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Been wondering if editing certain values in AudioPara4.csv would help increase the volume output through the Headset? I did edit the files of system/etc and came up with the following flashable zip. There's also a stock one to revert back. I did test both but I'm too sleepy to notice a difference (Yeah, it's 8.30am here and didn't sleep a wink yet!). So if anyone would like to help, test the SOUND.zip and see if you notice a difference- and please report.
If it doesn't, flash back to STOCK SOUND.zip till further notice. And if anyone else would like to input any relevant info, that'd be helpful as well.
And please don't talk about Volume+ or equalizers, only looking for an internal mod that'd help with system wide volume boost.
Just for info, the only lines I'd edited in the Flashable zip is the hex values (to higher values) in Column H of PHONE_HEADSET_VOL0 to VOL5 (Row 77-82).
No difference. Not only this have tried many other tweaks but nothings helps. Stock sound is good on headset. What I want is some tweak for speaker ( it really suck )
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Search 'volume+'
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spit_fire said:
And please don't talk about Volume+ or equalizers, only looking for an internal mod that'd help with system wide volume boost.
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But if you meant that as a temporary fix for the user peace.nitish, then I guess you're right. Volume+ does provide a significant boost (Avoid hitting the levels too high, may distort)- and is available for free on the developer's webpage.
As for the etc files, they may need some more looking at! Will post an update if I find anything useful..
i think all boosters/volume mods only harms speaker.
standart volume is enough to hear if someone calling you.
if you want listen to music, buy headphones.
dream707 said:
i think all boosters/volume mods only harms speaker.
standart volume is enough to hear if someone calling you.
if you want listen to music, buy headphones.
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Well, only on the lookout for a fix to increase output in the headset and not the speaker. The speaker is loud enough if you ask me, the headset could've done better.
I've modded outputs on several phones successfully (including a Sensation, Desire HD and HD mini, of the HTC line) and there are always values which will harm your speaker AND values that (if edited reasonably) would increase output without distortion to a higher-than-safe official value.
Editing the AudioPara4.csv file for devices such as Aria and G2 have proved a higher output. And I'm pretty sure it is responsible for the output on the WFS as well. Just needs some more looking into.
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i guess this is basically a general android question, but is there a file somewhere on system that allows you to manually increase the max volume? i thought i read somewhere in these forums (perhaps aokp or codename discussion threads) about someone editing a file (like build.prop or something) to allow for higher volume. i checked the build.prop on my toshiba thrive and didn't see any volume settings.
This is a good question..
I searched the Web and found this guide which may be promising. I may try this myself this evening. Hopefully it works!
http://androidadvices.com/increase-volume-android-mobile-phones/
EDIT: Apparently there's also an app called Volume+ which works with the E4GT that does it for you.
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cshoffie said:
This is a good question..
I searched the Web and found this guide which may be promising. I may try this myself this evening. Hopefully it works!
http://androidadvices.com/increase-volume-android-mobile-phones/
EDIT: Apparently there's also an app called Volume+ which works with the E4GT that does it for you.
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apparently those files don't exist anymore.
i tried volume+, but no bueno.
I don't know your knowledge or skill level but look in /system/etc/audio
There are settings in the files for delays, volume gain, well - everything really. If you're unsure what you're doing then just make a copy of every file in there just in case something go haywire so you can replace the one you edit with the original.
One of the settings, I think for level gain is at "-12" Also, if your ears start bleeding because you set something too high - I'm not responsible.
Haven't tested it on the sgs but this was accomplished through kernel modifications on my evo. I assume things would be no different here.
Bump any luck here? I tried volume + but it only boosts the volume a very small amount. My old phone had several kernels with volume enhancements, can't believe one has not been made for this phone yet.
Not sure exactly how it was done. But in the evo 3d forums they used qpst to change the maximum volume to a higher volume because the speaker isn't loud at all
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The volume+ app did help over bluetooth more than the speaker. Still not as loud as i would like though.
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Use Voodoo #LOUDER. supercurio is badass.
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I don't know your knowledge or skill level but look in /system/etc/audio
There are settings in the files for delays, volume gain, well - everything really. If you're unsure what you're doing then just make a copy of every file in there just in case something go haywire so you can replace the one you edit with the original.
One of the settings, I think for level gain is at "-12" Also, if your ears start bleeding because you set something too high - I'm not responsible.[/QUOT
I know these all though Now I'm on MTK soc custom ROM which lacks engineering mode through which I can get the maximum volume of my headphones or speaker.
