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Posted by: mark gleason

Greetings all,

I have just subscribed to sprint service and purchased a scp-5500 phone. I was originally skeptical, having sprint service in the past, and switching to a gsm system for better voice quality. I now find that the voice quality of the new scp-5500 is, in my opinion, sub par as compared to a GSM system like t-mobile or cingular. Does anyone know if I should try a new phone (possibly defective)? The phone crackles and pops excessively using both the earpiece, and the speaker (with full signal).

I love the phone/features, the pricepoints of the plans btwn t-mo and sprint are similar, coverage in my area is similar.....but I don't think I can deal with the sound quality.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Mark

Posted by: lgreenberg

If your phone "crackles and pops excessively" I would exchange it for another one. There is probably something wrong with it. I have no such issues with my VM4500.

Posted by: italiangspot

how do u check what software and firmware u have on the phone and what is the latest for the sanyo..vm4500...5500

Posted by: sneak16

Quote:

Originally posted by italiangspot
how do u check what software and firmware u have on the phone and what is the latest for the sanyo..vm4500...5500

Menu
Phone Info
etc.

Posted by: lgreenberg

Whatever software is on your phone is the latest. There hasn't been any upgrade released.

Posted by: visual_ds

Turn the volume down for your earpiece. The default volume level is kind of high and makes it distort.

Posted by: largirl

As has been posted many times on this forum, there are some known problems with the 4500 - sound quality and dropped calls. THESE ARE NOT NORMAL. Take your phone back if you experience these excessively.

I personally haven't experienced either problem.