Hi,
I recently upgraded from an HTC Magic to an HTC Desire HD.
I noticed that the overall sound quality on the DHD is very poor.
I first noticed it when making a call, and the sound was very tinny. It sounded like the treble was turned way up, perhaps in an effort to increase clarity, which resulted in distortion and clipping. I suppose you could also describe it as a high pitched "buzz". I thought it might be the speaker, but ruled that out when I found the same result when using headphones or plugged into an external sound system.
The problem is noticeable in any situation:
a) The earpiece, when making calls
b) The loud speaker, when on speaker-phone or playing music
c) Line-out (headphones, speaker, sound systems, etc) for calls and music
d) Even just the "beep" the phone makes when you turn up the volume, or any other system sounds (high pitched ones obviously make the buzz more prevalent)
I did some searching online and found a few forum threads, and some people agree that it's not very good while others say it is fantastic.
The review on GSM Arena seems to agree that the SQ is lacking, but that seems to contradict what I've heard a lot of people on the forums say.
The main problem is that people have different opinions of what is acceptable, what is good, and what is not.
So, I created a video in attempt to demonstrate what I'm talking about.
I ask that you please watch it, and tell me if it sounds similar to your Desire HD, or if there is something wrong with mine. When comparing your phones to other makes or models, does yours sound a lot more trebley and tinny?
The first part of the video is a speakerphone comparison with a Samsung Galaxy S and my DHD. It's kind of hard to tell in the video, but it's clearly evident in person. I also included a line-out recording with the DHD and an HTC Magic, which I think illustrates the issue a bit better. The last part of the video is comparing audio, from a computer, an SGS, and the DHD. The volume from the SGS and the DHD were pretty low, so I had to boost them a bit in post-processing which does make the "tinny" clipped treble sound very apparent, albeit a little exaggerated.
This issue is less prevelent in some styles of music, so I will also include a link to the exact song used in my tests in case anyone would be so kind as to try playing it back on their device and see if they get the same result.
Tycho - Past is Prologue
I should also mention that SRS and Dolby and all that jazz don't make a difference -- while they do make some songs sound better, the high pitched "buzz" distortion is still present -- and since it's there with plain old system sounds, ringtones, calls, etc., I think it is fair to assume that the music EQ and effects don't really have anything to do with the issue.
Finally, here is the video (be sure to select 720p for optimum audio quality):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NBHydZ5g-g
I thank you for your time and your help!!
By the way, I am currently running Android Revolution HD 3.2 and my radio version is 12.41.60.19_26.06.04.14_M
hey there, please get the TELUS AUDIO FIX for your device
its a .zip
simple to install, just put it on the ROOT of your sdcard
then boot into recovery
i assume you know what recovery is because you have modded the phone
and apply update from zip
pick the telus.audio.fix.zip
give it 10-30 seconds
and boom fixed
RKALLOO said:
hey there, please get the TELUS AUDIO FIX for your device
its a .zip
simple to install, just put it on the ROOT of your sdcard
then boot into recovery
i assume you know what recovery is because you have modded the phone
and apply update from zip
pick the telus.audio.fix.zip
give it 10-30 seconds
and boom fixed
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The Telus audio fix is meant for the Telus DHD and shiftis didn't mention he has one.
Hawks556 said:
The Telus audio fix is meant for the Telus DHD and shiftis didn't mention he has one.
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While I am on the Rogers network, my DHD did originally come from Telus... Would that fix still apply to me?
Are you referring to the TurboniumX fix linked below, or is there more than one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11708309
the 2.2.1 update fixed it.. just update it
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kudoboi said:
the 2.2.1 update fixed it.. just update it
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I am running the most recent Revolution HD ROM (3.2), which is running 2.2.1
Furthermore, I just heard from the creator of the Revolution HD mod, who says that the "TurboniumX audio fix is included in the ROM".
