Hi Guys,
Complete nood here, sorry!
I've just rooted my Desire (did it first time, no issues whatsoever!) I'm sticking with my current stock rom for now (still undecided on which 2.2 rom to go for and don't have time tonight!)
However, one thing i really want to do with root access is remove the EU volume restriction on my phone. I've done a fair bit of hunting but can't find a dam thing on it.
Can anyone help me out?
Thanks in advance.
Bump +1 this is the quietest phone I ever had.
I debranded my Orange Desire using a Europe ROM - didn't make a difference. I found a "WWE ROM" and it's much louder now.
I take it this volume limit has now been forced upon us?
I have found volume to be better since upgrading to froYo - not sure if its me but its definitely louder now...
I'm using a stock 2.2 rom (unbranded, rooted) and the volume is definitely lower than it was in 2.1.
I would be very interested in any solution to this...
nforsans said:
I have found volume to be better since upgrading to froYo - not sure if its me but its definitely louder now...
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Yeah, I thought is was louder also after froyo update
noticeably quieter, i have to go nearly full volume now with my headphones. previously half way used to be adequate.
flashflash said:
noticeably quieter, i have to go nearly full volume now with my headphones. previously half way used to be adequate.
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I've always had to go to near full volume, especially with podcasts
Hi All,
In my experience so far with the dinc2, I've used several Sense as well as AOSP roms. Though I prefer AOSP overall, I did notice that when I used Sense roms, the call quality seemed a bit better / different when using the built-in earpiece (aka non-headset, non-speakerphone).
There was something about it - perhaps I could hear my own voice better through the earpiece, or the person on the other end sounded clearer; I can't adequately describe what it was. I do know that the Dinc2 has multiple mics for sound-cancellation; is this a feature that is present in Sense that didn't make it over to AOSP? Or is the way the sound is processed just different in each?
Also, other features like raising the ringer volume when the phone is in your pocket and then lowering it when you pick up your phone to answer a call, or switching to speakerphone automatically when the phone is placed screen down on a surface - is there a particular reason these features were never ported over to AOSP?
dirkdigles said:
Hi All,
In my experience so far with the dinc2, I've used several Sense as well as AOSP roms. Though I prefer AOSP overall, I did notice that when I used Sense roms, the call quality seemed a bit better / different when using the built-in earpiece (aka non-headset, non-speakerphone).
There was something about it - perhaps I could hear my own voice better through the earpiece, or the person on the other end sounded clearer; I can't adequately describe what it was. I do know that the Dinc2 has multiple mics for sound-cancellation; is this a feature that is present in Sense that didn't make it over to AOSP? Or is the way the sound is processed just different in each?
Also, other features like raising the ringer volume when the phone is in your pocket, or switching to speakerphone automatically when the phone is placed screen down on a surface - is there a particular reason these features were never ported over to AOSP?
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Part of the reason the call quality is different is because of the differences in the two kernels. Some of the AOSP kernels have a lower call volume and others have better call volume. Most of the more recent AOSP kernels have good volumes overall. Im currently running tiamats most recent kernel and my call quality is just as good as sense.
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I got my replacement phone (from insurance claim) today and all three callers say that the call quality is much better than usual.
I'm wondering if I had poor call quality on my previous phone because I flash about 2 ROMS a month or because it was dropped a few times.
I planned on rooting and flashing Jedi Jelly today but now I'm not too sure.
If I'm being too paranoid just call me out but i want to be cautious.
Could have been hardware or software related. The best way to get a for sure answer is to make a backup and flash a rom. If you get bad results, restore the backup.
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I also got a replacement phone today in the mail and I have noticed that the manufature date is january 2013! which means the phones are very new. Mine is made in china, its possible that the parts they are using now are the same model but maybe something is different inside. The factory probably uses whatever parts are available and i too have notice a much better gps signal indoors so maybe now the s2 has some newer guts.
where is the manufacture date located?
roms!!!!!!! especially on jelly bean ports "whenever i go back to stock i notice better call quality "
It's underneath the battery. It has the month and year
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Thru my experience, I had echo problems on the majority of custom roms... especially jb roms. After about 5 months of flashing just about every rom, I went back to an ics rom (infamous to be exact) and have had no problems since. At one point I went back to stock unrooted and experienced no call issues and amazing battery life. Infamous has done exactly the same thing for me that's why I'm sticking to it.
