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[Q] Help with volume please?

So far, my MT4G is close to being the perfect phone but I'm just about to go back to my Blackberry 9700, why? Because I can't hear the damn thing!
So far, in the week I've owned it I've missed every call because I can't hear it ring (yes, I've tried different ring tones and the volume is set to max,) when I watch a YouTube video the volume is way too low, playing music w/o the earphones is just barely OK. I can hear a phone conversation OK but I'd like it a little louder.
I'll admit to being hearing impaired but I have no volume problems on any other phone I've used in the past (except Samsung all of those I've owned have given me equal problems) this is NOT an HTC problem, volume was fine on MT3G and HD2, it's only the MT4G that I can't hear.
Please help, this is the first phone I've had in years that's close to perfect for me if I could only hear it....

Please post questions in Q&A section.

Anybody? I'm really hoping I'll be able to keep this phone but I have to be able to hear it!

xs11e said:
Anybody? I'm really hoping I'll be able to keep this phone but I have to be able to hear it!
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I too had a BB 9700 and the volume was fine. I started off with the same issue with the MT4G. I simply chose a ringtone that had better volume properties and all is fine now.
You said you've tried different ringtones. I actually extracted the ringtones off the BB 9700 and use one of them for my phone ringtone and it is plenty loud. Try that.
I use the Ringer_BBpro_2 ringtone.
I've attached the BB preloaded ringtones.

Thanks, I've found a ringtone that's a bit better, it's the T-Jingle! Wanna bet they did that on purpose?
Went to the T-Mo store today, tried another MT4G, it's volume is the same so it's apparently a problem with the phone? I like the phone so much I'm gonna learn to live with it!

There is an app in the market that boosts the volume for everything. but its only a 7 day trial. so its not free. it works, almost blew my eardrums out with the headphones. Some reason it breaks FM radio tho

dkdontforget said:
There is an app in the market that boosts the volume for everything. but its only a 7 day trial. so its not free. it works, almost blew my eardrums out with the headphones. Some reason it breaks FM radio tho
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Would be nice if you make a reference to an app to at the very least give the name of it.
JMHO

CBConsultation said:
Would be nice if you make a reference to an app to at the very least give the name of it.
JMHO
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Hey CBC I used that app before and can't remember what it's called now. But anyway that app only works for headphones. It's supposed to remove the volume limit when you're plugged in with your headset.
Won't affect ringer volume.
And I'm not using it anymore cause it didn't really have a significant difference.
I'll update when I remember what that app is called.
Also have you tried settings>sound> check box for "pocket mode"?

nguyendqh said:
Also have you tried settings>sound> check box for "pocket mode"?
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Don't know if that was meant for me but I have no problems with my volume. My sound is awesome. I make my own ringtones and they are plenty loud.
As far as the name of the app; I was only asking so that other members who are watching this thread would know instead of scratching their heads.

volume unlock app
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Thanks to all who responded.
I don't use the headphones so the app probably wouldn't help, certainly not with ringtones.
I have the phone set to "Pocket Mode."
I suppose I'll eventually learn to live with it, this AM I used the alarm clock feature and it woke me up so that part has enough volume.

Oh sorry about that. Thought i mentioned the app. Its what was said above volume unlock(er)
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CBConsultation said:
Would be nice if you make a reference to an app to at the very least give the name of it.
JMHO
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Yo CB, I'm sure he's talking about this. But read it..
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Yeah CBC that wasn't meant for you. I was just talking to you for some weird reason. My bad.

I was mentioning this one
Hmm for some reason the pic is horrible. Not sure why
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dkdontforget said:
I was mentioning this one
Hmm for some reason the pic is horrible. Not sure why
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that's just for headphones

Louder Volume for S2 from Supercurio * Now released * Market Link Available

Just saw his twitter feed, finally we are going to get some real loud sound
The app is finally released
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.louder

Tnx for this. Source please?

florexus said:
Tnx for this. Source please?
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Have added his twitter feed in the 1st post

Nice. Hope it's crispier with loudness. Some apps can easily boost the volume while audio is distorted badly.
I believe SuperCurio anyway.

