Iphone 8 voice quality issue

Hi,

I got the Iphone 8 on 20th Sept 2017. Transferred data and all settings from my Iphone6s. Took few hours. Started using the phone since then have mainly two issues which are bugging me.


1- True Tone on Iphone 8 gives orangy pictures and the same picture on Iphone 6s looks more brighter and 'whiter'. Turning the True tone helps but again Iphone 6s shows the picture slightly brighter and better than Iphone 8.


2- Voice quality of Iphone 8 seems hollow and not clear as compared to 6s. I have tried the same network on both phones. Have tried different SIMs too. Iphone 8 is louder but the voice quality seems suppressed or 'voice coming from well'. It is not bad, but I can tell the difference. if it was at least same as 6s, then OK, but it seems slightly worse off.


If any one has experience of the above or have any suggestions that would be helpful. Else the phone is getting back for refund. I don't see much difference from 6s to 8 (for the usage I do).


Many Thanks.

iPhone 8, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 25, 2017 2:43 PM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2018 10:00 PM

Have finally solved the voice quality issue on my 8 plus. A tech at Consumer Cellular found the solution. Go to Settings, General, Accessibility, then under hearing, turn off Phone Noise Cancellation.
The other thing that also improves the quality is to turn on Speaker

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Aug 27, 2018 7:26 PM in response to jamal1974

I’m also having the same problem if not being able to hear people well because they’re so muffled, yet when I call back on FaceTime audio they’re very clear. Only happened since I got my 8+ also. Could it be an issue with cellular voice processing or something. I have 4g voice and data selected and did on my 6s also so it’s nkt that either.

Aug 28, 2018 9:08 AM in response to msaurabh291

Thanks, but if I have to take off the case every time I talk to someone, that’s not very convenient. Time to go back to the store. Might get a Samsung (and give Apple a vet poor rating)... if they’re not interested in fixing the problem or helping people who spend lots of money on their products, then they can stick their $1trillion up their...

Aug 29, 2018 9:55 PM in response to jamal1974

I, too, am having this problem. It is particularly discouraging because the date today is July 12, 2018, and I see you posted Sept 25, 2017. So it's been a year and nothing is being done about the issue and these phones are being sold with this known problem. Disgusting. I have been to the Apple store and changed SIM cards, etc. All the things you speak of. No improvement. In fact, the muffled voice on mine is so bad people have to call me back on my land line!

Nov 1, 2018 4:38 PM in response to Mustang

Not true, I am with Verizon on my 8 Plus. And just like my 7 Plus. People keep saying, either they cannot hear me, or there is a lot of static.

I find the calls from others are crystal clear.

My iPhone 6 gave me zero problems, I am wishing now I didn’t trade up to this phone.

Starting to think it’s time to jump ship back to Android.

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