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[Q] Problem with in-call volume

Hello to all,
I have using my Galaxy S without SIM card for a while and now when I put one I notice a problem with volume level when making or receiving calls. The indicator show that the volume level is at maximum but I barely hear the voice when someone is talking to me, even when I am at close and not noisy room. When I put hands-free or put the call in speaker mode everything is OK - I can hear what the people are talking to me.
I search in the setting and put everything for sound in max but there is no change....
I read in the forums about the hidden service menu and I saw that there is an audio section with sections headset and handset but I don't know if this will solve my problem, because I don't know if the problem is software or hardware..
My phone is Galaxy S I9000 - international, Eclair 2.1-update1, JM1, not rooted. I make factory reset just before posting this thread and the problem is not solved....
If anybody have similar problem or anybody have a solution or ideas how to solve this, please help me!
Thanks,

In-Call volume very low

Hey everyone,
I have the problem that the call-volume is very low. I've already tried different settings, but there is not really any help.
Does anyone have the same issues? When I'm in a silent ambient, it is okay, but e.g. in the train it is really hard for me to understand the other person.
And no - my ears are not THAT bad

Haven't really noticed an issue with mine, although not usually calling from anywhere that is too noisy.

yes i have that prob.setting the qualiser to bright and disabling speaker voice enhancement improves it a little. but still the call volume is low.

Yes i also feel its bit low... but not very low!

For me it's good enough!
When I have a call in quiet place or a noisy place like in the city or a cafe or something, I understand everything good

i have that problem tooooo.in fact i fight with my gf every time cuz i cant hear what she say ,any advice to fix this problem?can i change some setting and fix this?

It's not that bad! Try using the earphones
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

:silly: using an earphone is not a solution.. can someone tell if this issue can be resolved using some mod/software?

superior1986 said:
Hey everyone,
I have the problem that the call-volume is very low. I've already tried different settings, but there is not really any help.
Does anyone have the same issues? When I'm in a silent ambient, it is okay, but e.g. in the train it is really hard for me to understand the other person.
And no - my ears are not THAT bad
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try normal equaliser and turn off speaker voice enhancement

Prm593 said:
try normal equaliser and turn off speaker voice enhancement
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Did this solution work for anyone? I am not seeing much difference, please help me if there is any third party application which can be used to boost the volume.

I've wanted to find out if there's a way for some time!
I connect to my car via aux cable for hands free.
But when I get a call I have to increase volume 7 or 8 steps for me to hear.
And then when the call finishes, I get deafened from when the radio kicks back in!

Call volume too low?

Hi, I just got my Nexus 6 that I purchased from eBay, everything is ok but the call volume, while it's pretty clear, I think it's too low compared to other phones, I'm not sure if I'm crazy or someone else has noticed that? I tried the speakers for music and they are loud, again, it might just me, but I wanted to double check if someone has noticed that, and if it's something normal for this phone, thanks!

saman0suke1 said:
Hi, I just got my Nexus 6 that I purchased from eBay, everything is ok but the call volume, while it's pretty clear, I think it's too low compared to other phones, I'm not sure if I'm crazy or someone else has noticed that? I tried the speakers for music and they are loud, again, it might just me, but I wanted to double check if someone has noticed that, and if it's something normal for this phone, thanks!
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Try this.
1. Make sure the system volume is all the way up as well as the phone earpiece volume.
Get an app the controls all volumes and you'll see it there along with media , alarm etc.
This happened to me but once i raised system and phone it was fine.
Also note that you must practice placing ear in perfect earpiece speaker position lol.
Let me know if it worked that was my problem.

saman0suke1 said:
Hi, I just got my Nexus 6 that I purchased from eBay, everything is ok but the call volume, while it's pretty clear, I think it's too low compared to other phones, I'm not sure if I'm crazy or someone else has noticed that? I tried the speakers for music and they are loud, again, it might just me, but I wanted to double check if someone has noticed that, and if it's something normal for this phone, thanks!
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Ditto. My phone volume way too low for in call - either with built-in earpiece or a wired headset.
Nothing I've found brings it up.
Speakers for media/notification is very good&loud, but speaker for in-call (using as a true speakerphone, not trying to use speakerphone mode as earpiece) and ringing is inadequate.

