UK phone patched right up to date.
Playing music, very tinny. Went to Dolby Atmos option page. Option was already on by default. Page showed that Atmos was 'auto activated in speaker mode' or some text like that (Spotify was playing).
Touched a setting on that page and clearly the function really started, sound quality and depth improved massively. When I navigated out of the page sound returned to tinny, although the Atmos option was still on.
Had to return to the page and leave it there to keep the better sound. Weird.
nickb99NZ said:
UK phone patched right up to date.
Playing music, very tinny. Went to Dolby Atmos option page. Option was already on by default. Page showed that Atmos was 'auto activated in speaker mode' or some text like that (Spotify was playing).
Touched a setting on that page and clearly the function really started, sound quality and depth improved massively. When I navigated out of the page sound returned to tinny, although the Atmos option was still on.
Had to return to the page and leave it there to keep the better sound. Weird.
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Yes, common bug on all U.K international builds since EMUI 11. You turn the volume up just over halfway and the sound goes tinny !? Yes!
>>common bug on all U.K international builds since EMUI 11
Thanks for letting me know. I will register a support issue with Huawei when I get a chance then. Hopefully if enough people do then a fix will come through.
nickb99NZ said:
>>common bug on all U.K international builds since EMUI 11
Thanks for letting me know. I will register a support issue with Huawei when I get a chance then. Hopefully if enough people do then a fix will come through.
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Sorry for the delay. Thanks for logging this. Yes, it is an annoying fault as pre 11 EMUI, it was fine. Much appreciated, kindest regards to you
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I've noticed that on the stock equalizer I'm unable to change the bass boost and surround slider since it's greyed out.
Is there a way to fix this?
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I've noticed that on the stock equalizer I'm unable to change the bass boost and surround slider since it's greyed out.
Is there a way to fix this?
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Stock equalizer?... This is surely not stock right?... Your screenshot doesn't look stock...
It is, the equalizer on my pixel 2xl, unrooted.
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The equaliser is in Play Music settings. I believe the bass boost and surround sound settings may only work when using external sound sources like headphones or Bluetooth speakers. Can't check at the moment as I don't have either with me.
Ad.Shk2 said:
I've noticed that on the stock equalizer I'm unable to change the bass boost and surround slider since it's greyed out.
Is there a way to fix this?
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Bass and Surround will only work if you connect a pair of headphones or speakers, either via USB C or Bluetooth.
You can't enable it on speaker mode
Thanks guys, figured that out. I've turned them off since they distort the sound on Android auto even though they are greyed out.
Ad.Shk2 said:
Thanks guys, figured that out. I've turned them off since they distort the sound on Android auto even though they are greyed out.
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Just to cheekily add to this thread, the GPM equaliser is pretty naff as it is. It'll work for a few hours, and then you suddenly loose the bass boost, and changing settings in GPM has no effect until you reboot the device again. A problem that's been around for a while with no fix.
Which is why when I rooted my P2XL with Magisk, I installed the Viper4Android module. Far more effective than MusicFX.
ReisenUdongeinInaba said:
Just to cheekily add to this thread, the GPM equaliser is pretty naff as it is. It'll work for a few hours, and then you suddenly loose the bass boost, and changing settings in GPM has no effect until you reboot the device again. A problem that's been around for a while with no fix.
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Yes. This is very annoying. I've reported this multiple times through chat and as per usual with any broken stock function, they just suggest 3rd party apps on the Play Store.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Which is why when I rooted my P2XL with Magisk, I installed the Viper4Android module. Far more effective than MusicFX.
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Hi, can you send a link to dl it ? Thanks
No, I'm afraid I can't. Not because I don't want to, but because I didn't download Viper4Android that way. If you're rooted with Magisk, you can find it in the Downloads section of Magisk Manager. If you do install it, I also recommend installing Ainur Sauron, the Audio Compatibility Patch, and the Audio Modification Library. Those four modules combined should cover all your music.