This should have been Samsung's job anyway. Shame on you Samsung!

Means i will have to turn my sound down .
jje

doubt higher volume levels will really improve the sound quality
personally i feel the s2 has enough volume headroom
its just the timbre is screwed up.sound needs more quality and cpu interference noise needs to be minimalised.(not audible wid cheap earphones but gets really irritating with my nuforce ne6 and friends tf10).
but then again guess something is better than no improvement at all.volume increase it is
a hearty thanx to supercurio and thanx to op for the heads-up

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
donations will be going to supercurio for this.

I hope this would solve the low volume on AOSP based roms

awesome!!!

Personally speaking my phone is loud enough as it is and ive no complaints but i understand some people might have some issues with their phones.

very interesting

Damn, you got to this one quick! I was just about to write up a thread for it. Well done
To those wondering, Supercurio has already stated that there's no distortion, unlike a lot of other so-called fixes (that really just rely on dodgy EQ-hacks). On average, you should see a 6dB+ volume increase.
Personally, I'm extremely excited to see how this stacks up against this, and also if they're related in how they achieve the volume increase (I know that the current fix uses the alsa_amixer file in /system/bin, but apparently it's not a very elegant solution, as it needs a service to constantly run in the background, and needs to push the command every ~300ms to maintain the boost).

screamworks said:
Damn, you got to this one quick! I was just about to write up a thread for it. Well done
To those wondering, Supercurio has already stated that there's no distortion, unlike a lot of other so-called fixes (that really just rely on dodgy EQ-hacks). On average, you should see a 6dB+ volume increase.
Personally, I'm extremely excited to see how this stacks up against this, and also if they're related in how they achieve the volume increase (I know that the current fix uses the alsa_amixer file in /system/bin, but apparently it's not a very elegant solution, as it needs a service to constantly run in the background, and needs to push the command every ~300ms to maintain the boost).
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I'm using that as its the only thing that works for me right now. It is pretty shabby, but afaik its the best for now.
It isn't very elegant, and the sound dips every time you change it (while its applied) and THEN the sound goes up, thus scaring you to death.
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DannyDrama said:
I'm using that as its the only thing that works for me right now. It is pretty shabby, but afaik its the best for now.
It isn't very elegant, and the sound dips every time you change it (while its applied) and THEN the sound goes up, thus scaring you to death.
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Eh, personally, I'm used to it. It's not too bad. That said, check Supercurio's latest tweet:
[email protected] said:
Reminds you something?
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Cant wait !!!!

Screenshot not showing.

The app is gonna be a paid app

Where can I download this app?
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puiradu2009 said:
Where can I download this app?
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Its not released yet

Nobody seems bothered by the display's sharpening artifacts? Amazing!

This is very obvious the first few hours using the phone. Horrible sharpening halos around texts most noticeable on gray and non white backgrounds. It kills the black contrast of the text as well making it look gray and not to mention a pain to read. You can spot it easily in browser forums here: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2250376 and here: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/hardware-clinic-2/
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It looks even worse in than that in actual use.
Am I the only one bothered by this?

I used to feel that aswell on my Acer GD245HQ when i was like 2 cm from it, then i got glasses and standed at a normal distance and they disapear

Supercurio is busy working his magic for the display a few of his tweets:
"with tuned sharpening, perceived sharpness can be nicely improved, sans visible artefacts"
"image processor from GS3 is from a newer generation than any existing devices, adding finer controls over useful parameters"
"settings are clearly over-cooked (not the first time and no preset is reasonable /accurate) it's perfect for Display Expert"
He's also addressing black crush etc...
Sent from my CM9 TouchPad

LeviathanPT said:
I used to feel that aswell on my Acer GD245HQ when i was like 2 cm from it, then i got glasses and standed at a normal distance and they disapear
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i agree. unless it is norm to put your phone very near your eyes,use a magnifying lens or microscope when using your phone daily.