Btw, I'm not knocking on any of the devs here as their work has always been greatly appreciated so hopefully I didn't offend anyone.
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GregL said:
roms!!!!!!! especially on jelly bean ports "whenever i go back to stock i notice better call quality "
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Skyrocket-based kernels do not work well. AOSP/CM-based ROMs all have problems with SGS2 talker quality, far-end listener echo, or both. AOSP/CM kernels that use H0tcakez, kko, or ASDK kernels fix the echo problem. The SGS2 talker quality problem can be fixed by setting Phone -> Settings, "Noise Suppression" to ENABLE. After setting Noise Suppression, you may have to reboot if your ROM settings don't seem to stick. While there definitely has been progress, there is more work to be done.
poor call quality
Issue: poor call quality (muffled, cloudy, foggy) after I flashed my phone from ICS (4.0.4) to JB (4.1 or higher). The original ROM that came with the phone had the best quality.
Attempted:
Flashing: ATT-SGH-I727-UCLL3-STOCK-odexed-cwm.zip :: worst quality, cm-10.0.0-skyrocket.zip :: bad quality, cm-10.1-20130221-NIGHTLY-skyrocket.zip :: bad quality, ATT-UCLF6-cwm5.zip :: OK quality, ATT-UCLI3-odexed-cwm.zip :: OK quality, I727-UCLF6-071212.zip :: worst quality. I wiped the cache, and data. I even wiped the dalvik cache. Other times I did not with the same ROM.
Radios: I tried different Radios (UCLI3 & UCLF6) and did not notice a difference in call quality. Even with the original ROM was loaded, I flashed the Radio (UCLI3 & UCLF6) and not notice a difference. I believe the Radios are not related to the call quality. Is this true or am I missing something?
Settings: I disabled noise suppression, in the versions that supported that feature, which made the quality better but not as good as the original. I also disabled the extra volume feature, in the versions that support that feature, and that also made the quality better but not as good as the original.
Info: I have a Samsung S II Skyrocket (SGH-I727) and use AT&T. The signal strength seems consistent no matter the ROM is loaded.
Currently, besides my original ROM – which is the best call quality, the ATT-UCLF6-cwm5.zip & ATT-UCLI3-odexed-cwm.zip have the best call quality. Can anyone recommend an Android 4.2.x ROM that may have the best radios and/or kernel to alleviate this issue?
Thank you!
Great post! I was going to start flashing today but after seeing this thread I'm going to hold off until the official Jelly Bean from Koodo or Telus. I thought that all ROMs would interact with hardware in the same way! I enjoy the call quality I currently have clear and crisp. Thanks All!
Could it be an issue within the kernel not the radio?
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Skyrocket-based kernels do not work well. AOSP/CM-based ROMs all have problems with SGS2 talker quality, far-end listener echo, or both. AOSP/CM kernels that use H0tcakez, kko, or ASDK kernels fix the echo problem. The SGS2 talker quality problem can be fixed by setting Phone -> Settings, "Noise Suppression" to ENABLE. After setting Noise Suppression, you may have to reboot if your ROM settings don't seem to stick. While there definitely has been progress, there is more work to be done.
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Mahashwar said:
Issue:
Settings: I disabled noise suppression, in the versions that supported that feature, which made the quality better but not as good as the original. I also disabled the extra volume feature, in the versions that support that feature, and that also made the quality better but not as good as the original.
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After upping to P.A.C. 's 4.2.2 I wa told by someone (who I could hear perfectly" that they were having a hard time understanding me.
Noise Suppression was ENABLED, trying it disabled now.
Having searched around, and read this thread (thus the quotes) I've realized that advice can vary a fair bit! haha.
Well see what happens.
Not about to go back down to that old school ICS Telus is offering here in Canada. Took ages just for that and doesn't look like anything else is coming anytime soon.
EDIT: Noise Suppression was ENABLED by default. I disabled, called a friend and was told it sounded bad. RE-ENABLED and called back, was told it sounded good. Reboots in between each change/call.
Even if enabled maybe switch of, reboot, switch on and reboot?? Worth a shot anyways.