So, I've been using Spotify since my N5 & N5x and once I got my Pixel 2 XL back in October, I noticed that the equalizer was activated but it didn't really make a difference.
With the N5x I used to face issues where the song would start and then the equalizer would kick in after a few seconds but that was fixed in a later update (not sure if it was a Spotify update or Google update). However with the Pixel 2XL (completely stock/un-rooted) the equalizer is on but nothing happens. The sound remains the same. Does anyone else face the same issue?
I've seen a lot of threads telling people to root and use Viper but I'm not too keen on it. I'm just trying to understand if its a Google issue or Spotify issue and if anyone has been able to get it to work. I'd appreciate some troubleshooting help!
rizwan89 said:
So, I've been using Spotify since my N5 & N5x and once I got my Pixel 2 XL back in October, I noticed that the equalizer was activated but it didn't really make a difference.
With the N5x I used to face issues where the song would start and then the equalizer would kick in after a few seconds but that was fixed in a later update (not sure if it was a Spotify update or Google update). However with the Pixel 2XL (completely stock/un-rooted) the equalizer is on but nothing happens. The sound remains the same. Does anyone else face the same issue?
I've seen a lot of threads telling people to root and use Viper but I'm not too keen on it. I'm just trying to understand if its a Google issue or Spotify issue and if anyone has been able to get it to work. I'd appreciate some troubleshooting help!
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When i go in the Spotify settings equalizer and it takes me to stock equalizer and i change settings it does changes
Not sure why it isn't changing for you
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Can you post a screenshot of your equalizer?
I have the same issue.
No matter how I change the settings in the equalizer, it makes no audible difference.
Using a Pixel 2XL on android 9.
What's strange is that it was working previously and only stopped working about a month ago.
If you have "Normalize Volume" On it can affect the equalizer as the app tries to keep the volume levels constant. It dulls the output, I've turned it off and get better quality sound out in my car now but have to deal with a song starting loud.
It seems that both Dolby Atmos and other sound effects on my brand new Galaxy Tab S4 are not working. Changing the settings does not make any noticeble difference. Are your sound settings functioning properly?
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It seems that both Dolby Atmos and other sound effects on my brand new Galaxy Tab S4 are not working. Changing the settings does not make any noticeble difference. Are your sound settings functioning properly?
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Yeah mines working. Not a massive difference but noticeable
The Atmos setting seems to be quite impressive to me, especially when watching video that has Dolby AC3 encoding (5.1). I was actually shocked that sounds were coming from BEHIND me at times. I am not quite sure how they are doing that in a tablet with just 4 tiny speakers in front of me.
Looks like there is a bug in the dolby atmos implementation as it suddenly stops working and you get a normal flat sound , only a restart solves this problem for some reason and makes the atmos work again , some other times
Disabling then enabling the dolby atmos solves this problem , but this problem seems to exist from day 1 i bought this tablet and it still there in the current firmware (Security patch 1 july 2019)
When dolby atmos works you can't miss it as it is as crxssi described the sound is coming from all directions EVEN FROM BEHIND YOU and it is literlly the best 3d sound i heared from any device (In my opinion) ,
It is a real waste That this bug is killing that feature and it is still present until this day , some times i need 2 reboots before it works again but keep trying it will eventually work , i really hope that they sort out this bug soon.
I think at this time developement for our obsolete (in Samsung's eyes) device has been ended... We might, if we're extremely lucky, get some updated features from the TabS6 if Samsung wants to throw the scraps our way but I wouldn't hold my breath. They can't even keep the security updates current which is against Googles own policies....
Security is a major feature in a business device and they are sadly lacking in that department, why would they rush to fix anything else when they can direct you to a shiny NEW tablet that is better in every way (but still probably has the same issue)...
Hello, I am facing wierd issue with my headphones after July update, the left side is giving me low sound while right side is working normal. I tested my headphones in other devices and they are working fine, but not in Mi a2. Pls if anyone got any suggestions do comment them..
