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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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VooDoo sound and Display Expert coming to the S3

Supercurio Tweeted this an last night.. good news for S3 owners. Will also be coming to the S2.
'.. release #GalaxySIII specific pre-versions of #VoodooSound and #DisplayExpert because.. it's must have already for me '

Yeah saw that too. Great news indeed
Sent from my CM9 TouchPad

What is displayexpert? I tried to google it.

I guess it will allow adjustments to the settings of the screen. Saturation, temperature, and sharpening.

Oh man, can't wait to see what supercurio is bringing to the SGS3... He did wonders for the SGS.

will it be for rooted devices only ? dont want to root my GS3 yet ive only have it 2 days
will rooting void the warranty with samsung ?

Only with root

I hope this also comes for the US GS3 !

Can't wait

rovex said:
I guess it will allow adjustments to the settings of the screen. Saturation, temperature, and sharpening.
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It'll probably fix some banding issues with the ICS default background.

I still have my original i9000 mostly because of the amazing sound quality I get with Voodoo sound and the Samsung earphones. The Siyah 1.2.1 mods on Omega 5.1 on my i9300 kernel runs it very close. Really eager to see what SuperC can do with the new device!

joe_donkor said:
I still have my original i9000 mostly because of the amazing sound quality I get with Voodoo sound and the Samsung earphones. The Siyah 1.2.1 mods on Omega 5.1 on my i9300 kernel runs it very close. Really eager to see what SuperC can do with the new device!
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I agree completely.. I'm really just glad to be back on Samsung period. I've been on HTC and the unlocking, s-off, adb is more of pain the just running Odin or flashing.
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drbveb88 said:
I agree completely.. I'm really just glad to be back on Samsung period. I've been on HTC and the unlocking, s-off, adb is more of pain the just running Odin or flashing.
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Tell me about it - try using Motorola devices. Or better yet, dont. Being back on an open hardware platform with real developer support is amazing.
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Personally really looking forward to see Voodoo Sound implemented on the SGS3 to take full advantage of the Wolfson
Always nice to have a high end phone that has excellent sound quality too!

Can't wait for this

Voodoo sound booster is obsolete, there's a mod avalible already which boosts the sound the same way voodoo did..
Its awesome ! If I wasn't writing this on my phone I'd find you guys a link..
Boost audio system wide, alarm gave me a bloody fright this morning..
EDIT: Decided ill be nice and find the link hehe..
OP Topic: HERE
CWM Flashable packes: HERE
I suggest using the "60_sound_mod - max vol = 60 (boot sound on, camera sound off)" CWM package, it boosts your phone dramatically although not to max.. The safer option if you ask me..
Anyway thats my good deed done for today.. better get back to work !

fOmey said:
Voodoo sound booster is obsolete, there's a mod avalible already which boosts the sound the same way voodoo did..
Its awesome ! If I wasn't writing this on my phone I'd find you guys a link..
Boost audio system wide, alarm gave me a bloody fright this morning..
EDIT: Decided ill be nice and find the link hehe..
OP Topic: HERE
CWM Flashable packes: HERE
I suggest using the "60_sound_mod - max vol = 60 (boot sound on, camera sound off)" CWM package, it boosts your phone dramatically although not to max.. The safer option if you ask me..
Anyway thats my good deed done for today.. better get back to work !
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Thanks for the link, I will check it out.
However Voodoo Sound is not just about boosting volume. I had it on my SGS1, and it greatly improved the overall sound quality as well. I cant really explain it as I am by no means an audiophile, however all I know is that Voodoo Sound left me with a smile on my face whilst listening to music.

