When you call granny, does she keep saying "Huh?! Wut?!" or does the conversation flow pretty well? Rate this thread to express how you feel about the BLU R1 HD's call quality. A higher rating indicates that calls are clear and crisp, and that regardless of background noise, you can hear the other party clearly (and with ample volume) and they can hear you.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
Call quality is good over AT&T 2G. Earpiece has decent enough volume.
This is actually my only complaint about this phone. Don't get me wrong, I love this phone, but I feel like it is slightly difficult to hear the other person when they are talking to me. Other people do not have any problems hearing me, so it's just on my end (earpiece speaker). I have AT&T. It also could just be my hearing, I've had some ear problems recently....
It's not annoying enough for me to give up my phone. In fact, my s6 Edge+ is sitting in my desk drawer collecting dust because I've fallen in love with this phone. I'm not saying that this is a better phone than the s6 Edge+, but in terms of day to day use, it's great. I just wish the earpiece volume would be a little higher.
Anyone know of a mod that will do this?
Agreed. No major complaints, but a slightly quiet volume on average. I'm using H2O Wireless (an AT&T MVNO).
aklee987 said:
I just wish the earpiece volume would be a little higher.
Anyone know of a mod that will do this?
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Try this to increase earpiece volume:
Get MTK engineering from the play store. Run it and go into MTK settings -> Hardware testing -> Audio -> Normal mode.
On that page select type = Sip (should already be set) then set max volume to 160. Then change SPH and SPH2 Level 6 value to 160.
This works for me.
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Try this to increase earpiece volume:
Get MTK engineering from the play store. Run it and go into MTK settings -> Hardware testing -> Audio -> Normal mode.
On that page select type = Sip (should already be set) then set max volume to 160. Then change SPH and SPH2 Level 6 value to 160.
This works for me.
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Worked for me as well!!
Thanks so much!
waingro808 said:
Try this to increase earpiece volume:
Get MTK engineering from the play store. Run it and go into MTK settings -> Hardware testing -> Audio -> Normal mode.
On that page select type = Sip (should already be set) then set max volume to 160. Then change SPH and SPH2 Level 6 value to 160.
This works for me.
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Thanks a lot. This worked for me also.
Is there something similar to increase the loudspeaker volume for calls and regular audio?
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luisenriquereyes said:
Thanks a lot. This worked for me also.
Is there something similar to increase the loudspeaker volume for calls and regular audio?
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Yes, go to MTK settings -> Hardware testing -> Audio -> Loudspeaker mode and change the same settings
About average
Once I applied the audio engineering mods, I'm satisfied.
jury still out. Bought for my wife and mic failed within 4-days. have replacement almost ready for daily use.
My early opinion is not promising. Yes it's a good deal but only if all components work as expected. To say things such as "for the price" speaks to a false economy. But will give it time.
Early take is my total POS Samsung Core Prime has significantly superior call quality for out going voice, i don't really care is ear speaker is tinny only what our outbound voice quality is...bought this for two line ability using 2nd SIM for business line.
Will prolly keep it as backup since it will be good in pinch if she loses yet another phone.
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OK I've increased both the earpiece and loudspeaker volumes with the instructions here in MTK settings and I am happy with the changes.
But I'm planning on giving this phone to my hard of hearing mother so I was wondering if I could increase any of the other settings to get earpiece and loudspeaker volumes higher for her?
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I have had this phone about a month or so now and am pleased with it. I bought it because it was recommended for FreedomPop and it works well with that. I also have a T-Mobile sim for the other slot. Overall it works quite well with both. Couldn't beat it for 50 bucks.
I seem to be getting a lot of distortion from the mic when making calls. Almost sounds like the mic sensitivity is too high. Is this common on this phone or is my phone defecti
BLU R1+
waingro808 said:
Try this to increase earpiece volume:
Get MTK engineering from the play store. Run it and go into MTK settings -> Hardware testing -> Audio -> Normal mode.
On that page select type = Sip (should already be set) then set max volume to 160. Then change SPH and SPH2 Level 6 value to 160.
This works for me.
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Which one? There are a lot of MTK Engineer apps there.
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My Bionic's lowest volume using headphones in calls is, unfortunately, still incredibly loud. I've used the volume rocker while in call to bring it down to its lowest setting, but that's still pretty loud.
