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[fix] more volume for CM7 (updated for 1.3/1.4)

I believe based on a few testers' results that I have fixed this at a kernel level. I had tried this kernel fix originally back when this first happened but I didn't boost the values high enough to make a difference in testing, so thanks to tiamat for more precise values. I have tweaked the values to be louder than my previous kernel, you might notice a slight crackle and likely need to turn down one slot at the highest setting now if you never had volume issues, the highest slots are for people that seem to have more serious volume issues. If this works for people I'll get it merged into the cm mecha msm7x30 kernel.
If this works or doesn't work, PLEASE post specifically and accurately, this can only get better if I get feedback. Please also read the OP fully, there are a lot of questions being asked towards the back pages of this thread that could easily be answered with 2 seconds of reading. As always, you can find me in #slayher on freenode if you want to give more specific feedback or scenarios.
Kernel
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cmkernel-test.zip
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Right now this is a temporary workaround until something more elegant can get merged into the source but I need to spend more time with it. The test users I gave this out to reported better volume in: backspeaker, earpiece and headphone jack. Since this has worked with a few people I'm going to post it here and see how it works for others. I don't personally have low audio on CM7 so testing of this was done by a few affected users so thanks to those who tested it, especially syco; and also slayher and jcase as well.
INFO:
1) CM7 rc0.4 is required (this post will be updated if new versions come out)
2) A system nandroid should be taken, this updates a file in system.
3) This is a hack, all the tests done had good results but be aware of this fact. Use at your own risk.
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Flash this through recovery, try these files first. If you still have issues see below.
CM7 rc0.4:
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cm7volfix.zip
CM7 rc0.6:
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cm7volfix06.zip
CM7 rc1.1 MR1:
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cm7volfix11mr1.zip
CM7 rc1.1 MR2:
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cm7volfix11mr2.zip
CM7 rc1.2 MR1:
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cm7volfix12mr1.zip
CM7 rc1.2 MR2:
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cm7volfix12mr2.zip
Enjoy.
edit: this should be unneeded based on reports of people using 0.6 but I uploaded it anyway if people want it
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Thanks for the feedback guys, it is helpful and greatly appreciated. A few users have told me that the volume in-call still wasn't loud enough, so I cooked up a 'this goes to 11' version. Users should ONLY flash this if their headset isn't loud enough with the normal version and this should be considered very experimental. I am putting this out there due to demand but you should turn down your volume before flashing this second hack should you need it. You have been warned
Thanks to samsuck for testing this.
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ONLY use this if the first file didn't work 100% for you.
CM7 rc0.4 'goes to 11' version:
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cm7volfix_2.zip
CM7 rc0.6 'goes to 11' version:
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/mecha/cm7volfix06_2.zip

Confirmed for me.
I tested this for utkanos, on a fresh install of CM7 .4 and it has helped out my volumes all around. Incall audio, back speaker, and headset audio where all noticeably better. Bluetooth Audio seemed to remain the same if not a tad better. Give this a try and report back here if you experience the same.

wally19 said:
I tested this for utkanos, on a fresh install of CM7 .4 and it has helped out my volumes all around. Incall audio, back speaker, and headset audio where all noticeably better. Bluetooth Audio seemed to remain the same if not a tad better. Give this a try and report back here if you experience the same.
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same here, helped a lot.

Same here.
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I had the same results. In call volume is back to normal. Actually had to turn it down a notch for a change.
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I tested many many iterations of this. I can say that the one that I currently have is awesome. back speaker is so loud i can hear the ringer in the other room. I can now talk on the phone with the ac on in my car as well. Great work!

Does this really deserve to have its own thread? Why not put this in CM7 thread?
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Dork6243 said:
Does this really deserve to have its own thread? Why not put this in CM7 thread?
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Considering people on this forum have a problem reading (as evidenced by the same 5 questions asked 300 times in the CM7 thread) I decided to make it more noticeable, sorry for the inconvenience.

