Hi guys, its Chenut, I've been playing with the nexus 5x and trying to figure a way to make the volumes louder well here are the steps.
Requirements:
ROOTED DEVICE
Es file explorer
Nexus 5x (V-tec version not snapdragon
Info: this is quite similar for the nexus 5 however LG has done a few mods to the code lines
I'm running cm13 but this guide should work on all aosp as long as the developers haven't deleted the mixer paths file.
Step 1. Open es file explorer and press the menu tab on the top left hand side, and press tools, then enable root explorer and then press the word root explorer next to it.
Step 2. Mount r/w and put /system from ro to rw
Step 3. Now press local , then device then find the folder system and then etc then find in that folder mixer paths xml
Step 4. Open it using ur desired note editor, just use the es default editor
Step 5. To increase volume of speaker, locate
<path name="speaker-gain-default">
And change
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="84" />
The rx7 value 84 to 90, don't go over 90, beyond sounds distorted
Step 6. To increase headphone volume locate
<path name="headphones">
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20" />
Change the HPHL VALUE AND HPHR VALUE TO 25, ITS UP TO U IF U WANT HIGHER VOLUME AT THE EXCEPTION OF DISTORTION.
Step 7. To increase incall volume locate
<path name="handset">
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
Change rx1 value to 90 , higher its up to u.
That's all for now, in hoping soon to share how to increase mic sound as well as thermal throttling values,
Note: my default values are set by cyanogen,stock and aosp ROMs might be slightly higher.
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Nice write up. Thanks!
Nice
I'm coming from a Nexus 4 to the 5x and noticed the headset volume is either not as loud or is muffled, cause I'm having a hard time hearing people. My wife is having the same issue with her's. She's coming from a gen 1 Moto x. Is this in our heads? Or could it be that we switched carriers as well? We went from Tmobile to Google's Fi. What do you guys think?
Chenut, i think headset path seems have no effect on earpiece volume in android 6.01...
Have you ever come across a situation when you are listening to a music with media volume at 50% then suddenly you got a call and the ringtone rings at 100% ( as this was set at full ) volume giving an unpleasant full volume surprise..
After doing some experiment I found the solution and like to share here:
1. You have to be rooted.
2. Use an app like ES explorer (or Amaze)
3. go to /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
4. edit the file mixer_paths.xml with the note editor
under <!output paths--> .. <path name="speaker-and-headphones">
find this lines
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value =84"/>
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value =84"/>
Update the value to any lower number as suitable I have changed mine to 44 as:
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value =44"/>
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value =44"/>
5. Save and reboot.
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HI everyone. Any idea how can we increase the sound volume in our A5 2016?
Many thanks.
paquirrinin said:
HI everyone. Any idea how can we increase the sound volume in our A5 2016?
Many thanks.
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There are many sound enhancing mods for rooted phones.
Here's viper4android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
paquirrinin said:
HI everyone. Any idea how can we increase the sound volume in our A5 2016?
Many thanks.
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I've modded all my devices so far to have very loud volume but so far i had no succes in finding to make this one louder
It should go like this :
The sound settings for modding is in \etc\mixer_paths.xml & \etc\mixer_paths_rev08
You can open this with root explorer (long press and select open as text) or copy to pc and edit with notepad+ for faster editing.
You will find inside (about halfway)
<!-- Output volume stage -->
<!-- media playback volume -->
<path name="gain-media-handset">
<ctl name="S2801 MIX1_LVL" value="0" />
<ctl name="DAC Gain" value="127" />
<ctl name="Earphone Volume" value="0" />
</path>
<path name="gain-media-speaker">
<ctl name="S2801 MIX1_LVL" value="0" />
<ctl name="DAC Gain" value="127" />
<ctl name="Speaker Volume" value="0" />
I tought volume would change if i change these values, the sound would be louder (as it is in other marshmallow devices) but both changing "127" & "0" to a higher number made no difference.
I'll keep you updated if i find it (or if somebody else with a little more knowledge can help out it would be higly appreciated
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Arathergreendroid said:
There are many sound enhancing mods for rooted phones.
