Need more Volume Steps? - HD2 General

I need 12 to 16 steps or More! in volume control instead of the stock five 5? is there an easy way to do this?
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The Digital to Analog converter DAC with the Sense UI? is only set for 5 steps or 20% volume per step for a total of 100% or I can use the Audio Booster and have another 5 steps but that would be ridiculous?
I have searched some of the registry and have not found what I need to adjust to make smaller increments of control for the volume?
If anyone has come across this? please let me know, as I am testing a variety of headphones and because of the differences between them I cannot set the volume equally without an TDK analog volume control, but that changes the dynamics between test and would like to go from one to another with only adjusting the HTC HD2?

not sure if understood you correctly, but changing volume on your unit with buttons works in 5 steps, although the scale has 15,
you can however choose the individual steps with your finger - that's one option,
another is using the solution described here, then you'll have 15 steps with hardkeys, but it needs to be set for each application separately,
finally there's VolumEx app (paid)

more, more info.
I understand you can have 15 steps in Volume control with "Finger" adjustment..., But when in the Sense UI Music Player you only have choice of horizontal bar five step volume control?, I would have to get out and set volume then return to Sense UI Music Player only to find out volume is not syncronized equally across all programs, I have tried adjusting Settings with and without volume sync? Does not make difference?
Thank you p107r0 for the links on VolumeOverlay and others similar, I am going to review them now and see if this will help??

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Phone profil (normal/silent/vibrator) changes automatically

Hello all,
When i change the profile to silent or vibrator, and that i use the phone, it always come back to normal with the speaker on. I can't find any manipulation doing this. It looks like doing this randomly.
Have you experimented this bug ?
Thanks.
happens to me as well, probably because I hit the volume bar by accident.. set it to two seperate sliders in settings and use this tweak to set the system volume as default page to come up first..
might help..
it could also be that you have set profiles to match appointments (silent while in a meeting automaticly..) but I think it's the above..
I also have experience of pressing the volume bar by accident. It's far easier than I thought possible.
I am sure i didn't push the volume buttons by accident. It just comes back by browsing the phone (functions like internet, mail, SMS etc.).
I'll do more tests and let you know.
Thanks.

Adjusting Volume of Keyboard Sound on Keypress

I feel that the sound on keypress is pretty beneficial especially for me, who has a keen hearing. I don't think it affects my typing negatively, because the sound seems to be a very small process to make the phone less responsive.
I'm just having problems with the volume. It seems to be too loud sometimes. There are times when the volume is just right. I don't know if it's just me or the noise around me, but it seems to adjust without me knowing it. Either way, I want to know how to adjust the volume.
Any idea?
Adjust the media volume in settings.
Huey85 said:
Adjust the media volume in settings.
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Cool. Thanks.
Is there any tool that would adjust the keypress sound volume exclusively? It's nice to put it on a consistent volume so it doesn't change whenever I want my media's volume to be adjusted
i also suggest downloading the widget "audiomanager widget" from the market... it saves all the time of navigating to the settings.
zachthemaster said:
i also suggest downloading the widget "audiomanager widget" from the market... it saves all the time of navigating to the settings.
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to add to that, or volumer+.