I'm stumped.
i mean the official 2.2.1 update by htc
it adds makes it easier to text, fixs the lag on dhd, improve on camera, fixes major bugs and improves the audio by alot but i think u need to unroot to update
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kudoboi said:
i mean the official 2.2.1 update by htc
it adds makes it easier to text, fixs the lag on dhd, improve on camera, fixes major bugs and improves the audio by alot but i think u need to unroot to update
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I'll leave that as a last resort, but if possible I'd like to find a solution that doesn't involve unrooting.
i dont think thr is..... thr r apps out thr but they are all for 2.1 and below
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If the official 2.2.1 update has the fix, I think the devs would have included or even improved it in their custom roms?
the update was released only yesterday
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I must have missed that. Which one is it? What is the version number?
Android Version: 2.2.1
Build number: 1.84.720.3 CL335251
Software number: 1.84.720.3
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That one was released the 15th already and only in India.
its released in the entire asia and in uk
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And getting back to the topic, what have you done so far? Did you find any solution? If not you could try reflashing the turboniumx audio fix even though it is included in the rom.
kudoboi said:
its released in the entire asia and in uk
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Apparently it's released in some other countries in asia too
http://www.htc.com/sea/support.aspx (sea standing for south east asia)
but not whole asia
http://www.htc.com/asia/support.aspx
and definitely not in europe nor uk
http://www.htc.com/europe/support.aspx
http://www.htc.com/uk/support.aspx
some said they recieved it in uk
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And getting back to the topic, what have you done so far? Did you find any solution? If not you could try reflashing the turboniumx audio fix even though it is included in the rom.
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I haven't had a chance to try anything yet -- I am going to try re-flashing TurboniumX when I get home from work, and I'll report back.
Related
Stupid question...
Is there any way to increase the base volume level on the Incredible? Listening to podcasts via the speaker phone is sometimes challenging in certain environments. I would like to be able to increase the levels if possible.
Anyone know if this is possible?
I also would like to increase the volume on this , Bluetooth and inbound calls.
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Same, but for all audio out.
There was an app called LVH (Louder Volume Hack) in the market that I purchased when I had my Eris that worked PERFECTLY for this on CM5/CM6/Stock Sense. But the app doesn't appear to work on my Incredible. Which sucks Because I LOVED being able to crank the headset/bluetooth volume.. I would love to see something like this working on the inc..
!EDIT! Apparently I just didn't try enough times because I got the app working on the official OTA 2.2! The app appears to work but I do not think the volume is actualy being increased.. gonna try the 4.0 Beta.
Devs Page: http://androidaudiohacks.com/home/
LVH Apparently Doesn't work for DINC!
Hi Guys,
Purchased the LVH from Meltus, thinking that with root, I'd have no problem using it, but while it did run, and say it had successfully pushed the proper values, it didn't seem to increase the volume. I wrote the dev, & he told me it doesn't work with the Droid Incredible :-(
His site: http://androidaudiohacks.com, does have disclaimers and info indicating the app is for earlier phones like the G1, and Saphire, and doesn't work on Droid, or branded android phones, but not clear enough for idiots like me! He also said in his reply that Google had locked access to the volume files on later phones, and so increasing the volume requires modifying the kernel.
Incredibles are known for blowing out their own speakers. I recommend avoiding this.my speaker is a little blown just with normal use. I now play audio 2 clicks from max volume.
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I've been looking for the same thing. Took a trip a week ago and could not hear a movie with my earphones on the plane ride. I just found a new post last night in the "themes and apps" sub forum titled Audio/Equalizer. It has a this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783737 to a DSP equalizer you can install. You must be rooted. Works well for me with a modest gain in volume and improved sound quality. You can simply put the zip in the root directory of your sd card and use clockwork mod to install the zip. (you may have to toggle signature verification off first). Just make sure to do a Nandroid backup first in case you encounter a problem.
Thanks guys! You both ROCK!
luvit said:
Incredibles are known for blowing out their own speakers. I recommend avoiding this.my speaker is a little blown just with normal use. I now play audio 2 clicks from max volume.
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Thanks, luvit.
I didn't know about the speaker issue. My interest has been more focused on use with headphones, and in-call, which is a different speaker than the one I believe you are referring to.
