Having some really weird audio issues with my note 4. It will often make a crackling / popping noise or sometimes some high pitch sound that goes up in pitch and then i lose all audio until i reboot. Ive tried different roms / kernels / bootloader and modems but cant get it to stop having this issue. Has anyone else seen this?
The first part of the problems described sounds as if you have blown your speakers.
Crackling and popping is a sign of damaged speakers.
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But try and install the viper app for sound from xda it comes with a few custom roms
Or you can try other players, like PlayerPro and fiddle with its settings and see if it's the same
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Does anyone else have problems with sound going up and down randomly on the PowerAmp music player (to the point where listening to music there is almost like a torture)? All other players work great for me (Exynos N910C).
Should I bring my phone to warranty repair?
Sorry , my english grammar is not good.
You don't stick " direct volume control" ( advanced tweaks in settings ).
Limit will reduce audio output to keep it within a safe threshold, no way round this besides turning it off.
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This is a poweramp feature
SBTC said:
Sorry , my english grammar is not good.
You don't stick " direct volume control" ( advanced tweaks in settings ).
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Thanks! Do you have the same problem? Do all N910C users have this direct volume control support problem?
How can it be that such an amazing phone does not support direct volume control while my old Xperia S does?
Iamapotato said:
Thanks! Do you have the same problem? Do all N910C users have this direct volume control support problem?
How can it be that such an amazing phone does not support direct volume control while my old Xperia S does?
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It's not the phone mate, i've had the same thing on a HTC One and a galaxy S5, i believe the S3 had the same thing too.
If you turn off limit in the eq section of poweramp then you can adjust audio yourself, however you will lose the dynamic limiting, personally i leave it on, there could be a section in the settings section but i've never ventured in there to check it out, there could be a limiting strength slider, if it were me i'd lower everything, turn off limit, find a generic song with high bass and adjust for best audio then see how you go highering your eq from there.
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It's not the phone mate, i've had the same thing on a HTC One and a galaxy S5, i believe the S3 had the same thing too.
If you turn off limit in the eq section of poweramp then you can adjust audio yourself, however you will lose the dynamic limiting, personally i leave it on, there could be a section in the settings section but i've never ventured in there to check it out, there could be a limiting strength slider, if it were me i'd lower everything, turn off limit, find a generic song with high bass and adjust for best audio then see how you go highering your eq from there.
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I still don't get how it's not the phone or its software (TouchWiz) knowing that my old Xperia S worked perfectly right after downloading PowerAmp and not changing any limits or anything whatsoever.
Iamapotato said:
I still don't get how it's not the phone or its software (TouchWiz) knowing that my old Xperia S worked perfectly right after downloading PowerAmp and not changing any limits or anything whatsoever.
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Ok so the reason why it's not the phone is because as you've already said, other players don't seem to have this issue.
As a test, turn off the EQ, turn off the limiter on the EQ, then try to play something back.
Also check priority mode on power amp too.
Trust me it's the player not the phone, the very fact that other players don't have this issue should tell you that.
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Ok so the reason why it's not the phone is because as you've already said, other players don't seem to have this issue.
As a test, turn off the EQ, turn off the limiter on the EQ, then try to play something back.
Also check priority mode on power amp too.
Trust me it's the player not the phone, the very fact that other players don't have this issue should tell you that.
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Unticking Equ and Limit doesn't help. As for priority mode, I can't find where I can check it.
The settings of PowerAmp are always the same right after you download it no matter what phone you're using, and most other phones don't have this problem, so how could this not be the phone or the specific version of TouchWiz N910C has?
Power amp has massive problems. Run it and look at the log cat. Memory leaks and it's ram footprint is enormous.
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Are you certain the version on your Sony is exact same as version on note 3?
Sublation said:
Power amp has massive problems. Run it and look at the log cat. Memory leaks and it's ram footprint is enormous.
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Are you certain the version on your Sony is exact same as version on note 3?
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Note 4*. I downloaded it on the same day on both devices, so the versions can't be different.
I posted this concern on reddit some time ago and none of the people there had complaints and replied saying that the sound was perfectly fine.
Check it yourself too and I think it'll work unless this is a problem for all N910C users but I haven't heard of that complaint so far so it doesn't seem to be the case.
I've been using this phone for at least 2 months and during this entire time the problem has always been there.
The problems disappear when I turn off direct volume control, which is said to only be supported by some devices/ROMs, but it's weird if this beast can't support this little thing my old other phone can.
Does anyone else have an issue with a light static Noise while the ear speaker is on while on call you can hear it kick on then off while someone us talking its in the background any fixes is it software or hardware related thanks
Only since i turned on advanced calling. Thanks Verizon...
i also have that White noise from top speaker using eu model from germany
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does somebody know how to fix it?
AT&T in US and I don't get any white noise feedback... May be carrier related?
I'm on vzn, I also have this with advanced calling. Thoughts?