So I tried to find out file like other SoC does like Samsung to edit in almost all possible system directory but no luck.
How do you suggest me now...???
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AS OF NOW, THIS IS UNSUPPORTED, IF SOMEONE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE OVER DEVELOPMENT FEEL FREE TO, MAKE SURE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO ME AND IXNYNE. EDITING THE FILES WITH A TEXT EDITOR WORKS BEST. HAVE FUN!!! EMAIL ME @ [email protected]
Hey everybody, I just made some Headphone volume boost scripts, all are tested and work, though some may damage your hardware.(Continue reading)
These are flashable zip files that will work on any recovery.
They range in digital volume from 62-68 for now. And range from 19-20 in digital volume. (63/19 only)
They are safe to flash for the most part, but values above 65 for digital volume MAY damage hardware.
How to install:
Download and flash in CWM, TWRP, or Philz
Downloads: Below
-Slight boost, choose 62/20, 63/19, 63/20, or 64/20
-Medium boost, choose 65/20- Some devices may clip at high volume.
-High boost, choose 66/20- Some devices may clip at high volume.
-Experimental Extreme boost, choose 67/20 or 68/20- use with caution! May damage hardware.
I would recommend 63/19 for iPhone like sound. Or 64/20 for loud sound, without distortion.
Aosp earpiece boost and stock earpiece was removed, they didn't work correctly, use new earpiece and Bluetooth boost!
Remember:
I am not responsible if your phone explodes, creates a nuclear weapon, makes your ears bleed, or if it stops working.
If you say I broke your phone, I will laugh at you. Please advise!
Bugs: None reported... Yet.
Please tell me if anything is wrong!
Thanks,
willi_3609
P.S. this is working best on KK Roms. And new Earpiece and Bluetooth boost are out!!!
Thanks to iXNyNe for the base files!
Thank you for making this. I found it to be very helpful.
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I added a link to your thread in my op
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Empty, space save.
I'll post small fixes here!
1. If you have a problem, tell me what model and ROM you are running. Plus the mod you flashed.
2. Please be polite!
Can you do the same for handset speaker? Thanks
Yes. soon
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Can you do the same for handset speaker? Thanks
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I will add them soon, I am testing different values.
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I will add them soon, I am testing different values.
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I believe the handset speaker uses rx1 so using the headphone zip should also set the handset volume.
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It uses rx7
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I believe the handset speaker uses rx1 so using the headphone zip should also set the handset volume.
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Just put them up, they use rx7 not rx1, I wish it were that easy, I've been trying to find a way to boost the earpiece volume, for making calls. Its hard.
your the best dude..
Thanks, don't forget to hit the thanks button.
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your the best dude..
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Good to know people like the vol boost!
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Good to know people like the vol boost!
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was looking for this a long time ago.. i flashed 2 files yesterday from some1 who posted other volume boosts as well but having a more wide option available is amazing....
If i an not mistaken , we can flash multiple files one after the other, correct ?
example.. i want to boost Head phone and speaker .. so flash Headphone6520.zip followed by Speaker66.zip ? or would Speaker66.zip overwrite Headphone.zip changes ?
As i understand it both files just modify Mixer_paths.Xml, so multiple flashes would just be overwriting the same file?
Thanks for the mod !
You can use both.
nayak.aj said:
If i an not mistaken , we can flash multiple files one after the other, correct ?
example.. i want to boost Head phone and speaker .. so flash Headphone6520.zip followed by Speaker66.zip ? or would Speaker66.zip overwrite Headphone.zip changes ?
As i understand it both files just modify Mixer_paths.Xml, so multiple flashes would just be overwriting the same file?
Thanks for the mod !
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It just modifies them, you can flash both speaker and headphone, no need to wipe anything either!
Can anybody test somethibg out for me.
I need somebody with an AOSP based ROM to test my Earpiece zip. That would be great, ui need to know if it works on the D80x models
It should boost earpiece volume as that is the only lower value, but I would be thankful to have someone test it and report back to me. Thanks.
@willi_3609 Thanks for this..
i ve flashed some of them.. it works fine with cable headphone but bluetooth headphone is not as loud as cable headphones..
Would be much better if bluetooth headphones could sound like same as cable headphones
Thanks!
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@willi_3609 Thanks for this..
i ve flashed some of them.. it works fine with cable headphone but bluetooth headphone is not as loud as cable headphones..
