Front top speaker is very loud - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I recently bought a Nexus 6P and I'm loving the pure Android experience.
In my Nexus 6P, Front top speaker is very loud when I'm in a call even the volume is set to lowest.
How can I fix this?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/earpiece-volume-lowest-setting-call-t3239982
didn't work for me

Get ElementalX Kernel and EX Kernel Manager. You should be able to adjust speaker gains then.

ttminh1997 said:
Get ElementalX Kernel and EX Kernel Manager. You should be able to adjust speaker gains then.
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion. Let me try it out.
Any application that can be used without root?

awesomexda said:
Thanks a lot for the suggestion. Let me try it out.
Any application that can be used without root?
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To perform hardware level changes like changing speaker gains, you need custom kernels as well as an app to control that kernel, which will always need root.

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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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Increase volume?

Is there anything that can increase the volume?
I have tried "Volume+" and other apps but they don't work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2197216
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I second KingBeatz. If you play around with the DSP settings you'll notice a definite increase in sound volume.
brGabriel said:
I second KingBeatz. If you play around with the DSP settings you'll notice a definite increase in sound volume.
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I'll test it today, thanks.
thanks guys.
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Kingbeatz is nice but doesn't do what I am after. I just want something that will increase the max volume of the speakers for any app. Is there anything?
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This works!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
Not only does the FX app have the ability to increase onboard speaker volume it is also an excellent audio tweaking app with equaliser etc.
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stonebear said:
This works!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
Not only does the FX app have the ability to increase onboard speaker volume it is also an excellent audio tweaking app with equaliser etc.
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Now that the installation of Viper is much simpler than when it originally came out, I do prefer it to other audio mods. :good:
brGabriel said:
Now that the installation of Viper is much simpler than when it originally came out, I do prefer it to other audio mods. :good:
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Yea, it just installs as an app and when you open it, it installs the drivers itself. Being able to increase onboard speaker volume is a big plus for me too.
Oh awesome. I never was able to get it working before because of how complicated the mod was. If it is that easy now then I will be switching to it.
EniGmA1987 said:
Oh awesome. I never was able to get it working before because of how complicated the mod was. If it is that easy now then I will be switching to it.
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Yea, it actually couldn't be easier.
I installed it on my phone and it was saying that I didn't have Busybox installed, but I did. I got round it by installing the previous version of Busybox. Don't know what that was about but just a heads up for you.
Nice find! Thanks.
I've tried a few eq apps and mods and the improvements were marginal or worse. I'll give this a shot.
Unfortunately I do not see an option to enhance the speaker output after installing the Xhifi version (only for Headset and Bluetooth). So it looks like I am back to King BeatZ since I mainly use the speakers for things.
You need to install the FX version, not the xhifi one. Xhifi is only for headphones and hands-free device.
After installing the FX audio mod make sure to set it to compatibility mode if you don't notice any difference, at first.
Hope this helps!
Ya but I dont want the FX. That is mainly for as it says, FX on the audio. It does not try to restore lost audio quality from compression and such.

[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?
robertostorm said:
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 :/
dead0 said:
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.?

Volume Issues when Boosting Via Kernel

Hi All,
I moved from my Nexus 6 to the 6P two days ago, so far I'm loving every single aspect of this phone. The only thing I seem to be having issues with is with the volume.
On all the past phones I've had I've always boosted the audio via sound control with custom kernels, maybe I'm deaf but stock volumes just aren't loud enough.
I've tried a bunch of different Kernels on my 6P and also different kinds of roms, Stock, CM, etc. Whenever I change the volume value higher than +5 the headphones start cutting out as if the phone can't produce the sound at this volume.
Is this something that's a standard issue with the Nexus 6P or do I have a faulty device? I usually boost the volumes up by about 7 or 8 to enjoy music at the volume I need.
Any help would be much appreciated!
s3xxt0y said:
Hi All,
I moved from my Nexus 6 to the 6P two days ago, so far I'm loving every single aspect of this phone. The only thing I seem to be having issues with is with the volume.
On all the past phones I've had I've always boosted the audio via sound control with custom kernels, maybe I'm deaf but stock volumes just aren't loud enough.
I've tried a bunch of different Kernels on my 6P and also different kinds of roms, Stock, CM, etc. Whenever I change the volume value higher than +5 the headphones start cutting out as if the phone can't produce the sound at this volume.
Is this something that's a standard issue with the Nexus 6P or do I have a faulty device? I usually boost the volumes up by about 7 or 8 to enjoy music at the volume I need.
Any help would be much appreciated!
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Slap v4a on it see if that helps:good:
jaythenut said:
Slap v4a on it see if that helps:good:
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I've got v4a and dd+ helps a lot. Just wanted to know if this is an issue everybody has or if it's my device, just curious.
s3xxt0y said:
I've got v4a and dd+ helps a lot. Just wanted to know if this is an issue everybody has or if it's my device, just curious.
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Don't think so have you tried ex kernel yet think that has fauxsound support

