Galaxy Buds Has Static/Humming/Buzzing Noise? Here’s Is The Fix!

Learn Some Quick and Effective Solutions To Fix Samsung Galaxy Buds Making Static/Buzzing/Humming/Hissing/Crackling Sound!

After going through several community and forum sites I have seen that there are many Samsung Galaxy Buds users out there complaining that they start hearing a certain kind of weird, static, buzzing, humming, crackling noise from their Samsung earbuds. It starts randomly and starts to make noise in either right or left bud.

Just check out the below practical scenarios!

Practical Scenario 1: Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Has Static Sound In The Left Bud

Practical Scenario 2: Galaxy Buds 2 Making Weird Buzz Sound In the Right Bud

This problem is really annoying and frustrating, given the price and expected best value of these ear buds.

However, in this post I am going to provide effective solutions that you can follow to fix Samsung Galaxy buds has static/humming/buzzing noise.

Also Read: [Quick Fixes] Galaxy Buds Pro Pairing Problem

But before that let us know – Why Galaxy Buds Making Static, Humming, Buzzing, Hissing, Crackling or Other Weird Noise?

Causes: Why Galaxy Buds Making Static, Humming, Buzzing, Hissing, Crackling Noise?

No one likes to hear weird (static/buzzing/humming) noise in their earbuds. But unforeseen things happen, there are certain software/hardware or physical issues that can cause some interruptions in the sound quality of the ear buds.

So, here are the reasons:

• Outdated software or delays in the software updates cause strange sound in the buds.
• If the debris/earwax from the buds is not cleared for prolonged periods and hence the uncleaned earbud starts to create weird sounds.
• The crackling sounds or other strange sounds can also occur if the wearer is far away from the audio device. The active noise cancelling function can also cause a crackling noise, but in rare cases.
• If your earbuds get damaged due to any liquid substances, then you may observe a buzzing noise.
• If there are any electrical interferences by devices like Wifi routers or appliances like microwave ovens/TV could be reasons for crackling/static noises coming from Samsung earbuds.
• If your earbuds have wire damages.
• Long distance from the audio device can result in not working of headset and result in static noise.
• If your earbuds are not charged enough or have a critically low battery, then they can make a hissing/buzzing/static noise.
• Moisture in the buds.
• Blown-out drivers.
• And so on…

So, those are the main factors dues to which your Samsung earbuds may make crackling/hissing/static/buzzing/humming noise.

Anyway, now let’s move to the solutions to fix Galaxy earbuds have static/humming/buzzing/crackling/hissing/high pitched noise.

Note: The below-mentioned solutions are applicable to Galaxy Buds 2 Pro/Galaxy Buds 2/Galaxy Buds Pro/Galaxy Buds Live/Galaxy Buds Plus/Galaxy Buds and all other Samsung Galaxy ear buds available in the market. Also, Menu options may vary depending on the earbud model and software version.

Also Read: How To Fix Samsung Earbuds Only Playing In One Ear

Solution 1: Check For Software Updates For Earbuds And Connected Device

If your earbuds and connected devices’ software is not up-to-date, then update them. Make sure that your earbuds and phone or tablet software are updated to the latest version.

If a problem occurs while you use a certain app such as Amazon music, make sure the app is also up-to-date. If you are using your buds with TV, laptop, computer, then make sure that these devices also have updated software. So, check and update those devices as well.

Solution 2: Restart Your Earbuds

• Keep your earbuds in their charging case.
• Close the lid and do not open it until the battery indicator light disappears. This will take up to 10 seconds.
• Now, allow the earbuds to get fully charged. Once completely charged, take them out.
• If the battery indicator flashes orange or red, then charge them for more than 10 minutes.

Once, the earbuds restart, now connect and check if you hear any strange sounds.

Also Read: Wireless Charging Not Working – [Samsung Help]

Solution 3: Unpair Earbuds From Connected Device And Then Pair Them

If you are using your earbuds to your phone/tablet, then here how to unpair:

• On your phone/table go to Settings> Connections.
• Tap on Bluetooth> Settings icon (looks like gear icon), located next to your earbud’s name.
• Finally, tap on Unpair and then again on Unpair to confirm.

If you are using earbuds to Galaxy Wearable apps, then unpairing from Bluetooth will also remove them from the Wearable app.

(Pic Credit: Samsung)

Once unpaired, you have to pair them to both Galaxy Wearable app and Bluetooth. Here how to pair:

• Open the lid of the charging case.
• The earbuds will enter into pairing mode and on your phone/tablet a pop-up message will get displayed. Simply tap on “Connect”.

If the pop-up message does not get displayed on your phone screen, then you can connect your buds using your Galaxy Wearable app. These are the methods:

• Open the Wearable app and tap on Menu (three horizontal lines).
• Tap on + Add new device.
• From the list, select your earbuds and then follow the onscreen steps to connect your devices.

If no devices are added to the Wearable app, then you will see the initial setup screen instead.

Here, you can select your earbuds from the list and then follow the onscreen steps to connect your earbuds.

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Solution 4: Reset Your Earbuds and Reconnect Them

If the buzzing, static, humming or any weird sound still occurs, then it’s time to reset your earbuds. Try to reset the buds once they are connected Galaxy Wearable app. It can fix the issue. Here how to reset the earbuds.

• From the Wearable app, tap Earbuds Settings> General> Reset.
• Tap on Reset again to confirm.

(Pic Credit: Samsung)

Once, the reset process gets completed, the earbuds will enter into pairing mode automatically.

Once, you reset your earbuds, you need to connect them to your phone or tablet. You can follow the same steps mentioned in Solution 3, such as using the Connect pop-up message or the Galaxy Wearable app.

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More Solutions To Fix Galaxy Buds Has Static, Humming, Buzzing, Crackling, Hissing or Any Weird Sound

• Turn off and turn on Bluetooth.
• Check noise cancellation feature. Turn it off and see if it fixes the issue.
• Check device’s compatibility. If device is not compatible with the buds, then you may hear high pitched noise.
• Check if your buds is not moisture damaged. Clean the earbuds with lint-free cloth. If your earbuds dropped in water/or any liquid enter in it, then you can also keep your buds in a bag of rice for 2 days, to let the water/liquid/moisture to evaporate and get your ear buds to completely dry.
• Clean the debris and earwax from the buds.
• Always remain within the range of the connected audio source, don’t go too far away.
• Check for hardware damages to the buds such as wire damage.

Solution 5 – Contact Samsung Support

If nothing works, then it is high time that you must contact Samsung Support, they may understand your problem properly and will help you with the right solution.

Wrap Up

So, those are the effective solutions that you can follow as they will help you to fix any kind of strange or weird noise such as static, humming, buzzing, hissing, crackling, high pitched noise that you are hearing in your Samsung Galaxy earbuds, either in your left or right buds.

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