speaker seems louder after GDR3 update.. - Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I noticed after my nokia 521 got the GDR3 that my external speaker at 30 is WAY too loud. Even at just 15 the volume just seems to loud. Anyone notice this or have a fix? Or know if Nokia Black will fix this? I did a hard reset, but it didn't change.

aclegg2011 said:
I noticed after my nokia 521 got the GDR3 that my external speaker at 30 is WAY too loud. Even at just 15 the volume just seems to loud. Anyone notice this or have a fix? Or know if Nokia Black will fix this? I did a hard reset, but it didn't change.
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I have not noticed ...
But is not it better like this?

Yea, it'd be great if didn't sound like my speaker was about ready to blow at volume 15
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I don't encounter this problem but instead, while using headphones, volume 1 is like 10 before. This kinda sucks... HTC 8S

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Speaker Distortion

So for the last few days I've been having this really bad distortion coming from the back loud speaker whenever I try to play games, listen to music or anything. I've tried messin with the volume but its still distorted pretty bad. I'm not sure what's caused this? I've tried factory resets but nothing I've done so far has fixed it. Any ideas?
No ones had this issue?
TaintedCross said:
No ones had this issue?
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Sounds like a hardware issue more than anything.
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droid speakers
i'm in similar boat...only way i can talk on phone now is by putting caller on speaker phone - not ideal! my speaker started sounding awful about 2 weeks ago. i've temporarily purchased samsung charge (don't like it) and plan to return it before 14 days. will probably purchase bionic but wish i could wait til newer offerings coming out in oct-nov. speaker is hardware issue as noted by other response. bummer for you, bummer for me!
when I set both those utilities in CM7 that have sound equializer in them and set them to max bass and played music at 85%+ it sounds distorted too.
Mine is distorted at any sound level

Phone speaker

Does anyone else think that the phone speaker is quiet when you're talking to someone? Is plenty loud on speaker phone and during a movie but the in call volume is really quiet even at the max.
I noticed this too. I was wondering if maybe I was just holding it wrong because I noticed that if I held the phone a tad lower on my ear than normal, it was louder. I might just not be used to the premium size yet.
Any idea if this is software or hardware related? I'm thinking software because the music/video volume works just fine.
I'm having the same issue as well. I can barely hear people on the phone an ng i have to use speaker phone to hear them.
It's software. You can adjust the volumes accordingly in mixer_path.xml in /etc/
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I think it gets loud and I'm a musician (aka deaf to a degree). I did notice the speaker phone only uses the top speaker though. Though it's plenty loud too
Anyone else with this problem. Mine is less than normal at the highest volume. Not sure if I should replace, my x2014 is loud! Have to have decent volume at my age
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HD Voice
People still make phone calls?
Is this a case of HD Voice?
zephiK said:
It's software. You can adjust the volumes accordingly in mixer_path.xml in /etc/
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Never modified the volume before, are there specific values I need to use? Also I'm guessing I need root to do this?
I actually factory reset mine/unencrypted it and the sound in call actually sounds normal. Kinda odd.
Me either! my phone speaker is so low when start calling someone even in highest volume. Any possible fix ??
goal139 said:
Me either! my phone speaker is so low when start calling someone even in highest volume. Any possible fix ??
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I would also like to know if this is possible to fix this issue.
i'm experiencing the same behaviors on my AT&T N6 (rooted/decrypted). i'm waiting for my 64GB version from T-Mobile to see if it's my phone. it would be nice if this could be addressed via updates to the mixer_path.xml.
I have the T-Mobile 64GB (Root/Encrypted), volume low as well,
I use volume+ (pay version), still low.
32 gb Google Play version here, and I can confirm that my earpiece volume is extremely low on max.
IIRC this should be fixable via a custom kernel.
My At&t version is very low as well. I thought it would be loud considering the speakers. I hope there is a update soon.

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 !

[Q] Nexus 6 speaker bug. goes from low to loud.

hey guys, I have this weird bug on my nexus 6 and was wondering if any of you are experiencing the same thing. Its weird cause it only happens when I receive phone calls or if im on the speaker phone. Lets say someone calls my ringtone volume will be very low and then a second or two then volume will go up to max. Same if im talking to someone on speaker phone. The volume will start off very low and then go to max after a second or two. When I listen to music or videos it does not happen. Is anyone else having this problem? its not that big of a deal just kinda annoying.
apparently, thats how its supposed to work.
seriously? does that happen on your nexus 6? thats kinda weird.

Nexus 6 sound fade up & down?