I just viewed the linked pages on my gs3 and I'm having a very hard time seeing what you're talking about. How does the text look remotely grey? And what halos? Text is sharp and easy to read even when zoomed out a fair bit. As you'd expect since it's a 300+ ppi screen.
Are you talking about the anti-aliasing? You don't want the font to be anti-aliased or something? Even in your magnified photo, I can't see what the problem is?

jonathanyong said:
I just viewed the linked pages on my gs3 and I'm having a very hard time seeing what you're talking about. How does the text look remotely grey? And what halos? Text is sharp and easy to read even when zoomed out a fair bit. As you'd expect since it's a 300+ ppi screen.
Are you talking about the anti-aliasing? You don't want the font to be anti-aliased or something? Even in your magnified photo, I can't see what the problem is?
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It isn't the anti alisaing. I increased the contrast a little to show the problem more clearly.
Notice the halos around the characters? Still dont know what is wrong? In browser tap menu, brightness and colors, select level 1 power saving. This makes the display color a little bluish but also eliminates the sharpening and makes the text much better looking as it should. Compare it to default and see if you notice a difference.

radeonxt said:
i agree. unless it is norm to put your phone very near your eyes,use a magnifying lens or microscope when using your phone daily.
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I dont need a magnifying glass or bring the my device close to see the effect. Its perfectly visible at my normal reading distance.

Yes, I see it. Doesn't bother me at all.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

After a while you dont even notice it anymore, seems natural, but as said above, supercurio is working on some tools to help out

nativestranger said:
It isn't the anti alisaing. I increased the contrast a little to show the problem more clearly.
Notice the halos around the characters? Still dont know what is wrong? In browser tap menu, brightness and colors, select level 1 power saving. This makes the display color a little bluish but also eliminates the sharpening and makes the text much better looking as it should. Compare it to default and see if you notice a difference.
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Ok I see it now. I can't really see that without the magnified and enhanced pic though. I think I can see a slight difference when using level 1 power saving but it's really difficult to know for sure. My eyes must be terrible!
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Maybe this phone needs to be used with Google Glasses?

SiNJiN76 said:
Maybe this phone needs to be used with Google Glasses?
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SGS3D ?

Let's complain about everything! Anyone else notice the white isn't really white? It's more of a off white! Wtf Samsung!
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bloodrain954 said:
Let's complain about everything! Anyone else notice the white isn't really white? It's more of a off white! Wtf Samsung!
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Please keep this thread related to the original topic, if you want to discuss if your screen is white or something else go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658601
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LeviathanPT said:
Please keep this thread related to the original topic, if you want to discuss if your screen is white or something else go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658601
Thanks
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He was making a joke..........

doronster195 said:
He was making a joke..........
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Ah sorry im too sensitive today ..

bloodrain954 said:
Let's complain about everything! Anyone else notice the white isn't really white? It's more of a off white! Wtf Samsung!
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I think this is a legitimate issue. I can see the poor text rendering in all lighting conditions unlike complains about imperfect blacks that can only be seem in pitch dark conditions. Joking aside the poor whites are also an issue.

I am also really annoyed by the over sharpening. I hope displayexpert is released soon and takes care of the issue..

Guancho said:
I am also really annoyed by the over sharpening. I hope displayexpert is released soon and takes care of the issue..
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Me too. Really, really annoying, but let's just wait for supercurio to do his magic.

Just another HOX buyers remorse thread. Move along.

Android 4.2.2 Update - Impressions & Reviews!

