Hey, sorry to have to start a new thread but i've done a lot of searching and still got the problem so I was hoping someone here might be able to help me...
Basically I am trying to get my xperia sp to actually function as half-decent music player but the top volume is pathetic (eu volume laws?) and it's pretty worthless as an mp3 player. Tried buying new headphones, expensive tips, all that but it still doesn't cut it. Tried various music players, Poweramp etc. and pumping up the equalizer and pre-amp settings but you don't really get much increase and quality really takes a hit.
So I rooted it (with towel root) with the intention of getting that fauxsound stuff but i've got bootloader unlock allowed: no and as far as i can tell you cant run fauxsound unless you have a compatible kernel and you can't change your kernel with a locked bootloader.
So i guess i'll settle with getting that volume boost mod but for that you need a custom recovery so i tried to install CWM using the installer thats linked on the FAQ page but when i try that it just says "daemon started successfully" and then nothing happens. I disabled all antivirus, things like that, ran as administrator, all that nonsense but no joy.
Short of getting an external sound card for twenty quid and sellotaping it to my phone like an idiot, does anyone out there have a solution that's worked for them?
You've probably already tried it, but I might as well suggest the Volume+ app.
Here's the apk: http://www.mediafire.com/?8k4l5mjh8to3m37
Devices:
-LG Optimus L3 II
-Lenovo IdeaTab A3000-F
Yeah, I tried a lot of those market apps for boosting volume, none of them seem to work for me. I think since the 4.3 update they're obsolete. Thanks anyway though
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I am running CMs 4.0.2 and electrum drum machine app just gives me a static sound when I load a sound...don't know why just does so now I'm kind stuck with an app that doesn't work and I'm out 3 buck.
Does anyone have the same problem or knows how to fix it please help.
Did the app ever work?
I just bought this 2 days ago and I'm on CM4.0.2 also. It works fine for me. I did notice right off the bat that Kick1 sounds like static/white noise. The thought it was messed up did cross my mind until I tried a different sample. The speaker is so crummy in the phone, that it just sounded bad.
Hope you get it worked out! It's a fun little app
If it sounded bad from the start I would email the dev and see what he is going to do about it.
Like Argusi was saying the speaker is probably the problem. Not really much the developer can do about that. Try using it with external speakers and see if it sounds better. Another option would be to use samples that fall within the frequency range of the internal speaker.
It sounds okay through headphones. It's not BFD or Addictive Drums, but for a couple bucks, it's fun to play with
Yeah i know its not my speaker cause when i play music on it, it sounds fine. I tried using my headphones but that didnt do anything but make my ear drums hurt lol.
So i guess ill mess around with it for a while to see if i can get it to work if not i gotta email niko the dev and see if i can get a refund.....hope i can get it to work.
Thanks everyone for your help!
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Hi Rrod15,
Niko Twenty here, the dev. Obviously the app was only tested on normal 1.5 firmware, I think you have custom ROM now, but just a few quick questions:
What version of the drum do you have - is it the latest?
Are all the sounds not working (static sound) or is it just when you tried to load an external sample?
And then the next question - is the external sample from one of the sample packs?
If you are trying to use your own samples they have to be 16 bit mono 22Khz, otherwise they may not load correctly and you will get static.
Let me know how it goes! I can certainly offer a refund if you can't get it to work.
Thanks!
-niko twenty
Yea i got the lastest update not sure exact ver. But its the newest.
The samples im loading r from the add on sample packs u provided and they are all static.
It worked for like a min then when i plug my headphones in i still hear it though my phone speaker pretty weird.
Now on CM 4.0.4
Hi,
One thing you could check is to load up your sdcard into your PC and go to /sdcard/electrum/samples
and then browse thru any folders/samples there and make sure they are there and not zero size, etc. You should be able to play the WAV samples on the PC right off the sdcard.
That would be one thing to check next.
-niko
This would fall under the don't fix something thats not broke category.
Sound quality was great on my phone with 2.3.3 JVK, but after reading the great reviews on Voodoo sound, I was interested in seeing how much better it could get. After flashing the Voodoo sound driver (came with voodoo control plus 1.0.5) any sound through multiple types of headsets is distorted and almost sounds like the volume is automatically limited (Any high notes or low bass is either completely cut off, or the volume limits when the note hits). Sound quality after this flash is horrible to unusable. The odd thing is that even if I unload the voodoo driver, the sound is still awful. ANY help at all would be greatly appreciated!!