This worked great for me too. However, my screen lock sounds are now virtually non-existant. I can barely hear them and tried looking through other settings to try and make them louder, but can't seem to. I guess it fixed one problem and broke another.

Flashed through Recovery and now I'm getting a bootloop

Dork6243 said:
Does this really deserve to have its own thread? Why not put this in CM7 thread?
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Seeing as how there are about 500 pages to the CM7 thread, it would he lost in the mix pretty quickly.
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chriskader said:
Seeing as how there are about 500 pages to the CM7 thread, it would he lost in the mix pretty quickly.
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True, I guess searching is rather time consuming...
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Why the hell does it matter? God, people get so anal about forum posts.

Continue
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Worked perfectly for me as well. I use Audio Manager to manage my volume levels and noticed that before flashing this the "in call" volume max was 5. After flashing the max is now 15. Huge improvement!

WormDoes said:
Worked perfectly for me as well. I use Audio Manager to manage my volume levels and noticed that before flashing this the "in call" volume max was 5. After flashing the max is now 15. Huge improvement!
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Is audio manager something available in the market? I am on gengeritis but would love to have something to boost my volume, specifically on speaker phone. It kills me to not be able to use it while in the car. If I can get much louder volume with this I might just have to wipe and flash CM7.

For some reason my in call audio only seems slightly louder. Everything else is definitely louder though. Is there something you can tweak to make in call volume louder?
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Dork6243 said:
Does this really deserve to have its own thread? Why not put this in CM7 thread?
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yes.
Sent from my phone that I can't hear calls on.

worked good for me! Thanks!

This worked for everything except my Bluetooth in-call volume?
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Lowest volume setting too loud after touchwiz update

Lowest volume setting too loud after touchwiz update.
Its like turning the volume on and off when going from 0 to the first volume step.\
Sucks...

No problem for me, lowest setting just fine.
But i run a custom TW UEKMB rom

DocRambone said:
No problem for me, lowest setting just fine.
But i run a custom TW UEKMB rom
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Then why are you responding to this thread?

why shouldnt he? to let people know there is a different option?

5thElement said:
Lowest volume setting too loud after touchwiz update.
Its like turning the volume on and off when going from 0 to the first volume step.\
Sucks...
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What app are you using? I notice, for example, in Google Music the lowest setting is so low it's almost inaudible.

Same issue. Stock music app's volume is way too loud for the lowest setting. I use this at night when sleeping. Before, one notch up was perfect. Now it is pretty loud and actually keeps me up. lol

nope. seems as though it only effects tabs with micro sd slots.
(i know he's banned, but couldn't resist, hehe.)

pershoot said:
(i know he's banned, but couldn't resist, hehe.)
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What a shame ... I was really looking forward to that kernel he was developing.

I have this problem too both on stock TW and on Starburst. P7510 32gb
My headphones are pretty sensitive so this basically makes the tab useless for audio for me.
Does anyone have suggestions? I have been looking for an app to reduce the volume but nothing has worked so far. Hoping for something that could achieve finer volume steps.

Ya this is an software engineering defect. Its amazing how they can design a volume control like this and think that its is good.

Bump! I'm still experiencing this on Task's 6.0 ROM with Touchwiz and HC3.2. Is there any fix for this?

Nawlz said:
Bump! I'm still experiencing this on Task's 6.0 ROM with Touchwiz and HC3.2. Is there any fix for this?
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Is it really that hard to use an equalizer and adjust the main? When is it that you use the lowest setting anyways?

I experience the same thing after update to task rom 6.0 but then i flash stock kernel ukmn and the volume back to normal.
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[MOD] Modified volume config file. IT'S LOUD YO! (With left speaker balance fix now!)

