Echo for caller - first minute only

[SilvaZen]

I only recently got a ZenFone 8 and it has been updated to the newest Android 13 firmware. Completely stock. When making calls using the standard app, the person on the other end hears a terrible echo for the first minute of the conversation and then it suddenly fixes itself. It's incredibly frustrating. Anybody know any fixes?

[kaczkrzysiek]

It happens on normal calls or in hand mode? Have you checked other apps like messenger, Whatsapp, etc?

[SilvaZen]

Yes normal calls in hand mode. At this stage I haven't tried other calling apps.

[kaczkrzysiek]

So check them, and we'll know if this is a physical microphone failure or a software bug.

[SilvaZen]

I can confirm that it does the exact same thing when calling using a web-based app. Echo goes for the first minute (maybe 30 - 40 seconds) then suddenly stops.