Are You Guys Using Any Sound Mod In Nexus 5x

Well Yesterday i found this Sound mod XTREMEMusicâ„¢ but i tried many things and roms like CM13 And Pure Nexus It Was not working for me.
So i want to ask from you. Are you using any sound mod that works perfectly on our Nexus 5x
if yes do tell us the name of mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
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which rom you are using with this mod and its working perfectly?
Also viper4android is still the best.
Using it with dirtyunicorns rom (they have a section for installing instructions).
---------- Post added at 03:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:28 PM ----------
Whoops havent seen the pevius post
nitinvaid said:
which rom you are using with this mod and its working perfectly?
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Pure Nexus. Working perfectly.
I can't stand sound mods that involve more than one app. Just the other week I found something that looked promising, installed it, and then I had viper/Dolby/some Sony eq app/ and some terminal commands. I hated it. I don't see the point in it. Unless you have a few hundred dollars in any type of sound system, and even then most of the tuning can be done from amps/eq
The most Ill go is viper4android ALONE. and even when I do that, I have to modify my goto interactive governor tweaks to eliminate clipping and distortion when the screen turns off.
noidea24 said:
I can't stand sound mods that involve more than one app. Just the other week I found something that looked promising, installed it, and then I had viper/Dolby/some Sony eq app/ and some terminal commands. I hated it. I don't see the point in it. Unless you have a few hundred dollars in any type of sound system, and even then most of the tuning can be done from amps/eq
The most Ill go is viper4android ALONE. and even when I do that, I have to modify my goto interactive governor tweaks to eliminate clipping and distortion when the screen turns off.
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Try Arise. You will only need to set up V4A, nothing else. If you experience crackling with it, try sonophilo's setprop instead of the default one (instructions in the thread), it usually eliminates all distortions for me. And the quality on the "Numbers" release is hands down much superior to basic V4A installation (i am using also the optional Atmos add-on, i use it instead of v4a equalizer and it's better imo) .
the ARISE sound mod is working for me... it work mm like stock and pa and also works on android nougat
Arise numbers is the best I've used so far. Much better sound quality than just using V4A or ViperAtmos.
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noidea24 said:
I can't stand sound mods that involve more than one app. Just the other week I found something that looked promising, installed it, and then I had viper/Dolby/some Sony eq app/ and some terminal commands. I hated it. I don't see the point in it. Unless you have a few hundred dollars in any type of sound system, and even then most of the tuning can be done from amps/eq
The most Ill go is viper4android ALONE. and even when I do that, I have to modify my goto interactive governor tweaks to eliminate clipping and distortion when the screen turns off.
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i agree with you
i have just flashed this A.R.I.S.E. Sound System mod its working nicely but the Nexus 5X sound chip is not that great if you know what i mean
i have on other hand moto G4+ and by default its sound Quality is great bcoz of its DAC chip
seabro01 said:
Arise numbers is the best I've used so far. Much better sound quality than just using V4A or ViperAtmos.
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Is ARISE working on CM13 too? I have tested and used it on Pure Nexus And its Awesome. Just THinking if our device had a much better DAC chip it would blow my earphones
nitinvaid said:
Is ARISE working on CM13 too? I have tested and used it on Pure Nexus And its Awesome. Just THinking if our device had a much better DAC chip it would blow my earphones
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Should work but not sure since I've just tried Arise with Pure Nexus.
hello, can anybody teach me how to install ARISE step by step? because I flashed V4A on PN with EX kernel and although I didnt have 'driver' issues, the v4a doesnt effect the sound itself. already tried changing values in EQ but no effect.
RonnellTapawan said:
hello, can anybody teach me how to install ARISE step by step? because I flashed V4A on PN with EX kernel and although I didnt have 'driver' issues, the v4a doesnt effect the sound itself. already tried changing values in EQ but no effect.
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What i did is my Purenexus rom was clean with no sound mod i flashed the ARISE installer in recovery
you will find the download and tutorial here http://www.arisesound.com/
nitinvaid said:
What i did is my Purenexus rom was clean with no sound mod i flashed the ARISE installer in recovery
you will find the download and tutorial here http://www.arisesound.com/
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ok, so after i set the profile to audiophile 10.0, its done? will report back later, thanks!
edit: what zip did you flash? numbers?
RonnellTapawan said:
ok, so after i set the profile to audiophile 10.0, its done? will report back later, thanks!
edit: what zip did you flash? numbers?
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the latest one
ARISE+Sound+Systems+Leviticus+1.3.zip
Which rom you are using?
nitinvaid said:
the latest one
ARISE+Sound+Systems+Leviticus+1.3.zip
Which rom you are using?
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oww, ok, I downloaded Numbers 1.4 lmao ill just downloaded that one im using PureNexus with EX kernel
edit: flashed it, it 100% works right now, thanks! using audiophile 10.0 profile
edit 2: wow, just wow! ive been trying not to install v4a because of laziness! i cant believe what i have missed lmao! :silly:
I just use the
SURROUND SOUND [Mod]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/themes-apps/mod-surround-sound-testers-t3252659
RonnellTapawan said:
oww, ok, I downloaded Numbers 1.4 lmao ill just downloaded that one im using PureNexus with EX kernel
edit: flashed it, it 100% works right now, thanks! using audiophile 10.0 profile
edit 2: wow, just wow! ive been trying not to install v4a because of laziness! i cant believe what i have missed lmao! :silly:
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Numbers is the latest version.
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manpildo said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
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What the hell do I download lol? I read the OP and post 2 twice.. What am I to download? The link points to several folders..
Never mind, read post above me.. hah!

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