Yup, finally it's out. Though Sony promised us the update 'soon' enough, it wasn't too late either. The forums will be all over active regarding the update and it's time for us to post the reviews and impressions of the update. The following topics (not limited to) can be discussed:
1. Screen
2. Battery
3. Launcher (Even smoother then .307 if available)
4. Any camera changes (Quality wise and speed)
5. Wi-Fi coverage and stability etc.
I have update mine using the Spain FTF without wiping data and I'll post my detailed review soon. Till then and always, this thread is all yours!
My quick first find: Only the status bar is transparent and the dock isn't. Does my eyes have the problem or what? (Updated: It's just a wallpaper problem, reset it and it's all done).
Second: Camera does take 3 secs on an average to initialize, but the consecutive ones becomes noticeably faster. (Lock-screen camera opens a bit faster either)
Third: A nice animation like the screen gently fading off when screen turns off!
Fourth: Wi-Fi is as worse as before!
ROOT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED BY V15 OF DOOM'S EXPLOIT (LB-UB):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

Updates moved above ^

gire.prasad said:
My quick first find: Only the status bar is transparent and the dock isn't. Does my eyes have the problem or what?
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go repair it with PCC

LitoNi said:
go repair it with PCC
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Oh, hope then my eyes are fine

it's great so far. almost to the point that I don't need a custom rom. The transparent nav bad is cool, while everything else on the whole is a lot smoother. For someone who frequently listen to music like me, the new lockscreen widget is a godsend!
P.S: are you the same prasad on NBR?

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it's great so far. almost to the point that I don't need a custom rom. The transparent nav bad is cool, while everything else on the whole is a lot smoother. For someone who frequently listen to music like me, the new lockscreen widget is a godsend!
P.S: are you the same prasad on NBR?
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Hope you liked the update! My dock is not transparent though and am going for a full wipe now.
It's not me I hope

not sure if its a placebo , but I just unlocked my bootloader backing up TA and installed the CM10.1 and found the color calibration of the screen is really good with CM10 and now I relocked BL to the official 4.2.2 and screen colors are a bit light compared to CM10... anyone else observed this?

Despite system that is only getting better and smoother, some considerations about UI:
1 - The union between the lower action bar with shortcut bar, have a slightly gap, and transparency of lower action bar and transparency with glass of shortcut it's not the same, doesn't fit.
The glass effect os shortcuts is really strange, could be much better.
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3 - this white color and size, including spaces between shortcuts, it's all just strange.
UI could be more (can't remember the world) "one color", i.e. If the "theme" is to be black, than uses all color "as black as possible", not include a white stripe somehow in the middle of the UI.
Camera improves are great, but in intelligent auto is changing too fast os modes, the camera find the type os picture that I want to take but in a blink it reads again a slightly move that I do and changes to another SCN, like soft skin (?).
Wi-Fi still worst than ever.
Battery is OK, not so much improves, and is consuming more in standby so, in other words, worst than last 4.1.2 (253).

LitoNi said:
go repair it with PCC
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right now my phone is 4.1 if i repair it with PCC i'll get 4.2 ? or the same 4.1

lay_forat said:
right now my phone is 4.1 if i repair it with PCC i'll get 4.2 ? or the same 4.1
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The same 4.1 you have.

Hmm... Since updating it doesn't seem to reach 100% when charging. Only goes to 99%. Other then that I can see the difference in the stock launcher, much smoother for sure!
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gire.prasad said:
The same 4.1 you have.
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A peculiar doubt: Where are the Developer Options?

gire.prasad said:
A peculiar doubt: Where are the Developer Options?
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You have to keep pressing "build number". Different I know
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

it's kind of a cool easter egg. This time around we can both root and install recovery from the stock rom!
@Prasad: yeah you're a different guy i think, unless you moved since the other one is in Bangalore. NBR stands for notebookreview btw.

LitoNi said:
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my navbar was also stay in black color after update, but I reset my wallpaper, everything is fine now.