**EDIT** Just to add, I have tested the volume levels to make sure they were not to high in the application. The distortion/limiting happens even if set to a very low volume.
Phone Info:
Model:Samsung Galaxy S i9000m Vibrant
Firmware Version:2.3.3
Baseband Version:I9000UGKC1
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVK-CL75655\[email protected] #2
Build Number:GINGERBREAD.XXJVK
Clockwork Recovery v3.0.0.5
CWM Manager v1.20
Superuser v2.3.1-ef
Softkey Backlight Fix
CRT-OFF Animation Mod
All was good before flashing voodoo sound.
How are you controlling your volume?
The best results, will be to max out the phone media volume completely.
Go into Voodoo Sound control and tick "map volume kies hack" and the volume will be controlled by that.
steve-stewart said:
This would fall under the don't fix something thats not broke category.
Sound quality was great on my phone with 2.3.3 JVK, but after reading the great reviews on Voodoo sound, I was interested in seeing how much better it could get. After flashing the Voodoo sound driver (came with voodoo control plus 1.0.5) any sound through multiple types of headsets is distorted and almost sounds like the volume is automatically limited (Any high notes or low bass is either completely cut off, or the volume limits when the note hits). Sound quality after this flash is horrible to unusable. The odd thing is that even if I unload the voodoo driver, the sound is still awful. ANY help at all would be greatly appreciated!!
**EDIT** Just to add, I have tested the volume levels to make sure they were not to high in the application. The distortion/limiting happens even if set to a very low volume.
Phone Info:
Model:Samsung Galaxy S i9000m Vibrant
Firmware Version:2.3.3
Baseband Version:I9000UGKC1
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVK-CL75655\[email protected] #2
Build Number:GINGERBREAD.XXJVK
Clockwork Recovery v3.0.0.5
CWM Manager v1.20
Superuser v2.3.1-ef
Softkey Backlight Fix
CRT-OFF Animation Mod
All was good before flashing voodoo sound.
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Firstly, when did you buy Voodoo Control Plus? Cos 1.0.5 is an old version the current version is version 2.0 Beta2-4.
Secondly, what did you flash? All you need for Voodoo Control Plus is root, it loads the module on reboot. Did you reboot after unloading the driver?
I'm running the current version on JVB with no problems and I've previously flashed the Voodoo soundmod kernels on three other phones (Froyo) and they all sounded amazing afterwards.
Contact the dev at [email protected]
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Sound quality was great on my phone with 2.3.3 JVK, but [...] after flashing the Voodoo sound driver (came with voodoo control plus 1.0.5)
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When you use Voodoo Control Plus you're not flashing anything! All it does is load a module, which is the reason it needs root btw. No need to reboot either. If that doesn't work for whatever reason, you can just unload the module again.
Conclusion: Either you made a mistake or you're a troll. Did you try to use the VCP module with a kernel that has (an older version of) Voodoo compiled in by any chance?
ok.....slow down guys. Noob-Yes, Troll? not likely. Heres the thing, I cannot remember what I used to get this on my phone. The one thing I can tell you is it came from somewheres on xda. Also, I have maxed out the phone volume, and enabled the Keys hack. No difference. Even if I un-load the module, the sound improves "slightly" but is still "volume limited" somehow. The only way I can explain it, is if the song has a loud part, the phone seems to automatically limit the volume, also all low range (bass) audio seems to be missing from any song regardless of weather the module is loaded or what audio settings are enabled.
You know the best way you guys could help me out? Tell me if it is safe to upgrade to the newest gingerbread. The reason I ask this is:
1.I have installed the "new" bootloaders from the JVK 2.3.3 (I believe stock) rom, but then I have the clockwork mod on top of that and the phone is rooted, also flashed the softkey fix and the crt off animation. ALSO, i had to flash the BELL KC1 modem to get the 850mhz band to work here in cape breton. I just need to know what needs to be done to make it safe to flash the newest stock firmware.
2.I just want to rid the phone of the voodoo mod and stay as far away from it as I can. I'm thinking flashing the newest firmware will help me do this.
3. I have searched multiple topics and I am just having a hard time getting a stright answer on what needs to be un-modded/removed/etc to make it safe to upgrade.
I really didn't mean to come off as a "troll".
