Why your Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro make a screeching sound when you hold them

Last Update date : Sep 07. 2024
In the foreground, a person is holding the left earpiece from a pair of Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and the right earpiece along with the charging case are in the background.

When Active noise canceling, Adaptive, or Ambient sound is enabled, the sound coming through the sub-microphone (located on the top outer edge of your earbuds) is adjusted according to the noise control mode and delivered to the user through the speaker.

However, if you touch or cover the area around the sub-microphone while putting your Galaxy Buds on, taking them off, or adjusting them, the microphone may detect sound and cause a beeping or howling noise.

An animated graphic showing an incorrect way to hold your Galaxy Buds3 Pro. An animated graphic showing an incorrect way to hold your Galaxy Buds3 Pro.
An animated graphic showing an incorrect way to hold your Galaxy Buds3. An animated graphic showing an incorrect way to hold your Galaxy Buds3.

Note: If Active noise canceling, Adaptive, or Ambient sound (helps with hearing surrounding noise) is on, make sure the sub-microphone is not covered when you hold the earbuds.

Position of the sub-microphone

 

An image showing the location of the sub-microphone on the Galaxy Buds3. An image showing the location of the sub-microphone on the Galaxy Buds3.
An image showing the location of the sub-microphone on the Galaxy Buds3 Pro. An image showing the location of the sub-microphone on the Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

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