I noticed the sound from the Incredible rear speaker was quite a bit higher fidelity than on other HTC phones I've owned, which may account for its being a bit more fragile, but that's just speculation. I'll be a lot more careful with it.
marcmarshall said:
I've been looking for the same thing. Took a trip a week ago and could not hear a movie with my earphones on the plane ride. I just found a new post last night in the "themes and apps" sub forum titled Audio/Equalizer. It has a this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783737 to a DSP equalizer you can install. You must be rooted. Works well for me with a modest gain in volume and improved sound quality. You can simply put the zip in the root directory of your sd card and use clockwork mod to install the zip. (you may have to toggle signature verification off first). Just make sure to do a Nandroid backup first in case you encounter a problem.
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Thanks, marcmarshall.
That sounds like it might just do it. Thanks for the links, and instructions, too. I'll definitely give it a try, and reply back to this thread with my experience.
My best to both of you. This is just another example of why xda developer's forums totally ROCK!
Hi, I went from Winmo to the iPhone and Skype finally worked . Still it had a lot of bugs. Now I'm on Android for a week and I find Skype completely unusuable.
The video chat shows 2 images on top of each other. Audiolevels are flawed.
And text chat is extremely slow. I get to see a new msg sometimes 2 Minutes! after the notification and also typing is wet laggy.
All in all - useless.
Is it just me?
Same problems here.
Also it only works in landscape. I hope there will be an update soon...
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Wasn't there a modified Skype posted somewhere in the forums? With mods to make it more usable on One X?
schriss said:
Wasn't there a modified Skype posted somewhere in the forums? With mods to make it more usable on One X?
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Just to confirm its been unstable for me too... Not heard about this mod to make it work though. Could be interesting.
Yup.. I tried the modified version but no go... Its waste of time... The audio from the other end during a call, is heard through the earpiece as well as the loudspeaker! The same applies for all Voip clients except VOX Mobile.. Vox mobile works flawlessly!
creative70 said:
Yup.. I tried the modified version but no go... Its waste of time... The audio from the other end during a call, is heard through the earpiece as well as the loudspeaker! The same applies for all Voip clients except VOX Mobile.. Vox mobile works flawlessly!
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its skype bug u cn pull headphn and replug to hear only from headphones i have a decent xp with skype on my HOX
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i had no problems with skype, video and audio quality was flawless.
i tried it on stock 1.26 though, don't know about 1.28 or custom roms
My skype has worked perfectly always... never heard of any problems with skype with android except for the 'ancient' days maybe...
@hapticc -Thanks mate.. Thats how Ive been using it so far awaiting for an update
@ all -Thats strange.. which version of Skype are you guys using? So far I tested it on 3 different One X handsets and the results are the same (sound output through the earpiece and Loudspeaker on a call)... BTW mine is PJ46100. Made in Taiwan..
creative70 said:
@hapticc -Thanks mate.. Thats how Ive been using it so far awaiting for an update
@ all -Thats strange.. which version of Skype are you guys using? So far I tested it on 3 different One X handsets and the results are the same (sound output through the earpiece and Loudspeaker on a call)... BTW mine is PJ46100. Made in Taiwan..
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I am using the the official Skype that you can find and download on Market or Playstore.
used it twice last week and thought it was excellent. Audio and Video were better than expected.
There was an update in the meanwhile and it´s a lot better for me now. Also texting works.
nearlygod said:
There was an update in the meanwhile and it´s a lot better for me now. Also texting works.
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I'm anxious to upgrade my phone to a later Android device (OneX or SIII) but still hanging back with my Motorola Atrix 2 w/2.3.6 installed, this appears to be the last functional version of Android Gingerbread (Honeycomb 3.2.x it still works fine too) it runs fine on. If Skype were still the same company prior to Microsoft Pw0ning it we would have a fully functional version of Skype for ICS. Also, ICS doesn't work on my Japanese Tablet: Sharp Galapagos 7" so it's a global issue with Skype.
just the title, any one had that?
yes up
wanted to flashed it but once i saw your thread am having a second thoughts now, it is still in alpha but almost finished and as mentioned in there thread a "daily use", how is it so far and which boot.img did you installed with/without sweep2wake ?
F-Alfaris said:
wanted to flashed it but once i saw your thread am having a second thoughts now, it is still in alpha but almost finished and as mentioned in there thread a "daily use", how is it so far and which boot.img did you installed with/without sweep2wake ?
