Ringer for LG X4 Plus

The Ringer — or loud speaker — in your LG X4 Plus is the primary speaker driver located at the bottom of the phone that produces all external audio — ringtones, media playback, navigation audio, speakerphone call audio, and notification sounds. The Ear Speaker is a separate, smaller driver at the top of the phone used only for call audio when holding the phone to your ear. Both are independent components and one can fail without affecting the other on your LG X4 Plus.

If cleaning the speaker grille with compressed air does not restore clear, full-volume audio — and if the audio is consistently distorted, crackling, or absent across all media and ringtones at all volume levels — the speaker driver membrane inside the Ringer module has failed on your LG X4 Plus. Speaker membranes can fail due to liquid damage, physical shock, or general wear from sustained high-volume use.

Yes — play a range of audio at maximum volume and note whether the distortion is consistent across all frequencies and content types. Also use the built-in diagnostic mode if available on your LG X4 Plus to run a speaker test. If the distortion or silence is consistent and not content-specific, the Ringer module requires replacement.

Ringer replacement is one of the more accessible internal repairs. The speaker module is typically located in the lower chassis near the charging port — secured by one or two screws and connected via a press-fit connector. No soldering is required on most LG X4 Plus devices. Professional tools to open the phone are recommended.

Yes — a 7-day replacement warranty covering manufacturing defects is included. An unboxing video is mandatory for all warranty claims. Ringers showing signs of liquid damage or physical damage from improper installation are not covered under warranty. For more information, check out SAHII's Return Policy.