Beoplay M5 - failing functions after latest software update ( Version 1.19.28681.3002866)

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Lewes1973 (archived2)
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Posted March 10, 2019 at 15:35 GMT
#2119934

Hello All,

Since my M5 was updated to the SW version 19.28681.3002866, I have 2 issues:

- Under the Sound/Line in setting, there is an option "Disable delay". This option, as the name suggest, remove the delay from a sound coming from PC (using line-in), like Youtube. Without this option, sound from the PC is delayed around 1 second. Now, after the update, this setting is randomly not picked up by the speaker after waking up; I have delay and need to go to the settings, and check/uncheck this option

- There is a default sound level under Sound. This makes sure, that after the speaker coming back from sleep, it is defaulted to this one. Now this is another settings keep forgotten - speaker coming back with the last used level, not the default one. I have to login again, and move the default level settings 1 left / right - then it learns it.

Both issues are extremely frustrating (mostly because you don't know when it happens). They were working since the last update; both issues reported to Beoplay support, where it is extremely painfull for them to understand the problem.

Anybody has any similar issue? I would be happy to revert to the previous SW version, but the support refuses to send it to me...

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Razlaw
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Posted March 11, 2019 at 02:49 GMT
#2119935

I have not noticed any problem with the default sound level with this version.  But given the room my M5 is in and the limited use it gets I may have missed it. I will pay a bit more attention and try to confirm if the problem exists or not.

RA
Razlaw
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Posted March 11, 2019 at 02:58 GMT
#2119936

Started and stopped mine a couple times.  Each time it was started volume was at the default level, not the volume it was at when turned off.

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jimcaj (archived2)
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Posted March 11, 2019 at 14:34 GMT
#2119937
Razlaw wrote:

Started and stopped mine a couple times. Each time it was started volume was at the default level, not the volume it was at when turned off.

What happen if you turn off the power to the device and turn it back on again. Mine then starts with crazy loud volume. Tried every setting and combination I can think of (other than factory reset) to correct it, to no avail.

Mike
mbolo01
mbolo01
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Posted March 11, 2019 at 14:42 GMT
#2119938

jimcaj wrote:
Mine then starts with crazy loud volume

Interesting, I have this behavior with my M3 but not with my M5, both at the latest public software version

Location: Brittany - France

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Razlaw
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Posted March 11, 2019 at 15:00 GMT
#2119939
jimcaj wrote:

What happen if you turn off the power to the device and turn it back on again. Mine then starts with crazy loud volume. Tried every setting and combination I can think of (other than factory reset) to correct it, to no avail.

Mike

I will check that later today when I get home.
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Razlaw
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4757 posts
Posted March 11, 2019 at 19:33 GMT
#2119940

Disconnected from power, reconnected and started,...played at default sound level of 20 just as set.

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Beofan53 (archived2)
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495 posts
Posted March 11, 2019 at 20:37 GMT
#2119941
Did the same test with my M5 as Razlaw (with latest public firmware). The M5 starts as expected. No extreme volume.

Tip: try a factory reset and test again.
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jimcaj (archived2)
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Posted March 14, 2019 at 12:05 GMT
#2119942
BeoHut wrote:

try a factory reset and test again.

Result after factory restore.

1. Play a Tunein radiostation via the apps Radiotab

2. Set device default volume to say 20, in settings.

3. Ensure Tunein is the only source, selectable as source on the device. In settings.

4. Turn down the volume to low volume.

5. Pull the plug / power.

6. Add power again.

After the M5 wakes up,

EITHER

7a. Press on top of the M5. In plays at expected volume.

OR

7b. Play a Tunein radiostation via the apps Radiotab. It start at a crazy loud volume.
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