Modded default file a little to my liking volume wise, this is very much a work in progress, if your Transformer burns up a speaker or the sound card, don't hold me responsible, BUT on a good note it works for me and volume is very decently increased, so if your feeling lucky (punk) give it a try. You just might be pleased with the results. Good luck and happy modding! =]
Also as a side note, I have heard stories of blown left speakers, so be extra careful with the one with the speaker fix, as this is unexplored territory except from one user who did have good result's, so only use if you are aware that it may damage your HARDWARE for good...
Confirmed working on voodoo sound, but I would suggest using the medium one, no higher.
KEEP IN MIND THIS ALSO INCREASES HEADPHONE OUTPUT, BE CAREFUL SO AS TO NOT DAMAGE YOUR HEARING!!
This file was in the same folder, however I don't understand it's function, but incase you had it and erased it, here it is:
http://www.multiupload.com/EXJZ50M6IN
Original config file: http://www.multiupload.com/MRJ2V98G3W
Risky one (full output potential):http://www.multiupload.com/7L8S4I6GKF
Medium Risk one (Recommended): http://www.multiupload.com/WVKJVU5U7A
Risky one with speaker balance mod (SOMEWHAT UNTESTED!!): http://www.multiupload.com/61HP5V3M0U
Medium risk one with left speaker fix (ALSO UNTESTED!): http://www.multiupload.com/MFI035ZL65
You must reboot for the changes to apply.
If you take it for a spin, please post your opinions on sound quality and volume so others can get a good idea of what this file does
All credit to xda members freeza and verkion for the balance fix file, I simply edited his file.
Edit: you will find the stock file in system/data
Edit: Be sure to backup your original file, and if you don't know how to replace the file, you shouldn't be playing with this lol
Edit: If you hear distortion, lower the volume, as distortion will blow speakers faster than overpowering them
Also as a side note I run the full output one with good results, full volume is now usually to loud lol, does sound *SLIGHTLY* tinny, but once you get used to it, the increase in volume is worth the trade off, and if you miss the stock volume, either turn it down or re-apply your stock file.
If you like this, please click the thanks link =]
If you have any issues feel free to contct me at my personal email at [email protected], but only if it is important please.

DREWSASTER said:
I modded the default file a little to my liking volume wise, this is very much a work in progress, if your Transformer burns up a speaker or the sound card, don't hold me responsible, I am new at this afterall, BUT on a good note it works for me and volume is decently increased, so if your feeling lucky (punk) give it a try. You just might be pleased with the results. Good luck and happy modding! =]
http://www.multiupload.com/7L8S4I6GKF
Edit: you will find the stock file in system/data
also be sure to backup your original file
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I advise people to be very careful with volume on transformer. I blew my left speaker using configs etc and just received my transformer back from warranty repair (thankfully fixed
I really dont advise using configs like this but there is a need to make volume higher.
I have tried everything and found the safest way which is what i use now is a small app from the market called 'VOLUME+' , link below.
I set my speakers to a +5 boost in options, nothing else and volume is much higher, crisp and safe.

snakeybidder said:
I advise people to be very careful with volume on transformer. I blew my left speaker using configs etc and just received my transformer back from warranty repair (thankfully fixed
I really dont advise using configs like this but there is a need to make volume higher.
I have tried everything and found the safest way which is what i use now is a small app from the market called 'VOLUME+' , link below.
I set my speakers to a +5 boost in options, nothing else and volume is much higher, crisp and safe.
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I agree completely, and I also tweaked a few more things so it's still crisp and good sounding, it works for me, but everyone should be advised you might not be as lucky as me also.

Wouldn't it be wise then to create a few modified files and label them according to how safe they are? (eg. Dangerous, moderate, safe) that could potentially work...
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Gtj94 said:
Wouldn't it be wise then to create a few modified files and label them according to how safe they are? (eg. Dangerous, moderate, safe) that could potentially work...
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I was actually going to get around to doing that today
Edit: done, no point in anything below medium, volume wouldn't be affected enough to really notice

Using risky one with speaker balance and working beautifully, now able to hear my netflix movies alot better

I have a question this is for speakers...while for headphones its voodoo sound?
also the medium risk one download link does not exist

cowballz69 said:
Using risky one with speaker balance and working beautifully, now able to hear my netflix movies alot better
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Awesome, any *tinny* sounds? or is it decently clear?

