Internal Speaker Volume Low - Desire General

Guys,
My Brother has a Desire which he recently upgraded to Froyo.
Since then he has noticed a significant drop in the speaker volume (not the loudspeaker but when making calls with the phone to your ear).
Has anyone else experienced this problem please.
All volume controls have been set to max.

One thing you can try. While talking try to set volume to LESS instead of more. After you press the minus volume button once try to press the plus...
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sudkcoce said:
One thing you can try. While talking try to set volume to LESS instead of more. After you press the minus volume button once try to press the plus...
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..apart from the obvious, how would this effect the internal speaker volume?

Beards said:
..apart from the obvious, how would this effect the internal speaker volume?
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I assume its kind of a trick the phone situation where the phone could think its meant to be at a lower level than it is. Lowering then increasing volume could act as a reset situation.
Just a guess But I haven't noticed any differences with in call volume.
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GANJDROID said:
I assume its kind of a trick the phone situation where the phone could think its meant to be at a lower level than it is. Lowering then increasing volume could act as a reset situation.
Just a guess But I haven't noticed any differences with in call volume.
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Yes.. Looking at it that way I can see where you are both coming from on that logic.
Thanks for your info too in that you don't have any problems.

Well he's coming round tonight so if none of you have any other suggestions I'll have to go with the Vol-/+ trick to see if that works.

Guys,
My Brother has tried your suggestion but not found any improvement.
Any other ideas please as obviously it is worrying him what has altered the volume level.
Thanks.
Beards

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Adjusting Dialer volume...It's doable...but I don't know how...

Alright, so, I noticed at one point that the dialer volume was really low, and I didn't mind it one bit...because I was looking for a way to get it to lower. Now it's back to normal...and I'm back to finding a way, has anyone else experienced their dialer volume being different at times? What did you do before or after the change?
When I installed SWITCHPRO...it lets you go into the info secion (free one even) and then click on the volume icon and the you can change the system volumes here. That's how I do it....
weehooherod said:
To adjust the dialer volume, go into the dialer and press press the volume up/down buttons.
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Uhm...wouldn't that just increase/decrease the ringer volume? I understood that he wanted to change the sound of the system clicks/beeps/sounds.
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RavenII said:
Alright, so, I noticed at one point that the dialer volume was really low, and I didn't mind it one bit...because I was looking for a way to get it to lower. Now it's back to normal...and I'm back to finding a way, has anyone else experienced their dialer volume being different at times? What did you do before or after the change?
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Download audio manager from the market then adjust system volume
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Right I know there are tools for this, but I did it without any tools at all...I'm pretty sure it wasn't coming out of the speaker on the back...but softly out of the ear piece.

Volume+ (Sound Boost)