Forgive me if this has been posted i tried to search. But does anyone have the issue with sound fading up and down?
I just got my nexus 6 finally today, the first thing i wanted to do was hear these speaker's at full volume!
It basically sounds very low and i cab hear it fading up down....anyone have/had this issue?
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Anyone?
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Couldn't even wait an hour to bump your post?
Mine sound fantastic. It does depend on the source obviously as to how loud and clear they get. That being said I've never heard it fade up and down while listening to a movie, song, video, etc...
What phone are you coming from? I came from Nexus5 and the Nexus6 speakers rock!
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Mine sound fantastic. It does depend on the source obviously as to how loud and clear they get. That being said I've never heard it fade up and down while listening to a movie, song, video, etc...
What phone are you coming from? I came from Nexus5 and the Nexus6 speakers rock!
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Coming from nexus 5....its very noticeable...if i turn volume all the way up it fades down to a lower level but the volume meter stays all the way up.... Its weird tested with google music and a youtube
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What I've noticed is when I was using hangouts, the notification was a lot softer, when I leave the phone screen off and i received another hangouts message it is LOUD, so idk whats with the speaker volume ramping up and down
Yes, I can hear this too when I compare sound in headphones between Nexus6 and HTCOneM8
okgnew said:
Yes, I can hear this too when I compare sound in headphones between Nexus6 and HTCOneM8
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Yeah mines is so annoying..i cant play anything with outside speakers at full volume it normalizes and fades low
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Yes, it sounds like some 'automatic gain control' or 'dynamic range compression'.
I don't understand why reviewers did not notice this issue.
okgnew said:
Yes, it sounds like some 'automatic gain control' or 'dynamic range compression'.
I don't understand why reviewers did not notice this issue.
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Yeah this is BS... I dont know whether to keep it or send it back to Motorola... But damnnnn it was hard just to get this thing finally
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Anyone found a solution for this or it just is what it is? Also notice the volume increases when I rotate the landscape view..then normalizes lower after a few seconds...
I've hard reset....flashed a fresh copy of 5.0.1 still no solution? Could this be a hardware issue?
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same problem. stock non-root 64gb white. (and also terrible 2d performance as reported in other threads.)
the way to duplicate the misbehavior of the speaker volume:
go into settkngs/sound & notification.
simple raise the volume one notch lower than the maximum on slider next to ring volume.
once it set, the volume should loud and clear.
close the settings.
browser the phone or internet for a couple mins
come back to settings, touch the same slider for ring volume, without sliding it. the volume will be faded out/low.
touch the slider 2nd time: volume fades in/load.
but I can't duplicate the same behavior with other audio apps. only with ringtones and notification sounds
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Anyone found a solution for this or it just is what it is? Also notice the volume increases when I rotate the landscape view..then normalizes lower after a few seconds...
I've hard reset....flashed a fresh copy of 5.0.1 still no solution? Could this be a hardware issue?
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google V4A ( viper for android ) and then you'll get the 'best' . . .
Tsoflyyup said:
Anyone found a solution for this or it just is what it is? Also notice the volume increases when I rotate the landscape view..then normalizes lower after a few seconds...
I've hard reset....flashed a fresh copy of 5.0.1 still no solution? Could this be a hardware issue?
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I had the same issue with my Nexus 6. Found a solution somewhere to disable the experimental nuplayer. Did that, rebooted - no good. But then I just turned the nuplayer back on for no reason. Sound is fine after that. It's been almost 10 days now, so I assume the effect is permanent.
Nuplayer setting can be changed from developer options.
Tsoflyyup said:
Anyone found a solution for this or it just is what it is? Also notice the volume increases when I rotate the landscape view..then normalizes lower after a few seconds...
I've hard reset....flashed a fresh copy of 5.0.1 still no solution? Could this be a hardware issue?
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Maybe a hardware issue? Someone mentioned applying equal pressure to the speakers. I tried it but didn't notice a difference. Just flashed 5.1, still nothing.
I'm noticing the landscape thing too.
When I first received mine (navy 32g, T-Mobile) I noticed the bottom speaker stuck out slightly more than the top, and it wiggled a little too.
Anyone notice something similar?
May be relavant to this issue, Do you guys have this issue ?
Received my brand new nexus 6 from carphoneware house UK & confirm that issue is still there. I can see distorted sounds when playing ringtones & Google voice search.
I upgraded to 5.1 but issue is still there so assume it must be some hardware issue.
Replacement handset on its way so lets see if it has same problem.
Had this problem when I first got my nexus ... its like the volume goes down to about what normally half sounds like sometimes even lower and at times fluctuates. I didn't have another phone at the time so I couldn't send it back and I hoped it was just a software problem but I have went from 5 > 5.1 > Chroma and even tried other things like switching nuplayer setting even trying Viper. Only have it effecting music (that I have noticed) :crying:
Xalies said:
Had this problem when I first got my nexus ... its like the volume goes down to about what normally half sounds like sometimes even lower and at times fluctuates. I didn't have another phone at the time so I couldn't send it back and I hoped it was just a software problem but I have went from 5 > 5.1 > Chroma and even tried other things like switching nuplayer setting even trying Viper. Only have it effecting music (that I have noticed) :crying:
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I have the same untill yesterday, I root my nexus 6 with the NEXUS TOOL from Wugfresh in less than 3 minutes... Then I install the CUSTOM ROM BENZO and Woala!
no more Audio Issues and its 10 times faster than original Android.. Incredible fast.
I purchase the nexus on Saturday, thank god!
I only have the issue of the sound being cut off for a second when I rotate the screen sometimes. Doesn't always occur. The device itself has a gain lock tho, to prevent the hardware being damaged.
Sammath said:
I only have the issue of the sound being cut off for a second when I rotate the screen sometimes. Doesn't always occur. The device itself has a gain lock tho, to prevent the hardware being damaged.
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there's a build.prop edit that supposedly fixes that (although l/r speakers will be reversed). I remember seeing it posted on reddit /r/nexus6 a few days ago, might want to search there if it bothers you.
edit: found it
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/370v9n/miniguide_how_to_fix_the_audio_stutter_bug_when

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