Imppy said:
I have a question this is for speakers...while for headphones its voodoo sound?
also the medium risk one download link does not exist
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Link fixed, I apologize, also this will work for headphones as long as you don't run voodoo sound, if you do I'm not to sure, but without voodoo sound it also boost's headphone volume as well, and quite a bit on that note while still retaining clarity.

I fixed the balance issue with my left speaker (tweaking the config file) But there are times I am scare that the left will dead. There has been people that have blown out the left side. I ended up getting a portable speaker Monster ClarityHD (yeah I know Monster....) but the speaker is pretty good. 6 hrs on bluetooth and battery life is not that bad.

does this boost vodoo sound further? lol...any people with vodoo sound and tested?

Imppy said:
does this boost vodoo sound further? lol...any people with vodoo sound and tested?
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To be honest I don't know as I don't use voodoo sound, but I will edit the original post if I can confirm it work's with voodoo. So if you want you can test and report back, or just wait to see if someone else doe's first.

dazz87 said:
I fixed the balance issue with my left speaker (tweaking the config file) But there are times I am scare that the left will dead. There has been people that have blown out the left side. I ended up getting a portable speaker Monster ClarityHD (yeah I know Monster....) but the speaker is pretty good. 6 hrs on bluetooth and battery life is not that bad.
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This also boost's headphone output so it wil increase the volume of your portable speakers as well, but possibly for the worse.

will report soon just used the medium risk one with voodoo sound
no distortion sound
compatible with vodoo sound...very loud in headphones when max amplifying with vodoo sound...no distortion whatsoever...amazing sound
I don't know if I should try high risk with vodoo sound...

dazz87 said:
I fixed the balance issue with my left speaker (tweaking the config file) But there are times I am scare that the left will dead. There has been people that have blown out the left side. I ended up getting a portable speaker Monster ClarityHD (yeah I know Monster....) but the speaker is pretty good. 6 hrs on bluetooth and battery life is not that bad.
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That was my fear in releasing the one with the left speaker fix, but the bad is the only way to know how the file will afffect it is to wait to hear from more user's on the result's they have.

by the way we have to restart the transformer before it takes effect?

Imppy said:
will report soon just used the medium risk one with voodoo sound
no distortion sound
compatible with vodoo sound...very loud in headphones when max amplifying with vodoo sound...no distortion whatsoever...amazing sound
I don't know if I should try high risk with vodoo sound...
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If it is loud enough I would suggest sticking with that one then, why take the risk?

Imppy said:
by the way we have to restart the transformer before it takes effect?
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Yes you must reboot in order for the changes to apply.

DREWSASTER said:
If it is loud enough I would suggest sticking with that one then, why take the risk?
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I didn't reboot, let me do the real testing now! lol

Imppy said:
I didn't reboot, let me do the real testing now! lol
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Ok, I also edited the original post so everyone knows to reboot, sorry I didn't clarify that, let us know how it goes with whatever file you choose.

Increasing Volume on Phone (Speaker and Headpones)

Hey,
I had SGS3 before Nexus 4 and the volume on that was low, so you could increase it with Custom Roms and / or custom kernels so the speaker and headphones volume was much louder.
Anyone know whether something similar will come for NExus 4 as it's a tad quiet, althought the music quality is better than SGS3 in my opinion.
Cheers.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.FREE.android.lvh&feature=search_result

ragiut1 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.FREE.android.lvh&feature=search_result
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Read the description of the app before suggesting it.
This Application is ONLY for phones running Gingerbread.
It will NOT work on any other version of Android but should work on ANY phone running Gingerbread (2.3).
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xdviper said:
Read the description of the app before suggesting it.
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I wont
and the paid version works fine for me

Thanks for the replies.
The Volume+ App doesn't work so I guess I will just wait to see if a kernel comes out that works with volume boosts.
Cheers

Extremely low in call volume. Files to edit?