Speaker volume is too quiet on galaxy nexus?
Fyi..
Volume+ works great and boosts the audio no probs. Just go up a level at a time.
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Not working at all for me. Force closing. Any tips?
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NatTheCat said:
Not working at all for me. Force closing. Any tips?
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Not really... re install? I'm using v1.8.0.4 latest from market.
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NatTheCat said:
Not working at all for me. Force closing. Any tips?
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Make sure you are getting Volume+ and not Volume Control +
Do you have to be rooted for Volume+ to work?
i tried to use that on my transformer and it never worked.
trickyhenry said:
Fyi..
Volume+ works great and boosts the audio no probs. Just go up a level at a time.
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Hang on a second...
Are you talking about "Volume+ Free" or "Volume++"? Two different apps by 2 different devs.
anyone found one that works?
This one works for me.
Audio Manager also works for me and was the first application I used. I found that system volume was at level 2 out of 7 and it was almost as if the system volume setting is hidden within ICS actual settings.
However, even after setting it to 7/7; it still wasn't loud enough. This is why I installed Volume+ as above.
Mekrel said:
This one works for me.
Audio Manager also works for me and was the first application I used. I found that system volume was at level 2 out of 7 and it was almost as if the system volume setting is hidden within ICS actual settings.
However, even after setting it to 7/7; it still wasn't loud enough. This is why I installed Volume+ as above.
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cheers.. ill give them a go
Will using one of these apps to boost the volume eventually damage the speakers? Or why is installing an app for this necessary?
The default maximum volume on the speakers is ridiculously low.
I tried Volume+ Free. This free version limits the boost to +4 instead of the max +7, but +4 seems to make a huge difference already. And it seems to work even though the installer says it only works on Android 2.3.
Do we need root for this volume apps?
zok-star said:
Do we need root for this volume apps?
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No. And I have to write more because No was to short a post.
trickyhenry said:
Fyi..
Volume+ works great and boosts the audio no probs. Just go up a level at a time.
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Thanks for this.
I've had my GN for about 3 hours now and the ring tone volume was the very first thing I tried out, just to see just how loud it was. It was pretty low. I promptly purchased this app and it has brought up the volume to a more than acceptable level. The phone is actually loud now.
I currently have it set to 9 in volume+. I can't imagine going all the way up to 15 as it's loud enough. What did you raise yours to?
Great App! Worth the money.
Ditto on Volume+...so much louder!
I had to get the paid version because it seemed like the free one didn't make any noticeable effect in the ringtone volume for me on my GNexus. I've currently got it set at 9 on Volume+ and that finally seems to have made it loud enough for me (but I still have to crank the phone's volume almost to the max to have it loud enough to hear in noisy areas).
Doesn't do anything for me. Tried the paid version turned all the way up +15, makes no difference in volume...
dew.man said:
Doesn't do anything for me. Tried the paid version turned all the way up +15, makes no difference in volume...
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+1. No difference.
Ive noticed when you crank it past 9 it doesn't work, maybe a safety feature to ensure your speaker doesn't blow.. try it on 8 and 9
ranphi said:
I had to get the paid version because it seemed like the free one didn't make any noticeable effect in the ringtone volume for me on my GNexus. I've currently got it set at 9 on Volume+ and that finally seems to have made it loud enough for me (but I still have to crank the phone's volume almost to the max to have it loud enough to hear in noisy areas).
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Speaker volume is one of the things I am nervous about on the Nexus, I do use my phone as a alarm clock and speakerphone during conference calls. I've seen quite a few reviews where the reviewer thought the speaker was too quiet. At least it's comforting to know the volume can be boosted to an acceptable level for some people using software. I wonder if the VZW version will offer any improvements in this area.
loop3 said:
+1. No difference.
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It's a quirky little App. You have to keep trying it. There were a couple times where it stopped working for me, then when I came back later on it was working again.
Here's what to do, open up a song in your music player so you have something playing in the background. Then open up Volume+ & enable speaker modifications. Now try changing the volume levels. Go from like 3 to 8, if it's working you will notice a change instantly. If it doesn't work, try rebooting and/or un/re-installing and trying again. As others have said, I can set the volume all the way up to 10 maybe even 11, but any higher and nothing will happen. So don't over do it and hit 15 cause you won't notice any difference.
Honestly, without this app this phone would have been close to deal break territory for me.