Is there any software which can affect the call volume? An alternative dialer? I'm rooted, for what it's worth. I don't want to switch to a different type of headphones, but I can't really take this volume.
Thanks!
wanderfowl said:
My Bionic's lowest volume using headphones in calls is, unfortunately, still incredibly loud. I've used the volume rocker while in call to bring it down to its lowest setting, but that's still pretty loud.
Is there any software which can affect the call volume? An alternative dialer? I'm rooted, for what it's worth. I don't want to switch to a different type of headphones, but I can't really take this volume.
Thanks!
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I searched the market and there are some apps the control volume, but they do not mention the range. They are free. So you might try them. Search "Volume Control".
I know you don't want to switch headphones, but here are in "in-line" volume controllers that you can add under your earphone plug.
Good luck
Unfortunately, all of the volume control apps that I've tried (by searching volume control as you suggested( have only been able to adjust in the same 1-7 point scale as the rockers. Really, I need a volume app which allows me to select a volume between 0 (silent) and 1 (the rocker's quietest setting.
I may look into on-headphone attenuators, but that's trouble too because not all calls are so loud.
That said, thanks for the response!
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maybe...hold the phone farther away from your ear?
Wilbur,
I'm already hanging the earbuds from my ears pointing away to get down to a reasonable level with some conference call services. Sadly, it's a bit more complex than that
I too have been looking for this...Ive tried about 4 or 5 apps today. None of them well allow a setting between 0 and 1.
I am using a single mono AD2P headset, and trying to get the volume of the music a little lower. I just want it to be there kind of as background music, but it is too loud.
I've just gotten off the phone with a second-level tech at Verizon who said that variable call volume will be addressed in the next Bionic software update. He also said that it's currently in beta, and will drop Mid-November. Sorry to bump my own thread, but this is the first time I've gotten anybody at Moto or VZW to admit this was even a problem.
Hi All,
I hope all is well and you are enjoying the holiday break.
I'm having trouble with my new SGN: the "In-Call" volume is too low.
When I'm on a street or in the car (anywhere with background noise), I can barely hear what a person says when I'm talking on my phone. Headset/Speaker volume is fine and they can also be further boosted by using Volume+ app from the Market but I cannot seem to find any cure for the low In-Call volume.
I did some research online and I noticed someone has posted a trick to solve similar challenge for the SGII by using Samsung Service Code (See below)
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Dialer *#*#197328640#*#*
[5] AUDIO
[1] HANDSET
[1] VOLUME
[1] SRC Speech RX Volume
[5]5_lvl : 88
Menu -> Key Input
Change to any number greater than 88 (Max:100)
OK
Press back to save.
Default values:
0_lvl: 63
1_lvl: 68
2_lvl: 73
3_lvl: 78
4_lvl: 83
5_lvl: 88
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** I tried the same trick on SGN which I purchased from Amazon but nothing happens when I select option, [5] AUDIO. It will not drill down to next set of sub-menus even if I key in the "5" from the main menu.
Please let me know if anyone else are also experiencing the similar challenges. Thank you very much for your time.
Unfortunately the sound is a big issue here.
Supercurio is working on an app to increase the vol. THis will need root and will work only on with the headset. THis app should be released in the next few days.
I was looking for a solution to increase the speaker volume ( Not quality ) as the speaker sound is low for voice calls.
There is an app called volume+ in the market. You can try it for the speaker.
Hi drgopoos,
Are you saying that you also felt In-Call Volume for SGN is way too low? I am just curious if I have a faulty unit or this issue is concerning all SGN units in general. I did try the Volume+ App from the market and it does boost the volume for Headset and External Speaker but it does nothing to the "In-Call" Volume.
-JC
Try moving the entire phone lower onto your ear. I know it sounds obvious, but the speaker is quite high on the device and my volume was low because the speaker was too high on my ear. Once I lowered it (feels awkward) it was much louder.
Anyone else felt the volume on your SGN is way too low or am I going deaf...
Can you recommend a way to remedy this problem?
I know how frustrating it can be when the earpiece speaker isn't loud enough. My nexus one had low in-call volume and it was frustrating. My Note, however, has very high in-call volume on the earpiece speaker! I have to turn it down a few notches for comfort. I'd say you might have a defective unit, or maybe you're holding it wrong like that other guy suggested.