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This defect? In my unit there is also a white noise
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Does anyone else have an issue with a light static Noise while the ear speaker is on while on call you can hear it kick on then off while someone us talking its in the background any fixes is it software or hardware related thanks
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actually I did notice this when I activated advanced calling. someone from t-mobile called me from an s6 edge plus and i was like holy crap that phone sounds so good! I didn't think advanced calling worked between carriers?? either that phone sounds real good, or advanced calling works with t-mobile and verizon lol
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On AT&T and have continuous background static. Haven't used the phone function much yet so I'm hoping it's not a constant. I can hear the other person loud and clear but there is slight static on the call as well.
Noise top speaker
I also have noise on the top speaker. Irritation when calling but also notisable while listening to music or watching videos. Also have the popping sound and crackling at high volumes. The crackling can be minimized by changing settings in the equalizer in play music app. Mine where set to base and I set them to balanced, better than before.
Problem for me, should I return the phone? I still want the Style/Pure. But what if it is software related? Maybe the next phone will be the same. No one knows.
Anyone got a new flawless phone after returning the first?
Having hissing sound when connected to external speakers/car sterio/amplifier using AUX cable?
Flash this and say bye to the hiss.
Note:This bug affects only certain people. Flash this only if you face it.
F.A.Q.
(1)What the hell does this zip do to my system?
ANS - it edits a specific line in /system/etc/mixer_paths_wcd9326.xml
(2)Can you be more specific?
ANS - Yes. it edits line 83 of mixer_paths_wcd9326.xml
Original - <ctl name="RX HPH Mode" value="CLS_H_LP" />
Change - <ctl name="RX HPH Mode" value="CLS_H_HIFI" />
(3)Is it safe to flash?
ANS - Yes. But I do not take any responsibilities if your device gains power of Note 7.
Flashed this but Stiller need to use sound about to make music player work on car aux, otherwise sound still going to speaker. Miui 6.8.18 Xiaomi eu. Same happens on 6.11.3/6.12.22 both eu too
icnn said:
Flashed this but Stiller need to use sound about to make music player work on car aux, otherwise sound still going to speaker. Miui 6.8.18 Xiaomi eu. Same happens on 6.11.3/6.12.22 both eu too
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There's a simple fix for that. Don't insert the 3.5mm jack fully. Just insert it halfway and then push it in after few seconds.
THANK YOU! I thought I would have to root my phone just to fix this issue. Works like a charm.
This fixed the hissing sound but make problems with my speaker and michrophone
But thanks tho:good:
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Do you by any chance have the stock mixer zip?
Headphones and AUX isn't getting loud enough. In the car I must blast full volume to even to get a decent sound but it won't ever get loud! It sucks! Is there a way to fix this?
There's a magisk module that increases the max volume for aux/bluetooth playback. Pretty sure it's just a build.prop setting, so would need root at the very least. Otherwise there are alternative 'sound processors' like viper4android which exist as magisk or xposed modules, that allow further tweaking for gain and loudness.
Dolby Atmos (Universal) from coolstardevil
dabadguycr said:
Headphones and AUX isn't getting loud enough. In the car I must blast full volume to even to get a decent sound but it won't ever get loud! It sucks! Is there a way to fix this?
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I will give you the app that allows you to have great sound, with extreme volume. You must flash this with TWRP or a custom recovery
Download the Dolby Atmos zip here
When you open the app turn on Volume Leveler, you will see the difference
Otherwise if you don't have a custom recovery there is a couple app on the play store that will help you out but I find alot of distortion in the music with these apps activated
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I will give you the app that allows you to have great sound, with extreme volume. You must flash this with TWRP or a custom recovery
Download the zip, this is the link for the uninstaller
When you open the app turn on Volume Leveler, you will see the difference
Otherwise if you don't have a custom recovery there is a couple app on the play store that will help you out but I find alot of distortion in the music with these apps activated
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Cmon... don't post direct downloads on xda - link to the project page. Developers put a lot of work into what they give us for free, the least you can do is point users to a thread where they can see what they are downloading as well as look for support when things go wrong. You arent helping out anyone when you just blindly say 'download and flash this' - best case scenario you get inundatedwith countless pm's, worst case you help some idiot break their phone.
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To the OP, a side note.. every time you plug in an aux cord or headset, android automatically lowers its media volume to a 'safe level'. So every time you plug it in, you will need to manually increase the volume after acknowledging a warning about that very same thing. Can't be avoided without hacking a change, either via an xposed module like gravity box or a custom rom.
That said, the media volume/impedance leaves much to be desired.. which is why many turn to atmos or viper4android, which level out volumes and add gain - they butcher the actual audio quality, at the expense of increased perceived loudness. But lets be honest - very few that care about loudness worry about fidelity (I'm one of the few)
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There's a magisk module that increases the max volume for aux/bluetooth playback. Pretty sure it's just a build.prop setting, so would need root at the very least. Otherwise there are alternative 'sound processors' like viper4android which exist as magisk or xposed modules, that allow further tweaking for gain and loudness.
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Uhm I'm going to look around the build.prop. I found away you can edit build.prop without rooting.