Would be much better if bluetooth headphones could sound like same as cable headphones
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its been posted a lot of time, bluetooth headphone volume is digital. cant be changed
question: when i already have a volume mod flashed then i flash another kernel, the volume mod flashed will dissappear right? so need to flash the boost again..? ?
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its been posted a lot of time, bluetooth headphone volume is digital. cant be changed
question: when i already have a volume mod flashed then i flash another kernel, the volume mod flashed will dissappear right? so need to flash the boost again..? ?
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Answer: Its actually not about kernel.. But yes. It can help..
I ve tried many rome and mods .. Its definitely changeable.. Last time i ve tried sony walkman on my g2 (cloudy g3 rom) was the best sound with bluetooth.. It was as loud as cable..
but cloudy's rom wasn't good enough.. (heating) therefor i had to change it..
So one thing i m sure is bluetooth sounds can be changed..
Cm integration
Hey OP can you look at possibly getting this working with cm11. I know there are other mods that say they help with those volume issues but I've yet to find one that gives stock like or close to stock results. Thanks!
it already works.
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Hey OP can you look at possibly getting this working with cm11. I know there are other mods that say they help with those volume issues but I've yet to find one that gives stock like or close to stock results. Thanks!
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This works with all Roms, cm, aosp, stock, everything.
It just edits a file already present in the Roms.
I love my tab S and maybe this is the best screen I've seen my whole life.
But one thing bothers me that, I've been using the s and note devices from past 3 years, one thing I always did was Boost the sound for Speaker and the Headphone in the Mixer paths xml file.
I've searched this tab for a similar file and have got absolutely nothing.
Any good developer please help me out, if you can find that for it would be a great help
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I love my tab S and maybe this is the best screen I've seen my whole life.
But one thing bothers me that, I've been using the s and note devices from past 3 years, one thing I always did was Boost the sound for Speaker and the Headphone in the Mixer paths xml file.
I've searched this tab for a similar file and have got absolutely nothing.
Any good developer please help me out, if you can find that for it would be a great help
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Tinyucm.conf on the stock ROM.
Thanks but can you help a little more
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Tinyucm.conf on the stock ROM.
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Yes, this was a great help, but I am not able to understand what I have to increase in that file
To be specific I want my Earpiece (in call), headphones, and Speaker (both in call and music one) boosted
Can you help me with that?
visheshsahlot said:
Yes, this was a great help, but I am not able to understand what I have to increase in that file
To be specific I want my Headset (in call), headphones, and Speaker (both in call and music one) boosted
Can you help me with that?
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You could install my ROM and use the DSP manager, it also uses mixerpaths though a more serious answer is look at the comments it should point u in the right direction.
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You could install my ROM and use the DSP manager, it also uses mixerpaths though a more serious answer is look at the comments it should point u in the right direction.
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I was just searching but couldn't find the right direction, actually M reluctant to move to Cm I don't like touchwiz but I want a fully functional stock ROM, saw the comments section couldn't make it what were you telling my friend
Can you please consider me a noob and help me out? :angel:
you can edit default_gain in system/etc
I thought xml edit only applied to CM/AOSP/GPe roms.
OP, did this end up working out for you?
I can't watch a movie without headphones on this nice device.
I need to boost up my tab s's volume too.
Any solutions?
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I can't watch a movie without headphones on this nice device.
I need to boost up my tab s's volume too.
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Any solutions?
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I've attached some screen shots to what you need to modify to increase your external speakers along with headphones.
You'll need Root Explorer or equivalent.
Let me know if it helped.
It's best to raise the digital volume it sounds less distorted ...my setting are +12 to all digital volumes and sounds great
Just to to clarify, you only need to raise the digital volume? I'm going to give it a shot.
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It's best to raise the digital volume it sounds less distorted ...my setting are +12 to all digital volumes and sounds great
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Just to to clarify, you only need to raise the digital volume? I'm going to give it a shot.
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Could you take a screenshot of your settings numbers and post it?? Showing all your numbers as in example pic? I am getting ready to try this. Thanks:fingers-crossed:
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Could you take a screenshot of your settings numbers and post it?? Showing all your numbers as in example pic? I am getting ready to try this. Thanks:fingers-crossed:
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I've only made changes to the two areas outlined. Hope this helps.
Here you go hope this helps
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Here you go hope this helps
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It really worked.... Thank you
Any way to do this without root?
Anybody tried this, the free version gets mixed reviews but the pro version (£2.00) get good ones.
John.
