Mic Issue on Nothing Phone 3A – Voice Works, But Laughter Is Muted

Pompa82

I recently purchased the Nothing Phone 3A, and while everything seems to be working fine, I noticed a weird issue with the microphone during WhatsApp calls.

People can hear me clearly when I speak normally.

However, whenever I laugh, they can’t hear me at all, it’s as if my voice is getting completely muted.

I’ve tested this on multiple calls, and every time I laugh, the audio just cuts out for the other person. It only happens on WhatsApp calls, not on regular phone calls or other apps.

Troubleshooting steps I’ve tried:

- Checked mic permissions for WhatsApp

- Restarted the phone

- Updated WhatsApp to the latest version

- Tried switching between WiFi and mobile data

- Tested with different Bluetooth and wired headsets (same issue)

Has anyone else experienced this? Could this be some kind of noise suppression issue or a bug with WhatsApp on the Nothing Phone 3A? Would appreciate any insights or potential fixes!

Thanks in advance! 😊

SanketKashyap

Pompa82 I am facing the same issue with my Nothing 3a.

I can’t find any setting to turn the noise cancellation/reduction off.

Pompa82

Can you verify if the new update has fixed the issue?

SanketKashyap

Pompa82 no, the issue is not yet resolved

Pompa82

I noticed another update has been released. Could you please verify whether the issue has been resolved? If not, I’ll escalate it to the CEO Carl Pei.

PedroCuriel

Pompa82 Hello! Nice to see such a close community relationship. The problem stills there, there is a few reddit posts about it. The mic doesn’t pick up on my voice if I don’t speak clearly and loud. Every time I video call someone at night and I cannot talk loudly it doesn’t pick up my voice. It seems to be related to the noise cancelling software. Non fixed on the few last updates. Loving the 3a experience guys, this is the only problem I experience on a daily basis.

Pompa82

Hey everyone! Quick update, after installing the latest system update(v3.1-250417-1222-EEA) on the Nothing Phone 3A, the microphone issue on WhatsApp calls finally seems to be fixed 🎉

Just tested it thoroughly. now even when I laugh or speak softly, the other person can still hear me clearly. Looks like the noise suppression bug has been addressed in this patch.

If you haven’t updated yet, I recommend installing it and giving it a try.

Let me know if it’s working for you too!

Oli

Pompa82 I have still got people complaining that they cannot hear me properly on pretty much every WhatsApp call I have, even though I am on the latest system update on my phone 3a pro

RawVkiran

I’m facing this same issue on My 3a

Pompa82

After monitoring this issue for a few weeks I can sadly say that the issue persists.

Oli

Pompa82 is this something which is actively being resolved?

Pompa82

Oli Dunno, it doesn’t look like nothing team are working on it

Oli

Pompa82 That’s a massive shame. The first thing you expect a phone to be good at is calls, especially on one of the largest messaging platforms like WhatsApp. Gotten to the point where I am considered ditching my Nothing phone after just a few weeks. I use WhatsApp call for everything and family and friends not being able to hear me is a massive deal breaker.

AlessandroRossi_Jqmhmuity9

Shame on Nothing. This is a spectacular let down! This issue is existential and should be fixed as a matter of priority.

P1NGuno

I’m experiencing the same issue with my Nothing Phone 3a Pro. Occasionally, when I receive a regular phone call (not through WhatsApp), I answer it, but there’s no audio — I can’t hear the caller, and they can’t hear me, even though the call is active.

Joshua_NlyoYts5O9

Experiences the same issue, please fix, I have work calls to answer.