If you're talking about the external speaker being too quiet, the one for speaker phone calls, playing music, ring tunes/notifications, etc., then I agree. I hope Supercurio's working on a fix for that. I'm currently using an equalizer from the market that allows me to turn all frequencies up a few decibels, but at the expense of sound quality.
Mine is loud enough...
JoJoOmNi said:
Hi drgopoos,
Are you saying that you also felt In-Call Volume for SGN is way too low? I am just curious if I have a faulty unit or this issue is concerning all SGN units in general. I did try the Volume+ App from the market and it does boost the volume for Headset and External Speaker but it does nothing to the "In-Call" Volume.
-JC
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The volume is ok with ear peice when i am inside the house and silent.
However outside , when i am walking in the street its to difficult.
Both indoors and outdoors my Note is one of the loudest phones i owned. I can't complain about its ear piece. In fact, i have to lower it 2-3 clicks to be comfortable
Yeah...I got the same problem also...
Indoor works great! but outdoor...oh man....
Earpiece in call volume is good. But, speakerphone in call volume is horrendous! I've tried volume+, equalizer, volume boost, AnEq Equalizer and nothing works! Very sad.
I can't access audio menu [5]. Always loopa me back to main menu. Doea anybody know how to fix that?
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Mine is loud and clear..better than all the other devices i had
loryb84 said:
Mine is loud and clear..better than all the other devices i had
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Even your speakerphone while in call? That is the one place I really need it because I often use speakerphone a lot while driving or just at home.
the volume its great for me
k1ng617 said:
Even your speakerphone while in call? That is the one place I really need it because I often use speakerphone a lot while driving or just at home.
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i too use speaker phone a lot and volume is not that great. Ok in a very silent room but not anywhere else
I also find that the earpiece volume is extremely low.. its been like this with the Galaxy S1 and S2 as well...
EarlZ said:
I also find that the earpiece volume is extremely low.. its been like this with the Galaxy S1 and S2 as well.
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Actually, my earpiece volume is quite good. Just a suggestion, not meant to insult you, but since the phone is so large could it be possible you are not placing the earpiece properly over your ear?
For those with poor speakerphone volume the ONLY (I've tried at least 4-5) application I found that worked is Audioboost SGS2 (It's 2.5USD in the market) but that's the only one that truly raises EVERY volume. Be careful though I think there might be potential to damage your speakerphone if you raise it too high. I have it right around 88 (highest is 93)
Hope this helps!
My European version of SGN is about the loudest phone i ever had, speaker phone wise. It's also crystal clear! maybe because i was coming from Desire HD, which had kinda awful sound
k1ng617 said:
For those with poor speakerphone volume the ONLY (I've tried at least 4-5) application I found that worked is Audioboost SGS2 (It's 2.5USD in the market) but that's the only one that truly raises EVERY volume.
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I want to retract my last statement. Audioboost does raise the in-call speakerphone volume, BUT it effectively ruins everything else. It creates ALOT of static, even at middle volume levels. It was so bad I had to revert the settings and uninstall it. The search continues...
People always complaining me about my low voice when i talk them. I tested it, the mic volume is really low. I found some article about increasing mic volume level but it is for galaxy S2 and it is not work on galaxy note. If you know how to increase please help me get rid of this boring problem. Thanks
any help?
omg nobody knows?
Which rom you are on?
its supposed to be working if you are on stock firmware or any custom rom based on stock
A) Enter service mode by typing below code on your dialer :
*#*#197328640#*#*
click the following:
[5] AUDIO
[1] NB (VOICE CALL)
Choose Handset, headset, Speaker (which ever you want higher volume)
[1] VOLUME
[1] SRC Speech RX Volume
Change default values and higher the values any number of your choosing, here is an example:
[0]0_lvl : 68
[1]1_lvl : 72
[2]2_lvl : 76
[3]3_lvl : 80
[4]4_lvl : 84
[5]5_lvl : 88 Higher these values to until hear volume improvement.
Credits goes to original author
sahilarora2003 said:
Which rom you are on?
its supposed to be working if you are on stock firmware or any custom rom based on stock
A) Enter service mode by typing below code on your dialer :
*#*#197328640#*#*
click the following:
[5] AUDIO
[1] NB (VOICE CALL)
Choose Handset, headset, Speaker (which ever you want higher volume)
[1] VOLUME
[1] SRC Speech RX Volume
Change default values and higher the values any number of your choosing, here is an example:
[0]0_lvl : 68
[1]1_lvl : 72
[2]2_lvl : 76
[3]3_lvl : 80
[4]4_lvl : 84
[5]5_lvl : 88 Higher these values to until hear volume improvement.