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I cannot remember what I used to get this on my phone. The one thing I can tell you is it came from somewheres on xda.
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I don't think anyone can help you without knowing what you did to your phone and what's on it right now. The only solution I can see would be a factory reset and a full (including bootloaders) stock 2.2.1 ROM flashed via Odin. Then you at least have a known-good baseline configuration and can go from there.
steve-stewart said:
I just want to rid the phone of the voodoo mod and stay as far away from it as I can.
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You don't have a clue about what you're doing, that's fine. Do a little reading and all will be well. But there's no need to blame Voodoo (or any other mod).
I think you might have took this whole thing the wrong way. This is why I don't ask many questions and only have input if I think it will help. Sorry to have affended anyone. I wasn't blaming voodoo at all, I was just saying that all was fine before I installed it. It IS most likely my mistake. Thanks to "those" that helped. I'm just going to re-flash 2.3.3 JVK stock, as I know it worked before. I only started the thread to see if anyone ran into the same thing or had any better ideas than reflashing.
Also to those that questioned, the voodoo mod was the only thing I did to my phone that I didn't fully research before implementing. I'll take this as a lesson.
Hi!
What is your transaction number, for Voodoo Control Plus?
I have no idea, it was all in one thing that I found on a forum which probaly wasn't the best thing to do. I reflashed the phone to froyo and then back to 2.3.3 and without any mod's the sound works great. I would say this had nothing to do with voodoo, and 100% me not researching how to install it.
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I have no idea, it was all in one thing that I found on a forum which probaly wasn't the best thing to do. I reflashed the phone to froyo and then back to 2.3.3 and without any mod's the sound works great. I would say this had nothing to do with voodoo, and 100% me not researching how to install it.
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Okay so please send me the link to what you found with a pirate version of Voodoo Control Plus.
I'm not sure of the link it was a while ago. Had I of known it was pirated I wouldn't have used it. I was looking for something to make the line out louder and came across a zip-file while doing some random googling. Had I of known where I got it I would have posted it in the first post. Listen, I'd be more than happy to pay for software, and have many times.
Cool, you'll find the latest version on Android market.
Ok, I see the one on Android market, Is there anything I have to do besides root the device again to have it work properly? It has been completely factory reset and reflashed to 2.3.3 JVK so there shouldn't be any reminants from whatever I installed last time.
steve-stewart said:
Ok, I see the one on Android market, Is there anything I have to do besides root the device again to have it work properly?
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Nope, that should do it. Welcome to the club!
Hi all
I am coming from the HTC sensation and I would like to gain root and be able to change the volume level via the service mode menu.
However I am having a couple of problems. When I try to apply the root file using zerg rush exploit I get an access is denied error when trying to write the required file changes. However my phone accepts the command to reboot. I followed all the steps, however I wasn't sure what option 7 meant seen there is a file in that folder already. the method I am using is on thread 1329360.
As for my second problem, I am able to access the service menu using the code. However I can't access option 5 it just loops back. When I put the code in to access the audio test I am able to get in. I am unsure what to about this as I need to challenge audio settings for my headphones as the volume is way lower than my sensation. I have tried volume plus pro and it doesn't make a difference to the audio level. Don't understand why the volume would be so low, since the specification are nearly the same as the HTC.
please can you all help me with these problems, and thanks in advance
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Yes, I'm having the same problem that I can't access option 5 for Audio adjustment. Anyone as a solution?
how do i get to this service menu please
Me too!!
I have also been tryin too find out this, have been using Audioboost for SGII, too Get higher volume, but it is annoying cuz the volume goes down if you do try to do something else then listen too music..
First off all, in the newer roms the zerg rush doesn't work anymore
for rooting you will have to flash an older rooted rom
then flash a newer rom keeping root.
The option 5 is not available on the Note
You can buy the VOODOO LOUDER app in market
it is developped by supercurio to boost the volume level of the Note
THIS ONLY WORKS ON THE HEADPHONES JACK
for the speaker or call-volume nothing can be done except using
an EQ app and set all levels to MAX
Finally it might help if you put the phone right on your ear.
remember it is big and many ppl hold it to high on the ear...
use volume+ https://market.android.com/details?...GwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLlRFU1QuYW5kcm9pZC5sdmgiXQ
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"The option 5 is not available on the Note?" Why the Hells not? Why dont they just remove option 5 (Audio) then?
