to who doesn’t know anything about coding? 🙂
worked for me, but on a routed device.
modify those in build.prop
persist.audio.fluence.voicecall=false
persist.audio.fluence.voicerec=false
ro.qc.sdk.audio.fluencetype=none
I have Redmi Note 3. my phone suddenly stopped all the speakers and mic. I can’t call or receive any call, if I do so my mobile automatically restarts. also if I restart mobile while charger is connected it’s speaker phone and mic and calling every thing start working until charger is connected. will you please give me the solution.
I have Redmi Note 3. my phone suddenly stopped all the speakers and mic. I can’t call or receive any call, if I do so my mobile automatically restarts. also if I restart mobile while charger is connected it’s speaker phone and mic and calling every thing start working until charger is connected. will you please give me the solution.
I have recently purchased, almost 15 days ago, and my MI Note 4 suddenly starts Google Voice Search OR Google Assistant. At the same time, it also starts the volume bar and suddenly volume starts increasing or decreasing. Please help.
I have recently purchased, almost 15 days ago, and my MI Note 4 suddenly starts Google Voice Search OR Google Assistant. At the same time, it also starts the volume bar and suddenly volume starts increasing or decreasing. Please help.
I have the same problem about Mic. After update miui8.5.2.0. how to fix it ? Or waiting upgrade miui again ? Thats so long time. My friend can’t hear my voice on line, Wa or anymore about mic. Sad update?
I have the same problem about Mic. After update miui8.5.2.0. how to fix it ? Or waiting upgrade miui again ? Thats so long time. My friend can’t hear my voice on line, Wa or anymore about mic. Sad update😭
Same problem not work mic and sound plz don’t help mi plzzzzz
Plz help mi not working sound and mic plzzzzz Friends plz help mi
Same problem not work mic and sound plz don’t help mi plzzzzz
I tried the all above ideas and also i changed my mic USB boardits not working now my mi note 3 primary mic is not working properly in call function and voice record. But does good on video recording from landscape and portal mode. Any solution for the problem.
I try the all ideas now my mi note 3 mic is not working properly.
I tried the all above ideas and also i changed my mic USB boardits not working now my mi note 3 primary mic is not working properly in call function and voice record. But does good on video recording from landscape and portal mode. Any solution for the problem.
These suggestions didn’t help. I have to make all my phone calls with the speaker on or the caller doesn’t hear anything. This started after installing the last update.
In my case it is a hardware issue, the microphone connection is bad. There are some videos on YouTube on how to fix this easily. To see if this is the issue, you simply need to record your voice while firmly squeezing the phone where the microphone is located. It will suddenly start working (until you let go).
These suggestions didn’t help. I have to make all my phone calls with the speaker on or the caller doesn’t hear anything. This started after installing the last update.
I am having similar problem of voice failure ,It is neither going or coming without on of speaker I do all efforts but failed
I am having similar problem of voice failure ,It is neither going or coming without on of speaker I do all efforts but failed
Can you give clear instruction about how to disable the secondary mic with soundabout
Can you give clear instruction about how to disable the secondary mic with soundabout
It worked for me. 🙂 Thanks
Receiver is unable to hear me on call. But when I use speaker then ok
Hey i have got the same problem what u have done now
Radio sam apdejt ROM-a,i sad radi,mada i dalje ima nekog sustanja i krcanja,ali je bolje jer me ranije niko nije cuo
Radio sam apdejt ROM-a,i sad radi,mada i dalje ima nekog sustanja i krcanja,ali je bolje jer me ranije niko nije cuo
Hello, i have a similar problem. When my bluetooth is turned on, i can’t hear my telephone. Both the microphone as the speaker don’t work. It looks like bluetooth is trying to connect to another device. I don’t have this problem when I turn bluetooth of.
I am using Redmi 3s prime from past 2 days i am facing problem
” Can’t hear the incoming/outgoing calls,untill i on the speaker in which normal condition not able hear”,please do the needful
Hello, Kubendra! Please tell me, have you tried any of presented steps?
Aleksendar i am tried but its not usefull
Settings-permissions-microphone-threedots right top- show system- enable system permissions
Thanks for sharing, Vikas!
Thanks a lot Vikas, it resolved my problem!
Reset your phone once, it will start working
I am using Redmi 3s prime from past 2 days i am facing problem
” Can’t hear the incoming/outgoing calls,untill i on the speaker in which normal condition not able hear”,please do the needful