Credits goes to original author
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i tried but when i click 5 audio nothing happens. Always turn back to main menu whrn i click audio. My rom is kingdroid v7.4
? any other suggestions
I really need help please tell me something
you could try shouting lol
Probably above needs some more testing.
If you have the issue with all people then warrantee maybe? It might be just one. Maybe they aren't holding phone right. Speaker wrong end or not in ear lol.
You can try setting option noice cancellation in dialer off. It might help.
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baz77 said:
you could try shouting lol
Probably above needs some more testing.
If you have the issue with all people then warrantee maybe? It might be just one. Maybe they aren't holding phone right. Speaker wrong end or not in ear lol.
You can try setting option noice cancellation in dialer off. It might help.
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Anyway noise reduction already off. The menu which is mentioned as a setting to set the mic volume, is not shown on my rom. If there is another way to increase the mic volume (from CWM by installing a zip file etc.) i want to know. Just it.
How can i increase the Mic volume? Is there any mod? do not tell me the "*#*#197328640#*#*" thing... It doesnt work for me. Yes the Menu is opening but i cant enter the [5]AUDIO section... Is there any other mods? for ex. Flashing through CWM etc?
hotboy_ist said:
How can i increase the Mic volume? Is there any mod? do not tell me the "*#*#197328640#*#*" thing... It doesnt work for me. Yes the Menu is opening but i cant enter the [5]AUDIO section... Is there any other mods? for ex. Flashing through CWM etc?
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u can fix it?, i have the same problem :C
ershock said:
u can fix it?, i have the same problem :C
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No I couldn't fix it...
I type in this code on Note N7100 and hit the call button, tell's me invalid code? any ideas?
Amazing...
Just thought I'd check in tonite and see what's going on with my favorite problem... namely, crappy audio and Mic-gain on the Note2... the "flagship" (At least at one fleeting moment) of the Samsung Fleet. LOL.
Reading the bogus information about kernels (which are only for the "Oh, Wow" and "Far Out" crowd with underclocking and overclocking and a combo of undervolting and overvolting and all combinations in between, nobody had an answer. Hah!
Well... believe it or not, I still have my N7100, and rooted on stock 4.4.2 (the late and great last rom from Sham-sung) and I fixed my audio problem a long time ago... after buying all of the "Pro" apps that were supposed to "cure" the audio problems.
Not ONE of them actually cured anything, but actually created a ton of other problems like caller's voices echoing back at them while talking to me.
I guess that's "technology" for 'ya... give it enough time, and all things are swept under the rug... with the new phones having all the same problems and still no answers or cures for the problem at hand.
As an aside... does anybody here remember the film, Mommy Dearest?
Remember that scene where Joan Crawford freaks out over wire coat hangers and beats the crap outta her daughter for having them in her closet?
That's the way I am now with rear-facing speakers.
No more low-volume crap with rear-facing speakers and multiple microphones for regular calls or speaker phone.
Nope, no way.
Anyway, long story short... there's another thread about Mic-Gain on this site that actually made it so that if I use Speakerphone, the other person can actually hear me.
Unfortunately, everybody in Wal-Mart can hear my convo over the rear facing speaker.
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i have the same problem, i cant find the file
The Solution
Hello i have THE solution!!!! I'm sorry my rusty english but this is it.
You must to download (es file manager) your device must be rooted go to device - system - etc and open default_gain.conf must to change value of (IN1L Volume) in there has a value in number maybe 20 or less my 1st falue change is 40 but is verry loud i recomend a value 35 but is up to you and your device my device is Galaxy note 2 n7100 and i lost 2 days breaking my head and google it but i found the solucion i hope is good for all of you
This one works
Microphone Amplifier
Microphone Amplifier - Apps on Google Play
Discover the small voice around you and high quality wav format recording.
play.google.com
I personally don't use my nexus for listening to music using headphones. Just read this excellent testing done by Anandtech and wanted to share it with you all. He has tested with 4.4.1 update and the results are the same.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7567/smartphone-audio-quality-testing
Just a quote from page 5.