Volume steps are too large

Does anyone know how to change the increments that the volume changes by when using the volume buttons. They increase/decrease too much for me (increments too large). I know you can use the screen but when using the buttons you don't get this granularity/smaller step in volume
alecs said:
Does anyone know how to change the increments that the volume changes by when using the volume buttons. They increase/decrease too much for me (increments too large). I know you can use the screen but when using the buttons you don't get this granularity/smaller step in volume
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i moaned about this a while back, it's dumb, but no one seemed to agree
Use your finger ? lol
You can also change to the "sense music volume slider" (the green one with smaller steps) by reading a little here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=616917
(it doesn't work in all applications though, but most!)
I have to agree, the steps are to large. I allways have to take my phone up and use the finger to adjust it to where i want it. I know ppl say "use ur finger etc" but since the buttons are there it should't be necessary to use ur finger.
Eggy88 said:
I have to agree, the steps are to large. I allways have to take my phone up and use the finger to adjust it to where i want it. I know ppl say "use ur finger etc" but since the buttons are there it should't be necessary to use ur finger.
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exactly, i've used my finger to bring the volume up, why do i then have to use another finger to adjust it, its balls is what it is, balls lol
Folks, I looked at the posting that was provided and it offers another screen control for the volume. What I find strange is that with all the expertise on this forum all the great Roms, Cabs, and other ingenious registry tweaks etc nobody has found a way to modify the increments (which are obviously there) to be made available to the physical volume controls.
I suspect this is because it hasn't been investigated by many as it has not been seen as something in demand. However I would like to say that it is in demand and I'll give you my reason for its request. I have my device in the car in a phone holder and when driving I wear headphones (not HTC headphones). I often need a more granular ability to change the volume through the physical controls without looking at the screen so I can keep my eyes on the road.
I am sure there are many more instances such as this where people need this.
So if there is anyone out there that can help I am sure there would be many more people than on this thread that would give thanks once such a method is discovered.
hmmm...nobody any idea how to get the volume steps smaller?
alecs said:
Does anyone know how to change the increments that the volume changes by when using the volume buttons. They increase/decrease too much for me (increments too large). I know you can use the screen but when using the buttons you don't get this granularity/smaller step in volume
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I agree that the steps are also too large! I cant' seem to change it to smaller increments.
Bump. +1
Just seen this. I often use the volume rocker when my phone is in my pocket, or when I cannot look at the screen. 1 bar increments please!
please.. we really need this..
Bumpation. This would be extremely helpful, especially when listening to music.Or ever.
... +1!
+1. Still no one found it out
There has already been an answer in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5788608&postcount=4
Have any of you actually tried it?