Me too. I have a feeling its been disabled on purpose as the Galaxy S II with ICS does the same thing, previously working.
Perhaps we can extract the ServiceMode.apk file from a GS II with stock firmware and try from there...
So about a week ago I thought that any headphones that were in my nexus 6 were all too quiet so I searched online how to boost audio and I found a thread about changing mixer paths so I did and it worked great but I think I had put the number too high and it caused a fuzzy sound while the volume was low and I didn't like it so I tried changing it back then I just changed the numbers and rebooted and I get no audio anything with audio doesn't even play , is in YouTube the videos won't play and it states that there was an error also Snapchat videos are just black and nothing plays. I don't mind if I have to reset it because I have everything bakced up I just want to know if thattll fix it or of anyone here has the original mixer_paths.xml(something like that) and I could see if that works, I did have a backup but it made no.difference so I am unsure. Thanks in advance if anyone could help me. BTW no sound at all is coming oout not even ringtones all I can "hear" are the vibrations
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So about a week ago I thought that any headphones that were in my nexus 6 were all too quiet so I searched online how to boost audio and I found a thread about changing mixer paths so I did and it worked great but I think I had put the number too high and it caused a fuzzy sound while the volume was low and I didn't like it so I tried changing it back then I just changed the numbers and rebooted and I get no audio anything with audio doesn't even play , is in YouTube the videos won't play and it states that there was an error also Snapchat videos are just black and nothing plays. I don't mind if I have to reset it because I have everything bakced up I just want to know if thattll fix it or of anyone here has the original mixer_paths.xml(something like that) and I could see if that works, I did have a backup but it made no.difference so I am unsure. Thanks in advance if anyone could help me. BTW no sound at all is coming oout not even ringtones all I can "hear" are the vibrations
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I'd definitely flash the factory image. At the very least, the system image.
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I'd definitely flash the factory image. At the very least, the system image.
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OK I'm sorry but I'm sort of new how would I do this, my phone is already rooted and I have factory resseted but no change how would I flash a factory image
sama47 said:
OK I'm sorry but I'm sort of new how would I do this, my phone is already rooted and I have factory resseted but no change how would I flash a factory image
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In the General Forum, the Sticky Roll-Up thread. There's a guide you can follow. Hopefully, your bootloader is already unlocked. You will need to use fastboot. I don't recommend toolkits.
As the title said, youtube and other apps except walkman are not affected by sound settings. Is seriously awfull that i dont have the same beautifull bass and sound that I have on music app, mr. google doesen't help me in this point. About to mention that i don't try any mod because i can't access the recovery mod yet. The question is: exist a method to make sound settings work with any other apps except music player? I was downgraded to 4.4 to have this setting work but i was missing the lollipop and because i'm realy stubborn i still thing is a solution. Can you help me out with this, please?! I realy want to trow out my phone to the window for losing an entire day for unlocking the bt and rooting for nothing. (sorry for my english btw )
Well, after a lot of searching for solutions for this problem, i decide to GIVE UP. I will try to say a short story. I tryed to install this mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/mod-z1-lollipop-viper4android-sound-t3092932 but i do a little mistake, I thing i install a cwm for 4.3 (the treath where i find it was realy old) and the phone was staying in bootloop. Because of my short knowledge, I was installing cm11 whit fastboot to recover my phone and after i install 4.3. Anyway, after all of this i give up installing a mod (since the mods will not solve the problem, they only make more better sound or settings) I tryed to make the sound more louder by modify mixer_paths.xml folder (the native sound of apps is preaty good after all but haves a realy low volume). After modifying the folder, guess what? I REMAINING WITH NO SOUND AT ALL! I don't understand if i do something wrong or not when i do this work, but since other people doesen't have a problem with this and is a setting for every 5.x phone mayby i did. Anyway, i solve this problem by flashing other firmware (i thing i was brick sound settings servicre that time), now I am on 4.4 and THAT'S IT. An entire week waste for nothing. Of corse after a little research guess the problem is from Google not from Sony. I must admit 5.1 have better sound than 4.4 (only set the virtual headphones sth-## can't remember the name, little highs presets and studio on virtual surround, or just activate clear audio+ whit the headphones is necesary, but if getting boored of kitkat, i will just update to lollipop and suffer the concecuences. Even so, you can close this thread after all, I'm seek of all this week lost for nothing.