in call volume too low

in call volume too low how to increase ??
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I find it's too low as well. Even on highest volume I've frequently got trouble hearing what ppl are saying... Especially in noisy environments such as on public transport! I'm on InsertCoin 6.1.
I have not yet found an app to boost the volume.
I must use a headset to talk if I want to hear anyone while in a public or noisy place.
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i have to have my in call volume on 50% or its too loud, 100% is just a bit quieter than loud speaker.
treebill said:
i have to have my in call volume on 50% or its too loud, 100% is just a bit quieter than loud speaker.
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Maybe that's because of your use of DSP Manager. My ear piece is very weak. It's like listening through a train engineer's wool sock soaked in kerosene and hog fat.
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There is no app available that can boost the in-call volume.
I believe the only way that an in-call volume modification can be achieved is by making the necessary changes in the source and building your own kernel. I seem to remember this was done on the Nexus One a while back.
I have my in call volume set at 25% while not in crowded places. While clubbing i use cca 50%, anything more hurts me xD
BTW, thats on stock, 1.29, not rooted, no DSP
My HOX is loud enaugh.
But I faced the same issue when I had the Sensation. Two solutions existed:
1) Non-Rooted, use Volume+, Volume Boost, Louder Volume Hack or Equalizer
2) Rooted, use this guide.
omar302 said:
My HOX is loud enaugh.
But I faced the same issue when I had the Sensation. Two solutions existed:
1) Non-Rooted, use Volume+, Volume Boost, Louder Volume Hack or Equalizer
2) Rooted, use this guide.
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Unfortunately, the apps you listed do not work for increasing the in call volume, apart from Louder Volume Hack but it's very outdated and won't work on the One X (I made it for the original T-Mobile G1 and Google removed the files that it changed when they released the Nexus One).
As it stands, there's no app available that can boost the in call volume, not to my knowledge anyway.
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is there any solution for this?
having the same problem too
I have the exact same problem, and it appeared after I rooted and started flashing ROMs, wasn't the case with the stock ROM.
Currently using LeeDroid
Me too...
Thank god i've found more people with this "feature". I've noticed that after flashing LeeDroid 6.4.0. Never noticed that before rooting.
Yeah call volume does suck
On charmeleon
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I'm also on LeeDroid 6.4
Having the exact same issue and me too using leedroid 6.4.0
I can't remember weather it was like this before I flashed this rom.
WTF? My in call volume is way too loud. I have to keep the one X 2-3 cm away from my ear sometimes
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I think this is more popular issue than we think. I got that problem too on ARHD 7.1.0, hope its only software problem not hardware.
Sometimes sound incall is very good, clear, loud, but mostly its sux, especially when there is more sounds around (streets etc).
Nope..its too loud for me..so I have kept it on half..I am on ARHD 7.1 ..
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So its very strange, maybe should try to give back on warranty ?

[Q] Lowering the incall sound?

As the title says, I'm getting constantly earraped by that speaker, even if it's set to the lowest.
Nubzori said:
As the title says, I'm getting constantly earraped by that speaker, even if it's set to the lowest.
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Loved the phrase: earraped.
I know this will sound stupid, but have you tried VOL down key while in call?
this guy is hearing frequencies unknown to the human ear. lol #earman
I literally have to keep the phone 2-3cm away from my ear. And yes I've set the volume on minimal whilst on call
I tried some apps from play store and they all tell me that my in-call volume issues on lowest
I guess I have to hold my phone differently
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I also have no in call volume. I assume it's a bug. I am running HD Revolution 6.1 and Franco #9
Same problem here. I don't even have to put the phone in my ear when I talk to my dad.
Also, call volume controls felt unresponsive, even in stock ROM.

[Q] Audio-Sound Volume Problem

Hi all guys ..
I have a little problem with infinity virtuous 1.35 beta1.
I sometimes happens that the volume goes down alone.
I pressing on the volume keys and set the volume to maximum and also controlling in audio settings the volume is set to maximum.
But with the values ​​to the maximum the phone feels low....
ex: when people call me, when I get a message WhatsApp etc. ... the volum is very low
does anyone know how to fix it?
Thanks in advance
zimilie said:
Hi all guys ..
I have a little problem with infinity virtuous 1.35 beta1.
I sometimes happens that the volume goes down alone.
I pressing on the volume keys and set the volume to maximum and also controlling in audio settings the volume is set to maximum.
But with the values ​​to the maximum the phone feels low....
ex: when people call me, when I get a message WhatsApp etc. ... the volum is very low
does anyone know how to fix it?
Thanks in advance
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The workaround is to use a volume boosting app like volume+ it works really well.
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Gizmoe said:
The workaround is to use a volume boosting app like volume+ it works really well.
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I try it.. Thanks

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