EDIT: Noise Suppression was ENABLED by default. I disabled, called a friend and was told it sounded bad. RE-ENABLED and called back, was told it sounded good. Reboots in between each change/call.
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hmm I'll try this then post if working with me as well
ok the call quality is much better,I disabled the noise suppression then re-enabled like you did with reboots every time,I'll testing with other calls i hope problem solved because i love my AAMOD rom the only thing i changed was the radio from t989UVLI1 to T989UVLI4
I'm glad I searched for this thread and found people with similar issues. I rarely carry on long phone conversations, but when I do, I'd prefer the other person not have to strain to hear me. The call quality issue that I run into the most is "you sound distant/quiet" and people generally asking me to speak up when I'm already talking awkwardly loud to try and appease the issue. An iteration of this call problem has been persistent for me in every ROM/Kernel combo since 4.1.2 build bases. Heck even CM10.00 stable had problems for me. Some people say the Cerux Kernel helps but I've yet to see that ring true. I've tried the enabling/disabling noise suppression, with reboots, and still the problem exists.
I hate to switch from a solid build strictly because of call quality issues, but it is extremely annoying having to repeat myself or speak really loud for someone to hear me.
Hopefully this gets more attention and resolutions in the near future as I'd REALLY hate to go all the way back to an ICS based build. Too many new features I've grown accustomed to.
idk if it was just me but my calls have always been choppy on stock rom.
Currently using Embryo 6.8, stock radio on Koodo, incoming calls are crisp and clear, no complaints on the other end, usually a landline or Rogers phone. Usually the second question I ask the receiver, do I sound clear...always yes.
Consistent call quality complaints with 2 GS2's...
I got a second t989 thinking my phone was messed up. Rooted the second newer model and it's got the same call quality complaints. I could deal with just about any issue not working except call quality. Can't believe this isn't fixed yet.
I'm also speaking of 10.0, not 10.1.
I just don't have the stomach to flash radios and kernels etc to find a fix. Hopefully a stable 10.1 will fix the issue.
Running S2 I9100
Since in the section specific for my phone, isn't a good thread like this (didnt find it, if it exists), I'm posting here.
Got the same issue. Running CM10.1.3 on my I9100. I was trying different radio's, but no improvement in call quality.
Trying different Kernels.
using Embryo 6.8
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On which Kernel are you? Maybe I can find one of the same developer, for my phone.
Hi guys, I have just made the latest upgrade my ZL, but it simply doomed my phone.
When I switch between apps, my phone just have a black screen, and I can't change or do anything. Im simply stuck. Surprisingly when I get a phone call, I could easily answer and talk.
Also, the upgrade is a battery drainer, it sucks my battery like a black hole.
I really like this phone and very disappointed with sony for this upgrade. Is there anybody having the same issue,?
Do you guys know any fixes or solutions. If nothing will workout, how can I downgrade?
How did you upgrade? Did you do a full wipe?
I had the opposite experience. The upgrade did wonders for my phone. Almost no lag. App switching is very smooth and battery seems a little better. 5.0 was a lagfest. Seems like Google really dropped the ball with 5.0 (other 5.0 phones have had the same experience), but 5.1 is a different story. I'm very satisfied.
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Hi guys, I have just made the latest upgrade my ZL, but it simply doomed my phone.
When I switch between apps, my phone just have a black screen, and I can't change or do anything. Im simply stuck. Surprisingly when I get a phone call, I could easily answer and talk.
Also, the upgrade is a battery drainer, it sucks my battery like a black hole.
I really like this phone and very disappointed with sony for this upgrade. Is there anybody having the same issue,?
Do you guys know any fixes or solutions. If nothing will workout, how can I downgrade?
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Do a factory reset
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My ZL is flying with new .222 update. So far everything fine, more fast and smooth than 5.0.2. Just a small and weird issue is a gap between signal and battery icon, tried with gap fix from Z3 but no luck.
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Hey guys,
Thank you all for replying. I don't know what happened but the issue seems to have been solved (although I still don't like this update, battery drainer).
I really don't know what happened. But I can know press the home bottom and the screen doesn't turn black. I still don't know what is the root cause. But it happened to me the first two days after the update.
Again thanks