djglenn1337 said:
Thanks for the link, I will check it out.
However Voodoo Sound is not just about boosting volume. I had it on my SGS1, and it greatly improved the overall sound quality as well. I cant really explain it as I am by no means an audiophile, however all I know is that Voodoo Sound left me with a smile on my face whilst listening to music.
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+1

fOmey said:
Voodoo sound booster is obsolete, there's a mod avalible already which boosts the sound the same way voodoo did..
Its awesome ! If I wasn't writing this on my phone I'd find you guys a link..
Boost audio system wide, alarm gave me a bloody fright this morning..
EDIT: Decided ill be nice and find the link hehe..
OP Topic: HERE
CWM Flashable packes: HERE
I suggest using the "60_sound_mod - max vol = 60 (boot sound on, camera sound off)" CWM package, it boosts your phone dramatically although not to max.. The safer option if you ask me..
Anyway thats my good deed done for today.. better get back to work !
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Hi you mean the mod is working on panadroid?
I thought it only works on stock roms.

djglenn1337 said:
Thanks for the link, I will check it out.
However Voodoo Sound is not just about boosting volume. I had it on my SGS1, and it greatly improved the overall sound quality as well. I cant really explain it as I am by no means an audiophile, however all I know is that Voodoo Sound left me with a smile on my face whilst listening to music.
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I used voodo on SGSII and that just boosted volume, in saying that it actually boosted it with no sound quality loss.. Not like volume+.
That mod does exactly what vodoo did on the SGSII im very impressed by this mod, the fact that it boosts over all sound on the phone is great.
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bradputt said:
Hi you mean the mod is working on panadroid?
I thought it only works on stock roms.
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I read a reply on the thread about it working on CM9 so theres no reason why it shouldnt work on paranoid.. search the thread.. my signature is outdated its from SGSII

Cyanogen mod 7 TOO LOUD!Please help..

Hey there guys...every rom i tried has good sound through speaker but is awfully loud through earphones!i can't listen to this levels and i must lower it to 60,70% to make the music audible...
This is so annoying,spent the whole night testing roms and every single one(cm7 based) had this problem(atleast for me...?)
Any suggestions??
Cheer's,George

did u try also froyopro? or just looking for CM7?

elderduke said:
did u try also froyopro? or just looking for CM7?
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Well...gingerbread is what i wanted,so i haven't tried that one...

nfsmw_gr said:
Hey there guys...every rom i tried has good sound through speaker but is awfully loud through earphones!i can't listen to this levels and i must lower it to 60,70% to make the music audible...
This is so annoying,spent the whole night testing roms and every single one(cm7 based) had this problem(atleast for me...?)
Any suggestions??
Cheer's,George
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try changing audio player with equalizer for another? so the sound is much improved

jose385 said:
try changing audio player with equalizer for another? so the sound is much improved
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Already tried that,i used stock,poweramp,mixzing all had way too much audio but only on earphones!on speaker everything's great!
Any solution to reduce the earphones audio output?

nfsmw_gr said:
Already tried that,i used stock,poweramp,mixzing all had way too much audio but only on earphones!on speaker everything's great!
Any solution to reduce the earphones audio output?
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in PowerAMP, equalizer settings and attempt to download everything shown in the picture? down everything, you may find it then I can think of nothing but sorry.

Lol why you need to have it on max volume?!? If 60-70% is good then have it on 60-70%.
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Anyway guys thank you for helping!
I wiped everything then flashed gingerdx and alfs kernel and everything works great now!
This thread can close mods!

Try gingerDx!

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In-Call Volume **FIX** (Finally) for CM7.2 X8

Finally Low incall volume issue in X8 has been FIXED.
Those who are facing the same issue in all CM7 ROMs, kindly use the following link and replace libaudio.so using root manager under the path \system\lib. And reboot your X8.

Great work
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Thank u for the fix gonna try it..:good:.Another Fix is needed for all ICS and JB roms..:highfive:

You stole this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19187110
You must add credits to him or link to his post!!
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Gogeta said:
You stole this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19187110
You must add credits to him or link to his post!!
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actually FXP made that file and not the person who made that post. it was pulled from a rom.
actually he never said that it was his work so he cannot be blamed for showing somebody else's work as his own. but it is the same file. but he wrote "Finally Low incall volume issue in X8 has been FIXED." and that is wrong..it was fixed long time ago. no need to make another thread for what is already provided in the rom thread itself. the best that can be done is that you add credits to FXP team