relaxable said:
Ditto. My phone volume way too low for in call - either with built-in earpiece or a wired headset.
Nothing I've found brings it up.
Speakers for media/notification is very good&loud, but speaker for in-call (using as a true speakerphone, not trying to use speakerphone mode as earpiece) and ringing is inadequate.
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Believe that with update to 5.01 that is going to fix the problem, hope so, I believe that I read it somewhere. I really want to know what are all the fixes for the new version 5.01
BTW, I have Volume Ace download it from play store and see if you got all volume up
Good luck !

[Let's do a test] Voice call volume becomes EXTREMELY loud with headphone plugged

Voice call volume becomes EXTREMELY loud with headphone plugged
If you are facing exactly same issue like me
1. https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/volume-of-voice-call-is-too-loud-with-headphone.600977/
2. https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...lume-is-extremely-loud-with-headphone.615750/
please reply to this thread and also this thread on oneplus's community(https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...extremely-loud-with-headphone-plugged.616260/) to raise ONEPLUS's AWARENESS.
It just drives us CRAZY!! and this problem is really SERIOUS! you just can't use your headphone during a voicecall....
I have tried 4+ different headphones for testing already, no luck. The issue still persisted!
THERE is also NO PROBLEM with these headphones and I'm actually not a newbie to android so I know I've already set the VOICE VOLUME to MINIMUM !
If you never start a voice call with headphone before (not including bluetooth headphones), just help me to do a test!
1. plug-in your headphone
2. start a voice call to test whether the volume is extremely loud or not with voice volume set to minimum.
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I would appreciate it if you could help me to test it and I really need you guys help to raise their awaerness... THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I have reported the issue to ONEPLUS a half month ago already.
I also believe I am not the only one facing this problem, and this is also confirmed by other oneplus 5 users in community.
I hope users who is facing exactly same problem like me can reply to these two threads, urging ONEPLUS to speed up the progress!

reserved for further updates
btw:
If you never start a voice call with headphone before (not including bluetooth headphones), just help me to do a test!
1. plug-in your headphone
2. start a voice call to test whether the volume is extremely loud or not with voice volume set to minimum.
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I would appreciate it if you could help me to test it and I really need you guys help to raise their awaerness... THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Yes, same problem, loud call volume on headsets
Yes, noticed it on my very first call. Couldn't reduce the volume enough to be comfortable.
I also noticed that there are far fewer levels of volume available on the phone volume slider compared to for media volumes etc.
I needs a software fix or could someone suggest a volume control app or alternate dialer app?
I will look at the other threads / oneplus forum and comment there too, Cheers, S

I feel its OK and normal. Don't hear it too loud.

Same problem here, using the ear buds bought from OnePlus. Can barely put them in ear for calls. Extremely frustrating considering we can't edit the step sizes in OOS either.

Video call today with Hangouts with my wife and it almost blew my ears!
I instantly pull of the earphones from my ears.
What is even more disturbing is that the volume controls don't change ANYTHING. All reduced to lowest and the volume doesn't change a bit...
What is wrong with OnePlus?

they said it will be fixed on next OTA
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...ely-loud-with-headphone.615750/#post-16742139

lockmunk said:
they said it will be fixed on next OTA
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...ely-loud-with-headphone.615750/#post-16742139
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yea i know, they informed me on 4th Sep
and i started to check ota update EVERY SINGLE DAY from 4th Sep
And now it is already 19th tho

I haven't installed the new 4.5.11 ROM.
Was this problem addressed? I didn't see it in the changelog..
Has anyone tested it?

Brand new OnePlus 5T. Used headphones on a call. nearly blew my ears off. Anyone know of an app to override the settings and make the volume lower?

All the people having this issue, are you using the EQ when listening to music and possibly not disabling that on the voice call?

I've never listed to music on the phone. I have an app for audiobooks but no EQ with it.

