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My #1 concern with Android builds at the moment: Volume.

I know at first many complained of speaker volume being too low. So developers did something. What exactly was done?
I have noticed 3 things with all builds I have tried:
1. When making/recieving calls the initial volume is random, either too soft or too loud. The volume indicator (one that comes up when volume buttons are pushed) never seem to relate to the actual volume level. Often the volume indicator is all the way down while the volume is all the way up. And in order to turn it down I have to adjust the volume indicator all the way up and then move it back down which works. Weird.
2. In-call audio sounds bad compared to WinMo. It sounds harsh, like its very slightly distorted. Its as if there are audio/eq settings in Android that don't match the hardware.
3. Finally, why this is my biggest concern, I blew out my outside speaker when on speaker phone in Android (there was a little pop sound in the middle of a call, I could not hear rings or anything after that, in WinMo as well). I am starting to see others report this. Luckily I got it replaced. But I am now scared to do speaker phone in Android. I have used speaker phone with WinMo plenty with no issues.

I used to have inconsistent sound issues in some builds, I used Louder Volume Hack from the market to modify the volume for headset, bluetooth and in call boost (Range) and it works pretty fine. As for the external speaker, I can't really say... I haven'T noticed.

I have this problem too! My speaker phone blew up while I was using Mdeejay eVo Sense v. 2.3 rEVOlution. I'm pretty sad because I can't even get notifications anymore or rings. I have to leave my phone on vibrate. Speaker doesn't even work on winmo either. I tried task 29, new winmo rom, new android rom and tried to factory reset and nothing work. I'm pretty sure my speaker is done.

Froystone 2.3 on 7.6 the sound volume was great. No problems however going to evolution 2.3 I notice I struggle to hear on some calls.

i get great sound in skinnyevo by phireMOD. havent tried speakerphone though, doubt ever will after reading this thread.

I haven't had any issues with my speaker.
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My number 1 concern too.
I use the HD2 for navigation and playing around. I have a e71 for phonecalls.
The speakervolume with the latest kernels is an absolute dissaster for me.
I don't see any developers reacting on this issue reported by several people which frightens me a bit.

I dont mean to curb people from using their speaker phone. I am just one experience. But I wanted to see if anyone else had the the same problem. Particularly the not-so-great sounds issue in general.

What build was running when You had speaker failure ?

Try the [UPD][BUILD][01.11.10]|<<Mdeejay FroYo Sense Series>>|2.29.405.2\
Next Sense 2.7
Very loud. I had the same problem but this one is 1/2 volume just to be tolerable.

Jmarley said:
What build was running when You had speaker failure ?
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Mattc froyo sense 1.8.

alantak said:
Mattc froyo sense 1.8.
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Ok, not one I tried but I hope this turns out to be bad luck and not a general problem !
You say others have had a similar problem ?
from a electronics point of view an impedance miss match speaker/amp would generally damage the amp before the speaker, speakers normally let You know if You are "over driving" them a good while before they burn out

I highly doubt the speaker loss is a general problem. But the less-than-stellar sound seems to be a general problem, and I am wondering if they could be related.
If I had the time I would dig into the builds myself to see how the sound settings are handled n such.

I just put XAndroid 2.2 (Froyo) on my Tilt2 and got it working - I always use the speaker phone when making calls... was very exited to see that it works - until I realized that when the speaker is on in a call - I can hear them - but they cannot hear me. If I turn off the speaker - we can talk again - but for some reason - speaker for me is mute for them... not sure where to post this as a possible bug.
I used this package: XDANDROID.2.2.1.AOSP.FRX03.21.11.10.FULL_PACKAGE
on an AT&T Tilt2 (Rhodium) running Windows mobile, I believe 6.5.
thanks for your patience - this is a big place - and it hard to find my way around.
updated my zimage and the speaker now works
thank you to everyone!

[Q] Audio sistem swap ?