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Hello, I am facing wierd issue with my headphones after July update, the left side is giving me low sound while right side is working normal. I tested my headphones in other devices and they are working fine, but not in Mi a2. Pls if anyone got any suggestions do comment them..
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Dirty plug. Corroded plug, etc. Check the plug and clean it, also check the inside of the plug, and clean it.
pratik_gahane said:
Hello, I am facing wierd issue with my headphones after July update, the left side is giving me low sound while right side is working normal. I tested my headphones in other devices and they are working fine, but not in Mi a2. Pls if anyone got any suggestions do comment them..
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I'm facing the same situation: after July update headphones are not working as it should. First I thought my left earbud or some internal part of the phone was broken but now that you said, it make much sense. I just tested my earbud on a different device and it works properly. (I'm using the same earbuds since day one with the phone). I cant imagine what it could have happen besides a july update issue.
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I'm facing the same situation: after July update headphones are not working as it should. First I thought my left earbud or some internal part of the phone was broken but now that you said, it make much sense. I just tested my earbud on a different device and it works properly. (I'm using the same earbuds since day one with the phone). I cant imagine what it could have happen besides a july update issue.
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So is there any solution, did you tried anything?
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So is there any solution, did you tried anything?
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Did you update to the latest august version yet? Is the problem still there?
If the problem still persists, go to accessibility settings, switch sound to MONO, that should level out both channels. If the problem still persists, the problem is hardware. If it doesn't switch mono off, and check the balance settings in any Sound FX app you may have on your device.
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Did you update to the latest august version yet? Is the problem still there?
If the problem still persists, go to accessibility settings, switch sound to MONO, that should level out both channels. If the problem still persists, the problem is hardware. If it doesn't switch mono off, and check the balance settings in any Sound FX app you may have on your device.
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Got the august update, but problem is still there, and i also tried the method u suggested but problem is still there.
When i flashed custom rom the sound working normally, the problem only arise with stock rom, idk why?
pratik_gahane said:
Got the august update, but problem is still there, and i also tried the method u suggested but problem is still there.
When i flashed custom rom the sound working normally, the problem only arise with stock rom, idk why?
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Installing the Sony Music from Play store revealed a hidden SoundFX app. Maybe something messed with that. Download the Sony Music App, go to settings and click on Sound Effects, or whatever the function is called. Check the balance volume from there.
Also, try installing Noozxoide from app store, I use that for audio reprocessing and I'm extrmely happy with it, maybe that could reset the volume through reprocessing.
Also, what do you use to listen to music or sounds? Maybe that specific app has balance settings and got messed with.
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Installing the Sony Music from Play store revealed a hidden SoundFX app. Maybe something messed with that. Download the Sony Music App, go to settings and click on Sound Effects, or whatever the function is called. Check the balance volume from there.
Also, try installing Noozxoide from app store, I use that for audio reprocessing and I'm extrmely happy with it, maybe that could reset the volume through reprocessing.
Also, what do you use to listen to music or sounds? Maybe that specific app has balance settings and got messed with.
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I use spotify and I don't think that app can mess up with my volume balance
Hello I recently updated to oos13 and it looks like the audio switch which allowed us to change the output got nixed. Anyone have an alternative or am I missing something.
I just want to be able to keep all my Bluetooth devices connected but switch to output audio from my phone.
I miss being able to click the volume then select output when I needed to change it.
Hey, it is still available from the little square of the music playing in the notifications dropdown, you can change it from there. I discovered this by chance!
Wow you're a savior here. I've spent hours looking for this as a setting but that tile just blends together I didn't even think to push it. Even the OnePlus community forums said it was gone. Still would be better back in the volume UI but I can settle for this.
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Hey, it is still available from the little square of the music playing in the notifications dropdown, you can change it from there. I discovered this by chance!
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So it turns out this is only an option for media that pops into the tiles. Ie can't switch audio if I'm playing a game. So although a partial success it's not the same feature they took away