Here's viper4android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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Hi thanks for the tip, but it enhances the sound to give better listening experience that indeed sounds a little bit louder (like in XM player) but i search to modify a setting in A510F to give (much) more volume to the speaker or headphones (like for example this old mod )
Normally it is easy but this device i did not find it yet
Hi !
i wanted to make my galaxy a5 Speaker Louder .
i Rooted My device And found "mixer_paths.xml" file in /etc/mixer_paths.xml but there is not any Value or Path for changing the Volume Options. like:
<path name="speaker"> or <path name="headphones">
How can i Increase it's Sound?
Hello! I have A5 2015 edition and before update to marshmallow the battery life it was 2 days with medium utilisation. After update...max 20 hours with power save (. I want to go back to lollipop but i don t know how
mahdi008 said:
Hi !
i wanted to make my galaxy a5 Speaker Louder .
i Rooted My device And found "mixer_paths.xml" file in /etc/mixer_paths.xml but there is not any Value or Path for changing the Volume Options. like:
<path name="speaker"> or <path name="headphones">
How can i Increase it's Sound?
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Yes, I came from f to fd rom i too face the low volume issue with fd rom
Use speaker boost by Omega centauri software on play.
mahdi008 said:
Hi !
i wanted to make my galaxy a5 Speaker Louder .
i Rooted My device And found "mixer_paths.xml" file in /etc/mixer_paths.xml but there is not any Value or Path for changing the Volume Options. like:
<path name="speaker"> or <path name="headphones">
How can i Increase it's Sound?
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in a5 2016 it is like this in mixer_paths.xml,
Code:
<!-- Output volume stage -->
<!-- media playback volume -->
<path name="gain-media-handset">
<ctl name="S2801 MIX1_LVL" value="0" />
<ctl name="DAC Gain" value="128" />
<ctl name="Earphone Volume" value="8" />
</path>
<path name="gain-media-speaker">
<ctl name="S2801 MIX1_LVL" value="0" />
<ctl name="DAC Gain" value="130" />
<ctl name="Speaker Volume" value="9" />
</path>
but nothing changed when i change the value, it doesn't sound louder, i tried up to 190 for dac gain & upt to 18 for speaker volume value
there is also a mixer_.paths_rev08.xml and i edited that one also but no luck.
I hope someone finds it because i am not used to have a phone with no volume mod It's no use to install an app that give a boost to play music or media louder inside the app itself because that does not make alarm or incoming calls louder (etc)
Try this.
cornelushh said:
Hello! I have A5 2015 edition and before update to marshmallow the battery life it was 2 days with medium utilisation. After update...max 20 hours with power save (. I want to go back to lollipop but i don t know how
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Try Viper Audio.
contrinsan said:
in a5 2016 it is like this in mixer_paths.xml,
Code:
<!-- Output volume stage -->
<!-- media playback volume -->
<path name="gain-media-handset">
<ctl name="S2801 MIX1_LVL" value="0" />
<ctl name="DAC Gain" value="128" />
<ctl name="Earphone Volume" value="8" />
</path>
<path name="gain-media-speaker">
<ctl name="S2801 MIX1_LVL" value="0" />
<ctl name="DAC Gain" value="130" />
<ctl name="Speaker Volume" value="9" />
</path>
but nothing changed when i change the value, it doesn't sound louder, i tried up to 190 for dac gain & upt to 18 for speaker volume value
there is also a mixer_.paths_rev08.xml and i edited that one also but no luck.
I hope someone finds it because i am not used to have a phone with no volume mod It's no use to install an app that give a boost to play music or media louder inside the app itself because that does not make alarm or incoming calls louder (etc)
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and the headset volume for louder Music? please help me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sam...ent/a510f-viper4android-installer-mm-t3470028
try this
Hello Redmi Note 4 users! I saw many people complaining about sound in custom ROMs. Yes! I too agree that we do have low sound on custom ROMs compared to the stock MIUI ROM. But you know what! We can easily increase the sound output of our device in custom ROMs. So lets begin.
Code:
[CENTER][SIZE="3"]#include <disclaimer.h>
* Your warranty is now void.