Possible Improvements to Evo via Software

I'd like this thread to be a repository for ideas on software improvements to our Evos. Let's try to keep it specific, on topic, and limited to things that are possible with software changes via kernels, ROMS, or model specific apps. Please don't suggest vague things like "Make XXX better". I will update this post as necessary as items are added or crossed off either due to them being fulfilled or deemed impossible.
Interface
-Make activation area for four bottom soft keys smaller to lessen accidental touches
-Screen wakeup with volume button in addition to power button
-Add reboot to power button options
=> Another option has been discovered http://androidforums.com/tips-trick...e-way-reboot-evo-using-hard-buttons-only.html
-Add power off to long press on power button if screen is awake
-Option to enable 270/360 degree rotation of UI via accelerometer
=> 270 is supposedly in the works for CM6
-Output entire interface via HDMI
=> Bounty thread, no work yet http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721376
-Soft directional keyboard, configurable, always on top for use in Flash games and other applications
=> Discussion http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7178242
Audio
-Enable higher bitrate for recording via voice recorder and video recorder
-Enable other (better) codecs for recording via voice recorder and video recorder
-Disable/Optional AGC (automatic gain control) on microphone input
-Improve Bluetooth audio stack for "higher quality" => Needs more details
-Add FLAC codec support
-Add ALAC codec support
-Add equalizer
Camera
-Enable higher bitrate for video recording
=> WIP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711808
-Enable higher/constant frame rates for video recording
=> WIP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711808
-Enable other (better) codecs for video recording
=> WIP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711808
-Add macro mode to lower the minimum focus distance
-Add button to camera app main screen to switch between still/video
=> Supposedly in the works for CM6
-Add button to camera app main screen to switch between front/rear cameras
=> Supposedly in the works for CM6
-Image stabilization by cropping and ignoring outer changing pixels
-Allow volume button to act as shutter button
Screen
-Remove or allow adjustable FPS cap
=> WIP Novatec http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711964
=> Epson http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719763
-Settings to adjust color profile across entire system
-Lower minimum brightness
-Adjustable auto brightness algorithm
Misc
-Setting to turn HDMI port and associated processes on and off
-Better control of charging and Wimax LEDs for notifications via blink rate, "breathing", or color mix
=> WIP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697430 => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746732
-Brightness control of bottom soft key backlight to reduce light bleed issues
-Enable FM transmitter
=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=693253
-Add user changeable action to long press of menu and back buttons while in home screen
-Modify Bluetooth stack to allow game controllers like Wii to connect
=> Bounty thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701554 Supposedly in the works for CM6
-Modify Bluetooth stack to allow wireless keyboards
=> Bounty thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701554 Supposedly in the works for CM6
I think that's a decent start. Hopefully we get some interest here and generate enough ideas to keep the devs (and maybe even HTC) busy.
Minjin said:
Interface
-Screen wakeup with volume button in addition to power button
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you can already do that with the "no lock" widget. the only trouble is it disables the lock screen. that's not much of a problem for me though. and you can reaenable it with a nice toggle widget on the screen for times you want the screen to lock. (when in a pocket)
avalst said:
you can already do that with the "no lock" widget. the only trouble is it disables the lock screen. that's not much of a problem for me though. and you can reaenable it with a nice toggle widget on the screen for times you want the screen to lock. (when in a pocket)
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Then that isn't exactly a "fix".
Just an FYI. I found a great app for rooted phones that provides shortcuts to allow you to reboot your phone into:
1) Standard Boot
2) Recovery
3) Bootloader.
I just leave it far out of the way so that I don't hit it accidentally.
It's called "Quick Boot" and available in the Market.
Glad to have this all in 1 place.
Make sure to add links to the works in progress.
We should add a fix for camera grain & general quality.
For the first time in the history of this forum I'm gonna recommended that this be put in dev.
Swyped from my Evo 4G
Hey, OP, Edit this in under the Audio section....this is by far my biggest disappointment with this unity, as my Samsung Moment took care of this beautifully...
Disable/Optional AGC (automatic gain control) on microphone input.
My Moment had an option to disable it for recording. I had recorded my band's (extremely loud) practices with my Moment and the recordings were absolutely fantastic for a single piezo mic in an imperfect room under extreme SPL torture. I've been recording for nearly 17 years now, with real equipment...but it's so handy to have a rather capable CD quality recorder in your pocket.
download "hertz", or another audio recorder. We can do CD quality (44.1khz 16-bit mono) as it is... but with the AGC on it pumps and breaths and sounds completely terrible...even for voice recordings.
Wow, great list! Video and audio recording quality at the top of the list for me. FM Transmitter huh? Didn't even know it had one!
I'd like to see built-in settings for the camera that are easily accessible. Preset configurations for brightness, white balance, iso, etc for certain shots. (ie. outdoor, night, people) Even if we couldn't get preset settings, a way to save settings and easily load them would be nice.