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maybe everyone has a little issues here or there,but in general,the other ones feel:it's very good, maybe even for daily use,(read in the forum) ,not every one face the problem(can't find songs &pics),but how does the problem happen ? how to solve it ?
this problem also exists with cm10 for the ville,.. did you hear from any devices not coming from htc with this problem?
You might consider Meridian, my media player of choice for the Android platform. It is very intuitive, excellent features, such as a native digital EQ, etc. You can specify several media locations to search for music, video, etc. It just received an update over the weekend, which helped aestheticly, and the developer is constantly enhancing the app. I'm using it in the gym right now, on the StairMaster. Coupled with Beats Audio, it is unbeatable. Have fun!
~ Mike
Sent From My S-OFFed, R00ted, 100% Tricked-Out HTC Evo 4G LTE via XDA Premium!
fipsib said:
this problem also exists with cm10 for the ville,.. did you hear from any devices not coming from htc with this problem?
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nexus s &galaxy nexus had that problem，cause devices which can update or flash rom to 4.1 are not so many, it's a issue caused by the system-jb,i think~ follow the update of cm10 by tbalden, and still no solution~ also little feedbacks about this issue in the one x forum
I haven't noticed any videos of the latest test firmware (2.15) floating anywhere around so i thought i would do those none-rooted users a favor and show you a short demonstration of what kind of smooth UI us rooted users are experiencing in contrast to the IMO laggy UI we have on 1.26~1.29 roms. This is actually one of my first videos ever and i hardly even ever use a camera other than the one on my HOX to record videos. So yeah! I hope the clip i've uploaded for demonstration purposes is clear enough. Really there is little to no lag at all
Take a look for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2gq_TEkaDA
p.s: this is on maximus rom v2.2 by Football
And oh yeah, i do go into screen-on time in the video, but don't worry the battery life shown isn't what it should be. It has more to do with the fact that i reflashed the rom and had a few calls + listened to over 40 minutes of music today. I believe in total i'd have nearly 2 hours screen time by now if i hadn't restarted or reflashed.
Whatever!
With the song this video makes it seem as if it is being fast forwarded, but it isn't
shadehh said:
I haven't noticed any videos of the latest test firmware (2.15) floating anywhere around so i thought i would do those none-rooted users a favor and show you a short demonstration of what kind of smooth UI us rooted users are experiencing in contrast to the IMO laggy UI we have on 1.26~1.29 roms. This is actually one of my first videos ever and i hardly even ever use a camera other than the one on my HOX to record videos. So yeah! I hope the clip i've uploaded for demonstration purposes is clear enough. Really there is little to no lag at all
Take a look for yourself.
(not sure why the embedded link above won't work, here link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH6P9SXsS_8 )
p.s: this is on maximus rom v2.2 by Football
And oh yeah, i do go into screen-on time in the video, but don't worry that battery life doesn't say. It has more to do with the fact that i reflashed the rom and had a few calls + listened to over 40 minutes of music today. I believe in total i'd have nearly 2 hours screen time by now.
Whatever!
Oh yeah! And i added a music overlay to this video since you won't have to listen to my runny nose - BUT!! Yes there's a BUT... it may take a while for youtube to apply it, haha! Sorry guys
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No video here just some crappy music!
McBeaker said:
No video here just some crappy music!
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For real? Lol!I've got the feeling that has something to do with me having tried to put a music on top of it and the process taking a little bit, should be fine soon i hope... The video is working fine on my side. Let me see if it may be an alternative issue.. Sorry
edit: Just tried on an alternative browser on which i have not logged into any youtube account. Certainly works here. Anyone else not able to see the video?
another edit: I refreshed the page and now the song i chose to have applied on top of it seems to be working, i'm going to assume the video is fine now
I use this firmware right now, and transition effects in Sense is ****. I hate this, but I don't want to lose my data in Dead Trigger.
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Its just some music...no video at all :-\
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Can't help thinking that you may have posted the wrong link - the video you have posted is:
"Scotty - The black pearl (Dave Darell Radio Edit)" not a phone video.
Please check you are trying to post the correct video.
wkd2639 said:
Can't help thinking that you may have posted the wrong link - the video you have posted is:
"Scotty - The black pearl (Dave Darell Radio Edit)" not a phone video.