* I am not responsible for bricked devices,
dead SD cards,getting fired because the alarm app failed
* Please do some research before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications,
* If you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.[/SIZE][/CENTER]
Requirements
Root (Flash Magisk or SuperSU)
Any root explorer (Solid Explorer, ES File Explorer, Root browser etc)
Little common sense
Instructions
In this tutorial I am going to use ES File Explorer as it is free and easy to use.
Open ES File explorer and slide out the sidebar from left.
Turn on Root explorer & Grant root permission
Now go to root>system>etc
You will find a file named mixer_paths_mtp.xml, just open it with the ES editor.
Scroll down a little bit and try to find the below lines.
Code:
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="76" />
Now we have to change the value in <ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="76" /> As you can see the default value is 76, we can increase it upto 100 but it will surely going to RIP your speakers. The suggested values is between 80 - 90. I personally use 86 because it gives me loud enough sound without any distortion.
Code:
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="76" />
After increasing the value on <ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="86" /> it should look like below code.
Code:
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="86" />
Now just save the changes and reboot your device. And now you will definitely notice much louder sound than before.
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also rx1 and rx2 control headphones volumes right? at least it does for me
Damn?was searching for a fix since a long time.....thanks a lot bruh!!??
asusm930 said:
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also rx1 and rx2 control headphones volumes right? at least it does for me
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Yup!
Chetan Lodha said:
Damnwas searching for a fix since a long time.....thanks a lot bruh!!
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Anytime bruh!
Alright, added to index
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Btw, " <ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="76" /> " was " <ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" /> on mine by default tho. Tried to changing it to 86, but still no difference.. ?
Thank you so much, it works like a charm
sachin n said:
Alright, added to index
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Btw, " <ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="76" /> " was " <ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" /> on mine by default tho. Tried to changing it to 86, but still no difference.. ?
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as per usual, what rom? on most LOS based roms its 76.
asusm930 said:
as per usual, what rom? on most LOS based roms its 76.
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Weee, I'm running AICP atm.
sachin n said:
Weee, I'm running AICP atm.
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lol why use AICP. It hasnt been updated for so long xD
What's the difference between mixer_paths_mtp.xml and mixer_paths.xml ???
mrmrva said:
What's the difference between mixer_paths_mtp.xml and mixer_paths.xml ???
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which rom? if you have both, do the changes in BOTH files.
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mali_ said:
How to increase call and mic volume?
The sound recorder app records so low. The recordings volume is so low even with full volume.
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need to know which rom you are you using. I think I can help you
asusm930 said:
which rom? if you have both, do the changes in BOTH files.
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Stock MIUI, just was wondering what was the role of each of these
mrmrva said:
Stock MIUI, just was wondering what was the role of each of these
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if i recall correctly, they both do the same job. MIUI devs simply made both files because they didnt know which file should be used (not sure myself). On custom roms, the mtp file is the one that matters and custom roms only have the mtp one
for now, just edit both files
If I did this and it ****ed up (media refuses to play) will dirty flashing my ROM fix it?
arvindbadri said:
If I did this and it ****ed up (media refuses to play) will dirty flashing my ROM fix it?
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Reset values to default values. Wayyyy to go!
Is there anything you can do to with headphone's volume?
low level volume, on 1 level, it is really low that I can't hear anything. can you find the fix?
OP?
amit.tiger12 said:
Is there anything you can do to with headphone's volume?
low level volume, on 1 level, it is really low that I can't hear anything. can you find the fix?
OP?
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rx1 and rx2 control headphones volume. set to anything below 94
asusm930 said:
rx1 and rx2 control headphones volume. set to anything below 94
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Ok but I was talking about increasing Low LEVEL (means at Level 1) volume on device for headphones, and was not talking about increasing OVERALL volume..
Can you confirm this??
amit.tiger12 said:
Ok but I was talking about increasing Low LEVEL (means at Level 1) volume on device for headphones, and was not talking about increasing OVERALL volume..
Can you confirm this??
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Oh. can you try this? Backup original file first and then replace with this one and reboot.
the file is in system/etc
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_Q4QjvbODxoQmZSTXVPaDA1bHc
Please report if it works