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actually FXP made that file and not the person who made that post. it was pulled from a rom.
actually he never said that it was his work so he cannot be blamed for showing somebody else's work as his own. but it is the same file. but he wrote "Finally Low incall volume issue in X8 has been FIXED." and that is wrong..it was fixed long time ago. no need to make another thread for what is already provided in the rom thread itself. the best that can be done is that you add credits to FXP team
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See this & check both are exact same sizes...
I didn't checked md5 sum though
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Gogeta said:
See this & check both are exact same sizes...
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ya they are same... but read my post again

this mod only increased the speaker voume, now music on full volume is very loud as if speaker gonna tear. and incall volume is decreased in speaker and ear piece instead of increase.
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TAJ_Rocks said:
this mod only increased the speaker voume, now music on full volume is very loud as if speaker gonna tear. and incall volume is decreased in speaker and ear piece instead of increase.
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you can always alter the equalizer when listening music

No credits = thread closed.

[SOUND MOD] HTC BoomSound - Test Release

Heres another audio mod for the nexus 5. tested on c-rom 7.1, seems to be a bit louder and bassier but would like feedback from others willing to try it, preferably on roms without other sound mods. I found it works well with viper
ps im using some cheap Philips earphones & noticed a small improvement but it could be a placebo effect

dead0 said:
Heres another audio mod for the nexus 5. tested on c-rom 7.1, seems to be a bit louder and bassier but would like feedback from others willing to try it, preferably on roms without other sound mods. I found it works well with viper
ps im using some cheap Philips earphones & noticed a small improvement but it could be a placebo effect
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i will try it out but the problem with any audio mod is that there is not a 'on' and 'off' option so some people can't hear diference. but thanks

How to restore?

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How to restore?
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oops sorry, no restore function at the moment
a nandroid or backup is recommended. alternatively if u have rootexplorer or the like, backup or rename the system/libs/soundfx folder and system/etc/audio_effects.conf prior to install

updated with v2. would like some feedback to see if its working for others or whether its just placebo

@ dead0, OK I will give it a shot. Didn't notice anything changing with first build.
A few things to consider. I am always looking for good sound filters. I currently rate viperaudio fx newest with altering the audio.XML file in etc folder the best. (Volumeboost.zip in screenshot is by Audigod of SOKP Rom), Followed by Noozy player with Dolby Mobile and Noozoxide Pro and Beats Audio mod.
The filters are a mod and boosting sound volume values inside system seem to be the best way to go.
What does this mod of yours consist of?
Just filters or a updater script also to actually boost audio? Thanks!
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razrlover said:
@ dead0, OK I will give it a shot. Didn't notice anything changing with first build.
A few things to consider. I am always looking for good sound filters. I currently rate viperaudio fx newest with altering the audio.XML file in etc folder the best. (Volumeboost.zip in screenshot is by Audigod of SOKP Rom), Followed by Noozy player with Dolby Mobile and Noozoxide Pro and Beats Audio mod.
The filters are a mod and boosting sound volume values inside system seem to be the best way to go.
What does this mod of yours consist of?
Just filters or a updater script also to actually boost audio? Thanks!
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its more of a filter with a slight boost. works best with faux sound mod in kernel and viperfx. unless my hearing is off, did notice a small boost with deeper bass

Works on Stock 4.4.4?

looking forward to more updates
dead0 said:
its more of a filter with a slight boost. works best with faux sound mod in kernel and viperfx. unless my hearing is off, did notice a small boost with deeper bass
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I flashed it on pixel rom with experimental kernel(faux sound), viper.
i noticed a little deeper base, i use sony mdrxb-30.

added v3 with a small tweak to mixerpaths.xml. recommended with viperfx rock eq setting

Sounds good def gonna try it!
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I flashed this over pa latest build elementalx kernel! Well the bass has improved a bit! But im facing calendar storage force close on this!

This is cool

why isn't this updated anymore :/

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added v3 with a small tweak to mixerpaths.xml. recommended with viperfx rock eq setting
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Thank you for this mod I enjoy on my nexus 5 w/ viper audio.?