My short review on Official Stock v4.2.2 - 10.3.A.0.423 firmware. I use ftf one as Malaysia not receiving update prompt yet.
Finally! Now it as smooth as my sister ZL which base on same firmware as well.
The smoothness is back, not like previous leak .407 which not so smooth.
Thanks Sony remain .253 screen panel color tune. Current .423 firmware color tune is same awesome.
Thanks Sony for the nice look semi transparent status bar and notification bar.
Camera quality is back! Superior Auto is working fine!
Too dark area, is better use SCN - Night Portrait.
Camera quality is outstanding, by far the best I ever seen
Sample indoor snap using v4.2.2 - 10.3.A.0.423 Superior Auto Mode.

one thing i dont like is the lockscreen: swipe up or down doesnt go away after 3 tries.

sillypilot said:
my navbar was also stay in black color after update, but I reset my wallpaper, everything is fine now.
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I had this problem too but with the leak. I found that it was a wallpaper app that was making it turn black. Soon as I uninstalled it, the problem went. Using zedge now and no problems so far.
Ps. Has anyone managed to charge to 100%?
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Is this new 4.2.2 rootable yet?
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Screen sharpening? Maybe it's just...

The freaking font. No seriously. The default LG font is way too thin and when displayed on a white surface is very uncomfortable to read.
I just installed Roboto font using iFont and I can no longer find any (noticeable) sharpening done on the phone.
This is not placebo. Try it yourself and be amazed! Maybe there's still a sharpening issue, somewhere. But switching the font has mostly cured it for me. Yay.

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Tried it, it's still there. It won't show up on screenshots by the way, and it's most noticeable with black text on a grey background.

scy1192 said:
Tried it, it's still there. It won't show up on screenshots by the way, and it's most noticeable with black text on a grey background.
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You're right. Still there. But bolder fonts make the sharpening effect a lot less annoying. I can finally use Press without poking my eyes out.

I can't wait for a fix to come out for this! As a photographer, I see a lot of beginner photographers over sharpening their pictures, giving the same effect. Now MY WHOLE PHONE DOES THIS CONSTANTLY. Just kills me.
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Glad to see I'm not crazy and that people have the same issue with the phone's over-sharpening
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We humans are capable of greatness.

Switched to Vector font (iFont). Much bolder, much better lol. Temp fix for now.

Ive had my G3 since the UK release and cant notice the whole sharpening thing everyone is on about?

leomd333 said:
Ive had my G3 since the UK release and cant notice the whole sharpening thing everyone is on about?
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I can't either. I have 20/20 vision, maybe you need better eyes to see it, but I'm not complaining.

Semantics said:
I can't either. I have 20/20 vision, maybe you need better eyes to see it, but I'm not complaining.
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I have great eye sight, maybe it is affecting the crap sighted?

leomd333 said:
I have great eye sight, maybe it is affecting the crap sighted?
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That might be it!

Semantics said:
That might be it!
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Haha maybe we just need it pointed out to notice it. I noticed a single damn dead pixel on my first G3

It depends on the screen to be honest sometimes I'm shielding my eyes other times like this post can't see it. I am wondering if there is some algorithm running and it adapts constantly.

LBTaylor1984 said:
It depends on the screen to be honest sometimes I'm shielding my eyes other times like this post can't see it. I am wondering if there is some algorithm running and it adapts constantly.
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Yeah it's definitely more noticeable when there's a grey background. Load this page up on your phone.
Also, once I got the effect to pop-in (not sure how, if I come across it again I'll definitely try to reproduce it) so it's gotta be some kind of processing unrelated to the display firmware.

Changing the font to Roboto Condensed using iFont completely solved the text sharpening issue. Even when the test of the screen has halo artifacts, the font looks fine.
As for icons and other issues with oversharpening, they too come and go for me. Sometimes the screen looks amazing, other times everything is super sharpened. I wonder if it has to do with throttling?

It's not everywhere. It'll show up in apps that have bad QHD support. I didn't have any of it in the vast majority of apps I was using, but then I ran into older apps and it suddenly appeared.

scy1192 said:
Yeah it's definitely more noticeable when there's a grey background. Load this page up on your phone.
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I don't notice it on that image. I notice most in the playstore.