Ok, i don,t know if i am right or not ... but is there some way to swap the audio sistem files from some Builds where the audio is loud and works fine to other builds that have poor audio volume ? And i dont mean only the in call volume becouse some builds like the stock desire from DFT ... have the hole audio down like 30 % music playing, in call volume, ringtone (i lost a lot of phone calls).
I was thinking that maybe is a way of swap ing the files between builds or maybe some trick to increase the volume by file edit. or something.
I am just good with the electronics not with the programming so that;s why i am asking this.
Thanks.

i was wondering anybody ? no ideea ?

well if you want a really laud build i can only say that hd2one build was great

i use the base dft base desire wich is preatty damn fast ... and i like it ... but the sound is a problem ad i dop't know is i can change some libs or is it integrated in kernel ... can someone plase clarify this for me ?
Thanks

[Q] Bad voice quality with SD Android

I have had bad voice quality/no voice with every SD Android build I've tried. Voice is working perfectly in WM 6.5. Can anyone confirm that NAND could work better?

I have this same problem, i tried 4 different androids, 2.2, 2.3 and on every one I have bad quality of my voice during call (it sounds to loud and do not reduce sound around me i looks like mic is setup to loud and to sensitive), on windows 6.5 or even WP7 is perfect.
Is any possibility to do something with it? maybe some solution for mic volume decrease?
thanks

[Q] In call volume low?

Hi
I've used XBmod WP7 ROM and the in call volume is far too quiet and people have a hard time hearing me on the phone (no Sound Enhancer can't make the caller volume any louder) and I was just wondering is this a problem that all WP7 ROMs share or is it just XBmod's ROM or is there a way to boost the caller volume? This is the only thing really stopping me from going to WP7 full time.

I've only used the original DFT rom & the Twilight rom. In the original it seemed louder than in the Twilight rom. I have to use headphones on calls or I can't hear much of the conversation. But I love this rom other than that, plus I don't feel like re-loading all my apps. Wish it was a little more simple to re-load them like on winmo. But don't get me wrong, I love WP7 & the Twilight roms, I just need to figure out how to fix this on my own, I think.
From what I've read/heard though, most roms are too quiet in-call for me especially.

Please Please PLease read FAQ thread before asking anything......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939188
Anyways this is answer to your question,
Q - How do i increase the in call volume, its set to max (10) but is still too quiet?
A - Change this reg key : HKCU/ControlPanel/Volume/MaxinCallUIVolume from 10 to 15 (15 is loud enough for me, be careful going much higher)

This does not work, have tried it. It won't make the volume any louder. It just makes the increments smaller but DOES NOT change the volume. Just because it's a sticky doesn't make it true, lol.
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It does work.... I have tested it and thats why I am suggesting...Just not because it is sticky...I am using frantic ROM

I've tried it as well & it has made no difference in the Twilight rom. Many others have said the same. Glad it works for you, but it doesn't for many of us.

It doesnt work...it just makes the increments smaller, but the max output is still the same. I went as high as 30 and its exactly the same. Can anyone say placebo effect "hardik1us"...

Try this ROM by Ansar, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510444
You wont be dissapointed the volume level is quite good in all areas (Speaker/Headset/Phone)
Bob

[Q] Radio - High Speaker Volume

Well I know there have been various discussions on this but can somebody assist me with this..???
I have pretty low volume on speaker i.e, the rings, even at full volume I can barely hear them..!!!
PS: - Its not ROM specific nor MAGLDR or cLK specific, I've tried almost all ROM's & both MAGLDR & cLK versions..!!!
Nor do I have a bad hardware as I good very high volume on WP7 as it usually happens on WP7..!!!
My present RADIO 2.15.50.14
I would really appreciate if somebody shares their personal experience..!!!
If anybody has a work around please lemme know..!!!
Also I would like to tell that Sound Boosters Apps from Android Market were not useful, I've tried them as well..!!!
Thank you..!!!

I have the same problem as you, I use volume+ from the market and it works. Much louder then stock.
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nn04 said:
I have the same problem as you, I use volume+ from the market and it works. Much louder then stock.
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Thanks
But that also didn't work for me :'(
Any specific radio to be used to solve this issue..???