Solution for call headphone so loud
Hello,
The only one solution that I have found, is to root the phone with in order to install the Custom Kernel : Boeffla-Kernel
The App of this kernel let you reduce the sound of the headphone output so in communication with headphone you will have a volume as low as you want.
May be that others custom Kernel permits to do that,
Enjoy,
Tinoplus

tinoplus said:
Hello,
The only one solution that I have found, is to root the phone with in order to install the Custom Kernel : Boeffla-Kernel
The App of this kernel let you reduce the sound of the headphone output so in communication with headphone you will have a volume as low as you want.
May be that others custom Kernel permits to do that,
Enjoy,
Tinoplus
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is that real?
i means the "VOICE Volume" not the "MEDIA Volume"
Can Boeffla-Kernel modify VOICE Volume?

Also Voice Media
kimyeungg said:
is that real?
i means the "VOICE Volume" not the "MEDIA Volume"
Can Boeffla-Kernel modify VOICE Volume?
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Hello,
It reduce the overall headphone output so yes it reduce also the VOICE Volume.

tinoplus said:
Hello,
It reduce the overall headphone output so yes it reduce also the VOICE Volume.
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OH MY GOD! TESTED and it really WORKS
thank you so much my friend

kimyeungg said:
OH MY GOD! TESTED and it really WORKS
thank you so much my friend
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Nice ! No prob

Question Poor video call sounds

I am facing an issue with my video calls with all firmwares of global rom since first release untill 12.5.4. the issue is the other side can't hear me well as the volume is really low, and if a group of us are on the video, only the holder of the phone is heard, and the rest are heard like speaking under water.
Tried several apps, all types of available video calls and all same, DUO, messenger, imo, line, Skype, etc.
However, if speaker is on instead of video call, the sound is amazing. Tested mics of all 3 of them and working perfect.
Anyone facing same issue and was able to resolve it? Please let me know how to get it sorted as it is really annoying.

Nothing here I'm afraid, sounds like a mic issue

xNAPx said:
Nothing here I'm afraid, sounds like a mic issue
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Tested mic and tried with speaker, video recording and voice calls are all perfect, except video calls using third party apps only

The First thing I can say is to force stop those apps and clear cache and data and see if the issue persists,try also a reboot after done it

xNAPx said:
The First thing I can say is to force stop those apps and clear cache and data and see if the issue persists,try also a reboot after done it
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Done, done ,done and a factory reset also done. I believe It is something related to software priorities or algorithm to reduce ambient noise but in a bad way instead of a good way.
As example, I make a phone call with my parents on video call using duo, if my daughter is far around 2-3 Meters from the phone then they would hear her like speaking under water, if further they would not hear her, if closer would be okay. Also, even if close to the phone the volume is lower than usual. However, if it is a voice call with speaker, everything is loud and clear.
This concludes to me as a software issue or apps compatibility with this device. I cannot find a solution, and I see it a very common issue with many devices as well, not only mi 11 ultra, but for this device I cannot find a solution.
Try to make a video call using Duo with people around you, the other side will hear you only and with a lower volume than usual. If you use WhatsApp it is slightly better but still poor.

What Cover do you have? Did you try the same with the phone without cover? Because I don't have this issue (using WhatsApp)

xNAPx said:
What Cover do you have? Did you try the same with the phone without cover? Because I don't have this issue (using WhatsApp)
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With cover or without cover, same issue

Would much appreciate if anyone got an idea of what is going on and can explain it

a new update
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I found what is the cause, it is called voice gain or volume gain. it is set as low by default and cannot be changed except by root. there are a few applications that can boost gain. as gain by default is set at 1 and can go as high as you could. an app called (Microphone Amplifier) is a simple app that really helped me with it for now but still needs more testing. the app got a very low rate because of no instructions how to use it and very poor UI, but the function is simply what am I looking for.
if anyone have an idea to fix the microphone gain without root please share it with me.
I've tried SetEdit but couldnt find the correct lines (tried volume_voice_xxx) but non of them worked.