S25 Ultra Calls - No Background Filter/Cancellation

[Calan8]

So, I upgraded from my S22 Ultra.  On that phone, there were countless times I would want someone to hear something like a song, or a TV episode, but the call's background filter would eliminate EVERYTHING! And I do mean everything! 

Now, I have the S25 Ultra and they can hear EVERYTHING! And I do mean everything! 

They can hear every word in a song. If I'm outside, they can hear a car go by. If I am walking in my home and the TV is on they can hear the TV as I enter the room. 

There is no call background filter or cancellation on this phone!!

This is a major disadvantage and needs to be fixed ASAP! While our devices are great forn information at your fingertips, the major purpose of our phones is communication and when that's disrupted, that's a problem!

[Tidbitty · Accepted solution]

Did you turn it on? There is a Mic Focus mode when you are in a call you drop your notifications screen and should allow you to turn it on. Its off by default.

[ButtaBean_420]

This ☝️

[Calan8]

Hmm... I never knew it was a separate feature only accessed while in an active call. There's a part of me that wants to say that this feature should default to Voice as the focus.

Nonetheless! You have my enormous gratitude!! I was going bonkers with people not only telling me they could hear everything in the background but that my old phone was better... And I was believing them!! But, you're awesome & you really removed a pain point in my life and I couldn't be happier - Thanks!!

[Tidbitty]

I agree it should be on as default. Either than allow it be a toggle in settings.

[Calan8]

Yes, make it more known... I mean it was a 2-finger pull down too... It should definitely be easier to get to!

[Calan8]

Thank you again!

[EstherNgonyo]

Done that and does not work

[MsVirgo87]

I love the mic focus cause no one can hear anything but my voice

[Calan8]

Right!!! It was driving me crazy.