The conclusion I pull from this is that both the G2 and the Nexus 5 have the exact same flaw right now. However, the G2 has attempted to hide it by reducing the maximum output level of their headphone amplifier. The Nexus 5 can play louder, but only with far more distortion. Given this I would expect there to be an update to the Nexus 5 at some point that lowers the maximum headphone level to something closer to the G2.
However this doesn't mean that the Nexus 5 is certainly worse to use with headphones. The top 3 settings are ones I would avoid due to the left channel issue, but I might avoid the top 1-2 settings on the G2 as well. If we consider 1% THD+N to be the maximum allowable level, that leaves 8 volume steps on the Nexus 5 that are usable. The G2 has 9 steps that are available to you, and 10 if you consider 0.03% THD+N in one ear to be OK (it probably is).
In the end, the G2 won't play as loud as the Nexus 5 will, but you don't want to play that loud anyway. It has more usable volume steps than the Nexus 5, and otherwise very similar numbers. I'll be interested to see if either of them make further changes to their maximum output levels to remove this issue.
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the same with 4.4.2 ?
I would rate the headphone out quality mediocre at best.
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americasteam said:
I would rate the headphone out quality mediocre at best.
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According to the empiric tests done on Anandtech, it is actually excellent as long as you avoid the top three or so volume slots. They just overboosted for those top spots, so a channel clips BADLY. Skip them, and the quality is fine - and this backs up my experiences. Spotify extreme quality downloaded songs through Shure SE535's is fantastic, since I never go past about one more than middle volume. Through the same headset, listening to crappy downloaded podcasts can reveal some issues, since, on public transit, I sometimes have to get into one or two slots down from max volume.
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According to the empiric tests done on Anandtech, it is actually excellent as long as you avoid the top three or so volume slots. They just overboosted for those top spots, so a channel clips BADLY. Skip them, and the quality is fine - and this backs up my experiences. Spotify extreme quality downloaded songs through Shure SE535's is fantastic, since I never go past about one more than middle volume. Through the same headset, listening to crappy downloaded podcasts can reveal some issues, since, on public transit, I sometimes have to get into one or two slots down from max volume.
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We have opposite findings then. I never go no where near the upper levels. Sound is not clean at all coming from my UE Triple Fi 10s. Gonna give it another listen in a few.
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Does this apply also for the bluetooth-transfered audio?
I've noticed this using the upper few slots while flying. Good info!
I imagine the top volume levels are more or less reserved for using the speaker in loud environments. In that situation the mono speaker is not going to suffer any channel issues and though it may get distorted at least you will hear you're ringtone or notification better.
Over 75% volume with headphones is pretty deafening. If not you can always boost equalization across the board to increase volume music volume.
nice
good
About sound quality and music,
Did any of you got DSP tunneling to work?
For me battery drained as usual, 3.5%-5/ while screen off and phone awake all time, mediaserver wakelock. Means no deep sleep while music playing and screen off.
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drms12 said:
About sound quality and music,
Did any of you got DSP tunneling to work?
For me battery drained as usual, 3.5%-5/ while screen off and phone awake all time, mediaserver wakelock. Means no deep sleep while music playing and screen off.
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Running Spotify or Doggcatcher with screen off shows me 300mhz constant use. No deep sleep. With 3G, no wifi, all sync on, etc., it doesn't use more than 5-6% per hour, though, so it's not a big deal to me.
How and when are these jokers gonna fix this problem now?? Is it even possible to fix it through software? Did no one do any testing before releasing this piece of crap?
Try Noozoide Eizo-Rewire Pro
At the suggestion of another, I tried the free Eizo app listed above. It has many sound processor settings that you can apply separately to Line Out, Internal Speaker or Bluetooth. I love it. It also eliminates any distortion at high volumes with the proper settings. My settings for line out:
Deliver balanced, natural sound (processor enabled).
Digital Presets (audiophile)
Volume Enhancer Engine (checked...effect strength "strong")
Increase monitor size (checked only when plugged into powered speakers)
Create VSUR (virtual surround) (checked...effect.."studio II")
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How and when are these jokers gonna fix this problem now?? Is it even possible to fix it through software? Did no one do any testing before releasing this piece of crap?
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I think its a hardware issue. G2 has the similar issue like the article says. They can mask it like the G2 but it will be there i think.
But this issue is only when using the top 3 volume levels. I think the one notch below these provides great volume and the phone performs great then.
Is there any fix for the issues reported by Anandtech yet, or any reply from Google / LG?
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.