I've been running OmniRom with PA full modular gapps for a while. Currently on 03/05 nightly w/Franco 203.
I use Viper4Android to adjust my headphones and speaker levels.
I have been having extremely low in call volume since 4.4 and I can't figure out why. No one seems to have an issue. I've played with adjustments in Franco's app as well as settings in Viper but it doesn't help. My music sounds great though and voice calls put on speaker are very loud and clear. It's just the handset speaker that's really low.
Previously on my Sensation, I could make edits TPA2051_CFG_XC.csv that would help. And in the Nexus 5 forums I see you can edit mixer_paths.xml to help as well but when I look at the Nexus 4's mixer_path, there isn't a line to adjust handset volume.
Is there a file I could edit to adjust my in call volume? Or any other way to fix this?
Edit: Forgot to include, I use hybrid radio 33-98 for LTE. I've tried other regular and hybrid radios as well and that hasn't helped.

I wonder how helpful this would be for you, but I faced problems with in-call earpiece volume. I had to connect my headphones, call a number, maximize the volume, remove headphones and re-test the volume without headphones. Apparently, I had noticed that it mixed settings of both the profiles - with headphones & without headphones.
Regards,
Amogh

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I wonder how helpful this would be for you, but I faced problems with in-call earpiece volume. I had to connect my headphones, call a number, maximize the volume, remove headphones and re-test the volume without headphones. Apparently, I had noticed that it mixed settings of both the profiles - with headphones & without headphones.
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Amogh
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Just tried it a few times. No go for me. Volumes for with and w/out headphones are at max. I tried lowering one and the other. Or raising them at different intervals. Still didn't help.
Thanks for trying though.

I actually have the same problem right now. I tired using a flash able zip. Which I have no idea where it is now but all it did was completely disable touch for me. I never tried ViperX but I'll keep snooping around and see what works for me and let you know
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Did you ever resolve this?

kingkaiser said:
Did you ever resolve this?
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Nope. Sorry. I don't think many people are having issues. It might be hardware related but I haven't done a full format to test anything new out.
I update to the newest nightly like once a month and I don't make very many calls so it hasn't been detrimental to me yet.
I haven't seen anyone bring it up in the Omni thread though so I'm certain either a clean start should do the trick or it's hardware related and you'll need an RMA.
Hope you find a resolution for your issue! I'll definitely post something here if I ever figure it out on my end.

Same issue here. Occasionally I've fixed it between kernel or Rom flashing, but never found out what I did to fix and when I'd flash again it would go back to bad quality again. Sometimes I have to stick a finger in one ear and press the phone hard into the other ear to hear anybody
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n2d551 said:
Same issue here. Occasionally I've fixed it between kernel or Rom flashing, but never found out what I did to fix and when I'd flash again it would go back to bad quality again. Sometimes I have to stick a finger in one ear and press the phone hard into the other ear to hear anybody
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Yeah, mine worked well again for a day. The next time I restarted, it was crap again, and I have no clue what I did differently...
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I also facing same issue from last few day after flashing 4.4 kit kat cm 11.2
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Guys, I'm on an s3, but someone posted a file in the neatrom 4.3 thread that works. Not sure if it'll work for everyone but thought I'd let you know that a fix is out there (can't copy the link coz I'm on tapatalk)
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kingkaiser said:
Guys, I'm on an s3, but someone posted a file in the neatrom 4.3 thread that works. Not sure if it'll work for everyone but thought I'd let you know that a fix is out there (can't copy the link coz I'm on tapatalk)
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I'm a bit hesitant to flash something for the S3 onto the N4. Plus, the file in that zip you're referring to isn't one that's contained on the N4 in that directory.
Thanks for noting, though. Maybe I'll backup and try it to see.
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