InfinityXDA said:
I will give you the app that allows you to have great sound, with extreme volume. You must flash this with TWRP or a custom recovery
Download the Dolby Atmos zip here
When you open the app turn on Volume Leveler, you will see the difference
Otherwise if you don't have a custom recovery there is a couple app on the play store that will help you out but I find alot of distortion in the music with these apps activated
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I'll try it out see what happens.
EDIT: Works awesome!!! It even has 100x better sounds now at a lot higher levels. So crisp, cleaner bass, better mids.
Thanks given guys - installed on my H1611 too after reading this thread . It does install into the system partition for anyone wondering.
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Beware that your notification volume may be higher than what you are expecting with notification volume set to the lowest audible level when Dolby Atmos is on/enabled. Fortunately Dolby Atmos has an off switch. And watch out if you turn the Volume Leveler on
Edit: Oh and call volume is tweaked with the "Volume Leveler" so be careful!!!
I would avoid turning Volume Leveler on until first observing the effects on volumes with just Dolby Atmos on, then test with Surround Virtualizer on, then with Dialogue Enhancer on. Only turn Volume Leveler on if you don't get enough volume with the other settings on.
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Edit: Oh and call volume is tweaked with the "Volume Leveler" so be careful!!!
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I already have the volume steps module but it would be great if there is a module that lowers the volume by 0.5x on every volume step or just on the lowest step. It's way too loud.
If someone who messes with these scripts sees this, at least tell me what I need to mess with and I'll make it myself, I just don't have enough time to do a full research.
The easiest way would be just to add more volume steps..?
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The easiest way would be just to add more volume steps..?
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Already have it, still too loud.
A14DWIN said:
Already have it, still too loud.
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So just double number of current steps.
Have you tried messing with mixer_paths*.xml?
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So just double number of current steps.
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Do you think holding a volume up for 5 seconds when I'm watching yt video to change the volume a little bit is optimal solution? This thing is my daily driver, I use it 6hrs a day. No PC.
oreo27 said:
Have you tried messing with mixer_paths*.xml?
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I'm all systemless atm, I don't know where that xml falls but I would need to mess with it through Magisk and I don't wanna dedicate time to that atm. I'll have it in mind though if it becomes too frustrating, tnx.
A14DWIN said:
Do you think holding a volume up for 5 seconds when I'm watching yt video to change the volume a little bit is optimal solution? This thing is my daily driver, I use it 6hrs a day. No PC.
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Volume for audio stream is completely different than volume for call audio stream. I have 40 volume steps for music/videos and 14 for call. Audio level is remembered by system automatically and separately for each. I never had to hold my volume button for 5secs..
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oreo27 said:
Have you tried messing with mixer_paths*.xml?
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You can increase the gain in mixer_paths.xml, but not decrease it. Many of us would love to do that to fix the hissing noise, but so far no one was able to.
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Volume for audio stream is completely different than volume for call audio stream. I have 40 volume steps for music/videos and 14 for call. Audio level is remembered by system automatically and separately for each. I never had to hold my volume button for 5secs..
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You can increase the gain in mixer_paths.xml, but not decrease it. Many of us would love to do that to fix the hissing noise, but so far no one was able to.
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Sheeeeeeeeeet I had no idea. Thanks a ton bro!
ro.config.vc_call_vol_steps=40
ro.config.media_vol_steps=30
Now I'm good.
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Volume for audio stream is completely different than volume for call audio stream. I have 40 volume steps for music/videos and 14 for call. Audio level is remembered by system automatically and separately for each. I never had to hold my volume button for 5secs..
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You can increase the gain in mixer_paths.xml, but not decrease it. Many of us would love to do that to fix the hissing noise, but so far no one was able to.
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I believe you can. I recall that when I tested which value actually controlled the volume for my MIUI device, I changed all the known values to 0 to figure until I found which one it was. It actually disabled all audio for me so in theory, it should work. I haven't experienced hissing. Is this in call or media volume?
A14DWIN said:
Sheeeeeeeeeet I had no idea. Thanks a ton bro!
ro.config.vc_call_vol_steps=40
ro.config.media_vol_steps=30
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There you go. I think this value just allows more fine tuning to the volume, not reducing the sound level that the device produces. I mean theoretically, more steps means a setting will be available for lower volumes so there's that I guess.
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I believe you can. I recall that when I tested which value actually controlled the volume for my MIUI device, I changed all the known values to 0 to figure until I found which one it was. It actually disabled all audio for me so in theory, it should work. I haven't experienced hissing. Is this in call or media volume?
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I was playing with headphones part in mixer_path and even when I set gain/volume to "1" from stock "10 or 20" (don't remember exactly), it didn't do anything. Volume was still damn loud and along with it also hissing. Hissing is present with lower impedance headphones and also on loud speaker. If you don't have/hear it, be happy
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I was playing with headphones part in mixer_path and even when I set gain/volume to "1" from stock "10 or 20" (don't remember exactly), it didn't do anything. Volume was still damn loud and along with it also hissing. Hissing is present with lower impedance headphones and also on loud speaker. If you don't have/hear it, be happy
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Ah. I've barely used the 3.5mm jack on my device apart from a few times while playing so that's probably why I haven't noticed it yet.