Please check you are trying to post the correct video.
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God, i am an idiot!
Link fixed**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2gq_TEkaDA
Forgive me guys, lol!
shadehh said:
God, i am an idiot!
Link fixed**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2gq_TEkaDA
Forgive me guys, lol!
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Cheers, that worked
Just one question. In the status bar at the bottom I noticed that there are notifications and quick settings tabs, are these from the updated sense 4.1? Thanks
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dzdimov said:
Just one question. In the status bar at the bottom I noticed that there are notifications and quick settings tabs, are these from the updated sense 4.1? Thanks
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Well, from what i've been informed the firmware itself actually has that implemented. However, it was not enabled by HTC. So although it is actually implemented by HTC, it was disabled and one of the devs had to re-enable it.
shadehh said:
I haven't noticed any videos of the latest test firmware (2.15) floating anywhere around so i thought i would do those none-rooted users a favor and show you a short demonstration of what kind of smooth UI us rooted users are experiencing in contrast to the IMO laggy UI we have on 1.26~1.29 roms. This is actually one of my first videos ever and i hardly even ever use a camera other than the one on my HOX to record videos. So yeah! I hope the clip i've uploaded for demonstration purposes is clear enough. Really there is little to no lag at all
Take a look for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2gq_TEkaDA
p.s: this is on maximus rom v2.2 by Football
And oh yeah, i do go into screen-on time in the video, but don't worry the battery life shown isn't what it should be. It has more to do with the fact that i reflashed the rom and had a few calls + listened to over 40 minutes of music today. I believe in total i'd have nearly 2 hours screen time by now if i hadn't restarted or reflashed.
Whatever!
With the song this video makes it seem as if it is being fast forwarded, but it isn't
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Awesome video!
Makes me excited for the ota
Thanks, pal
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see, i had a one x.. rooted unlocked and was running the 2.05 arhd rom.. then i tried going back to stock and locking the bootloader and saw that it showed "relocked" and not "locked" so i used the 30 day replacement policy my store offered and got a new one and im running it stock now.
i dont wanna pay for any repairs i might have to do at the HTC service center just because i "voided my warranty"
jayeshrc said:
see, i had a one x.. rooted unlocked and was running the 2.05 arhd rom.. then i tried going back to stock and locking the bootloader and saw that it showed "relocked" and not "locked" so i used the 30 day replacement policy my store offered and got a new one and im running it stock now.
i dont wanna pay for any repairs i might have to do at the HTC service center just because i "voided my warranty"
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Yeah, that's perfectly understandable IMO. I would wait for this rom anyway, it's a real game chaner and i think if i had this rom back then, fresh out of the box, i would have never bothered rooting.
Hi all,
I just bought my new HTC One V, day before yesterday.
Playing sound (i.e., music) through the speakers, I only hear one channel (left or right, not sure).
Playing sound through headphones or bluetooth, I hear both.
Is that normal for this phone? Or is it a hardware fault (I have tried several music players. The stock player, vlc, vanilla).
The example song I was using was 'No expectations' from the Rolling stones....
At the lead in, where you have the rhythm guitar playing the chords, and then the lead guitar comes in with the slide on the other channel (mostly)....
well, its that slide guitar that I barely hear (because it is mainly on that channel that isn't being played through the phone speaker).
So, what do you reckon. Take it back? Or is this normal? As long as it is not a fault, then I am satisfied.
Thanks in advance!
sean
Is it a bug, or is it a feature?
Hi guys,
i'm hoping someone else still owns this phone... and can tell me if they hear both channels (left & right) out of the regular speaker when playing music.... surely someone can quickly check this for me?
Gratefully,
Sean
I checked with this http://www.audiocheck.net/audiotests_stereo.php and I only could hear left
Hi
Yes its "normal"
Speaker is actually mono and right channel is "skipped"
But dont ask me why the right one
max
ok, good enough
Thanks guys,
guess it is a firmware stuff up ... and we all suffer from it.
Granted, not many people listen to music through that little speaker, but sometimes one has no choice....
and then to only hear one channel, its a little disappointing ..... htc....
Otherwise, so far, a good phone.
thanks again for your answers.