Equalizer & Bass Booster
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=music.bassbooster.equalizer&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=music.bassbooster.equalizer.pay&hl=en
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Anybody tried this, the free version gets mixed reviews but the pro version (£2.00) get good ones.
John.
Equalizer & Bass Booster
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=music.bassbooster.equalizer&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=music.bassbooster.equalizer.pay&hl=en
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I have tried that and multiple others. Some work well, some dont.
None have given me what I am looking for which it the ability to boost things like system volume, notification volume, etc. Still looking for a way to do that.
The best that I can accomplish is boosting media volume via a music or video player. If that is all you are looking for then the equalizer and bass booster will work fine.
Just curious if someone has developed something that works with V4A, and increases the volume output of the headphone jack?
I have been able to do this with my old phone, an S3 with the Boeffla kernel installed...I dont think the Boeffla can be installed on the ZF2 but there may be other kernels that offer the option of enhancing the volume....
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Thanks, I'll do some looking. If anyone else has anything, let me know.
Anyone know where mixer_paths.xml is on our phones?
There is an app for that
did u try viper4android
Yes, I tried V4A. The gain setting just introduced distortion. Not sure if there is any way, but I'd love to know if there is.
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There is an app for that
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Care to share the app? I tried ALSAmixer, and it says it can't find libasound.so to make changes. I don't know how to use that app, I tried a manual search, but came up empty handed. All the free apps I've tried are trash.
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Yes, I tried V4A. The gain setting just introduced distortion. Not sure if there is any way, but I'd love to know if there is.
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What headphones are you using? I'm using Viper and depending on my settings, I can make a $8 pair of Panasonic earbuds sound like they cost hundreds. I use various SOL Republic over ear and ear buds that sound incredible without any distortion. I can give you some settings ideas if you'd like. When using Viper also, I find you get better results if you leave the ASUS Audio Wizard enabled and set to Music Mode
I'm using Aurisonics Forte IEMs. The bass, when it hits, tends to drown out, or fade the mids and highs. I'll try turning on music mode, I've got it off right now.
*edit* Okay, don't like music mode on with Viper. Adds a weird echo effect. I did figure out I was using the gain wrong, so I've made that adjustment. Have to give it more of a listen, but it's better.
Well, I went to poweranpapp.com, and downloaded the Intel version of the app. Supposed to savethe battery life, and improve sound. Not bad, but I still wish the phone was louder.
Just edit your mixerpaths.xml file for louder output on your headphone , save and reboot.
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i snort flour said:
Just edit your mixerpaths.xml file for louder output on your headphone , save and reboot.
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Where is mixerpaths.xml on this phone. I use Root Explorer, and can't find it anywhere. I've almost given up, and thought that it just wasn't possible. If you can direct me, that would be greatly appreciated.
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Where is mixerpaths.xml on this phone. I use Root Explorer, and can't find it anywhere. I've almost given up, and thought that it just wasn't possible. If you can direct me, that would be greatly appreciated.
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Not sure it may not have it. It's not in the usual location if I remember correctly.
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i snort flour said:
Just edit your mixerpaths.xml file for louder output on your headphone , save and reboot.
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What is the correct spelling of mixerpaths?? Does it have a space or dash? i.e. "mixer paths.xml" or "mixer-paths.xml"
I did a search on the file name and it came back as a spelling option.
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col
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There is an app for that
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brokey said:
What is the correct spelling of mixerpaths?? Does it have a space or dash? i.e. "mixer paths.xml" or "mixer-paths.xml"
I did a search on the file name and it came back as a spelling option.
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I've tried searching with Root Explorer both mixer_paths.xml, and mixerpaths.xml. No luck finding it yet.
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I've tried searching with Root Explorer both mixer_paths.xml, and mixerpaths.xml. No luck finding it yet.
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When I try searching for "mixerpaths.xml" (with the double quotes) and android I google comes back with the different spelling options and links to forum posts about it..
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The phone has terrible volume. It has nothing to do with the headphones. On my old s3 a volume booster app was all I needed. Now, with this zen2 551kl I'm searching for the ability to boost gain. I've unlocked boot loader and rooted and then tried viper but it failed to apply patch/plugin/driver.
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Milkman613 said:
The phone has terrible volume. It has nothing to do with the headphones. On my old s3 a volume booster app was all I needed. Now, with this zen2 551kl I'm searching for the ability to boost gain. I've unlocked boot loader and rooted and then tried viper but it failed to apply patch/plugin/driver.
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I've heard also you have to set viper to impassive (linux) rw.+...tried the app and gave su permission to no avail.