I like the idea of making the volume button the shutter. Would it be possible to make the power button function as the shutter when in camera/camcorder mode, and have the volume rocker zoom in/out?
well it'd defiantly be nice for any of these issues to be addressed. Thanks for putting up a wish list OP, helps keep everything organized.
Ability to use a BT keyboard with Android Terminal or general text entry.
How about a fixed/updated/replaced BT Audio stack for higher quality?
Forced FLAC/ALAC support (Yes, this is supposed to be coming in Gingerbread, but having it now in Eclair/Froyo would be good!)
I like all the others but I disagree with the 360 rotation, I stopped using fresh because the 270 rotation.
mrono said:
I like all the others but I disagree with the 360 rotation, I stopped using fresh because the 270 rotation.
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Yep, keep that the way it is! Or optional, because 270 already sucks 360 is even worse.
How are we supposed to tap away on our screens while lying sideways in bed?
This could be added.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7178242
Also this could be altered.
Better control of charging (and other) LEDs for notifications via blink rate, "breathing", or both at same time
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To include color change but more importantly dimming and brightening of the leds, specifically to help with light bleed issues.
If my bottom keys were just a tad less bright i wouldn't want to replace the phone so badly.
So far looks great!
If all these were resolved I would love my Evo so much more.
drmacinyasha said:
How about a fixed/updated/replaced BT Audio stack for higher quality?
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This is a little vague. Do you have or know specifics? Improve bitrate? Improve response time? Lower noise floor? I'll leave it the way it is for now but lets try to firm it up a bit.
Updates have been made.
Cut & Paste
I'd like a reliable consistent method to cut & paste selected text.
I've found the the "long tap" method of bringing up a cut or paste tool does not work in all cases. I want to be able to cut text from emails, web sites, etc - no matter which app I use to view this text. Similarly, I want to be able to paste text into emails, the URL window in the browser, misc text fields, etc. The "long tap" method works only in some cases.
I want to cut selected text / words - not entire paragraphs. Sometimes I get a tool that helps do this (Sense?), other times not.
Also, this may sound stupid but holding down one of the soft keyboard's arrow keys should keep moving the cursor.
Shouldn't need to click 100 times to get from one side of a sentence to another LOL.
This should've been included already..
After holding for a second or so it starts going automatically until you release.
So what things do we need to update now that 2.2 is here and we've had a chance to play with it for a while?
What should we cross off and what should we add?
I would love to see an EQ for the sense music player.
I am completely stock on the .6 update. So far, I noticed that:
1) In the camera app> switching to front facing camera> undoing mirror mode...
It works great in landscape mode, but turn it vertical and it shows you upside down!
2) Regarding music, I only use Pandora so far. The experience was good on 2.1 and now sucks on the .3 and .6 updates:
2a) Even in high quality mode and plugged right into my car's aux input, the sound is pretty bad. The highs are too high, and the low frequencies are muffled and distorted sounding - this is without even taking the sound system to the limit. I am not just talking about fine tuning this sound - it has a long way to go. This sound is way off even for "normal people" listening. Also, yes it should have an EQ, or at least a bunch of preset EQ's for different music styles.
2b) Pandora used to just pause during a phone car or while using nav. Then, it would resume. Since the .3 update, and now even on the .6 update, it pauses Pandora and then I have to go back to Pandora and click play again.
3) Also regarding navigation, It is a pain in the ass that you have to hit the "GPS" switch widget and then open nav. Also, if you turn off the "GPS" switch widget but leave nav on, nav won't shut itself off. Then, you go back to nav to shut if off.. it makes you turn on GPS again, and then go back to nav to officially say "exit navigation". Then, you STILL have to go back to the GPS widget and turn it off!
4) Text messages are very useful for acquiring an address or email address. When getting one through text, I can not copy the info to move to nav or email. I have to go to forward, then copy (and I cant even copy just what I want - I have to copy all, including "FWD:") Then I have to cancel the forward, and then paste it where I need it. We should be able to copy whatever we want, including in texts.
1. stop compressing mms pics so much
2. Where the hell is iTunes streaming?? I thought google was going to release it with froyo.. as well as a music, video and online market. I'm not seeing more than a demo market that shows some top apps
3. Add a native eq... at least give some presets, though a graphic eq would be awesome
4. stop being so lazy htc and work on these things.

Cant skip tracks with volume buttons

hi guys like the titles says i cant seem to find a way to skip a track forward or backward with the screen locked. i know there is options for this in various apps, ive tried them. (poweramp, rocketplayer) i have even tried downloading third party apps claiming to be able to do just this but none of them work. Its almost as if once the phone is locked none of these apps can override the stock default volume up or down.
Phone is rooted with twrp installed, and busybox if that helps.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
EDIT: Tested this on both wired (earbuds) and bluetooth (car headunit) no go either way.
You can only skip songs by dubble tap the play/pause button, sadly backwards is not possible.
actually you can set that in the app either to one press, two press or long press all of which do not work.
So we've given up here? The S7 lacks this essential feature entirely?

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