Hi
You wont believe it
THIS IS A BUG IN HTC STOCK KERNEL!!!!!
Well - next KISS kernel will have a fix
Max
Not surprised
Hey Hey!
thanks for the info!
I didn't think it was normal.
And while it is a little disappointing to find what I thought such an obvious bug in a popular phone,
i've been nothing but impressed so far with the number of updates coming through from HTC,
so if they do indeed manage to fix this one soon, they'll have one (more) happy customer.
still no resolution
@maxwen
So, a long long time between updates for the phone, and when one comes, still no fix for the sound.
My version numbers (in Germany) are now:
Android: 4.0.3
HTC Sense version: 4.0
Software number: 2.22.401.6
HTCSDK API Level 4.11
HTC Extension version: 403_1_GA_5
Kernel version: 3.0.16-g133e482
checked my stereo song from the Rolling stones, and still no twanging guitar in prominence.
Guess HTC doesn't read this forum...
What made you think there'd be a fix coming, maxwen?
svaens said:
@maxwen
So, a long long time between updates for the phone, and when one comes, still no fix for the sound.
My version numbers (in Germany) are now:
Android: 4.0.3
HTC Sense version: 4.0
Software number: 2.22.401.6
HTCSDK API Level 4.11
HTC Extension version: 403_1_GA_5
Kernel version: 3.0.16-g133e482
checked my stereo song from the Rolling stones, and still no twanging guitar in prominence.
Guess HTC doesn't read this forum...
What made you think there'd be a fix coming, maxwen?
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he fixed it in his kernel. mate.. if you are rooted, try maxwen's KISS kernel for sense. it will then work for you
misunderstood
1ceb0x said:
he fixed it in his kernel. mate.. if you are rooted, try maxwen's KISS kernel for sense. it will then work for you
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Ahh, I completely misunderstood ....
I need to look up what a KISS means (unless it is just 'keep it simple stupid, and simply just the name of his own custom kernel release... )
thanks.
I had avoided rooting, for fear of bricking, .....
should I decide to give it a go,
can anyone suggest the most reliable method for the htc one v?
R: Only one sound channel through speakers: Is that normal?
I was afraid of rooting too but hey, once you do it you will think "well, that was easy!" stock rom isn't very good, if you like sense there are some amazing sense roms to try!
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easy perhaps, but so is rm -rf *
mr_nooby said:
I was afraid of rooting too but hey, once you do it you will think "well, that was easy!" stock rom isn't very good, if you like sense there are some amazing sense roms to try!
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Yes, i'm sure it is easy. However, it is not the case where it runs well which I am cautious about, but the case when it does not.
Suddenly, an easy operation becomes not so easy.
What I think I will need to find out are:
1. optimal method to root
2. If possible to backup firmware/os state beforehand
3. Of course, no use backing up unless it is possible to easily restore after accidentally bricking
4. if one can do all this from linux
My need/want becomes now even more urgent, as that latest update I just installed removed from me the the possible to open a browser of choice from a link in my email (for example) and now always only opens the stock browser (which does not suit me).
svaens said:
I had avoided rooting, for fear of bricking, .....
should I decide to give it a go,
can anyone suggest the most reliable method for the htc one v?
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Just use that guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964
It's really easy if you follow it :victory:
svaens said:
Ahh, I completely misunderstood ....
I need to look up what a KISS means (unless it is just 'keep it simple stupid, and simply just the name of his own custom kernel release... )
thanks.
I had avoided rooting, for fear of bricking, .....
should I decide to give it a go,
can anyone suggest the most reliable method for the htc one v?
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try this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964
svaens said:
Yes, i'm sure it is easy. However, it is not the case where it runs well which I am cautious about, but the case when it does not.
Suddenly, an easy operation becomes not so easy.
What I think I will need to find out are:
1. optimal method to root
2. If possible to backup firmware/os state beforehand
3. Of course, no use backing up unless it is possible to easily restore after accidentally bricking
4. if one can do all this from linux
My need/want becomes now even more urgent, as that latest update I just installed removed from me the the possible to open a browser of choice from a link in my email (for example) and now always only opens the stock browser (which does not suit me).
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Oh, by the way.
Here all all guides and all you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713257